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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-10-17
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Newport News, Va, July "a, 1904.
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some other acid poison in the blood
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rectiy into the circulation, all irrita
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-10-17

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05

spread their carpets, bear dancers gave their little spectacles, and jockeys con- ferred as to the merits of horse. or hound. Hawk-nosed. Jews passed among the vehicles, cursed or kicked by the young gallants who stood about, hat in hand, at the steps of their idols carriages.
 Back of Sadler's little court the coun- try came creeping close up to the town. There were fields not so far away on these long highways. Wan dering and rambling roads ran off to the westward and to the north, lead ing toward the straight old Roman road which once upon time ran down to London town.
 1t was on one of these less crowded highways that there was this morning enacted 8 curious little drama. The sun was still young and not too strong for comfort, and as it rose back of the square of Sadler's it cast a shadow from hedge which ran angling toward the southeast. It's rays, there- fore, did not disturb the slumbers of two young men who were lying be-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05
ICopyraght, 1902, by Emerson Kough.s
BY EMERSON ExOUGEl

rivers far to the west of the Ottawa; of races as strange to my princess people as we are to them; of streams whose sands run in gold, where dia- monds and sapphires are to be picked up as ye like? If told ye, would ye believer"
 The martial hearts and adventurous souls of the circle about him began to show in the heightened color and closer crowding of the young men to the table. Silence fell upon the group.
 "Ye know nothing, in this old rot ten world, of what there is yet to be found in America" cried Du Mesne For myself, I have been no farther than the great falls of the Ontonea- grea-a mere trifie of 8 cataract, gen. tlemen. into which ye might pitch your tallest English cathedral and sink it beyond its pinnacle with ease. Yet I have spoke with the holy fathers who have journeyed far to the westward, even to the vast Messasebe, which is well known to run into the China sea upon some far-off coast not yet we'll charted. I have also read the story of Sagean, who was far to the west of that mighty river. Did not the latter see and pursue and kill in fair fight the giant unicorn, tabled of Scripture? Is not that animal known to be creature of the east, and may we not, therefore, be advised that this new country takes hold upon the storied lands of the east? Why, this holy friar with whom spoke, fresh back from his voyaging to the cold upper ways of the northern tribes, who live beyond the far-off channel at Michilimackinac-did he not tell of a river of the name of the Blue Earth. and did he not himself see turquoises and diamonds and em- eralds taken in handfuls from this same blue earth? An, bah! gentle men, Europe for you if ye like, but for me, back I go, so soon as may get proper passage and a connection which will warrant me the voyage. Back go to Canada, to America, to the woods and streams. I would sec again my ancient Du L'hut, and my comrade Pierre Noir, and Tete Gris, tue trapper from the Mistasing-free traders all. Life is there for the liv- ing, my comrades. This old world, small and outworn, no more of 1t for me-"
 None of ye know the vest" went on the coureur. Your Virginia, we know we'll of it-a collection of beggars, prostitutes and thieves. Your New England-a lot of cod-fishing, starving snivelers, who are most concerned how to keep life in their bodies from year to year. New France herself, sit ting ever on the edge of an icy death. with naught but bickerings at Quebec and naught but reluctant compliance from Paris--what hath she to hope? tell ye, gentlemen, 'tis beyond, in the land of the Messasebe, where shall for my part seek out my home; and
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05
CHAPTER I.
THE RETURNED TRAVELLER.


 ssGentlemen, this is America!"
 The speaker cast upon the cloth powered table 8 singular object, whose like none of those present had ever seen. They gathered about and bent over 1t curiously.
 This is that America" the speaker repeated Here you have 1t. bar barrie. wonderful sabounding!"
 With sudden gesture he swept his hand among the gold coin that lay on the gaming table He thrust into the mouth of the object before him handful of louis dor and English sovereigns. There is your America" said he. @It runs over with gold. No man may tell it's richness. It's beauty you cannot imagine
 Faith" said Sir Arthur Pembroke. bending over the table with glass in eye, If the ladies of that land have feet for this sort of shoon, methinks we might well emigrate. Take you the money of it. For me, would see < the dame could wear such shoe as this.''
 Bah! Pembroke" said Castleton, pushing up the shade above his eyes Gill 1t rested on his forehead. "'tis a child's shoe"
 Not so. said the first speaker. q give you my word 'tis the moccasin Of my sweetheart, a princess in her own right. who waits my coming on the Ottawa. And so far from the shoe being too small, I say as a gentleman that she not only wore it so, but in addition used somewhat of grass there in in place Of hose"
 The earnestness of lis speech in no wise prevented the peal of laughter zhat followed.
 There you have it, Pembroke" !" cried Castleton. Would you move to land where princesses use hay for hosiery"
 @'Tis curious done" said Pembroke, musingly. none the less.''
 And done by her own hand" said the owner of the shoe, with certain proprietary pride.
 Again the laughter broke out. Do your princesses engage in shoemak- Ing?' asked third gamester as he pushed into the ring. Sure it must be rare land. Prithee, what doth the king in handicraft? Doth he take to saddlery, or, perhaps, smithing?"
 Have done thy jests, Wilson," cried Pembroke. ''Mayhap there is some what to be learned here of this new world and of our dear cousins, the French. Go on, tell IS, Monsieur du Mesnea ] think you call yourself, sir?--tell ua more of your new coun- try of ice and snow, of princesses and little shoes" :"
 Tell ye moreand if did, would ye believe 1t? What if tell ye of great
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05
CHAPTER IT.
JOHN LAW OF LAUR1sToN.


