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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-01

the ardent Dora appeared and looked to see what, their names were, where they came from, and what they were. She suspected she might put both young men on the necktie list. .-,s, ......,. . >s,'.
 Literary men!" she murmured, de- lighted. 'Charming!"r She had weakness for such people .,. -.r.
 They appeared hugely interesting to her, for they wrote of love. And was that indeed Bubbles of the Daily Steam Whistle, the famous Bubbles, who had accomplished unheard-of journalistic feats? Who had been a hanson driver for two weeks in order to describe his ex- periences with his patrons? Who asked the Vanderbilts for a sleeping room and breakfast, whereupon they put him in the lunatic asylum, the life and work ings of which he described? Who served Paderewski in the hotel as waiter, and published a most witty account of it?
 Yes, it. was he. This little man with the red hair and the freckles was the great Bubbles.
 From now on she had only one desire. to know the man and to make him a silk necktie. The opportunity to become ac- quainted offered itself the next morning when he went out to the veranda.
 The next day he invited her with Crane to take a walk, and on the third day she began necktie for him. Crane was quite enthusiastic about Dora. While she was making the tie for Bubbles, Crane was composing poem about her in which he extolIed her as Venus of the necktie.
 Bubbles" said he, as they were walk ing through the quiet village one even ing Bubbles, go ahead! The deuce! such a fine woman, and money, too; $8,000 year income to live on! She told me that in strictest confidence" "Folly!" replied Bubbles q marry!" but he smiled as he said 1t. Bubbles went ahead on shimmering. fragrant, moonlight night The bull 1 frogs were singing on the hanks, and the notes of "'Way down upon the | Suwanee river" foated down from hotel where a troupe of minstrels were singing. ,.,"c, a. +,. Dora sat in the boat looking at Bub- bles and sIniling. Tn the moonlight she was bewitching. It was too much. for | Bubbles. When they had returned to. the hotel and Bubbles was on the way to l his room he met Crane. .,e .. x. | I nave gone and oone tt!" said Bz1L~ bles. ., ....-. s- ..,
 "Ah, congratulate you, my dear boy" !" replied Crane. And you will let me dine with you every Sunday later, will you not?"
 l She has made one condition. I must immediately give up my position on the ! newspaper. am to look for something { quieter on magazine, or whatever suits me. She says need not hurry, as we are
 independent.'' ss.s
 l Splendid! And you agreed2"
 "Yes, that dtd. What was Ito dog" J Soon the three returned to the city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-01

Bubbles resigned his position. to the dis appointment of his employer.
 However" saie the business manager of the Steam. Whistle, Eff you ever al ter your decision, you will be welcomed by us. Hope you will enjoy your honey moon."
 So they parted.
 Dora was radiant. She became ardent. When she embraced Bubbles he gasped for air.
 "Oh, love you better everyday, Bob- by, dear" said Dora one Sunday after noon, when they were sitting on the sofa.
 And Bubbles asked himself anxiouEly what would become of him if that were only the beginning of her love. Would he not burn to ashes?
 Just as the ardent Dora prepared for another embrace the sharp gong of the fire engine sounded in the street. Bub- bles pricked up his ears.
 ''Fire!" he said tearing himself away from Dora and rushing to the window and looking out. Tt seems to be the hotel opposite. must go. Will return soon."
 With that he gave Dora nasty kiss and stormed down the stairs. Being engaged to an ex-reporter has its draw backs sighed Dora. ''lt is always crop ping out somewhere"
 After two hours Bubbles was back. It had been splendid, this fire--eight persons burned, $15,000 damage. One could see how he had enjoyed it. Dora hoped he would soon give this up, but it did not happen soon.
 On lovely afternoon late in the sum- mer they were sitting happily in the lit tie casino in the park. A sudden chatter Of horses hoofs sounded on the drive way. Then the signal whistle of po- liceman.
 In moment two fiery steeds har- messed to an elegant carriage tore past, The coachman on the box was as pale | as death. Tn the carriage sat two fine ladies clutching the sidesi Il sheer fright. ! A mounted policeman followed.
 There is an accident; excuse me for five minutes. my dear" And Bubbles hailed a hanson, sprang in and pursued the runaway. A full ho1r poor Dora was obliged to sit and wait, her love for Bobby abating by de- grees. At last he came, beaming. All in pieces!'' he cried, out of breath. "Ran into a loaded van. One dead, t6H1Ze badly wounded. Policeman fell from his horse, skull smashed. Great" He seated himself, ordered brandy to brace him, and related all the details. Dora approached him. "Oh, dear child" he laughed, "that is born in me- It is as if hare ran past an old hunter. will improve with time"
 One evening they were on their way to | the theater. All at once the cry was heard: "Stop thief! Stop thief!' and
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-01
SCATTERED THE VIEWERS

