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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-23
(To be Continued.)
BIRD HUNT IN MlDocEAN.
Valuable Penguin Chased Over Docks
 and Recaptured.

A penguin hunt during . winter storm in the mid-Atlantic was one of the odd experiences of R. B. Jones, who returned yesterday from bird buying trip abroad, says the Minneapo- lis Journal. Commissioned to buy the stock for the great aviaries at Big Island park, MT. Jones was returning with some 50 out of the 1000 birds he had purchased at the various markets in England and on the continent. His travelling proteges were lashed in small crates on the upper deck in the lee of the smokestacks.
 One morning when the seas were running high and no passengers dared to venture upon the decks crate con- taining penguin broke loose, crashed down to lower deck and broke open. Mir. Penguin promptly emerged from the debris and started on tour of ex- ploration. It happens that penguins are not available in the market every day. this specimen being one of two which Mir. Jones bought on the London docks of sailor just in from Africa. Consequently he saw that heroic steps were to be taken at once if one of his rarest birds was to be saved. In i'm minent danger of being washed away by the big combers, he and sailor chased the escaped prisoner over the sloping, slippery decks until the bird was again safely caged and slowed away.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-23
A NoveIjst's Mission,

The neglect of Disraeli's writings may be in part due to the fact that most people think it is below the dig nifty of a statesman. or of any man following what is called serious" profession, to compose works of fic- tion. Certainly, many do not yet understand that the man who writes novels may be a very wise man; they do not realize that accurately to portray human nature and to present pictures of life is not only most worthy, but also most dimcult task, requiring for its performance an in- telligence far above the average, acute powers of observation, and a keen sense of humor. For surely the great novelist is the observer sounding the depths, while others glance at the sur face and examine the mysteries of life, while others are content to overlook even the obvious.-Melville's Victorian Novelists.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-23
New Theory of sleep.

Sir William Covers has recently de- veloped a new theory of sleep. Accord ing to his explanation. the suspension of consciousness in sleep is probably due to a break and make" action among the brain cells. The activity of the brain is considered to be due to nerve cells. from which spring nerve cords that go on dividing and subdividing until they terminate in little knobs. Formerly 1t was be- lieved that the nerve cells of the brain were in permanent connection by means of their terminals; but now it appears that these are only in oppo- sition and capable of being separated. The hypothesis is that during sleep such separation takes place. and the fact that narcotic substances are cap able of inducing sleer is held to sup port this view.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-23
CLOTHES ECONOMY
GARMENTS FOR THE RAPIDLY GROWING LITTLE ONES.
skillful Management Means the Say. ing of Many Doilars-Some Inn portant Hints as to tho Best
 Methods to use.

Only mother of family of grow. ing school children knows the work and expense attached to keeping pace with their needs in the way of clothes.
 No sooner has a tuck been let out than border must be added to keep the skirt at proper length. and so 1t goes.
 Oftentimes garments outgrown by one child will nicely fit another, and again, with little alteration, several months or a season may be added to its wear.
 To lengthen a coat and impart an up-to-date air we show long coat of plaid with plain border, and flat col. lar outlined with braid. The sleeves have been heightened and frightened with the plain cloth.
 The width of the border may be reg ulated according to present needs, and a cape may be added over the should. CTS or top of sleeves. The same effect for collar Is carried out in back as shown in front
 A new coat of English suiting, tweed or heavy serge would be very serv. iceable for garment made over this mode. The upper part pretty shade of brown and the lower of tan with brown or black braid Is good color scheme.
 Quite happy effect is produced in g little frock which may be applied to a high-necked dress that requires reno vation. The top part has been cut out and an .all-over lace-yoke mounted on chiffon or very sheer silk muslin ad. justed. Or lace chemisette may be added. Chemisettes are shown. in point Venise, bebe Irish and guipure from 50 cents to $1.50. Straight or pointed cuffs are added. When an all.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-23
FISH THAT SWALLOW SAND.
Ocean Denlxens Which Load Their
 Stomachs with Ballast.

