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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-04-13
THEODOSiA BURR.


Almost Ideal Affection that Existed
Between Her aud Her Father.
Aaron Burr's daughter Theodosia was
the delight of her fathers heart. He
gave her an education very different
from the ordinary feminine training of
the day. Almost In her infancy he be.
gan to inure her to courage and fOrti-
tudc. AS for her, affection for her
father became the absorbing passion Of
her life. She once wrote to him:
II contemplate you with such n
strange mixture of humility, admira.
ton, reverence. love and pride, that
very little superstition would be neccs.
sary to make me worship you us SUI
perior being. would rather not live
than not be the daughter of such "a
man."
Thcodosia's mother died when the
child was but IL years old. Such II
grief naturally had an effect In matur-
ing a character which was always in
clincd to serious issues. At ii the little
girl was the digniiied mistress of Rich
mond Hill. and her father sent Brant,
the Indian chief. to her from Philadcl-
phia. with letter of introduction.
She gave u dinner IN his honor, and
invited her fathers friends To meet
him. The little hostess presided over
the occasion with exceptional grace
and u womunly charm peculiar to her
self.
She was well fitted for such duties.
for through the forcthought of her IA
Their she became u very accomplished
creature. She had studied Latin, Greek,
French and music. She had the lighter
accomplishments Of the day. Her iiu-
ency In French added much to the
charm with which she presided over
her fathers home. for lie frequently
entertained Frcnchmen there. Louis
Philippe. Jerome BOnaparte, Talley-
rand and VOlney were all, at various
times. his guests mt Richmond Hill.
So absolute was Burr's confidence In
this womanly girl that he wrote to her
when she was but Il:
MANY are surprised that could re-
pose In you so great u trust rs that OF
yourself; but l knew you We're equal
| to II. ana am not deceived"
This tilial and paternal friendship
lasted, In all it's beauty, to the very end
of TheodOslu's life. She married, In,
her husband did not push the father
from her heart. During the tragic
events which had begun to disturb The
course of Burr's life she bore herself
with quccnly dignity.
1t was In going north to see him that
she was drowned when the Pilot Went
down Off Cape liattcras, with all III
| board, on Dee. 10, 1872.
After months Of dcspalrlng silence
the husband and father gave her M
and Burr acquired. during this porlot
Of suspense, the habit which chung IL
him To the end of his life: that of wist
fully scanning the horizon for ship,
while he walked ON the Battery In New
York.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-04-13
VALUABLE SECRET.
One Family Has Furnished Stamp Can
ccicrs for Sixty-hvc Years.

Since 1885 all the machines by which
postage stamps are cancelled and envc.
lopcs marked with the name Of the post.
office, the date, etc, have been made hy
one family. In the year named the
Postmaster General entered into Il con.
tract with Benjamin Chambers, II clti-
zen of Washington, 10 furnish Il device
10y which postage stamps might be can
celcd so that they could not be used
again, and, although there have been n
multitude Of competitors on several Oc.
caslons, that contract has been renew
ed year after year for SiXty-livc years
with Mr.. Chambers, his son, and his
grandson, who have secret process by
which the dies are made Of mallcablc
iron ana carbOniZcd into steel ut Il cost
of from 30 cents to $50 each. II Is
certainly the only government contract,
and probably the only contract in the
United States, that has been renewed
so often aud continued so long, The de.
partmcnt buys about 500 worth of
new cancclcrs every year, Bids are al.
vcrtised for annually, ana every now
and then some ambitious manufacturer
who thinks he has good thing offers II
proposal, but the Chambers family are
.nvincible. They have improved the de.
vice until II Is now almost perfect.
The stampcr Is n circular cast.stcel
box with n screw thread, one end of
which j. closed, ana is provided on the
outside with "A square shank 10 secure
10 m I4 h.
OF the box Is a disk Of steel. \ portion
Ofits thickness enters the box by means
Of screw thread around its periphery
of almost twenty threads To the inch
This permits Of space between the in
ucr face Of the die and the bottom Of
the box, while the remaining thickness
Of the disk forms iiauge with the
edge, which II coarse mlllcd, so that the
disk may be- turned with the hand or
a wrench, on the outer face of the
disk are characters Of the body Of the
cylindrical die. These combine the
mHrGiug and the caurcllHg devices, one
being ON one side OF the disk, iuclOslng
the name Of the posrolIire In circle,
There are three slots for removable
type for months dates, hour and half
hour Dramatically opposite the cir.
Gle Is the cauroiiug device the side Of
which Is parallel with the edge Of the
disk. Any required number or letter
is cut iu relief m the center, while three
grooves are cur lHtagio. The remOy,
able types are Of steel, and have on the
ends opposite their faces projections
from their outer edges, 50 that when
inserted ~ the slots the projections can
be claupcd and held In place.
Until 1850 Captain Chambers manu-
featured the cancelers here in Wash
ington, and he is stll required to main
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-04-13

