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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-27
WORLD OF SCIENCE.
It Is Amazed by Prof. Loeb's New
 Theory of Life.
Chicago University Professor De- clares That Electrical Energy Is Responsible for Bodily Action
 Life to Be Prolonged.

Prof. Jacques Loeb, of the Chicago university, read paper the other day before the American Physiological so- ciety in which he maintained that the life of man may be extended 100 years or longer by supplying the nerves with electrical force through proper food and by the Introduction into the body of chemicals that will produce cleo trical force or that will destroy cer- tain particles in the nerves that hln- der the generation of electrical force.
 Prof Loeb's discovery is said to mark an epoch in the science of life. The idea, apparently, is that life is re- ally stimulated and made to continue by electrical impulses generated by minute electrical excitants, of positive and negative natures, within the body, actually within the nerves.
 The pith of the discovery lies in the 'upsetting of the theory that the nerves are composed of cells, acting one against the other, and carrying as a motor impulse to the muscles the sig nal from the brain. They are, on the other hand, composed of colloidal solution, which is nothing more than jelly in solution, the colloidal parti- cles of which carry positive electrical charges of electricity.
 The soluble condition of the nerve matter is maintained by positively charged chemical atoms, such as sodi- um, potassium, calcium and hydrogen. The nerve stimulation is induced and the impulse by which the muscles are attracted is carried along by negative ly charged matter.
 So long as the nerve matter remains in solution there is no impulse, but when the initial stimulus from the brain is applied the negative particles throughout the nerve tissue are made to act and electrical excitement along the entire nerve is set up.
 The statement simply is that instead of there being some central battery in the body where electrical force is gen. erated electricity by which the motor nerves are made effective in moving the human mechanism, is generated in countless thousands of tiny batteries distributed throughout the nervous system, and called into action by sig nal from the brain upon the nearest negative electrode.
 Dr. Loeb said the field was just be- ginning to open along the line wat
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-27
FoRESTERS, FAIR


 The Foresters' fair, which will be opened on Saturday, February l, at the Jacques auditorium, will from present appearances be the most sue cessful one that this popular fraternal order has yet conducted in this city. Courts Fruitful Vine No 3, Richard Wagner. No 139. and Champlain, No 146, will have charge on the opening night. On Monday, February 8. it will be conducted by Courts Hancock. No A, and Wolf Tone, No 2S. Tuesday, February 4, Courts Shields, No 29, and $. J. AIeany, No 37. will hold the fort Wednesday, February 5, Courts Fal- con, No A. Linden. No 75, and Oregon, No 13S, will be the hosts. Thursday February t. it will be looked after by Courts Vigilant No so, and NJ. He'll man. No S6. Friday. February ', Courts Rose Hill, No 91. and America. No 98. will look after the interests of its patrons. Saturday. February 8. the closing night. Courts Acme. No 104. E. R. Crosby. No 12O, and R. F. Phelan No l22, will see to it that all who at tend will go home satisfied. The floor will be under the able direction of James Madden, popular member of the Brooklyn Athletic club, during the entire week. Mir Madden. so if is said Is putting all the girls in the Brooklyn district through a course of training in physical culture with view to having them particular feature of those prize grand marches.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-27

the body is composed of electrical so- lutions; that he was fully convinced that the secret of prolonging life was solved by supplying the proper elec- trical excitants to the nerves.
 Prof. Loeb has been connected with the University of Chicago since 1892, when he came as assistant professor of physiology and experimental bi- ology. He now occupies the chair of these two subjects. He was educated in Berlin and received his first degree in 1880. He later attended the Uni versity of Strasburg and took the state examination there in 1885. He was at the biological station at Naples for two years, and came to America, car- rying on work at Bryn Mawr college. He is known as versatile worker in biology.
 sThe announcement of the discovery of the colloidal structure of nerves is most important and upsets all pre- vious theories" said Dr. Cyrus Edson, of New York. .sWe find that nerves are not a series of cells in opposition, touching one another seriatim and mus communicating VolltlOn, put that the nerves must be regarded as tubes filled with liquescent substances Tn repose the substance is fuid-colloidal particles. When stimulated by an or der from the brain-a cathode elec- trical impulse-the nerve substance becomes hydrogel, or gelatinous sub stance wherein the impulse travels freely.
 ssThe discoverer seems to declare that the means whereby the brain or ders the muscles 10 contract are nega- tive electric impulses which render the nerve substance gelatinous then flash through it and cause the contraction of the muscle. It is an attractive theory, one which appears on the face of it to be true"
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-27
"THE ELEVENTH HoUR.a

