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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-21
GAIN IN EoyPr's POPULATION.
Next Census ls Expected to Show
 Good Increase.

Egypt Is to have . new census taken. Taking the census fn Egypt, and, in fact, in all eastern countries, is an extremely dificult and delicate task. as from the time lmmemorial the ordeal has been looked upon with dis favor of orientals. The population of Egypt has been a very irregular one, varying in proportion as the country came under the subjection of succes. sive invaders. Thus. when Egypt be- came . Roman province in B. c. 30 her population was estimated at about 1S.000, 900.
 That peace counts for a great factor in the increase of Egyptian population can be proved by the fact that in 1897 the census gave the total as s.734,405. or an increase of 43 per cent in 15 years. With that as . basis. taking into consideration that there have been no events calculated to cause . decrease. that the Egyp- tians are . prolific race and that the prosperity of the past decade has at tracted numbers of foreigners to the country, one would not be far wrong in computing the figures of the next census to be over l3.00o, ,000-rather more than less.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-21
A SPECIAL ELECTION.
Expense Might Be loo Great to Fill
 AIderman's Place.

It is not likely that James H. Pill Ing, president of the board of alder men, will enter upon his duties as postmaster until after the present quarter. which ends the 31st of March. Meanwhile the politicians are discussing what Is likely to occur In the first ward If a special election 10 held, although there Is some doubt as to whether the people will have a chance to vote on successor for Filling.
 Attorney U. c. Church. chairman or the republican town committee, Is of the opinion that . special election will not be held and declares that 1t is doubtful If MT Filling will be forced to resign from the aldermanic chamber. To-day he stated that he did not imagine that Mir Filling would leave the presidents chair unless an objection was made in Washington against his retaining his seat. Even should MT Filling resign as an alder man 1t ts a question whether the city would go to the expense of holding . special election simply to elect an alderman for couple of months" he continued. In case a contest should be held in all probability the repub- lican party would nominate Ralph N. Blakesles. who is also spoken of as the next candidate of the republican party for mayor.
 Mayor Thoms was asked to-day If he had given the matter of holding a special election any consideration. He said that he had not since MT Filling had not resigned. In reply to the question whether he would call a special election should the all derlnan leave his chair. he stated that he could not say at this time what action he would take.
 Meanwhile the democrats are pre- pairing to nominate and elect John Gallagher, who would now be occu- pying an alderman's chair if he had not been allowed to attend the Dan bury fair on the day of the last cleo tion,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-21
AFTER THE SALOONS.
France Fears the Spread of the Alec.
 hol Habit. A

Paris. Feb 21.-The rapidly in- creasipg consumption of alcohol in France is attracting the serious at- tention of statesmen. who, following the example of Belgian and Swiss legislators are devoting earnest cf- forts to restrict the spread of the evil. In both chambers important groups have been formed, who are endeavor- ing to secure the enforcement of ex- isting enactments and the promotion of fresh legislation with the view of limiting the number of saloons. and eventually forbidding the sale of ab- siifthe as the most deleterious of al- c0holic liquors. It is argued that the enormous augmentation in the per- centage of lunatics among the p0pu- lation of recent years Is for the most part due to drink aud that the habit Is. besides, having a general deterior. ating effect on the nation.
 The senators taking part in the agitation are headed by NJ. Charles Dupuy and the deputies by NJ. Ribot and they have obtained an assurance from M. Clemenceau that the cabinet will strongly support the movement.
 In an interview with the premier a deputation of the two groups se- cured promise that a circular would be addressed to the mayors of the 4O.O00 communes instructlng them to enforce more strictly the law of Jan nary, 1S13, which has virtually fallen into abeyance and which deals with the punishment of drunkenness. An offender is thereby mulcted in grad uated penalties.
 The act also deals with the saloon keeper as a party to the offense, more particularly should a youth of less than 16 he involved in the charge a severe reprimand being administered on the first occasion. followed. should . repetition occur, by closing of bls establishment for a month and tbc liability to a withdrawal of the right to serve liquor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-21
Queer Ids. Of . Joke.

