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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-15
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LAKE CHAD, IN AFRICA.
Incidents of Its Exploration by an
 English Officer.

Incidents of Its Exploration by an
 English Officer.
 Some queer adventures and many hardships were encountered by Lieu. tenant Boyd Alexander in his explora. ration of the broad but shallow and reedy waters of Lake Chad, in Africa. Of one incident he writes: By now we found that our provisions had run out so to procure food we frantically waded up to our waists in mud after duck, which before so strange an in- vasion immediately took refuge in flight. We therefore had to pay our attention to the fiocks of kittiwake gulls which often circled about us, and it was not long before we had spitted and roasted some before the fire in our boat The following evening, however, our plight became serious, for car tridges were almost finished, and we were obliged to make for rats, which abound on the islands, digging them out of their holes and making humble pie of them, and this is how we lived for another six days"
 Great parts of Lake Chad average four feet deep even where fully twen- ty miles wide. Sometimes the reeds are enormously thick and high, through which the travellers had to force their way. "The next cutting, six miles in length, occupied two days. During these operations we were obliged to spend the nights huddled up in the boats. Sleep was out of the question. We were attacked by hordes of mos- quitoes, and we prayed for the morn ing to come. Many of the men, mad dened with pain, preferred to sit up to their necks in water all night I ob- served three species of mosquito, one as large as small fly, very dark and with a transparent body, which grew to enormous proportions when distend- ed with blood. In spite of all these mosquitoes never experienced days fever when on the lake"
 Of another experience he writes: "On the outward journey we came upon large Buduma fishing fleet for the first time. At first they mistook us for other Budumas, whom they considered as easy prey, for 1t is their habit to plunder one another when they get the chance. Accordingly they closed up ready for attack. But soon they real ized their mistake, and the tables were turned. Before we could get up to them-and the crews of the boats were straining every nerye-many of the boats burst out into flames, and the Budumas, swimming like otters under meath the water, disappeared into the reeds. The banks were piled up with dried fish, and hidden underneath straw mats we found four slave boys who were the victims of traffic carried | on between the Budumas and Tubus."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-15
The Spread of Alfalfa.

Throughout the west alfalfa has been found very valuable to farmers, as it is easy to raise, hourishing in diff ferent soils and climates, and is excel lent food for stock. It requires no cul- tivation, growing rapidly after getting well started. Alfalfa entered this coun- try from Mexico many years ago, but 1t was not until comparatively recently that its value as a food for live stock was recognized. Its hardy nature makes it an ideal crop for the dry lands of the west, and it thrives there without irrigation. It is now spread all over the country. growing from New York to California and every where apparently making it's way as a permanent addition to the nations az ricultural products.-Baltimore News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-15
HAVE A HOBBY.
It Will Help to Keep Off Old Age in
 Man or Woman.

When man who has been busy all of his life gives up work he nearly always breaks down, says Katherine Moody Spaulding in the Bridgeport Telegram. Instead of taking comfort and being happy to be released from his care he grows discontented and old.
 When person has but a single in- terest in life and for some reason loses that he becomes like d ship without rudder tossed upon every wave that beats
 To be without an aim in life is to lose interest in living. to invite dis ease and, if past the meridian of life, old age. We must have something to look forward to if we would rise above mere commonplaceness. There is far more pleasure in q walk or ride if there is a destination instead Of merely rambling along for the sake of passing away time.
 We need the stimulus of some thing besides idleness. The old adage of Satan's interpretation when the hands are idle holds good There is likely to be something doing when there is no object in life.
 This Is as bad for women as for men though the men are more likely to get into bad company. The saloon thrlves upon men who have no aim in life. When man is devoted to his career or his family or both he does not patronize the saloon. He cannot afford to put his money into the sa- loonkeeper's bank; he must start an account for himself.
 The woman with q family has lit- tie time to complain and fret if she does her whole duty to them: it is the woman who boards and has ev- erything done for her who gets dis cGntented and measures her piece of pie by the one on the next plate and complains when there is the fraction of an inch less served to her than to the other.
 People must be busy to he happy They must have an interest in life to make something of themselves: they must have variety of interests lest the one DC taken from them and they are helpless to get interested in an- other before it is too late. X profes- siOnal man overtaxed with demands upon his time soon grows old. but if he has some fad. though it be expen- sive. or. on the other extreme. silly. will do well for he will save his health and round out a mind that otherwise might become warped and one sided.
 No workman ever made a sphe=c by chiseling on one side only. He can keep at one side until he cuts away every particle of wool and there will be no sphere unless he cuts every side. He must turn the bit Of wood over and over many times be- fore it can he perfected as a hall.
 Keep up your interests in somp- thing; if you like chickens get littlh place ont in the country and raise them: if you are fond of pictures get a camera and combine a morning " ak in the fresh air with q cOlle,'- ton of pictures: if you work out of doors all day select some fad that will interest you in the home circle. whatever it is do that one thing SD we'll that you can enjoy it and take pleasure in doing # as we'll as pride fin displaying it for in the kind words of friends lies a world of encOuragc- rens for further endeavors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-15
Sun. Neon and Hides.

