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Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1906-11-30
QUEER LovEMAKlNe.
a South American Dird which via
It's Nate By Dancing.

"A South American 1ird which Wins
It's Nate By Dancing.
There is a bird In South America that
makes love with It's feet. It is a hand
some creature. but walks clumslly, and
the only sound It can utter is a hoarse
cluck. It dances, however, in a wny
that wins admiration from the females
Of It's sex, though It's antics only serve
ns nm incentive to laughter to human
beings who see them.
This bird, known as the cock Of the
rock, lives IN the northern mountainous
portion Of South America. It is about
the size Of large chicken.
Fhc entire bird-body, head wings
and tall--ls blood red In color. with the
exception OF the tail feathers, which
have a narrow band Of brown across
them near the ends which are tipped
with buf On the head Is a crest Of
feathers like a great red bah, which
contracts or expands at the pleasure Of
Its owner.
when the mating season comes sew
en- TO ten males seek some secluded
spot where there is level patch of
ground and clear It OF any sticks,
stones or leaves, stamping down the
dirt till It is hard and level.
Then they call the females, who
stand at the edges of this novel arena.
One at time the males then perform
a most curious dance. Each dancer
will fFst strut up and down q few
times and then. TO the apparent delight
of the rest, commence TO caper around
in an extremely ludlcrous manner,
spreading his tall and wings, putting
up his crest, bowing TO the others and
at the same time keeping up a hopping
gait until he Is exhausted.
When all the males have danced each
female will choose q mate, aud the
happy pairs depart to begin housekeep-
Ing.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1906-11-30
A Young Mother at 10.

"My mother has suddenly been made
young at 20. Twenty years Of intense
suffering from dyspepsia had entirely
disabled her, until six months ago,
when she began taking Electric Bit.
ters, which have completely cured her
and restored the strength and activity
she had in the prime OF life," writes
Mrs. w. L. Gilpatrick, OF Danforth,
Me. Greatest restorative medicine on
the globe. Sets Stomach, Liver and
Kidneys right, puri6es the blood, and
cures Malaria, Biliousness and Weak
nesses. Wonderful Nerve Tonic. Price
SOC. Guaranteed by all druggists store.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1906-11-30
,4Touchina wood.D

Can any reader explain the origin Of
touching wood after boasting OF ones
exemption from Ill fortune2-n species
Of absIt omen practlsed In Shropshire
and Cheshire and probably In many
other parts of England. The procedure
IS Of this kind. "I'm thankful TO say
never broke n bone or even had n
bad spraln in my llfe-well, I'd better
touch wood" and a chair or table or
nnything near that is wooden is touch
ed. Can the custom come from some
lingering memory OF the veneratlon at
tached to relies of the true cross2-
London Notes and Queries.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1906-11-30

An English custom Of not so long ago
was to bang smugglers on glbbets ar
ranged along the coasts and then tar
the bodies thut they might be preserved
long whilc rs warning to other cul-
Drits. As late as 1922 three men thus
varnished could have been seen hung
ing before Dover castle. Sometimes
the process was extended to robbers,
assassins, ihcendiaries and other crimi-
nails. John Painter, who fred the dock
yard Mt Portsmouth, was FIRST hanged
and then tarred in ITO. From time to
time he was given a fresh coat Of var
nish and thus was made to last nearly
fourteen years. The weird custom did
not stop smuggling or other crime. but
no doubt It worked some influence as
a preventive.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1906-11-30
Dnnrer From The PIaEue.

There's grave danger from the pla.
que OF Coughs and Colds that are SO
prevalent, unless you take DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds. Mrs. Geo. Walls, OF
Forest City, Me-, writes; "It's a God
send to people living in climats where
coughs and colds prevail. 1 lnd it
quickly ends them. 1t prevents Pneu-
monia, cures La Grippe, gives wonder
tul relief in Asthma and Hay Fever,
and makes weak lungs strong enough
to ward~off Consumption, Coughs and
Colds. SOC and s1.0O. Guaranteed by
all druggists. Trial bottle free.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1906-11-30

The windows In the Chapel Of the
Invalides in pois, where the great
Napoleon lies buried, ere OF slngu-
larly translucent amber glass. When
the sun shines full upon them the
rays are transmitted into gold, and
they fan Ike a ladder of light upon
the bronze sarcophagrs Of tho con-
Queror until he seems glori1ed from
the skies,
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1906-11-30

results from chronic constipation,
which is quickly cured by DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. They remove all pol
sonous germs from the system and in
fuse new life and vigor; cure sour sto'
mach, nausia, headache, dizziness and
collie, without gripping or discomfort.
25c. Guaranteed by all druggist.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1906-11-30

