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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-17
Elephants Delight Tn Dress.

Elephants are passionately fond of nnery and delight to see themselves decked out with gorgeous trappings. The native princes of India are very particular in choosing their state ele- plants and will give fabulous sums for an animal that exactly meets the some- what fanciful standards they have erected.
 For these they have made cloths of silk so heavily embroidered with gold that two men are hardly able to lift them.
 An amusing instance of elephantine pride is narrated The elephant which usually led the state procession of a rajah being i'll. the magnificent trap pings were placed on one which had up to that time occupied only a subordi- nate place.
 The animal, delighted with its fnery. showed its giee by so many little squeaks and kicks of pleasure that gem eral attention was attracted to it.
 Not long after another state process sion was formed. and the previous wearer of the gold cloths. being restored to health. took his accustomed place and trappIngs. when the now degraded beast. imagining. perhaps. that he was being defrauded of his promotion. was with great dificulty restrained from attacking the leader of the parade.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-17

the saucepan while 1t is boiling. The air chamber will thus be kept central with the longer axis of the egg. which will in consequence be more easily ball. anced.
 To set the egg spinning as described demands practice. not to mention some strength. and. still more. address. For the benefit of those that are ambitious to succeed at the first attempt we in- dicate simpler plan of procedure. Place the tray on the table. letting it project SO far over the edge as to be readily and rapidly grasped by the hand. Place the egg in the middle. and with the thumb of the left and the first finger of the right hand placed at op- posite ends set it vigorously spinning. It will immediately rise on end. still spinning.
 quickly seize the tray. and you will then have nothing to do but to keep the egg s;iIl rotating. which Is an easy matter. This is done by moving the tray ia horizontal circles. but in the reverse direction to that in which the egg revoives.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-17
(Hl lEROIC Feat of a Sea |s1,;,,, Captain and His G@ Brave Crew .. By b1.s AssF.

flashing spars together with chains. Sailors call temporary rudder a jury rudder." why, I don't know, unless be- cause it is a case of trying something.
 By the time Fl Valle was fitted with the jury rudder the next ship of the same line was due at Port Eads. This ship was Fl Dorado. Captain Patton. Fl Dorado. too. carried a valuable cargo. but Captain Patton determined. if possible. to take Fl Valle in tow and convey her all the way to New York. and this was actually accomplished.
 It would have been no great thing to achieve in calm weather. just one ship towing another. even 1.700 miles. but it was done in the midst of storm and fog all the way from Port Eads till the New Jersey coast was sighted at Sea- bright ten days afterward.
 Fl Valle was fastened to Fl Dorado by two great cables. each 500 feet long When one vessel tows another at sea it is necessary for them to keep far apart lest the wind and pillows wash them together and crush them. In spite of the long cables. however. the two vessels were often thrown so close upon one another that there was no more than a ships length between them. so great was the wash of the waves.
 The two ships were pounded by the sea and driven by the hurricane through the gulf and around Florida. but went through it all safe till they were near Barnegat bay. on the New Jersey coast. "of Barnegat- is considered the most dangerous place on the North American Atlantic coast for a vessel 10 be in a storm. And Off Barnegat the storm attacked the two ships most ferociousIy. I, seemed bound to make one or the other go to pieces. The sea ran so high that even the great haw- sers which bound Fl yaIIe to her sis ter ship could not stand the strain. ard both of them snapped. leaving F. Vale drifting What was worse the gale uas blowing directly toward the land so there was great danger Fl vaIle would be driven on shore and knocked to pieces
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-17
chiny paintin'. He's here after Liz

