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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-12
The Pledge.

4 WHENEVER you have crost your
MI heart an hoped 10 die. an 'en
Wv You go an tell secret at you
said You won't. an when
No matter even II your sweetheart asts
you to--you tell
What you have crost your heart about an
sWored you'd keep 1t weii.
You'll never get believed again. no matter
what you do.
Nobody Gyer trusts you, an the boys all
whenever you go fshin'. an thsy neves
90 along.
Cuz II you cross your heart an tell It Is
dreadful wrong.
onct Henry Bsmis told mo Of little boy
he knew
Who crost his heart an hoped 10 die an
swors he'd keep II true
An went an told the teacher what he
crost his heart about
list 'euz he was a toady, an the boys ali
found H. out,
Sos after that they hated him. an when
they're In q crowd
An he 'ud come around they'd call him
''sattIe tale out loud,
An all Of 'em would go away. an Henry
Bemis said
He bet he was 70 lonesome at he almost
wished he's dead.
'cn when you cross your heart II h the
solumestest thing
Al you can do. an even II you was q
rfiitey king
An crost your heart an hoped to die you
wouldn't never dast
To tell what some one told you. but you'd
have 70 keep II fast
An locked UP In your secret breast TIL
him at told you said
He'd take the cross offn your heart, or
else at he was dead,
an 'en It wouldn't matter. but as long as
he was mum
You'd never dast to tell II even 10 yom
dearest chumi
~. w. Foley in New York Timea-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-12

n n II. BowsER had come home Ia
I'M good nature and eaten q
V hearty dinner and found nc
fault. and Mrs. Bowser was
paving the way TO ask him TO drop In
to u neIghbors with her for an hour Of
two when he opened bis evening pa
per and had scarcely glanced at the
headings when he exclaimed:
by John, but they are at it again.
are theyr
"What 10 itT' was asked.
did you read this report Of the purs
food commisslonY'
mo"
well. there are about q thousand
men in this country who ought TO be
hung up by the neck without trial.
The commission reports that out OF
fifty-two articles of food examined
each and every one was aduiterated.
They did not find one single sample OF
beer, wine or whisky that was pure.
Sugar. -four, coffee. tea, miik-all were
adulterated. and some of the jams and
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-12

"Why should governments interest
themselves In the healthfulness or un-
healthfulness Of the food the people
eat?" asked the man with the thirst for
knowledge.
For the reason" replied the man
with the Information to give out 'that
when wars, automobiles and grade
crossing accidents are doing SO much
to reduce the population of the earth
something has got to be done to main
tain the equilibrium Chicago Trfb-
une.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-12
Arm. and the Man,

scene-A well known school Of mus
kerry.
Captain Go sergeant instructor, ex-
planning the theory and powers of the
new short rife to squad Of officersp-
Yes, that's all very well, sergeant, but
| find It difficult enough to understand
myself. How on earth am to explain
1t to my men? Some Of them are only
half witted.
Sergeant Instructor-Just explain II
to them the same way as I'm explain
ing It to you, sir.-London Punch.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-12

''sIR, An OBLIGED TO CALL YOU A
BooUNDRELl
preserves were positively injurious to
health. say that these rascals ought
10 be hanged"
Aren't there laws against adultera-
tion? asked Mrs. Bowser.
"Of course there are laws, but the
scoundrels manage to evade them In
one way or another. and they win con-
tinue to do so until more radical meas
ures are taken. Every householder
ought to go for them with an ak"
Il wouldn't get excited about It II l
were you."
How can I help III Here Is a case
where they found ten pounds OF bone
dust In flfty pounds Of flour and an.
other where q package Of supposed
Java coffee contained not one ounce Of
the real thing. Can help but get ex-
cited when | read these thingsi Who
knows what bones were ground up In
that tiourl Why, by thunder. they may
have been the bones, OF that old horse
that fell dead at our gate last sum-
mer."
'It Is dreadful, but don't see what
you can do about Il"
And how much Of that impure food
comes into this house, Mrs. Bowser-
how much7 You do all the marketing,
and do you ever take any pains to md
out what 10 pure and what Is poi
sonedr
How can II We want oatmeal and
l buy a package. We want sugar and
-four, and l buy them. How can l tell
whether they have been adulterated or
notT
How can your How can your But
II is your business to find out these
things. Say. now, there's the keynote
Of the whole thing"
what thingsr
'TThe way I've been feeling for the
last Ave years. I've laid 1t to rheuma-
tism and dozen other things, and I've
been examined by doctors and paid out
hundreds Of dollars, and nothing has
helped me because I've been victim
Of food poison all the time. The puzzle
ID solved at last"
'But I've eaten Just what you have
and have felt no III effects,- abe an.
swered.
That's nothing to do with Il. Be
cause you have stomach like q horse
II don't follow that ! must have. Yes,
Mrs. Bowser, for years and years you
have been poisoning me with the food
brought into thls house. And there's
another thlng-how much clear bone
has been contained In the meat brought
Into this house In the last yearf'
why, how should l known
"But It Is your business to know.
You have set Of scales In the kitchen.
Has the butcher worked OF a ton of
clear bone on you In the last twelve
months-bone that we have had to pay
for at the rate Of 20 cents a poundf'
you never told me to weigh the |
bone, and you know that no butcher |
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-12
Georgie,. POETIC rhourht.

