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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27
me Much-maaaxnea crow.

MT. Long doubtless got the hint of
 is ridiculous book from Mir. Thomp- Dn-Seton's story of the crow, where ta he speaks of 8 certain old pine woods IS the crows fortress and college: Here they find security in numbers and in lofty yet sheltered perches, and here they begin their schooling and are taught all the secrets of success in crow life, and in crow life the least failure does not simply mean begin again. It means death. Now the idea was false one before MT. Long stole it, and he has pushed it to such length that 1t becomes simply ridicu- lous. There is not shadow of truth in it. It is simply one of Mir. Thomp- son-Setons strokes of fancy. The crows do not train their young. They have no fortresses, or schools, or col- leges, or examining boards, or diplo- mas, or medals of honor, or hospi- tals, or churches, or telephones, or postal deliveries. or anything of the sort. Indeed, the poorest backwoods hamlet has more of the appur- tenances of civilization than the best organized crow or other wild animal community in the land!-John Bur- roughs, in Atlantic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27

promised, and that had escaped to New Spain. It is because of this, my Lord Buckingham, that l now ae- nounce you as liar, coward and perjured knight, and demand of you such satisfaction as one man can give to another for mortal injury. If you refuse, will kill you as would cut throat the next time meet you" , Il care nothing for your rant, fel- low, but out of consideration for the feelings which your fancied injuries have put into your heart, tell you that I did what could to hberate you and received from the keeper promise that you should be allowed to escape. After that q certain letter addressed to you was discovered and fell into the hands of the king, matter in which had no part. As to your confinement and noncommunication with your friends, that was at his majesty's com mand after he had seen the letter, as he will most certainly confirm to you. I say this for my own sake, not that care what you may say or think"
 This offer of confirmation by the king made it all sound like the truth, so
 
 great lie, and part of Brandon's sails came down against the mast. The whole statement surprised him, and most of all the intercepted letter. What letter could it have been? It was puz- zling, and yet he dared not ask. As the duke was about to walk away Brandon stopped him: "One moment, your grace; am willing to admit what you have said for I am not now pre- l pared to contradict it, but there Is yet another matter we have to settle. You 1 attacked me on horseback and tried to murder me in order to abduct two la l dies that night over in Billingsgate. l That you cannot deny. I watched you follow the ladies from Bridewell to Il Grouche's, and saw your face when your mask fell off during the melee as plainly as see it now. If other proof is wanting; there is that sprained knee l upon which your horse fell, causing l you to limp even yet. am sure now that my lord will meet me like man, or would he prefer that should go to the king and tell him and the world the l whole shameful story? have con- cealed 1t heretofore thinking it my per- sonaI right and privilege to settle with you"
 Buckingham turned shade paler as he replied, T do not meet such as you ! on the field of honor, and have no fear l of your islander injuring me" He felt secure in the thought that the l girls did not know who had attacked ] them, and could not corroborate Bran 1 don in his accusations, or Mary, surely, never would have appealed to him for ] help.
 l I was with Brandon-at little dis tance, that is-when this occurred, and I after Buckingham had left we went to find the girls in the forest. We knew
 they would be looking for us. although
 they would pretend surprise when they
 saw us. We soon met them, and the
 very leaves of the trees gave a soft, l contented rustic in response to Mary's l low, mellow laugh of joy.
 l After perhaps half an hour we en- l countered Buckingham with his law
 yer-knight, Johnson. They had evi-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27
"Noau you Enoao"--