Is common on the islands. Ii is impos.
slble to employ horses to any great
extent, as they cannot stand the hot.
moist climate, and the ground is too
soft to allow them to make satisfac-
tory progress. The American soldiers
have taken advantage of the presence
of the caribou, and are using it during
the present war as n cavalry mount.
1t Is about the size of an ordinary OK.
and In its native haunts is fond of wal
lowing in the mud and shallow water
Of the streams on the islands, ingorder
to escape from the insects which
abound. From this fact II derives its
common name of water buffalo. II I'M
able to get In the water for more than
about four or five hours 1t becomes
maddened and runs amuck to the dan.
ger of whatever comes in its path.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-04-13

There are two tests of books pop
nlarity-thc number Of copies sold. and
the demand for It ut the free public
libra;ies.
1t Is said that Irving Batcheller's
novel of American life, 'Eben Holden"
averages daily sale Of seventeen hun.
dred copies.
The New York Times Saturday Re.
view thinks that AN Englishwoman's
Love Letters" will be the literary sen.
sation Of the day.
The New Amsterdam Book Co. pub.
fishes striking departure from the
line engravings of pretty girls. 1t Is
entitled Yankee Girls Abroad" ana is
beautifully illustrated by J. NJ. Flagg.
Miss Braddon's latest novel, "The
Infldel," has gone through six editions
at Harper L. Brothers. A singular CO.
Incidence Is that 1t Is her sixty-fourth
novel. written In her sixty-fourth year.
angels Wickedness." n true story
by Marie Corclll. Is story OF little
girl who hated God. The tale Is said
to have n message-indced we think
Miss Corclli makes that u specially In
all her works.
Miss Laura II. Wild has recently pub
lished through the Fleming ii. Revell
Company u suggestive book entitled
SELECTED Studies in the Life of Christ"
This volume Is the result of many years
Of thought and work by this active wo-
man.
Miss Marietta IIollcy has arranged a
little play from her works in which that
funny character, samantha Allen"
takes q prominent part. II Is called
"Betsey Bobbett," and Is enjoyed by
juvenile societies, Epworth Leagues,
etc The play Is full of good, healthy
fun. The author controls the books
thus far.
Miss Corclli writes that she has so
safely guarded her new novel, "The
Master Christian that its stage repre-
scntatlon will he impossible. She Is 6e-
tcrmincd that 1t shall never be acted,
yet her SORROWS of Satan" has proved
such n success in dramatic form that
w. a. Brady has just sent out see
ond company TO play 1t.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-04-13
AN AMERICAN IN
THE PHILIPPINES,

This is a picture of an American sol.
der mounted on a caribou or water
buffalo of the Philippine Islands. The
striking appearance of the animal
with its. tremendous spreading horns,
makes 1t appear at first sight as q
freak in the line Of saddle animals.
Nevertheless 1t is largely used by the
natives rs beast of burden on ac-
count Of its docility when properly
broken and trained and its ability to
walk over the marshy ground which
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-04-13
THOMAS kEAENS.
The Latest silver King TO Enter the
United states senate.

