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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-13
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A Strange Custom of Schoolboys and
 stz Teachers.

Leslie'g Weekly. ,
 Barring outs' was one of the Christmas cus- Ions greatly fn vogue ia England three cen- luries ago It is a custom that obtains not pnly in England. but to some extent in our own country. to this day. although # is not particularly Christmas custom in our eoun- lry, Earring out, was the keeping of the teacher or master out Of the schoolhouse until le yielded to such terms as the boys of his Ehool chose to dictate If. the boys were able O keep the teacher out of the schoolhouse for .hree days and nights he was bound by all the avs of the custom to come to terms with the Doys and to grant them all that they demand d In the way of half holidays and abbreviated nason hours and extended Eecesses- IL on the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-13
ohristmas Wonder oranpss.

The wonder orange may be used to conceal small Christmas gifts, and 1t also makes a pretty decoration for the tree. Take a good sized ball of coarse orange colored worsted and begin winding it about the present If tho gift iS not symmetrical enough to admit this, first wrap 1t in nrnzhAd liA~nA names
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-13
A Laundry List for Christmas.

For a laundry list obtain a delicate book slate with two or three leaves and bound fin cloth. From embroidery lined cut q piece suf- fciently large to face the front and back and with a margin a quarter of an inch wide all around
 on one-haIf of the piece mark the words Laundry LIst'' within a famA at the middle,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-13
Oldest Reporter in Indiana.

c. W. Cotton, the oldest reporter in Indiana, is actively at work on The New Albany Daily Ledger at the age of n. He is a wiry little man, whose keen look and sparkling eye denote that he is not iIyasIonr T @ Democrat has been grinSinS i1Sn; ont # copy for nearly sixty years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-13

Hanging three cf
 the pigs up in .
 palm tres to await his rDsuFn pappy
 Ned ahouldared the other two and the saok of crapanda
 and soted the load to camp. which was diefant but .
 miie or 60. and I followed after with my gun. As To- hago tD a tropical is1and the meat would not keep e great while, and wo really had much more than we could eat. but Rappy Ned satd he knew of sosne black people 0EaF 'egt who would aa-
 provided ha could
 beautiful situation
 mine on q hiIikon views eg tropical
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-13

After the worsted is completely wound co as to make . ball the siSe of . big orange fas- ten green tissue paper leaves in a cluster about orange ribbon with which to hang 1t up.
 The wonder orange can also be used to stun into the toe of some expectant Christmas stock fp1 - is
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-13
Haa Been There EimrlE.

'Chria'mus kin Do made ae much pleagnutef aar back tew the tine when ha aaaa a dasA far shs ols ehimnsgpispa himaalas aege s Nutmag
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-13

FREDERICK A. oBER on the other side of the % your what there was left get word to them In time.
 There never was a more for . but than the site oe above shs forest line, witi
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-30

pompous captain? Some alive and prosperous; some. like the captain, gone. to join the dead tune in the realm offthfngs that have been.
 The old tune ceased and with mere clattering and croaking and wheezing the disreputable old organ began an- other which he knew well. It was a dead tune like the others. but one which had once claimed all men for its own and had been so sui.g and played that it had become public nuisance, and, had died from sheer force of its popularity. It was d sprightly thing and had something of abandonment about it, even in it's ghost1y state the dissipated, rolllcklng ghost of q tune, as it were. It took the man back over the years again. and that af;er- noon the clerks in his office were as- tonished to hear their digLiiied employ CT hum occasionally tn 'lms.'.f:
 "Shoo, fly, don't bother me;
 Shoo, fly, don't bothei me;
 Shoo. fly, don't bother Q: ..
 For I belong to Company e.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-30
A Hard Wnrker.

"Private" John Allen, who repre- sented Mississippi district in con- gress for several years, but who was left at home two years ago by con- stituents who thought he was not serious enough to be successful leg islator, was in Washington recently on business co0nected with the, St. Louis exposition. While in congress John Allen was known as "the wit of the house." During his last visit to Washington he was dining with some friends at downtown hotel. The hour was late and the conversa- ton dragged. Private" Allen began yawning. Finally he stretched out both arms and with long drawn yawn he said: Well, gentlemen, must go to my hotel and go to bed, for I have some hard work to do in the morning."
 Knowing MT. Aliens aversion to work of any kind, one of the party said:
 'Why, John, what work have you to do in the morning?"
 "Oh," drawled the Mississippian, "I have to get up.''H ,..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-30
A shnru1ar crian 2.

