Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-04
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 The fact that the wearing of glass es is largely on the increase among the American people does not mean that our eyes are becorninE more dc fettive thah formerly. but 1t nieans that our Oculists are becoming more able to remedy defects which were once overlooked or deemed hopeless. Very few people have perfect eyes, and aS the closer application Of the eyesight is demanded in these days. these defects are becoming more ap- parent, and oculists are becoming bet ter able to cope with them through prescribing mechanical aids in tie way of pr6perly adjusted lenses Uei fective eyesight does not always or ordinarily mean disease of the orgaii, but there are structural defects, is well as weaknesses, nidny of tHein hereditary. and it is the business of the expert, to know the proper ad- justment of suitable lenses in order to remedy these defects.
 Last evening some fishermen on their way home from Pearl Lakes dropped small snapping turtle in the grass near Luke street, and later it was picked up by youngster, who took 1t for some piece of antique woodwork and, putting 1t under his arm, started of to the hoiise in high glee. He had not gone far when he met few children of his own age and who Inquired what he had under his arm. He said he had piece of wood which he found in the brush, and then they wanted to see it. The boy stopped to exhibit his find; but found that 1t was stuck to his coat and no matter how hard he. tried he couldn't extricate himself from It. Then some of the older ones, recog- nizipg what it was shouted Mud turtie!" and the youngster made a wild dash for home with the pesky thing clinging to his coat. It held it's grip until it was cut of, after which all turned and stoned 1t to death. The boy was lucky that 1t didn't get hold of his hand. else he would want the doctor.
 
 The summer girl will find that buttermilk, taken internally, as well as used externally, and as the wonders for her complexion. as the beauty 1t imparts goes much deeper than the skin There is no end to the good things doctors are saying about btittermilk diet. and now Is the sea- son when, in most country homes nt least, 1t Is most plentiful and can be taken without any stomach .qhalms which afiiicts the dwellers ih the city at thoughts of paftaking of the dairy" article offered to them. The 'ssure" article is true milk peptone. and of superior digestibility. a decid- ed laxative; valuable in kidney trou- bles; in request for diabetes. and in cases of gastric Arrangements. being often retained when nothing else will stay in the stomach. For the coin plexion. for removing those brown spots" internal. outward applications are strongly advised. for rheumatism there is nothing better; for removing gall stones, 1t is highly recommended and 1t should be largely used where IL Nuh bt rhOuiu bt SiV- ped slowly, not "gulped down" in large quantities at once.
 The following dispatch from wor- cester to the New York Telegram Is enough 10 make the author of that charming song "Killarney" roll over fin his grave and long for an insight into the Kind of people in the world today: Tt costs n person si0 to sing "Killarney" in this city. On Sunday, Timothy Sullivan sitting on his own back stoop. felt m inclination to sing. and he sang. His neighbors are all Polnndefs. who understand some songs. but didn't appreciate "Killar- ney" Sullivan on his back stoop was bombarded with tin cans, brick bats and other things. He was hit many times. The Polanders chatter cti excitedly and d crowd of oi1e hun dred and fifty collected around Sulli- vans house. The police came. and the Polanders declared that In sing ing "Killnrney" Sullivan had called them names. They had him arrested for disturbing the peace. and Judge doins W. NebD to-uhS uticu Httu rfV for disturbing the peace" If the rest of Balfe's creations. "You'll Re membef Me;" "The Heart Bowed Down" and others. "The Bohemian Girl" for example won't stand the test of time at Worcester any better than Killarney" then the gifted author and his works will soon be but memory In that -fUwn.
 The romantic side of the late Mich. ael Dnvitt's life touched Michigan. The story of his wooing of Mary Tore of St Joseph. Mich, is interesting in the extreme-and her life was one long romance One day in the 'To's. John Tore. then merchant of St Jo- seph. with his family had been at tending funeral in Millbnry. about seven miles from St Joseph. and were returning home. After having crossed the main bridge winch spans the St Joseph river between Benton Harbor and St Joseph. and as they were approaching the bayou bridge. the horses attached to the carriage containing the Tore family became <-t -. r& I-f.l