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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-01-12

The young man who had picked up
my catalogue at the Royal Academy
One of the effects OF the twitch was,
that it caused her TO drop magazine
which she was carrying, just as her
foot was upon the last step.
Before she could stoop to reclaim
il, there was hurried dart across the
hall. on the part Of the mental IN
question. and the article was retored
TO her with, what was not so much the
respectful Difference Of an inferior. as
the ordinary anG natural courtesy OF
an equal.
The effect OF this simple act Of
politeness upon its recipient was as
singular as unexpected. For a mo
ment she stood motionless. holding the
magazine in one hand, while she look
ed at the individual before her with
puzzled, searching expression upon
her countenance. Then sudden light
seemed TO break in upon her-she
gave a gasp-her expression changed
from curiosity TO amazement, and, ut
tering a little cry, she turned sharply
rOQQO anu Tan ldpiui- up NAC ~~--
case, leaving the other prey to the
liveliest establishment. What other
remarkable incidents was the day to
bring forth? -
Meanwhile the young lady had re-
gained the stronghold Of Der own
apartment, locked the door, and.
throwing the now despised magazine
into a corner, sat down to conlide the
state Of her feelings to the keeping OF
her faithful diary:
"A most extraordinary thing has
happened" she wrote. my head ds
in a whirl and l hardly know what |
am writing. or what 10 do, or think
To imagine that l have so often puz-
zled myself over that young mans
likeness to someone else, likeness
which l could never quite fix, though
I have often seemed just on the joint
of doing so. Very likely l should
never have hit upon it but for that
apparently, utterly Insignificant action
of mine in dropping the book / WIS
carving. He rushed forward to pick
it I'D and returned it to me and-all
at once it struck me like a fash
where had seen him before. II was
the same clrcumstance-the same
action-and the same young man.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-01-12
.Ex.arIuhtn Of MedIeInaI Value.

Our great-grsndmothers distilled
rlaut known as 'eye-bright" and used
the LIQUID as an eye wash Another
wav of treating the plant was by boil
ing il in water and straining- Prepar-
atoms Of this wayside growth are stu
cutie popular in many parts OF the
country for treating cold In the
bead bronchitis. measles and hay
fever. The most convenient prepsr
elton for internal use is the tineture.
OF which from ten TO fifteen drops
may be given in water three or four
times daily
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-01-12
AWFUL ITCHING ON SCALP.
Hair Finally Had to Be Cut to save
Any-ScaIp Now in Good Condition
Cured by Cuticura.

OlFco " ONhN~o O.
7 used the Cuticura Soap and ONT
uent for a diseased scalp. dandrun'
and constantly falling Of hair Fin
ally had TO cut my hair TO save any
al all. Just at that time l read about
the Cuticura Remedies Once every
week I shampooed my hair with the
Cuticura Soap. and I used the ONT
meut twice a week. In two months
time my hair was long enough TO do
m in French twist. That is now I'VE
years ago. and have lovely head OF
hair. The length is six inches below
ny waist lire. my scalp is in very
good condition, and no more dandrun
or itching OF the scalp / used other
remedies that we're recommended 70
me as good. but with no results MIS-
". F. CRIES.. Clay Center, Neo-. ocI
%. 1905"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-01-12
Al Your ovrrist for Aliens Foot.Eass.

Il tried ALIENS FOOT-EASE recent
" snd have Just bought another supply III
has cured nv corns, and the hot, burning
and itching sensation in ny feet which VISA
almost UNDESIRABLE, and would not be with
ont IL now. Mrs W. J. Walker. Camden,
MI Sold by al Druggists sc
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-01-12
NAV pevSop Oil Field.

There are indications that an impor-
tant oil field may be developed by the
application of modern methods OF Pc
troleum production in the regions OF
Persia and Turkey lying MOTH and
northeast of the Persian gulf.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-01-12
csmeIs outdone.

Other creatures than the camel are
able 10 get along for extended periods
without drinking. Sheep in the south
western deserts 90 for forty to sixty
DAYS in winter without drink grazing
Oh the green. succulent vegetation OF
that season
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-01-12
Sanitation of the Tropics.

1t is suggested that for the proper
sanitation of the tropics for the needs
of white men it will be necessary to
begin by training the native children
in the elements of sanitary science
ann1icable to their environment.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-01-12
tIfes Railway.

