davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-28
.Cleopatra's Hair Dyed,

VIeUpdITdS TdW OyeUs
 History has many instances of the blonde type. A learned Englishman has discovered in some ancient gossip writers on papyrus, that the beautiful Cleopatra had the fox red hair of all tke Ptolemys. and resorted to dyes and cosmetics to keep up her reputa. ton for good looks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-28
sime,,essy ItseH.

An Irish lawyer has suggested . re markably neat and simple method of aboIsshing perjury He proposes that Ia future the aenfnistrafion of the eath-vfthozt which per1zry fs impos- s1ble-shAIl bs dis7ensed vitb =
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-28
Set in Her Way.

0eS IV tsCV VAys
 Dot took her city cousin out to the hen house to get the eggs, but the speckled hen was on her nest, deter mined to set, and Dot did not dare to take her off. We can't get these eggs, Bert," she said. flor old Spreckle is awful setty and she is so cross I'm afraid of her."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-28
(To be Continued.)
Moth Plays 'Possum.

Playing 'possum," most peopia know, means simply shamming death, as practiced by that cute little beast. the American or Australian opossum. It is 8 queer thing to find the same curious trait in an English insect. But the currant moth, as any entC- mologist will tell you. when seized upon by wing or leg, instead of futter- ing, lies absolutely quiet and still until the rough grasp is slackened, when it will quietly but quickly fly away again.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-28
Ruler an Expert Cook.

Habibullah Khan is ameer of Afghanistan. His principal amuse- ment is cooking, and this is general with all other men of the country. It is said that he can cook better than those appointed for the work. Fridays are usually devoted to this amuse- ment, all his retinue helping in the preparation of the yiands, which. when cooked, they sit down and eat together.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-28
chiIdhood's Training.

A happy childhood is one of the best gifts that parents have it in their pow CT to bestow. second only to implant. ing the habit of obedience which puts the child in training for the habit of obeying himself later on.--Mary Chol. mondeley.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-28
American Hu,band, and wlves.

American Husbands and Wives.
 An English writer in discussing the place of women as workers declares that in America women have not the same recognized place as workers that they have in France. The typical American husband still feels that 1t is his duty to make money--and his wife's to spend 1t"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-28
pvehessss' Anxieties.

In an age when high-born giris
 marry ehsufeurs. grooms. bookmake1
 and oshsrs of . similar social grade it nay be forgiven to moshers if they ars
 extremely particular e to what e. guAiatanees thstr sifis Eay nakA-.
 DseAua in the Thruaa.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-28
Deep 6reathlnu.

Practice deep breathing exercises for the circulation and to develop the chest and lungs. Inhale slowly and to the full capacity of the lungs. hold the breath for few seconds and then as slowly exhale the breath.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-28
Use of copra OH.

Copra oil used to go into the soap industry exclusively, whereas to-day several of the most important mills in Marseilles are converting this oil into high priced domestic grease. sold commonly as a substitute for butter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-28
~Ihe eess.-

A New York merchant testified that his wife is boss. and there is this diff ference between him and those who laugh at him: He has the courage to admit it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-28
Cause of His Good Health.

Mrs. Wilcox says a vie should put love into every kiss she gives her hus- band. Quite so, quite so. And also into the bread, the steaks. the soups and the apple sauce.-The Commoner.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-28
Seek Market for Arrowroet.

Renewed efforts are being made to secure a footing in the English mar ket for Queensland 'arrowroot," which is secured from the fresh portion of the Canna edulis-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-28
Prospects for Longevity

A quarte. of each generation die before attaining the age of IT. but . man at 32 years of age may expect to live for another g.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-28
Merk of s.Ix,tien Army.

The salvation army is nov estab- lished in 5z countries and colonies and breaches the gospel in s1 languages.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-28
ere.. Wealth Hos All

Great wealth brings anxiety. vhile . modest competence can assure con sentnent and pleasure.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-28
se,,. u.. ar.u s.,-.-.

Herse Has 9rsii Sfomseh. In proportion to its sire. the horse has the smaliest stomach of any quad ruped
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-28
Fslsh srs rre,ssm.

Defpctfsm may govern vithout faith. but iIherty eansot-Ds Toeese-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-28
Finishina i. prsv,rb.

