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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-28
The Hair Under the Microscope.


 Placed under a powerful microscope, the hair shows a surface covered with strong. coarse, jagged teeth and more strongly resembles 0 coarse, rough rasp. Dealers in human hair can tell in moment whether the locks offered them have been cut off or combed out. They do this by rubbing the hairs through their fingers. If the hair has been cut from the head and has not been misplaced, 1t remains in its origi- nal position. If 1t has been pulled or combed out and put together regard less of the direction in which it grew, one portion of 1t will slip to the right and the other to the left It does this because the jagged edges engage upon each other and pull in opposite direc- tions. The philosophy of this is demon strated by drawing hair first one way then the other through the fingers, which slip easily toward the point, while considerable resistance is felt when the fingers are drawn from the point toward the end next the head.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-28

losing the game-by some of the in genious financial devices you are no doubt familiar with. But about Crock cit, now. Won't this confinement be likely to have damaged his speed for a day or twoY
 "Ah, perhaps" the landlord replied, but, bless ye. that won't matter. There's four more in his heat tomor- row. Two I know aren't tryers, and the other two can hold in at couple of quld apiece any day. The third round and final won't be till tomorrow week, and he'll be as it as ever by then. It's as safe as ever it was"
 It was on the following Sunday week that Martin Hewitt i'll his rooms in London, turned over his paper and read, under the head "Padfield Annual 135 Yards Handicap" this announce ment: Final heat, Crockett, first; Willis, second; Trewby, third; Owen, 0; Howell, 0. A runaway win by near ly three yards"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-28
Uses For Fruit Seeds.

The seeds or stones of many fruits which would apparently seem useless have some economic value, and in this connection we are speaking chiefly of those which are often thrown away, passing over many that are applied to ornamental uses. In certain parts of Egypt date stones are boiled to soften them, and the camels and cattle are fed upon them. They are calcined by the Chinese and are said to enter into the composition of their india ink. In Spain they are burned and powdered for dentifrice, and vegetable ivory nuts are said to be applied to the same pur- poses. Some species of attalea nuts are burned in Brazil to blacken the raw caoutchouc or india rubber. The seed or stone of the tamarind is some times prescribed in India in cases of Lysentery as tonic and in the form of an electuary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-28

' Asst HsAs" sSSfes wv sstte v S"tssses cit running tomorrow. The man who has sold you is Steggles."
 "StegglesT' -
 "Steggles it is. At the very first, when Steggles rushed in to report sammy Crockett missing. I suspected him. You didn't, suppose?"
 No. He's always been considered a straight man, and he looked as startled ns anybody"
 "Yes, I must say he acted it very well. But there was something suspi- cious in his story. What did he say? Crockett had remarked chilliness and asked for a sweater, which Steggles went to fetch. Now. just think. You understand these ...sgs. Would any trainer who Knew his business (as steggles does) have gone t5sbring out a sweater for his man to change for his jersey in the open air. at the very time the man was complaining of chillinessf I Of course not. He would have taken his man indoors again and let him change there under shelter. Then sup posing Steggles had really been sur prised at missing Crockett, wouldn't he have looked about, found the gate open and told you 1. was open when he first came inf He said nothing of that-we found the gate open for our selves"
 But, if steggles was selling us. why couldn't he have drugged the ladf That would have been a deal simpler"
 Because steggles Is a good trainer and has a certain reputation to keep up. It was much the safer thing to connive at Kidnapping. That put all the active work into other hands and left him safe even If the trick failed. Now. you remember that we traced the prints of Crockett's spiked shoes to within a couple of yards of the fence and that there they ceased suddenlyT'
 Yes" said Kentish.
 But I was sure that 1t was by that gate that Crockett had left and by no other. As the footprints ceased where they did and were not repeated any where in the lane I knew that he had taken his spiked shoes oT-probably changed them for something else. be- cause a runner anxious as to bis chances would never risk walking on bare feet. with a chance of cutting them. Ordinary broad. smooth soled slippers would leave no impression on the coarse cinders bordering the track. and nothing short of spiked shoes would leave a mark on the hard path In the lane behind Tbe spike tracks were leading not directly toward the door. but in the direction of the fence. when they stopped Somebody had handed or thrown the slippers over the fence. and he had changed them on the spot The enemy had calculated upon the spikes leaving a track in the lane that might lead us in our search and had aTzneed accordingly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-28