 Unconsciously the coachman obeyed the unvoiced command of this man, who stepped out from the shelter of the hedge. Travel-stained, just awakened from sleep, disheveled, with dress dis ordered, there was none the less abun- dant boIdness in his mien as he came forward, yet Withal the grace and de- ference of the courtier. It was good figure he made as he stepped down from the bank and came forward, hat in hand, the sun, now rising to the top of the hedge, lighting up his face and showing his bold profile, his open and straight blue eye.
 Ladies" he said, as he reached the road, T crave your pardon humbly. This, I think, is the coach of my lord, the earl of Banbury. Mayhap this is the Lady Catharine Knollys to whom I speak?"
 The lady addressed still gazed at him, though she drew up with dignity.
 teYou have quite the advantage of us," said she. She glanced uneasily at the coachInan, but the order to go for ward did not quite leave her lips. "I am not aware-I do not know" she began, afraid of her adventure now 1t had come, after the way of all dreaming maids who prate of men and conquests.
 "I should be dull of eye did I not see the Knollys arms" said the stranger, smiling and lowing low. And I should be i'll advised of the families of England did I not know that the daughter of Knollys. the sister Of the earl of Banbury, is the Lady Catharine. and most charming also. This might say, though tis true I never was in London or in England until now"
 AS though it were another person, Lady Catharine heard herself murmur, "And you, sir?''
 "I am John Law, of Lauriston, Scot land, madam, and entirely at your service. That is my brother Will, yon- der by the bank" He smiled, and the younger man came forward, hesitating- ly, and not with the address of his brother, though yet with the breeding of a gentleman.
 The eyes of Mary Connynge took in both men with the same look, but her eyes, as did those of the Lady Cath arine. became most concerned with the first speaker.
 My brother and I are on our first journey to London z continued he, with gay laugh which did not consort
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05

heath the shelter of the hedge. Strange enough must have been the conclu- sions of the sun could it have looked over the barrier and peered into tho faces of these youths. Evidently they were of good breeding and some sta- ton, albeit their garb was not of the latest fashion. The gray hose and the clumsy shoes plainly bespoke some northern residence. The wig of each lacked the latest turn, perhaps the col lar of the coat was not all it should have been. There was but one coat visible, for the other, rolled up as a pillow, served to support the heads of both. The elder of the two was the one who had sacrificed his covering. The other was more restless in his atti- tude, and though thus the warmer for coat, was more in need of comfort. A white bandage covered his wrist, and the linen was stained red. Yet the two slept on, well into the morn, well into the rout of Sadler's Wells Evidently they were weary.
 Far down the roadway there rose cloud of dust, which came steadily nearer, following the only vehicle in sight, probably the only one which had passed that morning. As this little dust-cloud came slowly nearer it might have been seen to rise from the wheels of Tichly-built and well-appointed coach. Four dark horses obeyed the reins handled by 8 solemn-visaged lackey on the box, and there was a goodly footman at the back. Within the coach were two passengers such as might have set Sadler's Wells by the ears. They set on the same seat, as equals, and their heads lay close to- gether, as confdantes. The tongues of both ran fast and free. Tall and well-rounded, vigorous and young, not yet 20, adored by many suitors, the Lady Catharine Knollys had rarely looked better than she did this morn ing as she drove out to Sadler's, for Providence alone knew what fault of a superb vital energy Her eyes sparkled as she spoke, and every gesture be- tokened rather the grand young crea- ture that she was than the valetudi- marian going forth for healing. Her cheek, turned now and again, showed clear-cut and untouched soundness that meant naught but health. 1t showed also the one blemish upon beauty which was toasted in the court as faultless, Upon the left, cheek there was mouche, excessive in it's size. Strangers might have commented on it. Really it covered deep-stained birthmarlz, the one blur upon peer less beauty. Yet even this might be forgotten, as it was now.
 The companion of the Lady Gath arine in her coach was young woman, scarce so tall and more slender. Dark, where her companion was fair, and with the glossy texture of her own somber locks showing in the individual roll which ran back into the absurd fontange of false hair and falser pow der, Mary Connynge made good foil for her bosom friend; though honesty must admit that neither had yet much concern for foils, since both had their full need of gallants. Much seen to- gether they were commonly known as the Morning and Eve, sometimes as Aurora and Eve Never did daughter of the original Eve have deeper fem mine guile than Mary Connynge. Soft Of speech-as her friend, the Lady Catharine. was rnpulsive-sloW. suave.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05
HORSES FOND OF BEER.
Many Belonging to WashtngtoH
 Breyscries Want Their Buckets Regularly.

