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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29
THE IVORY HUNTER.
Troubles Begin When He Has to Get
 Ivory Out of the Jungle.

Troubles Begin When He Has to Get
 Ivory Out of the Jungle.
 First catch your ivory, then get it home-if you can. A mans troubles have barely begun when the tusks of the fallen monsters are chopped out, wrapped in sacking and taken back to camp. Each weighs 50 or even 100 pounds. have seen specimens that are on record as tipping the scales at 250 pounds. Suppose I have got to- gether $100,000 worth of fine ivory. I am perhaps a thousand miles from anywhere with this load of 50000 or G0.0O0 posnds. There are no railroads, no wheeled vehicles. even no draft anil mals. The stun must be carried across the wilds of Africa on the backs of na- tive pOrters. who think nothing of drop- ping their loads and deserting if the fancy happens to seize them. The worst of the hunting is nothing to what such a homeward march may mean. have had my men shot down by hostile tribes from ambush with poisoned arrows. have seen them die in agony from the bites of noxious in. sects. l have been attacked by bands of Dinkas. who knew the value of ivory as well as did and who trs1 to help themselves to mine.-Everybody's Magazine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29
AGED MAN MISSING.
Nelson Chapelle Wandered Away
 From His Home on Silver Street.


 From His Home on Silver Street.
 It was reported at the police sta- tion to-day that Nelson Chapelle. aged 77 years, has been missing from his home, 51 Silver street. the past few days. As this is the second time the old man has been reported on the list of the missing during the past year 1t is suspected that he has not gone far ana will be found in a short time However, on account of his age and attending infirmities, considerable anxiety prevails at his home. It was his wife who made the report at the police station to- day. The last seen of the old man he was in Hamilton park and if he is found in the shade of tree, sleep ing, or wandering about in that neighborhood, it will not surprise his relatives.
 The last time he had disappeared he was away two days. The family dog, an old pet, accompanied him and was instrumental in locating him. Mrs Chapelle, his wife. was walking about the neighborhood looking for the old man when she happened to see the dog. The dog of course recognized her and led her to where her husband was talking with a number of men as tranquilly as though his absence was of no con sequence.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29
4 SHORT SPEECH.
Made by an Indian Chief In Reply to
 q Government Agent.

Made by an Indian Chief In Reply to
 a Government Agent.
 Old Shah bah-Skong, the head chief of Mile Lac. brought all his warriors to defend Fort Ripley in 1862. The secretary of the interior and the gov ernor and legislature of Minnesota promised these Indians that for this act of bravery they should have the special care of the government and never be removed.
 A few years later a special agent was sent from Washington to ask the Ojibways to cede their lands and re- move to a country north of Leech lake. The agent asked my help. l said:
 'T know that country. have camp ed on 1t. It Is the most worthless strip of land in Minnesota. The Indians are not fools. Don't attempt this folly. You will surely come to grief" He called the Indians In council and said:
 .Aiy red brothers. your great father has heard how you have been wrong ed. He said. I will send them an hon. est man He looked In the north, the south. the east and the west When he saw me, he said. This is the hon est man whom l will send to my red children Brothers, look at me. The winds of ifty-fve years. have blown over my head and sIlvered 1t with gray. and in all that time have never done wrong to any man. As your friend ask you 10 sigi this treaty"
 old Shah-bah-skong sprang to his feet and said:
 "My friend. look at me, The winds of more than fifty winters have blown over my head and silvered 1t with gray. but they have not blown my brains away"
 That council was ended.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29
FINANCIERS MAKE
 UP DIFFERENCES.
Gould and Hartman Reported
 at Peace Again.

New York. July 29.-E. H. Harri- man has, 1t was reported, been called in by George J. Gould as an expert to put the Gould railroad lines into first class condition and re-establish their prestige in the west. MT. Hartman will, according to the story, become a director of the leading Gould compa- nies. and Mir. Gould is expected to be appointed to a similar place in the Hartman roads.
 This report cannot be officially con firmed, but close personal friends of both the financiers concerned say they know it to be true
 Action of the stocks of the companies involved apparently confirm it. Erie stock rose to 25M, which is new high record for this year. There has been pool organized to handle the stock, because under the alliance be- tween Gould and Hartman the Erie railroad becomes the eastern outlet of both systems It is therefore sudden ly raised to an importance equal to that of the New York Central and al , most to that of the Pennsylvania. Gould and Hartman have been at loggerheads for the last seven years They began fighting over the Colorado Fuel and Iron company. Gould won in. that fight, but Hartman thereupon refused to grant the Missouri Pacific certain traffic rights to the Pacific coast. Gould retaliated by building the Western Pacific railroad, which is now about finished.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29
The Too Fat.

