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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1904-10-06

"A story is told of lawyer whose
quick wit never deserted him, whether
In Office or court. One day a client
entered the Office and, throwing back
his coat, said, irritably: 9le fs
"Why, sir, your Office is as an oyen."
"Why shouldn't 1t be 2" was the calm
response 1T is here that I make my
bread Tit Bits.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1904-10-06

MS Iuol Cnor0. Some miles I0rCn0r Oh
the same grade exposed vein of rot
ten quartz, also of good size, which as
sayed 800 to the ton. The owner didn't
work it; sit wasn't rich enough" Both
these mines are paying propositions, if
worked. Near this same
place boy recently stumbled upon 9
sixty foot outcropping of free milling
quartz. Three men took out several
thousand dollars in one afternoon,
crushing the rock in small mortar.
1t assays at 65 per cent pure goldlt
These are only examples. The Cas-
cade range in Oregon and Washington,
and the line Of coast mountains are
equally rich; away from the railroads
they are unexplored and unprospected.
Turning to Eastern Oregon and
Washington, one finds an equally I'M
developed country. From Wfnachee
to Spokane there stretches one Of the
finest areas of unoccupied farming
land in the West. It is now used % q
free range for cattle and sheep. South
to the Snake River, this same great
farm reaches; and with the exception
of the Palouse Valley, 1t is almost I'M
occupied. It Is true that it Is practi-
cally desert land at present, but so
was California before irrigation made
it garden. There are few streams
east of the Cascades, but water can be
found in abundance at q reasonable
depth, in almost any spot. What that
country needs is q jndicious distribu-
ton Of windmills and reservoirs. hs.
For those who, like myself, do not
indulge in mining, numbering or farm
ing, there is q magnificent opening
I'm city real estate. particularly on PuSl
get Sound. Both Seattle and Taconna
have unsurpassed hsrbors. Both are
terminal points for trsnscontinental
railroads. Therefore both are sure to
grow. They are growing. Eight
years ago tide lands in both cities sold
for practically nothing; now the per-
son who owns few tide lots possesses
a fortune. Five years ago, a friend Of
the writer's made 5000 investment
in Inter Bay real estate, and was
laughed at. I helped laugh. Two
years later he sold at profit Of
200 per cent, and is still being laughed
at. 5ue3
i The young man of today may sue
ceed in the East, but the millionairea
of tomorrow will make their fortunes
In the West. l do not mean to say
that every one that goes West will sue.
ceed. Far from 1t. Success, in the
West as elsewhere, is born of merit
and hard work. No weakling will
!. prosper in the West; but for the per
son with ability, energy and an abund
ance of perseverance, there is no bet
ter country. r. w.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1904-10-06
The Pennsylvania
u II \ Dutch.

