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The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-07-20

A New York physician has a plan
TO make electricity take the place OF
whisky. That is entirely practical up
to the next morning. The old-iash-
toned convivialists will miss the head.
ache and the dark brown taste
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-07-20
Paris Muslin and Lace.

Every woman of taste likes TO be
the possessor of dainty underwear.
well made and carefully fitted This
very simple little corset cover 10
shaped on admirable lines and com.
bines perfect smoothness at the back
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-07-20

The name of Betsy Ross, who made
the model of the United States flag,
Is a good deal better known than the
names of thousands who have died
for 1t.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-07-20

The pallbearers at the funeral Of
Laurence Hutton we're six men who
had been his dependents in life-a
coachman, two hack drivers, a gard
ener and two farm hands. At the fun
erals Of most authors this would not
be possible.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-07-20

II might be well also to teach every.
body that nobody need drown who
keeps his arms under water and his
legs working as though he we're going
upstairs.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-07-20

Again has come the season OF the
year that reminds us of the old maid
who hired a boy to pick her cherries
for her and stipulated that he should
whistle briskly all the time that he
was up the tree.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-07-20

The straw vote promises to be I'M
usually heavy this year. And the fool
that rocks the boat will be found
among those who vote early and as
often as the hat is passed,
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-07-20

Three hundred more people have
been hurt in toy pistol accidents. Sac
rifices on the altar of foolishness never
cease for a lack of victims.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-07-20

Venezuela has a new constitution.
Those South American republics"
feel that they are falling behind the
fashion unless they get new consti.
tuition every year.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-07-20

Some scientist has discovered that
the burning of incense will keep away
mosquitoes. Most men will, however,
cling to the idea that tobacco smoke
is Just as good.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-07-20

Mrs. Frances Crane Lille may be
right in the opinion she expresses
that girls should be put into boys
clothing. but she is likely to have
discouraging experiences II she ever
tries to do IL.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-07-20

Perhaps the cut-rate immigrants
who are turned back have no reason
to complain. Twice across the Allan
tic for less than $40 is cheaper than
staying at home, and the trip is rest.
full.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-07-20

It is not true that the college motto
is: Cast your honorary degrees upon
the waters, and legacies shall return
to you after many days.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-07-20

Begin now to look in the New Eng
land papers for little items about I'M
fortunates more or less seriously in
jured by falling out of cherry trees.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-07-20

Two pests possibly might be abated
If the gypsy moth and the boil weevil
could be turned loose on each other.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-07-20

II is easy enough to understand how
such an Office as that of Governor
General of Finland might have to do
considerable searching for the man.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-07-20

With 100000 more men than WON.
en- in Canada, the necessity for reci-
procity with the United States needs
no further argument.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-07-20

Coats OF pongee with collars and
trimming Of lace are eminently smart
for young girls and are both charming
and serviceable. inasmuch as they pro-
vide Just the warmth needed on
summer day. This one IL exceeding
ly simple but includes an inverted
plat at the back which gives add
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-07-20

winter OF 1851, writing at that inter
val The House of the Seven Ga
bles," which took him five months;
The Wonder Book" and the "Tangbs-
wood Tales"
AS is well known, Mr. Hawthorne
did not possess the happy tempera.
ment of his wife, and the manner of
his leaving Berkshire was abrupt In
July, 1851, he wrote to his sister
Louise: II think we shall remove TO
Mrs. Kemble's cottage in the course
Of the autumn, for this is certainly
the most ircunveuient and wretched
little howell | have ever put my head
in. Mrs, Kembe has not more rooms.
hut they are larger and perfectly con.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-07-20

Haiti continues to furnish substan-
tial ground for the theory that 1t is
in for a spanking one of these fine
days.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-07-20

Imprisonment having become a
tame story, our war correspondents
are now getting themselves shot as
spies-almost.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-07-20

tional fulness and provides becoming
folds. The sleeves are full and ample
and the coat can be worn open on
closed. made with or without the ooL
lar. The quantity OF material required
for the medium size no years. 10 6A
yards 81. 2,a yards "A or az yards
81 inches wide.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-07-20

Perhaps some day the marriage
ceremony will read Till death OF
divorce do you part"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-07-20

