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The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-05-16
Scrap Picture Books.

I know a boy of 9 who has half a
dozen scrapbooks. They are all la
beled and whenever time hangs heavy
on his hands, as it is likely to do on
rainy Saturday and Sunday after
Moons, he gets them out and sorts the
pictures, which he has thrown into a
box between times. When the Vene-
zuelan war began he saved pictures
and clippings of that and now has a
first-rate history Of the war. Another
book is made of clippings and pictures
OF the great coal strike, another of the
faces OF great men and another is all
about President Roosevelt. One book
contains an odd assortment of pic
lures of art and historical subjects
clipped from the illustrated period
icals. A man who was writing a book
about the Venezuelan situation offered
him IS for his scrapbook.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-05-16
Why Chickens Never Fall,

Little children who have big beds to
roll around on often fall out in the for
getfulness Of sleep, and wake to find
themselves on the floor, usually more
frightened than hurt.
But chickens, whose beds are rarely
more commodious than a slender rail.
never, even in their deepest slumbers,
fall off their perches. This is not due
to superior intelligence on their part,
but because chickens leg is so made
that whenever 1t is bent the tendons
that move the toes are frightened, and
consequently the foot is clinched.
Watch a chicken and see how the toes
close every time it lifts it's foot to
take step. Now, when q chicken is
on the roost it's legs are bent under
it and the toes are firmly clasped
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-05-16
Profitable Motor Traction.

Z q London (Eng. miller, who has
been a keeper of forty horses for
some years, recently adopted motor
traction. He has now found that one
five-ton motor wagon, practically re-
places ten horses and five vans, and
that for 9 yearly charge Of g 1880 for
the !. mechani cally- propelled wagon,
which includes interest on capital, de-
probation, fuel, drivers wages, oil, re-
pairs and insurance, the same work
Is done which previously cost him be.
tween loo and ;fl 200. 81
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-05-16

near. The rooster, hearing the cackle,
answered it by a crow, and thus in
formed the hen of the whereabouts Of
the tribe. This sort of thing may be
seen now among the ancestors of our
domestic fowl in the Malay countries
and India.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-05-16
Coffee for the Inebriate.

A traveller has made the observation
that coffee drinking people are very
seldom given to drunkenness. In
Brazil, for instance, where coffee is
grown extensively and all the inhabi-
tants drink it many times a day, in
toxication is rarely seen. The effect
is not only noticeable among the ma
tives, but the foreigner who settles
there, though possessed Of ever such a
passion for strong drink, gradually
loses his liking for alcohol as he &C
quires the cofee-drinking habit of the
Brazilian. '..1 ~
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-05-16
The Worst Fool Under the Sun.

The Worst Fool Under the Sun.
He is a fool who sits and pines
While other men push along,
Who thinks that his lines are the hardest
lines
And croons a pitiful song.
He is a fool who signs: "Ah me!
I've arrived in the world too late!
But the worst fool under the sun is he
That nurses hate.
He is a fool no matter how high
Who fances that when he dies
No other may worthily occupy
The place that he occupies.
He is a fool who claims to be
Foredoomed to the scorn Of Fate,
But the worst fool under the sun is he
That nurses hate
There was never a man who nursed
wrong,
Intending to scourge his foe.
Unless he dragged future sorrow along
And added to future woe.
The anger we foster is sure to be
Remorse for US soon or late,
And the worst fool under the sun is he
That nurses hate.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-05-16
Quite Casualty List.
The following epitaph is from a
monument in cemetery in Newark,
Here lies the body Of

~. d.. ~ ....-.
49,. Here lies the body Of =:
:" John Black, ~,
/ Aged 46.
That cherry tree of luscious fruit
Beguiled him up too high.
The branch did break and down he
XIX o. o. fell m *s s, ,t.s 2ss*.:# <E =
! And broke his neck and died.
( Also three infant children. -
New York Tribune. 3 sz
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-05-16
Physicians Puzzled by Bows Disease

John Kerns, a 15-year-old son of
Hanford Kerns, died at Whitacre, Va.
from a disease which has long bafled
the physicians. Shortly after birth
his body began to shrink and at the
same time his head to expand. The
disease could not be correctly dag
nosed by the local physicians, but as
it progressed the boys limbs and
body so shrunk that he became a skel-
eton. At death his head measured SO
inches in circumference and was %
inches over the top from ear to ear.
The boy was unable to walk, having
become top-heavy, and would fall over
owing to the weight of his head
Baltimore Sum-
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-05-16

species of plover found in South Amer
lea, India and Africa have wing spurs,
and sharp and effective spurs they are,
too. The spur is situated just at the
base of the thumb, and, like the spurs
on the legs Of other birds, consists of
a core of bone.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-05-16
Quite Appropriate.

