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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
Mir. BoWSer'S $ Caller
He Wanted Data Nm the Interest of Medical Science

tCopyright, 1908, by c. B. Lewis,l
 YA HE Bowsers had finished dinner
 and returned to the sitting
 room, and MT. Bowser was
 about to ask Mrs. Bowser how long Noah fioated about in the ark and then claim that the time was ten days more or less when a caller was an nounced. He was shown into the libra ry, and he explained his presence by saying:
 "Mr. Bowser, my name is Peters, and I represent the International Medical World. If you are not too busy this talk with you" q do not wish to subscribe to a med ical paper" stif1y replied MT. Bowser. "You will not be asked to. The paper will be sent to you free gratis for the rest of your life. My idea is to inter- view and write you up. have been in- structed to give you full page and to ask for your photograph, and of course there will be no cost to you"
 But don't see the object"
 Solely in the interests of medical sci ence, my dear man. Your case has been referred to in almost every medical journal in the land, but nothing like an interview has yet been published. do not ask you to give me your time for nothing. I am authorized to pay you $25 in cash for such information as require"
 "How has my case been referred to in medical journals" sharply inquired MT. Bowser. "Am some sort of freak that have been written up and held up to the gaze of the publicY'>
 "Not at all, sir; not at all,'' soothingly replied the caller. "You understand that there is wide difference between 8 freak and a unique character. You
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
HOW to Make am Oyster Pie.

Cook together tablespoonful each of butter and flour, and when they are blended pour on them cupful of rich milk or cream and gAl of oyster iq- uor; stir steadily until you have a smooth white sauce; drop in the oys- ters and cook, stirring steadily until the edges just begin to ruffie, then re move from the fire and beat in very gradually the yolk of an egg. Line a deep pie plate with pastry made accord ing to the foregoing recipe, fill the pie plate with tue oyster mixture and COW 6. with an upper crust Bake in & EteaG GYa6van 10 a golden gbxoEpa. ,-s...
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07

interview Is closed. If 1t was not in my own house IT,
 Exactly so-exactfy," quietly re- piled the man as he made some notes in his book. My object was to per turb you, and 1t has been accomplish ed You are flushing red and white by turns; there is glare in your eyes; your ears are working back and forth In the interests of medical science al- low me to ask you to describe your sen sations mentally"
 "Must tell you to get out doors ?" shouted MT. Bowser as he pointed in the direction of the front door and grew still more excited.
 Please be calm and quiet, Mir. Bow ser. You kindly granted me this in- terview, and hope you won't abridge it. I mean nothing personal in my re- marks, and if you can assist medical science it is your duty toward your fellow man. Please sit down while ask another question
 ''In learning to ride bike you at last got your balance and started off to astonish Mrs. Bowser. There was an apple tree loaf1ng around the back yard, and you all at once started in to uproot it. Let me ask, first, as a physiological fact, if you really be- neved you could accomplish the feat or whether 1t was the result of sudden mental exhilaration? Secondly, what were your sensations as you lay on your back on the earth after taking header, with your back telescoped and made three inches shorter? Were you conscious of your surroundings of the presence of Mrs. Bowser and the cook, of the words uttered by three small boys perched on the fence, or did you sink away into state of delightful un- consciousness and imagine you were out on a huck1eberry excursion?'
 This was too much for MT. BowSer. He simply stood still and gasped for breath and failed to get out a word The caller looked at him and smiled softly and encouragingly and after 8 minute went on:
 ''If you cannot answer that question let us try another, as we have still sew eral hours before us. Upon certain occasion the doctor ordered you to take boxing lessons in order to strengthen your spinal column. Your backbone had got warped over astarboard, and
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07