Possession is nine points of the lav -self-possessioa is the rest-Prisee- ton Tiger
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-08-28
In Hot Weather.
The antomobilist giared down a
the kissing tire.
"Punckcd?r

The automobiles giared down 4.
the Kissing tire.
'punckcd?"
The automobiles looked NJ Two
srimly,looking l'oys were Watching
MN The Older. a sharp-ooking lad
OF fifteen. was the interrogation.
Punckcd answered the mtomo
bilist and drew forth his tire irons.
Dis part of acknowledging amt so
much fun. is it?" queried the smaller
lad.
Fun Why this is The lnst part of
the sport replied The owner of the
car y smilc stole over his facc.
Let me show you,' ~ said. Here
YOU hold this iron. ana Won yet The
pump from the box. That's right.
Now you bring me the inner tube.
That's 1t. SO. the casing is off. Fun?
! should say ii was. Give mo the
lube. There. just pump little air
In it. Isn't that fine pnmp?"
Thus the talk ran on for over twcn.
'v minutes. the youthful assistants
working so faithfully that the collar
OF The nutomobilist had no cause Ia
wither in the blisicring sun. Finally
INC casing was replaced
Want n rldc?' asked the grateful
automobiles.
I'VE can't go" said the older how
resre'fuliy. "Dey'rc waitin' for dc
The gaze of the trio was directed
TO II child's express wagon with 4
large pool of water under it. Al
mat was left of the ice was n dmi
nuiivo lump.
lnlly gee! whatll dc butcher saw
cried the smaller lad. and before III,
nntomobilist could venture n sugges
',on inc boys and their wagon wer,
cIatterlng down the streot
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-08-28

That is because growth ana progress
are the law of our nature.
Reason demands the facts. BY
the requirement of publicity is not
meant sensationalism or distorted
emphasis.
lteason in its rule of governmental
activities demands even. impartial
ana consistent enforcement OF the
law. Stability and confidence can
never be assured save by strength
ana firmness.
III Is an egregious hlundcr to sup
pose that to make the administration
OF government ANA the enforcement
ol law matter of caprice involves
danger only as to the subject directly
concerned. Tho evil canot he so con
Iincd. but poisons the whole govern
mental SYSTEM"
Mr.. Hughes Opportunity.
1t S not believed that this can be
distorted into an expression of oppo.
sition to the Administrations enforce
meht of iaw and eradication of rccog-
hized evils. Yet the difference OF
method implied would give sufficient
reason for many to rush to tho sup
port of Hughes if confronted with the
alternative of Roosevet's nomination..
In such situation. which is regarded
MS likely to develop, with Taft unable
TO secure the nomination. Hughes. If
presented In tho right way and at the
rlght time. might prevent a rush To
Roosevelt ana himself take the nomi-
nation.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-08-28
1--WE SHALL NOT PASS THIS WAY
AGAIN."

We shall not pass this way again
II there be aught OF secret pain
Tween you and me.
In the great sea
or all mems pain let II be cast
This night, that only love may last.
We shall not pass this way again.
My Heart, in pain shall we refrain
From tenderness.
And cease TO bless
Each added hour that lovc may give
Us in this pitcous space we live?
We shall not pass this way again.
Happy tomorrow comes in vain
If We shall part
with heavy heart
This night. All. then could love for
get
Tho little gricfs we cherish vet?
Let us be done with pain
We shall not pnss this way again.
Emery Pottlc in Tho Dallncato,
for September.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-08-28
Elephant Tried to Put Out Flames

While the elephants of Forcpaugh
Sells Bros circus were on their
way from Pouchkcepsic to New York
To-Day. Mae the largest OF the
nerd, who is 100 years old. had mar
row oscanc from being burned TO
death in the car
spark from the LOCOMOTIVES set
me straw on fire ana the. trumpctina
OF Mae aroused the Keepers. Mac"
was standing over another elephant
with Big bunch of straw In his trunj;
cmdeavoring TO beat ont the flames
me train was stopped and the fire
soon cNlineuished, but Mae was
terribly burned
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-08-28
The First Came Preserve.

inc blue grass region of Kentucky
and tennessee was the first national
park and game and forest preserve in
America. II was so set apart before
the white man had come with profan.
ing foot ana conqnering firearms by the
grent lroquols tribes Of Indians, the Six
Nations. They forbade any settlement
OF agriculture in nll that great region,
and 1t became known as the hunting
grounds.'-Ncw Orleans Daily States.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-08-28
Under the Bed.