81 y. Young Wife-I hardly know what to
get, George for q birthday present. Do
you think he would appreciate . soli,
taires diamond 81 s.ss3 Z. e S..:.
Her Brother (Who knows him) He
undoubt eddy would he happened to
hold the other three aces. sSs IS
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-05-16

around the perch so that it actually
cannot let go without first straight
en1ng up to an erect position. It thus
cings to its perch and maintains a
fixed position without any effort
Little Chronicle.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-05-16

Cut out the several parts of the
above illustration and paste them to.
gether on sheet of paper so as to
form a perfect checker board. The
pieces, as they stand above, must be
cut out whole and not subdivided.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-05-16

am sure Pisos Cure for Consumption saved
| my life three years ago.-Mrc. THos. ROBINS.
Maple Street, Norwich. N. Y. Feb. II, 1900
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-05-16

@ To euro q Cold In Ono day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. An
druggists refund money It it fails to cure CSC
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-05-16

To say that some men have horse
sense Is cruelty to animals.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-05-16

s JUNE TINT BUTTER COLOR
makes top Of the market butter. f.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-05-16
The MAGICAL Knot,

A very entertaining trick is done
with a handkerchief. A knot is. tied
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-05-16

The person who is loyal to the larg-
est number Of personal friends Is hap
piest - *...s.,..- .... ! / ...
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-05-16

People who live double lives are apt
to discover in the end that neither of
them was profitable.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-05-16

with left-handed spiral, while in the
middle the bands of foliage were h6ri-
zontal. The result was that the pill
lars looked as if they had ''buckled."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-14

sleeves in biscuit coHored vote trimmed
with a self toned embroidery and en-
broidered appliques in violet silk
Btreaked with silver threads is a strik-
ing point of the second toilet shown.
Gimp ornaments and taSsels drOop
from the sleeves over the deep lace
friIls. A corselet belt is draped round
the full linen blouse The shepherdess
nat in straw, matching the toilet, Is
trimmed with a cluster of ostrich tips
and an amazon feather in white and
ecru, with drapery of violet muslin and
black velvet ribbon.
Mohair is now much used for serv-
iceable walking gowns, and the sum
burst model is found very adaptable to
this goods
Fichus, scarfs, shoulder capes and
the long, dropping shoulder seam give
the ruling effect. '
The kimono is the popular dressing
sack of the day 1t is both picturesque
and comfortable, and may be carried
out in great variety of material, dim
ity being one of the goods in vogue.
The tailored gown is now required
for shopping and walking, and, as to
the skirt, it just touches the ground.
| The genuine outing skirt should clear
the ground by some inches.
AMY VARNUM.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-14
of Real Modem Ulusses
BY Thoma-r Hood

That's terribly kind o. you, cap'n,
but-there amt no man strong enough
in the navy to hold me when feel the
smell Of the grogshops."
Il shall go with you myself" the
captain declared.
Sam shifted from one foot to the
other and looked indescribably I'M
happy.
Tim afeerd-" he began.
TIL take carriage closed one.s
God bless you, cap'n, but sIll be
blamed If don't think might Jump
OUT
Then I'll be DANCED If know what
to do for you the captain concluded,
in despair.
There might be just one way what
rye been thinking of-but, of course,
that's really too much
Sing out, and don't be afraid"
'S'posing you went with me in car
rage and the carriage was closed"
the old man was twisting about as IL in
pain .and-and my hands and feet
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-14

Biaekberries in the full richness Of
their own juices mo sugar will be
found in the summer both appetizing
and healthful A little sweetening
may be added when serving them. Sc
lect the fruit when weather is dry
rather than damp and preferably the
uncultivated berry. Pick over, wash
and drain thoroughly. Heat slowly at
FIRST to extract the juice; then cook a
few minutes only. Fill the jars and
seal Immediately. Prepare only two or
three small jars at time; it is easier.
and the results are better.-Table Talk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-14


were tied up, and you didn' t let me loose
till we got outside the town. don't
know, cap'n, but guess I might get
through with the money"
The old mans plan was carried out to
the letter. He begged and prayed and
swore while the carriage was passing
f: through the streets of New York, but,
like Ulysses tied to the mast, he was
helpless, and the captain remained as
deaf to the old fellows entreaties and
outbursts of profanity as If his ears had
been filed with wax, like those of the
Ulyssean crew.
Once beyond the city, Sam calmed
down. At Sally's door, but not until
the money had passed into her hands.
the captain left his charge. That's how
the farm came to be bought.
But to this day Sam vows that but for
the ropes that held him during those
moments of supreme temptation, he
would still be cruising on the high seas,
as poor as ever.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-14
How Home Coming Jack Passed the
Sirens of New York and Sue
Ceeded in Buying a Snug Little
Farm. d.

