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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-30
NEWS IN 1915 AND NOW.
rhe Rattle OF waterloo Was Not
Heard 90 Tfu Ssx weeks After
Nc Was Fought.

Leopold de Rothschiid. az a dinner
OF the Newspaper Press fund. drew an
interesting contrast between the meth
DDS used for transmitting news In 1915
and now. His own firm claims To have
been the first Go announce the victory
81 Waterloo H. England. says Country
Life.
by the by. there is tradition at
Somersby, where Tennyson was born
and lived. that they did not hear Of
che battle OF Waterloo there till six
weeks after IL was fought.
Mr.. Leopold de RothSchild. however.
said that his grandfather. who was the
owner OF some ships. gave his captains
direct orders that wherever they went
they were always 10 bring him the lat
sst newspapers. and in this way there
came into his hands a Dutch paper
which contained the intelligence in one
line. Great victory OF the English at
Amsterdam"
His grandfather took the news TO
Lord Liverpool. but was secuted be
cause the Intelligence had arrived on
the previous day that the English
troops had been beaten.
If there Is Waterloo fought in the
future. we wonder how the first intel
ligence will reach London. VIII IL be
10y what we have come 10 regard as the
someO hat proSaic cableCram? VIII Il
be by telephone? Or shall we have {,
In marcouigram? Perhaps there may
be an invention before then that viii
render all these obsolete.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-30
A Mennment 90 Cooke.

II II proposed 10 erecs what il
termed a monument comme.nmorative
Of the culinary glOries Of France in the
center q the great markets Of Paris.
A committee Of city men. headed By a
noted rcstaurateur. has been formed
for This purpose. The memorial s. 10
be 8 large fountain Crnamented by me-
dsllious II celebrated gastronomic au-
thOrifies-Careme. who wrote on The
culinary art; BrilIat-Savarin. author Of
la PbysioloRie du Govt. in which -oc-
curS the famous phrase. "Lhomme
c'esprit seul sait manger;" GrimOd de
IL Reyuiere and two other food experts
Of the past. Around the fountain there
are 20 be sculptured figures Of fsh-
wives. oyster women, poultry and pig
meat vendors, salad sellers and cham
pion market porters, al forts de Ia
halle"
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-30
MONTANA SOCIETY NOTE.
Characteristic Description OF a Bru-
liant social Function Ia the
COW Country.

The bali given al the Palace parlors
over the Crimson Wing saloon last Fri
day night was "a roaring success. re-
ports the Alkali Gulch tMontD Herald.
Pap Henderson tuned up the catguts
end rosined his bow about nine p. m.
and started in on Turkey in the
Straw" Buck Lewis. Badly Williams.
Fightin' Pharaoh. and few more
punchers from the Double Cross ranch
rode over. bringing their seuoritas on
their cayuses behind them. There was
nothing special doing all night. About
two a. n. Big Abe Han. proprietor Of
the only respectable faro joint in AlkaH
Gulch, blew In and began 10 prospect
for a pardner. Abe had been taking
TOO much bottled comfort and when he
jerled Choctaw Kate away from Dan
Weimer and backed of and pulled. 9"
Big Abe. being some doped. fumbled his
gun. and Dams lead pin went lookin'
for room IN Abe's attic. The faro Joint
is now looking for "a new manager.
The boys rounded up their ladies'
about four a. I'M. and vamoosed Itwas
one Of the most brilliant heel-and-toe
stampedes ever held in this settlement.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-30

While waiting in the r, ception room
for their hostess some visitors were en-
tertained 10y that lady's four-year-old
daughter. One Of the callers remarked
- the other; 'She Is not very pref
t-y." NO" instantly replied the child.
II am not very pretty. but am very
smart .'-Kansas City star.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-30

