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The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1906-06-13
ABOUT MARBLES.

Marbles got their name from the fact that origin
ally little bits of marble rolled down the hills
and pounded by other stones until they became toys
for children to play with
1t is said that the Dutchmen exported them to
England, from where got them Whether they
did or not makes little difference to the boys and
girls of to-day. No matter who introduced the world
to marbles as toys, they are with us, and always
VIII be- Some of you win them from other children
some of you trade postage stamps for them but
some person originally bought them from the little
store around the corner, whose got them from
that greatest toy shop in the world-Germany.
In the beginning marbles were called bowls and
men and women played with them, as well as chill
drcn. Hundreds OF millions of commies and agatcs
and classics and sinners sent to America and
the children get more pleasure out of these cheap
little toys than almost anything else-Washington
star.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1906-06-13

be punished some, even if you did up. 1t was
manly of you, though, to and tell me- l tell
you what I'll do. I'll not give you those ten credits
you got ahead of Tom yesterday afternoon -
Give them to Toni" interrupted Johnny.
No; that wouldn't be fair, either, for he didn't
earn them, but if 1 take them away from you, then
you and Tom will be just even, you before;
and then shall | explain to the whole school how
it vast"
johnny hesitated long time before he answered
" Yessum."
No; don't believe III do that either said Miss
Fork I'll Just simply tell them that you did
something that wasn't right to get ahead of Tom
yesterday morning, but that you were sorry for it
now, and wanted me to take away your ten credits
you got that way, and you tell them all about
it yourself
Johnny felt much relieved when the whole
matter was righted that he did not mind nearly so
much the Jeers of his mates the fifteen minutes
he had to stay in after school each day for two weeks
At the close of the school he and Tom were still
exactly even, and the prize was divided between
them.-Ept0orh Herald
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1906-06-13
THE UNGRATEFUL SQUIRREL.

Once upon time there squirrel that lived
i'll big park. He most industrious little fell
low and had laid up penteous store of nuts and
vegetables.
For, suppose said he "I should fall sick and
not be able to get out, what in the world would be-
of me?"
Indeed, he remembered well how once he had been
Ill away up on the top of tall tree, and could not
possibly get down to the ground, and what a gnaw
ing pain he had suffered IN his stomach SO he made
up his mind that he would never again be hungry
linen, Just as he had store of nice nuts and
sweets laid up for the winter, he met a strange
squirrel imping along the pathway
Hello, my friend" said he PRAY. what is the
matter?"
have hurt my foot" replied the new conner
and sorry plight I'm in with the winter coming
ON. Luckily, there are stray dogs about. Grip
pied as am, and unable to run they would rend me
to pieces"
what can | do for your" asked his newfound
acquaintance
If YOU will help to your nest" said the
wounded squirrel" and let rest, I shall deem
it a very great favor"
Now, the first squirrel, being kind and good
hearted little chap, helped his friend up the tree
to his warm nest, and told him that he was per-
fectly welcome to remain until his foot was quite
well again He need not worry, for there was plenty
of nuts for both.
There were some very good things in that nest
can tell you. and the newcomer made himself quite
at home. There chestnuts and peanuts and
hckory-nuts; and, besides his new friend brought
HIM daily delicious little tidbits in the way of cake
and apples, he great favorite with the visit
ors in the park, who most generous in their
contributions
SO the visiting squirrel grew fat, and, / am sorry
TO say, lazy. Although his foot was entirely cured
he showed no desire to leave the warm nest that
sheltered him.
What is the USE" he argued with himself to
work. so long loat and be taken care Off"
And he preferred to live in ideness rather than work
Showing no inclination to depart, his benefactor
was at length obliged to request him to leave which
he did with very i'll grace I can assure you.
lie was not only ungrateful. but most unwise
Unable to value the services Of good friend he had
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1906-06-13
MIR. FOX AND MIR. SToRK.

Fox once asked a Stork to dine.
And thought it would be fun so fine
In shallow plates the food TO set
So that the Stork could little get.
The Stork could barely touch his bill,
While Mr.. Fox tapped up his fill;
Yet when his poor repast was through
The Stork politely said "Adieu!"
This favor soon the Stork returned,
And at the feast the Fox discerned
Glass jars with long necks filled complete
With savory-smelling nice mincemeat
Then said the Stork 60 Come, eat your fill"
And quickly thrust in his long bill:
" can't" the Fox said, humbled quite.
But confess you've served me right"
-VerSifed from Aesops Fables
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1906-06-13
LOW-PRICED CANDIES.