~ F THE temptations that beset the
~ homecoming of Jack; of his
weakness in the face of them, and
OF the Ulyssean measures which one
old salt, made wise by many sad expert
snces, employed to secure himself
against the song of the sirens, naval
officer of high rank has this story to
tell in the New York. Sun:
There was. an old boatswain named
Sam on board the last ship which this
officer commanded before going on
shore duty Sam had served his coun-
try some 80 years when his last cruise
took him to the Asiatic station and kept
him there for more than three years.
AT the end OF that time he had some
$500 to his credit, which would be paid
over to him as soon as the ship reached
New York.
One evening, just before the home
shore was sighted, the captain was on
the quarterback when Sam approached
him, Juggling his oid-fashioned fore
lock and scraping with his foot as he
bowed. He was an old favorite and
could get an audience at any time.
We'll soon be home, Cap'n,' he be-
gan. 4..,
Right you are, Sammy, and SUPP
pose you'll be happy to get rest at
last"
Maybe I am and maybe I amt
there's my sister Sally f
We'll, won't you be glad to see herr
Maybe will and maybe l won't
there's the $500 coming to me"
The more welcome you should be,
Sammy
@'Ya-as; and Sally wants me to buy
a farm and stay home" s
Splendid idea, Sammy I'm sure
you'll. end as a bloated 1andholder.'
'*Ya-as; but there's New York tween
Sally and the money, ..~
"And what of it,"
well, you know, New York is a pref
ty fine city and-and I've been gone a
burned long time and-if I get through
New York with any money left, trat'll
be the first time in my experience
The captain understood
How far away does Sally liver" he
asked.
'Thirty-fve miles, cap'n.' -.
S'Can't you get there without passing
New York;" =
Cant be done, cap'n, and that's just
the rub
TITS the worst blankety- blank thing
I ever heard Of" remarked the captain,
reproachfully, that an old, seasoned,
sensible chap like you must be SO
weak"
TITS ships length beyond all ex-
cuse," the old man admitted in a
mournful tone. But can't help it,
cap'n. suppose it's the land air.
The captain was thinking hard.
How would it be for me to send an
officer with you through the city?'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-14
FURNISHINGS
For Men and Women at Saving
Prices for Saturday,

'WOMEN'S 25c UMBRELLA DRAW
ERS FOR tic A PAIR.
Made from good muslin, cambria
ruffie, for Saturday tic.
WONrEN1s 75c SHORT Will IL
SKIRTS FOR SOC ..
Trimmed with lace and insertion or
embroidery and tucks, for Saturday
SOC each. s..4-,..- -.# ~" -.
WOMEN'S 49c SUEDB LISLB-
GLOVES FOR SOC.
In pretty mode shades, for Saturday
SOC pair ~.
49c BOSTON SHOPPING BAGS
FOR Soc.
Made good and strong, leather trim
med, for Saturday. 39c each.
All our CSC Bingham and Lawn
Shirt Waists, for Saturday CSC each.
WOMEN's S2.9s LINEN Ska =
FOR. $198@ EACH. -
Trimmed with two rows of linen
color insertion, were extra good value
at the regular price $2.98, for Satur-
day $1.9S each.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-14

xMBNsS SOC FOURIN-HAND TIES
FOR 35c.
They're good styles in Ia and Z
inch widths, light, medium and dark
cotors, sell regularly for 49c, Saturday
85c each.
MEMS SOC NEGLEGBE SHIRTS
FOR 29c.
Made from Percale, Madras ana
Bedford Cord, "Giant'' make, sell reg
ularfy for half dollar, zoe each.
MEMS s1O0 WHITE NEGLdGEE
SHIRTS FOR SOC.
Fine styles, cuffs to match, one of
the best shirt values Of the season,
SOC each. r..-..
MEMS AND BOYS t27ac COLLARS
FOR &c EACH.
These are from our manufacturer
sale of collars, and there are still good
assortments of styles and sizes. Col
lars &c each; Cuffs TIC a paT-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-14
woefuI Gale Of
"A Married Man

