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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21

rWANTED The people ot Waterbury and
 " vicinity to know that they can get their watch, clock or jewelry repairing done by B. Ruby. l72 South Main street, at very moderate prices All work warranted to give satisfaction. A full line of watches, clocks and iewelry always on hand.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21

WANTED-$5, ,ooC lost on the yacht races.
 and now you are short. Come to Uncle Green. Cash advanced on all per sonal property at easy rates. If you are a winner. then we can sell you nice dia- mond for your sweetheart, ring, If she said yes, gold watch and chain that keeps correct time. Business on the quiet. Great bargains in unredeemed pledges. Some thing. you never saw the like of. M. Green, 2l3 Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21

NO RENT-Storage rooms. $l and $2 I monthly. Inquire of John Moriarty.
 7-7-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21

WANTED-Old soldiers and widows ol " soldiers to know that secure pen sions without delay. Pension vouchers ex ecuted. George Robbins, 63 Center street. (Pcst 49, c. A. R.) Insurance. notary public. i2-3i-ly
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
.~> / PENNY A WORD ADVS. v v @

OST-A small gold locket set with da- h monds. Reward If returned to this office. 52I3 3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-15

cowhide that had the hair turned out
ward and which reached only to the
ankles. Odd as it may seem, such
shoes were worn in Ireland within re-
cent few years. Our engraving is from
specimens in the Royal Irish Academy.
One is arranged to be held in place by
string over the instep, and the other
by leather thong which draws it to-
gether like purse. The material is
untanned cowhide.
In the dress Of native females dur
ing the period Of Roman supremacy in
Briton, we find equally queer taste dis
played The British gym, from which
comes our modern word gown" de-
scended to the middle Of the thigh and
had short sleeves barely reaching to
the elbows; it was sometimes confined
by girdle. Beneath this was worn a
longer dress which came down to the
ankles. Upon the feet, when covered
at all, were sometimes shoes of very
expensive pattern, such as we know
the Romans themselves to have been
very fond Of. When opening Roman
burial place at Southfeet, Kent, in
1902, an extremely beautiful pair was
discovered. They were found in a
stone sarcophagus between two large
glass urns or vases which contained
considerable quantity Of burned
bones. These shoes were Of superb
and expensive workmanship. They
were made Of fine purple leather, reti-
culed in the form Of hexagons all over
the outer surface, and each lace-like,
six-sided division was worked with
gold in beautiful and elaborate man
nor
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-15
Tax Collectors Ruse.

In the district of Annonay, France,
says the London Express, the Gov
eminent Collector of Taxes came to
the conclusion that large number of
cyclists failed to register their ma
chimes, so as to avoid paying the
bicycle tax He, therefore, hit upon
a novel stratagem for finding out the
defaulters.
He called a meeting of all the
cyclists in the district for the pre-
tended purpose of forming a local
touring club, which was to be inau-
gurated by a grand free banquet at
the expense of the promoters of the
movement The meeting was largely
attended, and about 800 cyclists hand
ed in their names. Next day some
fifty-six of these were astonished to
receive notices that unless they
paid their bicycle tax at once they
would be prosecuted for failing to de-
clare that they were owners Of cycles.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-15
OLD BRITISH GARMENTS.
Origin of w ords in Common Use Due
to Their Style.

W AhG1E 0tylGs
The origin Of many words in COM
mon use to-day as names for various
kinds of wearing apparel dates back to
ancient Briton prior to the Roman in
vasion. At that remote period, as we
are Informed by historians, the dress
of the British chieftains consisted OF
a close coat or covering for the body,
called by Diodorus tunic, and de-
scribed as being checkered and Of va
rious colors. It was open in front, and
had close sleeves extending to the
wrist. Their lower garment consisted
of loose pantaloons, called By the Irish
brigis, and by the Romans BRACES and
bracae; it is from this we derive the
modern term "breeches." Over their
shoulders was thrown the mantle or
cloak, called by the Romans sagum,
from the Celtic word sale, a skin or
hide, and from this we can trace the
modern word sack" or "sacque;;" the
latter being merely a French version.
DiOdorus says these cloaks were near
ly always black or blue, but the pre-
dominating color in the checkered
trousers and the tunic was red.
The head covering usually consisted
Of a cOnical cap, which derived its
name from the "cab," or hut Of the
Briton, owing to similarity of shape.
On their feet were shoes made Of raw
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-15
All Over the State.