Two three-year-olds, frankie and
George, were one glorious spring
morning admlrlng a magnificent bed of
pansles upon which hundreds of bios
SONS were turned to the eastern sun.
The children were looking into the
pansy faces with tireless interest and
delight when frankie discovered a bud
and exclaimed:
Here one amt dot her eyes open
yet"
George, bending over, examined It
gravely, then In voice full Of sympa-
thy said:
"Poor little blind pansyw
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-12

She-Arthur, want to make con
fessIon.
He-A confession! What is II, Dollyf
she-Fred Summers asked me for a
kiss.
He-You don't mean to say you gave
him one?
she-It was only one that you gave
me. / thought you wouldn't care. You
can give me lots more, you know
Boston Transcript.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-12

! took my young daughter Genevieva.
FIVE years old, to the doctor. When he
asked her where she felt sick she said
In her stomach. The doctor told her
1t was something she put in her stom-
ach that upset her, so Genevieye said
bravely: "Mr. Doctor, I never put any
thing in my stomach. ! always put
everything in my mouth"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-12
What Is the trouble now Y.'


'NThis new form Of spinal meningitis
seems to batle you physicians"
"Bafies is not the word. sir. Nothing
battles a physician"
'But you don't seem able to cure itr'
"oh. that's an entirely different
thtngi That's the fault Of the disease
not our fault" replied the medic.-Cin.
einnati Commercial Tribune.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-12
A. to the MODE.

waiter-Dld you order beef a Ia
mode, sir1
Witty (who has been waiting half
an hour)-Yes, What's the matterf
Have you been waiting for the styles
to changef-C Catholic Standard and
Times.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-12

Meeker- Some Of the stories Wlndis
tells are hard to believe.
Bleeker-oh, manage to get around
that all right by refusing to believe
anything he sayss-Chicago News.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-12
Disappointed.

Luck never manages things Just
right" said the irritable man who dis
likes music. 1T might just as wen
have been the other way around. but It
wasn't"
''What is the trouble nowr'
"My daughter who plays the piano
has sore throat, and the one who
sings has sore finger."-washington
Star.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-12
A CAMPAIGN
Bow,er Gets Excited Reading Ar.
tlcIes on Pure Food.
THE COMMISSIONERS REPORT

M'soonstrues Articles Appsrtsinine to
Pure Food and Goes 10 the Butcher
and Grocer and Raises a Ruetion
for Selling Adultsratsd Food.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-12

Want ads in The Astorian always
bring results.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-24
GieVe. BiSSet q Holland
NAUGATUCK NUGGETS.

Charles Carlson will go to Torring- ton tomorrow to paint house owned by Mrs B. B. Tuttle.
 The fire department base ball team defeated the Litchfields yesterday af- ternoon on Hotchkiss field by a score of ! to ?.
 Miss Alice Farnham of New Britain is spending part of the vacation season in Naugatuck.
 Mrs Bridget Brophy, widow of the late John Brophy, died yesterday morn ing at : o'clock at her home on Aetna street. She had been failing for sev- eral weeks. She is survived by one son. William Brophy, and two daugh ters, Mrs Eliza Lawlaus of Meadow street and Miss Minnie Brophy Q Aetna street. The deceased was ol of Naugatuck' oldest residents and was held in high esteem by all who knew her. The funeral will take place Friday morning at 8 o'clock from the house and 9:3o o'clock from St Fran, cis's church. The interment will be iL St Joseph's cemetery in Waterbury.
 The fire department base ball team svill go to Woodbury Saturday to play the team of that place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-24

