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CHILDREN AND GREAT INVENTIONS

to one who desired to study the heavens. He set
himself to work the idea, and the telescope
the result.
of every day is also be attributed to child s
restlessness: Argands native of Switzerland, a
poor man, invented lamp the wick of which was
fitted into hollow cylinder that allowed current
of air to supply oxygen to the interior well the
exterior of the circular flame.
The lamp success, but its inventor had never
thought of adding glass chimney, and probably
never would have thought of it, had not his little
brother been playing in his work room while Argand
was engaged with the burning lamp: The boy had
gained possession of an old bottomless flask, and
was amusing himself by putting it over various
small articles in the room. Suddenly he placed it
the top of the lamp, and the flame instantly
responded by shooting with increased brliance up
the narrow neck of the flask. Argand's ready brain
at caught the idea, and his lamp perfected
by the addition of glass chimney.
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TE1HE most inveterate grumblers at the restless
energy of childhood cannot deny ,, that it is
sometimes productive of good. Without it
there might, and probably would, have come time
when the genius of man would have invented the
telescope, but it is certain that the time little
a result of the restless movements Of chill
Gren
AS these particular young folks were the children
Of Dutch spectacle maker, it was not to be Won
dered at that the glasses their father used in his
workshop should fall within reach of their investi
eating fingers. One day they carried them to the
door of the shop and amused themselves by looking
at outside objects from various distances through
benefit to the world of the restlessness of child
hood.
Looking through the glasses in the ordinary way
proceeded to vary the performance They put two
glasses together, and eagerly peered through this
new arrangement to see the effect upon the land
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By Edwin Tarrisse

scape. 1t more startling than they had an
tcipated The weathercock the church steeple
had certainly undergone change. 1t had suddenly
advanced to meet them, and appeared to be large
and within short distance of their astonished
eyes
Puzzled at this unlooked-for result of their ex-
pertinent the children called their father the
strange sight, and triumphant to find that his
surprise great their
But the old spectacle maker was CT a scien-
tifc turn of mind, and he Went back to his
work his thoughts busy with the strange
result of the chidren's ANTICS He saw in the
toy that would please those who had ceased to
be children. When this toy which said to
make distant objects appear close at hand, was
described to Calico, he at once perceived Its value
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met the General while in active service during the
Civil War, and also when he President.
In the fall of 1860, during the presidential cam
paign l met Stephen A. Douglas at Montgomery,
Alabama where he made formal call upon
his card to me- and l received him in my reception
again seeing me, and, stood before him, he took
my hand and, drawing me toward him, stopped to
kiss me. l instinctively drew back feeling my face
suffused with bushes
1t seemed impossible to make people understand
at first that was not child; that, being woman,
had the womanly instinct of shrinking from form
of familiarity which in the of child of my size
would have been natural as it was permissible.
With the quick perception that part of his
nature Mr.. Douglas understood, and, laughing
heartily he said, with merry twinkle OF the eye Il
am often called the Little Giant, but if | am
giant Il not necessarily ogre and will not eat
you although you almost tempt me to do 500 After
a pleasant chat, he took his leave with many good
wishes for my prosperity and happiness, and that
might never again be frightened by giant
1t was in the autumn of 1862 that my ASSOCIATION
with Mr.. Barnum began. He had heard of me
through the Western and Southern press, and also
having received verbal accounts from those who
had seen and conversed with me, and thinking there
was possible opportunity of duplicating the great
pecuniary success which had attended his intro
ducton to the public of the famous General Tom
Thumb sent an agent to Mddleboro to see and in
terview me. Later he sent him to my home to open
negotiations with my parents for my appearance at
his museum corner of Broadway and Ann-st., New
York to be followed by of Europe
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drawing with the grace and dignity of queen and
yet she entirely devoid of aectation modest and lady
she sings excelently well. This charming little
born in Mddleboro, Plymouth County Massachusetts,
Her parents of ordinary size and stature Miss Warren
dresses richly and with exquisite taste She receiving
in her private parlor visits from of the most
nent families in this city.
1t is probable that many people have regarded
my marriage with General Tom Thumb purely
professional and mercenary arrangement Con-
corning this, let me quote Mr. Barnum:
At the time l engaged Miss Warren, General
Tom Thumb had no engagement with me, and in
fact he was taking vacation at his home in Bridge
port. Whenever he came to New York, he naturally
Lavinia giving her 1evees, the General came to
the city, and at the museum daily; of course
they had many opportunities of being in each others
company One day he said to me:
Generals Desire for Domesticity
YOU have always been friend of mine and want
you to say good word for me to Miss Warren.
/ have plenty of money, and want to settle down
in life. told the General that this too sudden
affair; that he must take time to think of it !,
but he insisted that years of thought would make
difference, for his mind was fully made up.
"'Well, General | replied / will not ~~ose
you in your suit but you must do your own counting
Miss Warren is fool and you will have to proceed
affections The General thanked me and promised
to be very discreet At his request invited Lavinia
to accompany me to Bridgeport the following
Saturday, and remain until Monday.
THE General met us at the depot in Bridgeport,
and drove to my house in his own carriage After
visiting awhile at 'Lindencroft,' my residence, he
took Lavinia out for ride, stopping at his mothers
house. She there the apartment which his
father had built expressly for him, and filled with
the most beautiful furniture all corresponding to
furniture in my home Then he took her to
East Bridgeport, and no doubt pointed out in detail
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Objected to Being a Humbug