chiny paintin'. He's here after Liz
 zie!"
 Elizabeth felt the laughter in Calla-
 mans eyes-her own were downcast
 and smarting-but she talked on
 bravely. unmindful of the fact that she
 had asked three times concerning the
 decorations of chocolate pot her
 guest had purchased as wedding gift. But when, a few moments later. she arose. announcing it was time to star: for the station, and he, surreptitiously examining his watch, found 1t lacked an hour of train time, his lips frightened and his eyes sobered.
 As they emerged from the house the
 Highlands almost to man gave them
 mute reception. The postmaster. barber, butcher. blacksmith and
 merchant promptly, as though notified
 by wireless telegraphy, appeared at the
 doors of their respective establish ments and frankly stared. The wo- men. more discreet, peered from be-
 hind their curtains.
 Callahan had rome dihiculty in ac- commodating his pace to Elizabeth's flying footsteps as she hurried up the street and turned into the pleasant, shady retreat afforded by the bicycle path, which was short cut to the sta- tion. Here she still forged ahead, si- lent, having reached state where the anguish of modification had deprived her of the power of speech.
 Suddenly Callahan stopped short be- side a big rock overlooking the sta ton and pumped his suit case down.
 Miss Fairchild," he began vigorously, T protest!"
 Elizabeth relaxed her speed. She turned and looked back in surprise. Callahan had deliberately seated him self on the rock, pushed his hat on the back of his head and was hopping his face. The lines about his mouth were conspicuously firm as he snapped open his watch.
 isn't due for three-quarters of an hour and here we are so near the station
 that I could throw my baggage down on the platform. I feel like throwing
 it, what's more!" he added glancing up
 with amusement simmering in the puckers about the corners of his eyes. "Now I intend to sit right here and protest against your treatment C. me-"
 My treatment of you!" repeated Elizabeth faintly, shivering and flush ing at the recollection of the past few
 hours. Callahan considerably occupied himself with brushing the rock beside
 him. You better sit down here." he
 remarked calmly. leaning back easily against a tree trunk. because I have no intention of allowing you to dis. pose of me as you intended to-" Elizabeth sat down in confusion. 'T didn't intend toto dispose of you"
 she stammered with downcast eyes.
 which confessed her guilt.
 ''Oh, yes. you did! You intended to
 take me down to that station at ex- press speed and leave me there. You. you did, in answer to slight shake
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-17

Understand" he interrupted heart- fly. 'Of course understand. was brought up in a little Connecticut town where every man Is considered marriageable at twenty. Luckily" with sidewise glance. T left before that time. and so must answer for the crime of bachelorhood."
 Elizabeth drew a long breath. T thought there was no place as openly addicted to matrimony as the High lands."
 Callahan stopped to adjust a strap on his suit case. "No town has mo- nopoly on that business. believe" he said dryly. "T've known ideas anent 1t to penetrate to-well. we'll say Bos- ton apartment"
 The whistle of the express sounded far up the track Callahan arose and picked up his suit case. Then he peAr- ed over the rock down on the station. There's our friend the minister wait ing to see me off." he chuckled. land the fat man who placed me so readily on my arrival last night!"
 An expression of annoyance passed over Elizabeth's face "They must have something to talk about. sup- pose," she said resignedly.
 For moment the two walked down the path together in silence. Then Callahan began soberly, Miss Fair child. should very much enjoy giving those people something worth talking about"
 Elizabeth innocently fell into the trap. "How?" she asked glancing up with smile.
 His tone was earnest despite the quizzical pucker at the corners of his mouth. By visiting you again in-- say. December-not to discuss china! May I come?"
 Elizabeth caught her breath. She glanced into the blue gray eyes meet ing hers in deep questioning and re. piled simply. "Yes."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-17
Stores for tbe Children Cb lire Often Cr Never Cresome

ships men to reach them. Still Cap tain Patton never stopped his efforts. Finally. after six hours of trying, Cl Valle was able to pick up the cables and make them fast, and the two ves- sels steamed slowly on again through foam and fog and pillows mountain high.
 on Seabright, when the perilous voyage was practically over. the sky cleared. wind and wave calmed down and seagoing tugs went out to Fl valle and made fast to her and towed her into port.
 As for brave Captain Patton. he glad ly released Fl valie to the tugs. put on all steam and hurried to New York to report himself and his ship and cargo safe. never for a minute thinking he was a hero.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-17
THE SINGING BIRD.