Cheer up! The Texas yield of wa
termelons will very soon be 100000
a day.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-07-20

An automobile race in which no
lives are lost is almost too tame to
be designated as sport"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-07-20

and a costume all in one shade gains
immeasurably in style.
Ecru lawns and India linens are sub.
stitutes for natural linen bastiste and
grass cloth, and mercerized cham.
payne are substitutes for Shantung
pongees and the other natural-colored
silks now so much in vogue.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-07-20

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-22

Court vigilant, +. of A., will hold n special meeting at 8 o'clock tonight Tn their reading room in c. A. R. hall. All the members are requested to attend.
 A few rain drops on straw or the dampness of the dew in the evening when the hat is covered with dust is what ruins your straw hats. Be sure and Keep them well brushed the same as any other hat. If yours Is soiled now is the time to get a pick of line ones at Upson, Singleton x Co.'S for a small price. ,
 The board of finance met yesterday afternoon and approved the, half monthly payrolls. The session was held at 3 o'clock instead of 4, the usual hour. In talking over this matter it was decided to meet at 3 o'clock from now on until further notice, the mem bers stating that one hour was as suit able to them as another so as no reduc- ton was made i'll their salaries. @
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-22
EVENTS
Entertainments, Fairs, SociabIeS of local Interest
:

July 22-Piano recital by the junior pupils of Louise J. Malone at Town hall. Watertown.
 July g Baseball at Waterville grounds. Waterbury Consolidated vs Waterville.
 July 25-Shirt waist dance by the pupils of Miss Reeds dancing acad- emy at Knights of Columbus hall. E July 24-BaSeball at Riverside grounds, City Amateur league, three games. s
 July 27-Promenade by Waterbury Military band at the Auditorium.
 July 2S-Lawn fete by the Lady Maccabees at 798 East Main street.
 July 2S-Lawn fete under patronage of St Michaeps churchaat Pythian hall, $WaterviIle. e4
 July 28, %, -Midsummer bazaar Tor the benefit of St John of the Cross mission at town hall Middlebury July 31-Clambake by the Spion Kop Social club at Spion Kop grove.
 Aug 6-Annual, excursion of St Jo- seph's 1T. A. society to New York and Coney Island via Bridgeport.
 Aug e14.-Railroad Mems clam bake at Moore's grove.
 August 15-Festival by Vittorio Elm manuele IT Society at Driving park.
 Sept 8-9-10-Firework celebration at Bank street lot. m s Sept 10-17. Promenade and carni- val of the Brooklyn Athletic club at their hail.
 Nov 3-4-5 Grand union fair by the Ladies' auxiliary and Third division, A O. H., at Columbus hall, fNauga- tuck
 All this week-Vaudevflle at Forest park, afternoon and evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-22
DAY AFTER DAY

we read the newspapers, and US too comical to see how trifiing some poll ticians think of telling great pls. naughty story. For instance, some oh them will say Parker i5 going to De our next president, because he IS gong " win in walk (he'll nave a tired 1eelllis after the walkg and then they'll say as for Waterbury CD there is no eartnly reason why she won't go democralS Then again you'll hear others say Roosevelt is surely our next presluen'' L. md for Waterbury @ she'll give Rooss- welt the largest majority any canuluase te ever received. Well, the above goes ~ show how easy it is for some people ,W " sxnound downright Notifications at Viii However. we can forgive polluclans.. . But when you read an adyertlselnn ,,.. aid find you are being hoodwlnhkeeu ke " misrepresentations BEW ARE IT I. any my. one tells you they can sell you pSssea s,..sea quality Tea, Coffee, Butter or oplow o,. than we can, just think the InatleI " tha and if you do not think we seA .ne best just buy half 9 pound. ana eoln soIIs pare it with what the other lelioM sei soi,. and then judge for yourself tnal 1sr.qI1, larr, isn't it? This week we nave ro2n oIda .Snecials" you can have your cnolcs' with assnor1nd of our warranted gooa 5o-cent Tea; one of the FOUR is is a lapse as enameied dish pan. And say, UT Ioc Butter took a drop; it's 22c now. ano ,i a cap with each pound. Our Cofrees aLe 's freshroasted and they in the cup speaA for themselves at
 Phelan's T Store.
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 s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-22
TheMiIIer&P Peck(,O
 July Clearing Sale. Here Her F'..I' Are Soma Money Savers