An enlisted man on board the British
 vessel Drake was being tried for the offense of authorship. The accused,
 who formed one of the crew of H. M. s. Good Hope on the occasion of her recent voyage to South Africa with
 the colonial secretary, wrote and pub lished abook on his arrival in Cape Town, describing the voyage and con taining reflections on some of the ships officers. Indulgence in author ship being contrary to the regulations governing the lower deck, the auth ori- ties ordered that the writer should be
 arraigned on 8 charge of "conduct to the prejudice of good order and naval discipline" He was found guilty and sentenced to three months imprison- mentwith hard labor.-Army and Navy hRe egister Hte
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-30
A Breakfast Food.

The refined and raised-as-a-pet gem tleman from the effete east took his seat at the table of a W. and W. vest ern hotel one pleasant morning and gazed pensively out of the window un- til some one approached.
 Have you any beakfast food?" he inquired in simple cereal accents.
 Well, I guess yes," responded Roar ng Pete. the cowboy waiter. "We got ham and eggs, fried sausage, chuck steak, spare ribs, mutton chops, corned beef hash, hog and hominy, light bread, neavy bread, hot bread, cold bread, corn bread, toast bread, apple butter, peach butter, COW butter, coffee, tea, butter milk and beer. Breakfast food? We'll, that's our winner. NaEs your grub B IN. Y. Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-30
The charatah1e Americans.

The Americans are looked upon by the peoples of Europe as the most wasteful persons in the world, and they do spend their money with freedom unknown elsewhere, because they have the money to spend. But with all their apparent carelessness there is no coun- try in the world, nor is there record of any. in which the people devote so much to the welfare of the unfoFtu- nate and the wretched. The practice has become a habit and, is looked upon rightly enough as an obligation. No one can free himself from it; every one has a neighbor somewhere, and he will not fulfill his obligation merely by de- nying himself of some luxury or pleas ure unless the self-denial benefits his unfortunate neighbor.-Philadelphia Ledger.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-30
ROAST BEEF AS A CURE .-.
 FOR DEADLY CONSUMPTION
SANGONANN Physician GarIb


 HE impoverishment of the blood the only favorable to the life and multiplication of the bacili of k21 tuberculosis IN ORDER TO AVOID CONSUME NNsNlANl TON IT IS NECESSARY TO USE ALBCMT - NOUS FOODS IN SUFFICIENT QUANTITIES DAY AFTER DAY.
 THE PRINCIPAL STAPLE OF ALBUMEN IS OK MEAT IS THE RESTRICTED USE OF BEEF THAT, IS RESPONSIBLE LARGE DEGREE FOR ANlEMIA EVENTUALLY CONSUME '%"< To the is the greatest evil It the internal organs and induces dyspepsia and loss of appetite It d nhes the introduction of into the ungs develops pal paton of the heart neurashenia peculiarly feminine afcons It is the and bound to follow. Women should than Instead the health of their organisms is sacrificed to trmness of figure ~' PRINCIPAL MEASURES FIRST, BID THE USE OF THE CORSET UNTIL THE AGE OF TWENTY FIVE; sEco&o TO INDUCE CHILDREN EAT CERTAIN AMOUNT ROAST BEEF DAILY; THIRD COMPEL AN OPEL ciAL HYGIENic cATEcHisM TAUGHT PUBLIC SCHOOLS; ESTABLISH sANlTARiuM 
 FUTURE MOTHERS SOUND, ROBUST >HEALTH.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-30
Pity for Western Nations.

The Chinese enjoy the greatest lib- erty. The laws of the western nation gre too numerous and too severe. In- stances of their bondage may be given. All the children in the country are bound to attend school at certain age. When an author wants to print a book he has to ask for copyright. Before man can start a newspaper he must apply for certificate from his government sanctioning him to do so. There are fixed regulations gov erning all companies and firms. All marriages must be reported to a cer- tain department for registration. Thus there is no liberty between husband and wife.-Peking Sin Pao.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-30
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DAVID WAKEFIELD.