Msnkind-and especially woman
kind-travsl on the railroad OF life
They are equally human. though they
pay different prices for their tickets
and are thrown out at different sts-
tons
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-01-12
The Chronic Bachelor.

asThey accuse me" said the chronic
bachelor. ~of always looking out for
number one. But I'm not-Fm try
irg TO evade her--Cleveland Leader.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-01-12
Innortant to Mothers.

r-x-,sp. esrefuly every bottle OF cAsToR1A
: ssfe and sure remedy for infants k11d eniiaren'
snd see thai l.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-01-12

xnd Sc tt2t /
.' s::=:.; :. ZhAzzsx
In Use For over 80 Years
ne Kind Yea Have Always B0oEhI
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-27
JACK HAYDEN OUT
OF BASEBALL
Football Playing Has Put
Noted 0uf.elder Out OF
Business

Jack" Hayden, the outfelder Of Inc
Boston American team. viii never play a
game Of baseball again" That was the
rather staiHling assertion made by sner-
burn Wightman, coach of the Massi.l.n
Tiger football team, recently.
Wightman is a close friend Of Hayden,
end made every effort to get him 10 play
with Massillon this fall, but money diff
culues came to the front and Hayden
signed with the Canton team, Nfassilon's
rivals for the professional championship.
Hayden was a star in the first game, WIN
nins II for his team by his brilliant worn.
He was badly battered up and bruised in
this game, but was ready for the second
one "a week later. In this game he was
again the target for the Massillon's at
tack and came from the game with a
badly bruised left shoulder.
Hayden is a left-handed thrower, and
according TO the news given out by
Wish'man the muscles of the back.
shoulder and upper arm are so badly
twisted and so many ligaments are tom
loose that it will be impossible for lay
den to ever again use his arm in baseball.
His loss win fall severely on the Boston
team. as he was expected to be one of the
mainstays in the outfield next season.
Hayden Is now AT his home in Pennsyl-
vania.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-27
BASKETBALL ON
new YEARS DAY
Wilmington High School an,
Delaware College Fresh
men to Pay

1t T wars College Frs ~ bls' e.
iai tslm win play the first Of a ser.cs #
throe games with tho Wilmington II g..
school on Tuesday next New Years D-y.
The game will start at $50 p. m IN IN
West End Reading Room. This year IN,
High School has very fast team having
lost but two games. The Freshmen have
not played as yet and the game next
Tuesday win be their initial one. Though
the freshmen are light they are exception
ally fast.
Illason, of last years Wilmington
friends School will play centre for tho
Freshmen Ruth and Edgar VIII play for
wards and the defense viii be picked from
Began Korngod. Berry and McKaig.
Edgar the captain, has played on Della
wares varsity twice this season and TN
der bis coaching the team works with
great precision.
Both teams feel confident Of victory ard
as the teams are about evenly matched IL
is expected that the game will be exciting
from start to finish. AS the game is Il
be played on a legal holiday a larg.
crowd Is expected. The other to games a
tho series are to be played JanuarSs17 al
Newark and February H. at Wilmington
Much interest is being displayed as &c
the probable outcome Of the series as
well as the first game and 1t may safely
be said that the score will be close. 30 ~
teams arc in their best possible condit on
and thel osing team will not DO able I,
oIcr any excuse for their defeat
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-27
NELSON NEEDS TO HAVE
HIS INTERVIEWS CENSURED

did permit his name to be Identified with
the proposition, but that was as far as he
went.
lie never offered $4,000 purse for a
battle between Jim Jeffries and Jack
johnson, and he never authorized any one
10 make such "A statement for him. Fur-
thermore, he would not give a dollar fer
such a fight and the whole story was
nothing more or less ehan a bald-headed
fake.
Il have no time to bother with prize
fighters" said Richard in speaking on The
subject.
Z would certainly have nothing 70 d.
with Nelson If he is identified with
Nolan" was another statement made by
Richard, and I want Nelson to md. r
stand at the very outset that the purse
offered by the Ely club doesn't 20 II
Nolan is to be mixed I'D in the affair in
any way"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-27
.S0UlRES WILL co
ON WITH JEFFRIES