Fat hens. being wretched layers. are always sold on by farmers.
 The early Romans banIshed all use less persons. including the fat in this category.
 Ovid. in bis Art of Love" says. Keep ever slender and supple. for the fat have no success with women"
 The Gentoo tribe enter their houses by a hole in the roof of q certain pre- scribed sire. and they who grow too bulky to enter by this hole are slain as useless and lazy.
 In England it vas once the law to put the fat to death-@AIl dronkiftiS. fatt gluttonis and consumers of vitalIls more nor was necessary to the susten- tation of men. were tsne. and first com mandit to sveliy their fouth of guhst drink they pleatit. and incontIne1t tairsfter was drouuit In zne fresche rever.--New Orleans Times Democrat
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29
Spinach omelet.

Make a puree of spinach in the usual way-that is to say, after having boiled 1t till tender chop 1t very fine and rub 1t through coarse wire sieve. season with salt and pepper. stir over the fire and add two ounces of butter and a little cream. Take two tablespoonfuls of the spinach and stir it into four eggs which have been previously beat en, yokes aud whites separately. Add a little piece of shallot which has been rubbed through the sieve. and salt and pepper to taste. When thoroughly mixed put the whole into an omelet pan with two ounces of butter and fry a pale brown. Serve very hot.-By- stander.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29
THE NECK RUFF.
1t Reached Its Full Glory In the SIX.
 teenth Century.

1t Reached Its Full Glory In the Six.
 teenth Century.
 One of the most peculiar and inter- esting evolutions in historic fashion is the growth and development of the ruff in England. This ruff began its career as humble little something like a tuck running along the top of the chemisette from shoulder to shoul- der You can see 1t grow in the portraits of royal personages slowly. but surely, like great linen flower opening its pIaited petals from genera tion to generation. During the reign of Henry VII. 1t was scarcely more than a budding excrescence. but with Henry VIII. 1t had outgrown its tuck stage to the extent of reaching up to the ears and was beginning to sport a mild fare. Those were the days of such strict sumptuary laws that in or der to wear black genet you must be royal, to wear sable you must outrank your viscount neighbor. to wear mar ten or velvet trimmings you must be able to show an income of over POO marks a year The reign of Edward VI. and Queen Mary merely fostered the ruff without encouraging it to any greater development. But Queen Eliza beth, seeing in it possibilities for off setting her red hair and clear skin, famed it into vigorous life. In the six, teenth century the ruff burst into full bloom. Men and women, even tiny princesses, were oyershadowed by the stiff rays of the ruff on all great occa' sions. Even over France. Germany and Italy it spread its white pinions and held unquestioned sway until il fell with the Roundheads.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29
MISLEADING NAMES.
Terms In Science That Belle the Prod.
 uets to Which They Apply.

ucte to winch They Appiy.
 There are terms fin certain depart ments of science that positively mis- name the products to which they are applied.
 The word "oil" in its more compre- hensive and indiscriminate uses Is made to include hydrocarbons. like pe- troleum, and also many other sub stances that have an oily appearance, like "oil of vitriol." which is not oil at all. but sulphuric acid.
 Strictly speaking. the mineral oils, including all petroleum products. are not oil. although we speak of "coal oil" and kerosene oil"
 Tie best ciassifications of oils do not include mineral hydrocarbons. Ike naphtha. paraffin and petroleum, but treat only the two well defined groups fixed oils and fats and the essential or volatile oils.
 "Copperas" is not copper. but sul- phate of iron. Salt of lemon has nothing to do with the fruit of the leulOn tTee, Dhh ts FoAaSriuh blhDAaiaNc or potash treated with oxalic acid.
 "Carbolic acid" Is not an acid. but q phenol. Tn structure it is allied to the alcohols and has only slight acid prop. critics. Soda water" has no trace of soda. "Sulphuric acid' contains no sulphur. Sugar of lead" is innocent of sugar
 Cream of tartar" has nothing to do with cream nor milk of lime with milk. German silver" Is stranger to silver. and ''black lead" Is not lead at all. but graphite. Mosaic gold'' is a sulphide of tin.
 These misleading names have come down from the vocabulary of an carly and inexact chemistry. As popular science extends the old terms ar' yielding to the more scientific ncmen | clature.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29
CITY NEWS.