To Care Rhes@afisna In Herse@.
The idea o. curing rhematism in
horses By the means Of brine baths h
Esceisiag tbs suRpcTt Of veterinary
Surgeons. -{
e~~W1 >~<~S go @~~suux
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-11

upper surface which, by their excessive development, have given rise to the train which we are now discussing. The number of feathers comprising the train, however, is far in excess of the number of the tail quills, and it would seem that their number has been increased by drawing upon the back feathers. Tn consequence, then, of the character of this train, it is ob- vious that when erected it cannot oc- cupy the position which is assigned to it in pictures or stuffed specimens-at the end of the body, as though it cor responded to the tail of the fan-tailed pigeon, On the contrary, if we turn to the living bird we shall find that the whole of the feathers of the back are involved in the formation of this gorgeous fan. The small, highly col ored metallic and sharply defined feathers of the upper back are raised to form an oval centerpiece and back ground for the heads whilst the long feathers of the tail proper rise up so as to stand almost vertically beyond the middle of the back-that is to say, so that they entirely conceal the wings when the display Is viewed from the front.
 The wonderful symmetry displayed an the arrangement of the nevs spots
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-11

ought to beat the end of the body
 This mistake would be pardonable if made concerning some rare bird known only from skins" but in view of the fact that the peacock is one of our com mon domesticated birds, it is altogether inexcusable. But very little observa- tion would show that the "tail' of this bird is quite ordinary kind of tail; at all times concealed from view, save when the bird is moved to make that wondrous display which has been the witness against so many of their ina bilfty to interpret what they see. At this time, if the observer will but observe, he will find that the "taiP' Is used as a support to the train, as may be seen in our illustration.
 These tail feathers have their bases covered above and below by certain long stiff feathers known as the tail coverts, and it is the coverts of the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-11
THE PEACOCk'S TAIL
It Is Not What Most People Sup
 pose It to Be.
The Tail Is Confounded with the Train of the Bird-An Inexcus- able B1under on the Part
 of Many.

If ballot were to be taken for the purpose of determining which was the most beautiful of the birds, the peacock would undoubtedly hold one of the high est places on the list. But this fame has brought with 1t rather unenviable reputation for vanity, resting, it must
 be admitted, on a good foundation. Thus it is that, whether serving as the butt of the moralist, or subject for the arc- lst or the taxidermist this poor bird has been made to suffer more misrep- resentation than ordinarily falls to the lot of either bird or mortal. Whilst, to make matters harder, the work of these detractors not seldom appears to re- ceive the sanction of the man of science!
 The misrepresentation we complain
 of rests on misunderstanding It Is popularly supposed that the magnificent train of the peacock is really it's tail, and on this account it is almost fnvaria- bly,, when represented in the familiar expanded form, placed where the tail
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-11
THE HAVING QUESTION.
The Mischieyous Influence of Winking
 at Infractions of Discipline.


 There is a disposition in certain urlarters to advise leniency with the youths who have been proved guilty of hazing in colleges, and 1t is argued that these youths are not necess sarliy the least worthy men in their classes. The idea seems to be that we ought to be economical, auld not waste any pos sible good material for soldiers, sall- orts or graduates of colleges.
 Spacious this argument is, and likely to appeal fo the sympathies of people whose softness of heart has affected their heads. but it is all beside the question. It is not necessary to sup pose that the young men who send their comrades to the hospital by in geniouSly contrived torments are in all respects inferior specimens of human itv. or that they may not make very good men when some of the nonsense has been knocked out of them. The point is that it is a soldiers business to obey orders; that the orders are to stop llazing, and that 1t Is not elevating to the standards of the army to wink at miraculous of discipline. Tn short this is a case in which spade should be called a spade and not teaspoon UT d SOOp
 The danger which is perhaps most Imminent in American life just now is that of disregard for law. The in iquitous influence of political pull which allows one man to break the law and go scot free while another is punished: the subtle corruption of bribery by which money becomes a greater power than law; the irrational mob spirit. which holds that any sort of outrage is iustffialble if number of people are determined to commit it: all these things endanger that respect for law which is the only safeguard of popular liberty. The educated man cannot afford to identify himself with the law breaking force. He cannot af- ford to place irresponsible tradition above responsible government or to make brute force. and not reason, the last appeal among disciplined men, That is why hazing should be pun ished, without any weakening or false sentiment - Washington Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-11