By our own Wire. Publishers Press.
SAN FRANCISCO Dec. 27.-Jim JEFF
fries aad Bill Squiies, the Australian
heavyweight champion, will slash for
the heavyweight championship of the
world % Rhyoiite next April for 2
purse Of 100000. The battle with squircs
marks big Jcff's rcappcarsnce in the
SQUARED circle.
Bul Squircs has telegraphed from
Melbourne that he viii sail for the
United States on January 2s for a con-
test with The American champion. JEFF
wired B. r Taylor. OF the Bhyolite A.
G. that he would meet Snuires IN ANIL
The big fellow wants three mcnths
to train. He is said to weigh $50
pounds \, - >-@.5SAS-
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-27
SPOT CLUB BOYS
ON SANDED BOARD
Frank Heal is Leading in
the Big Switchboard
Tournament

TIC shurlsbcard
Club now in progress III nar,enders Hail
l'ifth and Tatnar streets sul continues
% attract much attention. There were
games in progress all day Christmas and
some good playing was witnessed. w. r.
stoddars and Robert orr were the two
stais. both OF them meeting an eomcra
AFRO making clean scores.
Tt is desired by the managers that an
those who have not played shall do so
Immediately 30 mat the scores may be
made rp. Tho tourney viii continue foi
rbcut q week. Tine scores follow;
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-27
.SEIGEL ROLLED
GREAT TEN PINS

George soigel former Olympia Cub
elar. but now a resident Of Phlldelphia,
won six out OF eight games from Alex
Dunbcr yeatcrday thereby landing third
priyc IN Walkers individual tourney The
victory was clean cut as tho former WI
mhgtonan totaled 1912 pins TO his OPP
ponenrs 1851. William Donncy won the
tournament ana George Flood finished
second.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-27
ADJUSTMENTS.

DOCK sTADER's GARRICK THEATRE.
a GREAT SHOW FOR CHRISTIANS
WEEK.
NINE BIG ACTS-S5 PEOPLE.
JAMES AND THOMAS HERMAN &
COMPANY.
MARROW, PLUNKETr & COMPANY
sMIRB, KEssNER AND PINKY,
ORR HEUs COMEDY FOUR & BUSTER
BROWN,
THE FOTJR AMERICAN TRUMPET'sts
BARToN's TROUPE OF PONIES AND
DOGS,
THE THREE LEVERS, THE HONiAN
BROTHERS.
THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
THE KINEToGRAPH.
Afternoons at 215: Evenings at SIS.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-27
NELSON LEAVES
TO JOIN NOLAN
BattIer Tells Of a New
$4,000 Offer For a
Match

% sailed for riv, J. D
yesterday on the White Star liner Ma
icstlc. lie was accompanied by Cal w.
Morton Of Kansas City and Leavenworth,
and ho vii meet his manager. Billy Nolan,
ir London Before leaving he showed q
letter from William ~ OTIS, President
OF the Otis Prospecting and Developing
Company offering a $4,000 purse for a
deht between me and Cans TO be fought
at Manhattan, Nov. on Railroad Day.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-27
FREMONT VS.. DUPONT
Crack Polo Teams viii Play at the
Rink Tonight.

There Will be n great polo game at the
Rink tonight fremont and dupont be-
Ing the contestants.
The last time thees teams played the
ending was very unsatisfactory and to-
nights contest should settle the question.
Both clubs will put their best men on
the floor and that the game viii be a
warm one goes without saying
Palo IS proving very popular in this
city and a. large crowd promises to attend
to-nights game. The contest win begin al
p o'clock and two is minute halves WI
be played.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-27

Nelson picks Cans to beat Herman Il
he fights on the level
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-27
GOMEOY Theatre

4o2 MARKET STREET.
". o. HyrJp, General Manager
aYRUP'S MOVING PICTURES AND
ILLUSTRATED SONGS.
Program for three days commencing
December q:
rho Poachers.
Dog Detective
Getting Evidence
Adults. 10 cents: children. cents
Matinees, 100 p. m. &c to al.
Evenings. $50 p. m.
This building is thoroughly heated.
Come in and wait for your car.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-27
CRESCENTS WON
FROM BLACK CATS

The Crescent and Black Cat teams rolled
a series Of six games last night, the form
or winning four of them The games
were very interesting throughout and
were not finished until midnight Tho
scores follow:
BLACK CATS
rooler.. 60. .... .... ...... 1855 i67 l7i- 81 Q
Brown o. GO. 80. 90. ...... 10 10 l93-liS
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-27

CURE No. 1881, INDIGESTION.
Mr.. Geo. T. Tillman, Of POI
Scott street, city, says: Il suf-
fered from Chronic Indigestion
for years. The Hermann stan
Of Specialists cured me in a few
days"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-27

Mr. Charles Recor, the vel known
resident of duPont's Banks. cured Of
catarrh of 90 years standing.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-27
CURE 40. i47s, PARALYSIS.

