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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1906-04-14

= WAS a gl0rsou1 sall evening IN Par
Is We were eested IN the club on
the Boulevard GERMAN. discussing the
surfing events o. the day. There had
Se1ts he,vrs,-, r--1-5,,i % esq e
No man could say what would hap
pen next Both nations were on TIE
nght At the drop OF the hat
branEeres the sculptor. drew up
small table and we prepared for a
game 81 the fascinatinE American polk
er. which had Just become an tae rage
IN France. We had just dealt the
banker. MongervaI. former French am
Ies,teor - y. .eFsoafs e. and my SELF
suddenly Lat0ur. the correspondent
or IA Vie burst In upon as H4s eyes
we're SPARKLING. latour's eyes always
contained message 81 some kind.
,Havs you heard the latest9 he in
no. What has .hapPened7~
We Jumped 10 our feet in astonIsh-
Mutual insults have passed. Yne
Gcrua ns have burned tho French am
hassa dor ia elfEy. The Frercr retail
streets are Fun % mchs. an OF one mind
Germany must back down. In Eer-
~ the Peopl-es are .svarm,l1E Che
Stand ,u.pon her d-Enity- 80 there you
-,A9d, what from Tie War Oncer'
=. Lss'iour. bent over our table and fair
- Missed the words The Germans
have already invaded France. They
are swnrrnirE across the frontier. and
Oh. the shame of tive arc not ready.
is TIE asini~itv I'D az ct,s--.-,s.,.
INC llttlCDcse. tho erll-E-r-s. the
Sreed q the commanders ana tne r.n-
Latour's breath gave out He was
always tracic our game was rn-- O.
dumb astcri7lrert For nom. e--w
better that We fle urrrr nr-c--.f -s 90
tne treac IA. aEainst whlc1 stoa. tre
l~E population. every man of which
had been trained % carry gun. 90
mans had chosen their season vel.
recalled q r-o~rr rrcwo-t Of tho Ger
man General STAR Bro 1908. whom they
said. 1--WE shall impose on enc French
q winter CampaiEu- our soldiers com
ing from the cold regions n the north
mate. and The advantage VIII be alto
f.atour LETT US on his chase for news
pending crisis was too much Tor Us
7 shall so TO the front and gather
material f0- a wonderful group g
dying Gene raiissimo." sad Brangere
throwing back his broad shoulders.
r-rd. smiling. and 7 shall loan Their
funds much rs trey may rce1-
beloved france" And here ~ uei
Tor 7 knew that ne would demand a.
1fTeNN 10 tie 4l-A rNA
"hflau.- said NOuCc-val - 20 z,
the President shall urge meditation
aud 7. myself. shall be an ombassaco
70 arrange terms" lie Withdrew
Eran6 iiccUcntly-
was len alone-I. James Adam
= plain A2srlcan % adventure. = Per
FORM part ~ which 7 had then ~
conception
II h dangerous n France. OF u
Germany either. for that matter. 20 D
secrstiVe- Suspicious are sure 10 .
ancuSed ~ your business IS not We
Gown and openly stated Therefor
- was well that I was allied with laTG
AnsrIeAn manufacturing firms Wit
Sfices IN Berlin. Hamburg. Paris Al
CafAfs In France ! was careful 70 b
french An sympathy ana outspoKcf
toe. In Germany / became Teuto
10 the core In addition TO this read
= daptlhHtty. was personally AZ
cuainted with the French and Germa
rtIIers had excellent German conneS
lens and was well known In Belgium
Holland and Italy. And inasmuch :
IL often became necessary Yer me
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1906-04-14

