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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11
By WILL N. HARBEN.

an shoot me. I'd put 1t on. My women folks tuck me up, but they wouldn't make Q fortune runnin' a dye house This dratted thing has spilled twenty Sunday shirts fer me. T'other day, when went in the meetin' house out of @ shower 0 rain, left streak O black ink from the door to the amen corner"
 ''Whar did you git that bugle?" Ken ner questioned 'I know you never blowed 1t in the army"
 'sNo; Fred Langston had 1t when he was bugler in our company. an he give 1t to me to use in our veteran camp: he said his boys hadn't sign O re- spect fer what it had been through, an used 1t to call the dogs to go possum huntin'. He said his gals tied gray ribbon about 1t an hung it up on the wall, but the boys wouldn't let 1t stay thar. They treated his canteen jest as bad. They toted it about with moon shine whisky in 1t till 1t sprung a leak, an then they hung it up on a tree an shot more holes in 1t, I reckon I am sight, todn' reb' flag an bugle with a Yankee overcoat on, but they tell me the wars over"
 II reckon you went through the thick of it. said the cotton buyer tenta- lively.
 T got as much fight as I cared fer Ut Bakers creek" answered the veter- ef. "Our boys was about starved to death on short rations, an we had jest got hold of lot O fresh beef when we got the call to arms. Our colonel told us we'd better take some of the beef with us, an me n another felier was a-fillin' our knapsacks when the Teller all at once said to me, Look v here, Bas, the odds is agin us, an I hain't a-goin' to let no bluecoat ketch he with a passle O raw beef in my knapsack,' an he th'owed the meat down. followed suit. Jest then, in Ill the hurlyburly O gittin' ready, a fhan rid in}with a big basket O pies io sell us. We wanted the pies an he wanted money we didn't have no money, an offered ro swap beef fer the pies; he refused to trade. Then we put i'm on his sway hacked hoss
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11
CHAPTER VIII.

HNH morning, a few days later, Af I Bascom Truitt came down the ke main street of Darley wearing
 a long. dingy overcoat and blowing a roll caIl on an old army bugle. Under his arm was tattered Confederate lag.
 sWhat's up today P Kenner asked him as he came into the office and stood towering over the stove
 sNothin' but meettn' O the veter- ans Of our camp -the Joseph E. John ston. sir. I'm goin' up now to stick the flag on the gate at the courthouse We intend to see about who's goin' to the reunion in Atlanta next spring; thars sight O the boys that want 10 go, but cayn'& raise the scads. We'll chip in an sand the most deservin', ef our women folks go hungry this win x#r Thar was a lie anoat in the newspapers awhile back that some nig- ger went off after the war an got rich an come back home jest in time to buy his old master a suit O clothes an pay his way to reunion Eff thar was man in our camp that ud 90 that away, we'd send i'm in tar an feath- CTS, an on q rail at that'f
 "Oh, come off, Bas," Kenner laughed, as he looked around at George and Hillyer at their desks. That's a old Yankee army overcoat you got on right now. You've had 1t dyed with logwood, but I'd know it by that long cape"
 Yes, that's what it is,1 admitted Traitt sheepishly. "The Yankee that owned it died at my house while was off in the war It was the only thing he left that was any account, an my women folks had fed an pampered i'm up with all they could rake an scrape 1n the neighborhood, goin without fhe'rseIves beca 'se he was so bad off. After he died they put this coat away in camphor to keep the moths out of it. The blame garment eat up quarters wuth a year fer ten year, an ever win ter had a row with my women folks sbeca'se wouldn't wear it. Finally, I agreed ef they ud dye 1t so none O my crowd ud fergit the war was over
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11

an loaded i'm back and front Eysstss bloody beef an tol' i'm eff he didn't make tracks we'd shoot at the beef. But we didn't have time to eat the pies even, fer the thing had begun. Folks has often axed me what battle was like couldn't tell you. It jest made sound-ooo- ooo-like 8 harrycane rippin' gullies in the earth am sweepin' away trees, rocks, hills an everything in its track, an on shf come! I hain't here to lie-I was scared clean down into my socks. When they hove into sight round the hill in the sun, I couldn't see nothip
 but soIil bank O silver. By gum, t. looked 1ikn thar was enough bayone' p'ints displayed thar to stab all the flies in the universe. seed our gen. eral about that time: he was a-settin
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11