The small boy, smaller girl who stands atiptoo
before the candy counter and says -" I'll take one
o them an one o them cents worth o. them an
stick o gum, is one of an army of customers for
whom confectioners purvey with great care and
anxious invention. Expensive chocolates and bon
bons are most proftable; but the manufacture of
them, says writer in the New York Sum- require,
less art and energy than making cheap candies for
the children.
Older people buy confectionery for its quality
children buy for its novelty, shape color and size
"Autopops have been popular the last year. They
are nothing but "lollypops made in a little diff
ferent shape. They have automobiles the wrapper
and the name and picture make them SELL
Cheap candy must be timely. In the spring the
manufacturers substitute for the ordinary stick in
a wad of taffy little rakes and hoes and spades
Easter sees all possible variations of eggshaped
candies. May brings little sugar May-baskets. july
calls for candies in the shape of frecrackers tor
pedoes, and rockets. These have not varied much
In style for the last five years, and fail to sell
in
For hot weather there is the dish of ice-cream
This Is tin plate with tiny spoon stuck to it
and lump of candy coored to represent chocolate
vanilla and strawberry ice-cream For the berry
season are little baskets plates of berries, and
there are also candy berries sold ten for a cent
Old candies reappear in new shapes. The ordinary
lIcorce drop becomes 4" ten niger babies for cent"
then shoe-strings," then g buttons" The claw
breaker has given way to the butterball,' which
is yellow and hard, and has all the old lasting
quality the sweet power to endure under persistent
sucking.
The white chewing-gum shifted at by the pres
ent generation of children until the manufacturers
hit ION the idea of making it in long pieces and
labelling the wrapper "a foot of chewing;gm for
cent"
One of the happiest thoughts was the idea of the
" grab-bag" In every factory odds and ends left
over handful of these remnants, some pepper
minis, Il few chocolate creams and other pieces are
put in paper bag The retailer sells the bags for
cent each and the child has the added excitement of
putting his hand in and drawing blind. Sometimes
his prize is extra good, for two bags in lot
are made somewhat better than the rest.
Children are very eXacting and very careful candy
buyers They are willing to take half hour select
ing varied five cents worth, the dealer wants
something that will take their eye so that he can
make sale promptly and send them out happy with
their moneys worth.-Youth's Companion
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1906-06-13
The Children.
MY HYMN.

Use the little gift God gave thee,
Though it only be smile,
1t may somewhere help to kindle
Hopes dead ashes for awhile.
Sing the little song God taught thee;
Even though it be unheard;
1t may flash one ray of sunshine,
1t may breathe one little word
That will sometime help to brighten,
That will sometime cheer some breast.
There is no achievement grander
Than to do thy very best.
Isabel Bro
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1906-06-13

imposed upon that friends generosity, and should
he ever meet with similar misfortune never again
could he look for favors from one whom he had
treated so rudely.
After his guest had departed, the good squirrel
shook up his nest and made it with clean twig
and straw, for he glad to get rid of his nsolen
and indoent chance acquaintance.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1906-06-13
A FLORAL CLOCK.

Many flowers show susceptibility to changing
conditions of light and weather that makes them
most interesting This phenomenon has been utilized
by an Ohio landscape gardener to form unique
decoration the grounds Of the Rockefeller country
place at Tarrytown. This is a flower bed that can
be used as clock. TIE bed is circular and divided
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-18
s. H. Terry Dead After operation.

PHILADELPHIA, May 1s.-S. H: Terry, the star half mile runner of the University of Pennsylvania's track , team, is dead in hospital here after m operation for appendicitis. Terry. who was senior in the engineering department of the university, was ex- pected to score in. If not win, the half mile event at the Intercollegiate cham pionship games, and his loss lessens Pennsylvanla's chances to win the championship. Terry was twenty-five years of age.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-18
THE WHITE PLAGUE
National Conference For Pre- vention of Tuberculosis.
DOCTORS SCORE yOSTRUN FRAUDS
Mixtures Poison Unfortunates Instead of Curing Them-None Are Harm- less, n They Contain Cocaine,
 Opium and Cheap Whisky.