Mr.. J. M. Thompson. OF No
210 West Fourth street. says.
u had Rheumatism bordering
on Paralysis. The Hermann
stan Of Specialists entirely
cured me in a few days. Prev
ious to their treatment I was
on crutches for several years"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-27
CURE NO. 1474, scRoFULA.

Van Buren, streets, Wilmington, cured
OF Scrofula.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-27

cans should be a to / favorito ovoI
Herman.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-27
cuRE NO. 14sa. cATARRH.

CUHE NO I4o5I u HhHF'
Mrs. Louise Reidle, the well-known
intelligence office proprietress, at No.
500 Madison street. Wilmington, cured
Of catarrh OF 10 years standing in a
few weeks.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-27
cuRE No. 14so. EczEMA.

CURE No. 1880, ECZEMA.
Mr.. ]. ]. Winkler, OF No. 1906
Shallcross avenue. city, says:
I contracted Eczema during
the Spanish American War. The
Hermann Staff Of Specialists
cured me in a few days after
had suffered for years"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-27
A Few Of Our Works :

CURE No. 1882, RHEUMATISM.
Mrs. Lola Gray, of No. 1922
Chestnut street. city, says: Il
had Muscular Rheumatism for
long time. The Hermann
STAFF Of Specialists cured me
Of same in a very few days. 1
know several others who have
been cured also"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-27
Miraculous Cures
CURE NO. 1475. HEMoR-
RHkcES.
Mr. Ridden Pordham- OF STAN
tn. Del. cared Of Hcinorrhages
In ono treatment.

CURE NO. f477, .cATARRH.
AIRS. Annie French. OF No.
1919 King street. Wilmington
says: II was a great sufferer
from Catarrh. The Hermann
STAFF OF Specialists entirely
cured me IN a few days. They
arc also doing my mother
world OF good
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-27
CURE No. 1888, PlTYRIAsIs.

Sister Athanase Joseph, corner
Fourth and Grant avenue city, cured
by the Hermann Specialists Of loss of
finger nails, in a few weeks.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-27
cuRE No. t4ss. RHEUMATISM.

Mr.. Hermann Leibig, the we'll
known Wilmington brewer, residing at
No 1904 West 5th ST., cured Of In
hammatory rheumatism after being
bed-ridden for months.
New-York tribune., 1906-09-30

built into the wall This little vault opens with
q combination. Not person knows that COM
bination except myself. 1t so happens that the
man who set it is dead.
Last night, Thursday, l attended a reception,
and the tiara. My daughter remained at
home. At four o'clock this morning | returned. The
maids had retired; Jeanette sleeping sOundly.
l took off the tiara and placed it, with my other
jewels, in the vault. know that the small diamond
the vault shot the bolt, and turned the combination.
Afterward l tried the vault door to make certain
1t was fastened. 1t then-then-"
For no apparent reason Mrs. Roswell suddenly
burst into tears. The silent and
The Thinking Machine looked at her uneasily. He
not accustomed to women, anyway, and
women who wept We're hopelessly beyond him.
We'll, well! what happened?" he asked bruskly
at last.
=" 1t was perhaps five o'clock when fell asleep"
Mrs. Roswell continued after a moment. About
twenty minutes later | aroused by a scream Of
Jeanette, Jeannette Jeannette!' Instantly was
fully awake. The screaming was that OF a COCkatOO
which | have kept in my room for many years 1t
was in its usual place on perch near the window,
and seemed greatly disturbed.
Nv first impression that Jeanette had been
in the room went into her ROOM and even shook her
gently. She asleep, far as could ascertain.
! returned to my room, and then was amazed
the vault door standing open. All the Jewels
and papers from the vault were scattered over the
floor Ny first thought of burglars who had
been frightened away by the COckatOo. l tried
every door and every window in both eannettes
room and mine. Everything was securely fastened.
When l picked up the tiara | found that dia-
nond missing. 1t had evidently been torn
OF the setting. searched for It on the floor and
New-York tribune., 1906-09-30

