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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
HEARD IN PASSING

Cancer is something that but few of us can afford, with radium costing something like $7000,00o the pound.
 A new definition of ''friend'' was given by Manchester school boy the other day in an essay. "A friend is a person who knows all about you, and likes you just the same"
 After trying in vain to escape jury duty, Mrs Mary E. Lapier of Cripple Creeke, Col, was chosen forewoman of jury that tried a divorce case there. She was the first of her sex in Cobra do to serve in that capacity.
 The shortest will on record in Bucks county, Pa, was probated the other day. It disposes of the property of John D. Dugan, late of Bristol, and reads: Mary, from my day out every things belongs to you that I own"
 Clothes washing by electricity, with out soap. is the idea of a Hungarian. The stream of electrified water is and the 300 garments held by the ma chine are washed in less than fifteen minutes.-New Britain Herald. -e,
 An English librarian has discovered that men as rule cease the reading of books after the age of 40. That is about the age when a sensible man be- gins to regret the time he has wasted on books that were not at least forty years of age.-New London Globe.
 The president told the attorneygen- eral there was no reason for taking ac- ton against the officers of the Santa Fe because that railroad had violated the injunction forbiddng the granting of rebates. The attorney generals as sistant has asked the court to take ac. ton. Is this the unauthorized at tempt of an underling to give the peO- pie square deal?"-New York World.
 The Connecticut politicians are sur prised to find that the corrupt prac- tices act, as passed by the legislature, is, after all a drastic measure, and is likely to bother them considerably. Dr Newman Smyth. the head of the re- formers, and largely to be credited with its enactment, pronounces it the most drastic corrupt practices law in the country. If that is the fact, then it is to be apprehended that it will not be very vigorously enforced. The polt ticians will not stand for that.-FaR River Globe.
 D. o. Mills, the California capitalist, who is financing the D. o. Mills expe- dition to the southern hemisphere from the Lick observatory, has just in formed Director William w. Campbell of his purpose to furnish enough money to keep the astronomers at work in Chile for five years more. The party, which is headed by Prof Will liam A. Wright, has been at work at San Cristobal. near Santiago, ever since the spring of 1903, at which time it was intended to stay only two years The funds furnished by Mir Mills will now allow the work to go on uninter ruptedly until 1901, he having guaran teed to meet all expenses of the expedi tion until that date.-N. H. Journal and | Courier.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
Discipline in Germany,

The eccentricities peculiar to some of Germany's soldiers are obviously not all to be found between the covers of Lieut.. Bilse's 'tnovel with a purpose" We learn from Cologne, "the city of one scent and a thousand smells" tha. an artillery officer, tried by court-martial at Strasburg, has been sentenced to five months Imprisonment and reduction in rank, less punishment, by the way, than was meted out to the bookwrit- ing lieutenant. as reward for his in genuity in inventing new disciplinary measure. This was known as reform by the nose." and was carried out by the officer seizing the noses of his men and twisting them. The cries of the victims were smothered-by order-by their comrades. who had to sing patriotic songs while the reform" was put into force. Ironically enough, this gained the company the nickname of the jolly squad"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24

This administration is having all sorts of fun with Vice-President Fair banks. The statesman from Indiana, with the frozen front, thinks he is running for president in 1908 and seems to think the victory belongs to the man with the longest legs instead of tbe best gray matter under his hat. He has been sprinting valiantly lately and believes that in every place he has made speech the people sent for him. Poor deluded V. P. says a Washington writer. When he spoke at Flint Michigan, Secretary Shaw of the treasury department, was the man first invited, the same at Cleveland, Ohio. on the occasion of his late speech In that city. He also spoke lately at Urbana, Ohio. Senator For aker was the man first invited. aRl could not be there. Fairbanks then was invited to fill in" When Presi- dent Roosevelt was asked to send some one to represent him at the open ing of the Lewis X Clark exposition he picked Secretary Shaw. When Shaw could not go he then asked Fairbanks. It will be seen that Fair hanks is a chronic second choice, q filler in, and a regular butt in all the way through; yet he thinks he was '.it'' every time. and thinks he is run ming for president like a jack rabbit with 8 hungry coyote camping on his trail. Poor old Fairbanks Teddy is making a monkey of him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
eLACkMAR'5 FUNERAL.
Many Patriotic Societies Honor Den
 G. A. R. Chief.