It is alleged that an English gentle man once told of great joke he play cd on . friend. He was coming along the street with some companions aud he discovered his friends house on Ire, with his friend in the third story window shouting for help. Jump" he cried. -Jumpl We'll old a blan- ket for you" What was the joker the nearer hsked. Why" the Eng lishman replied. I've 'ad no blanket
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-21
Reybur9 Mayor of iadelpAia.

Reybur9 Mayor of Philadelphia.
 PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 20. - Con gressman John E. Reyburn, Republic an, was elected mayor of Philadelphia defeating William Potter, former min lister to Italy. the Democratic and City party candidate, by about 35,O00 plu rality. Black. Republican, for receiver of taxes, won over Franklin g. Ed monds, Democratic and City party can didate.
 Does your back ache7 Have you rheumatism? Axtell's kidney pills will cure you, For sale by all drug gists. prico 26c. Take no other.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-21
EIeetrieaIIy Rrpened Banana.

An English electrical expert has discovered a means of ripening ba- nanas to order. The punches are hung in an air.tight glass case in which are number of electric lights. The artificial light and heat hasten the ripening process in proportion to the number of lights turned on. Rec. ords have been made which enable the operators to make delivery of any desired quantities at any agreed time. Popular Mechanics.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-21
Died ut Age of il2 Ye,r.

Died ut Age of iI2 Years.
 AsHEVILLE, \. C., Feb. 21.-Fred. erick Messer, who was the oldest man m North Carolina, is dead nrar Waynesville Mir. Messer was 112 years old. He had lived in three cen. .uries and was familiarly known as Uncle Fred Messer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-21
Improved Gutta.P ? re ha.

Green gutta-percha is now obtained from the leaves of the caoutchouc tree. and is said to be more durable than that procured by cutting into the stem of the tree. Unlike the ordinary product, it does not require an expen. sive process of puriflcation. 50 that its cost Is cheapened. In France green gutta-perchs is now being em- pPyed in the construction of sub. marine cables.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-21
Reservation nt Aacot,

7Il NebervattOn nt A6cOt.
 LOS ANGELES, Cal, Feb. 20.-The feature at Ascot was the one mile and sixteenth handicap. Reservation won by a head from Wrenne. who was head in front of Orilene. yon Tromp, the favorite, finished next to last.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-21
BnI ts Bar Mined M.rri.se..

WASHINGTON. Feb. 21.-The bin prohibiting the marriage of whites and negroes or Mongolians. introduced by Representative Byrd of Mississippi was ordered favorsbly reported by the house committee on District of Colum- hia
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-21
Queer. lndeadl

The face of the returns," said the chairman of the meeting, shows s7 ayes and no noes" What a queer. looking face that must bel" remarked an old lady In the back row.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-21
rrSkERroN MAN HERE.
Said He Had No Particular Object fos
 Coming.

Detective Rogers of the PInkerton fore was in Waterbury this morning and paid . visit to Chief of Police Beach. Rogers did considerable work In this city during the trolley strike end collected much eyidence against those accused of the assaults on trol- leymen- Superintendent Beach said that Rogers happened to be up this way and merely dropped in to zee him His visit had nc connection vkh the Walker case aItbousb Rogers would undoubtedly exert him. eeif little if he saw q chance of nsb- bing the bank defaulfer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-21
susss. to Succeed Harper.

CHICAGO. Feb. 21 Harry Pratt Judson, acting president of the CnivesA sity ef Chicsso. has been elected presi 1mt e lat Instifufisa Co succoo1 VI Ilan n Hazpes. 6eceosed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-21
EXPENSE ENORMOUS.
Seventy Thousand Pounds Dynamite
 Used Every Month at Panama.