"T1edt's c old YG1atec d4nsy oOercoGt. on his hoss a chawin' tobacco an spit tin over it's head; he was as cool as a cucumber; looked like he was jest tryin' to study what would be the right thing to do. He was a daisy; part h. jun, an not afeard O God Almighty. Seein' him that away made me sorter ashamed, an plunged 1n. At fust it come awkward, but in minute 1t wasn't any more'n shootin' at rabbits.
 We plugged away an laughed an made jokes an had a good all round time as long as it lasted, an then we got rattled an begun to retreat. Twas shot through the left arm an side, an
 fell in ditch A Yankee run up with
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11
FAT RETURNS tnon DIME.
A New Orleans Travelling Man Says the Little Coin Yielded Him
 All of $2,75O.

"You often hear of men running up a small sum of money into good big bank roll, but did something once in Omaha that, so far as I know, beats all records when the amount originally invested is considered" said E. w. Gaylord, of New Orleans, to Wash tngton Post reporter.
 T was waiting in Omaha for re- mittance from my firm, and, having no coin about me was feeling in that lone some state that the moneyless man
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11

ANH morning. few days later, Bascom Truitt came down the IA main street of Darley wearing
 a long. dnRY overcoat and
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11
.You say you have, Mrs Hillyerr'

"You say you have, Mrs. Hillyerp he stammered.
 Kenner stood on the edge of the side walk and watched her as she. Joined her niece on the street corner. "I won der ef she could mean Miss Hortense," ]" he said, his blood rushing madly through his veins. Lord, Lord, ain't she nice? Fer all know, Mrs Hillyer may be tryin' to talk me up with 'er Well, I wish she would, fer never would dare to do 1t myself. as much as I'd like it"
 CTo Be Continued.l
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11
Worthy Object.

We will probably never have enough money to enable us to set aside hero fund, and even if we do have enough we wouldn't do it. We'll set aside a fund to reward the girls who can bake better bread than their mothers. In dianapolis News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11
When omcially Made.

Father said the small boy, "whatis an Investigation"
 An investigation, my son, is usually an effort to locate the responsibility for a disaster after it's too late to make any difference '-Washirgton Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-13

rubber is put, how it enters into the necessities and comfort of the toilet and dress, into innumerable domestic uses, into the business and profession al life, into the play of the youth and the sports and pleasures of the adult, in fact how rubber in some useful or ornamental or p1easurable form is con- stantly before us and on us and being used by us, we begin to realize that we are more than passively interested In discovery which will tend to cheapen rubber goods and make the things we need and want for every day life more available.
 In the interior of Brazil vast forests of trees have been discovered from which can be obtained high grade of rubber known to the trade as man coba.' It seems that this variety of rubber has been known for several years; but no such vast stretches of forest of these trees has ever before been found. Tn fact, the region Is so large that 1t has not yet been fully ex- iplored. The tree is known as man dioca brava," which means wild man dioc." It is so named because of the marked resemblance of the young trees to the mandioc, which forms the most common crop of all sections. 1t in reality belongs to the same family, but, unlike the other, produces latey and seed. During prolonged droughts the people have dug up it's roots and ground and prepared them as is man dfoc, though with greater labor and less benefit, because of the smaller amount of nourishment contained in the finished product and the work nec- essary to wash out the greater amount of poison.
 The tree grows rapidly from either seeds or cuttings In four or five years 1t will reach a height of from 20 to 50 feet and circumference of from 12 to 50 inches, depending upon the soil and climatic conditions. r. grows erect and branches some dis tance above the ground
 The manner of extracting, collecting and preparing the latex, or sap, called also milk because of it's whitish hue, varies in different sections. Tn some places serpentine incisions are made around the trunk of the tree; in other places large horizontal chip is taken
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-13

from the bark and wood, and in still other places either slightly oblique or V-shaped incision is made. The first method enables a larger and quicker collection of the milk, but tends to kill the tree. The second method exposes the tree to the de- structive action of ants. The other two methods are the best. with pref erence for the V-snaped incision, as herewith greater number of lactifer- ous ducts are cut with the least injury to the tree.
 The best rubber which has come to this market has been prepared by an American who has acquired consider able property in the heart of the new ly discovered region. His rubber has been prepared by keeping the milk liquid until he was able to fill up pans, then letting 1t coagulate, imme- diately thereafter submitting it to pressure between boards and subse- quently washing and drying 1t on sev- eral days in succession. As a result he produces slabs .one-fourth by 10 by 20 inches, of a beautiful amber color, with agreeable odor and wonderful elasticity.
 From investigation it is evident that the culture of the manicoba could be most advantageously introduced into the south of the United States, and particularly into Porto Rico and the Philippines
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-13