HTe recognized as unIque-ouu-reEresn ing You do things that nobody else does. You stand out from other char acters as a knot does on log. The world truly says there is only one Bow ser. Others may try to initiate you, but they cannot share your originality. It Is for that reason that I am here"
 MT. Bowser didn't know whether to feel fattered or tnsulted, and after a minute he made compromise between the two and asked just what was want ed and added that he could not think of accepting any money for the infor- nation he could give.
 "I wish to ask you," said the inter viewer as he consulted his notebook, II wish to ask you, with all due con- sideration for your sensitiveness, how you felt under certain circumstances. For instance, could you tell me whether your brain was perfectly clear or be- clouded when you started out to ride a bike in your back yard year agoY'
 "Why shouldn't I learn to ride 8 bike, and why should my feelings diff fer from any one else's? Your ques- ton seems a bit impertinent, sir"
 'FIt was not meant to be, MT. Bow ser. Medical science Is never imper- tinent, but ever and always curious You need not answer the question if you feel sensitive on the point, and l will pass on to the next.
 ''You took day off in the country with Mrs. Bowser in June. Among the things you observed as you ram- bled over green meadows and saunter- ed through sylvan glades was wasps' nest hanging on the limb of a tree. Xou at once pronounced 1t the nest of an oriole, and when Mrs. Bowser diff tered with you you said that you were gathering orioles nests while she was still in her cradle.
 ''Tn order to convince her that you were a man who never made a mistake and to humble her as she deserved for having an opinion on an agricultural question you hunted around for pole and knocked the nest down. Much to your delight she ran away to safe distance and thus permitted you to get another laugh on her. If am in error you must correct me, but I be- heve the number of wasps who got down your collar and up your pants legs was fifteen and that they had lots of fun with you. What I intended to ask you was whether the orioles flew away before"-
 "Sir, what do you mean, by address ing me in this manner?'' demanded MT. Bowser as he rose up with flushed , face.
 "No disrespect, I assure you," was the reply. II am simply seeking to find out what your sensations were as the wasps got ill their work and the orioles sang. Certain medical writers have asserted that the sting of wasp produces the same peculiar sensation as being jabbed with q pitchfork or falling down the cellar stairs. You have probably been jabbed, and you have probably fallen. Could you say that the sensations were identical?'
 sI can sag-I can say, sir, that if appears 10 bA case of impudcnce on your part tc call here this evening, apd tQ Aegafaud That hss
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
NOTICE,

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, COUNTY of New Haven, ss. City of Water bury, Mayors Office, December 9th, 1903,
 To the City Sheriff of the City of Wa terbury. Greeting:
 You are hereby directed to warn and notify the members of the board of all dermen of said city that there will be special meeting of said board in the aldermanic chamber, City hall build ing, on Monday, December ', 1903, at 7:45 o'clock D. m, for the purpose of making a special appropriation of $4.- 5OO for the police department for 1903, said appropriation to be made from un- appropriated revenues of this city for 1903. the same being sufficient in amount to make the appropriation as recommended by the board of finance. Hereof fail not, but of this warning make due service and return the same, with your doings thereon properly en- dorsed, to the city clerk of said city, according to law.
 Given under my hand and seal of the city of Waterbury, this 9th days of December. 1903.
 EDWARD G. KILDUFF, Mayor. State of Connecticut, County of New Haven, ss Waterbury, Dec 5, 1908. true and attested copy of the original warning and notice.
 Attest
 JOHN W. MCDONALD, 12-5-2 City Sheriff.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07

ernor Taft's attitude toward the peo- pie. Tn his various visits to provinces and in his first long trip in which he established provincial government in twenty provinces he worked harder than any member of his party. He listened patiently to every long speech by natives, and he accepted every hos pitality. After this arduous trip he was induced to make a visit to BenQuet. which Is noted for its cooling breezes. 1 The trip was up the rocky bed of a mountain torrent. Governor Taft rode part of the way in an ambulance and toiled the last i've miles up a narrow road on horseback. His great weight made the ride very fatiguing. He was so delighted with the place after all the discomfort of the journey that he die tated a cablegram to Secretary Root, telling of his pleasure at shivering within a hundred miles of Manila, which was very hot. He also described his rough ride on horseback. The next day he received the following cable gram from MT. Root:
 Glad you had such comfortable trip How is the horse?
 At his offices in Manila Governor Taft received the lowliest Filipino. He once kept a prominent American cap italist waiting while he listened to the story of an old woman whose house had been burned during a cholera epi- demic and whose remuneration by the government was one gold dollar short of what she had expected.
 When he started back to the Philip pines in 1902, he had just recovered from an ailment that had necessitated several difficult operations. His phy- sician said to him:
 "You are cured now, but if you re- turn to the tropics I cannot answer for your remaining so."
 At the time, he said to an ex-em- ployee of the Philippine government who had been invalided home and was consulting him about going back: N
 we want in the service all the men that we can get with experience and with interest In the work. This is one of our problems. But cannot feel it right to urge, even to advise, you to re- turn there, when you risk your health in doing so.'
 The tears stood in his. eyes as he spoke. He realized the risk he was talk ing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
How to Avoid Colds.

