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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-25

over carefully, from toes to head. actu- ally as if sizing them up to see what size of coffin they would need, for Americans used to die in droves in Havana. This. undertaken used to be called upon very often, too, to do his melancholy work for those whom only few days or weeks before he had grasped by the hand. Americans did not understand the cli- mate and took no care to accommodate themselves to it. At least that was ths case 20 years ago or so. Later on they became more cautious, and now, we'll, don't believe there's an intelligent Cuban but feels very much the same about pneumonia as you New Workers do about yellow fever. Often you will hear friends say to some one who is about to sail for this port: Look out for the pneumonia They dread it just as much as you do yellow jack
 "Yes, married John because he was such quiet man in his ways"
 And are you happy?"
 'No; he's too quiet
 'In what way?"
 ''FIe even takes of his shoes when he cemes up the hallway late at night. "-' Chicago Daily News
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-25

tion of the Bohio dam, and in supply ing electrically transported power for illumination and traction at the Cule- bra and elsewhere on the line. The sooner this dam is completed the bet ter for the progress of the canal con struction.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-25
Improvement in Matches.

The French government has decided 10 effect an improvement in the manu- faetu-s of wooden matches. Two-cent boxes are now on sale containing matches identical with those sold hither- to- except that in the middle of each is . small circle Of parrafin wax shich permits the flame to spring into lifs again and burn until the end of the xood is reached.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-25
Tutoring
We Have Just Received

sn elegant IIne or poultry. Native turkeys. 2jc to 2Tc: native geese and ducks. 25c: native roasting chickens. Isc. native fowls. lGc: western tur- keys. 2pc 10 2.jc. western geese. f6c. We also have a large variety of sea food. FULTON Fish and Meat Mar kei. 2Js Gg-G2 Cherry St. Phone 6s3-a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-25

Patrons having Socisble and ener- tainment work done at Democrat off, fee get free notice in coming events eoiuInn from time printing is orieTeo until the a6Ar comes ef.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-25
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tao lets. All druggists refund the none. If it fails to cure. E. W. Groves siA nature Is on each box. 2jc,
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28
FIT FOR PRIZE RING.
Prize Fighters Verdict on His Portion
of the Steak.

Richard Harding Davis, when he was
a reporter in Philadelphia, delighted
to disguise himself as a tough young
man and to mingle with the odd char
acters of the Ninth street district of
the Quaker City.
MIR. Davis got to know this district
with peculiar intimacy. Its prize
fighters he knew especially well. Not
seldom in the gathering of some news
item, he would accompany a third
rate pugilist to his cheap boarding
house and dine with him on the mcst
unpalatabie fare.
Il used to know one fighter" said
Mr. Davis recently, who was char
acter, a wit, man Of no mean intel
lect.
zone day | dined with him at his
boarding house, a typical boardin :
house, one of those where the land
lady sits at the head of the table arr.
serves the dishes to the submissive
pensioners ranged in iTA lines below
her
"My friend got piece of steak that
was full or grlStle. flnulhS thls STEAK
tolerable tough he began to amuse us
all with burlesque attempts at carving
it. He turned back his cuffs and
carved. Then he took off his coat,
Then he held his knife like chlsel
and pretended to hammer the handle
with biscuit.
"The landlady, up to this moment,
had been too busy serving to notice
THE pugilist's antics. Now she spoke
up.
els there anything the matter with
your steak?' she said in a stern voice.
"The pugilist smiled politely and an
swered:
"It is a trihe overturned perhaps.
madam; but. really, | never saw a
harder muscle"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28
l1ypnotlsm In Court.