The 1O-year-old son of Nels Hanson of
Eau Claire fell into Half Moon lake
and was drowned.
Thomas Gallagher one of the well-to-
do pioneers of Blanchardville, died on his
farm, aged 80 years.
While attempting to light gasoline
stove Miss Lena Monroe, aged % years,
of Oshkosh, suffered burns which will
prove fatal.
The Tomah Peat Company, incorporat-
ed with capital stock Of $50, 900, has
begun operations on it's peat marshes a
few miles from
Edward Monzel of Milwaukee was
drowned at Pewaukee lake, by the 'over-
turning of row boat. Edward Mueller,
his. companion, was rescued.
S. S. Strictly of Battle Greek, Mich,
says in letter to Madison paper that
all young women of means under %
years of age may write to him.
James Smith broke away from the La
Crosse police officer and threw himself
in front of a passenger train when ar
rested on a minor charge. He was not
injured.
Tiefell Akey of Grand Rapids had the
misfortune of having his right hand
blown to little pieces, because of the ac-
cidental explosion of large cannon fire
cracker.
Jacob Moss, believed to represent a
large gang of burglars with a fence in
Chicago, broke Jail at Eau Claire. He
had been held for trial for burglarizing a
fur store.
All of the Eau Claire Water Works
Company's property was sold under de-
cree of foreclosure to Herbert Payson of
Portland, Me- the bondholders' trustee,
for S225,000.
While sitting on the bank of little
trout stream which runs into the ST.
Louis river Aleck Resburg, farmer near
West Superior, was taken with a fit, fell
in and drowned.
The building occupied by the Beloit
Gasoline Engine Company and p. HI.
Gradients tobacco warehouse was damag-
ed by fire at Beloit. The loss to the to-
bacco stock may reach $4,000.
John Strange and Otto Konrad have
left for St Louis, where, with the aid
Of former Congressman S. A. Cook of
Neenah, they will try to secure a con-
cession at the worlds fair exhibit for
the sale of novelties made in Oshkosh.
A negro, ORR Brown, formerly a con-
vict in the reformatory assaulted two
little girls, Lennie Haskings and Glennie
ladder, aged years and Z years, at
Madison. One of the children was badly
choked. The negro was captured and
there was talk of lynching, but no ti:ou-
Die developed.
J. E. Donnely of Oshkosh ha: fled
petition in bankruptcy in the United
States District Court at Milwaukee. Liza
bilities are $4,000, with assets of between
$4,000 and $4,000, including exemptions.
Mr.. Donnelly was considered a prosper
Gus retail grocer.
Sneak thieves are operating in Mani
towoc on an extensive scale, several re-
ports of attempted burglaries having
been made to the police. Two times in
one night burglars tried to force an en-
trance to the home of Frank Kadow, but
were unsuccessful both times. There is
no clue to the thieves.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-15
Walk and Retain Health.

Walking Is the simplest, the most
natural and the most wholesome of all
exercises. No athlete ever trains for
a contest, no matter what it's nature
may be, without walking consider
able distance in the open air each day.
Many keep in vigorous health by this
alone, and no matter what other exer-
else you take you must walk. But,
first Of all, learn how to walk. A great
many people walk in an aimleSs, shut
fling manner and secure but little ben
eft from the exercise. In walking for
exercise the effect is better if the mind
is directed toward some pleasurable
end. Walk with consciously directed
movement until you have brought ev-
cry muscle under perfect control of
your will. Moping along in an aim
less fashion, lackadaisical manner does
little good physically and harms one
mentally.
The necessity Of maintaining prop
err, erect position Of the body must,
says a writer in the April CosmOpOli-
tan, be borne in mind. Bear the weight
on the balls of the feet, keep the shout
ders back and down, the chest high,
but do not hold the abdomen inward,
as is taught by many athletic instruc-
tors. Let it be relaxed, for this part
Of the body should move in and out
with each breath. There should be
perfect freedom to breathe normally.
New York World
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-15