Hygienic clothing should be warm and at the same time light. Weight only induces fatigue. Both men and women must strenuously avoid any thing tight in the shape of collars, ties and wristbands. Armholes should be loose likewise. All who are subject to internal chills or are exposed much to the elements or sudden changes of tenn perature should wear a finely woven cholera belt. Stockings and socks should be changed daily, and, indeed, it is we'll to have two complete changes of underclothing in use at once and to wear them on alternate days, airing the set not in use meantime. In this way endless colds will be avoided.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
Potted Plants as Presents.

The last weeks before the holidays are crowded with belated shopping trips and half finished homemade gifts. Why work so hard to make something that will answer and yet that in all probability will meet no want and therefore receive little welcome? Why not save one's nerves and give more pleasure by buying few blooming bulbs in pots or selecting some thrifty plants of oxalis abutilon, ivy or ge- ranium from ones own window garden, making the ncts pretty with paper and ribbon after sae fashion of the florists,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
DRINK"

A notable event is scheduled for to- morrow evening at Polls, when Eng lands noted actor, Charles Warner, wiM appear in his extraordinary melo- dramatic success, Drink" The word success is used advisedly, as may be supposed in view of the fact that MT Warmer has. appeared in it over 5000 times. In England Mir Warner Is recognized as the leading exponent of high class melodrama and in this coun- try he has been making veritable sensation since his arrival few months back The play is a dramatiza- tion by Charles Reade from Zola's novel "L'Assomfs," and is a thrilling picture of real life. Seats are now on sale at 9, 35, 50, 75 cents and $1.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
TAFT AND THE FILIPINOS
Etories of the Governors Life
 In the Philippines.
H0w HE LEARNED NATIVE DANCE

By Ala of a Young Lawyers Draw Hngs He Mastered a Filipino Qua dril1e = MisinterPretation of His Words While CauttoninG Native omciaIs to Be Faithful to Their Trust-His Devotion to Duty.
 The Worlds Work for December con 3ains the following anecdotes about Governor William II. Taft of the Phil Appines, who is to succeed EIihu Root s secretary of war;
 When William H. Taft, formerly udge of the United States circuit burt, became governor of the Philip ine Islands, the Spaniards had drawn be color line in Manila. He set about breaking it down. He not only invited he leading Filipinos to the official Wednesday, receptions at his palace, Rut native women were also asked to eceive with Mrs. Taft. When he at- ended Filipino dinner, he always nade it a point to take in one of the eading native women. He studied the l1lipinos at work and at play, and his Sbility to join in their national life kas a factor that contributed much D his popularity.
 When Governor Taft was on his way D the capital of the Tayabos province, j was observed that he was in close onference with a prominent young Filipino lawyer, who went along as Representative of the Federal party newspaper. The lawyer left. in the overnor's hand a piece of paper on Ehich he had made some drawings. he following night the inevitable ban uet and ball which formed part of be entertainment at every provincial apital took place. The ball began with he regodon, the Spanish quadr1lle, auch more difficult than our quadr1lle. he various steps are not called out. s the music sounded Governor Taft kepped off with the wife of the presi- ente and escorted her to place in be first set The young Americans in he party were expecting their chief to bake a mistake in the complicated fig res, but he made only one slip, a rec rd better than most of the Filipino IL ACNC1OpGAS hOWSNCAS tLAe1 pe governor had got the Filipino law Ter to draw a diagram of the quadrille gures, and he carried the paper in his land when he made his first attempt.
 Governor Taft once found, in his de Ire to deal first hand with the people, bat it would be necessary to use very lain language. He was visiting at 8 nall province, and through his in- srpreter he cautioned the natives who ad been appointed to office to be faith sll to their trust.
 ''If you do not, your official heads
 i'll be cut off," he added.
 The native officials looked at him in orror. One put his hand nervously to is throat. Here was a new form of
 unishment Governor Taft quickly hw how his words had been misin.
 rpreted and hastened to assure his
 carers that he had no designs on their
 yes.
 Complete accessibility marked Gov
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Musicians union. Board of aldermen. Hillside Athletic club. Nutmeg lodge, P. of A. Court Vigilant E. of A. White Oak, w. o. W. Sixth division, A. O. H. Painters and Decorators. St Thomas Cadets. Mohawk council, o. Fl. c. Magnolia lodge, K. of F. Waterbury Debating club. Townsend lodge, I. O. o. F. Brass City lodge, N. E. o. F. Mattatuck lodge, N. E. o. F. Past Chief Rangers, F. of A Catholic Women's association. St Francis Xaier drum corps. Abraham Lincoln camp, s. of V. Sterling commandery, D. o. G. c. Concordia Singing society rehearsal. Hellmann Advance drum corps re- hearsal.
 St Vincent de Paul Ladies of the Maccabees Solderers' union.
 St Joseph's drum corps.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
The Recipe Habit.