Many Patriotic Societies Honor Dead
 G. A. R. Chief.
 BOSTON, July 24-Veterans of the Civil War, Sons of Veterans, members of the Woman's Relief corps and other patriotic societies paid honor to the late General Wilmon w. Blackmar, whose funeral was held in this city, where less than year ago at the na- tional encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic he was elected com mander in chief.
 The body lay in state in Memorial hall at the statehouse, surrounded by the. bloodstained battleflags borne by the troops of the commonwealth during the civil war.
 The casket was draped with the na- tional colors and guarded by comrades of E. W. Kinsley post, No. 113, of which General Blackmar was the first com mander. For three hours throng estimated at 10000 persons passed si- lently through the hall and gazed on , the face of the dead commander.
 The funeral was conducted by Rev. Edward A. Horton, chaplain of the ] Massachusetts senate. The; assistants | in the service were Dr. J. H. Bradford, chaplain In chief of the national en- campment, G. A. R.; Rev. w. c. Litch, field, chaplain of the Massachusetts department, and Rev. L. o. Cornish of Hingham, in which town General Blackmar's country home was situ- ated.
 At the conclusion of the services at the church the body was escorted by Troop D to Cedar Grove cemetery. in the Dorchester district, where inter ment took place in the Blackmar lot overlooking the Neponset river. 7'H 4a
 The edict of the Musicians union that union bands should not partici pate in the funeral procession was dis regarded by two organizations, but nc unpleasant incident arose.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
MONDAY, JULY A, 1905.

"King Edward the Shrewd" or "the Wise" is, according to Paris core spondent, the title near posterity will give to England's ruler. Since his accession to the throne" says this journalist, The has not made in inter- national affairs a single mistake. which is more than can be said for his nephew and nephew-in-law of Ger many and Russia" #
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
Kaiser's New Idea.

Emperor William has added to the German army trumpeters provided with instruments three feet in length and made from antelopes' horns, spe- cially brought from German South. west Africa. The new trumpets are said to provide music of wonderful character.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
Her Early Training.

"That new second girl has been a soubrette aesome stage of her career, remarked Mrs. Keene.
 What makes you think so?" said her husband.
 II judge so from the way she dusts; she never touches anything but the high places. ."-Detroit Free Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24

have amounted to $12,520,363. This totals up to $26, 179,045, or couple of million dollars more than the de- felt for the last fiscal year Critl- cism of the free and open manner in
 which this country has put it's hand
 into its pocket to benefit the sugar planters of these foreign possessions or dependencies is well deserved.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
Al fhe Sea Shore.

Being from the west Mrs Briese, you have never before heard the boom ing of the breakers. suppose"
 No; but being from the west. have heard the breaking of the boomers many a time and oft,"-Clevelsnd Leader.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
Wiser Grown.

He had loved and lost. Never again" he sighed. T shall never love again" ''Oh. yes, you will, rejoined the heart les girl.
 Never again. he repeated. I'm go- ing to turn over a new leaf and save ney."-Tit-Bits.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
Her Friends.

Mrs. Jones hasn't got a servant yet, has she?"
 No: she's so jealous of her husband that she won't have maid who is better looking than herself"
 Then she'll never have a maid. will she?"-Houston Post.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
Safe at Last.

First Sweet Young Thing-So you were at Owens wedding, dear? Was she nervous?
 Second Sweet Young Thing-Just at first she seemed a little anxious; but she was all right after Bob said 'T will."-Ally Sloper.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
Information Wanted.

Sub- ub-Editor-Here's another letter from that guy who signs himself "Vox populi."
 'Editor-What's he got to say now?
 Sub- Editor-He writes to inquire if we will kindly inform him what "vox populi" means.-Judge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
Shady Family Tree.

Ernie-I believe Estelle's great great-grandfather was a pirate. They have a silhouette of him in the family album
 Eva-Yes. but even a silhouette won't make him any blaeker than he vas.-The Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
Worth a ThoupA.

Booker T. Washington is right when be says: The Oppressors are lost" No race which needs to protect itself from another by oppression has a character or civilization which can stand the test of time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
Church in Farmvard

Few more curious places for church could be found than at Southam DeIabere. Eng. which stands in the middle of a farmyard. The only means of entrance is by passing through the yard
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
No Family Skeleton.

, cobwigger-How is it that it takes three generations to make gentleman?
 Merritt-You see. the people who knew how your grandfather made his money are all dead by that time.-Smart Set
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
AnoIIo Mas shocked.

It was a hot day on Olympus and Zeus, the Thunderer, was feeling pee wish. Seeing Apollo making eyes at Mrs. Zeus. the jealous boss of the dig gings slapped the flirtatious god on the ear with a thunderbolt. And that" said Zeus, lis the original electric belt."-N. Y. Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
Getting Even

Does your daughter enjoy practieing on the pianoz"
 Yes" answered Nr. Cumrox- The neighbors have made some remarks about her that she didn't like --wash- irerou Evening Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
SoYcttude.

