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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-20
Greatest Irrigation Scheme.

The Canadian Pacific railway has in hand the greatest irrigation scheme in the world, says the Atlanta correspond ent of the New York Tribune. By the end of the next three years 100000 acres of land in the vicinity of Cal gary, Alberta, hitherto arid, will be divided into 10000 farms, watered from Bow river. This irrigation plan when completed will be 60 per cent larger than the next largest on the American continent, which is in the Pecos valley, Ariz. Already 10000 acres of irrigated lands are ready for the market The water utilized in this vast scheme will take two-thirds of the supply of the Bow river at low wa ter. The superintendent of the work states that when it was first started there were practically no settlers in that particular section, but since then the How of immigration, which has in- cluded many Americans, has been ex- ceedingly rapid. and q good class of people are taking up their homes along the artificial canals. It is estimated that 10000 persons will be sustained on this land, which until . few years ago was regarded as being little better than useless.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-20
CHAPTER I.
INTRODUCES MY HERO.

Warburton was graduated from West Point, ticketed to desolate frontier post, and would have worn out his existence there but for his guiding star, which was always making frantic eff forts to bolt it's established orbit. One day heFwas doing scout duty, perhaps half mile in advance. of the pay train as they called the picturesque caravan which, consisting of canopied Awagon and a small troop of cavalry in dingy blue, made progress across the desert-like plain of Arizona. The troop was some ten miles from the post, and as there had been no sign of Red Eagle all that day, they concluded that the rumor of his being on a drunken rempage with half dozen braves was only rumor. Warburton had just passed over roll of earth. and for a snoment the pay-train had dropped out of sight It was twilight; opalescent waves of heat rolled above the blistered sands. A pale yellow sky, like an in verted bowl trimmed with delicate blue and crimson hues, encompassed the
 world. The bliss of solitude fell on
 him. and, being something of a
 poet, he rose to the stars. The
 smoke of his corn-cob pipe trailed
 lazily behind him. The horse Hn-
 Asr him was loping along easily.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-20
Pike,s Peak ce.s...s.,.

Old Pike's peak. the towering masesf of the Rocky mountains, was discov- cred a hundred years ago by the noted explorer Zebulon Pike. The centennial anniversary of the mountain which has done SO much to make Colorado fa- nous will be celebrated with much pomp and ceremony from Sept. 10 to IS. 1908. says the Colorado Sprfngs Dis patch. Preparations for the celebration are already under way. The PfNe's Peak association, with hesdquaxtsn at Colorado Springs, will conduct the eel ebration- While the date is yet remote, the association has outlined c unious and elaborate programme. part of which will be carried out on the sum- nit of the peak. Urgent iuvftatioo has been sxtended to Presidenx Roosevelt and h4s cabinet to be present.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-20


 f--y>S a ( Suddenly the animal lifted his head, and his brown ears went forward.
 At Warburton's left, some hundred yards distant, was a clump of osage brush. Even as he looked. there came a puff of smoke, followed by the evil song of bullet. My hero's hat was harried away. He wheelHi. dugA his Sheels into his horse, ahd cut hAck over the trail There came a second flash, shock, and then terrible pain in the calf of his left leg. He fell over the neck of his horse to escape the third bullet. He could see the Apache as he stood out from behind the bush Warburton yanked out his Colt and let fly. He heard yell. It was very com forting. That was all he remembered of the skirmish. -- | i For five weeks he languished in the hospital. During that time he came to the conclusion that he had had enough of military life in the west. He applied for his discharge. as the Compulsory term of service was at an end When his papers came he was 2 able to get about with the aid of crutch. One morning his colonel en- tered his subaltern's bachelor quarters. 'ss Wouldn't you rather have a years leave of absence than quit altogether, jWarburton?"
 "A years leave of absence?" cried the invalid. q am likely to get that, I am"
 ''If you held a responsible position dare say ii would be difficult. As it is, I may say that I can obtain it for you IL will be months before you can ride a horse with that leg"
 'I thank you, Col Raleigh, but think I'll resign. In fact, have re- signed"
 we can withdraw that If you but say the word don't want to lose you. lad You're the only man around here who likes joke as well as I do And you will have company if you'll 
 "I have decided. Colonel. I'm sorry 1. you feel like this about it. You see. have something like .O0O laid away want tO see at least 5000 worth of new scenery before I shuttle of this mortal coil The scenery around here pals on me. Ny throat and eyes are always full of sand. am of to Europe Some day. perhaps. the bee Will buzz again: and when il does. I1I have you 20 personally io the president"
 As you please. WarburtOn.- Besides. Colonel. I have been read l ing Treasure Island again. and I've got 1 the fever in my veins to hunt sdvsn- l ture. even 1rtssure It's in my blOod i fo wander and do strange things. and I here I've been hampeTed all these l years Eith rO9tine shouldn't care | if Ne had a good fight Once in a while. My poor old dad uavelsd around the 4 world three times. and ! haven't seen any thinz of 1t but the mspz
 Go ahead then Only- taking ahOut Treasure Island. don't yOa and your s7s.ess T1n into some old Long John Silver
 I'll tase czrr
 And ur- R9se-t pzeEel ID his Nit and sailed suaF NGs many months ressef ere he -es Efs sclarrI sssiu- and uassr r1tkeT sntarIzssiHg cir es2stz1cCS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-20