An evening of rare jollity will be pro- vided by David Warfeld when he ap- pears at Polls tomorrow ill his re- markable characterization of Simon Levi in The Auctioneer" David Be- lasco, whose name upon a production always spells success, hos brought out many stars who still remain under his management. The most notable of these are Mrs Leslie Carter and Miss Blanche Bates, among American act reSses, and now Wartield's name has been added to the list. Each of these is not only a success, but a pronounced success. Warfield was the object of Mir Belasco's observation for many sea- sons, for the brilliant author-manager believed that he saw in him that spark of genius which denotes the true art list. The genuine triumph Warfeld has achieved under Belascos shrewd handling proves again the clear and correct judgment of his manager. His engagement at Polls should attract uncommon interest, not only because both, star and play are distinctly out of the beaten tract, but more especial ly because David Belasco's name upon the production is advance proof of it's thorough excellence. This is instanced in the Nuncommonly strong company which includes such people as Marie Bates, Maria Davis, Eugene Garfield. William Boag, Robert Fischer, Stokes Sullivan, Horace James, Charles Chap belle. Helena Phillips, Dallas Tylor, Rachel McCausland, Dorothy West Rogers, Cyril Vezina, Herman I4echner and others. Prices are 25, 50, 75 cents $1.0O and $1.5O. F>
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-30
COMING EVENTS

April 25-May 2-A. O. H. and Ladies' auxiliary union fair.s x
 May 1-Lafay.ste base ball club lcon- cert and promenade
 May 4-Young Ladies' sodality of St Thomas's church reception and whist.
 May 5-Curran Dry Goods employees reception.
 May 6-Promenade of American band.
 May 6-"Darkest Russia,' by Com, stock lodge, K. of F., at Polls theater
 May & Sociable and dance by milk peddlers of Waterown. May S-Whist and reception by Elite Whist club. May Promenade by Waterbury Military band. / May 9-Concert and dance by St Francis T. A. B. society, Naugatuok. I May 11-sociable and dance by Wa terbury tert o 36, K. o. T. NJ. May 13-16-st Joseph's T. A. society festival.
 May 15-Promenade by Waterbury Military band, Naugatuck. May 16-Clock Case Shop employees sociable. May Waterbury Military band promenade. May 27-Laurier Social club promen- ade and dance. ] ! May 29- -Sociable and dance by Ingeborg lodge, No 2, Order of Vasa.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-30
GHOST o DEAD SONGS.

4 x E The Wheezing of an Old Hand Organ Brought Fond Memories. Ii was broken winded old hand or gan in the lower art of the city. The Italian who ground it's creaking hand le looked overly stricken and discour- aged. Nobody stopped to listen to his music, and no coins fell into the little tin, cup which he offered appealingly to every passer-by. A well-preserved prosperous looking man of 30 came along and glanced at the disreputable outfit Suddenly his eye frightened and he paused before the laboring organ. The Italian smiled hopefully-a child 1bke smile-and held out his little tin cup. A silved coin rated into it. The Well-preserved man of 5O had heard q tune which he had not heard before in y)ears, tune almost forgotten, but which once had been whistled, played and sung by every man, SRennan and child from one end of the republic to ] tlhe other. 1t made him young again, 9lnd he smiled back at the Italian. The tune was "The Daring Young Man on fhe Flying Trapeze," d silly thing, but oh, how popular once!. The popular ity of 'The Good Old Summer Time is as nothing compared to that once enjoyed by "The Man on the Flying Tfapeze," now gone into the limbo of dead tunes and revisiting the upper air again only as the ghost of a tune now and then on some such ancient and wheezy organ as that played by Y the Italian. The man remembered I3,ac S,, tYy and hearing a beautiful young girl \ sing mockingly to him from across tie atream: .-*
 Once was happy but now I'mforlorn
 Ae an old coat that's all tattered and
 torn;s
 in this wide world to fret and to
 mourn;
 rayed by lass in her teens.'
 fe sighed. There was a clicking of
 CTS on the part of the organ and it
 gan another tune that he knew-be-
 an it halteringly and stiffy, as if 1t
 d the rheumatics, but it made it dis
 hctly recognizable. It was another
 host which in life had been as popu-
 r, if not more popular than "The
 an on the Flying Trapeze." Another
 in went into the tin cup and the pros
 erous man hummed to himself:
 m Captain Jenks of the Horse Mar
 ines,
 feed my horse on corn and bcans:
 course it's quite beyond my means
 hough a captain in the army"
 More meaningless and the silly
 ords were, if possible, than those of The preceding ghost, but millions sang them once, and the air was whistled and played on every variety of ihstr,l- ment. It was soon after the great Civ. II war that it came into popularity. The man laughed as he heard 1t and re membered how he had sung it as boy sitfing with his companions on fence inf the village street as n pompous cit fzen strutted by Where were those boy companions now? Where the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-30
DANGER OF CoLDs AND GRIP

The greatest danger from colds and grip is their resulting in pneumonia. If reasonable care is used, however, and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy ta- ken, all danger will be avoided. Among the tens of thousands who have used this remedy for these diseases we have yet to learn of single case having resulted in pneumonia, which shows conclusively that 1t is a certain pre- ventive of that dangerous disease. It will cure a cold or all a:tsck of the grip in less time than any other treat ment. It Is pleasant and safe to take For sale by all druggists.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-30
Dust-Fa11 i'm British Isles.

