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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-04-07

It is a great pleasure to come across a
book that tells observed facts about the
Philippines. Most Of the recent visitors to
the islands have had in mind when telling
their stories either the feelings Of their
auditors at home or their own established
Occidental standards Of conduct. They
have provided generally comparisons odious
to the Filipino, and statistics which may
be made to prove anything.
In THE Philippine Experiences Of an
American Teacher" by Mr.. William B.
FreeT Charles Scribner's Sons). we have a
remarkable piece Of work, We have rarely
come across a book that is more objective
The author, who spent three years in the
islands as a teacher, describes the people
as he saw them, with no standard Of right
or wrong, save the relation to the work he
was appointed to do. He wen out of his
way to become acquainted with the people
and their ways of thinking, and he seems
to have really succeeded in knowing them,
The result is a description Of the Filipino o;
his faults, his good qualities, his way Of
thinking, his ambitions that must help
every one who has to deal with him. It Is
no abstract picture, but a succession of
individual portraits, of separate expert
ences, from each OF which something may
be learned. 1t need not be said that Mr.,
Freer does rot believe the Filipino is ready
for self-government. The book is ex-
tremely e%ntertainin g as well as instructive.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-04-07
A Story OF Australia,

1.-THE Snare Of Strength by Randolph
Bedford (Turner), is a story Of strong men
n strange happenings, thrown together
with more force than skill. A chaos OF
Australian politics, the loves Of fierce men
wild adventures Of prospectors and miners,
mad revels in drinking houses, forid descrip-
tons of scenery and plenty of profanity
enter into Mr.. Bedford's scheme Of a novel
which lacks constructor and needs editing.
1t is lurid, 1t Is unusual but it isn't interest
Ing.
The book is not without some grim humor
and some fine passages, but they are lost in
the general tumble Of sensational episode
and adventure. 1t 10 amusing when one silly
woman without any children and with the
neurotio emotions that Grave a new romance
every fortnight manages 10 involve so many
Of the men In questionable situations that
the whole Cabinet talk Of ~resigning their
portfolios for fear Of becoming co-respon-
dents, but it isn't amusing enough to recon-
pense the reading of the confused tale to It's
tragic conclusion.
If Mr.. Bedford's idea Of Australia is
founded on fact the one thing to be thankful
for is that the literature of that distant
island has not yet attained the Importance
that demands attention.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-04-07

dhrewd sayingS give 70 the book a dis
ttnctive charm and interest.
This big, gentle, original philosopher,
with his fascinating little house by the
sea, with a mile Of dooryard, Is a character
delightful to meet in fiction and onoe known
one not quickly forgotten. "You learn jest
about the same bein' happy as you do
bein' internationally you learn 1t quicker, =
seems to be the keynote to Uncle williams
philosophy. There are many things that
might be quoted from his conversation,
hke-"That's one O. the GURUS things
low different they be, men and women
I've thought about 1t a good many times,
how 1t must "a tickled the Lord q good deal
when he found how different they turned
out-made o. the came kind Of STUFF, so;
and, 'Wimmen and the sea are alike-some
ways q good deal alike. I've lived by the
sea sixty year, you know, and I've watched
all kinds Of doings. But what I'm surest
Of is that it's sleeper n we be-" But the only
way to really know @Uncle William is to
lead Mrs. Lees little book, whose simplicity
10 the distinction that sets it above the
tho commonplace. The book Is published
by the Century Company.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-04-07
Literature.

So far as college courses in literature
lead to the reading of authors, systemati-
cally or at haphazard, they probably do
good. Within very limited bounds, too,
and in the hands Of competent instructors
such matters as comparative literature"
or studies on "the rise Of the novel" or the
drama in different countries" can do no
harm. Where the lectures consist of ex-
pressions of opinion, however, which the
student accepts with little or no reading
Of the author criticised, as is too often the
case, or where the comparison is made
the excuse for fanciful theories. which
the facts may or may not back UP they are
mischievous or futile. In ~LiteratrTe, Its
Principles and Its Problems" CFunk &
Wagnalls Company Prof. Theodore W.
Hunt of Princeton University undertakes
to establish that literature" is a Science"
He finds some difficulty In defining what
literature" is, and probably will find many
who will not accept his definition. 1t is as
difficult to define, IL taken as anything
other han a conveniently comprehensive
term, as style II the reader will pass
over the professors distractions and
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-04-07
Again the story Of English Country life.