She was telling Il circle OF sympa.
thctic friends about the burglar scare
In her home. Yes" she said. Il heard
noise. so got up Mt once. There I'M
der the bed saw n mans legs stick
Ing out"
Good gracious" exclaimed one of
the ladies. the burglars lcgs;'
NO, my dear. They were my hus-
bands legs. He had heard the noise
too."-Argonaut.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-08-28
w. f. KITCHEN. Crlcr.
SALE OF IVY AVENUE PROPERTY.

SALE OF IVY AVENUE PROPERTY.
AS executor OF the estate of Mar
garct l.. Jones. deceased anu in &C
cordancc with the directions of her
will. which WAS duly probatcd in the
Clerks Office of the Circuit Court for
Warwick County, Va. shall offer for
sale, ut public auction, to the highest
bidder. in front of the premises, on
Tuesday, September 3, 1907, at -
o'clock m. all of that certain lot.
piece or parcel OF land situated in
Warwick County. Va, which is known
and designated rs lot number Two
Hundred and Fifteen (2l5) in Block
Nine (9) as shown on IL certain map
entitled MAP of part of the City of
Newport news. the property OF u. n.
Ivy made by T. a. Senple Civil
Engineer, and filed in the Clerks
Office of the County Court of Warwick
County, Va. on December II. 1887.
Terms: The purchaser will be re-
qurcd TO assume an Indebtedness OF
about $1S5.0O (thc exact amount will
he made known on day of sale). 20
the Peoples Building & Loan Asso-
ciati Of Hamp on, Va, which Is So
cured by deed OF trust on tic prop
crty, and to pay in cash the residue
of the purchase money.
S.2t-td. G. ~. SCHMELz. Executor.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-08-28

"A visitor in II thinly settled part of
England was told by IL resident whom
nc met that no physician lived within
Yen hiiieS OF him. "Whntw exclaimed
.ne VISITOR, ten miles from n doctorY,
YES Sir, ten miles," responded tho
iariher- Thank heaven, we all In this
parish mostly dies natural deaths"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-08-28
First Celebration OF Christmas.

Christmas WAS first celebrated In
the year oS, but 1t was forty years
later before it was officially adopted
MS Christian festival. Nor was it
until about the nth century that the
day of its celebration became per.
manently fixed on the 25th of Do.
cemDer Up TO that time 1t had been
'rregnlarly observed Mt various times
OF the ycar-in December. in April and
May. but most frequently in January.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-08-28
SALE or EFFECTS OF
KELLuM MEDICINE COMPANY,
INCORPORATED

Pursuant to the terms of n certain
Decd of Trust from the Kcllum Med
icnc Co. Inc. dated Aug. IL, 1907,
and recorded in Deed Book 80, page
lis. in Clerks office of the Corpora
ton Court for the City OF Newport
News, Virginia. | shall Offer for sale
ut public auction to the highest bidder
on the premises. No. 300 Huntington
Avenue, Newport News. Virginia. on
Friday, August 30, 1907 at ~ NJ
for cash: all stock in trade. wares and
| merchandise belonging to said bust.
| ness situate on tho premises or else
where. together with all furniture and
fixtures. and all implements of trade
belonging to said corporation. or any
goods, chattcls, or property Of any de-
scription used in the conduct of said
business. ana all other property,
debts. store accounts. chooses in action
and evidences of debts which the said
kellum Medicine Co. Inc, may own
or possess. or 10 which it is legally
| or equitably entitled.
There are two Deeds of Trust on
Il portion of the property above de.
| scrihcd, recorded respectively in Deed
Book ~, page 376 and Deed Book 30.
page 39t of the aforesaid Clerks Of
flee: the first securing the payment
of $500. and the second securing the
payment of 500. The above sale will
he made subject to these two deeds
Of trust
J.. A. McMURRAN,
Trustee.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-08-28
Roldness as a Success Factor.

There Is something about boldncss
which sometimes borders on audacit.,
mat commands respect, if it is based
upon real seli-confidcncc. n conscious.
ness OF power and not upon cgotism
mere Is something sublime about n
strong man who can neither bo ca,
loied. ratified nor stampeded.-Orison
Sweet Nlarden i'm SUCCESS NIoro
zine" '7''
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-08-28

One of the most literary OF the Lon
uoh evening papers once mndn the fol.
lowing startling announcement: "a
complete set Of hydrants ana FIRE an.
plianccs VIII be arranged, ana the
stage Is to he fitted with double as
ocslns and steel irproof curtain, con
troiied by one nun. The latter is de-
signed TO be one of the largest in Lon
doil-namcly. about eighty feet wldo
ana ilrty feet deep Glasgow Times
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-08-28
Few Thoual,ts.