Judge Ben b. Lindsey. of Denver,
who has acquired national reputa-
tion through his services in the juven-
lie court in that city. is about to
adopt hypnotism. He does not mean
to resign from the bench. but to use
the occult method in dealing with
boys regarded as incorrigible He is
under the impression that he will be
able to do more good that will be last.
ing good by this means of treatment
than he has ever done before. While
the children are in a hypnotic state
the cessation OF Objectionable be-
havior viii be suggested to them, and
then they will be released. A boy
addicted to cigarettes is to be his first
subject
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28

and one Sabbath me boy surprised
her by leaving her side and walking
off with Primus Edes. When repri-
manded by his mother he only said:
"Oh, | know him. I've seen him
lots, and like him. He has made me
a kite. and now he's at work on
ship for me-"
But is he a good man, Perley?"
asked she, seriously.
"Oh, yes. He says | must mind my
mother, and he hurries me to school
so l won't be late"
Incortestible proofs to Perley, but
not to his mother though she could
not think wholly i'll of him. Indeed,
the time was coming when she was
to feel inexpressibiy grateful to him.
usual from school, and for some time
his mother was not alarmed, as she
supposed he had called to see his
friend Edes, but by six o'clock Mrs.
Hamilton experienced a sudden thrill
of fear that he had not returned.
She went to the mill at once and to
her uncle's Office, but he had not seen
Perley.
where does Mr.. Edes work, the one
who boards at Mrs Fry's? Perley may
be with him"
'Edes? oh, he takes away from the
saw. | will go with you"
II was the first time she had ever
spoken to him. she thought, for all this
wild questioning of her heart and Of
other people. But 1t was but for an
instant this occurred to her, for she
was not little alarmed about Perley.
Il will go out and hunt him up" he
said, putting on his coat that lay near
on a pile of shavings. 81 saw him this
morning, not since then"
"Oh, If he should have fallen into
the waterl" cried Constance. Have
you any idea where he can be?"
''No. but l will find him." he said,
confidently. 81 will find him"
Mr.. Carter looked at him in some
surprise. well. | hope you can get
him home before nightfall. He may
be somewhere In the neighborhood
with the other children"
Inquiries were made through the vii.
lage, but no trace of the little fellow
could be found. Nothing had been
seen of him since he stood in the yard
at the close of school; but one little
girl professed to have heard him say
he was going after beechnuts. With
this clue a company of men and boys
at nighsfall started to scour the woods
with lanterns and torches. Constance.
nearly frenzied by this time. sat with
tightly elenched hands. listening for
any sound she might hear from the
direction of the woods Clare had
cried herself to sleep on the sofa. and
Mr.. Carter walked nervously about the
yard and down 10 the edge OF. the
woods a score of times.
II wonder where Edes went. ! didn't
see him with the men," he said to
Constance.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28
Answering Abernethy.

Although one of the main character,
istics of the famous DR. Abernethy
was the readiness with which he could
administer a sharp and witty retort
when occasion arose, he was once con.
sideTably nonplussed by the remark of
a medical student.
What would you do" the doctor
asked the student at an examination,
III man was placed in your hands
with broken leg?"
Set H. sir" was the reply.
Good, very good; you are a witty
young man; and doubtless you can
tell me what muscles of the body /
would move II were to kick you. as
YOU deserve, for your impertinence?"
You would put into notion" re.
piled the student. not in the least
ahashed, the fiexors and extensors OF
my right arm. for | would forthwith
lnoCk you down.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28
"corkaoen No. Now Needed.

There is one enduring tradition OF
the hotel business in the United
States, and its outward symbol is the
printed line on the country hotel bill
"Corkage." At an earlier period
when wine drinking at meals was less
common. 1t was the custom OF hotel
patrons to bring their own wines.
As every hotel keeper had, or was
supposed to have, wine for sale at
profit, 1t was to the hotel keepers in
terest TO discourage the bringing of
wine to table by guests, and therefore
the practice originated of a charge
for corkage. usually one dollar, which
was in excess of the wine at the
hotel.
The effect was TO compel wine
drinkers TO buy from the hotel. In
these days there is little reason why
hotel patrons should bring their own
wines and the fact is that few do
SO, Though the reason for the line
"corkage' on hotel bills of fare is
passed, the line itself has not.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28
HEART RIGHT
When He Quit Coffee.