their fearsonle rites and perform the frightful parade that is marked by a trail of blood, for human sacrifices are required for the performance of these ceremonies.
 In the town are many strange classes of hangers on of the Buddhist monas- teries-the ragyabas, the men who cut up the bodies of the dead and feed them to the pariah dogs; the low caste creatures who wash the bones of the dead and clean them that the relatives may make prayer disks of them for rosaries, and the thousands of temple attendants,
 It Is a curious fact in connection with the establishment of British con trol in Tibet, with all that 1t portends, that long years ago it was prophesied that the reincarnation of Buddha in the person of the grand lama would cease after his thirteenth transmigra- ton. The dalai lama, who has fled in- to Mongolia, is the thirteenth lama since the incarnation myth was first started for his own purpose and upheld my force of arms by Lozang the Elo- quent sam #-4 5E
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-13
NEW RUBBER SUPPLY.
KNOWN VARIETIES NOW HAVE AN IMPORTANT RIVAL.
Valuable Discovery in Brazil of a Forest of Trees from Which a
 High-Grade Rubber Known as "Manicoba" Is Obtained.

Caoutchouc, or gum elastic, from which the substance known commonly as rubber and India rubber, is ob- tained from a number of different varieties of tropical trees and plants found growing in India, Africa and Central and South America, particu- larly in Brazil. A large part of the rubber supply of the United States comes from Brazil, and the recent dis covery in that country of 8 forest of trees from which high grade of rub Der is obtained is important and inter esting. When one stops to think of the immense number of uses to which
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-13
MAINE REPUBLICAN,
William T. Cobb Elected Gov
 ernor of Pine Tree State.
DEMOCRATS MAKE SLIGHT GAIN
Net Republican Loss From 1900 Fig. ures of 767 shown In the Results From 200 Towns-RepubIicnn
 ConEreEsmen Reelected.

PORTLAND. Me-, Sept. 13.-With William T. Cobb of Rockland heading their ticket as the candidate for gov. ernor the Republicans carried Maine at the biennial election by large plu. rality.
 Complete returns will not be receiv, ed for several days, but $50 out of 52z cities, towns and plantations give Cobt 71,O85 and Davis 46,162. The same places in 1900 gave Hill Rep.) 62,67G and Lord (Dem.) 35,079.
 The vote for governor will probably be the largest since 1888.
 The four present congressmen-Amos l.. Allen in the First. Charles ID. Little field in the second, E. c. Burleigh 1n the Third and Lewellyn Powers i'll the Fourth districts--were reelected, and a Republican majority in the legisla- ture was assured. The party was also successful in many county contests, of which there were more than the usual Rumber.
 The election passed under conditions favorable for large vote. The weath. CT, dull and threatening early in the day, became clear and inviting. before noon, and the voters, whose enthusi- asm had been thoroughly aroused dur ing the brief campaign not only by To- cal speakers, but by orators of nation al reputation from outside the state, hocked to the polls.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-13
FIELD MARSHA OYAMA.
A New Light on the Great Japanese
 WarriOr's Character.