Tomorrow and Wednesday evenings, with special matinee on Wednesday, Lincoln I. Carter's production of ''The Eleventh Hour will be given at Polls and to lovers of melodrama it should prove an inviting attraction. Mir Car ter's productions are always interest ing to the dramatic impressionist. He does not follow Carlyle's advice, that the best artist is one that paints with small brush, but he seiZes the largest brush from the rack and slings the tint of carmine over all. "The Elev- enth Hour" is rich in detail-just the kind to make the spectator sit on the edge of his seat in expectancy with a succession of thrills chasing up and down his spinal column. The first act is laid in an old mill. where the heavy villain starts the machinery of the plot in motion. The other four acts deal with Chicago life. which Mir Car ter seems to make q study. The prin- cipal sensation occurs at a block tower of railroad, and the principal scenic feature is the representation of Chicago millionaries home. Like Richard Whiting in '.No , John Street. ; Mir Carter has evidently endeayored to depict both high and low life in his native city. The company is thorough ly adequate for the presentation of the play. Prices are 9, 35 and 90 cents, and for matinee on Wednesday 25 cents. with special rate of 15 cents for children.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-27
ZION JOHN GRIGsBy :


 Hugh Keenan, presented this ster- ling play of ante-bellum days before a rather small audience at Polls Satur- day night. It was one of the most pleasing performances seen here in many day. Mir Keenan is surround ed by company of much excellence and altogether pleased those who had the good fortune to be present The company opens a New York engage ment tomorrow night. and on this ac- count several well known theatrical people from the metropolis were at Poli's Saturday evening, among whom were Mir Fiske. husband of the fla nous actress. MT and Mrs Langdon Mitchell. and Mrs Keenan, wife of the starr Every particle of property used in the production is carried by the companys
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-27

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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-27
ArrfcuIfnre I'm AIaa1xa-

The government agricultural sta lions have been esta ablished in Alaska ports than were. looked for. Though the temperature last winter reached 70 degrees below zero, rye planted in the fall was protected by several feet of snow and matnred perfectly One station says there is enough agricul- tural territory in Alaska to feed 3,o0o,- O0l neon1e
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-27
Prof Bailey

A grand success was the large open ing last Monday evening of the entire new beginners dancing class wherein the Waltz and Two-step is exclusively taught A few more only can now register for next week This most prominent academy is noted for it's graceful pupils, thorough teaching and select classes in. the entire Naugatuck valley. Here your success is positive. 12 lessons, $5-$6. 1OS Bank street. Private lessons daily.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-27
Senatorial Book Collector

Senator Heitfield, of Idaho, is a noted collector of rare editions. He is the posse ssor of more curious and in teresting books centuries old than any other man in the senate.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-27
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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-27

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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-27

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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-27
BowERY BuRLEsouERs.

Hurtig & Seamon's Bowery Bur aesquers Thursday and Friday, with Friday matinee, at Polls.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-27
for state Charges.

The Minnesota board of control re- gently bought. two tons of chewing tobacco and half a ton of smoking to- bacco for the inmates of the state ina sututiona
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-27
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~ALIcE oF OLD YINCENNEs. "

! ALICE OF OLD vINCENNES."
 Poli's will be the scene of brilliant entertainment this evening, when Miss Virginia Harmed will appear there i'll the title role of '.Alice of Old Vim cennes" As theater patrons know, Miss Harmed has heretofore been starred jointly with her distinguished husband. E. H. Sothern; but now that Charles Frohman is starring her inde- pendently she is meeting with fully as much success as marked her career with Mir Sothern. She has just fin ished a brilliant run in New York, where she closed at the Garden theater only Saturday evening, so that Water bury gets the first performance in one night stand in New England. It is said that ill point of beauty and originality in pictorial accessories MT Frohman has never placed anything on the stage that equals the staging of ''Alice of Old Vincennes." There is a marvellous rainbow scene, an irrides- cent snow storm and a tremendous battle tableau, the latter showing the capture of the Vincennes for by the American forces. It is a beautiful and enchanting background to Mau- rice Thompson's stirring romance of the Revolution. It will certainly be a brilliant performance and should draw a large audience. Prices are p, 90, 75 cents, $1 and $1.50.
 VAUDEVILLE AT THE JACQUES.
 Another of MT Poli's all star aggre- cations of vaudeville entertainers is giving it's first performance at the Jacques this afternoon and indications point to still another of the remarka- ble shows that have been running there during the past few weeks. Nov city. comedy and all the other incl dentals of a first-class vaudeville en- tertainment are included in the bill. For novelty we have Cole and De Losee. who introduce a sensational breakneck feat of riding a bicycle on a suspended wire. It is a thrilling act, one to startle an audience as well as interest, and it is q novelty to be talked about during the week. The comedy is furnished by six other acts, all of which introduce star entertain CTS. Among these may be mentioned Barnes and Groh, MT and Mrs Neil I.itchfield@ Morrissey and Rich, Ras- tows and Banks. and German and West. The vitagraph has new set of pictures which are of great inter- est. Prices are 10 and 20 cents for the matinee, all ladies 10; evening prices for all, 10, 20 and 30 cents.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-08-18
THE PEDEsTRY PARTY.