MY parents and family favored the road pre-
A'A sented for to follow, the only lettering
obstacle being erroneous impression of the charac
ter of Mr.. Barnum, whom they looked upon
arrant hunlbug They thought he would do some
thing to make the public believe there
deception in me-that L would be looked upon as
another OF Barnum's hunbugs
Mr.. Barnum finally sent invitation to us to
visit him at Bridgeport, and in his own home gave
my family satisfactory of his good faith.
| little thought when We accepted that invitation
how many important events would quickly follow
and be crowded into my LIES history of the
most important and least anticipated being my mar
riage, almost at the opening of my career. l had
heard of General Tom Thumb and had seen him
once but knew nothing of his character reputation,
and fame.
After brief visit to Boston | returned to New
York, where | held evees for three four weeks.
| arrived at the Fifth Avenue Hotel December 30,
1902 and the next day received New Year calls.
Among my callers many who afterward became
famous among them Generals Mcclellan, Burnside
Rosecrans, and Mcpherson. Other callers were the
Vanderbts, the Astors, and others of the " -Four
Hundred" though that term had not then come
into general use, and very surely the number OF my
callers was not limited by that fanciful term.
My reception by the press and the public OF New
York all but overwhelming. The leading daily
papers devoted great deal of space to my appear
ance and described me in most 1atterlng terms
will quote only of the many notices of the day
The New York Tribune of December %, 1862,
said:
Yesterday very pretty and intelligent little
lady the St Nicholas Hotel in this city This
is tweny-one years of age weighs twenty
pounds, and measures thrtytwo inches IN height She
enjoys excellent health symmetrical form, and per-
feet physical development. She has FULL round dmped
and her fine black eyes fairly sparkle when she be-
interested in conversation She about the
Connecticut western news., 1906-10-25

model with venences for city suburban plot There cellar under the entire house 
 
   built where mate A.
Connecticut western news., 1906-10-25
Found
The best place to purchase all sorts of stationery. It's at the store of the
THE CANAAN PRINTING co.
Lost

An opportunity to get bargain if you don't inspect the stock in our stationery store.
Connecticut western news., 1906-10-25