. 'I hyah you is gone into business" said Miss Miami Brown.
 "Yessindeed," ansYered MT. Erastus Pinkley. 'T's raisin' chickens an sell in 'em." --.-r -7
 Whats de matter? Is you los yoh appetite ?"-Evening Star
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
Needed a Rest.

He-Every tool and piece of machin- cry needs a rest
 She-well. don't you think then it is time that photograph of ours got one? -Yonkers Statesman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
A She Serpent

Gladystwas there a serpent at the beach when you were here last sum- ner,
 Dolly-There vas She mon0polized young Cotrox during his entire visit-- Judge
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
Not a TeIephoue.

SheeTnsss. England. though an im- portant naval station and a town of more than 15.0OG inhabitants. does rot possess a single telephone.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
Al the Doll Party.

Mary-ChiIdreR certainly are a care
 Millicent-Yes. indeed, I shall be glad when they go out of style.-Har- perls BazaT-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
Not to the Under One

When might makes right the job is never satisfactory to all parties con ceTned-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
Russian PIav-Goey.

The var has had very little effect on the attendance in the thesters of St Petersburg
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
As Fl. Wills

Habit may be a mans bst friend or bis vorst enemy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
oueerness of Man.

Man fs a queer and strange device. No woman ger denies H. He erorls all winter at the ice And fr tne summer buys it. -ChicAgo Daily Nerx
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1905-09-22
A Suggestion for Charity.

While so much good work is being done
for the foreign mission in our city and the
public is awake to it's brothers. needs it
would be nothing amss to look into our
home life bit so far as the poor children
of our city are concerned. Are there not
some needy ones in our midst? Are we do
ing all that we can for them? Are we quite
sure that there is not more than one child
in our schools who goes there morning after
morning without sufficient breakfast? Other
cities are awaking to the needs of the under
fed child and Seattle has reached that place
in her history where if she leaves this ques-
ton unsolved the future will bear an unde
sirable harvest 1t has been said that the
way to develop an independent and sef-re-
liant class of workers is to begin with the
chldren-an ever hopeful field in which to
work-and see that they are physically well
developed Efforts in that direction will also
be an incentive towards their moral eleva-
ton. One of the best ways in the world to
do this is to see that the poor children OF
the city are not underfed The spirit OF
charity in Seattle is broad and can accom-
plish great things when well directed.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1905-09-22
TALES OF THE TOWN
Mutual Life s Finish.

The remodeled Mutual Life building of
this city is receiving it's finishing touches Its
exterior shows one of the most handsome
blocks of this city and its interior is simply
a dream On the first floor General Man
ager Sherwood Gillespy has fitted up offices
for the company and there is no doubt of
the fact that they are the most elaborately
fitted up offices in the Northwest. Mr. Gil
lespy has become thoroughly identified with
the progress of Seattle and he has convinced
his company that in Seattle a strong com
petitor of Greater New York is to be found,
and that money spent in Seattle would be
money we'll spent. His advice was needed
and the company first bought the old Yesler
block and renamed it the Mutual Life block,
then after few years they bought contigu-
Gus property and put on an addition to the
original block, which addition is now being
completed and the Mutual Life Insurance
Company has one of the finest pieces OF
property as we'll as one of the most lmpos-
ing buildings that's to be found in Seattle
and will hold it's own even when Seattle has
become Greater Seattle.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1905-09-22
POLITICAL POT-PIE

It begins to look now as if it were a made
up thing between the railroad interest of this
state and their political strikers to have both
the railroad commission law and the state
tax commission law passed, its strenuous op
position to the contrary Notwithstanding.
The railroads propose to elect the next gov
ernor of the state and he will appoint mem
bers of the two commissions of the railroad
interests liking and these will control the
board for the next twelve years, and by that
time the railroads will have gotten all they
want from the state and will be able to wipe
their hands clean and clear of politics. The
actions Of the present railroad commission
clearly demonstrates that the members there
Of are railroad politicians and nothing will
be done by either commission that will be
detrimental to the railroad interest of the
state.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1905-09-22
Whittlesey and Padden Released.