A singing bird within my heart Has surely built a nest. For every morning when rise So carly from my rest l find a song for me to sing Is waiting in my breast. One song Is of the flowers bright That nod in every breeze. Of birds that in the treetops dwell Of butterflies and bees. Of fairy haunted woodland ways And tall. dark. swaying trees. Another song 1t softly croons As from a faron land. But this a deeper meaning has. I don't quite understand. Because of all the mysteries That lie SO close at hand. These sweet songs thrill me with C.
 light.
 I carol them all day. l hope that cheerful singing bird Has really come to stay. But whence 1t came and why It's here I'm sure cannot say.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-17
A Business Visit

The train was just pulling in when she arrived at the station, and the first unwelcome sight which met her eyes was Lem Brown, lounging on the plat form, hands in pockets, his voice soar ing above the clanking of the wheels. Presently his voice ceased and it's owner stared hard at a man with a suit case swinging himself down from the rear car, the sole passenger for the Highlands.
 . It was Stanley Callahan. Elizabeth recognized him by the description given her by their mutual friend: hair touched with gray, blue gray eyes and thin lips. which looked-this she mo- ticed with shrinking-as though they could curl sarcastically, and shoulders broad enough to assist Atlas at his task with the world. . E
 As she moved forward and extended her hand to the stranger Lem Browns eyes bulged in his fleshy face. But
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-17
THE DANCING EGG.

Place a hard boiled egg upon the under side of smooth. but dull-not polished-tray. Move the tray around and around horizontally, gradually in- creasing in speed. The egg. resting in the middle of the tray. is carried around by the movement and gradually begins to revolve on its own axis. faster and faster. till at last it is seen to rise on end and spin away exactly as a top would do.
 In all experiments involving egg ball. ancing you will find 1t a material aid to success to keep the egg upright in
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-17

gan again on the subject of painted china. Mrs. Bissell shall be enlight- ened as to my visitors mission she told herself and slightly raised her clear voice that it might penetrate the green blinds.
 Callamans eyes smothered laugh, and his lips twitched in way which threatened an open rebellion against china. but Elizabeth did not notice. She was talking against time as re- corded by the. sitting room clock. a view of which her position command ed. And could wishes hasten time. the hands on that clock would have raced forward to train time-11 o'clock.
 At 9:30 she heard Mrs. Bissell leave her house by way of the front door.
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ed the tree trunk. It acted like spark in a powder magazine, and with 8 burst all the laughter which Callahan had been repressing rang forth. They laughed until the tears came. Then they wiped their eyes, looked at each other and laughed again. Eliza beth felt that the cobwcbs had been swept away from her eyes. and she could look at her guest for the first time in an open, friendly fashion.
 T wanted to tell you down at the station last night not to mind." Calla- man began. "but didn't dare. I'm sorry to be the cause of so much an- noysnce to you-and qualification to the minister. that good old duffer." Here he went of again sending out peal after peal of laughter.
 And elizabeth, happy at being her. self again. joined him. T was afraid you wouldn't understand" she said at last. mot being familiar with the matrimonial sentiments of our vil- lage."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-17
Forerunner of Millions.

The Christmas card originated in tho year 1S46. The first ever published was issued in that year by London pulp fisher named Joseph Crandall, who was indebted for the idea to Sir Henry Cole. The publisher commissioned famous R. A. to design a card. which he did, producing colored one. It was litho- graphed and colored by hand. About . thousand copies were sold.
 Every succeeding Christmas cards of a similar kind were put on the mar ket, until in 1862 experiments were made by Goodall with cards of the size of an ordinary carte de visite. inscribed simply with the word "A Merry Christi mas and Happy New Year" in illumi- mated form.
 Next year robins. holly branches and such things that did not require many colors were printed. and later. when printing became more artistic. ems bossed figures and landscapes were added. till. by degrees. the modern va riety of the Christmas card was devel. oped.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-17