AS school inspector Matthew Arnold
was examining a class in geography
one day, and, holding up tho poker
with which he was about to stir the
FIRE, he asked II any child could tell
him where It was manufactured.
There was a long silence, broken by
the schooImistress, who remarked nerv-
ously that such information was not
mentioned In Cornwelrs geography.
"No." said Arnold; "Cornwelfs an
ass!p
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1906-11-30

In a place In New Jersey the town
officers had just put some fire e1tn-
gulshers In their big buildings. One
day one of the buildings caught fire,
says the Philadelphia Ledger, and the
extinguishers failed to do their work.
A few days later at the town. meet
ing some citizens tried to learn the rea-
son.
After they had freely discussed the
subject one Of them said, "Mr. Chair
man. make a motion that the fire ex-
tInguishefs be examined ten days be-
fore every FIRE" !.---s''-.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1906-11-30
A Badly Rurned uIrl

or boy, man or woman, is quickly out
of pain II Bucklen's Arnlca Salve is ap-
piled promptly. G. J.Welch, Of Texon-
sha, Mich says: ~ use 1t In my family
for cuts, sores and all skin injuries, and
and it perfect" Quickest Pile cure
known. Best healing salye made. 25c
at all druggists store.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1906-11-30

The invention Of the purse was
doubtless contemporaneous with that
Of money. Tho purse Is mentioned in
Old Testament history as part OF
Travellers cutfit When the disciples,
spoken Of In the gospels. wcrc sent
forth to preach they were command
ed to tnke neither gold nor silver nor
brass in their purses.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1906-11-30

Wlfe-Tve just been reading an ar
ticle on electricity, John, and 1t Rp-
pears that before long we shall be
able TO get pretty well everything we
want by Just touching q button. Ius-
band-You'd never be able to get my
thing that wOy. Wlfe-Why not, John?
Husband-Because nothing on earth
would ever make you touch a button.
Look at my Shirt
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1906-11-30

Goodman Gonrong Wake up, pard.
Wot ye groanin' about3 Tunold Knutt
(rubbing his eyes)-Gosh, but I've had
a horrible dreaml / thought I'd got
Job o work an WIZ doin' the mani
curln' fur a octopus.-Ch Chicago Tribune.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1906-11-30

''My wife is a lecturer, and am an
entertainer" said Hobbs.
Indeed? knew your wife appeared
in public but did not know that you
ever did"
'Oh. don't. / stay at home and en-
tertain the baby"
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1906-11-30

First Duke-Why don't you travel In
cognito, as l do2 It's far pleasonter.
Second Duke-Yes, but my wife al
ways goes with me, and / married an
American.-Plck- Me-Up.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1906-11-30

A man should never be ashamed to
own he has been In the wrong. II r
but saying In other words that be l9
wiser today than Yesterday.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1906-11-30

Luck follows the hopeful; III luck,
the fearful-German Proverb.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1906-11-30
COUNTY.
PRECINCT.

M W. McGrath ..........Justice of the Peace
II. j. McGrath ........ ...-.....-... .Cohsthole
School Directors-D. II. Kedzie, E. G. Belt
J. 4. OwnbY.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-15
OAKYlLLE HAPPENINGS

Arnold Miserez, who joined the U s. cavalry about year ago and has been located at Fort Myer, Va, dur. ing his service, is expected to visi, friends here next week.
 H. F. Slade has returned from q fishing trip to Harwinton.
 A trolley car on the Oakville line left the rails near the home oi Charles Missell on Saturday evening while going at good clip, and pas, sengers for Oakville were compelled to walk the remainder of the jour ney. Aside from a severe shaking up no serious damage occurred to the passengers. One lady on the car tainted, but soon recovered.
 The demand for men to do out side work here is far in excess of the supply and it is a hard matter to find man who is willing to work, out of employment.
 R. H. Davidson has resumed his duties at Jones's grocery, after being laid up for the past two weeks from injuries received by being kicked by one of the grocer's spirited animals.
 Mrs A. H. Blatchley will entertain the Friendly Helpers this evening at her home on Rockdale avenue.
 A. A. Daines is reported on the sick list.
 Mrs c. c. Bissell will entertain the Ladies Aid society tomorrow after noon at her home on Newton Heights.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-15
KID BROAD's FINISH.