5 faFs 7 s 4. 5. 4 4 Ez zf A MEMS FURNISHINGS. At 39c-rMen's Negilgee Shirts, were 5Oc. bff eFr 7ii uei l. At 40e- Men's Negligee Shirts of woven
 Madras, separate cuffs, faced sleeves, regular price 75c. 9s At 59c-Men's Negligee Shirts of white
 and colored madras and Oxfords,
 actual value sS9c.
 At 79c-O Our entire line of Mems dollar shirts, attached and detached cuffs.sf At Sl .007Our entire line of dollar-fifty
 Shirts. { @s.. 5, se. ,fs se.4, < # E At 5225c-T-Men's Suspenders. were soc. At l9c-7 Boys wash Hats from 25c.
 DRESS SUIT CASES. x At $39S-Just received, another lot Of makers sample cases, 1 ranging in gIyalue from $5, all at one price, S3.98. At 9Sc--A canvas coyerednlinen lined
 Case, leather handle, heavy leather corners, brassed locks, catches, and inside straps, value $1. %. , 3,4.. Other Gases from $1 ,.9 9 up to SHEDS. RI WoMEN'sf AND CHILDREN.s UN- 3..s DERWEAR AND HOSIERY. At 5c- " onen's odd Vests, from 121ac. At 10c.i 3 for 25c-Women's Vests, from a3f 121ae. lT.@ ,efa fffB At 15c 2 for 25c- Women's long sleeve
 Vests and Knee Pants, were 25c
 each, Hg
 At 15e 2 for 25q- ChiIdren's {, white
 gauge Vests and Pants and Boys bal
 briggan Shirts and Drawers, were f75c each ss a5 ss At 10c. 3 for 25c7 Children's black lace
 Hose, sizes 6 to 711a only, value 15c
 pair. s* At s1oc. 3 for 25c-I ladies' black and
 tan Hose. from 1211ac.
 At 25c-Balance of Lord & Taylor's
 sample Hose, from 49c.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-03-31

The genial bishop OF New York and
the most famous OF English-speakins
actors doubtless have already much In
common with one another. ssys q writ
er In the Philadelphia Press Were
there nothing else. however. they have
both been victims OF q similar misun-
dersundlng OF a kind which IL pecu-
iisrly the product OF twentieth century
fame. Every one 10 familiar with the
story OF Henry Irving. arrested in bis
walk down the main street OF a small
English town by the earnest gaze OF
small girl and OF her triumphant an
swer TO bis pleasant remark. You
seem to recognize my face. my little
maid" "Nes. sir. you're one Of Grand
grind's pills.
Bishop Potter had nearly the same
luck when travelling some yesrs ago
In Minnesota. He noticed a fellow
tourist. while waiting on a railway
platform. cycling him with great curl
osity. Excuse me. mister be was
eventually asked. but think I've
seen your picture In the papers" Prob
ably" admitted the bishop. kin l
AK continued the fellow traveller.
edging nearer. what you was cured
,fr~
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-03-31

ossy & IT, hsss q ~ seey. -. q
Isast SHARES nryt hensrs With H. ~
steS.
One morning. - tbs tale runs, The
doughty captain was stroliinS along
the shore near the mouth Of Indian
creek with = clam hoe In bis hands.
when he caught sight Of lobster
claw protruding from the sand- The
unusual side to this discovery was
that the claw was about . hundred
times larger than any whole erusfecean
the captain had ever encountered
Thinking II was but q iifele<s relic
Of some species belonging 10 ages n
gone. the captain gave the claw .
sharp blow with the hoe
II proved TO belong to the very zc-
tive present. however. and swapping
its claw on the offending weapon the
lobster nearly wrenched IL from Grsy's
hand The timely appearances OF an
other fisherman enabled the captain
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-03-31
His Time was Sos o.