Washington, Feb 21.-Some idea of the enormity of the task of taking out material in the construction of the Panama canal may be gathered from the fact that during the next twelve months there will be consumed aW,- OU pounds Oe dynamite. The con tract for this vast quantity of explo- sive will be let shortly. At least 75,- GOO pounds of dynamite month are used in the construction work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-21

|pExoclAT mrs ron e curs
The Jasper news., 1907-05-02
A Smart Lot of Bows,

If the boys of America wish to keep
their reputation for smartness they
must get hustle on them. Within
the last year the boys of Japan, none
of them over 10 years old, have turned
out typewriters, telephones. pianos
door locks and some of the most in
genious mechanical toys ever placed
on the market. Most Japanese boys
have great natural skill with tools,
and there is now shop in Toxic run
by boy in which so other BOYS are
constantly at work. A Chinese boy
is almost too stupid to bait fishhook,
but young Jap is as sharp as razor.
In almost every case he works at
the bench all day and attends school
in the evening TO learn the English
language.
The Jasper news., 1907-05-02
Why the Boy Didn't Go.

Congressman Champ Clark of Mis-
souri, has a very bright and precocious
son named Bennett, who is about 12
years of age. The boy, like many
other sons of members of the house, is
apt to be on the floor when 1t is an
nounced that his father will speak.
One day Champ Clark made set
speech, and 1t was quite creditable
effort, winning for him praise from
both sides Of the house. But Bennett
wasn't there that day, The next time
he showed up he was asked to explain
his absence.
"Oh, pshaw," replied the lad. II
heard that speech no less than three
times when mamma was teaching 1t to
him at home. What did | want to
hear 1t again for?"
All of which goes to show that
statesmen will occasionally rehearse
at home.
The Jasper news., 1907-05-02

half an inch wide, and long enough to
come within an inch of the bottom OF
the bottle.
Then insert the cork with the wire
and leaves into the bottle, and the in.
strument is complete
To find out whether body Is
charged with electricity, bring it near
the metal disk, without letting it
touch it. If it is electrified the leaves
of Dutch metal will fly apart, because
the body draws to itself one kind Of
electricity and repels the other kind
to the leaves. AS they both become
charged alike, they fly apart, because.
in electricity, like repels like.
But to know the kind of electricity
possessed by the body we must go a
step further. The electroscope must
be charged with kind of electricity
that we know by touching the disk
with body whose kind we know.
We know, for instance, that If piece
of wax be rubbed with piece of
flannel, the wax Is electrified mega
lively. By touching the disk with this
piece of wax we cause the leaves to
fly apart, and on removing the wax
they will remain apart a little while,
If the instrument is properly made.
If now you bring the body to be
tested near the disk without letting it
touch it, the leaves will either fly to:
gether or more widely apart. If the
former, the body Is poSitlyely electri.
fed; If the latter, 1t is negatively cleo
trified.
Instead of the way just described,
you can charge the electrscope by the
body to be tested by touching the
disk with the body, and then bringing
near it body whose kind of. electric
ity Is known. If the body be large
1t may be connected by means of a
wire, as shown in the illustration, one
end of the wire being hooked in the
hole near the edge of the disk.
The Jasper news., 1907-05-02
Sahara Growing Dryer.

c. +. Gautier. French explorer.
is authority for the statement that
the Sahara is continuously becoming
drier to such an extent that the
GASES are perceptibly drying up. and
will disappear altogether in a rela.
lively short time. He quotes histori-
cal records and physical signs to
show that springs were at one time
much more plentiful than now, and
that the extent of the patches where
vegetation fourishes were much
greater even so to 100 years ago.
The Jasper news., 1907-05-02
DAINTY HOME EXPERIMENT.
instructive Amusement Found In Max
Ing and Using the EIectroscope.