The funeral of Joseph. the { years and 5 months old son of Mir and Mrs Owen O'Connor of Fifth street, took place this afternoon with iLterment Ia Calvary cemetery.
 Superintendent Morris of the de- partment of charities Is home from Washington, where he went with John Coughlin. whom he had placed in the government hospital.
 Miss Clara Hoyt continues to i'm porve at the Waterbury hospital and is fast recovering from the effects Of the automobile accident in which she figured on North Main street few weeks ago.
 The article in the Democrat yes terday about letting the southwest corner of the green into the street occasioned a lot of talk and 1t is probable that the .aldermen will be asked what they think of 1t.
 By agreement with Attorneys Stokes and Blansheld. Vincent and Margaret Guokas become by adop- ton. the parents of Petronas SEieg. les. aged $ years. The father oi the child. Adam. consented to the adoption this afternoon in the pro bate court.
 An application was filed with ths probate court to-day to permit the se tlinr up of the estate of Leon ard Hall. Mir Hall died some years ago and left a life interest in his estate 10 his widow, Lois. She dic.l recently and with her demise hei interests in the property ceased. I' will nov he divided among ths nieces and nephews of Mir and Mr' Hall. The estate amounts 10 about sze. .eee mostly in realty.
 The Elm Tree Beetle: Its Gauss and Cure. What the Bible Says oi It. pfn be the subject of an Ins,ruc. tive discourse by EvsngeIist VI. R Andrews at the tent at the corneE of Johnson and WatervilIe streets al s o'clock tomorrow night Here | sn opportunity to get some valusbl. information about these great pest. that are doing % much destruction in waferbury al this time Feu kavs any welcome much less a kind vorc for the beetles but nevertheless thrr have a IerE ant interesting his trry and tnssnuch ss thev have cons ,v stay is hehoovss ersryhodv 10 knos a nttIs something sbopt them
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29
TO BUMP THE CARS.
Pittsburg Will Test New Tenders
 With Live Men.

Pittsburg, July 29.-"Wanted. men to act as dummies for street car lenders; wages, s2 per day; 10 questions asked. References or ex- perience not necessary" ..'.
 This advertisement will be placed in daily papers in this city, as Pitts burg is to try out a lot of street car lenders on live men.
 Would-be suicides will not be ac' cepted, If their intentions are known before hand. The Pit sburg street railway managers say they have seen moving pictures of live dummies struck by street cars, but they con- sider the chances of person being ruck accidentally not nearly as good as if the person is prepared for the impact.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29
n Burnt cark Circle.

~lTIstah Mhdleman. An has ah rid de"
 'sfr. Bones. we shall be delighted to have you propound it.
 "Yessah. but hit ain't nothin' lak dat. An jest desires to ax 70 what am de difference between ah st0rekeeper whose business Is improvin' an man wbo selects feathers fo' sofa pillows =
 That's a pretty hard nut to crack. Afr. Bones. Now. what Is the differ ence between a ssorekeeper whose business is improving and a man who selects feathers for sofa pIIlowsT-
 De storekeeper's business is pickin' up. an de other mans business is psckin' dowu.-
 -Mr. T. N Orr VII sing the pathetic ballad. He Married Hinlsslf to a Mar. cei Wave. ga Nov He's All at Sea-'-- Harper's Weekly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29
Fatalities.

"Yes," said the beauteous young thing, "when I asked papa if might go mountain climbing he took my head off. But had my own way, of course, and finally the crowd got start ed, and you know they made me put on lot of wraps and things that sim ply suffocated me. And about half way up I slipped and fell over cliff and broke my neck! Indeed, yes. And when they had lifted and pulled me back on the trail absolutely died from pain. But before long I was able to go on to the top, but by the time we were almost there collapsed and sat down, for l could never breathe again. But they made me pull myself together and in time we got to the summit. and there 1t was so cold froze to death! Oo-ooh. And I was glad. can tell you. when we came down at last. and as soon as they got me home went to bed. dead from Acknowledgements
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29
Husband Leaves Poison In
 Cup by Accident.
FATAL NIGHT DRAUGHT.
Young Woman Rises For Drink and Takes 1t From Cup In Which Illus band Had Left Cyanide of Potss- sium Used In Polishing Wedding Presents-She Dies Before Distract ed Man Can Summon Assistance.