katherine Tynan's story of Dick Pen.
treath" is a placid chronicle Of English
country life-not the actual country life,
hut the composition that one sees in
Autographs and engravings wherewith the
English people themselves are given to
decorating their walls. A group of young
people in an exclusive county, with a simple
country gentleman for a hero, are selected
and the favorite English game of marrying
them to each otheris played to a satisfactory
finish.
Most of the time is spent about the after
noon tea table eating hot tea cakes or toasted
mullins. There is a little hunting, a little
shooting. Dick comes a cropper by drink
Ing too much wine at his bachelor dinner
and being cast off by his fiancte marries
q farmers daughter. She goes quite mad,
and after Dicks hair has becomingly whit
ened she obligingly dies and leaves him to
wed his first love, who has waited for him
The others pair of according to their fancy,
and everybody goes on drinking tea and
eating tea cakes with hat persistent disre-
gard for consequences for which the Eng
lsh are famous.
The book is one that a girl certainly
could give her aunt or a boypresent unblush-
ingly 10 his grandmother.
But it is simple in style and really Eng
lsh in sentiment and atmosphere. 1t is
published by A. c. McClurg.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-04-07

J%ennette Lees Uncle William is loo big
for the story the author has written around
nm, but he lisa good natured CULVER, with
a rare fund ofhomely, humorous philosophy.
lie stalks about ~contentedly within the
somewhat narrow limits Of the conven :
iional little plot, looking after the two
lovers with the same whimsical tenderness
mat he bestows upon Juno's kittens when
they arrive Unexpectedly.
The story is the slightest sketch Of
fomance-an aspiring but unappreciated
artist a talented musician, the usual poverty,
The usual illness and the unusual rich patron ,
who brings about the happy ending and
provides a steam yacht for the wedding
Surney. But Uncle Williams genial |,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-04-07

theories and will attend to his comments
on various forms of writing and individual
authors he nay derive some profit from
the book, for DR.. Hunt has read much and
taught long.
Far more pleasant reading will be the
second selection of Brief Literary Criti-
cisms," by the late Richard Holt Hutton
Macmillans), Mr.. Hutton was for many
years the literary critic of the London
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-04-07
Randvar
The Songsmith

A romance of the tabled Morse
occupation of America, by the
author of The Trial of Left the
Lucky. GA book to quicken the
pulse-a weIl-told story of loves
triumph, with absorbing dramatic
action. "-Cbieag' Reeord-H Herald.
HARPER & BROTHERS
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-04-07
PUBLICATIONS.

There are noenty-foar separate
contributions tn MAGA-
ZINE for April Including eight com.
plete short stories and Margaret
DeLand'S remarkable SERIAL
There Is nothing ''hmelyS~ MOTH
ing controversial nothing coneernino
politics, graft or crime IN this great
rlagaSme.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-04-07
In Sun or Shade

A volume Of lyrics written in
various moods, by Louise Nor
gan Sill, with other verses that
may have an enduring interest for
the lover of poetry. The poems
reveal a true poetic spirit,
coupled with unusual melody Of
line and rare felicity of diction.
The verses are opalescent with
many beauties.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-04-07
Miss Primrose

"Sweet and quaint as the title
is, it doesn't give a hint Of the
delicate imaginings to be found
in this latest work of Roy Role
Gilson's, All the delightful
spontaneity and freshness Of the
writer's style are manifest
Columbus Journal,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-04-07
Chatwit
The Man-Talk Bird

BY Philip Verrill IMighels.
can ingenious story Of wild ami
nal life. 1t is a tale that in
creases interest in wild creatures
by bringing us into close touch
with LIBERALIZATION Herald.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-04-07
Silas Strong

The mar who always hoped for
"better times" and who used to
say often "Strong's ahed," by
which he meant that in his fight
with Satan he had at least tenn
porary advantage. Go with him
on the trail to happiness and hear
his quaint old songs and listen to
the tale of the MiAered Bear and
the Pfppered RatroOn. You will
laugh with him, and now and then
feel a touch of deep pathos.
And you will see the beauty Of
Gods land, and feel its restful-
ness, and smell its perfumes.
The author is Irving Bachelor.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-04-07
The Genius

Margaret Potter's new novel
has for its background the great
grey land of Russia. "a nota-
Bile novel," says the N. r. Mail,
"the rise of genius to the heights
of world fame is tellingly traced"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-04-07