An official of the fish commission. at Washington, states that captains of fishing smacks in the North sea have found that codfish at certain times of the year take sand into their stomachs as ballast" This, it would appear, is done when the fish are about to migrate from the shallow water covering the southern banks of the North sea to the deeper water farther north.
 It has been observed that fish caught on the southern banks just be- fore the migration begins and those caught in the northern waters after 1t is completed have sand in their stomachs and that the sand Is dis charged after the arrival of the fish at the southern banks on the return migration.
 In proof of this it is stated that tho sand found in the fish often differs in color and quality from that of the bot tom where they are caught.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-23

paused.
 Do you know the wayT he inquir- ed, with note of solemnity. "Where?" Ariel had not risen. "To the library" Of course" she said, beaming upon him. T was about to ask you if you wouldn't speak to the judge for me. This is such comfortable old friend, this chair"
 Speak to him for you?" repeated the nonplused Eugene. She nodded cheerfully. If may trouble you. Tell him certainly shall be glad to see him."
 Eugene went. There was nothing else to do. And he wished with every step that the distance to the portals of the library might have been greater.
 In whatever guise he delivered the summons. it was perfectly efficacious. A door slammed, heavy and rapid tread was heard in the hall, and Ariel. without otherwise moving, turned her head and offered a brilliant smile of
 
 greeting.
 Tt was good of you," she said as the doorway filled with red, imperial wrath, ''to wish to have little chat with me. I'm anxious, of course, to go over my affairs with you. and last night after my journey was too tired. But now we might begin, not in detail. of course. just yet. That will do for later when I've learned more about business"
 The great one had stopped on the threshold.
 Madam" he began coldly. "when I say my library mean my
 "Oh, yes" she interrupted. with ami able weariness; q know. You mean you keep all the papers and books of the estate in there. but I think we'd better put them off for few days
 I'm not talking about the estatev' he exclaimed. "What want to talk to you about is being seen with Joseph Loudenw
 Yes" she nodded brightly. That's along the line we must take up first"
 Yes, it is" He hurled his bull bass at her. You knew everything about him and his standing in this communi- ty! know you did. because Mrs. Pike told me you asked all about him from Mamie after you came last night, and. see here, don't you a1 ..s..
 ''Oh, but knew before that" she laughed. T had a correspondent in Canaan. one who has always taken a great interest in Mir. Louden. asked Miss Pike only to get her own point of view" '
 T want to tell you. madam" he shouted, coming toward her, that no member of my household'-
 That's another point we must take up today. Pm glad you remind me of it." she said thoughtfully. yet with so compelling an intonation that he stopped his shouting in the middle of word. stopped with an apoplectic splutter We must arrange to put the old house in order at once"
 Well arrange nothing of the sort" he responded after moment of angry silence. ."You're going to stay right here" H. ., "Ah. know your hospitality" she bowed graciously. But of course I must not tax 1t too far. And about Mir. Louden? As I said. I want to Rneak fO vor aho,,t hin, |"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-23

'It's one of those simpler Grfeg things, ie,4r t.' he sdfd.
 Yes" he intervened harshly, ESQ do l. and I'm going to do 1t quick! You'll fnd''-
 Again she mysteriously baffied him. Hes a dear old friend of mine. you know. and 1 have made up my mind that we both need his help. you and l."
 "What..'
 "Yes." she continued calmly, fin a business way. I mean. 1 know you have great interests in a hundred di- rections. all more important than mine. It isn't fair that you should bear the whole burden Of my affairs. and think it will be best to retain Mfr. Louden as my man of business. He could take all the cares of the estate off your shoulders"
 Martin Pike spoke no word. but he looked at her strangely, and she watch cd him with sudden keenness. leaning forward In her chair, her gaze alert but quiet. fixed on the dilating pupils of his eyes. He seemed to become dizzy. and the choleric scarlet which had overspresd his broad face and big neck faded splotchIly.
 Still keeping her eyes upon him. she went on: T haven't asked him yet. and 90 I don't know whether or not he'll consent. but I think 1t possible that be may come to see me this after noon. and if he does we can propose 1t to him together and % over things . little"
 Judge Pike recovered his voice. Hell get . warm welcome" he prom ised huskily. if he sets foot on my preuises-
 You mean you prefer I shouldn't receive him bereY' sbe nodded pleas sntIy- Then certainly I shall not Such things are much better for oGcee: you are quite right She swept light sy and quickly to the door. where she paused gathering her skirts T shall not detzin you another instant, And if Nr. Lo1de1 comes this afternoon I'll remember. I'll not let him come in of colrxe Ii viii be perhaps pIeas-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-23