Pdrsr Read Before the ChaatduQ,d Circle.
"HE tenacity with which race,
or q portion of it torn from its
native environment, clings. to
its language, its traditions and
its customs is in several instances re-
marksbly illustrated in the United
States. One of these examples is
found in the Jews. but another and
still more interesting one is that of
the Germans of Rsnnsyiysnis, common
lybut erroneously caiied tho PennsyL
vanla Dutch.
From persecution Of ysrious kinds,
the Jews today can claim no national
organization, but the natural desire to
be with their own kind, to hear their
own language, and to be able to OBJ
serve all their religious and social GUS
toms without fear Of ridicuie or inter-
ference is, in them as In other peoples,
strongly developed. In spite of their
widely scattered distribution, they
have evolved common language,
and wherever an opportunity occurs a
small colony arises and appropriates
to itself business and social surround
ings that insure its perpetuity. Their
speech is known as "Yiddish" and is q
corrupt German modified by Polish
and Hebrew words and suffixes. 1t IL
written in Hebrew characters and read
from right to left. The largest colony
of Jews in the United States is that Of
New York City's "East Side," where
the population of an old world city il
gathered in exceedingly small compass
1t has it's churches, it's newspapers, and
it's theaters, and no English is used il
any of them. There is also Yiddisf
literature which is, however, mOstl!
historical and religious in it's nature
They are equally tenacious of their re
ligious ceremonies and their social Gus
toms.
So much for the Jews, these mel
without a country, yet who still main
toih anu AO0UOA euO uAuOiA ~
ing the upbuilding of nation. Per
haps some future day may see thei
restoration, but not in America.
Over 200 years ago, filed with tn
same desires and actuated by the sam
motives tt at led go many unsatis6e,
and prosecuted souls to the shores o
this great unknown country, a smal
band of Germans left the land of tn
Counts Palatine and came to the col
onies. They finally settled in wha
shortly after became the property Q
William Penn, with whom suitable al
rangements, were easily made. Toda
their descendants, recognized still as
distinct element, still speaking their nj
tive tongue, and with religious and &
cial customs but slightly changed
the lapse of years. are occupying th
same land which their fathers rescue
from the wilderness.
The country given them comprise
what are now the counties Of Buck
Berks and parts of Montgomery an
Schuylkill in Pennsylvania. From tn
area they have spread but little, and ii
development Of the southeastern part
the state is entirely due to the Pennsy
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1904-10-06

A belief prevails in China that wo-
men who wear short hair will, in the
next world, be transformed into men.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-16
GHOST WAS A GENUINE ONE.
BRt a Brcaks saSt Table Explanation Gained n Monfan's AiiRd--Cu-
 rfous Experience.

Most ghost stories are susceptible of satisfactory explanation as the incident recorded as transpiring at country. house. A young woman guest at a house party had been thrilled with de- iicious horrors by tales of ghosts and hobgoblins told by certain of her fel- low guests about generous fire just be- fore they separated for the night The next, morning she appeared at. the breakfast table ready for departure, and when pressed to explain her reason for going. finally confessed that she was afraid to sleep under that roof another night. She said that about midnight she was awakened by the stealthy step and to her horror saw a specter, all in white at the foot of her bed. and it raised it's clawlilie hands and actually drew the coverlet off the bed. There was no hallucination about it, for the coverlet was gone! While the interest was at it's height, belated breakfaster appeared and remarked genially: How cold it was last night Knowing that the room next to mine was unoccupied took the liberty of helping myself to an extra covering from there!'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-16
HONOR AND TAXES.
The American Citixen's Attitude TO- ward His Debt to the State-
 Perjury i'm New York.

s"The high average citizen is best seen through when he is confronted by the tax collector" says Frederick Trevor Hill, in Everybody's Magazine Eff a per- sonal tax law stands on the books, in- lquitous in it's working and burdensome beyond bearing, he does not set about to obtain it's repeal. That might involve attendance upon primaries He rather avoids the issue by countless devices, which go all the way from downright perjury to legal evasion; but, by hook pr by crook, he does not pay the tax. and nobody cares. In New York city perjury is the rule rather than the ex- ception, and scarcely anyone is pun ished. Very recently merchant went into blind pool with couple of rascals, who were to get his taxes re- duced for percentage on the amount in- volved. When the two men were caught impersonating the merchant before the commissioners the taxpayer pleaded ignorance of his agents methods, failed to identify them, and suffered no social setback if public and private comment afford any fair criterion"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-16
OAKYILLE HAPPENINGS