 of Curing Them-None Are Harm less, as They Contain Cocaine,
 Opium and Cheap Whisky.
 WASHINGTON, May 1s.-Denuncia. tion of so called tuberculosis nostrums in the shape of patent and proprietary medicines was the feature of the dis cussion at the meeting in this city of the National Association For Proven tion of Tuberculosis.
 The attacks were led by Drs. Samuel Hopkins Adams of New York, Frank Billings of Chicago and J. Willoughby Irwin of Philadelphia. Dr. Adams said that some of the alleged consumption cures were comparatively harmless, be- ing mostly mixture of inert drugs that had no effect one way or the oth- CT, while others were made up of CO., caine, opium, hasheesh and cheap whisky.
 This latter class of remedy he de- clared to be an active poison in any case, but especially so in the case of a consumptive patient. He, however, expressed the belief that the consump- tion cure business was on the wane. He urged campaign of education as the only means of fighting the nostrum evil.
 Dr. Billings declared that none of the nostrum compounds was harmless. Some of the proprietary medicines, he said, which are sold to the medical profession as specific compounds were almost as bad as the straight patent medicines themselves.
 He had seen preparations sold over the counter which a few years ago were only dispensed by the physicians. The manufacturers got the doctors to act unconsciously as their advertising and distributing agents and then put the drug out on the popular market. The education of the public with re- gard to tuberculosis, he added, was very slow.
 Dr. Lawrence r. Flick of Philadel- phia, vice president. delivered his an- nual address. He outlined the fearful ravages of tuberculosis in this country and pleaded for the adoption of all possible measures to check it. The financial loss to the public, he said, by the disease is not less than s50,O00,O 900 annually.
 The double cross was adopted as the emblem to be worn by those engaged in the crusade against tuberculosis.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-18
Distinguished Precedent.

Police Magistrate-This Is not the first time you have been before me. but you have given a different name from the one you gave me the other time.
 yaGrsnt-Dstis all risht. y'r honor. Wen de wind changes its direction it changes its name. don't it.-shicaso Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-18
Carnegie would Not A.k Help.

NEW YORK. May 1S.--Talking to a group of young men in the Carl Schurz funeral train, Andrew Carnegie was led into discussion of socialism and of what the man without a dollar should do. He said: T am an individ- ualist and think the state is doing as much as it should. If were young man and alone in the world, I would work for a dollar day if necessary, and yL LdaR't thiak,Id askany lane ito help me. There is always room for the man who is willing to work"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-18
Will Ask For rueEer,s Life.

BOSTON. May 1s.-The petition ask ing Governor Guild to commute to life Imprisonment the sentence of death upon Charles l.. Tucker for the mur- der of Mabel Page will not be pre- sented tomorrow. as originally intend ed, hut on Monday morning. Messrs. vahey and Innes. Fuckers counsel, will lave conference with the gov ernor today.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-18
Hold. That Heaven Depend. on It.

OMAHA, Ncb.. May IS - Holding that her chances of entering heaven de pend upon her remaining married, Mrs. Susan Jones. Mormon. is resisting the granting of divorce to her husband, Henry Jones. The plaintiff is fifty-sev. en years of age. and since he filed his petition a week ago a guardian has been appointed for him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-18
Still Offenders

The original -chsureurs- were dis guisei robsers vho. toward the end of the eighteenth century. operated in the French rural districts They get the title from a prartice they had of roasting the soles of their victims feet at a fire to force the revelation of hit- den treasure.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-18
A vslv.sy Skin.

The woman who desires g soft, clean, velvsfy skin. and vhO wishes to re- move the daily scrznalats0a of dust and eErt from her fac-. must frs. rsb into the skin a gooi cold cream. then vipe o7 what remains with a sofr linen cloth Ssxt she mrxt rasa her face h hot water with . TurkizA eiosh and a soot soap. rfzse ia ho. water and then In Erafzzily oooiInx vxts-s. and fn;sh hy dsshinE it rith a basfn of cold vstsr. into vkich te, 1rops of tis<<urs of bsasola has bssn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-18
cn.rs.d Win st..IIns sIa. GOO.