Coat heightened with cloth collar and border.
 half-worn dress.
 over lace is used, then a lace edge must be added as a finish.
 Lines of black velvet are put on in a series of rows alternating with ovals.
 A rich wine-red cashmere trimmed with black velvet and ecru or cream lace would be very attractive so treated.
 The soft silk and mousseline fabrics are most favored for young girls party gowns; chiffon cloth is also highly effective over ivory tints or Dresden lowered messaline.
 The preferred trimming for frocks of this type Is self ruffies. ribbon or lace, and in some cases all three are associated.
 Girlish simplicity is the dominant note. however. and the shirring. shocking, tucking and plating that are so much In vogue this season are never prettier than in these diaphan. ous materials.
 An adjustable collar often adds a brightening touch to half.worn dress. This one has tab ends that drop below the waist line.. and forms the usual square shape in the back. The belt half encircles the waist. The cuffs are also adjustable.
 For everyday service a set of pique, linen or duck, with plain or button. holed edge. may be laundered and al. ways kept fresh and clean.
 Dancing frocks for young girls are of tinted crystal net trimmed with white Chantilly lace showing a wreath and bowknot design. outlined in gath. cred Liberty ribbon. Pale blue, pink and green are all smart, and . slender garniture of flowers borders the open neck.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-23

anter to talk over my proposition as we walk" There was very faint, spicy odor, like wild roses and cinnamon. left in the room where Martin Pike stood alone, staring whitely at the open door way.
 
 (To be Continued.)
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-23
Monsy In oarden p,teh.

;. v Money In Garden Patch. ~ {. In little garden patch. three by ed feet. Charles g. Grimes. of washingtdG
 Vt, haa succeeded In raising nearly four bushels of fine onions. At thiu
 rate an acre would produce a,sox
 bushels, which would bring about S1t, 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-23
UnsportsmanIike Prayer.

Old Roman sportsmen sought by every means. human and superhuman. to win their chariot races. Douglas Sladen. in his Carthage and Tunic," tells how the archaeologists have re covered various imprecations used by owners of racing chariots and buried in tombs before the races. Here is an example: T adjure thee SO bind the hands. the head and the heart of Victorious tomorrow as I hold this cock bound. Bind also the members of the horses which he may drive, hinder them from springins forward. Precipitate their driver from the char lot, 90 that he may be dragged across the hippodrome-"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-23
Self crisleIsnn.

The present house of lords is aM anomaly in our midst; it is the iaugh- ing stock of the other nations. and{ sooner or later we shall have to tackle the question of its rsformstion- -Nottinsham (Eng) Express. ..1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-23
Trains Again.

Once again long. graceful trains are to be seen, and as they are becoming alike to short and tall. stout and slen- der, 1t is to be hoped that the fash. ion has come to stay-were such a thing to be dreamed of It is to be noticed that most of the younger women still have their ball gowns cut rather short-that is, while long all around the train is scarcely mo- ticeable. Naturally. the comfort of a short dancing gown is great. but then the charming lines given to the figure by long sweep of silk or satin should moro than compensate for the slight inconvenience, and as . matter of fact, . long train is no more dificult to manage and looks far better when gathered up than . shorter one.
 The Light From Within.
 Every right action and true thought Sets the seal of its beauty on person and face.-RuskiB.
 France Had Firss Newspaper.
 France published the first news paper in 1ees; tie first English rews paper appeared in lsz2.
 AnImaIs with Lens Teneses-
 0iraRes and ant eateYs have tongues nearly t~o feet h Ieneth-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-23
The Formidable Den, PIn.