A New Light on the Great Japanese
 WarriOr's Character.
 Far from being hard eyed, shaggy browed general, as one might imagine, Field Marshal Oyama is the kindest, most amiable old gentleman it would be possible to meet, says contributor to the Chicago Tribune. He himself declares that he has no liking whatever for war and that it is irony of fate, not personal inclination, which has made him the soldier he is today. Like most . of Japan's great men, he is not rich In this worlds goods. He is far too lib eral to amass fortune. It is told of him that during the Chinese war he bought provisions for his men and horses out of his own pocket rather than pillage the wretched homes along the route.
 In fact, charity got to be such a mania with him that his wife, an ex- tremely economical woman, had to act as treasurer and dole him out small allowance daily.
 During his residence in Paris he was often greatly upset by the way dumb animals, particularly horses, were abused. Once he got into a dreadful mess withsa cabby, and both had to be marched off to the police station to ex- plain their conduct. Though the mar shal could speak but little French, he stormed around the terrified commis- saire until justice was given him and he saw the jehu condemned to twen- ty dollar fine. Japanese merchants In Paris as we'll as cabmen remember this active military attache, though in quite different way.
 One day, sitting in front of cafe, he noticed a Japanese offering some beautiful fans at exceedingly low prices, lower even than the same arti- cle could be purchased in Japan. Beck oning the man to him, he asked how he could do it. The other told him how, owing to long illness, business had dropped off. He was unable to pay the rent, which would come due on the fol- | lowing day, so he and his wife rather | than lose all their stock were selling what articles they could smuggle out | on the streets of Paris. The attache had several important engagements on | hand that afternoon, but he postponed all and hurried off with the unfortu- | nate merchant. After thoroughly ex- amining into the matters he paid the rent, suggested the mans moving into better quarter of the capital and dur l ing the rest of his stay there did what he could to work up T clientele among l his friends From that day the mer- l chants affairs fiourished, and two l years ago he died worth nice round ] sum. By his will he left $20,0o0 of 1t to his benefaS--E
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-13
FAIRBANKS AT OYSTER BAY.
The Guest Overnight of President
 Roosevelt.

The Guest Overnight of President
 Roosevelt.
 OYSTER BAY, N. Y., Sept 13.-Sen- ator Charles W. Fairbanks of Indiana, Republican candidate for vice presi- dent, is guest of President Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill He arrived from New York on the CAB. train. One of the presidents carriages was awaiting him at the station, and he was driven directly to Sagamore Hill, arriving there shortly after o'clock.
 Senator Fairbanks said that he had been on the move almost constantly since he came east and that thus far the campaign work had been most agreeable. His health is excellent, and he is enjoying his experiences in the campaign. He declined to discuss in detail his political observations. but indicated that so far as he could ascer- tain the situation was quite satisfac- tory from his point of view. He was asked about the situation in Maine, where he delivered several speeches.
 By this time,' he replied laughing ly, ''that situation has been crystallized into an expression by the people of the state. We shall know in a few hours what the expression is I think we would better wait for that. It will be more definite than anything I could say"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-13

District Court of Waterbury, Water bury, September 10, 1904. The City of Waterbury, vs Althea
 sN~s Green, ct al ORDER OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND REFRESHMENTS OF
 MARY FOOTE.
 Tn the matter of the petition of the City of Waterbury against Althea Green, ct al., for the foreclosure of cer- tain taxahens existing upon real estate located in the City of Waterbury; it is hereby o R D E R D D, thar mo- tice be given to the representatives and creditors of Mary Foote, late of Water bury deceased, formerly claimant of said real estate, of the pendency or said action, by publishing q copy of this order, at least twice, in the Waterbury Evening Democrat, at an interval of at least one week, on or hefore the first Tuesday of October, 1904.
 By the Court,
 LINFORD +. ROOT, Clerk. 9-13&20.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-13
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.HOITY TOITY."

Nhe local public will have an oppor. hity to see an original Weber and bids production this evening at Ai's this evening, when "Hoity Aty'' will be presented. This bright SsicaI comedy, as everybody knows
 s big success during its career at New York theater of Weber and Bids, and it is winning much favor
 W that it is being taken on tour.
 e road company has not, of course. slian Russell, Dewolf Hopper. kber and Fields or sam Bernard of New York cast; but in their places appearing Lillian Durham, Harry khards, George Yeoman, La Pell G4on, May Bloom and other noted hEmakers who may be expected to Ike a very bright performance of aoity Toity." Prices are 9, 55, 50, cents and $1.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-13
.ARIzONA..

.rhis picturesque American play will
 presented at Polfs Thursday after ;pn and evening. 1t has scored hea- 3y in New York and elsewhere and sgenerally conceded to be one of the longest dramas written in the past eade. 1t gives picture of life at q bntier army post in the territory from hieh it takes its name. The picture hy be an impressionistic one rather hn realistic, but the atmosphere Is kre. and the broad details sketched with a sure hand and large brush De result is the more valuable for
 e reason that the picture corrects Rny of our preconceivel notions of bat some of us are pleased to term b wild and woody west" The sale
 seats opens tomorrow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-13

EAUpEyILLE AT THE JACQUES.