shoulder to see if Jane and were look ing, lifted her face to him and ran after us.
 We were a little in advance of the princess, and as we walked along Jane said under her breath: "Now look out for trouble; it will come quickly, and I fear for Master Brandon more than any one. He has made a noble fight against her and against himself, and it is no wonder she loves him.
 This made me feel little jealous.
 "Jane, you could not love him, could you?" asked.
 "No matter what could do, Edwin: I do not, and that should satisfy you" Her voice and manner said more than her words. The hall was almost dark, andr-I have always considered that oc- casion one of my lost opportunities, but they are not many.
 The next evening Brandon and I, upon Lady Mary's invitation, went up to her apartments, but did not stay long, fearing some one might find us there and cause trouble. We would not have gone at all had not the whole GOuEt UCCll dUbCAL HI 1LoAAOAJ ASA AA~ covery would have been serious mat ter to one of us at least.
 As told you once before, Henry did not care how much Brandon might love his sister, but Buckingham had whis- pered suspicious of the state of Mary's heart, and his own observations, to gether with the intercepted note, had given these suspicious stronger color. ing, so that 8 very small matter might turn them into certainties. The king had pardoned Brandon fol the killing of the two men in Billings gate, as he was forced to do under tht circumstances, but there his kindnes: stopped. After short time he deprived him of his place at court, and all tha l was left for him of royal favor wal permission to remain with me and livt 1 at the palace until such time as h. should sail for New Spain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27
Kindly telL me aOhere 71ly friend cd7e
 apott ftporl O friend of ht8 grdce.n

sKtmdIv tell me qDhere any friend cor,
 aDGtt upon friend of hts grdce." dently walked out to this quiet path to consult about the situation. As they approached, Mary spoke to the duke with a vicious sparkle in her eyes.
 "My Lord Buckingham, this shall cost you your head. Remember my words when you are on the scaffold, just when your neck fits into the hol- low of the block.'
 He stopped, with an evident desire to explain, but Mary pointed down the path and said: "Go, or will have Master Brandon spit you on his sword. Two to one would be easy odds com pared with the four to one you put against him in Billingsgate. Cor And the battle was over, the foe never hav- ing struck a blow. 1t hurt me that Mary should speak of the, odds being two to one against Brandon when was at hand. It is true was not very large, but could have taken care of lawyer.
 Now 1t was that the lawyer-knight earned his bread by his wits, for 1t was he, know, who instigated the next move, a master stroke in it's way and one which proved checkmate to us. It was this: The duke went at once to the king and in tone of injured tnno- cence told him of the charge made by Brandon, with Mary's evident approv- al, and demanded redress for the slan- der. Thus it seemed that, the strength of our position was about to be turned against us Brandon was at once sum- moned and promptly appeared before the king, only too anxious to confront the duke. As to the confinement of Brandon and his secret trial, the king did not care to hear. That was a mat ter of no consequence to him. The inn portant question was, Did Buckingham attack the princess?
 Brandon told the whole straight story exactly as it was, which Buckingham as promptly denied and offered. to prove by his almoner that he was at his devotions on the night and at the l hour of the attack. So here was con fiict of evidence which called for new l witnesses, and Henry asked Brandon 1 if the girls had seen and recognized the l duke. To this question Of course he | was compelled to answer no, and the whole accusation, after all. rested upon
 Brandon's word, against which, on the 1 ather hand, was the evidence of the
 Duke of Buckingham and his conven- ient almonsE.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27

All this disclosed to the full poor Mary's anxiety to help Brandon, and, the duke having adroitly let out the fact that he had just met the princess with Brandon at a certain secluded spot in the forest, Henry's suspicion of her partiality received new force, and he began to look upon the unfortu- nate Brandon as partial cause at least of Mary's aversion to the French marriage.
 Henry grew angry and ordered Brandon to leave the court. with the sullen remark that it was only his services to the Princess Mary that saved him from day with papers on the pillory.
 Henry was by no means sure that his suspicious concerning Mary's heart were correct, and in all he had heard he had not one substantial fact upon which to base conviction. He had not seen her with Brandon since theiE avowal, or he would have had a fact in every look, the truth in every mo- ton, a demonstration in every glance. She seemed powerlcss even to attempt concealment Tn Brandon's handsome manliness and evident superiority the king thought he saw very clear pos sibility for Mary to love, and where there is such possibility for a girl she usually fails to fulfill expectations.
 Now, all this brought Brandon into the deep shadow of the royal frown. and like many another man he sank his fortune in the fathomless depths of woman's heart and thought himself rich in dninG it.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27