! "Annesley; Col Annesley and daughter" answered the unsuspecting steward.
 { WarburtQn knew nothing then of the mental tragedy going on behind the colonel's state-room door. How should he have known? On the con trary, he believed that the father of such girl must be most knightly and courtly gentleman. He was, in all outward appearances. There had been time, not long since, when he had been knightly and courtly in all things.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-20
D.lIy naAiss.,s Trunk n.se..l.

Ds1fy MaAissn's Trunk neseusd.
 In the treasure room of the White House is an old trunk that belonged to Dolly Madison. This trunk had been battered from attic to basemsnt until Mrs. Roosevelt discovered It's historic worth ahe had the relic renovated. and now 1t is one of the receptacles of the White House silver. says . corre- spondenf of the New York Press. Inc old trunk held the wardrobe of the beautiful Virginia girl. and on the side it bears the words. Mistress Dorothy Madison. care of James Nsdison. Esq Just how old fsshioned it is may be gieaned from the fact thst 1t is not covered with . smooth leather, but with . reddish covskin. with the fuxxy hair slowing The trunk fs h remark ably fine condition. considering the hard knocks 1t has underxone. It vas in the White House at the fire and bears signs of scorchinE Is seversI piac0.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-20

When you are wearied from over work, feel list. less or Ianguid, or when you cannot sleep or eat, take HoIIister's Rocky Mountain Tea. One of the greatest tonics known. s cents. Tea or Tablets.
 Apothecaries Hall Co.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-20
B.ns sy oss1 AreAsssss..

Ohio State university VIII sooa hsrs a womanS building. n VII bs planned and arranged by three women archi- tectS-Miss Kenyon Hayden. Nhu Florenos Hits and Miss Mary Mc3Ea- hon he building VIII bs of fhs ed
 Engfish architecturs h ths DuaBR styls.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-20

ly. He and the colonel drew their heads together. From time to time the count shrugged. or the colonel shook his head, Again and again the Russian dipped the end of his cigar in- to his coffee-cup, which he frequently. replenished. ~,
 But for MT. Robert the gold had turned to gilt, the gorgeous to the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-20
(To be continued.)
o AN EXPENSIVE OMISSION. tFH 0Ui aG5 HB-- a Dash Left Out of Message Costs Tel
 egraph Company 92,2OO.

This is what the This is what he operator sent. , should have sent.
 And it cost $2,2U
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-20

Nine o'clock. Was it possible that the colonel and his daughter were dim ing in their rooms? Perish the possi- bility! And he looked in vain for the count. A quarter-past nine Mir. Rob- ert's anxiety was becoming almost un- endurable. Nine-thirty. He was about to surrender in despair. His partridge lay smoking on his plate. and he was on the point of demolishing it. when. beholdi they came. The colonel en- tered first. then his daughter. her hand on-the-arm m-of-the-count! warburton never fully described to me his feelings at that moment. but. knowing him as I do. can put to- gether a very respectable picture of the ehagrin and consternation that sat on his countenance
 To think of being nearly six days aboard Nr. Robert once bavled at me. vrsthfuIly. "and not to know that that Russian chap knew her," It vas almost incredible that such q thing should happen
 The three sat down at a table seven times removed from wsrburtonis. He could see only an adorable profile and the coloneiis handsome but care-vorn face. The count sat with his back turned In that black evening gown she vas simply beyond the power of adiectives What shoulders what an inooupsrsble threat, Mr. Roberts bird srer cold. the bouquet from his slaez fsinte6 sns died away. How her face lighted when she laughed. and she laughed frsessntly, What a deli cious curve rsn fror her lips to her yu1nE bosom. Bat nsver onos did she Iook in his dirersion
 Al ten o'csock Mss AnresIey ross, snt the co-Inf -sop-tes her to the sieva-o-. returrinx almost immediate
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-20