Lie Insurance Companies will noe
insure a man suffering from heart
trouble. The reason is obvious.
This is a serious matter to the hus-
band or father who is solicitous for
the future OF his dear ones. Often
the heart trouble is caused by an un-.
expected thing and can be corrected
II taken In time and properly treated.
A man in Colorado writes:
Il was great coffee drinker for
many years, and was not aware of the
injurious effects of the habit till | be
came a practical invalid, suffering
from heart trouble. indigestion and
nervousness to an extent that made
me wretchedly miserable myself and
nuisance to those who Witnessed my
sufferings.
Il continued to drink Coffee, how
ever, not suspecting that it was the,
cause OF my ill'health, TILL on applying
for life insurance was rejected on
account of the trouble with my heart.
Then became alarmed. found that
leaving of coffee helped me quickly.
SO quit 1t altogether and having
been attracted by the advertisements.
OF Postum Food Coffee began its use.
The change in my condition was.
remarkable, ard II was not long till
! was completely cured. All my all
ments vanished. My digestion was
completely restored. my nervousness
disappeared, and. most important or
all. my heart steadied down and be-
came normal, and on second exami-
nation | was accepted by the life In
surance Co. Quitting Coffee and US
ing Postum worked the cure" Name
given by Postum Co.. Battle Creek.
Mich.
There's a reason, and It is explained
In the little book. The Road to Well,
ville." In each pkg.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28

ner hand went down into the sitting
room, as she thought, unobsorved; but
Mrs. Fry had seen the act as she
CHANGED to glance back. and wondered.
Mrs. Hamilton's first act after re-
turning home and removing her wraps
was to write to Swan and send him the
three strands of hair, neatly gummed
TO paper.
"The hair" she wrote, was combed
from the head of person resembling
my husband In some respects. Do not
mistake me. | do not believe the man
to be Mr.. Hamilton, but wish to know
that he is not. Please submit the hair
to a specialist in such matters, If such
a one can be found. and learn whether
II has ever been dyed"
Swan knew of no specialist in such
matters, but he felt convinced that a
practiced dealer in human hair might
give him points of elucidation. Ac-
cordingly he went to the large estab-
Iishment of Springer & Hollis on
Washington street, Boston, and as it
chanced was fortunate enough to see
Mr.. Hollis and state his errand to him.
There is one person in this build
Ing on whose judgment you may rely.
Ambrose. tell Mr.. Hawkes. to step this
way"
In a moment a quiet, gentlemanly
individual made his way toward them,
and Mr.. Hollis showed him the strands
of hair, after introducing the detective
and stating his errand.
Mr.. Hawkes. took II and disappeared
with 1t for a few moments. When he
handed II back to Swan the detective
,ancied II to be slightly wet,
"Well?" said he, interrogatively.
at has never been colored. 1t is the
natural shade"
"You may count on Mr.. Hawkes.
opinion as reliable" said Mr.. Hollis.
is 1t what you expected to learn?"
Hardly. suspect the one who sent
{ TO me thought 1t might be colored,"
'eplied Swan.
The detective answered Mrs. Ham
lions inquiries in person and he could
see she was relieved somewhat when
she learned what Hawkes. had said.
Indeed, she told him so. At his re-
quest she told him the few facts she
had learned regarding Primus Edes,
which. however, did not appear to i'm
press him much until the matter of
the marked shirts came up.
II suspect such things-always did"
he said, for / never knew people OF
the sort TO count in a suspected per-
son. Guilty people. or those with any
thing to conceal, don't give one name
and carry about articles of clothing
marked with contradictory initials"
~ should think your reasoning good"
said Constance. much impressed. Per
haps Dan Fry is right in thinking that
some one gave him the articles"
Il will find out II can" said the de-
tective. And he did to his own salts
faction that very day, for he learned
that Dan had asked the question al
ready. and been answered to all sp-
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28