!" "A OA[A1N LA14AAA 1AA AAA l1 O OSAN(NE V AIh9s
 With comedy enough for dozen or nary shows distinguishing the bill, E n and merriment ran riot at the
 cques yesterday afternoon and even
 g. The principal act is q eomedietta Atitled "A Timely Awakening" and Shyed by Carleton Macy and Maude Alna Hall. The story is of hus-
 nds reformation by the means of d zeam. Of, rather sporty tendencies.
 has been enjoying himself with his Spewriters, but on the fifth anniver. Eryl of his wedding, after q quarrel Eth his wife, he falls asleep on a such and is visited by a dream in
 hich his wife appears as gay sprite the Tenderloin. In his dream he re- Soaches himself for his neglect of his 3nfding wife, writes her a farewell Ater and commits suicide. He final a.wakens to find that it was all but
 horrible nightmare, but his reforma. bn is complete. The playlet is well knceived, daintily written and has an bundance of action that makes 1t Fely and snappy. Mir Macy and Miss aall are both clever comedy players Sld get out about all there is in the sory. As a second leading feature the fatermelon Trust, quintet of col led funmakers, introduce the singing Ad dancing and comedy characteristic
 their class, making an act that Is
 appy enough for all purposes. Wis
 and King have a combination 5agic and comedy act that is extra bod, and Besnah and Miller are q ery pinble pair of dancers. Others h theS bill who contribute a fair share t comedy are Carlin and Otto, Miss [arie Flynn and German and West. hd the electrograph has some capital |ilitary pictures. Prices are 10, 20 hd 30 cents; afternoons 10 and 20 ents, ladies 10.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-13
MEETINGS TO-NIGHT.

Court k. F. Phelan, F. of A. Myrtle temple, k. s. Court Oregon, F. of A. Rainbow council, O. 0. F. Comstock lodge, K. of F. Evergreen court, F. of A. Court Wolf Tone, F. of A. Fraternity lodge, I. O. G. T. Nosahogan lodge, I. O. o. F. Brass City lodge, G. U. O O. F. Progressive council, O. U. A. M. Pride of the Valley lodge, I. O. O, F., NJ. U.
 Companion Court Cecilia M. Quigley No 265, I. O. r.
 Hendricken council, K. of O. Martha Washington council, $. S. Liberty circle, F. of A. Naturalist club.
 Lasalette circle, Companions of the Forest.
 Team Drivers union. Carpenters and Joiners' union.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-13
awHY HD p1yoRoRp HER.N

A highly spiced melodrama bearing e above significant title, and writ n by the clever author of sWhy Wo- bn Sin,' will follow at Polls on Fri y evening. In plot and theme, it Is Rfmed, the author has selected an solutely new subject, one which has 1 yer yet been touched by any play. Tight; and while 1t is somewhat
 ring, yet it is pure and of interest
 mankind of every class. possessing absorbing and inspiring motive. ! d may be described as an object les Hn in morality.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-13
sareasticlilke.

American society continues to amuse Eself with a reckless abandon which, EhiIe it electrifies the more sober Brit
 nb arouses his envy. MT. Reginald Fanderbilt is giving ball at which all he male guests are obliged to wear tfaw hats. This intensely humorous
 otion has kept New York laughing for
 avs. It is ESQ dashing. .''-London lobe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-13
Always Up and Doing.

'.Borrower says he is always ready b do his best"
 "sure. He'd do his best friend."-- Rrnolxlyn Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-13
Bible in 15o Languages

The Bible publications of the Oxford University Press have Seen issued for 300 years and can be published in 15C languages and dialects.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-13
One Exannla

He-Do you really believe ignorance Is bliss?
 She--I don't know You seem to be hannx. -Strax Stnrtas.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-13
Ians in This Country.

Tn 1892 there were only about 2,000 Japanese in the United States Now there are over 25, 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-13
LATE WANTS.

ITO RENT-A large store, all convenien- 1 ces and back room, toro at AIS South Main Street. Inquire M. Meyers, PA South Elm Street. Tel. l3l-3 9-l3-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-13

,ADlES to do plain sewing at home on IA collars, nothing to buy, materials sent every where free. Send addressed envel- ope National Mfg. Co.,, 246 w. 10th St.. New York. 9-l3-3