. H
 George Wells. son of A. H. Wells Of Bunker hill. Waterbury, and Miss Flor ence Davis, daughter of William Il. Davis of Oakville. were recently mar ried by the pastor of Trinity church at his home i'll Waterbury. Mr ana Mrs Wells will reside on Aurora street, Bunker hill.
 The condition of Mrs y Richards or Newton Heights, who was taken SICK Monday with pneumonia, proves to De more serious than it was at first be- lieyed. It will no doubt be q week or more before she is able to leave her bed. ~
 James Berry of nanbury is visiting his sister at Mrs Mosgroye's.
 A little giri was recently born to Mir and Mrs Henry Shrieffee of Knob hill,
 Thomas Kelly is unable to attend to his duties as foreman of the. packing department at the pin factory on ac- count of i'll health. Edmond, his little boy, is recovering from an attack or chicken-pox.
 I. D. Kennedy, the village black smith, who was taken sick With ty- phoid fever almost two weeks ago, IS getting along as well as might be eX- pected. but of course there isn't any aGsek ed .ilnprey emeaft yetsTss this kind of illness is usually of long duration. sa
 Mrs J. $. Atwood has gone to New Haven to spend q few days at the home of Mrs Norman, who is known here
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-16
FREAK COInS HAVE GONE.
Few of Those Issued by the Govern. ment for Special Purposes
 Now Remain.

Recent mention of the disappearance of the $2.50 gold piece from circulation and the premium this coin commands as a curio have set many to rummaging in old pocketbooks and the bottom of cash boxes and drawers in search of odo or out of date coins. Some have found TWO dollar piece, but not many, says the Port land Oregonian. The two dollar piece, once quite common, but always sort of curiosity, is oftener found, and many have specimens of the little gold coins representing 25 and 50 cents, which were not minted by the general government and probably have not so much gold in them as they represent. They used to pass as coin, but were never in general circulation, being so easily lost that they soon became scarce.
 One of the handsomest coin relics seen is $10 gold piece bearing the mint stamp of 1799. It is larger than the pres ent $10 gold piece. The owner has it hung in band and wears it asa charm on his watch chain. The owner says he refused an offer of $150 for this relic The old octagonal $50 pieces were quite common in California in early days, when gold dust was largely used as a circulating medium. They were made of pure gold, and while they had not the elegant finish of the gold coins mint ed by the government in those days, many still remember them as the hand somest coin they ever saw. Many people now would consider them handsome on account of the $50 in them
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-16
NAUGATUCK NUGGETS.
T A. B. Fair Drew Large Crowd to
 Columbus Hall.

1 A. n, balr Drew Large CroWd to
 Columbus Hall.
 The second night of the T. A. B. fair at Columbus hall was attended by an other large crowd last night. The en- tertainment last night was a rare treat. It was furnished by Winan and Cass- Ter, renowned musical artists, and their equal has never been heard in this town. It called forth tumultuous applause from the large audience, and after the the entertainment the ar rangement committee of the fair were warmly congratulated over their se- curing such a treat. The committee tried to re-engage the stars for to- night, but could not, as they have an engagement in New Jersey tonight. A record breaking crowd is expected to be present. tonight, the last night of the fair. The votes for the roll top desk will be counted and other prizes awarded. Tonight the entertainment Will be furnished by Miss Bessie Nay Hall and Thomas Dobson, both of whom come highly recommended. According to the state fire marshars report there were thirteen fires ill this borough last year.
 l Matthew R. Grove, who has taken to St Vincent's hospital ill New York a few days ago, will be operated upon to-day for appendicitis William Saunders attended a meet, l ing Of the great chiefs of Connecticut Red Men in Bridgeport yesterday af- l ternoon.
 Lambda chapter, Theta Sigma, holds an important meeting tonight ill Hop l sons block.
 1 An iron fire escape is to he placed i on the north side of the Gem opera 1 house.
 1 William Barlow of North Main l street is confined to the house by sick ness.
 l On Friday evening, January %, Ben l jamin Herman of Bridgeport will wrestle Frank Speh of Derby at the 1 Gem opera house. The men will l wrestle at catch weights and each will put up side bet of $50. Herman de 1 feated Max Gordon of this town at i the opera house last week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-16
VIRGINIA HARMED.

