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The progress., 1904-08-27
COURT SAVES HIS FORTUNE
Frenchman Inclined to Extravaganza
Is Protected Against Himself
by Peculiar Method.

In France when wealthy man is
found 10 be wasting his substance in
riotous living a meeting is held Of
those having an interest in him and
his property: they file their afidavits
and on them and their oral statements
the court acts. If satisfied that the
case demands it the property is for the
time confiscated by the court and tin I,
owner of it receives an allowance lde-
quate only for his proper needs. He is
thus saved from himself until such
time as he comes to his senses, and
one member of a family is not per-
mitted-as often happens hereto
ruin all who have. by inheritance, .
common claim on an estate.
The progress., 1904-08-27
Old Chanel,s Po.ition

The. old ehapel-of-ease at Tunbridse
Wells stands partly in Kent and partly
in Sussex; but. more than that, it also
stands in three parishes. When the
clergyman leaves the vestry he comes
out of the parish Of Frant,. in Sussex;
and il he is going to officiate at the altar
he walks into the parish of Tunbridge,
in Kent. If, on the other hand, he is CO.
ing to preach the sermon he walks from
Frant into the parish of Speldhurst.-
London Tit-Bits.
The progress., 1904-08-27
Appfe-Batter Pudding.

An apple batter pudding is made by
slicipg tart apples into a deep dish,
adding sugar and little water, and
baking until nearly tender enough.
Prepare the batter hy sitting together
two cupfuls of flour. three tablespoon
-fuls of baking powder. and a. little
salt. Beat an egg and mix it with a
cupful Of milk. half cnpful of sugar
and two tablespoonfuls of melted but
ter. Stir the -four into this mixture
and pour the batter over the apples.
Bake about 20 minutes and serve with
whipped cream or a sweet sauce. This
pudding may be made with berries.
fresh or dried; peaches or other fruit
N. Y. Post
The progress., 1904-08-27
Boys and College,

When a boy tells me he just yearns for
an education, that he longs to go to COL
lege, but that he has no one to help hfm
as other boys have; that if he had rich
father to send him to college he could
make something OF himself, know per-
fectly we'll that the boy does not Year,
for an education, but that he would SIM
ply like TO haveit IL it could be gotten
without much effort. When a boy to-
day. sayss that he cannot go to college.
though deaf, dumb and blind girls man
age it. I know that he has such knack
Of seeing difiicultiesthat he will not only
miss college, but wiz probably also miss
most of what is worth while in life.-Spc-
cess So -
The progress., 1904-08-27
Reallvaw Wonder

Yes, Mr.. Binkson is one Of the most
wonderful men 1 ever knew. He is
really a genius
Il didn't know he hsi ever written
anything"
'0b, he hasn't, but he can take n
railroad time table and tell just when
a train will start, where 1t is going,
and when it will get there. Chicago
Record Herald.
The progress., 1904-08-27
Time to Learn.

Editor Ito 'artisD--I .,refused this
drawing a year ago. Why do you
bring it here again?
Artist thought. you would have
had more experience by this time aill
know a good drawing when you see
it-London Tit-Bits.
The progress., 1904-08-27
Lumpine the Advice.

"Gayboy told me month or two ago
that bis physician had limited him to
one whisky day, but he doesn't look
as if he had reformed"
HE hasn't. He went to four other
doctors, and each one gave him the
same directions. He's following the
advice of all five of 'em."-Chicago
Tribune
The progress., 1904-08-27
The Easiest Wav.

II understand" he said. that we
are reported TO be engaged"
Il believe some one has taken the
liberty of starting such rumor," she
replied.
'.Well, don't you think it would be
easier to make the rumor true than. to
go to the trouble and annoyance of de-
nying it?" he suggested. =,
perhaps you are right" she admit
ted. Such -denials are always inef-
fective, in addition to being more or
less distressing. Chicago Post
The progress., 1904-08-27
Quite Out of Place.