Thinking Machine irritably Don't saw that.
please. 1t annoys exceedingly"
Mrs. Roswell stared at him a moment then
resumed: My bed is on the second floor
Adjoining and connecting with it is the bed room
OF my stepdaughter. The door between is always
lett unlocked, because she is tinid and nervous
keep the door from my room into the hall bolted
at night, and Jeanette keeps the hall door of her
room similarly fastened The windows, too are
always secured at night in both rooms. NY maid
and my daughters maid both sleep in the servants
quarters. arranged for this, because as was about
to state keep about half million dollars worth
OF Jewels IN my bed room locked in a small vault
New-York tribune., 1906-09-30

feared-feared-" She fa1tered and stopped
The Thinking Machine squinted at her oddly
then turned his eyes toward the ceiling again |
understand" he said. You feared for her sanity
And she may have the sleep walking habit without
your knowledge?"
Yes she may have" faltered Mrs. Roswell.
And now your son; tell me something about him
He has allowance, suppose? Is he inclined to be
studiOus or otherwise? Has he any love AFFAIR."
Again Mrs Roswell flushed. Her entire manner
resented this connection of her sons with the
affair. She looked inquiringy at Field.
i don't see" Field began rernOnstratinglv
My son could have nothing" Mrs. Roswell
interrupted.
Madam, you have presented an abstract prob
lem" broke IN The Thinking Machine impatientv
i presumed you wanted a solution. OF course il
YOU do not" and he made as if to rise.
Please pardon me-" said Mrs. Roswell quickly
almost tearfully. My son has an allowance of ten
thousand year; my daughter has the same. NV
is inclined to be studious along political lines
while my daughter is interested in charity. He
has no love affair eXCept-eXCept a deep attach
1nent for his stepsistcr. 1t is rather unfortunate
" know, know" interrupted the scientist agaiD
Naturally YOU object to any affection in that
direction because of fear for the girls mental con-
dItion. May ask if there IS any further prejudice
on your part to the girl"
Not the slightest" said Mrs. Roswell quickly
i am deeply attached to her. 1t is only fear for
my sons happiness"
| presume your son understands your attitude
II the natter?
- have tried to intimate it to him without sayng
1t openly" she explained e | don't think he knows
how serious her condition has been and is, for that
matter"
"Of your knowledge, has either your son or the
New-York tribune., 1906-09-30
JACQUES FUTREILE

inside the vault. l found nothing Then
IL OF course could associate its disappearance
only with some act of-of my stepdauph-
ters. | don't believe the cockatoo would
have called her name if she had not been in my
room Certainly the bird could not have opened the
vault. Therefore, II" There was fresh burst
OF tears, and for long time no one spoke.
DO you burn night lamp" asked The Think
YES, replied Mrs. Roswell
Did the bird ever disturb you at anv time
previous to last night; that is. mean at night?'
Has it any habit OF speaking the word lean
No. l don't think ever heard it pronounce the
word more than three or four times before It is
stupid, and seems to dislike her"
New-York tribune., 1906-09-30

- problem OF the Roswell tiara
would have come to the atten-
tion of that distinguished scientist and logcian.
Professor Augustus S. F. y. Van Dusen Phi D.
Il. D., F. r S, NJ D., etc, etc; and had it not
would inevitably have gone to the police
Then there would have been scandal in high places
disrupted home, and everlasting unhappiness to at
least four persons Perhaps 1t nkling of this
latter possibility that led Professor Van Dusen
so-c4lled The Thinking Machine, to take initial
steps N the solution OF mystery which seemed to
have only obvious ending.
When ~ was first approached IN the matter The
Thinking Machine was in his small laboratory,
1rom which had gone forth truths that shocked
and partially readJusted least three of the exact
sciences. His enormous head with its long yellow
L4ir. boDbed up and down over a little world OF
chemical apparatus, and the squint eyes
eercd with dsagreeable satisfaction a blue flame
which spouted from braZIer. Martha, aged
woman who was the scientists household staff
entered She was not tall yet lowered COM