The interest felt in Virginia Harned's enga cement at Polls on Monday even ing issso great that the sale of seats has been quite large to-day. Miss Harmed. as has been mentioned prev1- iously, has the role of a high bred but impulsive and vivacious Irish girl ill the comedy which her husband, D. H. Sothern, has written for her under the title of ."rhe Light That Lies in Wo- mans Eyes, and it is claimed that sac gives ( most delightful 1mpersona- ton of the character. There is one scene in the play showing s rehearsal of As You Like It," in which Miss Harmed appears in the traditional cos tune of Rosalind. It is striking scene and Is proving one of the charm ing features of the comedy. Miss Harmed has a remarkable supporting company which includes such notable players as William C0urtenay, Henry Jewett, Stanley Dark, Margaret Cor don, Ethel Winthrop, Fanny Addison Pitt and others, assuring an artistic performance of the comedy. Prices are 25, 50, 75 cents, $1 and $1.5O.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-16
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-16
FAYETTEVILLE.
Entre Nous Club Gave Leap Year
 Dance Last Night

Dance Last Night
 There was Leap year ball given by the Entre Nous club at Pythian hall last evening. It was said to be the banner dance of the season. Everyone enjoyed themselves to perfection. The arrangement committee consisted ,of George Riggs, Joseph Neagle George Roberts and Johnway Davis Ter rilPs orchestra furnished music.
 There will be the regular services at St Paul's church tomorrow. Morning service 1O:30. Sunday school 12, eyen- ing at o'clock. The Rev William Stansfield will officiate.
 Regular services at St lMichaels ls church tomorrow morning at II o'clock; Sunday school at F o'clock
 Superintendent Adam Wendell Of the B. x k. Manufacturing Go, is ill New York city on business.
 There will be the regular servic as at Grace M. E. church tomorrow. Morning service at 10:30; Sunday school at 12. Epworth league at 6:30, evening services at 1 The Rev !. J. Moffett will otficiate.
 The Ladies Aid society of Grace M. F.. church at their last business meet ing, voted to give q supper on Febru- ary 24.
 The Waterville Decorating Co are painting the house occupied by ;. Davis on Chapel street.
 Mrs T. L. Mcintyre, who has been visiting relatives iu York state, re- turned home yesterday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-16
Theatrical
 Chatter.

Charles Warmers tour in "Drink'' will shortly come to an end. It has been successful both from an artlsuc and financial standpoint.
 Fl,
 Mrs Langtry played in the town or Langtry, Texas, last week, for a sin gle engagement, and received about a dozen gifts from the inhabitants, ranging from a broncho to prairie chicken.
 Fl:
 A manager noted for his statistlcai ability estimates that the Chicago pa pers lost $12,o00 in advertising last week, because of the closing up of the theaters, and a sum nearly as large will be missing in the cashiers office this week.
 II:
 Tn Springfield. Mass, one of the l theaters offered prize to the person who guessed the number of people in the audience on certain night. A AWouth Of fifteen won the five dollar $soId piece. He guessed seYenty-five pnd there were seventy-four in at enaanes. 'a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-16
NEWS / FROM : THE SUBURBAN / TOWNS
WATERFOWL JOTTINCS
A Small Audience Greeted New York
 Stock Company.

A Small Audience Greeted New York
 Stock Company.
 The play ''The Arrival of Our Regi- ment,' was given at the town hall last evening by the New York Stock com pany. A small audience, greeted them.
 Several of the hills about town where there has been some reckless coasting this winter, are now posted, forbidding the coasting.
 A sleighing party is being arranged among the people of the Episcopal church.
 MT and Mrs Louis M. Helninway, who were married last May, will take up housekeeping at Bantam Lake in the near future.
 Truman Baldwin came very nea. having a serious mishap while in Wa terbury Thursday evening. He was driving near Hillside avenue when q ! double ripper collided with his sleigh. knocking down his horse and breaking the harness. It was thought that some of those on the ripper were more or less injured
 George Marlowe sprained his ankle | yesterday. c. $. Dayton cut one of his fingers quite badly while at work in the fac- tory yesterday.
 Jonas Hungerford, the last of the 1 famous twins, was laid at rest yester- day afternoon. The pallbearefs were Julius and George Skilton. c. E. Mat toon, Curtis, Henry and Joel AtWood'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-16
P o L IS