The criminal charges against Charley
Whitlesey and P. P. Padden, his chief
deputy have been dismissed. Somebody dur
ing the Whitlesey administration robbed the
county Of many thousand dollars, the county
has spent almost as many more thousand dol
lars trying to convict some one for the act,
but after four years struggle it gives up the
ghost and pronounces it hopeless case. Oh,
what difference in the morning had White
sey and Padden been charged with stealing
a loaf of bread to keep soul and body to-
gether Somebody is at fault for the looters
of the county funds not now being behind
the bars at Walla Wala That the money
was stolen both of them admit. Ii 1t were,
who. in heaven s name, was more responsible
for it than the principal and his chief deputy
But both of these men had money Of course
they did, they had powerful friends and
their peculations of the county's funds had
to be looked over. If as soon as it was dis
covered that there was shortage IN Treas
urer Whitlesey's accounts both he and Pad
den, his deputy, had been arrested and Wig
orously prosecuted, if they were not the cul-
prits. the real ones would have soon come
tc light. The disposition not to push crimi-
nal cases against men with influence in the
community is so common that the average
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1905-09-22
PRICE FIVE CENTS

financial damage they do those merchants.
Some days the contractors have dozen or
so men at work and then for days they have
no one at work The Republican hopes the
board of public works will see to it that those
contractors get move on them that the
street can be cut down before the rainy sea-
son sets in.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1905-09-22
Running Small Merchants.

The regarding of Third avenue and Yesler
Way may be good things when they have
been completed but just now the work IS
running a score or more Of small merchants
who have been doing business in that I'M
mediate vicinity. The work is dragging
along like unto snail crossing wagon
track the contractors not seemingly caring
when the work is completed nor how much
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1905-09-22

Tacoma promises to be the political hot
bed of the campaigns of next year of this
state Already the selection Of a mayor is
giving the politicians much worry in Ia
coma That the Democrats will renOmlnate
Mayor Wright goes without saying, but who
the Republicans will nominate IS the ques-
ton Many names have been spoken OF IN
that connection, but none of them seem to
have struck the popular cord, hence the men
ton of other names are in order.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1905-09-22

It has been practically decided by the
local politicians that the Seventh ward IS
to be reprecincted and instead of eight the
ward will have fifteen precincts. The boun-
diaries have been so fixed as to meet the ap-
proval of all of the politicians and ward
workers and the honor for the most part is
due to the work of Councilman Mullen. The
city will have thirteen wards instead OF nine
after the next election, and before that time
the most of the wards will be repreclncted
and thereby make primary elections more
wieldy.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1905-09-22

State Senator Welch of South Bend, was
in Seattle one day this week and shook
hands with his many friends in the city. Il
know no politics now," said the senator IN
reply to 'What was doing?" ''In fact, F"
he continued, ''I do not think there is any
thing doing at all among what are termed
the politicians of the state. l do not know
whether will be a candidate for reelection
or not If I served my constituents well
while in the senate they will let me know 1t
by offering me a second term.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1905-05-01

brilliantine, a white china silk waist
with a leather belt to match skirt,
a wide straw hat with leather band
the same color as skirt.
Cora-It would be much better un-
der the circumstances to write your
friend that your aunt is coming and
that you hope she can visit you later,
as you know she would not enjoy be-
ing with you while you will be obliged
to devote so much time to your aunt
during her illness. II she takes Of
Tense you cannot help it.
Fanny Fay-Yes, tan shoes are at
present perfect rage.
Margaret W.-Get your gown ready
made. You cannot make wooden ma
terials up at home and not have them
look homemade" besides you do not
save anything by it. You can get
them at any price you wish.
Sallie-Your letter came too late for
an answer through the last Ranch.
Letters which require an immediate
answer should be accompanied by
stamped self-addressed envelope, 9TH
erwise they must wait their turn for
publication. I am sorry, but il it is
not too late would suggest a black
etamine skirt and waist and one OF
the new short tan Jackets, with
black hat and black gloves. A string
of red coral beads at the throat will
brighten up the costume.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1905-05-01
Floating Island.

Put one quart of milk in a double
boiler and while it is getting hot beat
the whites of five eggs to a stiff froth.
When the milk is hot spread the
whipped egg on top, cover and let
cook for ten minutes. Remove from
milk with a skinner and put on a
plate. Beat well four or five table
spoonfuls of sugar with the yolks
and stir into the hot milk. Stir, and
stir, and stir; add half a teaspoonful
of either vanilla or lemon extract and
pour into a glass dish when thickened.
Now take the whites by spoonfuls and
place in islands over the top, adding
at last a sprinkling on each one OF
grated nutmeg. 1 do not know why
children are so fond of this, but
suppose it's because it is so much
bother they don't get it often-and
then, too, it's sort of second cousin
to ice cream!
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1905-05-01

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