The sun and moon c01jointly affect the oceans in obedience to the fact in nature known as the law of the attrac- ton of gravity. It is the nature Of things that the sun and moon shall pull at the earth's waters. and 10 further explanation can be given When the sun and moon are pulling in line the tides are highest and when pulling against each other the lowest The noon is 30 much nearer the earth than the sun that fl does most of the pull Ins. notwithstanding its greatly infe- rior dine1sio1S
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-15
A Naughty Queen.

Hollands queen, wilhelmina, has ex- slted notions of her royal authority. She is said to interfere in a most per sonal way with the conduct of Dutch foreign relations She looks upon the Dutch colonies as in some sort the pri- vate appansges of the house of Orange Her prodigious personal popularity with every class of her subjects saves her from some of the consequences of her unconstitutional tendencies.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-15
6uddhs's Six Essentials.

Buddha. who reformed the HindoO religion more than 5OO years before Christ. established for men six essen tials of perfection - first, knowledge. used to distinguish the true from the false; second. energy. which is used to fight against the evils of the flesh; third. purity; fourth. patience; fifth. charity d e. loving kindnessl; sixth. sIuSrivfuE.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-15
A Hard Crack

Well said he. anxious to make up their quarrel of yesterday. aren't yOu curious to know what's fa this pzrcelT7
 ~Not ve-y.- replied his wife Indifer- entIv-
 wei Itls sozethins for the o1e I love best Fn the world"
 -Ah- I suppose it's tbose rev eoIla-s req szld T0u nss5sd sd-utBItz
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-15
When stsxsrs-n Wa. Peer.

Robert Louis Stevenson was in poor circumstances fn San FranCfsco before he made his hit with the world Dur ing the tine that he used to loaf. pen nIless, upon the lawn where aftervGu1 they put Ep a b1Onze and marble statue to him. he p5cked Up few quarters acting as super fa the old California 6szter, i1 Bush street
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-15

Continued treatment cures cases of long standing.
 Doan's Kidney Pills are for the kidneys only. and contain no poison- ous nor habit-forming drugs. They relieve congestion and inflammation of the kidneys or bladder, heal and cure the kidney tissues. drive of dangerous uric poisons. dissolve, and remove gravel. and rid the body of all watery waste.
 Thousands of cures prove the merit of Doan's Kidney Pills. Here is case at home.
 A WATERBURY CASE.
 R. R. Calender. of 90 Bishop St. Waterbury. Conn. says: "T have much confidence in Doan's Kidney Pills as a remedy for backache. In my own case they brought freedom from every symptom of kidney trouble and rid me of pains in the back and the trouble has not return- ed since I stopped using this remedy. I procured the pills at the H. ". Lake Drug Co. and it gives nc pleasure to endorse such a reliabla backache and kidney medicine"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1907-04-18

-Un, you wouldn't, wouldn't you,
JonasY Mr.. Arp employed the accents
Of sarcasm. I'D like to see Henry
Louden try to interfere with Gene
Bantry. Fanny d lock the old fool up
In the cellar"
The lofty vision lurched out Of view.
II reckon" said the colonel, leaning
forward to see the last Of til reckon
case Of abused stepfather ever saw"
'It's his own fault" said Mr.. Arp
''twice not havin' sense enough not to
marry. Him with son Of his own
toop'
YES" assented the colonel, "mar-
ryin' widow with son of her own,
and that widow Fannyw
wasn't it just the same with her
first husband, BantryT Mr.. Davey
asked, not for information, as he i'm
mediately answered himself. "You
bet it was! Didn't she always rule
the roost? Yes, she did. She made a
god Of Gene from the day he was
born. Bantry's house was run for him,
like Louden's IL now"
"And look" exclaimed Mr.. Arp, with
satisfaction. Eat the way he's turned
out!" Is
"Hs amt turned out at all yet. Hes
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1907-04-18