Electricity is so common nowadays
that we all want to know something
about It, The electroscope is an in
strument used for showing us whether
or not body Is charged with cleo
tricity, and II SO, whether the electric
ity be positive or negative
A very simple, but effective one,
Clean and dry the bottle thoroughly,
and insert in the cork a piece Of
glass tubing about an inch long. Get
piece of zinc and cut out disk
about an inch and half in diameter,
in which drill two holes, one in the
center and the other near the edge.
In the center hole solder one end Of a
brass or copper wire.
Now get little shellac and soften
1t by warming. Pour 1t into the glass
tubing, and before it cools and hard
ems, run piece of wire through 1t so
that the disk zinc is about an inch
above the tube.
Slip the other end of the wire into
the bottle, and see how much you will
have to cut Off. When the cork is in
place. the wire inside, bent at right
angle at the bottom. should reach to
about the center of the bottle. Re-
move the cork and the wire, and cut
ting the latter at the right place, bend
the bottom at right angles. Now try
it again and see that it Is right.
When all this has been carefully
done, gum to the sides of the hook
thus made two leaves of Dutch
metal" This can be bought from a
sign painter. Each leaf should be
The Jasper news., 1907-05-02
Boys Desk and Work Table Closed.

Boys Desk and Work Table Closed.
top is 81 inches long and 10 inches
across. Each leaf is 112 inches wide
and q inches long.
The two shelves are of the same
dimensions as the top, the upper shelf
being placed II inches below the top
and the lower six inches above the
floor. The upper one is designed for
stationery, pens, ink and small trink-
cts, and the lower one for books, mag.
azines or curios.
A clock, book, statute or bric-abrac
can be set on top of the table. When
closed the leaves protect the articles
in the upper shelf from dust. When
opened for use the table leaves are
held up by means of two two-inch
strips, Is inches in length, one Of
which is fastened at each side of the
stationary top, close to the edge, with
very large screw, on which it turns
as pivot.
If the table Is to set against the
wall suggests Prairie Farmer, the
cross-pieces at the bottom are best
omitted, as they prevent the table set
ting close to the wall, but when used
in the center of the room the braces
The Jasper news., 1907-05-02
An Adjustable Personality.

Little Ian was trying to dress him.
self after his bath. He got his shirt
on front side behind. Looking ruefully
down at himself, he said:
Guess I'd better turn myself around
so my shirt will button 10 front"
The Jasper news., 1907-05-02
uncompIainins Martyrs.

Early in the autumn, little Clara was
observing the change in color the
leaves were undergoing.
Poor little leaves!" she sighed,
after time. They kept me from get.
ing tanned all summer long. and now
they're getting all sunburned them.
selves"
The Jasper news., 1907-05-02
BOYS DESK AND WORK TABLE.

This handy article, as illustrated in
the accompanying cuts is so easily put
together that any boy can make one
for his room. The end pieces are IL
inches across and 80 inches high. The
The Jasper news., 1907-05-02
Boys Desk and Work Table Open.

add somewhat TO the stability and ap-
pearance. When finished the table
should be sandpapered smooth and
given coat of varnish stain of any
preferred color.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-06-17
LAYING OUT NEW TOWN

Waikiki, Maui, June 15.--The lease
holders of property of KahuIui met
with the owners Of the lands there
Thursday. All Of the Old leases were
surrendered Hon. II. p. Baldwin was
present and took part in the meeting
The work of laying out the new
town is being carried on but until the
new lots are laid out the Old tenants
viii occupy The lots they have in the
past as tenants at will.
Those desiring lots along the beach
for residential purposes would do well
to apply for them as early as possible
Steps have been taken to raise the
lower levels, improve the sewerage and
water systems and provide for fire
protection and the new town will be
laid ont in the most modern lines.
The growth of the town will be slow
at first as it is not desired to interfere
with vested interests until the town
IS properly laid out and time for erect
ing better buildings given TO take the
place Of those it is desired to replace
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-06-17
BABY Show
NEXT SATURDAY
All COlOrS And Kinds
Will Be Up For
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Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-06-17
KOHiLA GRADUATION.
PARENTS AND FRIENDS
PLEASED With EXERCISES
MANY PEOPLE LEAVING kOHALA
DISTRICT FOR MAINLAND.
PLANS OF CHORAL
SOCIETY