Not sound sreets your o1ers 10
To chanrc NV bad luck. Jack Pot I
suggest
But no brighter nor better my lot.
Ny name became Lnr.le. and had
lInnmHl fnrrl
4 Jack Ass. Instead % Jack Pot
IN spite Or ali fusion" I quickly
caught on.
As ~aFNied their tricks and thsir
when they dealt from the bottom. and
rams in cold decks.
zach deal adding wealth 10 their
Bat TO all patient walters the good
Lord hath said
Every good they shall reap All their
So 7 bided my tiu,e for a anai Jack Pot
And then Boldly saw" every
raise"
when the betting was over. and Al
hands laid down.
Two Pushes. Two fulis and four
7 spread ost ~Fou- Aces and then
hlandly smiled
As ! gathered tls several piles In
For two ar-s had. and two more 7
had drawn
(From mv sleeve). Ike cur old
friend. An sin.
And murmured that song OF the Old
Ivy Green"
/ I gather them In yes. X gath "a
| them ir
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1906-04-14

Michael Beudin. tie Giant DayEan
OF Paris" is dead. He WAS six feet
seven inches tai. weighed 392 pounds.
and could easily lift and carry a barrel
containing 126 gallons OF wilma
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1906-04-14

Most song birds are OF more soDbre
hue while those OF bright plumage. Ike
the Jays. parrots. an birds ~ Paradise
have harsh voices.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1906-04-14

The Monaghan pheasant IS one OF he
most beautiful birds In the world a13
one o. the hardest 20 shoot
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1906-04-14

American oysters - the shell arr
as FAR away IS Shanghai
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1906-04-14

Of the Suez Canal only sixty-six
miles OF the ninety-nine had 90 be cut
through land
Holbrook argus., 1906-07-07
Those Mystic Signs.

A story is told of the most conspicu. ous joiner in thriving Western city noted for Its many lodge members, says the Atlantic. Indeed, 1t Is said that everybody belongs to at least one lodge, and nearly everybody to two or three. Recently new family came to town, located just across the street from the postmaster of all the organ nations. One day, week later, he caught the five-year-old son of the neighbor as the lad was passing. and with q few preliminary remarks led up to:
 "Say, boy, is your father Mason?'
 "No, sir" was the sharp reply.
 Probably, then, he is an Odd Eel low?"
 "No, sir, he ain't"
 "Knight of Pythias? Woodman? Workman? Pyramid? Forester? Mac. cabee?"
 The boy shook his head
 "Isn't your father the member of any lodge?" demanded the questioner in puzzled tone.
 Not one," replied the boy.
 'Then why on earth does he make all those signs when he comes out in the front yard every morning?'
 "Oh, that ain't lodge," cheerfully ex- plained the lad. "Pa's got St. Vitus' dance."
Holbrook argus., 1906-07-07
The Late Stranger.

An attorney in Philadelphia who makes speciality of prosecuting suits against railway companies growing out of injuries due to accidents on the line tells of the trouble experienced in the cross examination of an Irish witness. This witness had evidently been care fully coached by counsel for the com pany, for when the question was put to him, Was the man found on the track a total stranger?" the wary Celt re- piled:
 "I should say not, sir. Seein' that his left leg was gone, should say, sir, that he were partial stranger. mans Home Companion.
Holbrook argus., 1906-07-07
Not Built for Two.

An Irishman named Michael joined his brother James in this country. The money he brought over, added to James savings, enabled them to go into the ice business In course of time their custom increased, and it became nec- essary for them to have an office. In this James soon installed nice roll. top desk.
 "The one desk will do for the two of us," he explained, the day it was set up And here are two keys; one for you. and one for me-"
 Michael accepted the key, but seemed to be studying the desk.
 That's all right" he said. "But where is my keyhole?"
Holbrook argus., 1906-07-07
Fenrs of ramou. Folk.

All great people have had their fol- lies, which is another way of saying that all have had their weak points, according to the Rechaloth Sunday Her aid. tN4 a,a
 The great Dr. Johnson, with all his philosophy, was not without super stition. He was very careful not to enter room with his left foot fore most; If by any chance he did so, he would immediately step back and re- enter with his right foot foremost. He was terribly afraid of death, too, and would not suffer it to be mentioned in his presence.
 Julius Caesar, to whom the shouts of thousands of the enemy were but sweet music, was mortally afraid of the sound of thunder, and always wanted to get underground to escape the dread- full noise.
 Marshal Sake, who loved to look upon the ranks of opposing armies, fled and screamed in terror at the sight of q cat.
 Peter the Great could scarcely be persuaded to cross a bridge, and when ever he placed his foot on one he would cry out with fear. Like the great man that he was, he tried to overcome his weakness but he was nev- CT able to do so. And, Byron would never help any one to salt at table, nor would he be helped himself; and if any salt were spilled he would i'm mediately get up and leave.
Holbrook argus., 1906-07-07
Unce.