like paper, no heels and long spikes, hurt your feet horribly if you walk on hard ground, don'tlthey?"
 "Ay. that they do-enough to cripple you.'
 Well, she knew this--I think know who told her-and she promised to bring you a new pair of slippers and to throw them over the fence for you to come out in"
 T s'pose she's been tellin' you all this" Crockett said mournfully. You couldn't ha' seen the letter; saw her tear 1t up and put the bits in her pocket. She asked me for 1t in the lane in case Steggles saw It."
 Well, at any rate, you sent Steggles away, and the slippers did come over, and you went into the lane. You walk ed with her as far as the road at the end, and then you were seized and gagged and put into carriage"
 'That was Browdie did that" said Crockett, .'and another chap I don't know. But-why, this is Padfeld High street! They told me it was Newstead Hatch. They drove for about three or four hours and kept me down on the floor between the seats, so as couldn't see where we was going"
 Done for two reasons,' said Hewitt first, to mystify you and prevent any discovery of the people directing the conspiracy, and, second, to be able to put you indoors at night and unob- served But there is the Hare and Hounds just in front. We'll pull up here, and I'll get out and see if the coast is clear. I fancy Mir. Kentish would rather you came in unnoticed."
 Tn few seconds Hewitt was back, and Crockett was conveyed indoors by side entrance Hewitt's instructions to the landlord were few, but em- phatic. Don't tell Steggles about it." he said. Make an excuse to get rid of him, and send him out of the house. Take Crockett into some other bed- room, not bis own, and let your son look after him. Then come here, and I'll tell you all about it."
 sammy Crockett was undergoing a heavy grooming with white embroca- tion at the hands of Sergeant Kentish when the landlord returned to Hewitt. Docs Danby know you've got himT he asked. How did you do it?"
 "Danby doesn't know yet, and with luck he won't know till he sees Crock
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-28
Hours of Deepest Sleep.

The period of deepest sleep varies from three to five o'clock. An hour or two after going to bed you sleep very soundly; then your slumber grows gradually lighter, and 1t is easy enough to waken you at one or two o'clock But when four o'clock comes you are in such state of somnolence that it would take a great deal to rouse you
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-28
"Crocodiie Tears."

Sham tears or hypocritical sorrow. are alluded to .s crocodile tears," in allusion to the tradition that croco- diles moan and sigh to allure persons to their vicinity.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-28
An Obvious Nature Fake.

Orator (excitedly)-The American eagle. whether 1t is roaming the des- erts of India or climbing the forests of Canada. will not draw in its horns or retire into its shell!-Independent
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-28
"The Wistful Rich,"

It was one of the faces of the wist- full rich, unsatisfied from very fulfil ment of desire. hungry for hunger Margaret Sherwood in the Atlantic Monthly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-28
At the Zoo.

Mamma" asked Tommy, peering through the iron fence that inclosed the animals. which is the kangaroo and which Is the kangarooster?"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-28
PronenItor of 1hou,and.-

The Pied Bull Inn. at Islington. is said to have been the first house in England at which tobacco vas smoked.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-28
.Just What He Wac.

He never gave a present or treated anyone. but he had a good time him. self" Sort of happy mean. ehr'-- Harvard Lampoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-28
rurhIn.. nrnuinn in r.,...

Turbine propeIlers are steadily growing in favor both in the British navy and the merchant service
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-28
Why7

"I wonder" said the man with the bulbous nose. why 1t is that the wom- an with the pie crust face always wants to wear a peach colored waist. |"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-28
The Yellow Streak.