What's the matter, old feIlowY' he
said as they met the morning after.
"You look blue"
az feel blue"
"But last night you were the jolliest
member of the party"
II felt jolly"
"You acted like boy just let out of
school," |..
st felt like one"
"You said your wife had gone away
for the first time in three years and
there wasn't any one to say word if
you went home and kicked over the
mantel clock"
II remember it."
"You said that if you stayed out until
A o'clock there was no one to look at
you reproacffully and sigh and make
you feel small"
Eyes, and stayed out until 4 o'clock,
didn't I?'
You certainly did,
"And / gave a war whoop on the
deorstep?'
Eyes; and then you sang verse from
comic opera song and tried to dance
a jig"
Eyes; and my wife had missed the
train. Now go away and leave me. /
want to kick myself little more for
not taking the precaution to get an af-
fdavit from the guard that she went
with the train
And then he gave himself several
bangs on the ears and then shook HIM
self till his hair began to fall out.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-14
How to Utilize an Old Carp,

Take any old carpet that is whole,
but too shabby for use, clean it well
and tack it on the kitchen floor, says
the New York Journal. Then make
a good, thick, boiled starch of -four and
water. Rub a coat of this into the car
pet with whitewaah brush, and when
it is thoroughly dry give it a coat of
paint, any color desired. Dark yellow
Is a good color for Kitchen. When
the first coat Of paint is dry give it a
second coat, and you win have cheap
and good floor covering equal to limo
leum and twice as cheap. >rt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-14
UnsportgmanIfke.

First Chauffeur-Puffer ought to be
put out of the auto club. He's no true
sportsman.
Second Chauffeur-Why, what's the
matter with Puffer2
"He runs people down promfscuously
without ever footing his horn; regular
Dot hunter."-Kansas City Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-14

How to Make Russian Sandwiches.
Russian sandwiches are wonderfully
good for the picnic luncheon. They are
made Of thin slices of brown bread cut
in an oval and lightly buttered with
neufchatel cheese. Spread over this
are chopped olives and pimento mixed
with mayonnaise and pressed together
with a crisp lettuce leaf.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-14
COsaIdn't Help 1T.

al thought I'd just run over in my
automobile he said as she came grace
fully down the stairs to greet him.
"Over what?' she asked in the sweet
rich tones that made one think OF pur-
ling streams when she spOke.-Chicago
Record-Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-14

a secondary Conslaeratfon.
The demure comedienne has closed
with the impresario and has agreed
to create the leading role in the new
comic opera.
"And now says the impresario,
what figure would you want for the
season.
"Oh,'' she filters, with an afrectation
Ct embarrassment, chad we not best
leave that to the costumer 2''--Iud9e
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-14

~Do you think that the theatrical
profession leads to unhappy mar
ria ges?
81 have never been able to decide"
answered the manager, whether
stage career leads to divorce or divorce
leads to a stage career" w sRington
Star
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-14
Everybody Cant Do Everything

We can't paint q picture. or carve !
statue, or make a cost but we can
wash clothes to perfection. We can do
NJ because we do nothing else-haye
done nothing else for good whMe--bs ;
cause we have studied It. and thought
nbout 1t, and worked hard as any
painter ever did. 1t requires as much
harl work, and practice, and talent. to
make a good laundry as to make good
picture. Everybody can't paint a pic
lure everybody can't wash clothes per-
fectly. We want you to give as fair
rial. and allow us to prove our word
Davis Steam Laundry
~ CANAL STREET
Branch office. 67 Grand street
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-14

silk muslin In a delicate corn shade,
lnely plated and strewn, with large
printed roses with green foliage Neck
md hip yokes, together with the cuffs,
ire in Irish lace over parma violet
loot hounce. Violet gauze forms the
orseIet and drapery. The purse and
,arasol recall the colors of the gown.
violet ribbon and feathers encircle
he low crown of the shady hat In
Darse maize straw.
a short boIero with large flowing
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-14
nnmhfed Him.

The call had become tedious.
II really must CO. he said.
''Oh, you men are such decetvers.' 7
ss. sac ---.t1syned coyly. u wish We girls
1o..Id believe all you say."-C Chicago
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-14
COSTUME m CORN COLOR AND vDo1.Er.