"I won't attempt to deny 1t, sir" said the man whom the attorney was badger ing with a severe cross examination. Tt is fact that was punished once for con- tempt of court"
 "Ah, you were! Now, sir, will you please tell the jury all about it?"
 "Yes, sii. When was little shaver my mother once used large slipper on me for yelling through the keyhoe into the parlor where young man was spark ing my sister. That is the whole story, gentlemen. ."-Chicago Tribune.
Holbrook argus., 1906-07-07
EoY TOO MUCH FOR MAN.
But the Big Fellow Got Even with
 the Crowd.

the SrONNus
 The boy was not more than 15 years old, and was short for his age. Yet one could see eYom his sharp, weazened face that he felt as big as full-grown man as he sat on the high seat of an express wagon on Beekman street and "stood guard' while the real boss was absent. Not satisfied with merely look ing big, he sought to while away the waiting time by starting the horse for a few steps and then backing him into position again.
 During one of these brief trips big truck swung around the corner from Nassau street. The boy was then en- gagged in backing up his more or less fiery steed and the result was lock- ing of wheels with the big truck, the driver of which was ,brawny man who looked fit to cope with Jeffries. The locking of wheels on public thor- oughfare is always the signal for wordy if not physical warfare between drivers, and this was no exception. The big man sought to crush his juven- ile opponent in one verbal torrent, and he hurled forth volley of anathemas that turned the air blue.
 To the surprise of the bystanders, as soon as the big fellow stopped to take breath, the little chap returned the verbal voley with few choice eXple tives manufactured for the occasion. He painted the big man in imaginary fantastic colors, criticised his driving ability and recommended q few other professions which he could profitably follow, including the peddling of fish. The big fellow essayed reply, but was stopped by the shrill invectives of the lad, who subjected his big op- ponent to still more unmerciful analysis. The big truckman flushed under the combined fire of the lads words and the laughter of the crowd. Then, after dramatic pause, he wrapped the reins around one of the uprights, drew off his gloves and faced the jeering crowd.
 Say" he said, lis there any of youse ducks who wants to take the kids part? He's too small fer mo to tackle"
 Somehow, all the men in the assem- bled crowd suddenly remembered that they had overstayed their luncheon hour.-New York Press.
Holbrook argus., 1906-07-07
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh
 that Contain Mercury

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange the whole system when entering 1t through the mucous surfaces. Such articles should never be used except on prescriptions from reputable phy- sicians, as the damage they will do is ten fold to the good you ca'. possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure. manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co.,, Toledo, O., contains no mer- cury, and is taken internally. acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. It is taken internally, and made in Toledo, Ohio, by F. J. Cheney & Go. Testimonials free.
 Sold by Druggists. price 75c. per bottle.
 Take Halls Family Pills for constipa- tion.
 n1 TT 1oOe or
Holbrook argus., 1906-07-07
FOrethoUxht.

Suddenly Archie clapped his hand on one of the upper pockets of his waistcoat
 Brushed your cigars again, I sup pose?" said Miss Jarfmer, with be- witching blush.
 "No thank heaven !" exclaimed Archie II remember now that put them in the other pocket before 1 came."
Holbrook argus., 1906-07-07
Mothers will find Mrs. Winslow'e Soothing Syrup the best remedy to use for their chlldren during the teething period.
A Sure Sign.