pearances truthfully. "A stranger gave
them to him." he said.
He is a harmless person. you can
see that" said Swan, "and an ignorant
one. Dan Fry says he cannot write
nor read. but is anxious to learn. |
saw copy that Dan wrote for him and
the fellow tried to follow. Here it is
All capitals! Down here he has put
some of the letters together CON.
Your name, as live, Mrs. Hamilton!
remember you signed your letter
Constance Hamilton"
YES" said Constance. woefully
ashamed of the miserable scrawl
which told so much to the keen-eyed
detective.
''He is evidently trying to learn how
to write your name first of all, and he
looked at her hesitatingly. do you
think--may | ask"
ASK what you wish" she answered
with an effort.
Then perhaps you will tell me
whether he seems to regard you with
more than ordinary INTEREST,""
81 am afraid he does" and Mrs.
Hamilton mentioned the fact of his
having watched her house many times,
but forbore to speak of his glances at
church. though not that he had
touched her little girls hair.
Swan smiled little, but looked puz-
zled.
Il should dismiss the matter from
my thoughts If I were you, madam" he
said, after little thought. This man
evidently has no connection with the
subject of your husbands disappear.
ance. He has seen you and admired
you, that is all"
A simple solution of great mystery
thought Constance. If only she could
believe II. 1t looked plausible after
she had thought of it awhile, and she
was indignant with herself that she
had allowed so slight a matter to
ruffie her, when she was already borne
down by such heavy burdens.
Primus Edes did not come to her
house now. She never saw him ex
cept at church, and then he did not
glance at her. But he did at Perley
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28
Gratitude Well EXPRESSED.

Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, Aug. 14th.-
Mr.. c. l.. Smith, painter and decora-
tor, whose home is at 800 Anne street,
this city, makes the following state
ment.
Il was laid up with some kind OF
pains. Some said 1t was Lumbago,
other Sciatica and others again Rheu-
matism. A few OF my friends sug.
gested that 1t was lead poison. but
whatever 1t was 1t gave me great
deal of pain; in fact, almost complete
ly crippled me. | had to use two
canes to walk about and even then 1t
was a very painful task.
"A friend advised me to try Dodd's
Kidney Pills and began the treat.
ment After had used the first box
was able to throw away one Of the
canes and was considerably improved.
The second box Strengthened me up so
that could go about free from pain
without any assistance, and very soon
after vas completely cured, we'll and
happy, without a pain or an ache.
Dodd's Kidney Pills seemed to go
right TO the spot in my case and they
will always have my greatest praise"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28

did you not7" she asked. lifting .
white face to his for a moment. He
seemed confident he could find Perley.
uncle"
so he did, Conscience. Well, the
night is warm, aAd Perley won't be
apt to suffer much except in his feel
ings," said Mr.. Carter as cheerfully as
he could.
"Oh, but my baby out in the dark
woods all slone!" and a rush of tears
checked her words.
Mr.. Carter choked at the thought
and started off again down the street,
this time followed by Constance, VINO
fancied she saw lights coming toward
the village.
Yes, lights, and shouts, and cheers.
They have found him." cried Mr..
Carter, hurrying away, and Constance,
faint with sudden Joy, though she al
most feared to give 1t room, was
forced to loiter for a moment.
Not many rods away now came the
tramp of forty men and boys who held
their torches high above their heads
and made the village ring with pro
longed shout as soon as they left the
woods and entered it. Mrs. Hamilton,
with wildly beating heart, was at the
entrance to the bridge, made darker
by the flashing torches beyond its
range. AS she entered it she saw not
far away a man with something in his
arms, who no sooner saw Mrs. Hamil'
ton than he said in a voice so over
charged with feeling that it vibrated
upon her nerves like an electric shock,
IL found him. | knew | should. He
lay fast asleep with his head on his
arm, in a hollow shut in by tall trees.
But found him."
ooh, thank you. thank you! My
baby, my baby" taking the boy, still
sleepy, into her arms and covering his
face with kisses. Poor little darling,
to get LOST"
mo one could find him but me- said
| the man again, with his childlike air,
as If longing to be praised again and
again, an air strangely at variance
with his thought-seamed brow and well
shaped head.
After this, It was impossible to one
of so grateful a disposition as Con
stance to be unmindful of Primus Edes
She felt that he had claim on her
| kindness which 1t was pleasure as
we'll as duty to requite.
With one so absent-minded 1t would
be easy, she fancied, to make changes
| in his surroundings which he would
never notice except in vague way, oi
suspect that they came through her
BY gradual evolution, therefore. his
room at Mrs. Fry's came to wear the
dainty look that white drapery, pic
| lures and books could give it, Next
as cool weather approached, a stove
mysteriously found its way there, arC
comfortable dressing gown, or loost
coat, If he chose to call it that, wa!
found hanging in the closet.
ITO be continued)
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28
When she Means nusIness.