Aunt Prisms-I am shocked at you,
Maude. You permitted. young Mr..
Jones to kiss you.
Maude-He only just touched me on
the nose, auntie.
Aunt Prisms-lt was quite out of
place. dear.
Maude-He knew it was, auntie. but
you came in so suddenly, you see
Tit-Bits.
The progress., 1904-08-27

Night dulls tire western bill.
Night darkens on the grass.
Oh. SOW upon the purple plain
The sheep and shepherd pass.
o country CT the Shadows.
O popiars. evening kings.
You sing to me Of SORROW
Ard the grief Of twilight thinss
Edith Ives. IN the Century.
The progress., 1904-08-27
Honor for nell.

The ships bell of the famous Britannic
(which ship has been broken up-hss
been given place OF honor in the ofiices
of the White Star line in Liverpool l,
Is artistically mounted under polished
wood, canopy. tnd bears on its surface
awhile star. During her 30 years career
The Britannia Travelled 2.2S2ese u.leA
The progress., 1904-08-27
Joke Was on Joker.

Mr.. Deal, the undertaken, was never
at loss for an answer when anyone
attempted. to poke fun at him or his
profession.
One day a would-be wit remarked to
him: yours must be a gruesome
business, Mr.. Deal. | suppose you
undertakers never look at man with
out wishing him dead?"
You are mistaken" replied the un-
dertaker.r 81 know some people whom
! would be perfectly willing to bury
alive" ."-Tit-Bits.
The progress., 1904-08-27
Her Preference.

She blushcd and murmured: "As TO mel
A number have come to my ken,
For instance, I'm afraid Of them
If they too often mutter DEM
And, too, unless they straightly step,
I fear they hayo wicked Rep.
But all my doubts of mankind stop
Whenever l meet with pop"
-Tudce
The progress., 1904-08-27
Use of Gas.

Natural gas is used for cooking in
more than 100000 homes and'more than
4,500.0 900 persons use il as an illumiuant,
according TO the report OF the geological
surrey. 1t is the fuel in 5000 factories
and supplies the world with lampblaek.
The progress., 1904-08-27
Kindred Callings.

The politician shows with giee
or pictures fair cunning list.
If he were not a statesman, he
Would surely be a novelist.
washington Star.
The progress., 1904-08-27
Quite Necessary.

Lives of poets should remind them
They must have good feet In rhyme
If when gone they'd leave behind them
Footprints, in TIE sands of Time. X >,
-Philidelphia Press.
The progress., 1904-08-27
Ready for the Sacrifice.

The Mother-To think that Priscilla
is to be married. Il is hard to give her
up.
The Father-Yes; but il is better late
than never.-Town Topics.
The progress., 1904-08-27
California Beekeepers.

The greatest beekeepers in the world
are to be found in this country. There
are men in California. for instance, no
own from 1000 to $4,000 swarms Of bees
each. and during the towering season
they farm out these swafms TO the own
ers of orchards. -t-r - - -
The progress., 1904-08-27
Reserve.

Assistant-They say tile report is to
be accepted with reserve
Editor-Certainly. Well just issue
three extras-one giving the report
one confirming it. and one stating that
there's ne truth whatever in it
Judge
The progress., 1904-08-27
PLEASING Variation.

Office Boy-Mr. Spotcash, can &c
and attend a choir rehearsal this after
noon?
Merchant-Ah! That's an improve
ment. Of course. you may go to thc
ball game. my boy.-Chicago Tribune.
The progress., 1904-08-27
Griddled Potatoes.

Have cold. boiled potatoes and cut in
long. rather thin slices Dip them in
melted butter, sprinkle with salt and
papriks- Broil and when serving gar
uish with chopped chives s-Boston
Budget
The progress., 1904-08-27
The Merry Ha Ha.

Dame Fortune often makes us cuss
She does, indeed, my brothers!
For though she smiles on some of us,
She merely laughs at others.
philadelphia Press.
The progress., 1904-08-27
And He Was II

Green-I wonder why Finnisan car
ries a handful OF Irish soil around IN
his pocket all the time?
Brown-Oh. suppose he's like
good many other men. He wants the
earfh Enquirer.
The progress., 1904-08-27
Boisterous.

There was once pair of young beau1
Who sported the loudest of cleaux.
And the noise that they made
Put the sea In the shade,
By the sound of the serge. suppeaux
Punch Bowl.
The progress., 1904-08-27
Not Like Champagne.