This combination residence
  dining  
  first  Dathroo The attic finished The finish the with in The estimated is $3OOO HENRY WITTEKIND
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GRAND PRESBYTERIAN RALLY
AND E N G A M P NJ E N L
AT
NOTTOWAY FALLS, VIRGINIA,
JULY 9TH TO AUGUST 9TH.
Summer School of Methods for the
preacher, the elder, the deacon, the Sun
day-school worker and the soul-winner
For particulars apply to
REV. b. f. BEDINGER,
Lunenburg, Va.
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Rev. THOMAS LAWRENCE. D. D.,
COLUMBIA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA.
SESSION BEGINS SEPTEMBER 18TH.
FACULTY:
w. M. MCPHEETERS, ID. D., LII. D.,
Professor of Old Testament Literature
and EXegesis.
HENRY ALEXANDER WHITE, ID. D.,
Professor of New Testament Literature
and EXegesis.
WILLIAM T. HALL, d. ID. LII. d.,
Professor of Didactic and Polemic
Theology.
RICHARD G. REED, ID. D.,
Professor of Ecclesiastical History and
Church Polity.
For further information apply to
w. M. MCPHEETERS,'
Chairman of the Faculty.
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Marriages.

Conrad Mar8telIa-May 8, 1906, at
the manse, in Shepherdstown, West Vir-
ginia, by Rev. Charles Ghiselin, Miss
Ellen Beatrice Marstella to Mr.. David
Preston Conrad, both of Charles Town,
w. Va.
-MiUigon-At the home of the
bride, May %, 1906, by Rev. DIR. w. T.
Price, father of the groom, Calvin Wells
Price and Mabel Elizabeth Milligan,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Milligan,
all of Marlinton, w. Va.
Bird-MOOre-In the chapel of Union
Theological Seminary, Richmond, Va, on
Thursday. p. NJ, May oath, by the Rev.
DR.. Russell Cecil and the Rev. DIR. w. w.
Moore. the Rev. Andrew ReId Bird, pas
tor Of the Presbyterian Church, Laurel,
Md. and Miss Lizette Fries Moore,
daughter of the Rev DR.. w. w. Moore,
president Of Union Theological Seminary.
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MANUFACTURING JULY AND AU-
gust fine hand and machine sewing
to do at my home, such as waists,
children's clothes and underwear. /
use exclusive and original designs in
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SKEPTICISM.

1t is better to believe everything
man says than to believe nothing.
Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonic is the
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A NOtre Dame Lady,

/ will send free with full instructions.
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Obituaries.
CHARLES r. HAINES.

Died, April 10, 1906, at his home, in
Waynesboro, Va, Mr.. Charles r. Haines,
aged 65.
Mr. Haines was born in Shepherds
town, W. Va. At the breaking out of the
war he enlisted in Company d, Twelfth
lrginia Cavalry. He won for himself
the reputation of true and brave sol
der. After the war ne settled in
Waynesboro. Here he lived for near on
to half century. During a series of
services conducted by DR.. Stiles in 1866
he made a profession of his faith in
Christ. He grew rapidly in grace, find
ing great delight in the services of the
Lords house. In 1882 he was elected
ruling elder. Later, he was made assist
ant superintendent of the Sabbath-school,
where he also rendered faithful and eff
cient service. Modest and retiring in his
disposition, he still did not hesitate to
undertake anything that promised to
for the advancement of the church that
he loved. His last years were years of
pain, weakness and suffering. But, with
Christian fortitude, he bore patiently
and cheerfully whatever his Master saw
from the privileges of Gods house, he
took the deepest interest in all that con-
cerned the welfare OF Zion, and was ever
ready with wise counsel and tender SYM
pathy to uphold the hands of his pastor.
The end came very suddenly at the last,
but it was the end for which, by Gods
grace, he was fully prepared. He is sur
vived by his widow, who was Miss Read
er. and four children-Mrs. Frank Holt,
of Staunton; Miss Mary Haines, and
Messrs. Frank and Robert Haines, of
Waynesboro.
The following resolutions were adopted
by the session:
'Again we have been called to mourn
the death of one of our brothers, G. R.
Haines, a ruling elder in our church Tor
twenty-four years. He was faithful
and consistent member, ever ready and
willing to do his part for the Master
and the church ne so much loved
ResoIued, That we extend to the oe-
reaved family our heartfelt sympathy in
this their hour of sorrow, commencing
them to Him who is the God of the
fatherless and widow.
3 That these resolutions be spread
upon the minutes of our session and pub
lished in the CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN"
j. A. PATTERSON,
r. H ANTRIM,
Co1,l11ittee
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HEAL
HAVE YOU GOT 1T?