q think those neighbors are real mean" said Mrs. Bliggins. Whats the trouble?" asked her hus- band.
 You know our Marguerite doesn't get on in her studies very well, and their Mathilde is always at the head of the class" -.4-
 What of that?"
 "They wouldn't tell me what partic- ular sort of brain producing patent food they give their children Wash ington Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
Theatrical -a l.
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VAUDEVILLE AT THE JACQUES.

VAUDEvILLE AT THE JACQUES. Manager Poli has selected his head liner this week at the Jacques from among the leading European novelties, giving Us two of these for the chief at traction Of his bill. First is the noted Willis family of musicians, who were contracted for in Europe last summer by MT Polls agent. The latter saw them in one of London's vaudeville theaters and was so impressed with l their work that he entered into an
 agreement with them to come to Amer ica and play his circuit of four cities for their first engagement here. They have already played New Haven and Hartford and have fully justified the Judgment of MT Polls agent that they would be "a success here. The second
 big novelty is offered by the famous Schento brothers and is a sensational acrobatlc turn, The Schentos came over to play the Keith circuit and made such pronounc, d hit that Man. ager Polfs at once secured them for his circuit. Their stunts, it is be- lieved, will make genuine sensation here as they have elsewhere in Europe and America. The rest of the bill is given up mainly to comedy and is con- trfbuted by Gilroy. Hayes and Mont gomery, Harry Bartlett and Lettie Col lins, Clifford and Burke Miss Hardie
 I4angdon, and Bennett with his trick pony senator while the electrograph has a miscellaneous collection of com edy views. Prices are 10, 20 and 30 cents; afternoons 10 and 20 cepts, la- dies 10.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
How. to Make Lemon Honey.

"A pound of loaf sugar, six eggs, leav- ing out the whites of two; the juice of three lemons and the grated rind of two; one-half pound of the best butter Put all into granite saucepan or dou- ble boiler and stir gently over slow fire until the mixture looks like honey. This honey will keep for some time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
How to Bleach Linen.

For pillowcases, sheets, etc., which have become a bad color wash thor oughly with soap and hot water, then put into cold water and soak all night, allowing a tablespoonful of ammonia to each pail of water. Boil and blue the linen the next day. Treated in this way linen becomes snowy white.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
THE HEART OF MARYLAND" :"

David Belasco's romantic war play, snhe Heart of Maryland will be pre- sented at Polls on Thursday evening. The play is a dramatic epic which tells the story of woman's love and self sacrificing devotion and her undaunted heroism, battling her way to the trl- umphant finale in the effort to save her lover from the disgrace of being exc cuted as spy. In this picture of love and war, she is the central figure amid a score of strong and realistic typical characters and accentuated by the TO- manticism which will ever glorify the history and traditions of our old col onial times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
Miss Nellye Reeds Select School
 for Dancing and Department

in Knights of Columbus hail. We'd nesday evenings, beginners class; Saturday evenings, advanced class. The following dances taught perfect ly in 12 lessons, $4.00: Glide waltz, twosstcp schottische and tlaree-stcp.
 New .>eginnefs' class starting Wedncs-
 day, December 2. Private lessons by nnx3ointinanf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-21
The zodiacaI Light.