F~ NHE treaty had been agreed up-
 on, and as to the international Rs.EsS arrangement, at least, the mar s2esassW riage of Louis de Valois and Mary Tudor was settled fact. All it needed was the consent of an eighteen year-old girl-a small matter, of course, as marriageable women are but com modities in statecraft, and theoretically, at least, acquiesce in everything their liege lords ordain.
 Wolsey, whose manner was smooth as an otter's coat, had been sent to fetch the needed .'yes,' but he failed.
 Jane told me about it.
 Wolsey had gone privately to see the princess and had thrown out a sort of skirmish line by fattering her beauty, but had found her not in the best hu. nor.
 D "Yes, yes. my lord of Lincoln, know how beautiful am. No one knows bet ter. I know all about my hair, eyes. teeth, eyebrows and skin. I tell you l am sick of them. Don't talk to me about them. 1t won't help you to get my consent to marry that vile old crea- ture That is what you have come for, of course. have been expecting you. Why did not my brother comet"
 q think he was afraid, and, to tell you the truth, was afraid myself, z answered Wolsey, with a smile. This made Mary smile, too, in spite of her self and went long way toward put ting her in good humor. Wolsey con- tinued: "His majesty could not have given me a more disagreeable task. You doubtless think I am in favor of this marriage, but am not" This was as great lie as ever fell whole out of a bishops mouth. T have been obliged to fall in with the kings l views on the matter, for he has had his mind set on it from the first mention I by De Longueville."
 s.Was it that bead eyed little mummy \ who suggested it?"
 .Yes, and if you marry the king of 1 France you can repay him with usury.'
 "'Tis an inducement, by my troth."
 q do not mind saying to you in con fidence that think it an outrage to force a girl like you to marry man 1 like Louis of France, but how are we 1 to avoid it?" ] By the i've" Wolsey put himself in
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27

becomes effective the navy will have almost 30,o0o officers and men.
 The Union Supply Go offers another combination order to patrons for the next three days.
 Removal sale prices on silks at Reid & Hughes for tomorrow. All colors 2-clasp gloves 59c.
 Good slection of boys confirmation suits at Jones, Morgan x Co.'S; three piece $5 to SIP; two-piece $3 to $7 50.
 Nugent's pharmacy puts up beef, iron and wine in 50c bottles.
 You can get just the kind of suit of clothes you have in mind at J. B. Null ling x Sons.
 Saturday night and Monday bargains quoted tonight in the Turnbu1l Co.'S ad
 N Specials at Miller & Peck's to-mor- row in women's and children's hosiery md underwear, mems and boys fur uiahin9ss
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27

nISTRICT or WATERBURY, SS, PHQ~ lJ bate Court. March ie. fp05. f
 Estate of Annie Robinson late Of Waterbury in said district, dece ased
 The Court of Probpte for the distrfctof Wat from the date hereof, for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement properly attested, within said time. will be de- barred q recovery. All persons indebted to sad estate are requested to make immediate paY< ment to sa 4
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27
Too Particular.

Diner-What has become of that man who waited upon me the last time I was here?
 Proprietor-Had to discharge him; be was too particular.
 'sToo particular? Isn't that q queer thing to bounce man for?"
 sNot so queer. A customer asked for dozen in the shell, and he was so careful as to ask: Oysters or eggs?' He meant we'll, but no cus- toner will stand for such question al that."-Boston Transcript
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27

nIsTRICT OF WATERBURY,. Ss. PRQ-| ~ bate Court, March @. 1908. Sf5s . ' Estate of Margaret EymRu, late of Wat6x~ bury in said District, deceased. z yS Upon the application of the Hopeville school District by Porter l.. Wood attorney prayfuE that lctte rs of administration may Dc gr1Hted' on said estate as per applic ation on hle maxe. fully appea rs, itds N Ordered, That said application be heard and bury in said district. on the 8rd day of Apr1l A. D. 1908, at o'clock in tho forenoon, end that noS tice be given ot the pendency Of said applicet3Q4 and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same one time In some neWs~ paper having circulation in sad dt6tx1cr
 By order of Court,
 af8 James J. CasSin. clerk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27
nlsTEIcT or wArERnuRY ss PRO

DlSTRICT OF WATERBURY, SS PRO II bate Court. March 27, 1909. # Estate of Bridget Conway Lee late of Watt erbury in said district. deceased.
 Upon the application of the Town Plot school district by Porter L.. Wood, attorney, praying that letters of administration may be granted on said estate, as per application on dlo mor< fully appears, it is ss5 5E Ez ORDERED, That said application be heaxd and determined at the Probate office in Water bury in said District, on the 3rd day Of April,i A. D., iDO3 at o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given of the pendency of said app1fca- ton and the time and place of hearing thereon by publishing the same one time in some neSraSs paper having circulation in said District
 By order of Gou1t,
 James J. Cassln, C1erM
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27
J. F. PHEL4AN. Bank Street. Take eLeXAfI
NOW FOR A F'A RIM. \