A new but so far unknown genius
has made his Cor herr appearance in,
or in connection with that element of
society at the North which has no
purpose in existing save to be amused;
and so bright is this new genius that
even the refulgent Mr.. Lehr is threat
ened with eclipse. When Mr. Lehr
the chief entertainer for the swells at
Newport, evolved the dinner to the
simian at which the guest of honor
was announced as "a gentleman from
Siam" there was sorrow in the bos-
oms of the swells of Atlantic City.
These latter realized that the Newport
ers had done very smart thing, and
one which would be talked of in the
newspapers for many days. But while
the Atlantic Cityites were deeply cha
grined they did not despair. They had
faith in their ability to find somewhere
somebody who could suggest some
thing that would match with the mon
key dinner.
And they have succeeded. The thing
evolved is the "Pedestry Party" and
it is said to have sprung into great
favor with the exclusives at the New
Jersey watering place. We are in
debted to the Chicago Record Herald
for the details of the "pedestry"
game, which our contemporary says
it has from one of those who has had
access to the inner circles. This is
how it is done:
The party, composed equally of men
and women. secures seclusion by rent
ing q private parlor at one of the ho-
tells. Across the room is placed a
screen, effectually dividing and
screening the room into halves The
men occupy one side and the women
the other OF course a necessary ad-
junct of the proceedings is a palmist
who Is making a speciality of foot
reading.
Suppose the women are to be the
first to have their lines read. Then
one of the fair sex appointed for the
purpose assigns numbers by drawing
and the game is ready to proceed
The foot reader" takes a place on
the mems side, and in rotation the
women place their feet through an
opening in the screen. The reading is
done aloud and the men are supposed
to take notes. OF course the listeners
do not know whose foot is being in
spected and II is on this ignorance
that the game hangs.
Under numbers each man takes
notes on the characteristics OF the wo-
men as sketched by the reader" and
when IL is all over he tries TO select
the owners OF the numbers. The same
method is pursued for the men, ex-
cept that the reader" shifts his posi-
ton TO the other side OF the screen.
After the scores have been cast the
men and women who come nearest In
The Savannah morning news., 1902-08-18
Crows and the Golf Ball.

Great is the indignation of the crows
of our station, writes a correspondent
of the Times of India. And the cause
of it all is that new-fangled game,
that sign of twentieth century degen-
eration-ping pong. At a recent tour
nament a ball was lost in the grass.
Presently vigilant crow espied that
ball, and, taking ii for an egg, swoop-
ed down upon it, seized ii in its pow
erful beak, and bore it off in triumph.
After little prospecting he caught
sight of a small stone post which APP
peared to be admirably adapted to his
purpose. To this he flew. and, dropping
the ball, pecked at it to break it, IN
stead of breaking, the ball hoped onto
the ground the crow retrieved it, and
again had a peck at it, with the same
result. Having repeated the process
half dozen times the crow grew
thoughtful. Never before had he
come across such an obstinate egg. He
then decided to tackle it upon the
ground; here he met with no better
success. He next flew to a neighbor-
ing tree, and from that altitude con-
templated the ball, which he had left
lying on the ground. A happy thought
suddenly seized him. He took up the
egg in his beak, and flew with it to
branch some six feet above the
ground and let it fall. 1t survived the
shock intact. This was too much for
another crow that had been attentive
ly watching the first bird He made
swoop at the ball, snapped at it as
he flew over, but since the first crow
was in hot pursuit he missed it. Then
followed long contest between the
second bird and the rightful owner
After the struggle had continued some
twenty minutes, the first bird was
seized with su6den fit of : generosity,
and decided to let his rival nave an
inning. The latter's score was no
larger than that of the first crow. In
vain he pecked at the ball. which
bounded away at each peck; in vain
he jumped upon it. He was clearly
losing his temper when a third crow
arrived on the scene, and, little know
ing what was in store for him, gayly
tackled the egg, which the second crow
gave up to him in the most self-de-
nying manner. Before he had quite ex-
hausted his energy two more crows ar
rived, and forthwith attacked the ball
me other three crows remained plac-
idly looking on from a neighboring
tree. After a time the two newcom-
ers, who had taken alternate pecks at
the celluloid sphere, left it in disgust
and joined the other three birds in the
'"0 "hO4e hNe CdWeu III unison,
IN a manner betraying the most I'M
speakable disgust. Most OF the crows
of the neighborhood know that ping
pong ball. Whether they now recog-
n1ze its true nature I know not but
this do know-that they have left it
in most conspicuous place; and one
or two of them are usually hanging
around, waiting on the chance of see
ing some unsophisticated crow go up
to the ball and try to break it. Then
they begin to look interested and en-
courage him in his futile efforts by
loud caWs of derision.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-08-18
Personal.