If there be one thing the normal man despises it Is the streak of yel- low" whether in brute or human.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-28
Great L.bor.s.vIno Invention.

An engineer in East Java claims to have invented an implement with which two men can cut IS tons of sugar cane a day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-28
sreeo of Elevators.

The fastest elevators run at . speed equal to about IT miles a boar.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-28
Think sun.trok. Evil Genius.

tnInS ouhstroke ENl Sehlus. Sunstroke in Egypt is an evil genius which. according to the natives. must be massaged into the forehead and bitten out.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-28

Extent ef Jspanese Empire. The area of Japan is 147.4s7 square miles.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-28


 housef I knocked at Danby's door and asked for the keys of those shops. I couldn't have theml The servant told me Danby was out Ca manifest lie, for l had just seen him and that nobody could see the shops till Monday, but got out of her the address of the shops. and that was all wanted at the time.
 "Now. why was nobody to see those shops till Mondayl The interval was suspicious just enough to enable Crockett to be sent away again and cast loose after the satufday racing. supposing him to be kept in one of the empty buildings. I went of at once and looked at the shops. forming my conclusions as to which would he the most likely for Danby's purpose. Here I had another confirmation of my Ideas. Danby had taken the keys away-and on Thursday. the very day with some trivial excuse and hadn't brought them back. That was all wanted or could expect in the way of guidance. The whole thing was plain. The rest you know all about.-
 Well. you're certainly as smart as they give you credit for. I must say. But suppose Danby had taken down hls To Let notice, what would you have done thenT'
 We had our course even then. We should have gone to Danby, astounded him by telling him all about his little games. terrorired him with threats of the law. and made him throw up bis hand and send Crockett back. But as 1t is. you see. be doesn't know at this moment-probably won't know til to- morruw afternoon-that the lad Is safe and sound here. You will probably rse the interTsl to make him pay for
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-28
Stylish Millinery

The assortment includes the really popular styles, and our milliner will carry out sug- gestions from you in rearranging to individ- ualize your selection. We have both the sim pie and the more elaborate hats, which you are privileged to charge to your account.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-28

This department will supply all members of the family. We have all the latest shapes and still have the old favortes. Our shoes are comfortable, and will give wear and sat- isfaction. Our assortment includes the vari- ous feathers, such as Enamel or Patent Leather. Vici Calf Skin, Box and Velour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
THE DRINKING OF WATER.

It Is said to be a fact that great many people do not drink sufficient water Whether this Is due to the applicability of the water supplied to not few of the cities of this country or to other causes the fact is said to remain, and the statement is made that directly there to is to be traced not little of the sick ness doctors are called upon to treat. Es- pecially Is this true of disorders of the kidneys and bladder, which organs are said to be greatly benefited by tho flush ing that naturally follows the free use of good drinking water. The lack of such flushing Is asserted to be in large meas ure responsible for many of the kidney and bladder disorders with which physi- clans have to contend favorite and successful treatment for such cases, used by progressive medical men, consists of the administration three times day of a tablespoonful of this prescription, which any first class pharmacist can compound: A oz. Fluid Extract of Buchu, h OF. Fluid Extract of Uva Ursi, oz. Amet Cordial, 4 oz. Fluid Extract of Liverwort and 15 ozs. water A feature of this treatment is the direction to the patient to drink plenty of water and to continue the use of the medicine for at least month, in order that the impurities which cause the disorder may be entirely eliminated from the system.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
Story of the Alr-Brake.
om Everybody's for May.