Ninety acres, Bristol; big farm; everything first class; with 10 rooms 7u: house, at $3, ,50O. Trade or sell. I Al enz ty acres, with buildings. il WateEk town, :. $1 300; $200 down. In1fIG acres, Southington. at $S,000 W1tn' buildings. Trade or sell
 6, 5. Lang, Room rI2, I5l Bank Si
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IEfANTED- Young men to learn Bookkeeping. Yv Just placed another bookkeeper with Con- necticut Railway ( Lighting Co. Thorough In. struction, four superior teachers. Monroe's School, l5l Bank St. 3-27-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27
You Can Cheat YouFsoN

as we'll as others can cheat you bys paying rent Why not stop cheating yourself by buying that three famtly house on Stone streeet? Have you not paid. rent long enough to know that its much wiser to own your own honaey
 T T DHET AM
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27

| OST-Ladys gold watch, picture in back
 l. cover, reward if returned to Mrs ?. Trepanier, 1905 Baldwin Street. S-2S.S <
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27

(hfANTED-A cook at 343 Bank street. New M York Quick Lunch. 3-26-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27

EOR MLE--Forty barred Plymouth Rocks, l cheap. No 6 Fleet S. 3.2s-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27

WANTED Girls to learn < Touch TypewritinS.' 2 V Just placed another typewriter with N. ]. Daily. " machines. Day school $7.SO per month. Monroe j." l5I Bank St,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27

WANTED "A thoroughly competent cook. Apply to Mrs. 5. V. Kellogg, & Prospect street.
 3-26.tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27

lkjANTED- Monroe night school wants 9lEIs @
 M learn factory timekeeplng. Just placed two more timekeepers with Waterbury Clock Co. Night school only $i.00 per week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27
CHAPTER XIII.
A GIRL's CONSENT.

A1HE treaty had been agreed up-
 on, and as to the international ssSS arrangement, at least, the mar sg riage of Louis de Valois and
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27

WANTED Experienced girls, on foot presses,
 " good wages, no trouble, a good chance and steady. Harry Simmons, general delivery. Pitts bursh, Pa. 3-27-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27
Our Growing Navy.

When the recent act of congress becomes effective the navy will have almost 3o,ooo officers and men.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27

WANTED-At once, painters and paper hang. CTS. Michael Emons, extension ward street
 3-25-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27

WANTED Middle aged lady to take care of five v year old boy and do light housework. Ap- ply 4S3 North Main. 3.27-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27

NfANTED- High office desk, about feet long. II Also 6-loot counter or table. Union Cloth ing Co.,, 227 Bank. 3.26-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27

WANTED-A woman to keep house in private v family. Apply at Coogan's pharmacy, SS9 Baldwin St. 3.27-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27

MIANTED first-cIass painters and paper-hanky M CTS at once. Inquire Lapaime- Hoffman Co.,, S3 Leayenworth street. 3-21ll
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27

lhlANTED--A first-cIass bottler. Permanent
 M position. Must be sober and reliable. Jean Jacques. 3.26-S ;
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PENNY A WORD ADVS. >s~~

AIANTED- Girls to learn shorthand. Just placed another steRographer with Bron- son < DennisOn. Spring term opens April !. Monroe's Business College, (teIephene) l5I Bank Street. 3-27-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27

AIANTED-Die Cutters on both steel and cars M iron. Good men In both branches. Apply in person to Gorham M'rg Co.,. Providence. k '
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27

WfANTED Experienced hand burnishers os M hollow ware. Apply to Gorham M'fg Co., Providence R. |. 3-2l-S
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27

IkfANTED April 1, ten bright 8irIs 10 learn
 M Shorthand and Typewritln9. Just placed another stenegrapher with Northfleld Knife Go. Monroe's Business College, ISl Bank S. S-27.3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27

VlANTED---vi --vieliaists to know Edwia Raee | " still repairing vioIinss also repairing boWas S7 Melton street. 3.2o-Iz
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27

ITO RENT-Furnished rooms, 50 Linden strser
 Inquire at |. (. krooner's, 2ao North n1i1 street. 9-4-u
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27

First floor. Inquire John Moriarty. 3-23-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27

CHAPTER XII.