WASHINGTON. May ls--George W. Cornwell. who was arrested here for the Bridgeport (Connl authorities. left for that city. Cornwell agreeing to re. turn without requisition. IL is charg. cd that the prisoner robbed Mrs. c. A. Lumpkins of bonds worth sI.0oo and about 5000 in jewelry.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-18
Ear.,d F. M.rrt. pe.a at s.r.ser.,

SARATOGA. \. Y.. May ls-Ed. ward r. Morris of New York died of cancer in Saratoga hospital last night. He was in his sevenfy-hfth year and for forty years had been identified with the business firm Of Theodore W. Mor. ris & Co. New York city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-18
H.I. Die. Er.m H..s.

TOLEDO. o.. May ls-Of two heat prcstrntions here yesterday one was fatal John shiberSkL q Pole. began his first days work in this country on a street paving job. He was overcome by the hest af ( p. m and died . few moments later.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-18
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These are most evtutfal uzes.- said oce citsrsn-
 T should saF so.- answered the other. One cay washfngsnu rins . nne fron Pkiia1eipkia and the next tAere is sA sarthssaka--wsshzns' - Gee
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-18
psv.re.s r.s cr~-er. EssAs us..se.

OMAHA, Se5- Nsy iS-Tke wife Of Tat Grove sks kts-srer. rnt . dl-orce herr En srx. rs<1. minutes. The chsr<~s vcrp ieSs-fsas. po=sErTsrt ard ifs. hr s c erfnaiszl Crs-e dH n5z appear.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-18
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LISBON. May is-The Robeirc csbl net has resigned owing to the refusal Nof King Charles to postpone the meet. Ing of the coxtss
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-18

ADEL sTICKELs. furniture and pi- ano moving. 10 South Main st, or telephone 6o3-s. Sackett Auction Co. Orders received day or night
 4-6-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-18

FOR SALE-A one family cottage on Manhan st of rooms and laundry, all Improvements, for $2,400. In Quire of J. w. Ganney, S76 Center st, or 427 E. Main st.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-18

M. A. DuLAC-Stair builder. store fitting. house shingling. repairing and jobbing. Shop at J. E. Smiths. 4g Benedict st f. o. box iIs.
 1l-a3-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-18

FOR SALE-Two lots fronting on North Main st trolley cheap before June 15. Inquire 241 North Main st. 5-14-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-18

LOST-Round brooch, with opal in center. either on Pine. WoodlawI terrace. Ridgewood street or Bun ker Hill road. Finder please return to ofice of c. Morgan, 65 Bank st, room 10. 5-17-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-18

A PRIZE-The fact that you can learn the automobile business right here in Waterbury Our graduates are in demand. Conn Auto School and Garage Co, 10s Bank st, room {. 5-16-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-18

FOR SALE OR RENT-12 room
 house, 36 State st; large garden J and fruit trees. Apply or telephone. @F. H. Brothers, 22s South Main st. 5-15-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-18

LOST-Liver and white pointer. Re- ward for return to S43 East Main st. 5-l1-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-18

REIsS. the optician, 7s South Main ct Cup stairsD. nts more glasses than any other specialist in Waterbury. The reason why is that his work is accurate and charges reasonable.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-18
Miscellaneous.

LOsT-Bili holder containing bills. Reward for return to Democrat of- fce. 5-17-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-18

WANTED-All those who want to enjoy the best dinner for 200 in the city to call and see me at my new quarters. Quick lunch at all hours. Avery's. 445 West Main st.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-18

THE MOST thorough eye examina- ton in Waterbury. We make gold filled glasses from sl a pair up. Any lens made to order at about half the cost of others. W. t. Pier pont. graduate op,ician. los South Main st
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-18

WANTED-The people to know if they have not $7 for a ton of coal.
 they can get big bag of Otto Coke
 from their grocer for dime. 12-1-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-18

WANTED-Broken pipes, amber stems refitted. Only place in Wa terbury where this is done. Cheap CT and quicker than New York. Terrell. 323 Bank st.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-18

H. c. MULyILLE-Scientific mani curing. face massage, scalp treat ment and shampooing. Room 10 Odd Fellows block, 36 North Main st. Tel 2s1-4. 5-s-u
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-18

A. M. LARSON, Furniture and Piano Mover. All work promptly and carefully attended to. Storage at reasonable rates. 2S Water st. Tel ephone 253-4.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-18

FOUND-The place to get pure liquors at the lowest prices in the city. We don't pretend to underbid others. but for frst-elsss goods ve defy competition Morris N. 0ian- Of. gll Grand st.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-18

hair. noies, warts. permanently removed by ElectroIy- sis without pain or scar. Wrinkles. szgging fssh. piu7les. hlaekheads. freckles removed scalp treatment. usnscuring- Consultation free
 Madam Francs Murray. ss Center ct Telephone sos-l
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-18