Kohala. Hawaii, June 1.-THE clos
ing exercises OF the Kohala seminary
were held in the class room today,
when the pupils went through a review
Iol the years work, which pleased q
full attendance Of parents and friendS
IOf the scholars. The work done by
this institution as reflected by the pu-
pills, reflects much credit on the prin-
cipal, Mrs Auesherger. and her assist
ants, Mrs. Lamb, Mr.. j. Pausell and
Miss A. Hattie.
The district of Kahala regrets the
departure from Kohala, for the Coast
| OF Miss ]. Paulsel, Mrs. Augsberger
land Miss Ward, who are leaving the
district for good.
Miss Varney of San Francisco is on
r. visit to KohaIa, and is at present
residing with her friend Miss Paulsell,
Mr. RentOn Hind and Mr., Kay are
visiting their parents in kohala.
Members Of the Kohala Choral So
ciety under the direction of Mrs. John
Hind, are hard at work for the next
choral union service, which it is hoped
will be well attended, as the music
will be most attractive, and the SER
vice with its chief object, the bringing
together of the churches. should in it.
self be sufficient TO get the people out.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Hind are about
TO leave the islands to make their
lOme on the mainland which means
many regrets from their host Of
friends.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-06-17
NAUNAOLU GRADUATES
(Special to the Bulletin

Wailuku, Maui, June 14.-Literaly
ana musical exercises were given By
the pupils Of the Maunaolu Seminary
at that school last Saturday evening.
The large music ball was filled with
the friends of the institution. The
musical pieces were quite up to the
usual standard Of this school
On Tuesday, Kamehameha Day, the
commencement exercises were held in
the school room, A large number of
people graced the hall with their pres.
pnce to view the final work of the year
by the pupils under Miss Heusner,
principal, and her corps of assistants
After the exercises u team from the
school entered into a match game Of
basket ball with a team from Peahi
school under Miss Carrie Scholtz. The
Seminary girls won by score of IL
to 4.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-06-17
WA|lUKU LADIES ARE
PROUD Of 1RlIR FAIR
lSnecial 10 The Rnllclinl

WaiIuku Maui, June 1.-THE ladies
OF the Catholic Aid Society under the
direction of Mesdames r. b. Lyons, ke-
liinOi and others. after weeks OF bard
labor and toll, preparing articles for
the bazaar, have scored another sue
cess and are now resting over the sue
cess of their efforts. Last Monday
evening, June 10th, dance under the
auspices Of the society was given at
the Waikiki Armory which was kind
~ placed at their disposal by Com
mander w. f. Bal The dance was a
great success. The flower booth did
q handsome business that evening, pro-
Viding the lovers OF the light fantastic
with floral decorations which added
greatly to the attractions. On the fol-
lowing day, Kamehameha Day. a big
uau was given in the same place and
for the same benefit. hundreds crowd
ed around the festive board and all
went away satisfied The sales oil
tickets and also from all the booths
qetted about $3.50, the flower booth
under Mrs. Kepoikai realizing about
Elj4 This amount will go towards
completing the new cottage for Broth
err Frank of the Catholic school near
the school grounds.
Those who had charge Of the booths
were as follows:
Flower Booth-Mrs a. n. Kepoikai,
Mrs. Geo Weight, Mrs Mossman and
Miss Louisa Hart
Fancy Bonth- Mrs 5. Kpliiuoi, Mrs
4 Euns Mrs A. j. Fernandez.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-06-17
HARRY DANIELS DEAD
lSnecial To- the BnlIetlnl

Wailuku, Maui June l4-Jas. Hattie
Of Kahului received by the last mail
from Mr. Rose formerly of Hilo news
of the death of Harry Daniels, late OF
The Puuneue mill which event took
i lace at san Francisco ON the 2lai
alto Harry wrote jo his mother ON
the nth and ho was then apparently
m good health. and -four days later hH
friend found h.s dead body loo the
morauc awaiting for some one 10 claim
IT, Hurry was iha Youngest of tha
Daniels family and was robust EumW
fellow when be- IuIl hIa home lor JH.
.ul uuIH ..N months 1890 Iur m
mediate uU#r .. death Was mw
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