A man OF q mercenary srsvft had
several sons. one OF whom waa on thu
eve OF his twenty-nrst birthday. The
father had always been q strict disci
plinarian. keeping his boys well under
parental charge. allowing them few lib
critics and making them work hard
II was with q feeling OF considera
BILE satisfaction that the young mar
rose on the morning Of his btrthda
and began to collect his personal BE-
lonsings preparatory to starting cot 1,
the world
The farmer. seeing his son packing
his trunk. which he rightly judged ts
be evidence Of the early lose Of 4 good
FARMLAND. stopped at the door OF the
young mans room and asked what be
was going to do.
The boy very promptly reminded his
father OF the day Of the month and
the year. and declared his intention Of
striking out in the world on his owr
account
Not much you won't shouted the
old man. at least not for . while
yet, You wasn's born until after Il
o'clock. 50 you can Just take OF them
good clothes and hx TO give me an
other half-day's work down In the 20
tsto patch"
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-03-31

policy king" who millions
a
Originally Adams policy
npus,or and finally gained monopoly OF the business New York
he
His
had fairly
sold Then arranged numbers should that
required smallest
q 10
with
fashionable schools ladies'
be
disappointed a
did h TO
social
n q He blu q he
he
4 making doonsts-Boyces Weekly
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-03-31
HAD ENOUGH OF ARTILLERY.
Rsssie csstie.sa Creates a - nee men
ct Hand Psrforssacs.

Rsssie Csstiss sn Creates A .. nee ne o.
ct . Hand Psrfor.sacs.
An amusing Incident occurred az 9
concert by Thomas Preston Brooks
and hls famous band during a recent
tour OF the New England States.
Among tho early arrivals al the
opcrs house were an elderly gcntiemsn
and his wife from tine country and
they WEIR shown to seats well toward
the front OF the house.
When the curtain srosc. revealing
the nifty musicians sttractively group.
ed on the stage. their natty uniforms
aud respiendcnt instruments compiet-
inr = picture OF dazzling effect. the old
gentleman from the rural district was
all enthusiasm Gee whilliken. Man
ds, be they all roin' TO play at onctT'
he calculated. TO the amusement OF er-
eryonc seated near him.
A storm OF applause greeted the re-
nowncd La ndmasfer when he appeared
on the stage. which seemed 10 mysf-
~ our old friend. That's fne-loot-
in Teller. but he ain't played nuthin'
yet" said he. whats Sll this hula
baloo about anyway II be goin' TO
play q tune on that huskin' pcry" Just
at this moment Brookc's baton was
raised. there was an instant OF eager
and then The pand struck
up a stirring march. when the music
had ceased the old gentleman was in
rcstasies. He appisuded and stamped
bis feet vigorously. then jumped up
out OF his chair. waving his hands in
The air and whistline like = gallery
rod. when his wife pulled him back
INTO his seat be shouted: by cricky.
l never heard such music a.
hat before. Seth Tibbitts and his old |
iddle don't amount to shucksr'
And % II continued throughout the
,onccrt. Uncle Reuben growing more
nthusis site with each number.
Near the end OF the program was
he anvil chorus from I'll Trovatorc.-
endered with spectacular sppurtenan-
es. During this selection ak rcd
hirted biscksmiths occupied the front
{ the stAEr and played the anvil &C.
ompa uimcnt to the music. while q SEN
stional effect was produced by the
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-03-31

10 dig up the giant beast from It's
hole In the sand Securing the lob
ster with heavy hshiine. the men
drs eyed IL home. where IL Immediately
became the center OF a group OF as
ionished natives. The lobster was
fastened TO pile supporting dock.
but the following morning there was
a pile missing. also the lobster. which
had been named Hercules because OF
its immense size A search soon re-
vesIed the crustacezn's where's bouts
from the roily water caused BY drag
ging the heavy pile. and he was re-
captured after another fierce struggle
In which the hsbermen's boat was
nearly wrecked BY the beasts trenen-
dous struggles. The animal died soon
after being recaptured. however. nor
standing captivity well
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-03-31
she UNDERSTOOD. or COURSE
sssrlss Of the ciress for the Assoc
~sas OF . g. fssrNui-