Conccit--Elch night before retiring
write down H. thoughts in little note
book. CyniI Indeed! And how long
have you bcsn doing that? Conccit-
About three years. Cynic-Thcn YOU
must have the first page nearly filed
by this tlme.-London Mail.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-08-28

Our France in its distracted gallop
or modern Ideas and manners is as
surcdly about to lose one Of its most
precious and characteristic charms, its
refined and intelligent politeness, its
noble desire to please, which should
be valued in spite of all the sarcasms
of tho forcigncr.-Paris Grandc Revue.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-08-28

The lions tongue is so rough that 1t
can be used TO rasp the flesh from the
bones The horny, clawlikc pnplllae.
OF pfickies. are very nearly n quarter
Oh an inch long. 1t has been snld that
the cat uses her prickly tongue in tho
same way hut she uses 1t chiefly rs
comb.-pcarson's.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-08-28
Governors Speech a Significant
Response TO President.
IS II DIGNITY OR THE "8lGISTICK?'
Both Advocate Same Ends, But Moi
Same Mcans-Taft as Nearly as
Good candidatc-How Hughes DIFF
fers from Roosevelt.
fers from Roosevelt.

thhutauuna on saturday is regarded
as Il significant response TO the re-
cent address by President Roosc-
welt. It's Significance lies chiefly in
contrast, and the answer to the Pres.
idcnt is found in this contrast be-
tween an appeal to reason and an ap.
peal To emotion or prejudice to. ac.t
complish a desired object
a conviction is growing among
thoughtful uon who mako study of
political conditions that the final
struggle for the Republican prcsidcn.
iial nomination will he between
Roosevelt ana Hughes. The Chautau-
qua speech is that of man who con
templates the possibility at least of
becoming candidate and who Is con
scious of contrasting himself and his
lmodc of thought and action with that
of the man who now dominates There
is no suggestion OF conflict of views
between Mr.. Hughes and Mr. R0osc-
welt MS To the prOpricty Of enforcing
the law. Furnishing offenders ana pro
tccting individuals ANA the public I'm
their rights. Mr.. Hughes merely all
Vncalcs this rs matter OF course,
without finding u reason for excite.
ment or M appeal 10 anything hut
calm. reflective ana prompt action.
| That such stotomnn, ., ,o,in,.
should nt once nnnonr :, contr,,.,
with the uttcranccs of MIR Roosevelt
renders II the most powerful form of
attack upon the Presidents method.
Emphasizes Difference In Men.
~ ''coshlIru mat Mr.. Hughes
n'S never desired TO be associated. In
me nuni'c NINA with Mr. Roosevelt
anu u 'ooNs rs IL nc had taken this
"uV'S,pn particularly 10 emphasize
| nv "l'ercnce between them. He has
nov "pl'''r'd as an antagonist. lMt
w.. p",n'u''E neln aioot and avoided
| nu'nE "raWn INTO the Roosevelt whirl
rvs'ucn' roosevelt Is moro appre-
"Sn' W uelis ,hWartcd III his plans
ny N'r' 'i"@nes IMAM by anything else
w. SouA ON inc political horizon. He
""S 'l'" 10 hdopt the New York Gov
r,no. Ns ms own ana falling in That,
,,, wv" 'n very uetermineuly to bar
cnndidntoe Thora ~ -. i,Iesldon''ai
The calm dirnitv an, V, s,on',,i anous .
purnosc cboroctcristi" ~ r', ,, OF
| that sooms 10 nnnoar -. A., 'I"N'leS
welt as rcnrooc,, ~ w. Noose'
M,
tord,, '"nu,uncy OF secretary Taft is
nomima,,o 'o,c ana more toward the
"o N', s,,n Vt roosevelt Their re-
NO. . 'no,unrn i',,ed 10 mat end much
nont a1i ,ras,i 'nah to the advance
tar,iy ~. az. interests. Taft volun.
vo,t , 'o"S p''ce second to Roosc,
somotl'inm '. .',o, mercy next to and as
vn,t HIM, "'''rN US good ms Roosc-
from ,ris t. nu argument arising
satisricd win p"ustipn: why be
good Whom WI tho S ,,,,,' nearly MS
hndpr Tat, m' lung user may be
lie ns II he expected tbcm ~ ,"v r pun'
stand. In the name of Roosevcit t' ne
appeals to Roosevelt support ana his
cyes are turned from the EAST to no
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-08-28