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 And Nr. R9sr-T pzeEs-s ID his Nit ard sailed suaE- Ngs many months ressed ere hs uef Efs eoisneI sSsiu- and uassr rz5keT sntsrIzssiHg cir czzszrccS
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-02-08

through the meal, but she was dis
turbed secretly at the serious face
and mien of the young farmer.
After supper he went to the barn
to harness Black Beauty, and his
mother said, impulsively, Rose, my
boy needs cheering up. See if you
CANT put some spirits in him.
Rose promised, but the ride was be-
gun in silence, which seemed to be
protracted beyond endurance. Fin
ally she spoke:
Ward, why haven't you been over
to see us for a week You never stay
ed away so long before!"
Il thought you wouldn't care to see
me- he replied. Your thoughts and
interests seemed elsewhere"
"Oh, you noticed, then!" she said,
abstractedly.
who could help but noticei" he re-
piled, bitterly. "You could hardly ex-
pect me to enjoy witnessing the pleas
ure you got in your letters from Paul
Wendell. / knew, of course, that he
cared for you, but until lately, I had
hoped that your liking for him was
but passing fancy"
She stared at him in bewilderment
Then she laughed a mirthful little
laugh.
''Oh, Ward; dear Ward! Paul Wen
dell was engaged before he came here
to beautiful girl who has been tray
cling abroad for a year. She has
come back now and they are to be
married soon"
Rose! Really?"
Really, you stupid"
"But what has made you $3.50 diff
ferent of late? And the last night
was at your house you were certainly
SO occupied in writing a letter that
you didn't want me around"
We'll. Ward, I'll Tess up. wanted
to tell you all along, but / was afraid
of your ridicule. / have always teen
addicted, more or less, to the habit
of scribbling rhymes, and when Mr..
Wendell was here he read some Of
them and insisted on sending them to
magazine. just got a letter that
day you were there from him, say
ing they had been accepted, and the
editor wanted more, SO that night l
was trying my art again. wanted to
show them to you, but knew your
contempt for poets
"Rose!" he cried happily. Maybe
have a contempt for poets, but not
for poetesses. II you will only be
my wife, your whole life shall be a
poem"
And you will read them-a and not
laugh?" she asked anxiously.
I'll read them and not laugh" he
replied heroically.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-02-08
American Exuberance.

A prominent English statesman who
visited this country during the past
summer was talking with friends about
the national characteristics of Ameri-
cans, and gave it as his opinion that
the Westerner is the most truly hui
morous of the citizens of the United
States. 1865
Why" said the Briton, in explana.
ton, ga relative of mine who frequent.
ly visits the States for purposes of
sport tells me that he was entranced
by the reply made to him by the pro-
prietor of hotel in Nebraska when
he asked if there were any quail in the
vicinity.
"sQuail!' exclaimed the proprietor,
I should say so! Why, they've got to
be regular nuisance round here My
cook comulains that she can't throw a
piece of toast out of the window with
out four Or five fat quail fighting to
see which shall get on Woman 8
Home Companion.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-02-08
She Preferred Horse Power.

Modern inventions had no charm
for Miss Boggs. "The old way is good
enough for me-" she said on all oc-
casions when her attention was call
ed to the march of science in any
direction
When the young physician who had
succeeded to DR.. Lanes practice
bought an automobile, Miss Boggs ex-
pressed her opinion in no measured
terms.
"If he wants to ride around injur-
ing folks SOS to increase his business,
and there's no law of the land can
stop him, well and good" said Miss
Boggs to her niece, "but when my
end comes don't you dare to have him
to me, no matter if I've lost con-
SciOuSneSs."
what doctor shall I send for?" ask
ed the niece, who was accustomed to
live in the shadow of constant refer
ences to this event, although as yet
Miss Boggs had never been ill.
''The one from Porterville or the
one from Cranston or that old one
over to Marshby, any of 'em will do"
said Miss Boggs, grimly But mind
you get me horse doctor, no matter
if I'm too far gone to know it. No
automobile doctors for me. youths
Companion.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-02-08
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n IT'LL Lzz2IzzZZ5.