I0 HAD not been long in the room IN when a knock at the door an
 SS nounced the girls. I admitted
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27

VIANTED- Competent waitress at Rink res. " taurant, lo3 Grand street. Wages live del-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27

\AjANTED- Young men to Iearn telesfaphys " Just placed another operator with Doslon Street. 3-z7.3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27

IkfANTED Old soldiers and widcws, of soIdieFx fv to know that secure pensions without d<s lay. Peasion vouchers executed. Georfs Reh. surance. notary public. l2-3l.ly
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27

coax the TOrIQ6r 1uCO uuel, tuS Ouly way of course to settle the weighty | matters between them. Buckingham, however, had had taste of Brandon's ] nimble sword play and, bearing in mind Judson's fate, did not care for 1 any more They had met by accident, and Brandon, full of smiles and as po- lite as a Frenchman, greeted him. "Doubtless my lord, having crossed
 swords twice with me, will do me the
 great honor to grant that privilege the
 third time and will kindly tell me 1 where my friend can wait upon a
 friend of his grace"
 I s.There is no need for us to meet over
 that little affair. You had the best of l it, and if am satisfied you should be. l I was really in the wrong, but did
 not know the princess had invited you l to her ball."
 .sYour lordship is pleased to evade,"
 returned Brandon. Tt is not the ball.
 room matter that have to complain of. As you have rightly said, if you are
 satisfied certainly should be, but it IS that your lordship, In the name of the king, instructed the keeper of Newgate prison to contine me in an underground
 cell and prohibited communication with any of my friends. You so arranged it
 that my trial should be secret both as
 to the day thereof and the event, in or der that it should not 'be known to
 those who might be interested in my
 release. You promised the Lady Mary
 that you would procure my liberty, and
 thereby prevented her going to the l king for that purpose, and afterWard 1 told her that it had all. been done as
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-02


Il once heard a minister who boasted
from bis pulpit that he was able to
preach from any text IN the Bible or
hand without thought or other prepa-
ration. and as a test Of bis talent in ex-
temporaneous speaking he invited his
Con Tegation the next Sunday morning
20 hand in any texts they would like
him to preach from. when he would
show them what nc was able to do"
relates the Chicago Record Herald. Tn
order that he might not be suspected Of
surteptitlous preparation the passages
OF Scripture were TO be written upon
slips Of paper. sealed up in envelopes
and placed upon the pulpit Immediate
" before the opening OF the service.
The next Sunday morning the pastor
came bounding In. pride and confidence
cleaning in his eyes. and found num-
Der Of scaled envelopes lying upon the
big Bible After the preliminary serv-
ice he called attention to them and said
he would preach from the text con-
tained IN the envelope that lay on the
top Of the pile Tho remainder he
would reserve ffr future ScbDaths.
Tearing Il open he uufolded a slip OF
paper and read che words once adj
dressed to the prophet Balaam, Am /
not thine ass
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-02
The wedding cnke.

The wedding cake is a development
of the three ears Of wheat carried by
the bride in very olden times as a pre-
sage of plenty Of the good things OF
life In time the grain thus formerly
carried was ground and made into
small cakes. which were thrown over
the brides head as she entered her first
house A pile of these fiat cakes was
laid one upon another, after the man
ner of shewbread in old Illustrations of
Bible times. Thus by natural evolu-
tion came the present form of one huge.
round cake, for whose elaborate APP
pearapee and composition we have the
French to thank.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-02
Do Fishes Heart

Did any one ever see fsh's ears?
DO fishes have earsf 1t has been pret-
" well proved that they hear. Sci
entists have made up a list of about
100 fishes that make sounds. Why
should they make sounds unless they
expect TO be heard? The drum drums.
The puffer croaks. Even the weaSfish
complains with an internal voice when
the cruel fisherman leaves 1t to die in
the bottom Of the boat. Possibly fishes
hear through their teeth.-New Yock
Press