Huh" scornfuIly snorted the nickelpla,ed safety pin You are not in the same class with me"
 -Oh, you haven't any cause to be stuck up." re,orted the ordinary pin Speaking of classes. some of us have occupied chairs in the foremost schools and colleges"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-23
France Had Fir,, Nev,u.,e,.

France published the first news paper h 1ses; tEs first English rews paper appeared in lsz7.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-23
AaImaIe wIth lena Tenaues.

oiraRes and ant eaters have tongues nearly t~o feet h length.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-23
Not Evenly Balanced.

-Bgt his salary is equal to the amount of york he does. Isn't it.- Gracious, No. that would be ~. fut-
 ~Hcv do yoa near-
 Why. he'd be O overvorked he'd kAra na<yous nrosxx,xiun-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-23
By BOOTH HARRINGTON,
"This after1foon"' The thought took away his breath, and he became paler.
CHAPTER XII.

CHAPTER XII.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-23

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-23

t4utn 19 nl6t-tAo83 fare from New York to Hamburg. Germany? t2D Where may one write to obtain information concerning a German music school! t3D When one is about to publish . book does he always have 1t typevrittenz Does the author send the publisher a copy of the book before . price is decided upon?
 A. About one hundred dollars f2D To the school itself. (3D It is wise to do 90 to facilitate the work of readers Publishers do not buy books without knowing something about them. 90 naturally they read the manuscript first of all- Write your book and then submit the manu- script to . pubIieher vho issues that ela@ of books-and then to another.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-11-05
IHF LNGEL 0F lElIR

Israel Ludlow, the aeronaut whose experiments wi,b flying machines have so greatly impaired his health, still perseyeres in bis aeronautical research, es, and one day he said
 "J bear my accident patiently. It happened, no doubt, because 1t was to happen, sun keep on with flying. I om something of tatanst I suppose. "
 He unused a moment.
 "YOu knew how profoundly they be- Ijeve in fate in the East9" he said, "There is a story that they tell about it there,
 "A certain sultan was giving audi ence one morning when the grand vi- zier came and prostrated himself at the foo, of the dais.
 :" Rise, vizier, said the sultan, gra- ciousIy, and tell me why are you so pale and why do you ,remble so 9
 '''Alas, lord,' the vizler answered, 'Iu that shadowy corner by the ivory screen the Angel of Death is standing. For a long time he has stood there, and continually he fixes on me an earnest and strange lock-
 "The vIzier wruug his hands,
 "Lord, would not die,' he said. Lord, grant thy slave permission to set out forthwith for smyrna, Thus, i, may be, I will escape the dreadful vis- iJant.
 "The sultan, with a nod, granted the vizier that wish, and the poor man has tened forth with all speed to make ready for the journey. Then the su,- tau beckoned the angel to him.
 ." Art thou he said truly the Angel of Dea5h?'
 " Yes replied the other indiGer- eutly,
 "The sultan nodded his head Then he sad gravely;
 " Why hast thou looked with such strange earnestuess at my vizter?' D" Because, said the angel, T wou- dered what he was doing here, for have orders to kill him in Smyrna. '"- Washington Star.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-11-05
GIRL BABYS
 AWFUL ECZEMA
Sight of Eye DestrOyedby Disease Tried Five Doctors but Grew Worse Hi Agony Eight Months Parents Discouraged, Until They Tried Cuticura Remedies
IN ONE WEEK ALL
 SORES DISAPPEARED