is point specially worts1 of alCen- tion No less remarbc.fie is the fash ion in which the bottom of the train is finished off. It will be noticed that 1t may be traced from the level of the breast on either side, outwards and das11wards, till finally lost at the outer angle of the fan. If the shafts of the feathers of the whole train be exam ined, it will be found that they appear to radiate from the oval centerpiece to which we have previously drawn at tention. Tn the stuffed bird, as in pic lures, all this symmetry is conspicuous by it's absence. Herein the central shield is made to lie horizontally, whilst the lower edge of the fan is made to descend from the top of the back immediately behind the displaced shield. Thus the whole of the body and wings stand out in front of the fan: whilst, as may be seen in the ac- companying photographs, only the head and neck are visible from this point of view. The display, as repre- sented by the artist and the taxider. mist, is physical impossibility
 w F. iPYCRAFT.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-11
ToLERABLY GOOD MAN.

The man who has lived in the rural regions of the United States is very likely to have met and known some fel- low citizen who cherfshes views ofNwo- mankind such as were expressed yes terday by farmer 65 years of age, who testified in his own defense in Missouri court room.
 This farmer. being a widower, had advertised for a wife, and when the Widow Mason appeared on the scene he engaged to marry her. Tn order to produce favorable impression on the widow, the farmer, whose name was Sanford Freeman. told her that he owned a farm in Cass county and had $2.O00 in cash. When the law yers got hold of him in court he frank 1y admitted that he had lied to the widow, but claimed that this was no sin. He entertained the jury with the following notions of the fair sex:
 If woman has money it smooths over all her defects and failures. A woman may have a hip knocked down or two or three splint knots and spav- fms. but if she's got the money, she looks as clean cut as a young colt When thought this woman had S15,- GOO I told her could come as near loving her to death as any man living, but when I found she had no money she didn't look right to me.
 "As for me lying to her, excuse that on the ground that when a man wants to marry he's bound to make things look as favorable as possible. That's natural. All things is fair in courtin' and .hoss-t -tradin' People that know me think I'm pretty tolerable good man."
 Yes we all know the rural widower. Sometimes he moves in to the cityl who is prepared to lavish his second hand affections on tile dame who has a few thousands, but whose love-" as he calls it, evaporates instantly when he finds that the lady's motives in marriage. are the same as his own. Not infreauently it happens that the widower- fools himself, or allows him. self to be fooled by a marriage con- tract based wholly on these mercenary motives, but the chances are that. if so. he has. like farmer Freeman of Missouri. ''done his darndest" to de- ceive the object of his acqufsitive scheme.
 All things is fair in courtin' and hoss-tradin' "-is not this what the late Benjamin Harrison would have called a maxim ?-and a maxim widely held in the United States of America?
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-11
Faahion,a Echoea.

Tweeds in two toned grounds of pop ular colors are illuminated with bril- liant specks and hubs of mohair.
 Large velvet covered buttons orna- ment some of the zibeline costumes
 Gray this winter associates itself with orange, Introduced with artistic skill and developing the latent beauty in the gray.
 Fabrics are following the coloring of furs, and the mole shade in soft cloth makes a most delightful gown.
 The large muffs and long ended pei crimes are very becoming to tall, slen- der figures.
 The girl with sloping shoulders is in the front rank of the procession.
 Shaded plumes and shaded hat trim mings are all the fashion.
 Sleeves are largely of the mandarin order, with very deep cuffs and the fullness pushed up near the elbow.
 The short round skirt is being rap- idly revived for all but dressy wear.
 Angel sleeves" of lace, adjustable by means of tiny jeweled pins to vari- ous evening gowns, represent clever notion of a society woman.
 Waistcoats of plaited surah ribbon in contrasting colors are a Paris fancy for men
 Fine French flannel makes pretty and serviceable waists.
 Leather waist belts are all the vogue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-11
MAINTAIN ASSOCIATION.
Gave Sixth Annual at Leavenworth Hall Last Night.