Though he represents comparative
ly unimportant state. Thomas Kearns,
the new Senator from Utah. will be one
of the most conspicuous figures in the
upper house of the Fifty-seventh Con-
grcSs. His great wealth is responsible
for his election to TIE Senate. Like his
colleague, Clark. of Montana. he has
wrested fabulous fortune from the
mines of the West. after tasting the bit
ter cup Of toll and prlvation for many
years.
Born in New York In 1869 he went to
Nebraska as young man and worked
on farm. lie dug potatoes and drove
a freight wagon. 1t occurred to him
that in the Black Hills of Dakota he
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-04-13
ITEMS OF INTEREST

The finest livery stables in Chicago
are those of the Erie Livery. 100 to POI
Erie street. and 1GS to 40 Ontario
street. The proprietor. Mr.. William A.
Hinkins. is one of the best known and
best liked horsemen I'm the country.
He has recently purchased and has
subject TO call the finest impcrials.
French leather heads. Victorias and
landau carriages in Chicago.
His broughams. coupcs ana hanson
cabs are the best.
His horses are first-class. with rub.
Der shoes: they never slip.
His drivers are well dressed. sober.
courteous and reliable.
Telephone 1876 North.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-04-13

tain repair shop N the ncighborhood
of the rostotlice Department, but he
moved his factory to Northun berland
county. Virginia, on a leg of land at the
mouth of the Potomac. where he has
a little village composed exclusively Of
employees and their families. No one
can enter his grounds without permits.
sion. and those who have been there
say 1t is quite an ideal little village.
safe from spies of competitors who
would like to get the contract away
from Washington Correspond.
cnCe New York Tribune.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-04-13
American Sugar.

During the year about 10000 tons of
sugar were produced in the United
states, 10000 tons of which We're con-
trlbuted by twenty-five cane-sugar
mills ana 10000 tons formed the out
put of twcnty-siX beet-sugar works,
only sixteen of which We're completed
in time TO avail themselves Of the en-
tire crop. Twenty-Five more bcet'sugar
mills are now either built or building.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-04-13
What Did He Mean?

The late Charles Sturgeon was fond
of recording the following Incident:
While he was leaving the tabernacle
after sermon one Sunday a man APP
preached him and, addressing him by
name, shook his hand warmly. II see"
said he, that you have forgotten me,
sir; and yet you once did me the great
est service that one man can do an
other" "And what service was that?'
asked Sturgeon. You buried my wife,
sir" responded the stranger, his eyes
Suifused with tears.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-04-13
secret society Membership.

The three largest secret organiza-
tlons in this country are the odd Eel
lows, the Frcemasons ana the knights
Of Pythias. The membership OF the
first for the United States and Canada
is given as $50, 20G; for the second, S71,-
&C.,. and for the third, 4I0,70S.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-04-13
Refreshments In SCOTLAND.

In the course of the arguments before
the House of Lords in case In which
the necessity for additional refresh
'ment accommodation at Oban Station
arose, Lord Watson, himself Scots
man, intcrpoScd, and remarked that
refreshments in that part of Scotland
had only one meaning, and that
whisky.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-04-13
Automobiles for EngIand,s Army.

The British war office has declined to
form a volunteer corps of motor vehicle
operators. 1t, however, expressed a
willingness to accept the services of in
diyidual Automobiles in case of an
emergency.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-04-13
The Great smith Family.

There are 100000 Smiths In the
world, according to n statlsticlan.
About half of them are of the feminine
persuasion, and most Of the other half
are named John.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-04-13

For tents. awnings ana waterproof
covers go to Murray e Co., 329-333
South Canal street. These people are
leaders in this line Of goods.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-04-13
Within Hearing.