good wife How her heart beat; Il
seemed as if he must hear it, in its re-
bellion against the bestoWal of his love
on another.
"You cannot guage the power of my
love for you,' he went on, in the same
tone. He appeared to have forgotten
the presence of Jennie; his hands
were clasped with a tight nervous
grip 81 am tortured by the suspicion
that you do not return it, and without
it life will be thing of no value, a
thing of darkness. Nothing urges a
man to do his utmost so much as the
love of a woman-his love for her and
hers for him. What more can I say?
Nay'-springing suddenly to his feet
Il cannot say more
His face was pale and agitated. she
saw that in one swift glance. The or
deal was over, and life for her had
lost it's sweetness. 1t was just; in the
midst of her pain she acknowledged
that love was a Heaven-sent blessing,
to make the journey through the world
more happy, more endurable, and she
had laughed at it! Now it had taken
possession of it, and she awoke to find
that the love for which she craved was
given to another. She heard him
speaking as if in the distance. Would
she be his proxy?
"You are pale, Miss Nelson; | have
overtaxed your patience. Will you do
it for me?" CA pause.) Can you do
it?"
she covered her face with her hands.
She swayed on her seat. Then a
strong arm was around her and her
hands were gently drawn aside.
my little plot succeeded. I feel
awfully small, though, for playing you
such a trick. But l feared that you
might be foolish enough, even if you
loved me, to fear what Mrs. Grundy
would say to you for not acing up to
your opinions-your expressed, but not
your real opinions. Many persons
nave wrecked their own lives and
those of others by that line Of conduct.
Then had to find out whether you did
really love me, and this little comedy
revealed the fact. But"
''But Helen?"
Bother Helen Did | say I was in
love with her? Of course l didn't.
was very careful about it! Why,
even put you first, when I mentioned
you both in the same breath. But
don't look so pale, my love-" he contin-
ued contritely, as if pallor was the
kind of thing that one put on and off
| like a bonnet ''It was too bad!
behaved like brute! Can you for
give me?"
yes" she replied softly, "for | de-
served it, and-I love you"
"You will have to help me to face
public opinion" she told him, when
he gave her a chance of speaking. she
had regained her self-possession, and
looked up at him with shy smile and
a flushed cheek. 81 helped you to
make love, you know" she added
New York News.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-15
NEWS OF WISCONSIN.
a WEEKS RECORD OF STATE
HAPPENINGS.
Incendiary Fire Scare in Racine-Two
Appleton Men Kill Themse1ves-Ore-
CONS Fireworks All Exploded at
Once Killed by an Automobile.

People of Racine are highly excited
over the alarming number of fires that
broke out on a recent night, the majority
of which were of an incendiary origin.
Fire Marshal Cape and Chief of Police
pfister believe it was the work of some
crank or boys. Extra men patrol the
city now. The worst fire was at the
stables of r. r. Birdsall, contractor, who
lost twenty horses. Among the lot was
q once famous team, Bonnie Phallas and
Gov Rusk, formerly owned by Jackson
1. Case and having a record of 2:36:
Birdsalrs loss is estimated at $1,000,
with So 1000 insurance.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-15
Sugar Cuts out Bees.

The apiary. while his bees buzzed
about his head, talked about the decay
of the honey trade.
1.-THE invention of sugar" he said,
''is what has taken all it's Importance
from honey. The ancients had no
sugar, and hence they attributed to
honey almost divine qualities, and
they priced it above every other sort
of food They even embalmed their
dead in it. The bodies of Alexander
the Great and King Agesipolis were
preserved in honey but in vain for
/ the presarvative effects of the sub
stance are only temporary.
''Ambrosia, the food of the gods,
was supposed to consist of mingling
of honey and milk Aristotle said
that honey fell from the air at the ris-
ing of the stars. Pliny said it came
from the air at daybreak-s whence,
he goes on, we find the leaves be-
dewed with honey when the morning
twilight appears, and persons in the
open air may feel it in their clothes
and hair
."The dew was supposed to contain
honey. Hence the term, honey dew
Bees were reverenced. Everywhere
there were hives. I suppose that l..
600 years ago, there were 1000 bees
for every one we have today. Sugar,
now, comes to us from the cane and
from beets. Hence, daily, the need
of honey and the taste for it wane."
PHILADELPHIA Record
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-15
MY coMRADs..
nv Theodore Roherta.