BOOkS-Al out II print books supplied. no
matter on what subject. write mo stating book,
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when In England call and Inspect my stock of So .Oo
rare books. BAKERS GREAT BOOKSHOP. loan
Bright ST., Birmingham. England
INTERESTING autographs for sale: Colonial
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II GOOD OLD CLASSICS lin English), old Ene.
lsh books. French trAnslations. PRATT lei 9th az.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-04-07
"pLEASUREs PASSED ALONG

Pointers" on Unique eating plaoes, phAlansterisV,
bAElrs. odd hooks, etc, OF Gotham. $50, BIBR.
o BROS ~ Pine ST.. New York.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-04-07
THE
SPOILERS

Dp ~>S" 10 OS@S"
This is a story written BY @
strong man, Of a strong man, for
strong and grown up men to
read. II is a tale such as is told
by a man perhaps once in a life
time-a tale of impetuous emo
ton, of brute strength and cour-
age, of swift and passionate love
and hate-a tale which tells itself
without fine words-vigorous,
forceful, mighty. There is no
room for the violet conventions
of society in that robust land
where
"Neber a laqv of God or Man
runs north of Efty-three.'
The only law is the law Of
possession, Of individual con-
science, and of hunger-the hun
ger for gold digged out of the
hills, and the binding hunger Of
man for woman and for woman's
love. 1t is a story of to-day, but
it goes back to the root of things,
and is true of all men and all real
women since time began.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-04-07
o A

FOR SALE-ons Old English crossbow, used
dress p. .. box 90, Boulevard station, Brookline,
Mass.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-04
AMERICA WINS FIRST.
Yachts Race For Rooscvelt Cup O1
 Marblaheaa.

<
 Yachts Race For Roosevelt Cup oa
 MarblaheaA.
 MARBLEHEAD, Mass, Sept. z.- America scored . decisive triumph over Germany in the first race of the series for the Roosevelt cup of here. The American yacht Auk, owned by Charles Francis Adams 2d., treasurer of Harvard university, won the initial contest by large margin. Vim. own ed by Commodore Clark of the Ameri- can Yacht club of New York. was sec ond, 3 minutes 2S seconds behind. The third boat to cross the finish line was the German yacht Wannssee. owned by the Wannssee Sailing club of Klel, Germany. The fourth yacht was Ca ramba. owned by c. H. w. Foster of the Eastern Yacht club, while lilly VI. and Glueckauf IY.. two German craft, were in fifth and sixth places re- spectively.
 Practically the contest was entirely between Aux and Vim. At no time did the German craft or Caramba be- come dangerous, although the oft ex- pressed desire of the German yachts men for plenty of wind was granted.
 The race was twice over triangular course of two and half miles to a leg, making total distance of fifteen miles, and the first leg was to wind- ward.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-04
ch.rle. ". Lznde Kill.a 1n Auto.

BABYLON, N. Y., Sept. 4.-Thrown from his automobile with such vio- lcnce that his skull was fractured and his neck broken when he struck the hard roadbed, Charles w. Lynde was killed instantly in Islip. Miss Chandler, friend, who was in the machine with him, suffered painful but not mortal injury. The chauffeur. Earl Holme, escaped. Lynde, who in. herited a large fortune from his fa- ther and mother, had not been in busi- ness for several years. His first wife obtained divorce from him and now is living in New Jersey. His second wife is in England.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-04
shot RobDer win . Camera.

WAWONA, Cal. Sept. 4. - Three miles from Ahwahnee Yosemite stage was held up. It was driven by Bright Gillespie, who took President Roosevelt and his party through the park on their visit three years ago. The robber ordered the passengers out, then lined them up in the road. Wertemer Bishop of New York was the first searched and $5,50 taken from him. NIT. Bishop snapped the robber's picture. A. E. Ormsby, friend of Mir. Bishop from Brooklyn. lost SIS. He took two snapshots of the robber. Two of the passengers were women.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-04
Speaker Cannon on the stump,

Speaker Cannon on the Stump.
 AUGUSTA, Me, Sept. 4.-Speaker Joseph c. Cannon opened his cam paign in this state at noon. when he delivered speech In Opera House square. Speaker Cannon was received with great enthusiasm by large audi ence, and for over an hour he discuss ed national issues. He did not take up state politics except to say that legislature should be elected that would keep William H. Frye in the United States senate as long as he lives. He spoke of the good work done by the Maine representation in congress and paid tribute to Charles B. Littlefeld, the Republican candi- date in the Second district.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-04
vic. Cs..e.llor Grey Deaa.