The name of ''zOdiacal light" has
been given to a singular appearance
frequently witnessed soon after sunset
or Just before sunrise. 1t may be seen
at all seasons OF the year In low lati-
tudes and is obviously due to illuml-
mated matter surrounding the sun In q
very fat or lenticular form, nearly CO.
inclding with the plane Of the echpdc'
or. rather, with the suns equator. The
attention of astronomers was first oil
rected to it in the year 1858 by Cassini
and was long regarded as being the
suns atmosphere. This idea, 1t Is now
thought. Is incorrect, it being generally
believed at the present time TO consist
of an immense assemblage Of rocks
sand, cosmical dust, fragments OF met
al. etc, such as the earth Is continual
Iy encounterlng IN the form Of aerolites
or meteorites. 1t may not be out OF
place to mention In this connection that
the rings Of Saturn are believed to be
composed Of similar materials.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-21
OPENING AND CLOSING OF MAILS
Iny4tf

Northern mails, week days, close at 80,
90 and 10 20 a. m, and l Is, 24O, g. 40, s %
and 10 As p. IN. Open at 8 90 a. m, II 90 m.
and 4 80 p. m. On Sundays Northern mails
close at 80 a. m, 30 p. m. and 20 p. m.
Southern mails via Charlottesville close at
80 and 10 40 a. m, and 80 and 10 40 p. m.
Open at 90 a. m. and 30 and 4 80 p. IN.
Southern mails, via Richmond, close at
10 80 a. M, and 800, $50 and 10 40 p. m.
Open at a. m. and and p. m.
Manassas Division mails close at 20 a. IN.
and 8 40 p. ID. Open at IL 90 IN.
Alexandria and Round Hill mails close at
7 80 a. m. and p. m. Open at 8 90 a. m. and
800 p. m.
Chesapeake and Ohio mails close at 2 IS p.
m. and 10 40 p. m. open at 500 q. m. and
430p. m.
Washington mails close at 730, $50 and
II 10 a. M, and 10, 240, 6 40, S % and 10 45
p. N. Open at 90 a. M, II 90 m. and 100 p.
N. and 30 p. IN.
Office Hours-Open at 500 a. m. Close at
eco p. m.
Sunday Hours-Open at 900 a. IN. Close
at 1000 a. IN.
Carriers Schedule-Collection made on in
side routes--6 80 and 10 90 a. m. and 90 and
80 p. m. Full route-6 30 a. IN. and 80 p.
m. Sunday collection 500 p. m. Carriers
window open Sunday 900 a. m. and close
1000 a. m.
Deliveries made s 90 a. m, p. IN. and A 10
p. m.
All mail should be in the Office ten minutes
before our indicated time for closing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-21
AIexanNria Gazette.
FfIoAY EVENING. AUG. 81. 1908.
a sniInr nf nrnvery.


What threatened to be one OF the
worst disasters in the history OF ship
ming was the burning Of the Ocean
Monarch. The fire was discovered III
Der fore hold an hour or two only after
she left tho Mersey. There was
strong breeze, and she was headed Ior
the Welsh coast.
By some unlucky accident an anchor
was dropped, and the big ship was
brought up all standing head to the
wind. The flames came roaring aft,
where COO passengers and crew were
crowded.
A Brazilian frigate, II yacht ana q
pilot boat were near, but they only at
tempted to pick up those who jumped
and swan. Suddenly up came an
American clipper and rounded into the
wind barely 200 yards away. In her
first boat was Frederick Jerome, only
an able seaman, but one Of the bravest
seamen that ever lived. In flash MS
boat was alongside the burning SNIP
and he climbed on deck amid the
scorch and smother There be stayed
until the last soul of COO was saved.
Hts clothes were on fire seven separate
tfmes and he was ecorcbed almost De
yond recognition. His only reward
was the medal Of the American Hu-
name society.-Pearson's.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-21
H4hHr Yfhrntions.

The effect OF movements In the ether
depends upon the rapidity Of the vibra-
tions producing them The unit OF
measurement for short waves In the
ether Is the bicron, which is about one
twenty-five millionth Of an inch. Waves
measuring $50 10 $40 bierons affect our
sense Of sight, the former number CIV
ing violet and the latter red color. The
Invisible rays, to which the actinic and
Roentgen rays belong. are shorter and
have been measured as short as 100
bicrons. Ether waves longer than
those giving light give the feeling Of
warmth. The longest heat waves are
eight times the length Of those OF the
red rays, or one three hundred and If
fieth OF an inch.