Gave Sixth Annual at Leavenworth Hall Last Night
 Leavenworth hall was much too small to accommodate the large num- Der Of people which tried to crowd into it last night. The attraction was the sixth annual entertainment and socia- ble given by the Manhan Aid associa- tion It was a fine. success, socially and financially. The entert rtainment was opened with an overture by Faul-
 mann's orchestra. Messrs Kielys and
 Nolan appeared in character sketches
 and did some clever work A fancy drill and dance was given by Miss Nellye Reeds class. It was pretty.
 Miss May Phalen was accompanist.
 Miss Ruby Page rendered several de- lightful plano selections, while Miss Marian Colby showed that she pos sessed much histrionic ability A song and dance by Messrs Gall and Riser scored q hit. Joe Grevier accompanied on the piano. A monologue act by ".
 s. Rollins was. fitting end to a fine
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-11
"TSHiE CHRISTIAN" :"

Three Crowded Houses are Almost As
 sured for the Above Production.
 It is a source Of qualification to the members of Comstock lodge, Knights of Pythias, and Waterbury company, No 20, U. R., K Of F., and as we'll to the members of the dramatic portion of those organizations, to know that it is almost an assured fact that three crowded houses will attest their faith in the expected success of the presenta- tion of 'sThe Christian" which will take place at Polls theater next Wednesday, and Thursday evenings and Thursday afternoon. It is un- necessary to tell you about the play, for most of the people of this city have seen it produced by the best profes- sionals in the country. Suffice it to say that it is one of the very best dramas that has been played on the American stage. The young ladies and gentlemen who will present II next week have been carefully selected from the large List of amateurs in this city. and in rehearsels they have
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-11
HOW WOMAN SUFFRAGE WORKS

Some time ago we heard frequent statements to the effect that the regen- eratiOn of society was to be attained by giving the ballot to women. Several states have done this, Colorado among them. But events in Colorado recently tend to the conclusion that the new birth has not yet taken place.
 In this connection an article in the Outlook, written by Elizabeth Me Cracken. is in point. The writer made visit to Colorado and studied the re- suits of woman suffrage there. As a woman she might be expected to favor whatever is clearly for the benefit of her sex. But the result of her studies is not such as will give pleasure to the warm advocate of woman suffrage. The women of Colorado, according to the writer mentioned, regard the ballot as an end and not means, as toy to be played with or weapon to be Wielded. Hence it is said that public life in the state is hysterical. and that the discussion of any public question is marked fby a tenseness out of propor- tion to it's importance. Besides, every charitable act on the part of a woman is construed to be a bid for voice. Re ferring to the specific charge of this sort the writer says:
 This accusation I repeated to a friend of the woman against whom it had been made, in order that she might refute it. To my astonishment she said: Certainly! The people she helps will Of course vote for her. For whom else should they vote She has been kind to them. It its for their own good to give her their support
 'tBut granting that I said, isn't being friendly to them in order to se- cure their support a sort of bribery ? Isn't it fbuyilfg voteS-with kindn ess. I know. but still buying votes?'
 Well. said my companion. sshe must have votes. You wouldn't have her buy them with money. would you?'
 This idea that one must have votes. which is eminenetly characteristic of the professional politician. is precisely what makes so many reluctant to see women enter the field of politics. and which makes so many ladies of re- finernent hostile to the suffrage move ment. A workman in Colorado is cred ited with the remark that "women don't change politics as much as poli- tics change women" Undoubtedly 1t fig this belief that stands in ta1e way of the extension of woman suffrage for whenever the women are practically unanimous in demanding it. it is certain to be granted. Louisville Courier-J four nal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-11
e.HF,ARra or MA RYIAND.v