CAMDEN, N. J.. Sept 4.-Vice Chan. celIor Martin P. Grey of the New Jer- sey court of chancery, died at Wer- nersville, Pa. after an illness of sey- eral months. He was one of the best known jurists in New Jersey. He was born in 1S41. was admitted to the bar in 1868, appointed vice chancellor in IS96 and reappointed in 1903. His term would have expired in 1910.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-04
Many Injured sy Bomb.

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 1.-Two men were severely wounded and ten other per sons were slightly hurt by an explod- Ing signal bomb set off to start the parade of organized St. Louis unions in honor of Labor day. The bomb was the third fired and was the signal for the pageant to start. It failed to ex- plode in the air and returned to the sidewalk some distance from where 1t was fired before bursting.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-04
John D. Need Not Appear.

CLEVELAND. O., Sept. 4.-John D. Rockefeller will not appear today be- fore the bar of justice at Findlay, O. While no statement has come directly from his lips to this effect. he has been advised that his presence there at the preliminary hearing on the action brought by Prosecutor David against the Standard oil company and himself will not be necessary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-04
prapp.a pr.a .. L..l...

NORTH ADAMS. Mass Sept. A. Colonel John D. Church. . prominent New Yort cirbmsn. was playing goif on the links at Wilmington when be staggered and fell. He was carried to the clubhouse. where be died before q doctor could reach him Heart dis ease uas the cause. Colonel Church had . summer home at Wilmington His wife had been spending fhe sam ner with him Cssonel C1urcA vas dxty years ed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-04
Cruiser Bosto. Aground.

SEATTLE, Wash. Sept. 4. = The cruiser Boston, on her way to target practice in the straits of Georgia in . heavy fog. ran aground on Orcas is- land, in the San Juan group. She was pulled on at high tide by the destroyer Paul Jones and proceeded apparently uninjured. The Boston won fame as a ship of Dewey's fleet at the battle of Manila. The Boston is commanded by Captain Dewitt Coffman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-04
pses of oId Are at 100.

CAMDEN, \. T.. Sept. 4.-John Pier son. a former member of the New Jer- sey state senate. died at hIs home at Swedesborough. He was 100 years 9 months and % days old. He was said to have been the oldest man In New Jersey. Death was due to old age.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-04
B-.y.. Ho-. Going se R.i..

LONDON. Sept. 1.-The cottage at Elstow. near Bedford. in which John Bunyan was born is 90 di!apidated that 1t may collapse at any moment II is suggested that the cottnee should be purchased by the nation and preserved
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-04
nIs caIIlno csrd.

A thief who had gone to his IAwywh house to thank him for getting hin acquitted. finding him not thsrs. took an overooat which ke found ia the hall There he said. at any rats my lawyer will krov have bssa here
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-04
When two strong men come to blows,

When two strong men come to blows. even if they are well matched if !s not a pleasing sight. but if the man who gets the worst of if will use De Wits Witch Hazel Salve. he will look better and feel better in short order. Be sure you get Dewiffs- Good for everything . szlve IS used for. including piles. Sold by H. w. Lake Drug Co. Joeeph A. Smith, a2B Bank streee. Bruoklyh
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-04
ovsrsssss h

-Bsv Jovs.- sai1 AIgy. -tAszsno such . tkias. deah boy. as being too skiIls1l The o<hsr morning l vses Sounf1va u1tk Dy necxtze scue ia so absolus<ly perfect . s<yis that sssry. body tsoxsht |; vss . bezssly run1ps na1s tie. <oat yos k1ev.-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-04
SHOP LEAGUE SEASON.
Was Closed Saturday, and the Oak
 vile Company Wins.