Cvo yvung, sara DucKaiew. Dc.ues,
clothes don't make the man."
Wasn't he smokin' cigareetw cried
Eskew triumphantly. This was final.
"It's pity Henry Louden can't do
something for his own son." said Mr..
Bradbury. "Why don't he send him
away to collegeY'
Fanny won't let him." chuckled Mr.
Arp malevolently. Takes all their
spare change to keep Gene there in
style. l don't blame her. Gene GER
tainly acts the fool, but that Joe Lou
den is the orneriest boy I ever saw in
an ornery world full"
'He always was kind of mischeev-
ous," admitted Buckalew. II don't
think he's mean, though, and it does
seem kind of not just right that Joe's
fathers money-Bantry didn't leave
anything to speak of-has to go to
keepin' Gene on the fat Of the land,
with Joe gittin' up at half past to
carry papers, and him goin' on nine
teen years old"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1907-04-18

of snow I will cancel his lease. Their
you understand me? Outrageous! Do
you hear"
eyes, judge, do So" answered the
clerk, hoarse with respect. "I'll see to
it this minute, Judge Pike"
"You had better" The parsonage
turned himself about and began grim
progress toward the door by which he
had entered. his eyes fixing themselves
angrily upon the conclave at the win
dows.
He nodded to the only man of sub
stance among them, Jonas Tabor, and
shut the door behind him with ma
jestic insult. He was Canaan's mil
lionaire.
Naturally Jonas Tabor was the first
to speak. Judge Pixies lookin' mighty
WELL" he said admiringly.
eyes, he is" ventured Squire Bucka-
lew, with Difference; mighty WE'LL"
There's party at the judges to-
night" said Mr.. Bradbury-"kind Of
ball Mamie Pixies givin' for the young
folks. Quite a doin's, hear"
'"That's another thing that's running
Canaan" Mr.. Arp declared morosely-
''these entertainments they have now
adays. Spend all the money out Of
town-band from Indianapolis, chicken
salad and darky walters from Chi
cago!'
A decrepit hack or two, couple of
old fashioned Surveys and few "cut-
unders'' drove by from the 10:45 train,
bearing the newly arrived and their
valises, the hotel omnibus depositing
several commercial travellers at the
door. A solitary figure came from the
station on foot, and when it appeared
within fair range Of the window, Uncle
Joe Davey, who had but lowered on
the tanks Of the combat, first removed
his spectacles and wiped them, as
though distrusting the vision they Of
fered him, then, replacing them, scan
ned anew the approaching figure and
uttered smothered cry.
..My Lord Almighty" he gasped.
whats this? Look therev' 1
They looked. A truce came involun-
tarily, and they sat in paralytic silence
as the figure made its stately and SEN
sational progress along Main street.
1t was that of a tall gentleman,
cheerfully, though somewhat with en-
nut. enduring his nineteenth winter.
His long and slender face he wore
smiling, beneath an accurately cut
plaster Of dark hair cornicing his fore
head, fashion followed by many
youths Of that year. This perfect bang
was shown under q round black hat
whose rim was 30 small a. almost net
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1907-04-18