Tess-Mr. Sloman is such an excita-
Bile individual, SO effervescent, as 1t
were.
Jess--I should think you'd be the
last person in the world to call him
"effervescent"
Tess-Why?
Jess-I notice. you haven't sue
ceeded in making him pop .'-Phila'
delphia Press.
The progress., 1904-08-27
Achievement.

Some men start out for glory
And land II fair and pat:
Some get their pictures printed
And just let 1t go at that.
washington Star.
The progress., 1904-08-27

He was feeling his way. II 4 were
to tell you. Miss Smith" he said. IN
a low, earnest tone. that am about
to start on long journey, even across
the sea. and that 1t may be months,
and POSSIBLY years. ere return, what
would you say?" \.
II the girl dropped It wasn't percep.
:,tible.
II would say. Mr.. Swanbill.' she
replied, "ta. ta."-Tit-Bits.
The progress., 1904-08-27
comnulsor

She Spanish government, ia order to
help the farmers who grow tobacco, has
compelled the tobacco reeie In Spain to
take from the Canary ISLANDS every year
for the next four years 20. 900 pounds.
The progress., 1904-08-27

|, Ted-what became of his summer
hotel that failed because the place was
SO unhealthy?
Ned-On, he's running it now as a
sanitarium.-Judge
The progress., 1904-08-27
still -fh. Lad

The Oregon still. keeps her lead
among our famous war ships. This
year che has carried cff the trophy fer
the most accurate gunners s-Phasdsl
phia Record
The progress., 1904-08-27
suddmvChnnees

she-George, found a lock Of hair in
your watch,
He-lt is yours. dear.
Nonsense. you can't deceive me, 1t
is MOI, the color Of my hair!"
"Weh. il is the color your hair used
TO be, Remember it is month ago you
gave II 10 me,"-Yonkers Statesman.
The progress., 1904-08-27
a snesr.

First Scientist-Has be discovered any
new truths?
Second scientist-Oh. no: but he has
originated quite a few new errors
Judge.
The progress., 1904-08-27

Mrs. Borely-bon't you think great
many uninteresting people come to this
place?
Mrs. KetcLup-Oh, am compara-
lively a stranger, you know. Do you
come here every year?-Chicago Daily
News.
The progress., 1904-08-27
A Kick on style.

THAT lady who lives next door may be
In style" said the hen. 'if you choose;.
And 1 may know nothing Of such things
but
l really don't like her shoes"
Houston Post.
The progress., 1904-08-27

A woman has simply got 70 love
something. even If 1t is Only 4 mai
The progress., 1904-08-27

Piker-why did they call the medievil,
period the dark agee?" fr-sf ~
Professor-Because il vas knight
time:-cornell Widow.
The progress., 1904-08-27
One Mans Wisdom

Diggs-wiegins sold his clothi-s 2
store and bought millinery establish
The progress., 1904-08-27

Mrs. Johnson-T wish could think
of something to keep my husband at
home nights.
Mrs. smithsoii-Give him an auto
mobile. -.
Mrs. Johnson--He'd be out more than
ever then. @@
Mrs. Smithson-No, indeed. My huss-
band got one last week and the doctor
says he won't be out for six weeks
Chicago Chronicle.
The progress., 1904-08-27

Pessimistic One-Ah, this is mos,
miserable woodworking but troubles
and trials.
Optimistic One--Yes. my boy, and
YOU may consider yourself lucky If you
get out of 1t alive.-Ally Sloper.
The progress., 1904-08-27

Since 1898 the cost of lisIns has bssn
n. eascd lis Ter cent
The progress., 1904-08-27
Queer Creature.

The Maidive archipelago crab uses
live sea anemones- as weapons and 20
traps to secure food.
The progress., 1904-08-27

Munching sticks of striped candy from that
tall glass jar.
Charles Earl Waters. in Chicago Record
Herald
The progress., 1904-08-27
Hard to Find.

Yeast-why is a woman's pocket
like the north pole?
= Crimsonbeak--Tha easy; because
the man doesn't live who ever discov-
cred it.-Yonkers Statesman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-14
CITIZENSHIP OF INDIANS.
Legal Status of Claimants to Rights in Choctaw and Chickasaw
 Tribes.