There were but two or three good characters in. the production of the above popular play at Polls theater last night. It was very difficult for that reason to get the audience to en- thuse very much over the various DOT tions that should have been exceeding ly strong and inspiring. Clifford Storch as the drunken Colonel Thorpe was probably the best character. in the company and he was closely followed by John. N. Stevens as Provost Ser geant Blount. Edwin L. Bennison as Lloyd Clavert and William McIlaugh
 lin as the sexton. The ladies of the cast were hardly up to the standard for such, production with possibly the exception of Florence Rossland as Nancy McNair, The scenic effects helped. to make the play more interest ing
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-11
PROF. PROVOST

The oldest and most popular Teacher of Dancing in this city, makes the an nouncement that on Tuesday evening, December 15, he will start his fifth new beginners class of the season. All those wishing to join will please call at his rooms, and Meigs block, Bank street. Open daily.
 NOTICE.
 On Saturday afternoon, December 12. at o'clock, will start beginners class for children. Price 25c per lesson.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-11

proven the selections were excellent ones. Let us glance over a few Of the people Wbo are taking the various parts.
 Sadie Hollywood Riley will enact the role of Glory Quayle, and all her previous successes will vanish before the assured success of this her latest effort. She will astonish even her most enthusiastic friends and will Jequal if not surpass any record of any amateur in this or any other city She fits the part to perfection and she will carry with her in it's presentation con fidence and plenty of ability.
 F. $. Phelps will have every oppor- tunity to show his worth in the char acter of John Storm. Here, too, vii be some surprises. He can do the character and do it to a nicety. In rehearsals he has more than shown ability and his work with the co-star' Sadie Hollywood Riley, has been al most perfection
 w H. Benham is directing the pros duction and will also play the part of Horatio Drake. Although Mir Ben ham has been a very busy man direct ing the production, he has had ample time to prove that he is as well a clever actor and his part of the work Will be well done.
 These are only a few of the many who will make q genuine sllccess of the play. All could be mentioned in the same manner if lack of space did not prevent. Each has his and her part learned to the letter and each will add interest to the whole production. It will be an amateur dramatic sue cess of this city without any .exaggera- ton
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-11
Theatrical
 Fraternal
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VAUDEVILLE AT THE JACQUES
 Whatever may be the fortune of dra- matic attractions these days, there is certainly no falling off in the popular ity of vaudeville, as may be seen any day by look in at the Jacques. There is all hustle to accommodate and please the large audiences, while these show in abundant measure their lively appreciation of what is being done to provide for their pleasure and comfort. This week shows no exception to the rule, for the two European novelties offered by the Willis Family and the Schenck Brothers have made such a phenomenal success that on all sides the show is regarded as one of the big ones of the season. It is symmetri- cal in it's features and certainly offers pleasing entertainment to all who see it. Prices are 10. 20 and 30 cents; afternoons 10 and 20 cents, ladies 10. Next week Eva Nudge.
 ssNO WEDDING BELLS FOR HER ,
 Lovers of. melodrama will be treated ] to a thriller tomorrow afternoon and evening at Polls when ssNo Wedding Bells for Her. will be played. The title was suggested by an incident in the drama, in which young, lovely and virtuous girl is drugged and dis honored by villain masquerading iT the guise of man. The girl, almost crazy with grief and shame, is un able to keep the disgrace to herself and on the day set for her wedding with the man of her heart she tells hel affianced husband the terrible story Misunderstanding the circumstances and with his mind poisoned adroitly by the villains intrigue, the bride groom elect discards the broken hearted woman. and it is not until the final denouement of the plot that all is righted The scene of this great play is laid in the mining regions neal Wilkesbarre during the last great coal strike. The characters are all more or less identified with the coal mining industry, and the scenes include a rep resentation of Colliery No neal wilkesbarre, one of the most famous collieries in the United States. Prices are 15 and a25 cents for the matinee and at night p. 8, 30 and 75 cents.