A dust fall of February has been traced over "A counties in England, eight in Wales and one in Ireland, and it has been reported from numerous places on the continent. The dust over- spread the land like smoke, while near Southampton the cloud was so dense that person could not see to read at noon Like the falls of 1901 and 1902, the dust is supposed to be of desert origin, probably from northern Africa, and does not appear to be volcanic Boston Budget.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-30
Love, Story in Curves.

He loved her devotedly. He was al so bow-legged. Both facts gave him pain at times. He passed it by with a rueful smile, when she merrily said that his affliction gave him such an arch look, and that, after all, he was pretty good sort when you got on to his curves. He bore it patient ly when she referred to his walk as a parenthetical progress. But he re- belled and broke the engagement when she called her pet dog through the wicket formed by his legs.
 ''I may not be so overly ornamen- tal," said he, ''but I emphatically ob- ject to being made useful so unsea- sonably early in the game!" !"-Balti- more American.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-30
Pay to Wear Mem. Clothes,

The right of women to wear male attire in France is conferred by the government as a great privilege, for which, in addition, she must pay S10 a year as tax. The only women to whom the right to wear male attire has been given are George Sand, Rosa
 Bonheur, Madame Dieuiafoy, the Per- sian archaeologist; Madame Faucalt. the bearded woman, and Madame Four reau and Madame de Jeannette. both sculptors.-Toronto Mall and Express.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-30
DUCHESS OF DEMONSTRATE.

EAloD OIy DH oAN oI1LANAJ'
 Miss Adelaide FitZ-Allen i'll the role of the Duchess of Devonshire will be at Poli's Saturday afternoon and eve min. The authoress, Mrs Charles A.. Doremus. has written love romance around the stirring incidents in the life of Lady Georgiana Spencer, which ap- peals to all classes of theatre goers, The action takes place in 1750 during the reign of George the third, and at the time of war betwen England and France over the possession of Canada, and when the low rumbling of discon- tent from the New England colonies were beginning to make themselves heard at the capital of New England. The treatment of the story is clean cut refined and forceful, the wit of a high order and the exciting episodes all \ that could be desired. = The scenery and costumes have been reproduced from old plates of the period of 175O. Seats will go on sale tomorrow, prices being p cents to $1.5O at night and 9 cents to $1 for the matinee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-30
A Paradox.

Smarticus-And so you say "cor- ner" is illegal and dishonest?
 spartacus (warmly)-I most as suredly hold to that opinion.
 And yet, in every perfectly square deal there are, of absolute necessity, fau< tss them Baltimore Anne rican
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-30
umcient in Itself.

Mrs. krotchett-So you're deter mined to leave, eh? I suppose you'll be asking me for reference?
 Bridget-Oh! no. ma'am; Oi won't made it. The lady Oi'm goin' to knows you, an she knows Dive been here for three months.-Philadelp Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-30
VAUDEVILLE Al THE JACQUES.


 The patrons of vaudeville have found so much to admire in the wire walk ing novelty presented by the Three Meers at the Jacques, and there is so much good comedy and novelty ill the other acts on the bill, that the show as a whole is meeting with pronounced favor. The Meers art is novelty, cer- tainly, that is decidedly original; and while it is sensational i'll it's way, there is picturesqueness about it that makes it wonderfully fascinating to the spectators. For comedy there is a lively skit offered by the Richard Colin company under the title of "A Night of Trouble" and other funny of ferings are made by the Folly Trio, John F. Clark, and Rado and Bertrem, while McNamee with rapid clay mod cling and the Four De Lucas in sensd- tiopal somersaulting complete the nov city. Prices are 10. 20 and 30 cents; afternoons 10 and 20 cents. ladies 10. Next week James R. Waite and com pany.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-30
A w0n,mu'm Industry.