sssrlss Of the ciress for the Asses
neat Of q fs.~srL
II lss besn ssld that children spcai
the best English In the world Ia tia
their ideas arc beat expressed In th.
fswsst words and 10 the point
Andrvw slmonds Of Charleston 4,
convinced that their powers Of yer
naeu.ar arc superior 70 hls talent Tot
tnisilisihis description.
10 was enc Gay trying 90 Interest
his little girl. ncuriy years old. ~
telling her stories OF the circus. sh~
loy~d hr..es and was particularly I'm.
pressed by the fszts Of the bareback
ridsrs. says the Kew York Times
Now be said. taking q chair by
var OF illustration. this 10 = borS &.
A man come. In on him and rdss
him all around the rlnx standing W
without any saddle OF bride Tbss
directly another horse comes In bar,
back quitting another chair by tie
nrsu. and the man rides him. to-
Just In tho same way. until at laa
there are four horses. ans he rides
them all around the ring at the same
time. And . row Of four chairs repre-.
sents the four horses. Now. wasn't
that liner
The little one looked up. very grave.
her eyes full OF the doubt and cred
ulity that 90 often puSsics US:
-Yes-he had many legs man"
-And I had to 60 all over that story
arzln." said Mr. Slraends.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-03-31

nrins Of sixteen electric cannon at reg
ulsr intervals.
When the nrst gun was fired the rus
tic lodged ercitediy and began TO get
nervous The next discharge added &c
bis discomfort. and when the third
cannon went OF be grabbed bis hat
and started hastily for the door. fol-
lowed by bis faithful spouse
A they disappeared through the en-
trance the old man shouted back at the
doorkeeper: -B'gosh. got enough O.
that kind O. music at shiiohr'-Chi.
csgo Chronicle.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-03-31
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Short


Once. at . reception In London. Al
tndlscrset gentleman said to Lore
North: who II that uncommonly ugly
lady opposite TO your THAT uncom
monty ugly lady. sir. il my wife" mo
my lord" said the querist. trying e
save himself. II mean the one at hei
right" THAT. sir. Is my daughter"
John Coates. the English singer. once
met = countryman ia the gallery al
coyent Garden. London. when "Lohen,
grin" WAS being sung. As soon ~
the curtain fell. he was asked all about
the story. The tenor explained. expa.
uating on the Holy Grail. until his
listener. = broad-faced Yorkshireman n.
seemed quite satisfied In the second
act the stage Is dark. and some one
came In with a lamp In hand. As he
peered Into all the corners the bucolic
gentleman became very much excited
He nudgsd his neighbor violently. and
asked 10 a husky whisper; lis he look
Ing for the Holy Grailr
Nat Goodwin was examining a can
vas at an art exhibit In Boston the
other day. when the painter OF the pie
turs approached him and said; .You
seen to like that pieturey' Like H."
answered Goodwin: "a man who
would pe-petrate . thing like that
ought 10 get six months" This was
too much for the artist -why. what
do you know about paintingY' he ex-
riStneJs ssxausra anfx an .rfox H..
can you know bad picture. You
never painted one mo" drswled
Goodwin. that's true enough. But
know a bad esq when run across II.
snd. would you believe II. never laid
one. either"
J. /. Toois wss fond OF relating the
following snecdots Of luncheon once
given by Bret HATE; After q greet
Ing from my nost. uarte said: Let
me Introduce you 10 the Duke OF ST.
Aibsns-' 'oh. yes I saId. with a smile.
and shook hands with tho gentleman
who was assuming that character. as
] thought Thea he introduced me 10
Sir George Trevelyan. and | had hard. |
~ shaken hands with bin when my
host said: 4 would like TO introduce
you 10 Count Bismafrk' oh. yes
said. bowling 10 the newcomer. how
many more 81 you are th~rer Where
is Won Moltte. for ins.Ancey Bro,
Hsrte laughed. so did TFereiyan:
comedian Is allowed certain privileges.
and my remark WAS considered. I dare
say. more or less eoI2gilnsenfnry. bat
had no idea what fool wzs MAX,
Ing Of myself A. luncheon ! said 10
tho man who sst n~rt me Who IL the
gentleman Hartr introduced sne to Ms
81 AibsnsY The Duke cf s. Albans.'
BE- replied. And tho man oppositey
Herbert bismarck. the primers son
No I said. 'r~aliyY oh. yea be
said. And the IAN tsikins to hlmr
That ia Sir George Trrseiyan-' WAS
never more sold In my life