New York, July 29-Drinking mix ture of brandy which she had prepared In cup containing. unknown to her, cyanide of potassium, Mrs. Catherine Keeley, the bride of John Keeley, fell across her bed and died before the grief stricken husband could summon physician to their home ill Brooklyn.
 Keeley is employed as a goldchaser, and he had small quantity of the poison in the house. His wife. whom he married eight months ago, knew he had it and was aware of its deadly effect. The man used it in his busi- ness and believed it was perfectly safe to have it in his home. Mrs. Keeley, feeling i'll, had retired early. Her hus- band decided he would occupy the time before, going to bed in cleaning the tarnish from their wedding presents and thereby surprise his wife in the morning.
 Going to the room where he kept the cyanide of potassium, Keeley poured what he needed into a cup and spent several hours polishing the silverware which he had noticed needed such treatment. Having accomplished his work, he went to bed and soon was asleep. Before daylight Mrs. Keeley awoke. She discovered she was so i'll that she needed brandy to relieve her. Going to the dining room. she took the same cup that her husband had used for the poison and poured brandy into it. She did not notice the cup had been used since she had washed it after dinner.
 Poison Acts Quickly.
 l As soon as she drank the mixture the woman realized something was wrong with it. The poison. which acts quickly, made her so weak that she was able only to stagger to the bed room, where she fell across thS bed As she fell her husband awoke and asked her what the trouble was. Mrs Keeley was too weak to respond. but by motions she informed her husband that she had swallowed something that was the cause of her illness. The man instantly remembered the cup which he had left on the table after usins ,the cyanide of potassium and sprane from bed. Rushing to the dining room he saw that It had been used by hi' wife. Persons living in the neighbor hood said that the keeleys were deyot cd to each other.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29
Mystery os snsIlps1.

Smallpox appears to have been first cescrfled bv Rhazes. an Arabian phy- sieian living about qo0 A. D- It was introiuced Into southern Europe ia the tine of the cruszdes and slowly spread Into the mere ncrthern rerions In l51T if vas carried from Spain to San to Donineo and fhence to Nexi-o. where h is zd to have suepf oG s5co0o Of the nsffvez It spread rzp- tsly sII over ths ne~ wu<l1 and vboIs vflarss and evsn fr1bes nf fndlzzz were carried uH hT M
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29
TOOK AN OVERDOSE
Miss Nellie Lacey Was Resllug
 Comfortably To-Day.

Miss Nellie Lacey, who took an overdose of medicine on Sunday which sent her into a long sleep, sank rapidly last evening and for girl would not recover. This morning her condition was much improved but she was by no means out of danger.
 Miss Lacey, who is only sixteen, was not feeling very well Sunday and going to drug store she procured some remedy which contained, so 1t seems, laudanum. The directions for taking the medicine was marked on it, but the girl, it appears, took far too many drops.
 Shortly after taking the remedy the girl slept soundly. Thinking that she would be greatly refreshed on awakening her people did not pay much attention to her as her illness was only trifiing. But she slept SO soundly during the night and part of the next day that her parents began to worry. They became thoroughly frightened when they endeavored to awake her and were unable to do so. A physician was summoned and he immediately saw that the girl was in a critical condition caused by an overdose of medicine.
 It took some time to arouse the girl but at length the doctor succeed- ed in overcoming the effect of the drug for the time being at least
 Yesterday morning her condition had improved to such an extent that her recovery seemed very probable. But bad change came last evening and the girl sank rapidly, but early this morning she rallied again. This afternoon she was resting very com- fortably.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29
Drew Girl . sp.nd.r, Says Friend.

Troy. N. Y., July 29.-word was re< ceived here from the authorities of Springfield. O.. concerning a state ment made by Carrie Weaver, friend of Hazel Drew. In her statement Miss Weaver spoke of Miss Drew's financial ability. saying it had always been a constant source of wonder to her how her friend managed to live so well. to wear such stylish cos tunes. to take SO many and % CT. tended trips and to enjoy so many luncheons at such expensive hostelries on her wages as a domestic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29
GATOR SCARE FOR FATHERS.
No Stunning Costumes Seen Now on
 Shore of Popular Stream.