scattering of steaming wiener, the blood wurst ran riot over the lot. The waffle man fled, but his little stove still puffed steam, and thither the skating bull roamed. He hit the waffle bazaar square ly and hundred hot cakes went cold in stanter. .
 The boys and girls on skates, in panic at sight of the believing terror, tumbled over each other in search of shore. They all escaped. So did the bull-when he got ready. Later he was taken to Fifty ninth and Market streets, where Dela- ware county farmer claimed him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-01
Cow Climbs to HayIoft

A peculiar performance on the part of COW is reported by William G. Smith, of Machias, Me. When Smith went into his stable one morning the COW was miss ing. All the doors and other openings were found to be securely fastened, leav- ing no way of escape for the animal, leav- the Smith family were puzzled. Finally the COW was found in the hayloft, having ascended flight of narrow, winding stairs. When found the bovine was munching hay contentedly, none the worse for her daring ascent. Consider able difficulty was experienced in get ting the animal back to the first floor, but 1t was finally accomplished by lead- ing her out of a back window and over a number of blanks to a knoll in the rear of the stable.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-01
FIRE ALARM.

4-Cer South Main ana .Srand sta.
 @Scovill Manufacturing Go (Pl .s
 6-Cor Bridge and Magill sts.
 7-Exchange Place.
 12-Rogers x Bro (P.)
 13--Cor East Main and Niagara sta. 14-Cor East Main and Wolcott road 15-Cor Cor High and Walnut sts. 16-Cor Fact Main and Cherry sta. T 17-Cor East Main and Cole sts. 21-Cor North Elm and Kingsbury ste 23-Burton street engine house. N-Waterbury Manufacturing Go CI 25-Cor North Main and NSrth sts. 26-Cor Buckingham and Cooke sts. 27-Cor Grove and Prospect sts. 2S-Cor Hillside aveh,re and Pine sta. 29--Cor Ludlow and x. Willow sts, 31-CoI Bank and Grand sts. 32-Cor Riverside and Bank sts. S4-Cor W. Main and Watertown I'd. S5-Conn R'y x L'tg Go. car h'se (rA S6-W8terbury Brass Go (P1 37--Cor Cedar and Meadow sts. SS-Cor Grand md Field sts. s2-Cor South Main and Clay sts. 43-New Englan1 Watch Go (Pl 45-Benedict & Burnham Mfg Go. (r1 4e-Waterbury Buckle O. p1 47-Cor S. Main and Washington sta. 6I-Cor Baldwin and River sth. L8e . H 53-Waterbury Clock Co., case fac.HI 54-Cor Clay and Mill stG.
 Is--Cor Liberty and River sts. 57-No hose house.
 sS-Cor Baldwin and Stone yfs. 62-Cor Doolittle alley and Dublin a&a 72-Cor West Main and Willow sts. 73-North Willow st. cor Hillside. 74-Cor Johnson and waterviIIe ets. 142-wolcott st. beyond Howard. I62-Cor East Main and weIton sts 212-The P7att Bros Go. Pl P1a-Hammond Buckle Go. pI Clock Go m'v't fac (pI 216-Cor North Main and Grove sts. 2k1-Cor Round Hill and Ward sts. 261-Junction Cooke and N. Main sts. 272-7rove bet Central & Holmes avs. Bt1-S. N. D. Telephone Go building (rl 812-Cor Bank and Meadow sts. s19-Randolph & Gloves TD s14-Plume & Atwood PD s1B-American Ring Go. fP1 818-Electric Light Station p1 81S-Holmes. Booth & Haydens (pI g21-No 4 Hose House. S23-Cor Washington ave & Porter sta. s24-Cor Charles and Porter sts. s25-Cor Simons st 6 Washington ave. s71-City Lumber < Coal Go. (P 412-Tracy Bros P1 482-Cor Liberty and s. Main sts. 451-Steele & Johnson Mfg Go. (pI 5so--Cor Baldwin and Rye sts.
 p) Private.
 SIGNALS.
 I. One stroke calls superintendent to the City hall.
 Ii. Two strokes, fire out, recall.
 Ill. Three strokes. 12 m, g D. m.
 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1. Ten strokes quick will indicate general alarm and win call the entire force into service.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-01
TIME TABLE.
HIGHLAND DIvvsIoN.