know him by no mark at all
On brow or coat or varied lands.
10 single clan can compass him
My comrade out of many lands.
nd yet ken him easily;
Young Dick / met when ways were
glad,
md now pledge health to him
For all the joyous days we had.
81 fires that smouldered in the rains
Archie and l were comrades true,
md yet his work was not my work
His knowledge not of things knew;
But we, with open hearts, could share
Tales of our sorrows, and our fun,
IND dry our kits at one small fire
When daylight and the march were
done.
But wherefore name him? Here and
there
I find him as the season turn
The man whose laughter does not jar,
The man whose questions do not
burn
10 surname holds the magic spell;
Nor any rank; nor wise degree;
lie must be Of the seeing eye,
Quick heart, and the unbending knee.
Maybe he paints-maybe be fights!
ALI round the world l hold MS
hands,
And pledge life long health to him
My comrade out Of many lands.
New York Independent.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-15
Thirty Injured in Panic.

A panic among 1000 people at Oregon
resulted from the discharge of the vii
lagos entire stock of fireworks at the
public exhibition in the school yard. 1t
is believed that nearly thirty persons
were either burned or injured by the
tramping of the crowd. The names of
but few Of the victims can be learned.
Most of those who were injured were re-
moved to nearby houses and cared for
by the doctors as soon as possible before
being taken home.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-15
Oshkosh Citizens Are Bitter.

Feeling has been aroused in Oshkosh
by the death of L. s. futile of the in
surance firm of L. S. futile & Bro, be-
ing caused by injuries received when he
was run down by large touring auto
mobile car. 1t is probable that the run
ming Of automobiles on the principal
streets of the city will be more closely
watched and regulated hereafter. 1t is
asserted by an eye witness that the vehi-
Gle was not stopped after the accident
until it had gone nearly a block from the
place Tuttle was knocked down.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-15
Where 1t Comes From.

"Where does the electricity come
from that lights our houses" asked a
teacher in an uptown school the other
day.
"Out Of the WALL replied tiny girl
who lived in an apartment house; "the
ianitor goes and unbuttons it"-New
York Times.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-15
The Worlds Mercantile Fleet.

The worlds mercantile fleet in
cludes at present 26,62S vessels, with
a tonnage of 32,4O0,000 tons. In 1902
it was increased by 537 vessels. The
largest increase was in the French,
Swedish and Japanese fleets, the
smallest in the Spanish.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-15
Tornado Destroys Crops.

A tornado passed four miles south of
the village of Bangor. 1t demolished a
large barn and windmill on the farm of
George Page, laid trees and all vegeta-
ton low for distance of three miles, and
then passed into upper air. No one was
injured
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-15
Neirhbors Commit Suicide.

August Qubitz, a market gardener,
committed suicide by hanging himself in
his barn in the town Of Freedom. His
reighbor, Fred Buxs, chose suicide by
the revolver route a few days ago and
Kubitz went out and hung himself when
he heard of it. Both were refused burial
in the church cemeteries and the funerals
were conducted by an Appleton under
taker with burial in public cemeteries in
adjoining towns.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-15
Rio Grand Stand co11snses.

Under the weight OF several hundred
people the grand stand at the State fair
grounds at La Crosse fell and five per-
sons were seriously injured. Two are in
a critical condition. Several others were
less seriously hurt. The accident was
caused by rotten timbers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-15
The Automobile Out West.

Tourist suppose Birthstone Ike has
killed his man.
Native (witheringly)-His "man?"
Why, Ike has got five hicks in the
steerin' handle Of his automobile al
ready.-Judge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-15
Women Clerks in Germany.