After a most sucesful season. the Shop League played its last games at the Driving Park on Saturday af- ternoon. In a very closely contested game with the Novelty team the Oakville Co. team came out with flying colors and finished up the season with the league without los ing a game. The final score was [ to 5 in favor of the Oakville team. Tn the second game the Button Co. defeated Smith & Griggs. The final event of the season with the league was the concert and promenade which was held at Eagles hall on Saturday night, the event was a big affair for the league and friends of the members of the various teams turned out in large numbers and packed the hall almost to Its capa- city. The scores of Saturdays games and standing of league fol- lows:
 OakviIIe ... lo2010300 Novelty .... l001200 0-564
 Batteries-Nelson and McGowan for the Oakvilles and Coer and Do- herty for the Noveitys. Umpire. William J. Klobedanz.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-04

Conscious of the impending rise in the prices of Wool and Cotton our buyer determined upon making this the biggest blanket sale in the his- tory of the department placed im- mense orders with the manufacturers ia their dull season long before the rise in the price of raw material took place and the result is we are now prepared to deliver our patrons the best blanket values that have been our pleasure to offer. Tn this immense showing there are blankets of all grades from the mod crate low priced to the finest Cali fornia. Upon all of which we can safety guarantee to save you fully ls0 per cent of the cost of similar lankets elsewhere.
 Here's the proof in each of the
 flowing numbers:
 Anyone not prepared to purchase
 present can take advantage of the
 by paying a deposit and have
 nkets delivered at their conven-
 ce.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-04
LABOR DAY SPORTS.

Johnny Online. driven by PeasA and owned by Robert Wakeley, easily won the 2:30 trot, taking three straight heats. Lady Ienieontos, owned by Curtiss and Pollak. finiahsd second. Luna C.. owned by Louis Peltcher. took third and Lord Law son, another product of the Curtiss and Pollak stable. was last in all three heats. Johhny Online was we'll driven by Pease. who brought his horse to the front in the second and third heats after staying In the rear. just winning out by nose.
 The free-for-ail race was easily won by Banner Boy in straight heats. This horse is owned by John Smith. Abby Wood. owned and driven by George Stanley. finished second in two heats and third in the other. Chicken Csck. the property of Cur tiss and Pollak. finished second in one and last in the other two heats.
 George c. Davis acted as starter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-04
Button nshopo2sIooaoo-s , Smith & Griggs

Batteries Dillon and Scraggs for the Button shops and Ray and Hay den for Smith 6 Griggs umpire. Will liam J. Kiobedanz: attendance. coo.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-04
The summaries follow:
 2:30 Class.

Ifuf6 Es sWS Ms E.Svf E.SV
 Three running races were hsld. !. Faulkner won both the 100 and 3a0 yard dashes and Asa York won the boys race. The prizes will bs given ont at Labor hall on South Main street, opposite Scovill. this. after- noon after o'clock. The summaries:
 1o0-yard dash-Won by !. Fau1k- ner: second. E. B. Martin: third, 3d. wed Gilbert.
 Boys race-won by Asa York; second. Philip Fragrau: third. James PoIiak.
 a1o-yard dash-won by !. FauIk- ner; second. E B. Martin: third. Ed- ward Gilbert
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-04

DO pair 1-4 Fleece Blankets,
 ,rth 59c. This Sale, 39t
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1906-08-16

said something that made Lin think
he ought to try. But it's no use. II
was only a little summer idyl, and we
have both outlived it."
She was still gazing steadfastly up
on the wall OF outer darkness when
the porter began to make down the
berths and Penelope came over to sit
in the opposite seat
I'VE are on our own railroad now,
aren't we?" she asked, with purpose
full lack-interest. "And-let me see
isn't Mr.. Kent at some little town we
pass through"
1T is a city" said Elinor. And
the name Is CASTOR"
Il remember now" Penelope re-
Joined. q wonder If We shall see
hint"
1T is most unlikely. He does not
know we are coming. and he wouldn't
be looking for US.
Penelopes fine eyes clouded. At
times Elinor's thought-processes were
as plain as print to the younger sis,
ter, at other times they were not
SuOuiu NhlHh INC ledSl we NOulu
do would be to let him know" she
ventured. Does anybody know what
time the train passes Gaston?"
AT 7:15 tomorrow evening"" was
the unguarded reply: and Penelope
drew her own conclusions from the
ready answer and the folded time
table in Elinor's lap.
We'll. why don't you send him q
wire? I'm sure / should"
why should ~" said Elinor. warily.
ooh. don't know; any other young
woman of his acquaintance would.
fancy. have half a mind to do II
myself. like him, II you don't care
for him any more"
Thus Penelope; and a little while
afterward. finding herself in the Ii
brary compartment with blanks and
pen and ink convenient and moth ing
better to do. she impulsively made the
threat good in a ten-word message to
Kent.
IF he should happen to drop In un-
expectedly It will give Ellie the shock