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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-21

cottages were swept away; the water rose high in mansion and hotel Now the wreckage was swept with disastrous force against the buildings; wind, wave, debris got in their work. In three hours more the deaths rose to thousands; the town was destroyed.
 The story of the horrors and tragedies are most heartrending. but most inspir- ing the story of the way Galveston met her sad emergency. Leaders came to the fore soon as the survivors could awake from their dazed condition; martial law was proclaimed; the dead disposed of in miraculously short time, the city with indomitable courage trying to rise from it's overthrow And wonderfully has it regained its place. There is in our history no tale of greater heroism, finer spirit of the way the people of Calves ton faced the awful conditions in their town, the manner in which they builded anew.
 Concerning the early history Calves ton was named after Condo de Galvez, governor of Louisiana, by Spanish ex- ploring party, and the pirate Lafitte be- came governor of the island when it was settled by Mexican force. The place be- came the scene of conflicts among Indi- an-Mexican-pirate, white adventurers. In 1899, year after Texas was annexed to the United States. the city of Calves ton was incorporated.
 CHRISTOPHER WEBSTER.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-21

itself is made of solid concrete and il strengthened every three feet, by great steel rods. When the work is finally completed, land will be filled in con- siderable distance back of the wall to the same height, and beautiful drive way made.
 It is said that no citizen of Galveston escaped in that awful September gale of the eighth instant, 1900, so wholesale was the destructiveness; if one did not suffer the sad loss of relative and friend, all property was damaged to greater or les sextent.
 Whatever it was that worked such ruin, the residents as well as outsiders found hard to explain. many asserted 1t must have been a tidal wave; many called it a tornado; the weather bureau of Washington recorded it freak storm." something inexplicable. It is thought to have been one of the West India hurricanes whose progress was properly forecast until it took to the Gulf of Mexico and became freak" :" A regular West India hurricane is suffi- ciently undesirable. as an extreme might work the havoc of this freak storm
 When the hurricane reached it's height in Galveston the wind was blowing with an estimated velocity of 120 miles an hour; ''at this tremendous velocity the wind simply picked up the waters of the Gulf of Mexico and hurled them over the island city, dealing out death and de- struction until its mighty force had been spent"
 Galveston, you remember. was built on a island. a strip 30 miles long and from one to three miles wide. At no place was Galveston island more than 12 feet above the sea at flood tide The city was located at the east end. where swift currents between island and main- land made fine deep water harbor. Sit- uated as it was at the gateway of the southwest, it was very important com mercially; and most prosperous town the storm laid low. ...
 People of Galveston built their houses upon the sand. literally and figuratively.  for the strip of land is but strip of sand. The man that led the first Ameri- can colony into Texas, Stephen F. Aus tin. of Virginia. said. as he surveyed the coast along Galveston bay and saw a stranded schooner that had been carried far inland: Some day the elements which did that will sweep over this coast again" Munsey, in which this story is told. remarks: The prophecy made 70 years ago has since come true more than once. Galveston has been under water several times; but her people have simply waited for the waves to roll by. Repeatedly threatened. but never de stroyed. they came to feel that as they had survived many storms. there could be no tempest terrible enough to over vhelm them. They stayed on their strip of land and waxed rich"
 When the overwhelming storm came 1, found a city of 5s.000 inhabitants. a city of homes. city whose wealth was generally distributed, though not a few mliIionaires were counted among the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-21
Floating Coast Defense.

The latest weapon of man is a float ing fortress for coast defense purposes. This fighting machine. which is called the Cerberus. lacks in every line of beauty. It is nothing more nor less than a perfectly round floating fort. about 200 feet in diameter. heavily protected by impenetrable thicknesses of armor plate and equipped with batteries of heavy guns far too large to be mounted upon any ordinary warship. The idea of the invention was suggested by a small but strongly fortified island. The new fighting ship makes no pretense at attaining high speed. On the other hand, 1t is main- tained that with the aid of such float ing fortresses the Japanese could have effectively bottled up Port Arthur without the aid of their huge fleet.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-21
FOR SALE.