His wife had not died and left hii2 all alone in world which he no long CT cared for.
 Mebby, now, he was hungry.
 Cy's wife was sometimes close with the boy in the matter of his victuals.
 Hello, Jimmy" the old man called, trying to throw a note of gayety into his cracked voice just as he used to long ago when Maggie was tired or things had gone wrong about the house. Jimmy looked up and smiled, and then it was plain even without the aid from the glasses, which were hopelessly 'ost for the time upon the top of grandfa- ther's head, that the boy had been cry ing, and crying hard.
 With groan for his rheumatic knees, grandfather settled himself upon the step beside the sorrowful little figure, while as he did so the touch of the warm, childish limbs stirred memories asleep for years, and a sense of power crept into the dim mind accustomed so long to anothers sway.
 Whats the matter with you, Jimmy" he said. more firmly than the boy had ever before heard him speak, and knotted tremulous hand dropped upon the struggling hair which fell across the tear-stained cheeks.
 Jimmy gave convulsive sniff
 There was that in the old mans voice which unlocked the flood gates of his grief. and whole volume of childish
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-24
Closing prices:
New York Markets.

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 under lower cables. but soon rallied n strength in the lo-rhTes- and maEipula- tion. sspiember, ss1. Es7 3-lsc-, Dscelnbsr.
 c6RS-s,esay on -sga. offerings and
 TALLOW-Firrz, city, 4-4s.; country.
 HlT-Easy. shipping Or: sood to
 BEASsst5a5v. r-arr7z. E5sass-, me- Gun E-2i34- s. pea. Sl-T-4. red Kidney.
 W6s5i,-Flrm. dan=s-s= fsees. Eass-
 BUTT ER-Cr-aI=rT- @Ztrss per r1l-t Z-4EZc tG=- surile EZ1zrs- 1f.- z4 g-zo-a-i7-. extras. z z-r- -s.- 11zI D. g Seconds. is7+~ tli-l=. lsGlk-rr. state 1c seeg11s. islis-- tEl-cs. Esl-asc-
 CHEESE-Stsss- fun cream. small. col cred and wEt.= Farr- la fzir 70 cHrase 1rG1r large -1.1rE1 and white fz-rr. ral Ig1- zEU-- -Gal-a ss.1---- rar- sslrls. Fri-e. .-s rs1 goo ss-.
 EzCSs-sts's. P@rzz-z-a-is and nearby seiz-ra1. whItr faE-E- -s---s -Eoi1e- l e zE- -.rs1s extras. --s Ets Go extra
 DRrssED P0--L-RE Frssa killed. sogzzs szcn per EsZ--1- 5rEr ps-1-l-1s .-z a4sr F1E= c1cAszE- sErirE- FELa- S@l-Ea ckrE5a 10 Ez-Ew. lEG9ac-. Penn <Tlrzr-s. l4zll5-z1- far -- god EE14c-- Elczs s7rEx- JC-z Es-z1t z15 ezs-sr-- per rrEE1 1--. FsI-zElVsEls ard EE-- zsrFn 1AGlsz s1uzFs D-Er@ largs wh1-s- per E1zsz E5t- -iZs6- s-z-l5s 32-k- E-59 E-Z
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-24
0AKVlLLE HAPPENINGS

The Misses Florence and Na5e. Lewis are visiting relatives in Meri- den.
 Miss Leah Slocun is visiting for two weeks with her aunt in N0rthamptgl. Mass.
 Miss Agnes Yale ef Newton Heights iS spending a week with her Aunt Mrs Ruth Taylor. st Pialtsville.
 Mrs r. J. HErzchuau has returned rg her home In New Tors. after a frief visit at the home of L. " Lyu- Bgls on East street
 Mrs J. \. Griffin and son left this morning for Brooklyn. \. Y.
 4 nuu.her o< stray cattle were r9an- 5uE at large in the vicinity ot Falls areaue today. apparently without aa owrer
 Mrs Charles 1Io=zryve ot Main stree 1s visltiuE friends cut of town for a few days
 Miss E. q Hall returned ts Bridge Tgrt th-s m1TuInz sster two weeks stay with friends here.
 John Hannon Is szJgying a few days at Meadows E1L
 Mrs c. E. FaUe- of Main street E riSitfEg relatives ia Hzrrord
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-24

WOMEN'S MEDIUM WEIGHT RIB-
 BED VESTS. Long or short sleeves, Pants to match in knee or ankle length,
 25c a garment WOMENS JERSEY RIBBED
 PANTS. Lace trimmed. regular price 25c a pair, as a special offering we've marked them 17c pair WOMEN'S FULL FASHIONED DROPSTITCH LISLE HOSE. In black or white, 25c pair WOMEN'S OPENWORK ALLOVER
 LACE HOSE. A special 25c Hose for 19c pair WOMEN'S SILK GLOVES. Double tips, in black, white, greys and tans, 5Oc a pair WHALE BRAND" HALF HOSE. One of the best popular priced Half Hose in the wOrld they are a deep fast black dye have double soles and high spliced heel and toe, 2 pairs for 2oc MEMS NIGHT SHIRTS. Garments that are cut long and full, of cambric and muslin. with collar or collarless neck. all sizes from II to 20, prices soc, 75c and 9Sc each
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-24
FAYETTEVILLE.