Philadelphia, May 15.-Lasi nights bouts at Billy McCarney's Washington club marked the finish of the fighting career of the once great Kid Broad, when a local young ster named Eddie Carter laid out the man who has fought every top notcher, in the second round.
 Broad was not the wonderful, rugged fighting machine of the olden days. He went down before the youngsters punches in the first round, but managed to get to his feet and mix things up as he did against McGovern and the other world beat CTS. In the second, however, Carter crossed a right to the jaw, and Broad went down in a heap. The referee counted him out, but there was no need of the action, as Tom my Keenan, who officiated, said after the bout that he would not have all lowed Broad to go farther had hc been able to regain his feet.
 In the main bout Young Erne showed some of his old time form and easily defeated Dave Deshler of Boston. Erne was lightning fast, and always was Cashiers master, al. though the latter put up a grand fight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-15
TO THE PUBLIC.

wish to announce to the clients and friends of my late father. Will liam ]. Schlegel, and to the public generally. that I am taking up my fathers business at the point where he left it, as nearly as circumstances permit. and shall carry 1t on in the same place. with the same once force and in the same manner as formerly conducted. and wish further. for my mother. to announce that all of my fathers affairs in connection with bis clients will be immediately adjusted, and the clients business affairs will be attended to in the future with promptness. thoroughness and accu- racy.
 Especial attention will be given to collections and insurance. complete arrangements for which have been made.
 Waterbury. May 14, 1908.
 wILFRED B. sCHLEGEL. I endorse and confirm my sons en- tire statement as above made.
 MARY s. scHLEGEL.
 5-14-f
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-15
WATERFOWL jOTTINGS

The Watertown fire department will give dance in the town hall or Friday evening.
 The selectmen have several men at work widening the road near the residence of J. D. McGowan.
 Mrs Henry Ineson is i'll and under the doctors care.
 Mrs Albert Blakeslee is recover ing from her recent serious illness.
 Cyrus Scott expects to occupy his new house about the first of June.
 The following list of letters are advertised at the postoffice as un- claimed: Rev l.. D. Temple, Mae thew Walls. Ralph Skinner. F. W. Griswold, John Granniss, $. N. Frost. Miss Dorothy Williams, B. Decker.
 Mrs Mary A. Merriman of New York is occupying her summer resi- dence here.
 Mir and Mrs Louis Fox have gone to HarwintOn to attend the funersl of Mr Fox's mother. who died On Sunday. aged G years.
 John Curtiss of New York is visit ing at Charles Buekingham's.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-15
HE QUIT IN THE FIFTH.

New York, May 15.-Howard Smith of Elizabeth, N. J., made Joe Bedell quit in the fifth round of their fight last night at the Marlborough A. c. in West Forty-fourth street. Smith had all the better of the bout up to the end, and when Referee Charlie White stopped the mill Be- dell was bleeding profusely from the mouth and nose. When Bedell told N hite that he had had enough the blood gushed from his mouth in spurts. and he appeared to be all in.
 Danny Hickey and Young Waller went on in the opening bout at the Remsen A. c. in Brooklyn last night. and after boxing three rounds were arrested by Capt Shaw of the Adams stret police station. The final bout was between Sailor Burke and Andy Walsh. Both fought hard and at the end of three rounds they ap- peared tired.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-15

latter in a tie with Sutton, which Schaefer also lost. The close players of the tournament were Schaefer,
 Sutton, Cutler and Morningstar When it comes to stroke and touch and dainty position nursing, Schaefer is without peer. He lands on the cue ball with a gauzelike contact, calcu- lating the distance to the, inflnitesi- nal part of an inch. He has a wrist stroke the nearest to perfection of any billiardist, living or dead. He is a fast. daring player, the best masse player in the world, the most attrac- tive figure at the table. He is. orig inal. resourceful, billiard genius. Billiards never had but one wizard" Slosson is the opposite of his lifelong rival. The speed of Schaefer is ab- sent from the play of Slosson. What one does by intuition the other thinks about. Slosson shoots with a stiff forearm and rigid wrist. He does not care much for close counting, but gets the points all over the table. He is deliberate. painstaking, method ical. But he always is playing with his head, and Is fine general He is very proficient at wide playing and cushion caroms. Louis Cure, the Parisian, who finished fifth, is a giant, man of herculean frame, but who handles a cue with delicacy and grace. He weighs close to 250 pounds; he and Sutton were the heavy weights of the crowd. He stands up straight at the table, keeps his cue going at lively rate and has pleasing stroke. There is bit of wrist motion and the butt of the cue is held lightly between the thumb and forefnger. There is great power in the Frenehman's stroke, when occasion requires. He can nurse skillfully when the balls are iD posi- tion for close work, but does not care whether the globes are close or scat tered. Sutton, who finished second, fancies the nursing game and is won- derfully adept in keeping the balls huddled together. He is a careful cueist, constantly keeping in mind the danger of getting tied up. He is better ball-to-ball than cushion play CT. but can play good open-table game. His stroke is free and firm. He is neither as old ss Schaefer and Slosson nor as young as Morningstar, Hoppe and Cutler.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-15
GIRL BASEBALL PLAYER.
Champion of Her Sex Who Has a Great Record as O.,
 Throwcr.