A very desirable place, house con- tains eight rooms, with running water from fine spring. five acres of good land. Also six large building lots on Watertown Heights, with stone ready for two cellars. Address
 A. F. INES0N, 0akville.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-21


 city has risen from the desolation, a city concerning which it's builders say it will be equal to all probable emergencies, flor great sea wall, mightier than the wall of China and infinitely more useful, has been built around her three open sides, and as it stands it is representa- tive of the characteristic engineering achievements for which the present time is noted. The wall is over three miles in length, 16 feet wide at the base, five feet at the top and IF feet above medium mean low tide"
 An article in the Chicago Record Her. aid gives details of the massiveness of the new defense The foundations rest upon four rows of round piling 12 inches in diameter and reaching down A feet into the clay. To prevent undermining, row of sheet piling just inside the out side row of round piling, is driven into the ground 26 feet below mean tide level. For further protection in case of storms and undermining, an apron composed of solid granite blocks extends seaward in front of the wall. The wall
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-21
In the Museum.

George-Yes. that's one of the rar. est stuffed animals in the collection You wouldn't think from it's size thai it had few rivals in strength. would you?"
 Maud-Oh. don't know. It smells much stronger than any of the others Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-21
Her Surprise

"Yes," said the veteran of many wars. T have participated in IT en- gagements-"
 What" exclaimed the pretty grass widow. And you are still a bach elor?"-Chicago Daily News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-21
Puzzled

Native-You find it hard to under stand our language?
 ForeiEner-Yes. a girl just told me she was going in for outdoor games, but indoor games were going out x. Y. Sun
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-21
For Sale.

Three two family houses on Central avenue. One three family on Central avenue. Two very nice two family houses on North Main. Three one fam fly houses on the Columbia boulevard. One family house on North Main on very easy terms. Prices low.
 P. H. CARROLL,
 Odd Fellows Building.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-21
NOTICE.

', All persons are by law prohibited from trespassing, dumping stones. or, rubbish upon the Building Lots form erly known as the estate of Thomas Donahue, situated just east of St Fran cis' church property.
 D. H. TIERNEY. Agent,
 167 BANK STREET.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-06-01

What is it. my Pierre-art thou in
pain?"
There was no reply.
Pierre. my brother, tell me-art
thou in pain?" Jean repeated, con-
scious that the hand he held Law
heavy. and was growing cooler.
He laid 1t tenderly on the coverlet
and. rising. pulled the bed out, SO that
1t was bathed in a flood of moonlight
The whitening radiance touched the
half parted lips and wide-open ewes
of face whose cold pallor would
show even whittier In the mornings
sun.
Truly had Pierre's premonition
been verified; never would those
sightless eyes behold the France he
had longed to see once more.
The morning of September IA was
clear and cloudless, with the brisk
wind distending the canvas of H. B.
M. brig Sophia" as she made her
way toward the little island off the
East Pass known as THE Turtle"
There had been little doubt among
the English as to Laflttes decision,
and their opinion had been strengthen.
ed to certainty by reason OF the
recent attack upon Barataria, the de-
tails of which had been reported to
Capt. Percy.
1t was therefore with a very com.
placent mind that Capt. Lockyer look
ed ahead on the little island lying on
the heaving water. with the MONDAY
heat shimmering in a dazzle of pris.
matte coloring over its green growths.
He was soon ashore. and glanced
around expectantly. but no one was to
be seen. His eyes we're attracted by
large piece of white paper. out.
spread upon the impallng thorns of a
bush only a few yards Off He went
toward it. and soon read what wrought
a decided change in his expression of
complacency. besides bringing an
oath from his lips.
Then. plucking the paper from the
bush, he crushed It in his hand, and
turning about, went back to his boat
where. with look of disappointment
and rage that told his crew OF some
thing having gone wrong. he ordered
them to push off.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-06-01

Burn pine tar occasionally in a sick
room. 1t is an excellent disinfectant.
and it also induces sleep.
A good furniture polish consists of
two parts of raw lnseed oil and one
OF turpentine. Apply n thin coat with
a flannel cloth and then rub thoroughly
and brislSly with a dry cloth.
Some housekeepers always make n
point of buying their soap in large
quantities, as they say it improves with
age.
When blankets are to be washed for
the first time they should first be
soaked over night in cold water and
then rinsed. This is 10 remove the sui
phur used in the bleaching After this
they should be soused until clear in n
lukewarm lather made with boiled
soap and water and then rinsed we'll in
clear water.
1t is literally true that new broom
sweeps clean. If new broom is exam
ined, the ends of the straws will be
found to be straight and the brush
square. After it has been used a while
the ends split and become sharp, and
the shape of the brush becomes irreg-
ular. To renew the youth of the broom
dip in hot soapsuds and trim the soft
ened straws to the proper shape.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-06-01