About five years ago a Maine woman, taking consumptive husband to the mountains of Arizona, was shown an abandoned claim by her Indian serv- ant. She took it, with great difficulty secured $500 to work it and before the year was out sold it for $50,oo0 and a life interest.-Indianapo News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-30


 &J1S%SSaluR COUNTRY HAS ALWAYS SUFFERED THE SSM kY DELusioN THAT SIZE COUNTS FOR EVERYTHING. EYE Nk1 WE MEASURE VALUE BY BULK AND BY NUMBERS. WR NID IT IS THE SAME ERRONEOUS JUDG- E$SS MENT WHICH LEADS US TO MEASURE THE NA2szoSO IMPORTANCE OF FAMILIES BY THE MUM BER OF CHILDREN PRODUCED IN THEM. Is it not time that should attach rather importance quality size? that Is much better that home shall have from five children strong body vigorous mnd all of them equipped that in the of may them live maturity than that there should be from eighteen half of whom doomed die in infancy and less than half of whom will be fairly educated and equipped for life
 
 I QUICKLY ADMIT THAT THE HIGHER EDUCATION )F WOMEN HAS A TENDENCY TO DIMINISH THE LUMBER OF CHILDREN BORN IN. A FAMILY. IT POST PONIES MARRIAGE It gives girl thousand within herself and thousand interests outside of herself
 The higher education undoubtedly makes girls critical of and independent of them. The we'll educated excepting by woman working together to maintain it in the bonds of love. ...-@.t~. The better educated the intelligent the developed the greater is their of responsibility
 With this increased of responsibility there highly educated greater of personal dignity that felt by less developed When such become mothers they willing and intentional mothers unwilling and acci dental victims of maternity.
 Through the efforts of the college bred in house hold science has received great impetus such woen and the uneducae who endeavorng organize scientific basis and trying make housework recognized being worthy of the attention of educated ~-' THE DIMNurloN OF FAMILIES LET US RATHER REMEMBER THAT oVERPRoDUcTIoN FAMILY THE CHIEF CAUSES OF AsYLUMs AND PooRHoUsEs. Let remember that wise parents will consider how many children they take proper off, how many they mated and which will enable that through body humanity Z.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-30
The Beginner

Ida-Charlie Gum was learning to waltz last night.
 May-How long was he on the dancing floor?
 ''Oh, about two minutes"
 ''Why, Mabel said two hours"
 "No, two minutes on the floor and the rest of the time on my feet."- Chicago Daily News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-30
CHAUNCEY OLCOTT.

The annual engagement of Chauncey Olcott, always an event of interest to a large portion of this community, occurs this evening at Polls, when he will appear in his latest success "Old Linn erick Town The play, which is the most pretentious that Olcott has yet had is from the pen of Augustus Piton, while the songs were written by Olcott himself. They include roliick. ing melody for children, Every Little Dog Must Have His Day." two love songs, ''rhe Voice of the Violet" "Noreen Mavourneen" and q ballad of "The Limerick Girls" The story of "Old Limerick Town" opens in the grounds of Neil OBrien's estate near the banks of the River Shannon, Neil is young man of wealth, fine educa- tion and expensive tastes. His eX- travagence has dissipated his fortune, the inheritance which his father left his at the close of the first act the bailffs are in possession of Neil's es- tate and home. Thrown on his re- sources the young man, his elegant friends, fallen away from him in his poor condition, seeks to retrieve his for tune and bravely starts to work, build ing up the lace industry, for which Limerick is famed and which NeiPs father had started. The energy and perseverance of the young man win him another fortune and the hand of his sweetheart. Incidental to the pro- gress of the play the institution of the Monte de Piete is shown and helps to make one of the strongest climaxes of theG piece. Prices are 9, 90, 75 and $1.00 and $1.50.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-30
M utua1.

Mother-You have accepted George! Why, you know very we'll that I don't approve of him.
 Daughter-That's all right, mother. Neither does he approve of you.-stray Stories. I'M.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-30
maae No ptrerencs to Htm.

Although, doctor, have sent for you, at the earnest solicitation of my friends, and to please them. let me tell you that I have not the least faith in modern medical science"
 ooh, that doesn't matter at all, assure you. The mule has no faith in the veterinary, yet the latter cures him just the me."-Stray Stories
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-30
Only the Tea.

Customer (to head waiter)-Here, sir, this clumsy fellow has spilled half of my cup of tea down my back.
 Head waiter (to waiter, sternly)- Bring this gentleman full cup of tea instantly.-N. o. Times Demo- crat