Women clerks employed in the Ger
man state railway offices are not al
lowed to work later than 10 p. N. or
begin earlier than a. NJ
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-15

We have noticed that the smallest
alimony is always given in cases
where the wife has the largest brood
Of children to care for.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-15

A man may be too proud to beg, too
honest to steal and too lazy to work
and yet manage to exist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-21
Andrew Carneqie's Benefactions.

A few days ago there was published
list of Andrew Carnegie's benefac-
lions to date. The record is unique in
the history of philanthropy. We have
become so accustomed to the outpour-
ing of his millions for the good of his
fellowmen that it is subject often
treated lightly and occasionally even
with resentment that that he has made
Yet when we see the number and ma
ture of the items which make up the
grand total, there is something ire
mendously impressive in the display
He has given away over $S5,OOO,O00 in
over 800 separate gifts. Never before
in the annals of the world mas there
been a man who gave away so much
money during his lifetime In helping
others this remarkable Scotch-Ameri-
can has won for himself an honor that
l.: absolutely without a parallel. His
unselfshnes5 has been equalled only
by his snrewdness. His discretion
has been as great as his generosity but
has never hampered it.
1t is the common impression that Mr..
Carnegie's benefactions run almost en-
tirely to Libraries. The published sta
tistics show this to be an error. At
least half of his gifts in amount, though
not in number have been for other pur
poses. He has given $G90,000 for negro
education. $1,000 600 for technical edu-
cation and $2G,O19,500 for general cdu-
cation and research, besides millions
palace for The Hague tribunal. Geo.
graphically Mr.. Carncgie's gifts have
been sprinkled over every state and
territory of the United States. except
Arkansas. Mississippi South Carolina.
Delaware. Rhode Island, Idaho and
the Indian Territory, and they have
also reached Porto Rico Cuba, Canada,
England Scotland. Ireland and Hol-
3 land. AS yet he has not given away
more than his income. The stream of
gifts is continuous and increasing Mr.
Carnegie is now IS years of age. nor
an old man, to be sure, but still o. Il
enough and rich enough to be in Dis m
ger of dying disgraced," according. to
his own theory, unless his benefat lions
in the future are even greater II an in
the past.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-21

contributed by individuals, not by our
government or by missionary societies.
1t was not paid to the Turkish govern
ment but to mountain brigands of Bull
garia. Miss Stone says she does not
want the money for herself, hut to re-
turn to those who contributed it for her
release. If she can succeed in getting
any money out the Sultan she will
work a miracle. That ruler is not III
the habit of paying his just debts, not
to mention claims which are as open
to dispute as this one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-21

They are again reviving the old at
tempt to find some other word than
Americans" for the inhabitants of the
United States, on the ground that the
inhabitants of Canada and of Central
and South America have an equal right
to the design alton and object to its be-
ing monopoEized by the people of this
country The attempt will doubtless be
a futile one. for the custom in this and
foreign lands is pretty well established
and will II OF be easily changed. More
over. the residents of the other coun-
tries of this hemisphere have not
shown the characteristics which the
world las con- to associate with the
words "Amerfca' and "American.'
The sub stitutesa which have been sug-
gested, as "Usans" and "Statesians,'
are tOo absured for any considerations
The My substitute which is in any
way popular is Yankee" and in some
sect .ons there are objections to that,
tho Ugh less vigorous than they used to
be.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-21

The line Peace has it's victories no
le IS renowned than those of war;
which has been referred to as the most
famous in all the works of the late
Richard Henry Stoddard was by no
means original with the good old New
York poet who incorporated it in his
notable work "The Victories of Peace"
1t appears in the poetical address of
Milton to Cromwell, written two CEN
turtles and Il half ago, with only the
gender of "victory" made feminine in
stead of neuter Milton wrote Peace
hath her victories no less renown'd
than war" Beyond that the line is not
trac I'd. but very likely Milton borrowed
it from some Latin poet who had alb
stracted it from the philosophical writ
ings of Il Grecian scholar who had
found it in the gathered wisdom of
Babylon or Egypt. That is the way
with most of the great thoughts and
expressions of our literature.