Miss Brightley-I begin to realize that I'm getting old and homely.
 Miss Ascum-Nonsense What makes you say that?
 Miss Brightley-Oh, there's no doubt of 1t. Three brides-to-be have asked me to be their Philadelphia Press.
Holbrook argus., 1906-07-07
GAS TORIA
 For Infants and Children. Tha Kind You Have Always Bought s'sssss's ss.ss sss Of &fzzzzx
Amply Qualified.

The attorney was trying to ascertain the qualifications of the man in the chair for jury service.
 "Let me ask you, Mir. Pankey," he said, If you know anything"
 "No, sir" interrupted the man in the chair, tired of being questioned.
 Well take him, your honor," said the attorney.
Holbrook argus., 1906-07-07
nO W ARD E. BU GTON,
 ASSAYER and CHEMIST,

IeuuVlIIe, COIOrHUO Specimen prices: Gold, Silver, Lead, Sl; Gold, Silver. 75c; Gold soc; Zinc or Copper, Sl. Cy- anide Tests. Mailing k. E.velopes and full price list sent on application. Control and Umpire Work olicited. Reference: Carbonate Ma tional Bank.
Holbrook argus., 1906-07-07
At the Candy Pulling.

Silas-Gosh! Reuben must love that Smith girl from the way he takes her sass when she leases him in public.
 Cyrus-Yeou bet he does! When q man loves a gal all the sass she gives him Is just as sweet as apple sass.
Holbrook argus., 1906-07-07
To Break in New Shoes,

It cures hot sweating aching. swollen feet, Cures Corns. IngrowiR Nails and Bunlons. At all Druggists and Shoe stores. 15c. Don't accept any substitute. Sample mailed FRE0. Address Allen 8. Olmsted. Le Roy. N. '.
Holbrook argus., 1906-07-07
Too Late to Change.

Kitty had been reproved, and was sulk- ing. as well as I do now," she said, "I'd never "a picked you out for mammaw
Holbrook argus., 1906-07-07
Further Occupntion.

q see that you have explained nun. Der of phenomena"
 "Yes," said the scientist, placdly. And what will you do now?"
 II shall endeavor to elucidate my ex- plantations. ."-Washingt Star.
Holbrook argus., 1906-07-07

the food stopped up in them at that partlc- ular time.
 These emergency drugs relieve tho immediate trouble, but do not relieve Its Cause.
 The same trouble will therefore recur again till that Cause is removed per- manently.
 Tho chief cause of Constipation and Indigestion Is weakness of the Muscles that contract the lntestines and Bowels.
 Carcarets are practically to the Bowel Muscles what Massage and Cold Bath gro to tho Athletic Muscles.
Holbrook argus., 1906-07-07

Frank W. Bittner of Lebanon, Pa., is a member of eighteen fraternal and be- nevolent orders.
Holbrook argus., 1906-07-07
all other Diseases.

all other Diseases.
 West Pocket" box 10 cents.
 Be sure you get tho genuine. made only by the Sterling Remedy Company, and never sold in bulk. Every tablet stamped "CCC."
 E FREE TO OUR TRlENDSs We want to send to our friends a beautiful French-designed GOLD-PLATED BONBON BOX hard-enameled In colors. It Is beauty for tho dressing table. Ten cents In stamps Is asked as a with which this dainty trinket Is loaded. r5 Send to-day, mentioning this paper. Address Sterling Remedy Company, Chicago or New Yegk.
Holbrook argus., 1906-07-07
The Little Doctor in
 your Vest Pocket

@EE the thin, round-cornered little N Enamel Box below When
 ) carried in your vest pocket 1t S means Health-lnsurance.
Holbrook argus., 1906-07-07

19O6-27
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-27
DOORS OPENED AT 10 A. M.