Four years ago Miss Marion Rey- holds was the champion female ball player of Maine, if not of the United States. She was born on a farm, says Modern Women, and was one of a large family, mostly boys, all of whom were noted local baseball players.
 AS she grew to maturity her services were frequently required to make up the regular number for team. and in this Way she got such practice that she squalled any of them on the team.
 A claim was made by the friends of a young lady in New York college as the. champion because of her throwing a ball 1S1 feet. But at Belfast, Me. Miss Reynolds threw the regulation ball. notwithstanding a strong wind was blowing. distance of ls2h feet.
 The measurement WAS made by the managers and several doubters. After the exhibition they tried her as a catcher. pitcher and batter, and she could outplay them all.
 Miss Reynolds Is of medium height and graceful form. Her manners are pleasing and unassuming. She dresses with taste. She has played ball in many cities, but has retired from the game and is now teaching school.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-15
THE PUGlLiSTS
0'BRIEN MAY GO ACROSS THE
 WATER.
They Are Looking for Him in Aus
 tralia-Bouts Last Night.

Philadelphia. May 15.-In all probability Jack O'Brien's next big fight will be held in Melbourne, Australia. some time in November. He received cablegram signed Jack Wren, asking if he would fight, and replied that he would like to know the man, place and the purse. Yes terday he received an answer as fol- lows:
 Phil Squires, in November; weight, 1S0 pounds, purse, two thou sand pounds; two hundred pounds for your expenses
 O'Brien cabled an acceptance, and will write at once to Wren. In dis cussing the proposition O'Brien said: !:
 ''lt looks good to me, and if this chap Wren can make good. will cer- tainly take on the match. I don't know who Squires is, and I don't care, as long as the money is there. If we can come to terms 1 will not take on any big matches before that time, and I will plan to sail for Aus tralia about the beginning of Sep tember. had hoped to get on fight with Tommy Burns in a few weeks, but this proposition appears to be twenty-two carats, and Burns can go by the wayside."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-15
KNEW WHAT SHE WANTED.
And Resented Presumption on the Part of the obliging
 Salesman.

A tall woman, dressed in black, and with a very businesslike manner, walked into a well-known London es- tablishment and. declining the service of the shopwalker, made directly for the crepe counter. She had rather a thoughtful air as she examined the stock. and the obliging young shopman remarked affably:
 We have a large stock of crepes. madam. Just allow me to show you some new French goods. very popular just now for every kind of mourning. Now. these light crepes are all the rage for half-mourning for cousins. May may I ask. madam" he added. hesitat- ingly. flor whom you are in mourn ing7"
 "Husbsnd." said the customer. briefly.
 "Ah. yes: then I have just the ma terial you require. the best style is-"
 Young man" interposed the woman. T am much obliged for your explana- ton. You may know lot about fash ion. but as buried my fourth husband yesterday, you may be sure I've got . grip on the subject"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-15
MIrRPHY HAS NEW ONE.

Chicago, May 15.-Teddy Murphy, of Battling Nelson fame, blew into town yesterday with his new heavy weight, Jim Barry, of Spring Valley, H., in tow.
 Murphy thinks he had a great fighter in the husky miner and is willing to match Jim against any heavyweight hereabouts. Barry has been touring Wisconsin with a com- pany, taking on all corners with great success. In his recent fight with big Fred Russell, Barry put Russell away in three rounds at La Salle, while 1t took Root ten to win a decision.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-15
ERNIE BEAT DESHLER.