Trains leave Meadow street station for Boston, Hartford and way stationg at TOO and S:S8 .m.; 12:3S, B:aO. S01 Y. M.
 Trains arrive at Meadow street sta. lion from Boston, Hartford and way stations at SO5, 11:40 a. m.: I:40s o:xu and z:3s D. m.
 Trains leave Meadow street station for New York. Fishkili Landing, Dau- bdry and way stations at SIS 8: nas and 1:5O and 6:24 p. m.
 Trains arrive at Meadow street sta- ton from New York, Fishlxill Landing. Danbury and way stations at s:50 a. n,.; 12.34 and S.o4 D. m.
 SUNDAY TRAINS. Leave Meadow street station at S.S0. 1OO5 a. m.; 200, 5:O5 and TOO D. n.
 Arrive at Meadow street station at 0:50, 80 a. m.; 4:b0. 6:50 and $50 D. m.
 MERIDEN BRANCH
 Trains leave Dublin street station TOT Middletown and way stations at 500 a. ID. and 6:15 p. m.
 Trains arrive at Dublin street station from Middletown and way stations as 7:50 a. m. and 3:6S D. m. Trains leave Dubl!N svreet station for New Haven by way of Cheshire at TOO, S:43, 11:1O a. m., 1:60, 4:O1 ?. m
 Trains arrive at Dublin street strs ton from New Haven by way of Cheshire at 9:33 a. m.; 1:06. $40, 6.5O. T:45 D. m.
 T,eaye Dublin street station for NeN Haven by way of Cheshire at 7:50 c. m.: 5:50 D. m-
 Arrive at Dublin street station from New Haven by way of Cheshfre af O.5O a. r: S:K0 p. n.
 ''' NAuGATUCK DIVISION.
 Trains leave Bank street station fot Naw York. Bridgeport, New Haven and other places south at 6:S6. 7:55. 1o.n2 a. m.: TAO, 3:05, 4:40, 6:15 and
 Trains arrive at Bank street station <.oro New. York Bridgeport. New Ha- nsn ,n6 way stations at TIA S:23. OK 1o:5s a. m.: 1:24, $40. 5:o0, 8.S0. e.4s s:4s D. nn.: 12:S9 a. n.
 Trairs leave Bank street station fos u,nsted and way stations at S:23. .o.5e a. m.; 3:41. 5:22 Baskerville on- Iyl. GAS and S:4s p. m.
 Trains arrive at Bank street station rom wirsted and way stations at e:35 7.55. 1o:52 a. m.; S:05, 5:47 fWater vile, 6:15 D. m.
 Trains leave Bank street station fos votertown and way stations af e:4S sos. 11:03 a. m.; l 80, 3:t5 5:f0, 6:12, 6.5s. S:53 and 11:2O D. m.
 Trains arrive at Bank street station from watertown and way stntione nt e.do. TAT, 1o:31 a. u.: 100, o:5s, 4.3o, 5.52 e::f TAB. 11:16 n. n, SUNDAY TRAINS. Leave Bank streeS station for. Nexs york. Bridgeport and New gavep at 7.o5, $50 a. m.: 1:30, 5:f9 md 500 ., m.
 Arrive at Bank street station fro-r New York, Rrideenort nrd Now Havnn at e:53 a. n,.; 1:13. 7:5a IFS II. m. 1 Leave bank street sta Tor wnfer. town and way stations 9:5S nT n,. and aO3 D. n
 Arssye at Bank street station from. l WatS-sSzn and way stations ur o:KN a. n. aasa { :5S D. m.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-01
Butter Making.