Fully one-half of the horses used by the brewers of Washington said a fat and ruddy driver of one of the big wag- ons, according to the Post, s.are beer swiIlers, and there are horses belonging to our company which will not leave the delivery yards until they have had their bucket of beer in the morning and at lunch time. They have acquired taste for the beverage, and they refuse to do their work until they have been supplied. Now, say the horses ac- quired taste for beer, but guess am wrong about that, for It is my candid opinion that horses naturally love beer. They seem to have the sar1e taste for it that hogs have for mash and beer from the stillhouses. It is well-known fact that in running down and locating illicit stills in the mountain districts the revenue officers are frequently aid- ed in their work by watching the hogs, the razorbaclss, snif1ing the mash for 8 distance of two miles.
 Our horses fatten on beer, and 1t is a noticeable fact that the ones drinking the most beer can do the most hard driving. The horses draw the line on stale beer, and one Of them will have to be power full dry in the throat before he will drink it. But give hiTa bucket of fresh beer neigh for more Drivers helpers and horses are allowed liberal supply of the fluid by the company, and I would do without my mugs before would sec my horses go thirsty
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05

fully with the plight in which he showed. We started by coach, as gen. tlemen; and now we come on foot, like laborers or thieves. Twas my own fault. Yesterday must needs quit the Edinboro' stage. Last night our chaise was stopped, and we were asked to hand our money to a pair of evil fellows who had made prey of us. Tn short--you see-we fared i'll enough. Lost in the dark, we made what shift we could along this road, where we both are strangers. At last, not able to pay for better quarters even had we found them, we lay down to sleep. have slept far worse. And 'tis a lovely morning. Madam, thank you for this happy beginning of the day.
 The face of Will Law hardly offered complete proof of this assertion. He had slept i'll enough, and in the morn ing light his face showed gaunt and pale. Here, then, was situation most inopportune; the coach of two ladies, unattended, stopped by two strangers, who certainly could not claim introduc- ton by either friend or reputation.
 T did but wish to ask some advice of the roads hereabout," said the elder brother, turning his eyes full upon those of Lady Catharine. As you see, we are in i'll plight to get forward to the city. If you will be so good as to tell me which way to take, I shall re- member it most gracefully. Once in the city, we should do better for the rascals have not taken certain papers, letters which bear to gentlemen in , the city--Sir Arthur Pembroke may name as one-a friend of my fathers who hath had some dealings with him in the handling of moneys. I have also word for others, and make sure that, once we have got into town, we shall soon mend our fortune"
 Lady CaJnarine looked at Mary Connynge and the latter in turn gazed at her. There could be no harm, said each to the other with her eyes. Surely it is our duty to take them in with usa
 William called the Lady Cath arine Knollys, open the door for MT. Law, of Lauriston!"
 The footman >sprang to the ground and held open the door. Therefore. into the coach stepped John Law and his brother, late Of Edinboro', some time robbed and afoot, but now to come into London in circumstances which surely might have been far worse.
 So in the merry month of May, with the birds singing in the trees, and the scent of the flowers waited coolly to their senses, they came on apace to the throng at Sadler's Wells. There it was that John Law, finding in T pocket coin that had been overlooked, reached out to vender and bought a rose. He offered his flower with a deep inclination of the body to the Lady Catharine
 1t was at this moment that Mary Connynse first began to hate her friend, the Knollys.
 (To be continued.)
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05

amber-eyed' and innocent of yisage, this young English woman, with no dover save that of beauty and of wit, had not failed Of sensation at the capital whither she had come as guest of the Lady Catharine.
 70 Gemini!" called out Mary Connynge, as the coachman for a mo- ment slackened his pace. Look! We shall be robbed!' c
 The driver irresolutely pulled up his horses. From under the shade of the hedge there arose two men, of whom the taller now stood erect and came to- ward the carriage
 .t'Tis no robber," said Lady Cath arine Knollys, her eyes fastened on the tall figure which came forward.
 Save us, said Mary Connynge, "What a pretty man!"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05
afercury-yapor lamps.