Miss Nellie Langdon of Winsted is the guest of Miss Alice Webster on George street.
 The fremen will play the Reliance team Saturday at 2 o'clock on the pin shop diamond.
 The Watervilles will play in Bris- tol Saturday.
 Modern Woodmen of America meet this evening in Good Will hall at : o'clock.
 Mrs I. ". Bird has returned to her home in Detroit. Mich.
 John Vessels Is entertaining his sister from New York al Mrs Egcles- tons.
 Sir and Mrs Jacob Assell are visit ing friends in New York city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-24
Paul Jone. ceIebr.tion April 24.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 24.-Secretary Bonsparte ard Admiral sands. super iutendent Of the Naval academy. at a conference deteriailej upon April 2i, 1gO6 as the dafe for the celebration iH honor of Admiral John P.sll Jones. This date is the anniversary of the capture of the British msn-of-war Drake bv Captain Jones. It is expect. ed that q French squadron will be st Annapolis at that time There was a desire to fl an early date. but il was found impossible b complete arrange. nelts
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-24

"YOU AN ME AIR COIN TO HAVETHE DARNDEST LOT UV FUN TO-DAY AT THAT CIRCUS"
 woe came forth in his cry: "Oh, it ain't nothin' much, sir; it's just the circus"
 Grandfather sat moment silent.
 A circus? Why. he had almost for gotten that such things existed.
 Had Jimmy been hungry he had made his plans
 He was going to get him something to eat-a piece of pie, mebby-. Cy was fond of pie when he was young like JiWmy-but circus
 Hark-what was that?
 Had an actual sound come to him or was it but the touch of memory's wand upon the far-off melody of youth?
 Faint at first, then clearer came the thrilling sound. An, he had it now. There was the call of the bugles in it and the roll of wheels.
 Heaven had been kind to him, and Maggie was once more at his side-her warm, girlish hand was clasped in his "a young mans love was leaping in his veins-the circus was marching by. Look. Maggie. look, he thought he cried. See, there goes the band. Look, sweetheart. the elephant is coming and the lions cage. We must go and get our tickets, come, dear, let's hurry on."
 Grandfather Williams half rose to his feet, his thin cheeks flushed burning red, and then-the past faded and he was left alone once more with only Jimmy clinging to his hand and gazing with frightened eyes into the old mans dazed. excited face.
 A long. quivering sigh shook grand fathers bowed figure, and then he rose. Years seemed to have fallen from him. Once more he was man.
 The needs of little child had given new birth to the fatherhood so long smothered in his lonely heart.
 Jimmy" he said, firmly. put up them peas and come along to town; you an me air goin' 10 have the darndest lot uv fun to-day at that cir GUS that you ever herd uv.'
 But. butt" gasped Jimmy. for whom the gates of paradise seemed yawning, Mrs. Williams will scold us."
 Grandfather strengthened his bent shoulders and looked at Jimmy ir stern surprise.
 "Scold us," he cried. What, Hattie Lumis scold me. Why, Jimmy. you must be crazy. child"
 Mrs. Cyrus Williams, nee Hattie Lu- uis. came within very little of needing for herself the funeral services she planned so carefully for her fatherin- law. when that gentleman walked calmly in upon her. demanding clean clothes for Jimmy and an early dinner and carriage for both himself and the panic-stricken child.
 And when it was learned that the old gentleman, before returning home. yis- tied a lawyer and made ample pro vision for the neglected boy. Mrs. Cyrus had occasion for private meditation Of a somewhat disconcerting character.
 "A little kindness to them both would . have cost me SO little. the clever mind could but admit. My short-sighted neglect of them has been the most ex- persive luxury Of my entire hfe.'- l Cleveland Leader.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-24
WATERTOWN JOTTINGS

M- and Mrs James F Woolson and daughter expect 10 spend the winter n California and will leave here about November l.
 Miss Nellie Heunessy. who has been visiting at M- J. DunH's. returned ty her home iu Waterbury yesterday.
 The Rev William McNichol and wife are spending their vacation at Ocean Grove V. J.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-24
GOOD DURABLE Footwear RIGHTLY PRICED.