No more striking example of the value of science to agriculture can be found than the two discoveries that cream could be separated from milk by me- chanical means, and that the fat content of milk could be determined by sim pie operation, part mechanical and part chemical The country-made butter is a thing of the past, and the old-fashioned churn and springhouse have given place to the modern creamery, with skimming stations. A+...
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-01
Printed Matter.

Prof Otlet, the secretary of the Brussels International Bibliographical Institute, estimates that since the in- troduction of printing the following percentage of different classifications of subject matter has. held good: law and sociology, 29.42; literature, 20.46: applied science, 121S; history, geogra- phy, 11.44; theology, religion, specula- tion, 10; miscellaneous and bibliogra- phy, g; philology and languages, 4.0S; natural sciences, 3.44; art, 2.62; phil- osophy, 1.o6. ,a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-01
WE'D ON STATE LINE.
loving Couple United in Wedlock on
 Highway, Ceremony Occurring in Sections.

Residents of Marlboro, Md, are dis cussing with interest the unique mar kage of Miss Bessie Estelle Padgett. Laughter of MT. and Mrs. c. l.. Padgett, of Rose Croft, Prince George county, and Gordon Darling, of Washington, which took place in the middle of the public highway on a recent afternoon. MT. and Mrs. Darling are not sure whether they were married in Maryland or in the District of Columbia. Rev. w. G. Davenport, of Emmanuel church, Anacostia, who officiated, thinks they were married in both.
 The engagement of Miss Padgett and MT. Darling was announced some time ago, and elaborate preparations made
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-01
IKeCo,artsl,ip of Bubbles sa< Tale ol One Devoted to His Profession

MNY FRIEND, Bobby Bubbles, the re- Avl porter for the Daily Steam Whis- tie, had never had anything to say in praise of poets. He, a practical newspa- per man, who sees things as they are, and then simply photographs with his pen, so to speak, has no use for poetical eoloring.
 But since the affair with Dora Potter he absolutely hates poets. For the poet Crane is to blame for the whole misfor- tune, according to Bubbles view.
 It began in a most harmless way, just like the Chicago fire and other disas- !, terg. On one of those moist, sticky, sum mer days Bubbles was sitting in the res taurant of Mayer & Mayer devouring his < luncheon. purposely do not say he ate his lunch He did not eat, but de- youred, because he was always afraid that something might be happening somewhere without his knowing it.
 "Ah, Bubbles, how are you?" said a voice suddenly. will you allow me?" and Crane, the poet, seated himself without more ado at the same table He had just received ten dollars for 9 poem, and thought he would celebrate stYou are in bad spirits, my dear Bub- bles"
 Heavens, yes. The change of weath- er, and nothing doing, nothing at all!'
 Why don't you go into the country old fellow? Take a two weeks vacation and come with me. I am going to Mamaronegg, in the Schanzung noun tains. Oh, you ought to see it!"
 And between the chicken and the stewed pears he pictured the delights ot Mamaronegg as only a. poet could. Bub- bles could really hear the trees rustline and the birds singing, and he smelled she spicy mountain air,
 T guess you are right" said Bubbles as he stirred his coffee and collected his strength. Well, will get leave of ab' sence and go with you. We can drive to- gether, row, fish. only don't ask me tc write poetry. I draw the line at that.
 The business manager of the Daily Steam Whistle granted Bubbles the de. sired vacation with pleasure. Two days after, the poet and the reporter were 1T Mamaronegg sitting in little snow white hotel with green window blinds and red roof There were only few people in the hotel, among them young lady, Dora Potter, a small but spirited widow of some 20 summers, who was always smiling and working on sill necktie for some unmarried gentleman That was her delight.
 When Crane and Bubbles had regis tered their names in the front room
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-01
BULL scATTERs SKATERS.
BeIIfcose Animal Creates Consterna- tton on a Crowded Ice Pond
 i'm Philadelphia.