From Everybodys for May.
 The story of the invention of the air brake reads like fiction. After the idea of controlling the brakes from tho en- zine cab had been suggested to young Westinghouse by head-on collision, the writer says
 His first thought was an automatic brake attached to the couplers. This soon proved itself fallacious. Then he tried steam. But test convinced him that here, too, he was working along imprac- tical lines. By the time steam was sent from the engineers cab to the brakes 1t had lost all power. At this point came fate.
 "The sun of an August monday was blazing with a heat so intense that man was prostrate. In the Westinghouse agri- cultural works all activity was hushed Most of them were away at dinner; in the little wooden office that stood a few rods from the works the clerks yawned with exhaustion. At one of the desks however, was a mind the steaming heat could not subdue. Then. as now, George Westinghouse knew neither heat nor cold when there was work to do. On this day. as usual, he was putting in the noon hour at his fathers office, working on his brake plans. Immersed in his labors. he was suddenly starled by the appearance at his side of a little girl
 "'Wont you take 1t, pleaseT she said; they'-pointing to the clerks-'don't want it.
 This magazine. I'm putting in my vacation getting subscriptions.'
 MT. Westinghouse has always been generous and good-natured. Quite natur- ally therefore, he took it, abstractedly, never dreaming of the tremendous results that were to flow from his slight kind ness. The little girl thanked him and dis appeared. She never entered his life again. Even her name is forgotten and the name of the magazine.
 "The magazine came along in due course of time, and Mir. Westinghouse was idly turning its leaves one September evening, when his attention was riveted by small item that described the build ing of the Mont Cenis tunnel. It related that compressed air was being used as motive power for drills working three thousand feet underground. Instantly the mind of the inventor saw the light.
 I've got itv he exclaimed, and throw ing down the magazine he began to sketch roughly the plans of the first afr brake as it was afterward applied"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
House Furnishings

Liddell's famous Irish Damasks in new pat terns-full 70 and 72-inch-$1.00 and QEc $125 values-this sale, yard ........... OOI
 Napkins to match-per 2 E0
 72-inch extra fine Satin Damasks-a hand some line of patterns 50 goods 10 this sale-yard ......... .AsAO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28

Lhe Octopus, which will be one of the boats in the forthcoming competition, is tAe largest submarine ever built for the government She Is a little over 100 feet long, F feet abeam, and has a displace- ment practically of 255 tons The sub marines which the British navy is con structing are of the same type as the Octopus, and in fact constructed under the same patents, the British naval con- structors recognizing that the United States has succeeded in producing the best type of submarines. The Octopus has a radius of action of 1000 miles, and although her contract speed Is said to have been ten knots on the surface and eight knots submerged, she has exceeded her requirements by more than one knot at her recent builders trials. She has dual motive power, employing gasoline when operating on the surface and stor- age batteries when submerged. She car ries four torpedoes, two in place ready for firing at any moment, and one In eacn of two tubes. Her torpedo arrange bent is so ingeniously arranged that she can fire and reload and fire again in six minutes. No battleship In the world can withstand one of these torpedoes.
 Her complement Is a crew of fifteen men, although she can be successfully operated with six. She carries a portable O., -.lt. comprising all the necessities to enable such crew 10 live on board in perfect comfort and ease even though the boat may be submerged to depth of 200 feet. There is an abundant sup ply of atmosphere from compressed air in large tubes, cooking Is done on an electric stove. and the boat is lighted throughout by electricity. Jules Verne was only a few years ahead of his time when he wrote "Ten Thousand Leagues Under the Sea-" But the builders of the Octopus have invented appliances for their boat of which Verne never dreamed
 The Octopus has device by which those navigating the boa submerged can plain ly see what is going on for miles around on the surface This invention Is called the periscope. It is long instrument which when mounted on the back of the boat looks much like a small stove pipe, about three inches in diameter The boat comes within eight or ten feet of the surface and projects the periscope above the surface of the water. It cannot be seen at distance greater than few hundred yards, yet it has a range of 30 degrees of the horizon. It catches every object within this horizon. and by clev- erly devised system of mirrors and re- fectors, the operator sits calmly at his desK in the boat ten feet below the sur ia lc and is able to see every object on the surface as plainy as if he had pro- jected his own head out of the water and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
White Wash Goods