If not, but you desire it, you would fin
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ECoId Sulphur Springs.

In the mountains of Virginia; eleva-
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and freestone waters; abundant shade /;
home-like and attractive; hot sulphur
baths. Terms moderate. Address,
J. s. CRAIG, Proprietor.
Cold Sulphur Springs, Va.
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sTATEsvILLE FEMALE COLLEGE.

Thorough Collegiate Courses. Direc-
tor Of Music. Fine teacher of Art and
Elocution. Large attendance Of pupils.
Handsome buildings. Modern Equip
ment. Board and tuition for Session.
$4,000. For Catalogue and information
Address, Rev. J. A. SCOTT, D. D.,
Statewide, NJ. C.
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A PRESBYTERIAN
elder a position as expert account
ant; thorough knowledge of and ex-
perience in every detail of the bust
ness; highest testimonials and refer
ences. Address, Experience" care
CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN.
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WANTED POST GRADUATE OF
Mary Baldwin Seminary, student of
Peabody Conservatory, Baltimore,
Md, position as teacher. Vocal,
DEMONSTRATING, Piano experience and
excellent credentials. Address, 'Mu-
sician," care of Central Presbyte-
rian," Richmond, Va.
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WANTED - A LADY TO TEACH
English, algebra and arithmetic dur
ing June and July. References ex-
changed. C." care CENTRAL PRES
BYTERIAN.
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EXPERIENCED A. B.
Graduate, position in school or fami-
1y for 1906|07. Mathematics, Eng
fish, Latin, French, Piano. Refer
ence given and required. Miss
Brooke, Sutherlin, Va
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A widow with twelve-year- old son
desires a position (other than teacher)
in a school with view to educating son.
Address, Education" care CENTRAL
PRESBYTERIAN.
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Shake into Your Shoes.

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WANTED-FOR JULY AND AUGUST
fine hand and machine sewing; also
hand embroidery. Original and ex-
elusive designs in lingerie waists,
frocks, hats, etc. References ex-
changed. Address, Lingerie" care
Central.
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WANTED-BY A GRADUATE OF
Peace Institute, a position to teach in
a female school. Testimonials and
references furnished. Address Miss
j. w. T., care of Central Presbyte-
rian."
Arizona silver belt., 1906-08-16
INSTRUMENTS FILED
 FOR RECORD THIS WEEK

The following instruments have been filed in the office of the c; unty record. CT since Monday:
 A. B. Cook and |, McCook, chatel mortgage.
 Frank Thomas, Iron Mountain claim, Nos. 2, 5. and 5, location notice.
 Robert Colson to J. H. Stemm, min ing deed.
 Peter Glumac and wife to Mike Glumac, warranty deed
 Thomas Doyle, Even Up claim, To- cation notice and certificate.
 Articles of incorporation, Globe Standard Copper company, recorder $ certificate.
 Old Dominion Commercial Co. to J. C. McElroy, marginal release of mort gage.
 Inspiration Mining company, J. k. Coplen, superintendent, Contention Ex tension claim, location notice.
 NJ. J. Powell to H. H. Bru, realty mortgage.
 J. c. McElroy and wife to w. J. Powell, warranty deed.
 w. J. Martin to Thomas Doney, realty mortgage deed.
 Thomas seymour and Wife to Thomas Doney, realty mortgage.
 Mary l.. Hill, ct al; Rosa Sharon claim, mining location.
 Dreamland Amusement Company, articles of incorporation.
 Mrs. Louie Piper to Samuel Jamison, quit claim deed.
 Samuel Jamison to w. T. Hayes, quit claim deed.
 P. c. Robertson. trustee, Globe town site, tr,.stee's deed.
 E. J. Edwards and wife to the Old Dominion Commercial Co.,, realty mort gage.
 Mammoth Copper Company, articles of incorporation.
 Mrs. L. Piper to Geo. Giles, bargain and sale deed.
 Old Dominion Copper Mining and Smelling Company to H. Huff, lease of real estate.
 Joseph Faull, Tiger claim. amended location.
 Thomas Doyle. Mule Shoe claim, amended location.
 H. c. Bates, Baltimore claim, amend ed location.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-08-16
Re-Registration Notice