There was rare fun "cn the hoof" for 20 minutes the other evening, when a bull invaded the skating poud at Sixty first and Arch streets, Philadelphia.
 Taurus broke from a butchers drove and made straight for the pond, where crowd of skaters, a hot-sausage man, and & waffle vendor were making merry. Cutting figure eight near the edge of the ice, the bull made a center rush that landed him among the skaters.
 Then he smelled sausage, and for the fragrant booth he headed. There was
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-01
Toilet Soaps.

That toilet soaps may be bought in quantities as advantageously as laundry soaps is the opinion of soap manufac turer. Fine toilet soaps, he says. need drying and ripening just as much as the coarser varieties of the laundry.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-01
Crushing Strength of Rocks.

The crushing strength of the rocks in- dicates that there must be limit to the possible height of mountains. MT. B, H. layer would be crushed in a column of wet sandstone from two-thirds of mile to five miles high, one of granite from four to seven and half miles, and one of felsite from seven to nine miles.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-01
Would Do Away with Heroes.

A gentleman who resides in Switzer- land announces that he has invented an electrical contrivance which will kill off an army at a single shock. It won't do, says the Chicago Record Herald. Where would the heroes poma in2
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-01
Shabby Leather Bags.

If rubbed with a little sweet oil are much improved in appearance But they must be thoroughly rubbed with soft cloths afterwards. for if vestige of stickiness is left the dust will socn make them look as bad again.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-01
MiSn1 atG6.

Some artists who are welded to their art evidently married in haste and are repenting at leisure.-Chicago Daily News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-01
Ht. raxar1te NoxeIa.

Jules Verne declares that among boys books his favorite is the Swiss Family Robinson, while among "upgrown" au- thors Dickens and Scott afford him the most inexhausttble pleasure.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-01
Care of Tin Kettles.

To make tin kettles, etc., as bright as new, rub them with a woolen rag dipped in parafan. Polish with a soft newspa- per. Parafin will also remove stains from varniShed furniture.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-01

for the festivities. On the day set for the wedding Darling secured a marriage license at the city hall in Washington, instead of from the clerks office in Marlboro, in which county the cere- mony was to ce performed.
 The guests had assembled and the young people were about to step under the floral bell when the minister ex- amined the license and said it gave no authority for a marriage in Maryland. In view of the circumstances, however, he offered to drive to the district line, five miles away, and perform the cere- mony His offer was accepted.
 Tn view of the fact, however, that the day was bitterly cold, the minister per formed the first part of the ceremony in the house.
 Then the party entered carriages and were driven to the district line, where the bride and groom alighted and joined hands, while an other portion of the cere- mony was read and the 'I will' and Il do" were spoken.
 The party then were driven rapidly back to Rose Croft, where the conclud- ing portion of the ceremony occurred.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-01
Herbert spencer's Ear Shoppers.