Saturday evening, Jan 16.-David
 Higgins and Georgia Waldron in .His Last Dollar"
 Monday, Jan 1S-Virginia Harmed h The Light That Lies in Woman's Eyes"
 Friday, Jan 22.-William Faver- kham in Miss EHzabeth's Prisoner" Thursday evening, Jan 21.-Concert by Prof Derwin's Mandolin orches- Ira, assisted by the Metropolitan quar- let, the Young Troubadours and the Harmony Banjo club. Monday evening, Jan 25.-Maude Adams in "The Pretty Sister of Jose. , Thursday evening. Jan 28.-Rogers Brothers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-16
"rTelcIosue.o

For the benefit of a clerk who com- plained that he had to write over and over again. referring to our conver- sation over the telephone" an Eng fish journal suggests that he say "tele- logue," which means "a word from a distance" It is not yet in the diction- ary, but 1t is as correctly derived as telegram or telephone is not sIang, &nd saves several words, thus hastening the happy day when we shall all talk shorthand.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-16
sIeep i'm Tiers.

A slum inspector told the Glasgow municipal commission on the housing of the poor that on some occasions he had found families sleeping in tiers--the parents on the floor, then mattress and a layer of children on $pn> 1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-16
The Eternal City

Excavations conducted by Prof. Airoli inRome's Forum prove, he says, that the Eternal City existed long before the time of Ronnulus, it's supposed founder. Prof Airou asserts that Etruscans es- tablished the city of Rome on Aventine hill, from which they descended to light the Sabines. -~J
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-16
Jacques

All this week-Vaudeville, Press Ell ridge, Two Huntings, Dean Edsall
 Ind company and many other acts.
 Sunday, Jan IT, at p. my. M ]. A. meeting, speaker, the Rev F. B. ftockdale. of this city, pastor First Methodist church.
 Sunday, Jan 24. at 4 p. my. M ]. A. meeting, speaker Brigadfer Alex
 lamb Of Wethersfield, divisional su- |erintendent Salvation Army.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-16
Fire Protectson,

In order to prevent fires in the great Berlin warehouses it has been decided to provide each of them, at the owners expense, with permanent guard from the metropolitan fire brigade, under command of a chief fireman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-16
VAUDEVILLE AT THE JACQUES.

| T Press Bldridge will make lis local 8adieu this evening at the Jacques, and zsurely any persons who have not yet Laughed with this jolly joker should turn out and enjoy their last chance. Mfr EIdridge goes to Europe ill the zspring and will probably not be Seen Fin this country again for several sea-
 sons. To follow him as next week s zheadliners at the Jacques, Manager
 Poli has secured the famous Four sRianos in their wonderful eccentric Iaccrobatic comedy. The Rianos are
 Europeans who have been making a 7record of marvellous success in this |country during the past year, and MT fHoli has done we'll to give Us d. glimpse |0f them in Waterbury. A special fea- ature has been secured in Harry Linton land the Sisters Lawrence, who have q Ipolite comedy offering entitled ''Three zof Kind" Mir Linton will be re
 membered for the success he scored 5 with Miss Mcintyre two seasons ago and for subsequent triumphs under 2the direction of Klaw and Erlanger. ISearl and Violet Allen present a jolly @slkit entitled ''The Sign Painter" and 2there is a musical novelty by Bim,
 Bom, Bree. Others on the bill are sCooper and Bailey, Miss Winslow, Reed and Shaw, and the electrograph. Prices are 10 20 and 30 cents; after moons 10 and 20 cents, ladies TO-.