however. and hsaved overheard the buoys with the cable ends fast to them. Ingenious Captain Patton counted on the wind driving the buoys against the sides of Fl valIe. so that her crew could reach over with grapplins hooks and drag the cables aboard He oaI- cUlatei correctly. It took tSo good hours to do it. bgt at the end Of that time Fl vslle was again hawsered to EI Dorado. and Captain Patton was sending his ships nose through the
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Atlantic coast to New York city. The very day she sailed the frightful storm began. It ragged so that the second day out it snapped of Fl valle's rud- der. and there she was left drifting through the pillows. which at any mo- ment might strike her in such a way as to send her to the bottom She had a valuable cargo on bOarsi. but don't suppose the captain CT crew though; So much about saving that as about how to save themselves.
 Twelve hours Fl valIe was pitched helpless hither and thithsr through the foam. Then the Norwegian ship GOtt- hard came to her aid and lowed her into Port Lads. near New orleans It was after this that the really thrilling part cf Fl valle's trip began At Port Eads temporary radder was made by
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-17

a hundred elephants. It Is the first ex- pertinent ever made in this country in breeding elephants on a large scale. in Sweden There the doctors cheer fully accept whatever payment their patients think proper to give to them
 Of all the letters which pass through
 the postOf7ces of the world, tvo-thir5s
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are written by and sent to people who speak English
 SOundines have been obtained over an rzrts of the ocean. even ia the two polar seas.
 The polar bear Is the only animal that takes naturally to the sea and is quite jolly when aboard ship AN others violently resent . trfp on va
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-17

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 other attributes sup posed to mark an advanced state or single blessedness she possessed none.
 She was sunny of disposition ana met life with the optimism of slrlhooa. Within her bubbled living spring or contentment which filled her deep eyes with happiness and made the smiles play about her lips as she Workeo III her little studio or wandered among the fields and woods back Of Hlghlanas.
 By the littl, country town-Where marriage was considered the carry duty of the individual-she was re- garded with great curiousity, ana many were the speculations rife as to her probable chances" during those years, when as art student and teach CT. she had been absent from home.
 Being keenly aware of the attitude of her fellow citizens, her heart sank when a letter from Stanley Callahan briefly and abruptly announced that he would arrive at the Highlands the evening of Sept 8 in order to discuss with her new designs for some deco rated china he had ordered. ....-
 There was no hotel in the village, and she realized the painfulness of en- tertaining any man who was single and advanced in age within range of the eyes of Mrs. Bisseli watching be- hind her blinds twenty feet from the east porch; of Mrs. Cavendish, twenty feet from the west bay window; of Mrs Nash just across the way, and of Lem Brown. the self constituted vil- 1a 1xyit act ha porch.
 ''Why, mother" exclaimed Elizabeth, half laughing, half frowning. High lands will have me engaged to him within an hour after his arrival!"
 ''What do you care!" retorted Mrs. Fairchild, who was white haired, but fun loving still. "fd like to see Lem Brown get his deserts for once"
 "The probabilities are," Elizabeth told herself cheerily as she set her lit tie studio in order the afternoon of the eighth, ''that MT. Callahan will see nothing and hear nothing which will betray the Highlands matrimonial sen- timents, and I can certainly endure the post comments for the sake of orders
 Whereupon she sang gayly and donned a becoming white dress and stylish black hat without at all real izing what trim and attractive china decorator MT. Callahan was destined to meet at the little country station.
 Her acquaintance with him was brief and confined to an exchange of letters on the subject of painted china. A mutual acquaintance had induced him to give her the first order-the suc- ceeding ones were given voluntarily and were oddly extensive for bache- Tor. -.-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-17
FLOATING CABLES TO FL VALE BY BuoYs.

pie show what they are made of cap- taia Patton resolved never to leave Fl Waffle while she was afioat. Two quite new hawsers or cables were rigged with the buoys fast to the outer ends and once more Fl Dorado steamed to windward of the ship that seemed surely doomed to destruction
 As before. the buoys were cast over board that they might be washed against Fl vaIIe- But this time 1t was almost !mpossibls for the disabled
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ter. The tiger suffers most of all Horses are very bad sailors and often perish on a voyage. Elephants do not like fhe sea
 The number of men and boys en- pIoyed ca the railways in the United Kingdom fs szs.ss1
 During the year 1Des the ofl fef1s q tbs United States producsd 1347is.Seo
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-17
By Alice Louise Lee
s The Story of Love Affair Which Was Promoted @ @ Greatly by Village Curiosity @ R

of her head. You had the plot all laid and was carrying 1t out at the rate of half mile minute!"
 There was an instant's silence, dur ing which Elizabeth, leaning over her side of the rock. examined some moss attentively. Suddenly her shoulders began to shake. The ludicrousness of the situation was taking possession of her. A faint sound of laughter reach
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-17
The Floating corks.