New London. July 29.-No more stunning bathing costumes are in evidence along the Mantle river, and are not likely to be until young alligator has been fished out of the depths of this popular stream, dead or alive.
 At Golden Spur, one of the city's recreation parks, a pair of gators were placed on exhibition in cage this week, and one of them, pining for a swim, made his escape to the river while the park keeper was nap ping. Messengers were dispatched to the various camps along the shore notifying bathers to keep their eyes peeled for the reptile. At last ac- counts the alligator was still enjoy ing his liberty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29
uh. Alphabet.

The great Phoenician alphabet. the parent of every fern of European writing and of the srripts of Persia. Arabia and India as well. owes but little to Egypt It is true that in the construction of their alphabet the PhoenIcians made use of certain bier. atic characters found in their trsdedeal- Ings with Egypt. but this fact h ne way defracts from the glory of the h. vention which belongs to the ~Yankees Of antiquity. York American.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29
Mr. Hrx,n nom. Aa.ir.

Lincoln. Neb.. July 2o.-wIlliam Js Bryan is at home again after his visit to Chicago. The trip from Omaha was without incident. Mir. Bryan express ed satisfaction at the selection of the subcommittee of the national commit. tee and was highly grstiied at the re- csption accorded him in Iowa and 2 Nebraska.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29

FOR SALE-At a bargain, passen- ger Cadallac touring car. just com pletely overhauled. like new: guar anteed in perfect condition; reason for selling want larger machine. s. NJ. Schneer. jeweler. 19S So Main st. 6-25-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29
a wsr.a's Era.

eff were a man is suresy verf unnecessary cry these days. Tks epoch Of the man Is past The twtu- ueth century Is the era of the wo- man
 There is with q few verJ slight sx- csptions nothing that a woman zs . ronan cannot do. and do every hEt rx rsIl ss if she were q man--Lon3on 2. T. O.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29

FOUND--Ar si5 Bank tt, '. W. Lu- cas's cigar store. one of tbe largest and best selected stocks of pipes and smokers articles and all ths favor. !te brands of cigars and tobacco. Cigars by the box specially. Call and see us and you will surely come again.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29

WANTED-The people of Waterbury to take in the excursion to Hanover park. given by the Third Congrega- tional church, Saturday, Aug 1. Round trip, adults soc, children 25c. 7-2S-4
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29
Miscellaneous.

know whether High land ave will be the next stop for a temporary change of our railroad station and whether this communi- ty gets any consideration in the matter. l.. Becker. 7-28-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29

FOR SALE--Time having elapsed. the following pledges will be sold at private sale, If not called for by the 1st of Aug, 1908: 146S, watch. issued July 5. or; 1470, watch and fob, issued July 6. or; 1434, watch, issued June 19. '07; 1439, diamond ring, issued July 24. '07; 1916, watch, issued Dec 21, '06; 1341, watch and chain, issued Jan g, '07; 1864, watch and chain, is sued Feb 15, '07; 1865, diamond pin, issued Nov 26, '07; 1913, watch and chain, issued Dec 19. '06; 1280 watch, issued Oct 27, '06. Many z other bargains on hand. Come In and see them. S. M. Schneer. jew eler, 19S So Main st.,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29

FOUND-On Monday afternoon on East Main st, gold watch. Owner can have it by proving property and paying for this adv. Call at S61 Bank st. 7-2S-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29
nu.h E..r

Candidate of Ideals wouldn't you -zther hs right than pressdenfi Prse. fsczl Friend -CertsInIyl It Is so much easier te he Baltimore Anerf- ran-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29

WANTED-The people to know if they have not $7 for ton of coal they can get big bag of Otto Coke from their grocer for a dime.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29

HoaestT Ez the bet policy. but Ii | fhe ssvt cf pogtry that has nc ssr. r<nfer rniua-Ph14dslrhil fnculr.r.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29

TO RENT-Casino hall; all conven- fences; good floor, 100x4o. without a post, windows on ali sides. four side rooms, for lodge meetings, dances. banquets or smokers. Y. E. Beardsley, agent. 135 East Main st, city. 5-ll-u
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29

TO RENT--4 large rooms and 2 large front frooms for light house.
 keeping. Inquire 75 High st; rent reasonable. 7-2S-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29

TO RENT-Tenement of :ooms, at corner Scovill and Spring sts. h. quire of Attorney William Ken nedy, 95 Bank st. 5-25-u