to be there at all, and the head was
supported by a waXy white seawal of
collar, rising three inches above the
blue pillows of puffed cravat, upon
which foated large, hollow pearl.
His ulster, sporting big cape at the
shoulders and tasseled hood over the
cape, was Of a rough Scotch cloth. pat
termed in faint gray and white squares
the size of baggage checks, and it was
so long that the skirts trailed in the
snow. His legs were lost in the ac-
curately creased, voluminous garments
that were the tailors' canny reaction
from the tight trousers with which the
SOS had begun-they were in color
palish russell, broadly striped with
gray and in size surpassed the milder
spirit Of fashion so far as they permit
ted a liberal knee action to take place
almost without superficial effort. On
his feet glistened long shoes, shaped,
save for the heels. like sharp racing
shells. These were partially protected
by tan colored low CATERS, with fat.
shiny, brown buttons. In one hand the
youth swung a lone handled walking
stick perhaps an inch and half in d.
ameter; the other carried yellow
leather banjo case, upon the outside of
which glittered the embossed silver
initials "E. B." He was smoking, but
walked with his head up, making use,
however. of gait at that time new to
Canaan, a seeming superbly irresponsi-
BILE lounge. engendering much motion
Of the shoulders, producing an effect Of
carelessness combined with independ-
ence, an effect which the innocent
have been known to hail as an uncon-
scious one.
With everything in sight he deigned
to be amused, especially with the old
faces in the National House windows.
To these he waved his stick with airy
graciousness.
my SOUL" said Mr.. Davey, 1T seems
to know some Of us!'
EYES," agreed Mr.. Arp, his voice re-
covered, "and l know it It's Fanny
Louden's boy Gene, come home for his
Christmas holidays"
by George, you're rightw cried
Flitcroft. II recognize MIN now"
"But what's the matter with himw
asked Mr.. Bradbury eagerly. HAS he
Joined some patent medicine troupeT
"Not a bit" replied Eskew. 'He
went east to college last fall"
do they make the boys wear them
clothesr persisted Bradbury. ''Is it
some kind Of uniformT
II don't care what 1t ID" said Jonas
Tabor, 'if I was Henry Louden /
wouldn't let him wear 'em around
here"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1907-04-18

Continued Next Week.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-19
For Represe entative.

l hereby announce my self as can didate for Representative, subject tc the action of the Demo cratic voters in the coming primary election. am in favor of the salary instead of the fee system for all pu olic officers so far as practicable, sal ary to be commensurate with the importance the duties and the respons Utilities of the office. l am in fave ( of good country roads. and of open and fair elections. Very respectfully,
 c. T. ROBINSON.
 We are authorized to annt,unce MIR D. E. TUCKER as cand date for Representative, subject to the action of Democratic primaries January g. 1908.
 The Graphic is authorized to an nounce MT, THOMAS c. WHITE, of Sherrill, as a candidate for rep resentative, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries, Jan- uary 2, 1908.
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TO THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS
 OF JEFFERSON COUNTY

solicit your vote and support for reelectiou to the office of County aad F:obate Judge of this county a. the primary to be he'd January ?. 1908. To canvass the county so as J., meet each yot ar Tn person s ,uld take every aay's
 ire from now until the primaries. This would 1rean to close my of- ice for the text two months ! shall. therefore, not attempt to do this. have given faithful ar :. honest attention to the duties [ this office dui trg the past year an. shall continue to do so. If .n- elected, 1t will be my policy to cnn tinue the actis building of perc'4 nent roads and bridges and to pr forth my every effort for the ga,
 -ral advancement of Jefferson cou1. ty. JAS. GOUAI
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ADMIRAL BERRY
 RELIEVED

Washington, Dec. l9.---At his own request Rear Admiral Robert M. Ber ry was relieved from duty as com mandant of the naval station at Nor- folk today. in order to permit him to make a visit to his home in Kentucky before his retirement on January %. He is succeeded by Captain Edward l.. Taussig, formerly on duty as cap tain of the navy yard at League Is- land.
 Rear Admiral Berry was born in Henry county, Ky. January 2S, 1S46, and graduated from the naval acad eny in 1866. He has served on num- Grous vessels and as commandment of the navy yards at Charleston, Pen SacOla and Norfolk.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-19
POPE CONFERS
 RED HATS

Rome, Dec. 19.--Imposing ceremon- ies, in which dignitaries of the church from many countries participated, marked the public consistory in Rome today. The red hat was conferred by the pope on Cardinal Rhinaldi. form erly papal delegate to Mexico and Spain. and Cardinal Aguirre. arch bishop of Burges. Spain, both of whom were raised to the cardinalate some time ago.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-19
CONSEC-. TIE MS
 SIONIARY BISHOP

Trenton, N. J.. Dec. l9.-The Rev Edward Jennings Knight was conse- crated bishop of the missionary dis trict of western Colorado in Christ Episcopal church here today. The consecration committee was composed Jersey Bishop Talbot of the diocese of eastern Pennsylvania and Bishop Lines Of Newark
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
TO the Democratic yo' ITS of Jeffer. son County:

TO the Democratic Vo' ITS of Jeffer
 son County:
 hereby announce myself as . candidate for the office of Sher fl for the second term. surject to tne action of the Democratic: primaries. In submitting ny 6 udidacy for sheriff l will say that my record in this office for m, first term has been to the intCs s1 of every tax payer and voter 0. Jefferson county nd inasmuch as my redecesso- have
 en favored with secont term,
 respectfully ask that as ia and
 )eral voters yer accord .1e the
 me distinction given otLers. So- citing your apport, l am very truly yours. c. V. PRILPOT.
 The Graphic is authorized to an- nounce MIR. JESSE R. CORE as a candidate for Sheriff, subject to the action of the Dem ocratic primary Jan. uary 2, 1908.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-19
For Constable.

We are authorized to announce MIR. '. FRANK STEWART as a candidate tor reelection as Constable of vAugine township, subject to the scticA of the Democratic primaries Js- .aary 2, 1908.
 We are authorized to .,naouuoe MR TOM MEEKS as a ca. dioate for Con. stable of Vaugine township, subject to the action of the Democratic pri maries January 2, 1908.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-19

ly planned to combine well with the suit with which it is to be worn. The model was of black French felt, trimmed with wings in old blues and in white. The soft gros grain ribbon use dto twist under the wings across the front and to form in a smart bow at the back was in two shades-a soft smoke gray and a rather dull leaf green.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-19

Large wings are used On a great E12any of the srHartest hats designed fac street wear wtfk plain tailored gawns, the model Gte4ched being a rery attractiv cone. both ia style and fn coloring. The shape was some Waat on the sailor srder. only that ehege was a droop ts the back brim. These wing-trimmed hats are good in various colorings, which are especial
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For State Senator.

We are authorized to announce MIR. H. K. TONEY as a candidate for re- election as State Senator to represent the Eleventh Senatorial District, sub ject to the acion of the Democratic primaries January ?, 1908.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-19

Doan's Regulets cure constipation tone the stomach. stimulate the liver promote digestion and appetite and easy passages of the bowels. Ask yorr druggist for them. 25 cents a box
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For County Treasurer.

TUT CVuuty ITeNSuref.
 We are authorized to announce MIR CURRAN NICHOL as candidate for County Treasurer. subject to the ac- ion of the Democratic primaries on ianuary 2, 1908.
 We are authorized to announce MIR 1AJOR J. MEAD as a candidate for ;ounty Treasurer. subject to the ac' tion of the Democratic primaries Jan. uary 2, 1908
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-19

cial season in the capital In aud,- ton to the cabinet members. several other distinguished men have been in yited and will be in attendance at vha banquet. The president will make 2 briet after-dinner address, but no i'm : portant new announcement is eX peCted.
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GA SIT R A. n..,.+h. 11he KiRd you iiays Always BGuga Signature sf &<X2Zzz&x
WHITE HOUSE
 CABINET DINNER

Washington, Dec 19-All of the members of President Rooseyelt's off, cial family, with their wives, will D, present at the cabinet dinner to be given at the White House tonight 5y President and Mrs. Roosevelt, nlarkirg g Ghe formal opening of the official 50
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For County Clerk.

For County Clerk.
 We are authorized to annosnce MIR JOHN H. SHELBY as a car lidate for County Clerk, subject to tLe action Of D,mocratic primaries Ja.uary 2, 1908
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-19

United States Senator Murphy James Foster of Louisiana was born Rt Franklin La, on January 18th, 1S49. AfteI. a studous youth Senator Foster graduated from Cumberland Univer- sity in 1870 and later studied law. graduating from the Law Departm ant of Tullane University in 1871. He at
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-19

began the practice of his profession in which he achieved a high position. Senator Foster became one of the most popular politicians in his state and wan sent to the upper body of the state legislature from 1880 until 1892 and was governor of Louisiana, taking his seat in 1892.
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For Circuit ClcrK.

For Circuit Clcrk.
 We are authorized to announce MIR. EDGAR BREWSTER as a candi- date for reelection as Circuit Clerk, su>ject to the action of the Democrat. ic primaries January 2, 3OS.