COSTUME IN CORN COLOR AND VDO4ET.
he lute'' which may more or less
quickly transform the whole tone of
fashion once more.
From Paris comes the murmur Of a
revived devotion to simplicity In the
nodes. Already the linens, cottons
md canvases made UP for Parisiennes
how this manifestation OF the better
Aste. A plain linen or serge walking
Eess or a costume suitable for yacht
ng or the seaside resort owes its
achet to extreme plainness and per-
let cut In general, however, elabo-
ation prevails.
The charms OF summer resort gowns
ore wen shown In the cuts. First is
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-14

DIRECTORY OF
RELIABLE. SPECIALISTS
IN WATERBURY.
FOR SALE
AS result Of busines change a
two-family house with ALI improve.
ments Is for sale. JAMES A. PEAS
LEY, 81 Leavenworth street.
TOBACCONIST.
Fitting up and repairing pool tables
and pipes speciality.
EDWARD A. FLRR1LL, 1923 Bank st.
PARROTS.
This is the Parrot season at Frank
Graders bird store.
HALF PRICE TAILOR
JOHN MosEL.
"a Abbott avenue.
Repairing, cleaning and pressing la
dies and gents garments.
RESTAURANTS
CALENDAR BROS.
13s South Main street.
G A RTDYARD
Timing and Plumbing. Why wait TIL
fall to get your roofs repaired, cave
roughs and furnaces fixed up? We do
it and now is the time. G. A. Ridyard,
465 East Main street. Waterbury, Conn.
HORSESH0ERS
W. M. DOYLE.
Is Jefferson street.
ARCHITECTS
FRENZY & JACKSON Room 80, 81
Leavenworth ST From 43 e. Main st.
LEONARD ASHEIM
Room %, Lewis. building. Bank st.
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
j. H. GRAY s. co,
235 North Main street
Funeral Undertakers. Telephone day
or night.
SIGN ARTISTS
ED OCKELS.
IL Spring street.
Up-to-tlate Sign Work
LADIES TAILORS
FRANK DE FEC, formerly with Reid
s. Hughes, 20 Bank st. Telephone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-07
DIR. ALEXANDER ON TRIAL.
Indianapolis Physician Who is Charg-
ed With Grave Robbing.

A dispatch from indianapolis, Ind, yes
terday says: In the trial of DIR. ]. c. Alex
ander in the grave robbery case today.
Samuel Martin, colored, testified that DR..
Alexander told him he wanted from seven
teen to twenty subjects for dissection and
would pay $50 each. Martin said that DIR.
Alexander told Rufus Cantrell that he
would watch the death returns TT the board
of health office and would notify Cantrell.
The first trip, he said, was made in July.
when, with Cantrell and the others, he
went to the Anderson cemetery and secured
the body of Glendore Gates and handed 1t
over to the Central College. The next day
DR.. Alexander paid him $40. The next trip
was made to the Ebenezer cemetery, when
the body of Wallace Johnson was secured.
DR.. Alexa nder told him the subject was not
a good one, because it had been mangled
by the cars, and Martin received but 50. At
the same graveyard he assisted in getting
the body of Johanna StiltZ, for which DR..
Alexander paid him IS. In addition to
these bodies Martin said he got body at
the insane hospital cemetery, which DR..
Alexander said was good subject, but the
witness did not remember how much money
had been paid for 1t. .s
The witness gave further particulars Of
securing several other bodies which he
said were delivered at the college, ard for
which he received pay from DR.. Alexander.
: Walter Daniels said he went to Dr. Alex
anders Office with the negro CantreE. and
continuing, added: He told us there was
good colored subject in the Anderson ceme-
terry. and he wanted boys to go out and
get it. / asked him what my share Of the
job would be, and he said he would give
me SIS. So We went out to the Anderson
yard and got the body of Stella Middleton.
DR.. Alexander said that 1t was gocd SUBJ
ject, and paid me the So
Daniels testimony was not shaken on
cross-examination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-07
POTOMAC RIVER BOATS.

THE WEEMS STEAMBOAT co.
Potomac River Route-Winter Schedule
On and after December 20 the steamer Potomac
will leave It'll st. wharf every Thursday at o.
leave Baltimore every Tuesday at pm, arriving
in Washington early Thursday morning All river
freight must be prepaid. Baltimore and Philsdsl.
phia freight solicited. Accommodation for passen.
gers strictly hrst-class.
STEPHENSON & BRO, Agents.
de3O-tf.12 Telephone Main 7AJ
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MEDICAL.

DIR. FISK ELGIN, 316 EAST CAPITOL, GRAD
uate of 1S77-Treats chronic and acute diseases
Of both sexes and any nature successfully. Medi-
cine furnished at office. All professional matters
strictly confidential. Prices moderate. Phone
E. 297-A. fe7-26ts