mo matter how comfortable a soft
t5ed and large, soft pillows may be-
said DR.. A s. Barnes. Jr., ''they are
not healthy, and women especially
would do well to avoid them. for they
assist materially in injuring her physi-
cal appearance. When the body sinks
down in soft bed considerable por-
lion of the skin is robbed of its proper
ventilation, and the circulation is in
terfered with. 1t also helps to make
the flesh firmer and the form must,
therefore, appear somewhat better as
a result. The large pillows are not
good to sleep on because the head is
too high when it rests on them, and
this prevents that deep. regular
breathing which gives good lungs and
in consequence better appearance to
the bust and shoulders.
One ought always to sleep on the left
side. and preferably with the arms at
the back. This may be little awk-
ward at first, but as soon as one be-
comes accustomed to it he will find it
not only the most restfu, and easy, but
the position in which sleep is more
easily conduced. The pillow ought to.
of course, be small and the bed hard,
or at least firm. The body is then in
the correct position for sleeping and
for helping the physical appearance of
the person while at rest. The arms at
the back throw the chest forward,
make the shoulders broader and the
back straighter, so that. material as
sistance toward good carriage is thus
| obtained When oup lies on his I'm ok
even though the pillow is small, it has
tendency to crook the shoulders. and
many cases of stopped shoulders have
probably originated in this way.-St
| Louis Globe-Democrat.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-06-01
Prof. Bowne's prachn,.

Prof. Borden P. Bovine OF Boston
uni y rsity is not only a great wit, but
an inveterate punster. One morning
in the philosophy class student who
was not willing to accept anything
until he saw it raised a great many
objections.
The professor answered them as
best he could; then. looking around
the class, remarked: Has any one
else any scruples?" and proceeded to
make bad pun by adding. III we
could get scruples enough together
we might raise a drachm among u.s."
To which the student replied: PRO
fessor, good many people take that
kind of drachm without any
scruples."
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-06-01

! he was looking out. when Pierre SAID
In a voice SO solemn as to SOUND Ut
terly unlike his own. Come back,
Jean; come and sit on the bed, beside
me, as thou didst when we were boys
together in Languedoc. am dying,
and thank God that I can die with
thee near me. Having this. ask Tor
nothing more. The surgeon told me
that II the blood came again from
my side must reckon my life by min
utes, and the blood is coming now,
my brother. Nay, never mind, AS
Jean started impulsively-"for thou
canst do nothing. Let me talk to
thee: that is ALL"
He stopped for a few moments, as
IL to gather strength: and when he
spoke again his tone was more in
cisive.
Jean, can see 1t all as 1t will be,
II thou wilt do as l say. Go to the
governor in person. or, better still,
go to Jackson when he shall come.
Renew the offer, and show the origi-
nal papers sent to thee by the Eng
lish. I heard that Claiborne would
have accepted thy proposition, but
was over-ruled by the others. / beg.
as the last thing can ask of thee on
earth, to show the papers to Jackson.
Promise me to do this. and all Will
be well with thee and thine"
Another brief silence, and then Jean
answered with passion he tried vain
ly to repress. Il would not. to save
my life, give this promise to another.
But my Pierre. as thou hast asked 1t
from me-yes."
The moons rays had stolen up until
the shadows of the window-bars lay
across the clasped hands. and strug-
gled family along the whitewashed
wall, untouched by the light from the
dimly burning lamp.
Then can / go in peace" had come
like a sigh from the paling lips. as
Jeans head was laid against Pierre's
shoulder.
Put out the lamp" added the dying
man, 'let us have only the moon
light
This done, Jean resumed his place
by the bed, and again took the hand |
wing SO white in the moon rays.
deep, struggling sigh stirred the
silence.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-06-01