Mercury-vapor lamps produce light, as is we'll known. that is greenish blue in color, and which produces an un- pleasant effect, not inaptly described as "ghastly,' on the faces of persona illumined by it. This IS because the spectrum of the light has no red In 1t It has been proposed to add red re- Hector or globe to correct this, but the experiment shows that the light is mol changed in color, but obstructed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05
: Detective and Lawyer.

During odd moments when notseE- gagged in his duties as a plain clothes detective Patrolman Robert H. Hubbard
 of New York city, found time to study law, with such success that he. retired from the force recently and will at once take up the practice of his profession. Hubbard is an ILL. B.. having completed courses in the New York university law school and the New York Law school
 He was admitted to the bar in July, after serving eight years as policeman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05
CHAPTER II.
 AT SADLER.S WELLS.

Sadler's Wells, on this mild and cheery spring morning, was a scene of fashion and of folly. Hither came the elite of London, after the custom of the day, to seek remedy in the reputed qualities of the springs for the weari- ness and lassitude resultant upon the long season of polite dissipations which society demanded of her vo- taries. Bewigged dandies, their long coats of colors we'll displayed as they strutted about in the open, paid court there, as they did within the city gates, to the powdered and painted beauties who sat in their coaches wait ing for their servants to bring out to them the draft of which they crayed healing for crow's-feet and hollow eyes. Here and there travelling mer-l chants called their wares, jugglers
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05
when It Is Ready to Bake.

Bread is ready for the oven if. when touched with the finger. the dougl springs back, leaving no dent. The old theory that bread must be- kneaded stiff with four in order to be good is not altogether reliable. It is much easier to work if mixed soft, riset quicker and is just as delicious as fl made the old way.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05
Precocfous Children.

John Stuart Mill was studying Greek at three, had practically mastered the language at seven, and a year later was acting as schoolmaster to his younger brothers and sisters. John Ruskin acc tually produced manuscript work in three volumes before he reached his sew enth birthday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05

no man shall set iron on my soul again."
 He spoke bitterly. The group about him, half amused. half cynical and all ignorant, as were their kind at this time of the reign of William, were none the less impressed and thought full
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05
Great Nainda.

Great minds, like Heaven. are pleased in doing good. though the ungrateful subjects of their favors are barren TT return. Rowa
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-14
En-. Sir Guy Barrett
Past Commander.

Guy Barrett was horn i'm Harris
burg, Pennsylvania, III lSj3. re-
moved TO Louisville. with his pa
rents when Il small hoy. coming
here in 1859. when his father took
charge of the Ic0maL printing
office; was educated in the schools
of the city and learned the printing
business under his father. In 1870
he purchased the news depot of Mr..
W. II. Stanley and mas since sue
cessfully conducted "a book and
news business on Main street.
In 1874, three days before he was
q years of age, he petitioned for
the degrees of Masonry, i'm Hiram
Lodge, No. I, receiving the degrees
in Lodge and Chapter i'm rapid sue
cession ard was Knighted by
Frankfort Commandery. No. 1,
March 6, 1915. He served Hiram
Lodge as its Master in 1873, was
High Priest of Frankfort Chapter
in 1897 and Commander of Frank
fort COmmandery in 1896. For the
past seven years he has conferred
all Of the degrees in the Chapter
and most of the Orders i'm Frank
fort COmmandery, being an accom-
plished workman.
Last October be was elected
- 4 4 -. a
ell of Kentucky. II. d ;. NJ.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-14

penSa ion was granted, titty-seren
years ago, not one remains All
having passed away. and the oe-
scendants of many Of them nave
died or removed 20 other places.
f. H. Watson was p Imlnent
physician, the father of ear Al
miral John CIittenden Watson, OF
the Navy, ana for many years was
in partnership with DR.. John l..
Phythian under the firm name OF
Phythian & Watson, and they had
their office in the building at pres
ent Occupid by Mr.. George b. SAL
ender. on ST. Clair street, tile Dulld-
ing having been remodeled ana
added to since then. DR.. watson
married daughter of Gov. John
J. Crittenden and he, with the
family of his brother, II. III. wat
son. resided in the house on Steele
street at present owned and occu-
pied by Mrs. Virginia Duvall.
A. F. McCurdy was also II phySi-
elan. and had his office on Main
street, i'm the little brick attached
a. the East Tennessee Telephone
Exchange. He was Il widower ana
left no descendants.
Geo. ". DoXon was Il hardware
and grocery dealer and was in bust
ness ON ~. Clair street for years,
where the Deposit Bank now
stands. with the late John l.. Ora
ham. the firm name being DoNon "
Graham. \ few years before lie
died he sold out his interest to his
partner, Mr.. Granam. and opent q
a dry goods store next door where
| the star Saloon now Is.