Suburbanitc-You got new baby
mt your house, hear?
Townite-G Great Scott. can you hear it
away out there in the suburbs?- DE
trnif Free Press
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-04-13

and is rapidly superseding Apollinaris
water, the John the Baptist of "Al-
manaris." 1t Is in all first-class no.
tells. restaurants, and fine sample
rooms, and is supplied by the Amer.
lean Mineral Water Co., 277 East Kin.
zie street. Phone. Central 612.
Man wants but little here below,
But, be it understood.
No matter whether high or low,
That little must be good;
Which may explain why men of taste.
Who always get the best.
Their heads by Newton's hats are
graced
When they would be well dressed;
For Newton blocks, the critics tell,
In style and texture all excel.
For the finest meal in Chicago go TO
Rudolph Wosslick's famous Blue Rib
bon Cafe. 1877 Madison street. near
Clark. Mandolin Orchestra plays while
you dine, and also sharpens your appe-
lite.
Rudolph Wosslick. the well-known
restaurant man and proprietor Of the
Old Stock Exchange Restaurant. cor.
ner Dearborn and Monroe streets. has
purchased the famous Blue Ribbon
Cafe and Buffet Mt 1877 Madison street,
near Clark. Mr.. Wosslick entertains
his patrons with fine music while they
dine with him. and also sees to IL that
each ana every one receives good SER
vice. prompt and courteous attention.
Mr. Wosslick intends TO make the Blue
Ribbon Cafe the most famous eating
and drinking establishment west of
New York. Don't forget the number
1871 Madison street. near Clark. Give
Mr.. Wosslick a call and you won't re.
greet having done so.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-04-13

Try "Almanaris" on the side. II
won't cost you any more than bottled
lake water.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-04-13

Almanarjs. ut is the Water of
Life" Read Psychic Stream.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-04-13

"Almanaris'' is equal TO imported
water, and doesn't cost you any more
than common old lake water, put up by
local bottlers.
One trial Of "Alinanaris' will con.
vince the most skeptical.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-04-13

Make lemonade from "AlmaDaris'
water--vciy nne.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-04-13

As mixer with fine wines and liu
uors, "Almanaris" has no equal.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-04-13

Keogh & Hannifin run the famous
Pan American buffet at 20 Monroe
street. Give them call.
Keogh & Hannlfan's is one Of the
greatest places in Chicago. J. II. Cut.
ter's famous goods always on hand.
Don't forget the number--70 Monroe
street, and give Keogh & Hannifan q
cail.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-04-13
Ariznnn,s Pine Enrcsts.

Arizona q, supposed 20 he almost an
wnhrukcu desert. hut In reality it has
N" largest unforeseen pine forest in the
United States, covering an area Of over
5000 square miles. This timber Is
usually found az an altitude Of he
tween 1900 ANA 900 feet; The total
quantity OF pine timber fit for saving
purposes within the boundaries of the
territory amounts to lO,OO0O00,O00 feet
which can supply the needs Of Il popu.
lOus state for more than "A century.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-04-13
AN ARCTIC JOURNEY.
6wEDE'S SUCCESSFUL VOYAGE
TO iCE.eoUND REGIONS.

Naturaiists Make a Northern Trip of
Unusual Length-Fiuj an Arcbipci
40 Never iBeforc Explore l. sum mer
on the East Coast of Greenland.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-04-13

The finest carriages, most stylish
turnouts and most careful drivers can
be ordered by telephone from J. II.
Birren's elegant stable, PAT and 240
Webster avenue.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-04-13

The supreme Test Of an old-fashloncd
family Is that the father and sons new
er learn 10 Sit IN the paJlor as II they
were used TO T..
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-04-13

For fine livery patronize william
Eisfeldt, Sc Racine avenue.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-04-13

Try High Ball made with Altman
arts Water. Its equal Is unknown.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-04-13

Murray & Company, who lead in the
awning business, and who were located
on Randolph street for eleven years, in.
vite you to call at their new mammoth
establishment, 800 to 1893 South Canal
street.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-04-13

Almanarls Ginger Ale Is the best IN
the world. Try II.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-04-13

Try "high ball' made from "Al.
manaris" water; It won't cost you any
more than lake water.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-04-13