Brown October days had brought
pungent scents of woods and fields.
Ragweed and Black-eyed Susans deck
cd the roadside. The grass cracked
underfoot. The russell oaks and yell
low birches looked gaily down on
freshly plowed fields of richest
brown. These were busy days on the
farm with the corn to be shocked,
fruit to be picked, beans threshed and
late potatoes to dig.
The crisp, keen-aired, cool evenings
were spent by Ward Driscoll at The
Nutshell, as he had always dubbed
the pretty little cottage where Rose
had lived her young life. She was
sweet and fair, and he had always
thought of her as his sweetheart, until
this last fateful summer, when her
parents had admitted to their hearth
and home summer boarder, young
poet from the city, but he had gone
away now, and Ward was patiently
waiting until Roses thoughts should
again turn unto him.
Toward the last of the month the
farm work droned. The hustle Of
field work was over-the corn shock
ed, the apples gathered, the cider and
apple butter made.
''It's fall in earnest, Rose" said
Ward, one clear, cold night, looking
up at the sky streaked with Northern
lights, the silvery frost on the grass
and the heap of squashes on the
porch.
"Yes," she sighed, sits kind of lone
some to have all the work done-a
sort of Saturday night feeling. When
the frost is on the punkin' doesn't ap-
peal to me- The first part Of the fall
is worst, though 1t has such a fading
look-like woman just beginning to
lose her youth, but late fall is hale,
like the tonic of middle age"
Rose, | believe Paul Wendell de-
moralized you with his poetic fancies,'
laughed her mother
They're fine nights to sleep-that's
all l see in Them" said Ward.
Rose sighed, and wished the young
man were not so intensely practical.
The next night when Ward was at
The Nutshell, he saw TRANSFORMED
ton in Rose. The far-away, dreamy
look she had worn of late had given
way to sparkling, happy eyes and a
suppressed excitement of manner
the air of one who has heard good
news. With a pang Ward wondered
what had wrought this change. Two
or three times she seemed on the
point of telling him something, and
then evidently reconsidered the i'm
pulse.
His next visit CHANGED to be in the
morning when the Rural Route deliv-
cry was made. He noticed how eager
ly she watched to see if the man
would stop at the box and how quick
ly she ran out and seized the letters
A look of pleasure flashed into her
face as she selected one. His OBJ
servant eye caught the fine station
cry and the city postmark.
When he called that evening, Rose
was SO absorbed in writing that she
did not hear him enter. When he
spoke. she quickly turned over the
sheet of paper on which she had been
writing, and it seemed to him that
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-02-08
Break by a Nervous Husband.


After the execution of Prof Web
ster of Harvard for the murder of Mr..
Parkman, Mrs. Webster went away,
and was gone for a long period. On
her return to Boston two of her old
friends went to call upon her, a gen.
tleman and his wife. Both were in a
state of nervous excitement while
waiting in the parlor for her to ap-
pear.
"Now, remember" whispered the
wife to her nervous husband, don't
say anything to recall to Mrs. Web
ster's mind the awful experience she
has been through"
Just then Mrs. Webster entered,
and the nervous man exclaimed, with
outstretched hands: why, my dear
Mrs. Parkman, am so glad to see
you back!"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-02-08
A Good Sleeper

do not like to rise at six O'Clock
That seems to me the proper time to
sleep
! much dislike to wake up with q start.
And leave the downy mattress with q
leap.
like to lie abed till eight or nine.
Or even ten, If / can have a chance
Ana much 1t troubles me to have my
Disturbed by some unkind, discordant
voice.
1t makes me angry when needless noise
Awakens me before the proper time
In such case the awful things think
Could hardly be referred to in this
rhine.
So everybody in the neighborhood
Will kindly due precautions take
To let no careless voice disturb my rest
And let me sleep until choose to wake.
-Somerville Journal.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-02-08
Confusion About the Churches.

Four miles beyond the village of
Bethel, VT, is an old Episcopal
church, the earliest in that part Of the
state. A clergyman who was stran-
GER in town recently undertook walk
to the church. Losing his way, he
stopped at q house by the roadside
to ask for direction.
Unaware that the family who lived
IN the house was named Church, he
said to the woman, who came to the
door: Madam. can you tell me where
to find the old church 2"
TO his great surprise and embar.
rassment, she replied: oh. sir, my
father died q year ago!"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-02-08
FUNNY ERRORS or THE TYPES.
Physician and Tenor Victims Of
Amusing Mixups.