Airline Cloth-a sheer silk and cotton wash fabric which is a leading feature of our depart ment this season. Two qualities-the 65c grade in this sale 50c-the 85c lEo quality, yard ..................... VOO
 Wash Chiffon-a beautiful quality for com mencement dresses-50 inches wide-regular 60c quality-on sale, A00
 Very fine white Organdie-32 inches wide exceptionally smooth, even 00O weave-yard .................... AAC
 A 36-inch Suiting Linen in two weights-one handkerchief, the other heavier-both have round thread and warranted pure linen-goods well worth 40c yard-Sae 0Qn price, yard .............,....... 6ON
 Butchers Linenne-a round thread cotton suiting with old Irish linen finish f0tn worth 18c yard-in this sale, yard. lA2C
 9O-inch Sheeting Linen-to be used for suit ing and skirts as well as bed linen QQo full $1.25 value-sale, yard ............ .OOV
 40-inch Victoria Lawn - splendid smooth weave suitable for dresses or lingerie 1El1o 15c value sale, yard ................1V 1V2C
 25c Dimities in a good variety of check and stripe patterns in this sale at, fGO
 3O-inch Lingerie Cloth for waists or dresses 25c fabric at, fQD yard .................... AVN
 Dotted Swisses in various sized dots -also embroidered effects-25c and 35c 1QO vaues-in this sale at, yard ........... lOV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28

to every feature of submarine work de- vised this scheme originally, but 1t does and now for part of their improved boats. One of the greatest obstacles is the impossibility of seeing under water. There are various other objections to the diving compartment which naval men make, which 1t is claimed overlap its ad- vantages, and furthermore impair the efficiency of the submarine In other re- spects But nevertheless the Lake Is to be given an opportunity to demonstrate what she can do and whether she will be able to perform the achievements claimed for her.
 raval men are looking forward with much interest to the result of these man. euvers as a great deal pertaining to the future of the navy depends upon the &C., complishments of these little terrors of the deep.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28

was using a powerful glass. Thus the Octopus is able to approach within short distance of a battleship, get its ex- act location and range unobseryed, and discharge a torpedo which will blow Dreadnought out of the water in thirty seconds and send 1t, distorted wreck to the bottom with all on board
 The Octopus dives and rises with the ease of fish, and the process by which 1t performs this feat is simplicity itself when understood. Under normal condi- tions her bouyance keps her upon the surlace. the same as it does any other vessel When the order Is given to dive, sufficient volume of water is admitted in her tanks to destroy what Is known as her reserve bouyance that which keeps her afioaD, diving rudder on ei.ner side is' adjusted, and her course is turned downward so that instead of moving straight ahead on the surface, she moves downward under her own motive power until the proper level Is reached The angle of the diving rudder Is then changed and she assumes her normal position. When she wishes to rise the water is forced out of the tanks, the bouyance returns, the rudder Is adjusted and she "dives up" In other words. it may be said she Is so arranged that she will run either down hill or up hill in the water Naval men consider the octopus as the greatest achievement yet accomplished in submarine boat building. The boat Is steel constructed and cigar shaped with sort of coming tower upon her back Entrance to the boat Is effect ed through this coming tower, which Is dramatically sealed at all times except when the boat comes to the surface and the cap is raised from the inside.
 The Octopus will have as her principal competitor as these tests, the Lake, a boat of radically different type, but prac- ticaIly of the same size and dlsplace- ment. The Lake operates upon what Is known as the 'even keel' system. She sinks rather than dives. She is hauled LID and down in theewater much like an elevator, her keel being kept horizontal or parallel with the surface at all times< It is claimed for her that this plan gives her greater stability. although this is denied by the advocates of the other type of boat but this method does not allow her to attain the same speed In submerging and emerging as the diving type of boat which is a matter of high est importance when in action.
 One of the features of the Lake Is diving compartment in the bottom of the vessel from which a door can be opened and a diver sent out from the boat. 1t Is the old and simple principle of the diving bell revived Great advantage is claimed for the use of this compartment In the way of cutting cables. destroying mines. an II affording an avenue of escape In case o. accident.
 Naval men, however seriously doubt the utility of such device. The French