Grandmammn- Whit nro you doing
In the pantry. Tommy? Tommy Oh
I'm just putting n few things away
Stnniua!
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-08-28

authorize the course ncrsucd by the
courts when freight rates are involv-
cd. but does not oven require bond
for such Injunction when passenger
fares are in litigation
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-08-28
st. Vincent's School for
GIRLS

st. Vncent's School situated OH
Thirty-third Street near Virginia
Avenue. will reopen on September
3rd. This school is conducted by the
Sisters OF Charity. Pupils of all de
nominations are admitted. S25-lm.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-08-28
Governor Not a "Rea.t;,,,ry :,

II is at the point whore raft's dc.
r,"t appears probable and turn ia
roosevelt is thrcatcncd that Hugh IS
Is expected to come in To save Tho
SITUATION With an out-and.ont rene
t'ohary TO the front ana TAFT defoot.
ed 1t would seem that nothing could
prevent Roosevelt being nom:uatod
ltngnes is not a reactionary. ana HE
nomination could not be attacl,c1 on
inc grounds that he was tho candi.
n"e oi the corporations OF that he
was therc to ovcrtun the eood work
n ,' roosevelt 1t would be Urged in
ms Dchalf that he would continue mo
work more steadily less capriciously
a,ppeailng TO reason instead of to emo.
tion Tor the correction of evils ana Tho
punishment OF wrong W" wy
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-08-28
WANTED.

WANTED-RAnRoAD TICKET TO
Chicago ut once. Address TICKET,
care Daily Press. S-2S-2t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-08-28
The Hughes Platform.

The platform upon which his can.
didacy viii stand will be NOT antag.
onism TO Roosevcltian policies. but
those utterances in which his nothod
IS contrasted by inference with that
of Roosevelt, whom he says:
Confidence depends upon tho as.
Surahcc OF stability. BY stability Is
not meant iiNity OF things or rela
ions, but stcadiness. II may be
steadincss in motion. Paradoxical M
II may seem. human society cannot
be stable unless 1t is progressive.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-14

Promise.
 March 15, April 5, 19, May r. Fraternity hall. series of whist given by Jacques Cartier conclaye. No Sl0.
 March 15-Eagles' hall. benefit polo games for Thomas Bockwitch.
 Mar 16-Eagles' hall-Annual dance of Washington Hill Athletic club.
 Mar 17--Sunday evening concert by Catholic Women's association, for St Mary's hospital fund.
 Mar 1S-Mrs John F. Kicks Danc- ing academy, 43 East Main street, St Patrick's dance.
 Mar 1S.-Eleventh annual dance of the ladies auxiliary, A. o. H., at City hall. :,
 March 1s-Leavenworth hall. first annual dance given by the. Water bury Junior Base Bali league.
 March 1S-At the First Baptist church. Lecture by Robert Stewart Macarthur: Empire of the Czar or the Great Bear of the North under the auspices of the Golden Rod so- ciety.
 March 2l.-A. NJ. E. Zion church. Turkey supper for benefit of church
 March 22-Leavenworth hall. con- cert by the Hotchkiss School of music under management of.J. J. Derwin.
 April 24.-Concordia hall. prom enade and concert by St Josephs Lithuanian band.
 April 1-Leavenworth hall. an- nual reception given by Mir and Mrs John F. Kicks dancing classes.
 April 2-Leavenworth hall. fifth annual reception and dance given by employees of American Mill Go.
 April 3-Town hall, Woodbury, novelty dance and reception given by Mir and Mrs John F. Kicks dane. ing classes.
 April 3-Lithuanian hall. Green St. promenade and dance given by the Sons of Lithuanian society band
 April : to 1l.-Eagles' hall. Grand fair for the benefit of St Anne's church.
 April l-city hall. third annual social and dance given by Brass Cit, lodge. No 250. l.. A. to B. of R. T.
 April 4-South Waterbury Schoo hall. first promenade given by Smith 6 Griggs' baseball club.
 Apru 5-Turn verein hall. scoyil street, sociable and dance given b, the active turner's.
 April Hum hall. Scovill Si sociable and dance given by St Rar Barromaus verein.
 April 13 to 22.--City hall Chart, | bazaar for the benefit of the new hos pitaI. given by the United Catholic SO ciefies-
 April 2l-N-sic h~" bank building, first annual ianc given by the Golden star AiaIeII club.
 May 10. il. Ia. Is. 17. 1s-Good will hail Waterbury. st Michael church bazaar.