Pursuant to order of the Board of Supervisors of Gila county, Arizona Territory, made on July 3, A. D., 1906, and under provisions of paragraph 22Sl of the Revised Statutes of the Terri tory of Arizona, 1901: the qualified electors of Gila county are hereby notified that said Board of Supervisors have ordered that the County Recorder of said county make a re-registration of all the voters of said county for the year 1906.
 w. D. FISK,
 County Recorder. Sacrifice sale of groceries at the Globe. Call and see for yourself. It
Arizona silver belt., 1906-08-16

John J. Cramer, Ohio Boy claim, Thomas Doyle, Pay Rock claim, amended location. Barney Rice, Castle Hill claim, amended location.
 Joseph Faull, Contact claim, amend ed location.
 Thomas Doyle, Fraction clam, amended location.
 Harry Huff to J. w. Hogue, assign ment of lease.
 M. G. Tarr, Portland claim, location notice.
 M. G. Tarr, Independence claim, To- cation notice.
 Pauline Cornelius to Globe Imp. Assn, reality mortgage.
 Globe Imp. Assn, to J. w. Hogue. lease of real estate.
 John Gascoe and wife to Globe Imp. Assn, reality mortgage.
 Old Dominion Com'l Co. to John Gas COG, lease of real estate
 John H. Fitzpatrick, Lillie claim, location notice.
 John Glasson and wife to Geo. w. Woy ct al. mining deed.
 Louis G. Siebel, Adolph Weiss and Geo. P. Andrews, trustees, to lnspira- tion Mining company, mining deed.
 Nick Millick to Matilda Sommerville, warranty deed.
 F. l.. Toombs, St. Valentine claim, amended location.
 F. L. Toombs, Holiday claim, ameud- ed location.
 F. l.. Toombs, Protection claim, amended location,
 F. l.. Toombs, Chief claim, amended location.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-08-16
FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE

hereby announce myself as candi- date for the office of Justice of the Peace of Globe Precinct, subject to the endorsement of the Globe delegates to the democratic county convention.
 HINSoN THOMAS.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-08-16
FOR COUNTY TREASURER

hereby announce myself as candi- date for the office of County Treasurer, subject to the endorsement of the dem ocratic county convention, to be held October 1, 1906.
 w w BROOKNER.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-08-16
FOR COUNTY RECORDER

I hereby announce myself as can didate for the office of County Record CT of Gila county, subject to the action of the democratic county convention, to be held October l, 1906.
 RICHARD FLEMING.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-08-16
w. BROOK
FOR COUNTY SCHOOL SUPERlN-
 PENDENT

I hereby announce myself as candi- date for the office of County Superin- tendent of Schools, subject to the approval of the Gila county democratic convention, to be held October l, 1906.
 A. K. STABLER.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-08-16

I hereby announce myself candi- date for the office of County Recorder, subject to the endorsement of the democratic county convention, to be held October 1, 1906.
 ED. T. STEWART.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-08-16

I hereby announce myself as candi- date for the office of Recorder of Gila county, subject to the endorsement of the democratic county convention, to be held October l, 1906.
 C. H. EpMoNDSoN.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-08-16

hereby announce myself as candi- date for County Superintendent of Schools, subject to the action of the democratic county convention, to be held October l, 1906.
 s. R, BoARDMAN
Arizona silver belt., 1906-08-16

Remember that the contest -atEthe new shooting gallery, next to Edmond son and Boardman's. will close Satur- day night at 12 o'clock. The best score in ten shots, highest possible score l20, wins ten dollar gold piece.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-08-16
FOR PROBATE JUDGE

1 hereby announce myself candi- date for the office of Probate Judge of Gila county, subject to the endorse ment of the democratic county conven- tion.
 P. C. ROBERTSON.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-08-16
FOR CONSTABLE

hereby announce myself a candi- date for the office of Constable, sub ject to the approval of the delegates from Globe precinct to the democratic convention, to be held October 1, 1906.
 ANDY MAYSs.