The Choctaw and Chickasaw citizen ship court, created in the summer o1 p902. to pass upon the rights of court claimants to citizenship in those na- tions, and which has been in session since October of that year, has rendered Hts first final decision on the merits of the cases before them. The court holds, according to the Kansas City Journal, that an intermarried citizen could not marry out of the tribe. The Choctaw council passed law that when a man, on the death of his Indian wife, mar ried a white woman he forfeited the rights of citizenship. The citizenship court holds that this would violate the treaty of 1866, something the Choctaw council would object to.
 The court has not yet admitted any white children of $ such marriages, though 300 are seeking admission. Nor has the court admitted any of the claimants who seek admission on the claim of possessing Indian blood, three eases, involving 40 persons, having been rejected. Eight intermarried cfti- gems have been admitted
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-14
HUMANITY OF MAN SHOWN
Crowd Only Wanted Leader to Pitcf Tn and Help Horses Start
 Their Load.

| A pair of horses were struggling tu haul heavily laden sledge into one of the side streets crossing Westminster, says the Providence Journal. The anil mals worked hard, but 1t was no use; the sledge was firmly planted where not flake of snow remained.
 A shabbily dressed elderly man hap pened along. He watched the vain efforts of the poor animals two or three minutes. lG # Come, boys," he finally shouted, Tets help 'em out"
 Whereat half dozen men who were passing and who heard the words in- stantly put their shoulders to the Isledge and tried their best, with the aid of the horses, to start the outfit. But it did not budge.
 Twenty more men wanted!" again shouted the elderly man. "Come on, you men," addressing his remarks to a group of male bystanders; "come on. 20 more of you, and give us lift"
 And 20 did come, yes, more than 20, nearly twice that number. The result was satisfactory. One concerted .ef- fort of men and beast and the sledge was safely across the car tracks, in clear sailing once more.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-14
COLOR AFFECTS NERVES.
to the Taste Have 8 De- pressing Effect.

It is a great mistake to live in rooms papered with dark wall paper or tinted in somber hues. True, the dark colors hide the dirt, but they depress the spirits and are most disastrous to the health Few people seem to realize the effect that color surroundings have upon the tenn perament, says the American Queen.
 A warm yellow or a good rose pink looks cheerful and reminds one of sunny days while pretty green, not too vivid in tint, suggests the delicate hues of spring. A paper covered with large pattern in dark colorings somehow seems to lend a gloomy effect to even the largest room, while there are certain schemes of coloring that hurt the eyes and tire one to look at.
 It may interest the readers to know that green papers have the reputation of fading sooneg> than any others, while blue becomes dirty sort of green If ex- posed to the sun, pink terra cotta and yellow sort of whitey- brown. None of them very attractive, perhaps, in this stage, but, on the whole, think a faded pink is the least depressing shade.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-14
BIsMARcK's BITTERNESS.
His Story of Forced Resignation a Strange Mixture of Eloquence
 and Loquaciousness.

After describing his estate, the prince began speaking Bnglish-"so that that fellow" pointing to the coachman. may not understand us"-and surprised me by his fluency, his command of idiomatic expressions, and his very slight accent, says Henry Willard, in "A Visit to Bismarck" in Century. He began with these words: Since have been kicked out of off1ce," which so astonished me that begged pardon for interrupting him and said: Prince, that Is Americanism; where did you pick 1t up?" He answered that he did not remember where, but the expres- sion fitted his case exactly, for the manner of his disposal was but the equivalent of an application of the toe of boot. He then proceeded to tell the story of his forced resignation.
 Such a rapid flow of keen wit, of cut ting sarcasm and bitter denunciation as followed for half an hour l had never heard before and never heard again. It was a strange mixture Of eloquence and loquaciousness. Bis marclz's. voice seemed not so deep and strong as his stature led one to ex- pect, but it had Q pleasant sound. A most intense sense of the wrong and ingratitude he claimed to have suffered made itself manifest As an exam pie of his unjust treatment, he re- counted what he had done to unify the nation and to aggrandize the Hohenzollern dynasty. There was not only an unhesitating assertion of his own deserts as the founder of the Ger man empire, but an almost sneering and even contemptuous depreciation of other performers in the historic drama of his time, including even the old Emperor William, the unfortunate Emperor Frederick and Expresses Au- gusta and Frederick. His language became perfect diatribe when he re- ferred to the present emperor and some of his ministers, whom he held re- sponsible for his removal. His ex- pressions regarding them were not only amazing, but embarrassing to me, as I had close social relations with many of the ministerial objects of his scorn. Some of those rogues picked out of the very gutter" he once said. Fortu- nately, he did not stop for any word of as- sent, but went right on until his pent- up wrath. was expended. As he re- marked, when it was all spent:
 x "It was quite relief to me to have this opportunity to speak without re- straint to gentleman who, I am sure, will honor my confidence"
 Even were it not for this restriction, some of the sayings heard and noted xl o+ Ji,,o oy.xy that, if they were repeated, their reality would probably be doubted, and certain ly the 1ese-majesty they involved would render it unsafe for me to venture again on German soil.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-14
DONS. SECONDHAND ROBE.
A New Justice in the Supreme Court Wears an Old Gown When He
 Is Installed.