If you throw an ordinary wine corA into a tub of water 1t will naturally float on its side. It is. however. possi- ble to arrange a group of seven such corks. without fastening them in any way. so that they will float in upright positions.
 Place them together as is shown in the illustration. and. holding them
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-17
NEAR AND FAR.

year. and the condition is so1 as com pared with 7ss for the ten years average
 A New York corporation has receiv- cd the first shipment of elephants to stock an elephant breeding ranch near Valentine, Tex Provision Is made fer
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-17

Captain Patton of Fl Dorado took in the situation and did some hard think ing. At the end of it he brought from his reserve supplies two heavy 'haw- sers a hundred fathoms long. How much is a fathom? Six feet? Right you are. To the loose ends of these cables Captain Patton attached two buoys. Then he steered Fl Dorado around to windward of Fl Valle, a good, safe distance away from her.
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storm toward New York, dragging the sister ship behind him.
 But the storm seemed determined those ships should not get safe into port and at once began to rage more fiercely than ever. It was terrific and once more the ropes broke and left poor Fl valle alone in the raging sea. It looked now impossible to save her and her crew. But it is in the worst times that brave and resourceful peo-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-17

"The worst is now over," she assured herself and drew long breath of re- lief-premature relief she discovered the next moment when distant puff- ings and blowings announced that Mrs. Cavendish was laboring up the back steps for her morning call in the kitchen. and Elizabeth became ap- prehensive of conversational develop ments in that direction.
 Her apprehensions were almost im- mediately justified as Mrs. Cavendish's s asthmatic utterances were waited through the vine draped kitchen win- dow. Dew tell! A mani" Then to Mrs. Fairchild in remonstrating ac- cents: "Ann, you can't fool me on no
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Gasoline is now much used as a mo- tor power fer beats conveying farm and market produce along the Dela- wsre r1ver-
 The yield of corn will be z.7ssless.Oo9. CT e -9Sa.es9 bushels greater than was -~sr harvested in this county in one
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when the two walked off together his feelings found vent in one audible. "Wonder of wonders-Lizzie Fair childs got a beau!'
 Elizabeth's cheeks famed with mor- tification. and involuntarily the cor diality of the hostess was swallowed up in the conscious restraint of the woman, nor did she see at the corners of her guests lips the lurking evidence that he understood the situation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-17

In this country. The building is sss ssess. .est.
 It fs estimated that every man vaIks two miles a day. II only stirring about his rcom CT o1lce Ligktho1ses and Iishtehips dot ths coast cf Britain at fbs rate e ens e every fsuftogn uf1oA
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barrels Of petroleum. as asainst Ill., eseSs9 barrels in 1894
 The first gasoline schooner ever baiit on the Delaware has been lzunched lt ts If tons register. draws Ave feet of water and carries a cargo Of ,ss tousL
 The new building for the engineering department cf the Univerzity cf Pennsyirania is saz1 e bs ths 0nss1
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pss.s K.s,, Bi..

Three-year-oli Dick vas given a canary. He sat and watched the bird all day. and In the evening. when his father came home. he said:
 T do not think that birdie knows my name. He called me Pete all day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-17
= O you like sea stories?

O you like sea stories?
 I do. To me there is no
 tale Sd thrilling and fascinat-
 ing as one which tells of human power. courage and fortitude on the sea. Lately have heard of an ocean adventure so remarkable that it is worth telling to you.
 It happened during the recent ter rife autumn storms that tore up the Florida coast and drowned so many hapless people and destroyed millions of dollars worth of crops on Cuban plantations.
 The steamship Fl valle left Calves ton. Tex. to sail through the gulf of Mexico and around Florida and up the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-17
A Good nesss..

Master-wheu was Rome buiitz Kid-1n the night. sir.
 Mzstsr-How do you make that out, Kid-weIL everybody says Rome xasnt built in a day.