3-piece Parlor Suit. mahogany back, Verona plush, always sold for $3S.oO, Saturday S11.5O.
 Imperial Edge Couch, always sold for $1s.Oo. Saturday $9.9O.
 Beautiful designed, heavily carv- ed, mahogany back Parlor Suit, cov- cred in silk damask, always sold for s15o.Oo, Saturday $83.OO.
 Remember our Carpet Sale still continues.
 Brussels Carpets, made, laid and lined, at 50c yd.
 We have 125 9x12 Administer and other grades of Rugs on exhibition.
 Straw Mattings, 150 rolls to choose from, from 10c yd up.
 Couch, with 2 rows of biscuit tufting, always sold for $500, our price Saturday $8.75.
 Harinfelt Mattresses-Thi means Mattress, with one layer of felt, one layer of hair, one layer of felt,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-27

Another one of those beautiful oak Sideboards, that sold for s17.50, to be sold out at $6.75 Saturday.
 SKIP Administer Rugs, worth $33.oo, Saturday $18.90.
 9x12 Fibre Rugs, in most beauti- ful designs and colorings, always sold for $16.50, Saturdays price S0.9O. Smaller Rugs in proportion to size.
 Fringed Rugs in tapestry Brussels at 6Oc each Saturday.
 Administer Rugs. $3.5O sizes. Sat- urday $2.25.
 Velvet Fringed Rugs, 27x55. 9Oc Saturday.
 Mahogany Frame Chair, uphol- stered in tobacco plush, worth $9.00, Saturday $4.5O.
 1 Oak Frame 3-piece Parlor Suit, sold for $45.0O. Saturday S18.9O. 1 3-piece Parlor Suit, mahogany fin- ish, covered with Verona plush, all ways sold for $3S.00, Saturday $l4.90.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-27
sYERLVs SPECULATION.
Empress Clerk Clears e27 900 by Bia-
 ding For Panama Bonds.

nxpress Clerk Clears S27 900 by Bia-
 ding For Panama Bonds.
 NEW YORK, July 21.-It is learn ed that J. s. Bache & CO, bankers. had purchased the $5.S00.000 of Pana- ma canal bonds which were recently allotted by the treasury department to Samuel Byerly. an express company's clerk of this city.
 Bache & Co. have in turn disposed of the bonds to Fisk & Robinson, who were the successful bidders for the greater portion of the issue.
 Through his knowledge of the pc culiar status of the money market Bysrly secured s5,S0000o of the new Panama canal bonds. and all they cost him was ( two cent postage stamp which was placed on the letter he sent to Washington bidding for the bonds.
 The price of the bonds has already advanced to 10440. which means . profit of e27 ,024 for the clerk.
 Byerly is . clerk in the oflce of the American Express company. When the Panama bonds were offered for sale the treasury department neglect ed to insist that bidders accompany their pronfers by q cash deposit. By srly put in a bid. and 1t was accepted Any one else could have done the same if they had possessed as much gump- ton as Byeriy.
 He Is now planning a European tour.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-27

8 Pieces: s:-One Bird's-eye Maple Dresser, swell front, claw feet, large mirror, slightly damaged; one Birds eye Chiffonier, large French bevel mirror. slightly damaged; one Birds eye Dressing Table, large French mirror, slightly damaged. These pieces usually sold for $100.00, price during this sale. $29.50. The dam age on these pieces is very slight in deed, and not readily seen, but we advertise truthfully. and represent goods as they are
 1 American Quarter Oak Side board, worth s45.00, to be sold for $19.50 Saturday.
 One Mission Oak Extension Table. worth $17.00, will be sold for $9.00 Saturday.
 1 Pillar Extension Table, worth $25.00, We will sell the same for S0. 50 Saturday. We are showing the largest line of Dining Tables in the city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-27
MISS ooopsLL's' BODY FOUND.

Father of Girl Missing Since July .
 Takes Her From Pond.
 BELCHERTOWN, Mass, July 27.- The body of Miss Winxola M. Goodell. who disappeared from her home on July and for whom search has been made continuously since. has been found by the young woman's father in the pond which had been dragged 60 many times fruitlessly.
 A superficial examination of the body indicated that the girl was accidentally drowned, but 1t will remain for the in- quest. which will be held today, to set. tie fully the question whether the young woman was the victim of an accident or of foul play.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-27
MAYOR HELn ~.rnY
Tom L. Johnson Tn Court to Apsvves
 For Contempt.