Nay" he murmured; and his voice,
although weak, held yet note Of old
time humor Nay. Jean, that would
be a puzzle whose answer is beyond
me. The bullets that found me were
knife-thrust in my side was given by
a man I never saw before. And" he
added grimly, after moments pause.
mo other on earth will ever receive
thrust from him."
Then thou didst not leave him for
me to deal WITH"
No; for left the blade of my knife
in his heart But ali. my Jean, what
treacherous work it was-what base
return for thy frankness and generos-
ity!"
Jean tossed his head impatently.
let us not waste time III talking
of that. There is now but one thing
TO consider, my brother, and that is
the getting of thee from this place.
1t is for that l have come. and as
soon as knew thou vert hurt. Father
PHILIPPE has every reason to help me !:
so went to him. feeling that priest
would not be denied thee. Fortune
helped me still more, when a messen-
ger came from the gaoler's wife to
Father PHILIPPE. saying that his minis
trations were needed by thee. His
conscience troubled him, but he let
me have my way for tonight, and
will himself come to see thee in the
morning"
Ibid the woman send him word
that Pierre LATTE was dying" asked
the wounded man.
Jean started to his feet.
"Say not such thing, my Pierre.
If she did, 1t was but the silly thought
of a woman; and / cannot, with pa
thence, hear thee repeat it."
He seemed cheered by his own
words and his voice had It's usual ring
of confidence and decision.
II will soon have thee out OF this
he resumed, as he stood beside the
bed. land down to Shell Island. where
every comfort shall be thine. But,
first of all. let me take a look at thy
apartment and it's surroundings"
He glanced about the cell. taking in
every detail OF its shape and con-
struction: then. going to- the window,
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-06-01

Orange Soup-One quart orange Juice
(strained); half cup sugar. Place over
the fire: moisten two tablespoons of
arrowroot with cold water and add to
juice when just scnlding hot; stir till
clear and thickened; remove and cool;
add flavoring and serve in punch
glasses with lump of ice (size of large
Walnut in each glass.
Prune Soup-One pound prunes; two
cups water; rind of one lemon; half cup
sugar; one inch stick cinnamon: half
pound barley (rich in potassium salts),
one quart water; one cup flavor. Stew
prunes with lemon rind. cinnamon and
two cups of the water, adding the
sugar when prunes are nearly cooked.
Stone and press through colander into
tureen. Boil barley in water till ten
der three or four hours; drain and
add to prunes in tureen; add flavor and
serve hot
Peach Foam--One cup peach pulp. Oh
tiny bits of tender peaches, either the
fresh fruit or home preserved, in which
case omit the sugar. half cup pow
dered sugar; white of one egg. Put
into n large bowl and beat with silver
fork for thirty minutes. 1t should
then be thick, perfectly smooth, vel
vety cream.
Grape Foam-Put in sherbet glass
two tablespoons of grape juice; add tc
this the white of one egg, beaten stiff
little scraped ice and sprinkle will
powdered sugar. Serve at once with
out stirring. Simple. nutritious ant
delicious Harper's Bazaar.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-06-01
CHAPTER XVI.

Night in New Orleans, where the
former gay life OF the streets had for
many weeks been hushed by tho
threatened calamity OF an attack. OF
possible siege.
The air OF the city, muggy and life
less as the thunder showers of the
day had left it. was still more un-
bearable inside the walls of the gaol
where. on the upper floor, in cell
whose one narrow, iron-barred win.
dow faced the east. lay Pierre LATTE.
The gaoler's wife came In with a
jug Of water. and filling cup. held
1t TO the stricken mans lips while
gently raising his head.
"M'sieur Pierre, trust you will not
be angry with me that I sent this
afternoon to Father PHILIPPE. and ask
ed that priest be sent here for your
comforting"
rs 1t Father PHILIPPE OF the Occur
de st. Jean?" he asked.
Surely. msieur; and saint him
self" she answered quickly.
Very well. then madame; you may
send the priest to me-" said Pierre,
YEARLY, and wondering If by any
cndnce ne might mere ma cnannel
through which to communicate with
Jean; for he had recalled the name
as that of one of the latter's friends.
The woman soon returned, bringing
a lighted lamp. which she placed upon
the floor. near the foot of the bed,
and, Pierre. closing his eyes to shut
away the glare, did not see the tall,
black-robed form that entered with
her, and then motioned her to leave
the room.
AS she did so. the priest walked to
the window and stood looking out. his
back turned to the bed until the last
echo of the woman's footsteps died
away. Then striding hastily to the
door. he closed 1t softly. and, throw
ing back his cowl, revealed the pale
face OF Jean LATTE.
Pierre, my brother" he said, TAX
ing care to lower his passionate voice
to almost whisper, as he dropped
upon his knees beside the bed. my
poor Pierre. tell me who has brought
this upon thee"
Pierre smiled, as his hot fingers
clasped the cool ones that seemed
throbbing with passion and revenge.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-06-01
A False Alarm.