Philadelphia, Pa., May 1o.- Young" Erne of this city, last night met Dave Deshler of Boston in the wind-up at the Washington Sporting Club and fought the best exhibition since he outfought Abe Attel year ago, so clever and fast that Deshler had few opportunities during the first four rounds to do any damage. The points belonged to Erne by a wide margin, although in the fifth round, when Deshler made Erne's stomach the object of his attack, it looked as if Dave would even up mat ters before the finish. .4 .,..a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-15
Rebel zu,u Chief Tn Natal.

EsHoTE. Natal, May 15.-It is re- ported that Bambaata. the insurgent Zulu chief. has crossed into Natal. Heavy gun firing has been heard from Nkandhla. and serious fighting is pro- gressing in ZuIuland. Several native tribes on the Natal side of the Tugela river are reported 10 be ready to rise.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-15
u,.. Le. |. Wed s.p.r p..,or.

WASHINGTON. May 15.-Miss Con stance Ice of Baltimore. a second cousin If General Robert F.. Lee. twen- ty-two years old and very popular in society here. is to wed Senor Pastor. the Spanish charge d'affaires. early In June She met scnor Pastor last sum- mer at Narragansett Pier. RI
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-15

of billiards and the aged hero of many a desperate battle on t h e green cloth, is once more the na- tienal champion at the great in- door game. In the deciding game at the recent in- ternational tour nament in New York Slosson beat
 the mighty wiz ard" of Chicago, Jacob Schaefer, by
 the score of BOO ito 396. The de- feat nlacad tho
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-15
NO PAIN NO HIGH PRICES
Dr. Thomas Jefferson King

PREMIER PAINLESS DENTIST. originator nf the King Safe System of Painless dentistry. whieh makes all dental operations painless and inveu- tion of the Natural Gums" which pre- vent the detection of artificial teeth in the mouth. Used in Dr Kings offices only.
 Every dentist c0nne-feI with pr Kings uffreS is an expert in 6 sT'ecial hranrh of dentistry. and operates un- der the personal direction of I'T King. He mus lse a graduate of me of the iarxs.st colleges and have tse~n rrgiS- tered bv iise State Boani of Dentistry: slso he must hsve sfu,liei the King Safe svStsui Gf Painless Dentistry at least six months before he operates in any of IiT Kings officps This insures our patients of absolutely painless and perfect work in all dental opera tiaus.
 Fun srt teeth ss low as s5. gold crowns e.. R-ifge work s5. gohI filings sI UT. ather filings slsAr. PAINLESS EXTRACTION FREE WHEN -SETS ARE ORDERED All vork guaranteed
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-15
T. s-.,.- es.ms.r,.ip q, wed

LONDON. May I5.-The engagement is announced of ]. Austen Chamber Iaia chancellor of the exchequer in the late Balfour cabinet. and Miss Ivy Mu- rial. daughter of H. L. Dundas os Datcllet. Buckinghamshire. now chief staT officer at Gibraltar.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-15
Mrs. stste. e. strikes.

CHICAGO. May 15.-Mrs. T. c. Phelps Stokes. visiting here. declares tfst strikes gre dangerous h that they trnd to vidsa the chssm between employer and enpIored-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-15
You Can Have It, Too.

Every subscriber to the Democrat paying subscription in advance re- ceives a copy of the Woman's Home Companion free. The magazine will be delivered to your home. We have a large list that take advantage of this offer. Why not be one of the number?
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-15
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LOUISVILLE. Ny. May Isl-Rohsn Heot. the odds ca fsuorste- vsa the feature race at Churrhfu De-ns. de- featinz . bis sesd of sprinsera In the stespI<cksss four horses fen ksf rei- ter animals ncr rs1erB wv intwDk Thrps farcrfns vca
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-15
H.,.-r q. u--t.

BERLIN. May 1s-It Is stated here fhst . meeting between fhe crsr and the ksiser viH tsks place about the end ef this neefh neaf tAs Rssszsn eruafzea
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-15
Bonds and Stocks LOCAL INVESTMENTS
 A SPECIALITY. (. L HOLMES & co Holmes Building. Grand Street
The American Laundry

now open and ready for business. shirts hand irOned- All other Isun- dry work done by the most modern machinery.
 sIs-5Is BANK STREET.
 Prompt service Phone.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-15

Higgins risas st Racine Bsr.ea.
 RACINE. Wis. May l5.--The plant of the Higgins Spring and Axle com pany was almost destroyed by fire last night. The loss Is e2J0.oo0.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-15
GEORGE F. SLOSSON.

George F. Slosson, of New York city, the veteran student" of all sorts