One of the strange customs of the United States supreme court is that a new justice, on his induction into office, always wears an old robe. No one can give any good reason for the custom, yet it is rigidly adhered to. Although the robes are of black, there is no law re- quiring that this hue be used. The chi # justice could with impunity enter the courtroom attired in bright yellow robe. But nothing but black would be in keeping with the solemnity of the court and it's proceedings.
 A woman makes the robes, and the price is invariably $100 each. She is a specialist in this line of tailoring and knows the details so we'll that the fit is the only thing which gives her cus- toners concern. ..
 The robes are worn off the bench only when the court is taking part in some of fcial ceremony. They may be worn to an official funeral They are always used by the court at the presidential in- augural ceremonies, on which occasion the chief justice administers the oath of office to the new president.
 In the robing room is a portrait of John Jay, the first chief justice, attired in a robe with scarlet facing, but such a robe has not been seen in the court room during the past 100 years. The walls oe this room are hung with new and secondhand robes, giving the place a somber appear@ce.
 In earlier times the justices wore wigs and knee trousers. The lawyers were required to appear before court in full suits of black, with rufied shirts. knee trousers, silk hose and low shoes with silver buckles.
 A black frock coat is now the only distinctive article of dress worn by the bar, though no form of dress is now ob- 1igatory,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-14
Some British Estates.

During the last year 63,31O estates, representing capital of G270,473, ,3O7, were admitted to probate in the United Kingdom, says the London Mail Of these 32,295 had capital value of 950O pr less, 9,767 of between G1 ,0OO and G 1000; 2.112 of between G10,00O and E 25, 900; 1887 of between R25,0o0 and |Ise 100 ,000, and 2S0 of more than G1O0, ,000. It is estimated that there are probably 100 persons in the United Kingdom who have at their own absolute disposal ER ,000, ,000 each, and about 400 others have between 22,500,000 and a5,00O,000. The largest estate of the year was that of Samuel Lewis. the notorious money lender, which was valued at G2,572, ,65S. The next biggest was that of Col Harry Mo Calmont, which was sworn in at IG2 ,OO0, 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-14
WASH THE FACE UPWARD
By So Doing the Skin May Be Made Smooth and Free from
 Wrinkles.

Our grandmothers used to date the period of their lost girlhood by the first wrinkle, but the woman has to be seen nowadays who would have the courage to say that with her first wrinkle comes old age. She would tell you she is proud of that little faint line, says the Boston Budget.
 But, as rule, ill health is answerable for those disagreeable little lines, and, indeed, when they are many in number, they are disfiguring.
 Many are the methods that have been tried to make the skin smooth and fair again.
 A number of these methods are good, but as no two skins are alike, each re- quires different treatment.
 There is a good deal in the way you wash your face. Instead of washing 1t downwards, as 99 out of every 100 do, it should be washed upwards, and gentle friction given to the parts most likely to wrinkle. t
 Spraying the face with soft hot water at night is good
 The best plan of all is to nourish the body with good wholesome food, which will, in it's turn nourish the skin and fill out the face in the parts where wrinkles generally come Face powder only deepens the wrinkles.