The zeal with which the souvenir
postal fiends pursue their friends In
their endeavors to add to their collec
lions may sometimes prove embar.
RAISING. He was telling her of his va
cation plans. which, it seems, lowered
between trip to Europe or visit to
Jamaica.
Either place will suit me-" she
commented. He looked startled. gazed
wildly at the door, and wondered how
he could make his escape.
Yes" she went on, refectively, 81
need some cards from the West In
dies, and then there is. that new sci
just issued in England-the Ledhuy
series-which | positively must have
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-06-01

Except for formal functions, candle
labra have gone out of use for dinners
and luncheons and are replaced by sin
gle. slender sticks of brass. silver,
glass or fancy china. A bride not long
ago received as wedding present four
cut glass candlesticks with white silk
shades edged with crystal bead fringe.
Nothing among all her presents has
given her greater satisfaction than
this gift.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-06-01

A good old-time housewife offers the
following rule for starch: Mix one ia
blespoonful of starch with four table
spoonfuls of cold water and pour on
this three quarts of boiling water. Boil
for twenty minutes. Then add one
teaspoonfnl of salt and piece of par
afiine wax half the size of a nutmeg.
Stir until the wax is dissolved, then
cool and strain through cheesecloth.
To add lustre. soak the articles in this
preparation for six hours.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-06-01

There's one song in -" remarked
musical bore to Jerrold, speaking of
popular opera, (which always carries
me away"
would that could sing itr' ejacu-
lated Jerrold.
1t is related that on another occasion
a long-winded friend stopped Jerrold,
who was hurrying on urgent business
along Regent street, with the question:
well, Jerrold. my boy, what is going
on?''
80 am" retorted Jerrold. shooting by
without further response. - Harrer's
Weekly.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-06-01
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
!: HOUSEHOLD > I. >
: - . MATTERS

.H..H'H..H.s.r..g

X the cover of a fruit jar sticks, do
not attempt TO wrench it off; simply
invert the jar and place the top in hot
water for minute. Then try it, and
you will find it turns easily.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-06-01
President Eliot and the Small, Bow.

President Eliot of Harvard college
always enjoys the quick retorts Of
small boys In the street. On one oc-
casion a little urchin looked up cur
iously at him, and President Eliot
said; Hello boy. what time is it by
your nose?"
Dunno" came the retort. Mine
amt runnin': is yours?"
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-06-01
THE PECULIkRITIES OF MANY
SPECIES OF WOOD AS FUEL.
BY T. s. Gold.
From Forestry and Irrigation.

AvING watched for more
than three-quarters of a
century the burning quail
ties of wood in an open fire,
l have become somewhat
familiar with the ueculiari-
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-08-05
DIARY OF THE SUMMER GIRL
Ups and Downs of Life on the Beach
Faithfully Related

Monday this Afternoon
Dull May have to fall back on the
hotel clerk if something doesn't turn
up. There must be hudred old maids
around I'm about the only one who
dares to appear in bathing suit.
Tuesday-TWo Iz-year-old boys
made their appearance today Well
they're better than nothing. / shall
kiss them and make them say their
prayers before they go to bed to-
night.
Wednesday Engaged to both OF
the I7-year-oids. Wanted to be fair
to each of them.
Thursday Broker from New York
Says he's single. but doubt it. Money
to burn. however. Proprietor Of ho-
tel sWears he is single
Friday Broker proposed Prompt
~ accepted Seventeen-yearolds both
n mourning Broker good company
but foolish. Has wired for ring.
SaturdayTwo college rlen and a
champion golfer came at foon. Also
two blondes. They are tends. Broker
introduced to both Of them. Worfe
NJ smallest bathing sit.
Sunday Playing college men ano
gosfrr against broker He IS mad
with jealousy Dull IS prospect.
.sesentee f-olds recovering Seen
With broker Wants to elope Told
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-08-05

him I would give him an answer to-
morrow
Monday Brokers vile arrived.
Have Just engaged myself to two COT.
lege men and the golfer. Too bad
abou the broker. I suspected he was
toonuch il, love with me to be sim
gle.-Life.