The philosopher had an infirmity common to great minds and little. He was selfish in regard to conversation which bored him; and he carried this selfishness to such pitch that he bought a pair of ear-stoppers and applied them regularly. When conversation in which he had taken part went on too long for his patience, or when some unmerciful talker held forth, he would take out of his pocket his ear-stoppers and hastily put them in place, not removing them till he believed all danger to be past.-satur- day Review
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-01
HIN DIPO THE NEW NERVE TONIC
AND KIDNEY CURE.

Cleanses the Kidneys and Bladder. purifes the blood. Puts Flesh on thin people. Strengthens Debility. Insomnia, Failing Memory Restores the vinIs Vigor, Vitality and Stseneft1 of Youth, in both weak Men and Women.
 This New Remedy works like Magic but is at- soiutely harmless. Weigh yourself before taking. Price, 50 cts.i 12 boxes, $500. by man. We will chcerfully refund the money If you arc Dot beneftted. Try it and be convinced. For Sale at Nugent's Pharmacy.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-05-18

Hunts Round Pointed Pens for sale
at Osteen's Book Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-05-18
WATCHING The COTTON CROP.
Department of agriculture Making
Elaborate Arrangements.

Washington, May l3.-The depart
ment of agriculture is making elabo-
rate arrangements for its report on
the acreage and condition Of the
cotton crop on May 26, the condition
of cotton on June 25. and for reports
on other crops for June and July. A
very large number of correspondents
will send in detailed reports on the
cotton acreage and condition report
on May 26, and they have been enjoin-
ed to use the greatest care, especially
for acreage, and to base their opinion
on inquiries as we'll as upon observa-
tion and to avoid under estimating or
over estimating this years crop.
The acreage will be expressed in the
form of a percentage of last years
acreage. as in previous years. The
cotton schedule for June 25 will sbe
concerned solely with the condition Of
the cotton crop on that date. The
June report of various crops will be
concerned largely with acreage.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-05-18
Nervous Dyspepsia Cured by
Rvdale's Stomach Tablets.

Mr.. R. E. Jones, buyer for Parker &
Bridget, whose large department stores
are located at 9Th and Penn Ave-, Wash
iugton D. c., writes, under date of April
"a. '04, as follows {: Last February one
year. while in New York on business for
my house, caught severe cold, which
laid me up for several weeks and left ne
wask and nervous. had little or no ap-
petite and my digestion was very poor.
my physicians could not get at the cause
of nv trouble as my digestion seemed
so much impaired. decided TO try Ry-
dale's Stomach Tablets, b-ing assured by
a friend they were good dyspepsia msdi
cine. After using them for few days |
began to realize that I was getting better,
/ gave up the doctors prescription end
hare gained 20 pounds while using two
boxes of these tablets. never felt he.tev
in nv life, ard accredit Rydaia's st mach
Tablets with having cured me. can re-.
commend them most hea THY, to sufsress
from nervous Indigestion and general rgn
down conditions Of tne system. AL dealers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-05-18
A Killing in 0conee.

Walhalla, May L2.-Earle Rochester
shot and killed Walter Mills, about
two and half miles from here this
morning, about 10 o'clock. Very
little, aside from general'rumor, has
been learned in regard to the unfortu-
nate affair. The two men, it is said,
had a difficulty several days ago,
concerning a cow belonging to Mills,
which had frequently trespassed on
Rochester's land. Rochester caught
and put up the cow and bad feeling has
existed since. There were 10 wit
nesses to the shooting. Mills was shot
on Rochester farm, while passing from
his own home to his neighbor's. The
contengs of the shotgun were emptied
into Mills head and face, and he
lived but few moments. Mr.. Roch-
ester came to Walhalla by himself and
surrendered to Sheriff B. R. Moss, as
he was starting for the scene Of the
shooting. Rochester's only statement
to the sheriff was that he had killed
Walter Mills, and that a man was
someti mes forced to do what be did
not want to. The affair is deeply re-
gretted on all sides.