Amusing Mixups.
typographical errorts were being
recounted.
"A typographical error" said a
physician, nearly caused me once to
sue a Chicago paper for libel. was
called to Chicago to consult on a
serious case. A number of reporters
we're handling the case and one of
them wrote about me:
"'The doctor felt the patients pulse
and then prescribed for him.
But the compositor made this
harmless sentence read:
1.-The doctor felt the PATIENTS
purse, and then prescribed for him. !"
VIM. w. Russell, the new minister
to Venezuela, laughed and said:
"A friend of mine is an operate
tenor. He once sang in Faust in st.
Louis. The leading paper there gave
him splendid notice; called him
a rara avis among tenors; said
he had delighted and entranced all
hearers; and then, getting the criti-
cism mixed up with police case con-
cluded:
"The verdict against the man was
unanimous He was sentenced to
three years penal servitude. Thus
society will for some time be freed
from the influence of his presence
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-02-08

doorway Of his home, radiant and
charming.
If the mountain won't come to Ma
hommed," etc, she quoted, laughing.
Ward, mother sent me over to tell
you that she was lonesome for the
sound of your voice."
All the wounds in Wards heart be-
gan to ache at the sight of his erst-
while sweetheart. He found no reply
ready.
"You stay to supper, Rose" said his
mother, land Ward will drive you
home. You haven't been here in ages.
Rose promptly accepted the invita-
ton, and kept up a gay chatter all
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-02-08
Ballad OF the Jester.
Jester, with your cap and bells,
Ever jingling merrily,

Jester, with your cap and bells,
Ever jingling merrily,
What unkindly fate compels
Men to laugh at verify?
Sharper than Serpent'S TOOTH"
That the audience shouts with glee
When jester speaks the truth?
When he drops his mask, and tells
What his heart holds and sets free
Something of the tide that wells
From his breast, and will not be
All northumberland then to see
Unbelieving smiles, foresooth!
Mask again!-'Tis agony
When O Jester speaks the truth!
Let some Gree cast her spells
Over him. poor fool! When he
Stammers of the love that dwells
In his soul of souis-does she
Not laugh, saying carelessly,
"Clever liar? Hapless youth!
IT'S a fate he cannot flee,
When a jester speaks the truth!
L'ENVOI.
Princess thou hast laid on me
All this heartbreak. all this truth:
Yet swear on Bonded knee
That the jester speaks the truth!
Cleveland Leader.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-02-08
Sex Of ANGELS.

Referring to the discussion in New
York over the sex of angels, the Lon-
don StandarS remarks: In old Eng
lish paintinfe and stained glass, In
the works Of Orcagna, and in the en-
craving by Albrecht Durer, the an
geles are depicted as robust mascu-
line figures, magnificent in their
sturdy strength. irresistible power and
unspAakable solemnity."
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-02-08
BOX or WATERS FREE-No DRUGS
-cuRsS az ABSORPTION.

Cures Bslching or Oas-Bai Breath aad
Bad Stomach-Short 6reath-
Bloatinx-Sour EructAtlons-
Irrex aIar Hears, ktc.
Take . NulPs Wafer any time of the day
or night, and note the immediate good ef-
feet on your stomach. 1t absorbs the gas,
disinfects the stomach, kills the poison
germs and cures the disease. Catarrh OF
the head and throat, unwholesome food
and !pvereating make bad stomachs.
Scarcely any stomach is entirely free from
faint Of some kind. Mulps Anti-Belch
Waters win make your stomach healthy
by absorbing foul gases which arise from
the undigested food and by reinforcing
the lining of the stomach, enabling it to
thoroughly mix the food with the gastric
juices. This cures stomach trouble, pro-
notes digestion. sweetens the breath, stops
belching and fermentation. Heart action
becomes strong and regular through this
process.
Discard drugs, as you know from expert
ence they do not cure stomach trouble:
Try common-sense tNature's) method
that does cure. A soothing, healing sen.
sation results instantly.
We know Nulrs Anti Belch Waters viii
do this, and we want you to know 1t. Ibis
0ffer may not appear again.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-02-08

she wore an expression of detected
guilt. Throughout the evening she
kept casting surreptitious, longing
glances at her unfinished work and
was quite distract of manner.
Ward cut his call shorter than
usual and went home depressed and
disheartened. For week he did not
- near The Nutshell, or any Of the
places where he would be apt to en-
counter Rose, but remained at home
Breeding over the fact that she was
not for him.
One afternoon Rose appeared IN the