"Almanaris" Is the highest located
spring in Waukesha, 100 feet above
Fox River.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-25
TIE

h drink which everyone should use because it is not injurious to the sys- tenn, but on the contrary, is a benefit. providing people use it rightly, brew it rightly and, above all buy the right kind. The kind we sell is the O. K. quality; try it. Again tea is a drink that doesn't. turn the brain, or put you in such a condition as to require the assistance of "cop" to convey you to a place where you take rest, and settle for 1t next morning. Tea, says a prominent physician, if used in mod eration is beneficial In all the ordinary conditions of life. If the quality is the kind we sell 1t is generally a stimulant to the nervous and circula- tary systems, therefore real benefit. Say, if you want to know how good, nice tasting. fresh roasted Coffee makes you feel. just try some of our Cream Java. soc per pound. our Broad way blend, 2oc, or our Java and Mo- cha, 3Sc per pound. X cup of any Of these coffees for breakfast will put you in good spirits for the rest of the day Remember, we give bars of Best Soap with each pound of war ranted good Tea. and this week we sell four pounds of our 26c butter for Sl. We invite people who pay 90 and g cents for their butter to give our 26c one trial.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-25
A son was born to Ar and Mrs 4 2 E,ddu Eahrl14f.y C4thz ss.s.. y.,s 7.s.ss

A son was born to AIrS and Mrs T.. E. Eddy February 24ths sss
 Alderman Daniel B. Foley of tle fifth ward is laid up with an attack of erysipelas. A large number of hla constituents called to see him yester- day, for the alderman Is very popular in his ward.
 Miss Maggie Moriarty, popular en- ploye of the Waterbury Button com pany. has returned from Hartford, where she was attending the conven- ton of the Womens Suffrage union, that was held there last week.
 A class for instruction in the art of making shirt waists will be formed this evening at the Friendly league, with Miss Elizabeth Chace as instruc- tor. Much interest is being shown in this class as the members realize that the warm days of spring are almost here. Enrolment should be made to- night by all wishing to join the class. Edward W. Hammond, former res ident of this city, who has been visit ing relatives and friends III Waterbury, left for his home in Gainesville, Ohio, this morning. Ed is now employed in one of the largest department stores in his new home and is manager and buyer for the china department in the store of H. H. Sturtevant & Co. Since moving to Zanesville he has joined the lodge of Elks of that place and he says they are the finest lot of people he ever met.
 Several theater parties were organ | iZed Saturday and Sunday in different sections of the city for the purpose of attending the Red Mems perform ance of '"The Octoroon,' to be given at Polls theater this evening. The coming production has attracted more than ordinary interest since it was first announced and it Is expected that one of the largest audiences of the season will greet the hard working am- ateurs on the rise of the curtain to- night. The advance sale Saturday was all that could be desired but there are still good number of choice seats to be obtained. Special scenery will be used in every act of the play and the drama will be staged excellently.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-25
l. CHASE,
Wool
 Fabrics

Are in great demand at present for Waists and House Gowns. We are showing all the desirable goods in the new spring shades.
 GREAT PETTICOAT SALE continues to attract hundreds, custom CTS say the values are the best ever shown and the variety is bewildering.
 DRESS INNINGS.
 We sell only good Things, every yard is guaranteed, colors absolutely fast, and prices the lowest.
 WASH FABRICS in Madras, Sateens, Fouiards, Ging- hams, both foreign and domestic, Crepes and Silk Ginghams.
 GLOVE BARGAINS.
 Selling is very brisk; many of these offerings cannot be duplicated later.
 SPLENDID LACE VALUES. Words fail to describe their beauty. Nothing but a personal visit will show their astonishing value. Our policy is not how much profit, but how little, and it applies to all things in this house.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-25
We Have Certainly Established

ONE THING SINCE WE HAVE OPENED OUR ESTABLISHMENT HERE, THAT IS THAT WE CARRY IN OUR STOCK FIRST CLASS GOODS AND OUR PRICES ARE POPULAR. OUR TEA AND COFFEE DEPARTMENT Is A WINNER. WE ARE SELLING MAMMOTH MARKET SPECIAL MOCHA AND JAVA COFFEE ONE POUND TINS, PIC: FIVE-POUND TINS SIo WE OFFER AT THIS PRICE IN, ORDER TO INTRODUCE IT. THIS COFFEE IS AS GOOD AS ANY 35c COFFEE IN THE MARKET. OUR 3zc TEA IS A WINNER WE SELL TT IN FIVE POUND LOTS FOR 35c A POUND: