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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-08-09
An Lden-A Notion.

An idea is an impression made
on the mind by something exter-
nal; a notion is whatever we know
about thing. These words have
been much COMPOUNDED, and in
common language are very fire.
quently used the one for the other.
If l mention the word horse to
one who has seen that animal, the
word recalls to his mind the idea
of the animal; but, if I make any
affirmation about the horse-as,
the horse is swift express
notion, or what [ know about the
horse.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-08-09

an unconscious ACCESSORY to the
fact.
81, CHAPTER 2.
Stated in the marvilous splindor
av the prosaynium, Wild q cinter
table betwane us, Grogan an me-
silf wur critysizin' the raycint
shapes av Pannymaw hats, whin,
as it sometimes happens, the con-
versation fucuated toward alge-
brayic an mathymatical poozles.
Appropos av enigmas. I may say
that niver wac wan av thin made
but what l can, dislct it's fundy-
mintal principles befoor the pro-
FOUNDER finishes his interrogation.
Yis, it is fine pastime, ispi-
cially whin used to incrayse an
ignorant mans knowledge av life.
While eloocydation rapidly dis
posed av propositions, the decant-
er convinced to raysimble a
straight line betwixt us an the
sideboard, in the manetime, it's re-
plinishmint added to the garru-
lousniss av Micky's loquacity.
"Dinny," says he, cuttin' the air
full av uncouth jictures, "what
did she remark"
Now, such a sudden QUESTION
bein' put widout the usual inter-
locution, is a delayrius sign in it.
silf, so among other things I
decided to humor his idiosyncracy,
or if the occasion demanded, sacre-
fee part av the mahogany to in
shure somniferous profundity.
"Indade, Micky," says I, regain
in sawn-fraw, "yez will how to be
more specific in yer EXPLANATION"
He nodded acquiescince an wild
shiny originality altered his frind's
MASTERPIECE into the follyin'.
"A young lydy waz promynadin'
past the Turner hall wild dammit
ingagemint ring whose scintillat-
in thransloocinsy FASCINATED
bannawny vindor on the corner
beyant. While purchasin' five
cints worth av froot an tinderin' a
dime in Exchange, the dago absint-
mindedly took hold av the ring, at
the same time gettin' a severe
cramp in his hand.
"Durin' this mercenary adhay-
sion, O'Brien, the cop, waz watch
in dawg fight on the other ind
av his bate, SO afther thryin' livery.
thin she liver raymimbered, the
pore faymale had to kick the mack
yroony in the shins av him befoor
he wud lit go. Lukin' compla-
emily at her bladin' finger she re-
marked, refictively:"
"Now, Dinny, what did she re-
mark?"
SWELL" says I, contimplatively.
"accordin' to faymale characters
tics it stands to rayson that she
ayther yilled polace or hollered
fire befoor faintin' intirely, tho if
she did remark annythin' it waz
prezoomably wan av thin somnil-
oquies, CONSEQUENTLY, depindint on
the sub-conscious mind, an hince,
insolvable be man."
A sardonic ixprission mingled
wild contimpt sprid over his fay
lures while a scornful horselaff
reverberated around the room,
ichoin' discoordintly as it hit the
hat racks in the hall below.
Lakin' the initiative as a pre-
liminary to hostillyties, l clutched
the decanter firmly an calmly
awaited his answer. Kind reader,
personal dignity as we'll as RESPECT
foor yersilf foorbids me to repate
the Incorporation that follied.
Behave me, I did a fine job, an
illygint Job, q Job that may how
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-08-09

he gets out Of the project inancl-
ally whole.
The fact that there are men who
have become rich thru their inven-
tions should amount to nothing as
an allurement to others to spend
their time in such directions. If
against the records of the success
full patents, there be put the lists
of men who have made themselves
independent in regular legitimate
occupations, in branches of indus
try depending on simple individ-
ual knowledge, push and skill, the
inventors battalion makes a very
insignificant showing. I am per-
fectly we'll aware that patented in
ventions have exercised an impor-
tant influence on industrial
development and I believe in them,
but they also exercise an influence
not SO generally recognized.
A case in point was that of a
young mechanic, who in connec-
ton with his regular work, devised
a simple little machine used by
printers and soon found himself
in the enjoyment of an income
which left him free to play billiards
or otherwise enjoy himself. Now
mark the further effect. Several
of his former shopmates immedi-
ately conceived the idea that they
too must invent something-an
idea which practically ruined them
for the trade they we're learning.
About the best advice that can be
given to young man embarking
in a mechanical or engineering
career is, keep clear of patents,
waste no time whatever in contriv-
ing anything out of the line of
professional work"
Of course every mechanic who
does much of anything must nee
essarily do more or less inventing
along the lines of his work. This
he does simply because it is nee
essary for him to do it in order to
accomplish what he desires or sets
himself to do. Most of his inven-
tons will never pay him to cover
by patents, but it is perfectly
proper for him to take out patents
on such things as are important
and his own or his employers in
terests are to be protected thereby.
When man has an idea for good
practical article with the details
all worked out, he should apply
for patent, but these daydreams
don't pay and they have driven
many good men to pauper's grave
or an asylum.
Most of FOUR distinguished inven-
tors have had both the inventive
and business capacity, and that is
the principal reason they have been
so highly successful. Aninventor
who cannot discuss costs is abso-
lutely helpless in the hands of any
one who holds the whiphand of
capital, and it would be hard to
find a self-respecting man who
cares to appear in the light of a
dependent or protege thru want of
knowledge Of simple everyday
affair of business.
There were a few of our great
men tho who only had the inven-
tive genius, and had it not been
for financial experts they would
have in all probability died un-
known. Had it not been for
Boulten's financial skill, Watt
would most likely have died in
poverty. The telephone, useful
and necessary as it. now seems,
would be merelphilosophical toy
on the table of scientific lecturers
were il not for the financial ex-
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-08-09
1nventing as q profession.

tenn of patents is not only the
cornerstone but the greater
part of the foundation of our
snational prosperity. | believe it
furnishes the only solution to that
commercial paradox, our ability to
pay higher wages and pay higher
prices for material and still under
sell those who pay less wages and
less for material.
To support the patent depart
anent of our government we must
have inventors and it is OF these
that I would like to speak. In
ventors can be divided into two
classes, the professional inventor
! and those who invent in connec-
ton with some business or occu-
patton. Many of this latter class
are on the lookout to get thru the
world with just as little work as
spossible, and the idea of some
lucky invention that will makethem
independent for the remainder
OF their lives, is very fascinating,
but this type must not be con-
founded with the true inventor.
There are would.be's in all lines
of skilled labor, but would-be in
Tentors exceed them all. They
have heard of some fellow with a
lucky invention and they spend
their time working on some i'm
possible thing such as perpetual
.motion, or if they do not get
patent on some device it is usually
impractical and useless. It is not
only waste of time, but ofmoney
as we'll.
When young man reaches the
age of say twenty five, he generally
knows what he has talent for, and
unless he enters the field best
suited to his particular genius, he
lis not very apt to succeed. Many
boys have pronounced mechanic
al bent and, these, I believe, with
athe proper training and opportu-
mites turn out to be our profess
Ssional inventors.
When James Watt was small
boy he was continually expert
menting and building models.
His hobby was steam and he de-
voted his whole life to it with the
result we all know. In looking
over the lives of most of our great
inventors we will find their genius
extending back to early childhood.
Why Is it SO many young men try
TO enter profession that they have
hardly any qualifications for?
There is mistaken notion
among the majority of persons
that the origination of a really
useful device means wealth with
out further effort, and the time and
money of many thousands are
wasted in the endeavor to perfect
and patent inventions that the
~contrivers fondly hope will make
sthem independent. This erroneous
idea as to the value ola mechanical
combination, is fostered by the
sglowing account 10 be found in
scirculars issued by set of sharks
who prey upon the unwary, and
who place before their victim the
LISTS Of successful patenters who
ARE supposed to be drawing enor-
anous profits from some clap-trap
device that cost them but a few
anoments of leisure to, originate.
As matter of fact there is scarcely
another business thatrequiressuch
a knowledge of ways and means as
the manufacture and placing of q
spatented article.
Not only have the preliminary
inancial aspects to be thoroughly
Hooked into and innumerable OBJ
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-11-01

not dIspureu ina the y1ctor1a IarIs Will
give the required power, but the cost
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-11-01

First Constitutional Amendinent-(Au-
thorizing Counties and other municipal
corporations, by a two-thirds vote, to be-
come indebted for the purpose of grading,
constructing, paving, or maintaining of
paved, graveled, macadamized or rock
roads and necessary bridges and culverts)
YES.
First Constitutional ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
thorizing Counties and other municipal
corporations, by a two-thirds vote, to be-
come indebted for the purpose of grading,
constructing, paving, or maintaining of
paved, graveled, macadamized or rock
roads and necessary bridges and culverts)
NO.
Second Constitutional Amendment
providing for the election of Sheriffs
and Coroners for a term of four years.
YES.
Second Constitutional Amendment
providing for the election of Sheriffs
and Coroners for a term of four years.
NO.
For Representative in Congress:
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-11-01

First Constitutional Amendment-(Au-
thorizing Counties and other municipal
corporations, by a two-thirds vote, to be-
come indebted for the purpose of grading,
constructing, paving, or maintaining of
paved. graveled, macadamized or rock
roads and Necessary bridges and culverts)
YES.
First Constitutional Amendment-(Au-
thorizing Counties and other municipal
corporations, by a two-thirds vote, to be-
come indebted for the purpose of grading,
constructing, paving, or maintaining of
paved, graveled, macadamized or rock
roads and necessary bridges and culverts)
NO.
Second Constitutional Amendment
providing for the election of Sheriffs
and Coroners for a term Of four years.
YES.
Second Constitutional Amendment
providing for the election of Sheritfs
and Coroners for a term of four years)-
NO.
For Representative in Congress:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-27
Suburban News
OAKvlL- HAPPENINGS

Mrs NJ. Wheeler of Litchfeld Is visiting with Mir and Mrs Daines on Main street.
 Engineers in the employ of the railroad company were inspecting the Oakville trestle yesterday. It Is said the work of removing the abutmenr on the west side of the bridge will soon commence.
 Yesterday afternoon daughter was born to Mir and Mrs c. B. Fuller of Main street.
 H.. c. Fisher, clerk in the stock room of the Pin company. is on the sick list. N. F.. Thomas has charge of the stock room during Mr Fishers illness.
 This evening at 7:3O there will be Lenten service at All Saints chapel conducted by the Rev J. A. Stans- field
 James Domino, formerly of Bristol, has entered the employ of the Baird Machine company.
 J. B. Fredericks is on the sick list.
 The parish meeting at All Saints has been postponed until Tuesday evening, April 3, when action relative to making the parish an Independent one will be taken.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-27
WATERFOWL JoTTINGs
Harry Fisher is on the sick list.

Harry Fisher is on the sick list.
 Richard Sweeney returned to Bridgeport yesterday after a short visit with his mother.
 Selectmen SkiltOn and McGowan were in Meriden yesterday on town business.
 Henry s. Frost lost valuable COW with milk fever yesterday.
 Otto Roeske entered the employ of the Chase Rolling, Milt ;;g9mpan'N of 43 Waterbury yesterday.
 Mir and Mrs NJ. R. Sepples attended the funeral of Malachi Tracey in Tor rington yesterday. Mir Tracey was formerly resident of Litchf1eld.
 Miss Sarah Norton has had her first experience with an incubator, matching 96 lively chicks from 100 eggs.
 Frederick Phoenix, one of the pro- prietors of the new machine shop, has moved into Joseph Atwood's tene- ment near Pythian hall.
 F. \. Barton is in New York on a business trip.
 Mir and Mrs Charles Noble will eel ebrate their golden wedding Tuesday, April 3, from 3 to 6 p. m.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-27
WATERvlLLE.

Mir and Mrs A. NJ. Savard have re- turned to their home in Hartford.
 Mrs Horace Garrigus is visiting relatives in New York city.
 Clarence c. Garrigus. of New Britain was the guest of his parents in Sheffield street over' Sunday.
 J. T. Morgan of Bridgeport, was in town on business yesterday.
 The first game of the series of three to be played at Blackman's pool room was played last night and resulted in a victory for Lange and McMahon. McMahon's clever play ing was a feature of the game. Lange. AZ: McMahon, 5s-100; Blackman. 32; Lynch, 26-50. The second game will be played Thurs day evening.
 There will be a special meeting of the Mothers club on Thursday afternoon at Sprague school.
 Rehearsal of the Ingraham Com edy company tonight at 8 o'clock.
 Glass meeting at Grace M. E. church tonight at 7:45 o'clock.
 John Thero has returned from a visit to New Haven
 Mrs J. S. Holroyd is reported to be improving as rapidly as can be expected from her recent operation at the Waterbury hospital.
 The handball tournament at the fremen's rooms ends next Sunday. The atand4nU of tha foams fa as fof-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-27
NAUGATUCk hUGGEls

The last session of night school was held last evening.
 A large number of Red Men went to Seymour last evening to visit the tribe of that place.
 A card party will be given in the Odd Fellows hall on Friday evening by the Columbian Rebekah lodge.
 All members of Ojeda council, K. of G., are requested to attend the meeting in Pythian hall this evening as there is important business to be transacted.
 The funeral of Joseph O'Mara was held from his late home on Ward street this morning at S:30 o'clock and o'clock from St Francis church. The, interment was in St Francis cemetery. Division 1, A. o. H., at tended the funeral in body.
 The Church Helpers of St Michael's church will meet with Mrs w. E. Gerish tomorrow afternoon at 2:3O o'clock at her home on Meadow street.
 There will be Lenten services in St Francis church Wednesday eyen- ing at 7:30 o'clock.
 There are three candidates mention ed for the office of burgess among the democrats, James E. Finnegitn. William H. Mccarthy and Thomas Gormley. The first named is the present burgess from the ward. Mir Mccarthy has held the office and Mir Gormley is a newcomer in the ppliti- cal arena. Last year the contest was between Messrs Finnegan and Me Carthy. Joseph Jackson who has represented the party from the sec ond ward on the board of warden and burgesses will be candidate again this year.
 James Brazil and Edward Reilly were cutting ice on Schildgen's pond yesterday when cake on which they were standing broke and they fell into the water They succeeded in getting ashore by swimming.
 Mrs Della Farrel has brought suit in the superior court in Waterbury against Edwin NJ. Smith for posses sion of certain land In Union City. The papers in the case are returnabie on the first Tuesday in April.
 John A. Stringer, teacher of the scientific department of the Nauga- tuck High school, now receives daily from Washington, D. C., weather map showing the weather conditions all over the world and particularly in the United States. The maps are kept on file in the High school.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-27
SchnnIElrI a guicidn-

NEW YORK. March 27.--Jessie Mo Gregor, a winsome. motherless little girl of fourteen. decided she couldn't stand any longer the troubles she had been having at school and smothered herself to desth with gas here. The child's greatest humiliation came on Friday. when she was called before her class fin public school No. "A and publicly reproyed by her teacher.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-27
Lonrworth. to Help Campaign.

TOLEDO, O., March 27.-Ralph D. Cole of Findlay, member of congress from the Eighth Ohio district, has giv- en out a statement that Congressman Nicholas Longworth and his wife, the presidents daughter, are to participate in the fall campaign for Mir. Coles re- election,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-27
Kaiser Abandon, summer cr,,,..

BERLIN. March 2T.-Emperor wil- liam. who delayed starting on his pro posed Mediterranean cruise owing to the deadlock in the Algecirss confer ence. has now entirely abandoned the trip. The statement Is made that it Is now too late for the kaiser to start. The Hamburg-Americsn liner Ham, burg had been chartered for his use during the summer cruise.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-27
Dee. Net Bsy. sell CT In...s.

HOT SPRINGS. Va March Z7.-An- drsv Csrneziefs answer to q telegraph tc question regarding . published re- port that Mir Carne~ie vo1ld invest s10a.esoooo tO csastruct . sub-sy co1- nerfinz Cosey Island snd the Brsax wus ss follows No truth ia report I nesther bSy, seH nsr invest
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-27

To Demand Evidence From Jerome. NEW YORK, March 27. = Judge O'Sullivan has instructed the grand jury that 1t must refuse to permit the case of insurance investigation to be taken from it and should demand all the evidence from District Attorney Jerome.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-27
n,,,,. s.,., n, c,,.,. r.,,

DALLAS. Tex. March 2I. - Sarah Bernhsrdt made her first professional appearance under canvas at Dallas last night. SlIe presented Camille to more than 5000 persons. nearly one half Of whom hsd to stand The re- cpfpts were S1I.oO1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-27
Rn...u s,r, tn R.tir..

NEW YORK March Z5. - Russell ssze's retiremsnt from business Is In- diczfed- It fs said. by his withdrawal frou the e1ecutiTe eonuIttee Of the st. Louis. Iron Mountain and Soztber1 Railway co1p1nJ.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-27

Have you weakness of any kind stomach, back or any organ of the body? Don't dope yourself with ordinary medicine. Hol- listers Rocky Mountain Tea is the supreme cura- tive.pOWer. 5 cents.
 Apothecaries Hall Co.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-27
No Ban on Twain. Books.

NEW YORK, March 27.-The Brook lyn Public library officials deny that they have issued an order withholding Mark Twain's "Huckleberry Finn" and From Sawyer" from children consid- cred to be under the age of discretion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-27
Dr. King--Expert The Ordinary
 Local Dentist

The s m a II dentist does or attempts to do
 everything extracts-fll- crown-bridge and m a k e plates-he is seldom prof. cient in one branch and never in all.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-27

ETON SUIT. Of dressy Panama Cloth in a stylish shade of reseda green, coat trimmed with fiber trimming and soutache braid in self color and white skirt with panel front and circular ' side, $25.O0 the suit
 ETON SUIT. Of red serge. coat trimmed with black braid, small gilt but tons and black velvet and white fiber trimming. circular skirt. S25.OO the suit STYLISH GREY SUITS. Pony coat with turnover collar of blue velvet, satin gored skirt with plaited front.
 $25.O0 the suit
 PONY COAT SUIT. Of grey and white stripe novel, ty goods, coat trimmed with black moire edged with velvet and fiber trimming, coat >lined with white taffeta- Skirt box plaited front and back two folds on bottom skirt, S27.50 the suit
 ETON SUITS. " Of Alice blue chiffon, broad cloth, coat plaited front and back, piped with silk and trimmed with fancy braid. circular skirt plaited front and back, $35.00 the suit
 ETON SUITS. Of light grey chiffon Panama. trimmed with soutache braid,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-27

lace applique and cut steel buttons, circular skirt, plait- ed front. three folds on bot tom of skirt. S35.00 the suit
 WOMEN'S COATS. BLACK BROADCLOTH COATS. Two rows strapping on each seam, notched collar, turnover cuff, lined with taffeta silk,
 S12.50 each BLACK CHIFFON BROAD CLOTH COATS,
 Stitched pieces over shoulders. plain strapping on seams. all silk lined, $15.0O each BLACK CHIFFON BROAD CLOTH COATS. gSE An extra fine quality, Tapped seams with two rows of. stitching taffeta lined through out, $1S.00 each COVERT CLOTH COATS. A very dressy coat having one hundred and twenty-fonr straps on body of coat and sleeves, stitched collar, turn over cuffs, $1S.O0 each
 COVERT BOX COATS. Three patch pockets, one broad and two narrow straps down back, all satin lined, SIS each These. few suits and coats we have described here are but sprinkling from our immense line which we would be glad to have you look over.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-27
Gorky Cominr to Americ..

GOrky COmfn4 to AmeFfca. BERLIN, March 27.-Maxim Gorky, who went from here to Glion, Switzer- land, near Geneva, is about to leave that place for America.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-27
Beware ]!

x. Ladies, don't be betrayed in b. lieving that there is another Bargain Millinery in the city. We are the only original of the old established ladies' hat manufacturers. We have no other branches and all our hats are made on our premises, 265 Bank street. Remember the place. You
 will save one-third by buying direct from the manufacturer. We are ex- elusive in that line. Largest variety in trimmed up hats and millinery goods at wholesale prices. It will bs to your advantage to see our styles and prices before buying elsewhere. Don't make mistake; mark the name and number.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-27

If you are particular, avoid the or dinary dentist; he does inferior work, and always overcharges.
 When you have anything done at Dr Kings you get the services of an expert on that one particular thing. No guessing-No exper- menting-seientihe work only. When your worE is done you can rest assured that you have had the best dental science can achieve. You suffer no psin-neither are you asked to pay more than a mod crate price.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-27
FOR SALE AT RIGHT PRICES.

FOR SALE AT RIGHT PRICES.
 3-family house, Laurel st. Good place for a block on Pleasant st. s3.- 200. Lot e0x105, Dover st, with a two-family house on it; name your price. On Cossett st, a two-family house, s2,250, small amount down. A good six-family block. rents for s1,00s per year, s9.200.
 HENRY STACKMAN,
 Real Estate, Loans and Insurance. 21 East Msin street Telephone 23o
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-27
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W0men's Suits and Coats in 2us
 the New Spring Styles.

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