WANTED-Pupils, class of six. to learn nice paying business; branch es taught reasonably, $5 up; day or evening class. Call soon. Removed to No 58 Center st. Madam Frances Murray. Telephone 205-o.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-18

FOR SALE-Gas stove, used but lit tie, nearly new. Price $6. Inquire 23 Stone st. 5-16-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-18

WANTED-To loan money to sal aried people, on pianos, storage re- ceipts. Business confidential. Open daily Wednesday evening ' to s. Mechanics Loan, 43 East Main st, Miss M. Hennessy, mgr. 5-12-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-18

WANTED = Everywhere; energetic workers to distribute circulars, samples, advertising matter. tack signs. etc. Good pay. Cooperative Adv Go. New York. 4-2S-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-18
TO RENT
WANTED

WANTED - Pressmen on light stampings; steady work and good pay. Apply at once. N. N. Hill Brass Co. East Hampton, Conn.
 5-16-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-18
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-New family house of 14 rooms. price $4,300; rent s540 per year. Inquire w. R. Adams. 73 Abbott ave. Phone 961-3. 5-1G-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-18

WANTED-To know If you can spare a dollar week; if so open up an account with us. Diamonds. Watches and Jewelry on weekly payments. Money to loan. $. NJ. Schneer, 198 So Main st. 10-17-1y
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-10-26
Big Reduction In Boston & Maine pas
senoer Tickets

After Jan. 1, 1907, the passenger rates
on several divisions of the Boston &
Maine railroad where the rate now is over
cents mile, win be reduced to 2
cents, fiat This reduction affects all
parts Of the systems territory lying south
Rochester. The entire Fitchburg division
Is within' this limit. and the reduction is
substantial one there, the rate being as
high as 2& cents In some places now.
But this is not all. There is to be a. re-
duction throughout the entire Boston &,
Maine system, fares on the branches
north Of Bellows Falls, Concord and
Rochester being reduced 1-2 cent a mile.
That Is. where the rate is 2h cents, the
fare will be cents; where it is 8 cents,
It viii be 2h cents and where IL is sJh
cents it viii be cents
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-10-26
F. M. Butler President Vermont Bar As.

The Vermont Bar association, at its an
nual meeting in Montpelier Wednesday,
elected these officers: President F. M.
Butler of Rutland; first e-president,
Alexander Dunnett OF ST. Johnsbury:
second vice president Fred A Rowland
of Montpelier third vice president, Rob-
ert Roberts of Burlington secretary, ].
ii. Mimms OF st. Adams; treasurer. Hiram
Carleton Of Montpelier; librarian, Edward
II. Deavitt of Montpelier; board of CEN
sors, F. M Butler of Rutland, ex-oficio.
F, L. Laird of Montpelier, w. N Batchel-
der OF Bethel, G. G. Austin, jr OF 81 AL
bans, A. f. Schwenk Of Brattleboro. F..
NJ Butler Is native of jamaica, and
brother OF 70, M. Butler, a well known
resident OF East Jamaica. Judge Butler
Is judge OF probate In Rutland and mas
been a successful practitioner in that
city many years. A. w. Butler of ia
maica was one of the new members adj
mitted to the association.
At the meeting Tuesday night H
H. Powers Of Morrisville, retiring presi-
dent, read Q paper upon THE Influence
of Public Opinion upon the Trend of Ju-
dicial Thought" Robert Roberts of Bur
hngton read sketch of the late Henry
Ballard OF burlington. The members ad-
journed TO the Pavilion where banquet
was served to $50 guests. H. H. Powers
othciated as POSTMASTER, and introduced
Gov. Proctor who responded for Vermont
A. 10. Greenshield of Montreal a dele
gate from the Montreal bar brought the
greetings of that association and the other
speakers We're Lieut-Gov. G. H. Prouty,
who responded for 1.-THE Senator" Judge
w. W. Miles for THE Supreme Court I"
Speaker T. G. Cheney for 1.-THE House Of
Representatives" Frank L. Greene OF St
Adams for "The Press" Representative
Maxwell Evarts of Windsor for "The Leg
islature in General" and Col ]. H.
Mimms OF st. Adams JOwho was given per-
mission to talk on any subject