"Our little girl, one year and half old. was taken with eczema or that was what the doctor said it was. We called in the family doctor and he gave some tablets and said she would be all right in a few days. The eczema grew worse and we called in doctor No. 2. ho said she was teething, as soon as Che teeth were through she would be all right. But she still grew worse, Doe tor No. 8 said it was eczema. By this time she was nothing but yellow, preenish sore. Well, he said he could help her, SO we let him try it about Q week. One morning we discovered Q little yellow pimple on one or her ewes. Of course we 'phoned for doctor No. 8. He came over and looked her over and said that he could not do any thinr more for her, that we had better take her to some eye specialist, since lg was an ulcer. So we went to Oswego to doctor No. 4, and he said the eye sight was gone, but that he could help iJ. We thought we would try doctor No. Q. Well. that proved the bame, only he charged SlO more than doctor No. 4. We were nearly discouraged. ] saw one of the Cuticura advertisements ln the paper and thought we would try the Cuticura Treatment, so ] went and purchased O set Of CutlCurl heueQle5b which cost me Sl, and in three days our daughter, who had been sick about eight months, showed great improve ment, and in one week all sores had dis appeared. Of course it could not re- store the eyesight, but if VIC had used Cuticura in time l am confident that it would have saved the eye. We think there is no remedy so good for any skin trouble or impurity of the blood as Cuticura. Mir. and Mrs. Frank Abbott, R. F. D. No. 9, Fulton, Oswego Co.,, N. r., August 17, l9O6."
 Complete External and Internal Treatment for Every HumOr of Infants, Children, and Adults con- Estg Of Clslcura Soap Co Cleanse thc skin, Cuil- cura Ointment Co Heal thO Skin, and CufIeuu RCsOlvCn Cor n the form Of Chocolate Coated IulE, In vals Of sXty) Co Purify Che Blood Sold through out the world. Potter Drug & Chem Corp. Sole prOpB, Boston, Mass
 Ss- Mailed Free, CutIcura Book on thc.Skln.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-11-05
\ DANGEROUS CONDITION

"3achel0rs" said George Ade at . diuner-Mr. Ade is himselfa a bachelor -"have a cre,ain grim and $ lrdoni3 hu. nor, due, DO doubt, ,o the bIaokuess of their lonely lives.
 'I was once remOns,ratlng with a bachelor in New York,
 |" No, I said to him, stay here with Us. A poker game is to start soon, Don't you know, my dear fellow, that a man should never call on a girl when he has been drinking?'
 " That is right, said the bachelor, taking of his hat and coat. Many a man has become engaged through so doing.'" -Ex.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-11-05

Yesterdays press dispatches tell us that Morgan and company have bought two hundred thousand shares Of stock of the Alton Railroad in order that Mir. Hartman may be saved from being de- thrOned by Fish in the fight which has been raging for the past few weeks over the election of new directorate for the road Evidently, by this time,
 Mir. Hartman is convinced that 1t was a whale and not a Fish that he landed,
The daily Alaskan., 1907-11-05
GOT WHAT WAS COMING TO HIM

Public confidence is, to a bank, what her good reputation is to 8 woman, ard it needs just the same care for it's con- tinuity, They are both actively sensi- tive to the bruiting tongue of rumOr and they have both to be- careful about the company they keep. The science of banking admits in it's premise that it is based altogether upou pubic credit, and men who make profession of banking are either taught, or learn, that public confidence is a finer asse, than all the bullion they store in their vaults, and, the successful banker is a man of instinct and conservatism, who looks with aversion upon the iucucsioa into his business Of piratical men who regard banking as merely Q means to an end, and that end the successful manipulation of investment stocks for speculative purposes. When HeiDze broke into the banking business iu the East, fresh from his Montana pecula- tiOD, reputable bankers turned against him and drove him out because bis presence was Q constant menace to the substantial banking interests of New York.
 Itis withal much better that 8 crisis should have come and that a few rich grafters like Heinze should have been relieved of their bank roles than that the public should have been made vic tlms to the profit of the exchange Op- orators, Mir. Heinze has gotten hard fall, 1t is true, but he was handed no more than was coming to hilu.