Me carry only good wearing shoes, and our prices you will find on inspection to be at least fOper cent lower than any other dealer in Town - quality for quality. We are offering special bargains in low shoes for men, women and children. It will pay to inspect them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-24

TWILLED COTTON NIGHT
 SHIRTS. An extraordinary good shirt for
 soc each
 MEN'S COLLARS. Our line is the celebrated COrliss, Coon X Co.'S "Helmet' brand. There are many collars at the same price as these that are apparently just as good as these: the test comes in the wear ing of them. We're willing to abide by any test you may put these 10. There are several new styles we are showing for fall which combine style and comfort. Ask for any of the following dozen styles and you'll be pleased with them: The Bryson. The Cedric. The Outing. The Jennico. The Fulton. The Dunloe. The Troop C. The Battery 1. The Invernia The Hermis. The Admiral. The Essex.
 ALL 2 FOR 25c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-24
PharaOh'S GUARANTEE . SHOE STORE. 283 Bank St.
 Successors to s. Hirsch.
Warsaw Strike over.
Successors to s. Hirsch.

WARSAW, Aug 24.-The strikes in the factories at Warsaw and Lodz have ended. Trains are running from Warsaw on time. They are guarded and driven by soldiers. The wholesale include leading members of the Polish Socialist party. Several persons have been conveyed to the fortress of Mod lin because the tails set apart for po- ltical offenders are full.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-24
Suicide In Cemetery.

NEW YORK. Aug 24-Tf= body of an unidentified young woman was found floating in the lake in Green v05d cenetery- II was discovered hy oas of the varkmnn. Deata is sup posed 10 hare resulted from suicide.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-24
vtssI.-suu Pyus~r ur.p. p--s.

MIDIfIET0WN. V T. Aug 2A- IheoI9re " D1Bev. a eoltraetor and builder If fhis city and formerly a building inspector in New TsTk city. dropped dead at Goshen of heart dis ease
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-24
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CAT-LERz5sirrz IzEE- rzrrks. stes s1r- cNracH4 EsTs EE-s- E4E&s veal cz-uaz -E-E
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-24
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
Closing Stock Quotations.

Money on call steady: nomiUally at F. e [ per cent. prime mercantile paper, 4si4iz per cent. exchanges. s-52. .sss, 3S4 balances. e, ,5s.e4s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-24

\. |. State Full Cream Cheese 13c ID. This is the same as others get 1Sc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-24
PROF. BAILEY

Re-opens September 20, in Citizens' Bank Block, his school for Stage and remain open for rental to priv ate dance parties.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-24
CricYc, BiSSct X Holland
 38 and 40 BANK STREET. TELEpaaAE 53A AGENTS FOR STANDARD PATTERNS
Furnishings for Women. Articles that Fill in the Between Seasons Needs

e Between Seasons Needs.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-11-30
M CURDY QUITS
MUTUAL LIFE

New York. Nov. McCurdy is the
first of the three MS" to go. Mccall
and Murphy still remain.
Tho investigating committee did
not accent Mr.. McCurdy's offer to cut
his salary in half, because such ac-
ceptance would have pledged them to
a continuance Of the McCurdy regime.
Quickly following the retirement of
President McCurdy. his son, Robert
H. McCurdy. general manager OF the
Mutual Life Insurance company of
New York and his son-inlaw. Louis
A. rhcbaud, the favored general agent
for New York; have resigned.
Each of these three men has been
drawing approximately S150,000 \
year in salaries and commissions from
the company besides their Indirect
profits In financial transactions With
Mutual money
A tentative offer TO head the com
pany was made to James Il. Forgan,
president of the First National bank
Of Chicago, who once was an EQuit.
able director His bank is one of the
leading financial institutions in the
middle west Mr., Forgan declined TO
consider the offer
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-11-30
PRISONER CUTS THROAT IN CELL.
Once Guard at House of Correction
Kills Himself There.

Milwaukee, Nov. 25.-Unable to
stand the disgrace which he brought
upon his family by his actions, and
fearing to face the world again, VIII
lam Laitsch, a prisoner at the house of
correction, committed suicide yester.
day by cutting his throat lie was
dead when discovered an hour later.
Laitseh had at one time been a guard
ut the institution.
I.aitsch cut his throat with n bit OF
looking glass which he was allowed
to have In his cell. When last seen he
appeared cheerful and in the best Of
spirits. No apparent cause for his act
has been discovered and employees at
the institution believe that remorse
drove him to take his life.
Ialtsch comes Of u good family,
While he worked at the house OF cor.
rection, where he was a guard for
three years, his character was above
reproach. He leaves widow ana
family He was at one time quite
factor in south side political circles.