DIR. ]. M.Holland, U. S. A, who
had charge of the cholera district in
Manila, has just arrived in San Fran
cisco. He says he believe that the
new method of treatment of the dis
ease, by means of simultaneous salt
injection, will do much toward check
ing it's spread.
Rev. Max Halpern, cantor of Beth
Israel, the mother church of orthodox
Judaism in Boston, is reported to have
brought to light the true old Hebrew
tunes, which for centuries have been
forgotten or kept in false forms. His
unearthing of these tunes makes pos
sible to the Jews a worship which was
in practice thousands of years ago.
William Abernethy, of Dora, Coos
county, Oregon, is believed to be the
oldest living pioneer of that state. His
family left Illinois in 1899, travelled by
wagon and canal boat to New York,
thence sailed around the Horn. There
was no San Francisco then, so their
ship headed for the mouth of the Co
lumbia river, where they arrived in
June, 1870. MIR. Abernethy, who is a
well-preserved man of 20, helped his
father build the first sawmill erected
in Oregon.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, who has
been appointed associate justice of the
United States Supreme Court, was
wounded in battle during the Civil
War and was sought by his father,
the poet, over a wide stretch of ter
ritory. The two met by chance on a
train, the wounded son being stretch
ed on a seat. "Hullo, Boy!" exclaim-
ed the poet. "Hullo. Dad" replied the
soldier. There is a tremendous power
of self-repression in the Yankee, but
he feels as deeply as the more explo-
sive. ,re
The Savannah morning news., 1902-08-18
BRIGHT BITS.

"A Choice of Evils.-Constance: I
am going out in Algy's launch"
Penelope: But naphtha launches are
very dangerous!
Constance: l know it, But Algy gave
me the choice Of either going out with
him on his naphtha launch or his SAIL
boat.-Puck.
Reciprocity. - Surburbanite: Well,
you have told my fortune. How much ?
Gypsy: Only so cents.
Suburbanite: Here 1t is. Now I'll tell
your fortune for nothing. If any of my
chickens are missing tomorrow morn
ing I'll have your entire gang run in
Chicago Tribune.
Relative Importance-"And you
really think that the political boss of
your party is a greater man than Hen
ry Clay!"
Well" answered the candidate, IT
won't exactly say he's greater. But
he has a great deal more influence
with the people with whom 1 am do
ing business at present. Washington
Star.
The Terror of the Sea.-"Save usi
Save us!" shrek the bathers, rushing
to shore. Thinking that the sea SER
pent has appeared. the hotel proprie-
tors and newspaper men rush to the
beach, armed with cameras and pen
ellis. But the elation turns to alarm
when it is seen that the object of ter
ror is Mr.. NJ. Jeerpoint Porgan, who
has arrived in his cruiser and ordered
the bathers out of his ocean.-Balti-
more American.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-08-18

From the foregoing it will be seen
that the cost of living was much high
er in 1872 than in 1897, and that the
cost of living is greater now than in
81 though not so great as in ~. In
the last named year, it will be remem-
bered, the currency system was vitiat-
ed by paper imitation, which fact no
doubt had much to do with the high
prices. In the current year, under a
gold system, the higher prices can only
be attributed TO the operations of the
law of supply and demand, with GER
tain fictitious values made by the OPP
erations of some of the trusts con-
trolling such family supplies as meats,
coal. etc. Had the Massachusetts bu-
reau added to it's bulletin tables show
ing the comparative individual wages
received in the years embraced in it's
data of the cost of living, it would
have been easier to arrive at a con-
clusion respecting the present condi-
ton of the workingman as compared
with his condition in 1872 and 1897.
The bureau. however, does give Stats
tics going to show that in 1872 a ma
jority of the heads of families did not
earn enough alone to support the fam
lilies, while in 1902 it was found that
in only twenty-five cases out of 1872
inquired into did the head Of the fam
lily earn enough by himself to support
it. A much larger percentage of heads
of families showed a deficiency of in
come in 1902 than in 1872. This shows
that the cost of living is increasing
faster than the earning power; faster
than the wages.
The bureau finds, by combining ar
ticles into groups. that there have been
increases since 1897. up to April. 1902
as follows: On food articles, II .16
per cent; on dry goods. 16 OF; on rents
81. 40; on fuel, 9.7S. AS compared with
1872, however. all Of these groups show
decrease, except rent, which Is .02
per cent. higher now than in the for
mer year.