Il have noticed" said tho serious
)ffhand philosopher, that woman
will get golf dress when she has no
Intention of playing the game"
That's So admitted the man with
he low forehead
And. continued the of1hand philos-
opher, she will get a ball gown when
she cares nothing about dancing, and
tennis dress when she wouldn't
play tennis for fear she would freckle.
and bathing suit when she has no
idea OF going into the water, and a
riding habit when the very thought
Of mounting a horse gives her chllls.
and"
Yes" Interrupted the man with the
low forhead. but when she gets a
wedding dress she means business.
Ever notice that"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28
What to Do If Constipated.
hummer Bowel and Stomach Trouble.

@, What is the beginning Of sickness?
A. Constipation.
Q. What is COnstpations
A. Failure OF the bowels to carry OF the
waste matter which lies in the alimentary canal
where IL decays and pusOns the entire system
Eycntully the results are death under the
name OF some other disease Note the deaths
Pr, N typhoid fever aud appendicitis, stomach
md bowe! trouble at the present time.
q. What causes Constipation!
A. Neglect TO respond to the call OF nature
promptly Lack OF exercise. Excessive brain
work. Mental emotion ami improper diet
Q. What are the results OF neglected Consti-
pationg
A. Constipation causes more suffering than
my other disease II causes rheumatism, colds,
levers stomach, bowel, kidney, lung and heart
troubles, etc, IL is the one disease that starts
MI Others. Indigestion, dyspepsia, diarrhea, loss
of sleep and strength are It's Symptoms-piles,
lppJndicius and hstula, are caused by Constipa.
lion. Its consequences are known 10 ali ply.
siclans but few sufferers realize their condition
until IL Is too late, Women become confirmed
invalids as result OF Constipation.
Q. DO physicians recognize this!
a. Yes, The first question your doctor asks
youis are YOU constipated;' Thatis the secret
.. Can IL be curedy
A. Yes, With proper treatment The common
error Is 20 resort 10 physics such as pills, salts,
mineral water castor oil, injections, etc, every
one OF which is injurious. They weaken and
increase the malady. You know this by your
own experience.
q. What then should be done TO cure itY
A Use the free coupon below at once, Mulrs
Grape Tonic will positively cure Constipation
and in the shortest space Of time No other
remedy has before been known 10 cure Consu-
patton positively ami permanently.
q. what is Mull's Grape Tonic?
A. II is q Grape Compound that exerts pc.
culiar healing inn utnce upon the intsstines,
Strca agthening the muscles Of the aim, ntary
canal 80 that they can do their work unaiued
Ihe process Is graJual pHt sure IL Is nor a
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Bowel Troub e, Having rich, iruity grape
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@ Where can Mull's Grape Tonic be hads
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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28
ABOUT THE IDEAL ROMEO.
London Critic Believes cnly an Italian
Could Play II.

Mr.. Max Beerbohm suffers us TO
have no illusions, says the Ladies Pic
torial. He has now assured US that
no one has eyer Eeen Romeo ard
Juliet" properly acted and for this
reason, that there is no actor or
actress VINO could express the frs;
awakening of love in adherence,
which was what Shakespeare intended
to present in this beautiful love trase'
DIV. No young Englishman has tho
mower to do so, while the mature man
who has the power only shows us
mature love. The consequence is he
saws, that the ideal Romeo will never
be seen unless he Is young Italian
actor who can speak English perfectly
One cannot help seeing the force OF
this argument, but as we cannot get
what he suggests, we must obViou ly
make up our minds whether we VIII
be content with the representation or
matured love, or whether we will do
without technique and get quite young
people TO play for us. Most playgoers,
one fancies, will prefer the imitation
of loves young dream by actors who
understand the art of making be-
lieye," which is as near nature AFTER
ell. as one expects to get on the stage