Tom L. Johnson In Court to Apsvves
 For Contempt.
 CLEVELAND. O.. July 27.-Mayol Tom Johnson and w. J. Springborn, di rector of public service, appeared be fore Judge Ford in common pleas court to answer to the charge of con tempt filed against them by the ofii- cials of the Cleveland Electric Rail- way company. It was alleged that they were in contempt because they failed to obey an injunction issued by the court restraining them from tear ing up the tracks of the Cleveland Elec- tric railway in Fulton street. The courtroom was packed to the suffoca- tion point.
 Motions were made to quash the in- functions and the contempt proceed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-27
Ys..g couple Drsw. rssesher.

PHILADELPHIA. July 27.-Griev- ousiy disappointed because their par ents would not permit them to marry 9ustave Ksthke. aged nineteen years and Ella Miller. beautiful girl of eighteen. committed suicide together some time Tuesday night by jumping into the Delsvare river. Last night the bodies of the young couple. clasped In each others arms. came to the sur face near Chestnut street wharf. this city. and were taken from the river by the police
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-27
As.s. sA. ss.rn .s L:.sesssrss.

NEW YORK. July T.-AIl McDon- ough street, Brooklyn. was in . state of great excitement when the news spread thaf the old familiar visitor to the n<1ghborbood had paid his tvenu-1rst enIl at the home of Mr. and Mn Enamel Leude~dorf. wbo live at 4f4- uhe Leudesdorfs ceIebrated tbsir sil- ~ vuddlng hst rear They had fo h11o . han Al ths IlftIs Les1ss6wzs - GhmD ----nn---.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-27
ners.. Ret.r.s Hone.

NEW YORK. July T.-In the best of health and spirits I. P'erpont Mor- gan arrived on the White Star liner Baluc and when interviewed gave 1t ss hs op'nion that the stock market sbould continue to advance. becsuse the seneraI prosperity of ff,e country wsuti not permit the Rusisn sifusfso1 to hsvs n~e than . tenpsrsry e9ecs up-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-27

one layer of hair, etc, until the mat tress is built up of layers of felt with layers of hair between. This mattress always sold for $25.00. we will make special of 10 mattresses to be sold Saturday at $9.90 each.
 A good curled Hair Mattress, worth $25.O0. slightly soiled. during this sale, $11.50.
 An Imperial edge, curled Hair Mattress. slightly soiled, worth $35.00, to be sold Saturday for S1e.75.
 A silk floss Mattress, in blue arc- tic, first class in every way, worth s1S.0O, to be sold Saturday for $9.75.
 A soft top Mattress, worth $3.75, to be sold for $1.85 Saturday.
 A good pair of Pillows, worth s2.O0, to be sold for 85c per pair Saturday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-27
Pss&ss sssuss pss sss soss.

PfrTsBURG. July 27. = To avert publicity. it is said. the breach of prom ise suit of MrsL Mary L vetter. . hand sone yeung widow of the East End- aQinst 0foson D. Paeker. former coun- sel b the Carnegis Steel conpsny. eoe q Andrsw Carnesfe's 'ycunesr part ners~ and . mfllionairs- has been set- fied- Nu vsf1er suo1 fer e10o.0oQ If . u19yegQ1 = Gge 4eo4
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-27

ings. and after hearing arguments Judge Ford decided that the whole matter should be postponed until Tues day. July 31. in order to have the mer- Its of the question brought out.
 The court held that the mayor should have observed the injunction when 1t was served and ordered that any fur ther work in that street cease forth with. The attorneys for the city prom ised that the courts order would be obeyed Track laying was begun in Fulton street by the Municipal Trac- ton company.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-27
Bought sn rrn For Hfs s.ke.

PROVIDENCE. R. l., July 2T.-In the same room with an urn which he had secured for his ashes the Rev. Charles NJ Winchester. former Prov Hence minister. Is dead in Middletown. \. Y. Although be had been III for nearly twenty years with q disease which he knew wss incurshle. be con tinusd writing humorous matter for nevspspersL