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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
HONEST AMERICANS.
bacidents That Greatly Surprised .
 Visitor From Germany.

viSitor From Germany.
 On his first visit to the United States a German manufacturer was the guest of a kinsman in New York He expressed surprise when, a few days after his arrival, he saw num- Der of men help themselves to papers at an unattended newsstand, where some men laid down the exact price of their purchase, others made change for themselves and still others walked away without paying. He was told that the last named group were custom CTS who paid only once a week, but that no one ever failed to pay.
 To demonstrate his contention that smost people are honest in this coun- try" the Americanized German took his visitor that day to a restaurant where both were unknown, and when they had finished their luncheon the host went to the cashiers desk with his check and said he had no money with him, but would pay the next day.
 The cashier gave the couple hast glance and said, "All right; I'll take a chance" and the men started for the street. At the door a right about face movement was executed, the check was paid, good cigar was handed to the cashier, to whom the plot was re- vealed, and the German exclaimed, "Grossartig" (magnifcenN. - Chicago News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
\ CINGALESE. DAINTY.
ceylon White Ants and Their Numer-
 ous Natural Enemies.

It is estimated that two-thirds of the island of Ceylon is undermined by white ants. The number of these in- sects is certainly quite incalculable, but it is fortunate that their natural enc mics are almost as numerous.
 The workers are preyed upon by true ants and many other insects; by spi- ders, lizards and centipeds; by rats, mice and palm squirrels. But it is the adult winged insects that are espe- cially yictimized. It is probable that scarcely 1 per cent of the mature in sects survive the dangers of the pc riodic fights.
 They run the gantlet of nearly ev- cry other animal. Birds, bats, squir. rels, rats, toads and lizards all flock to the feast. Dogs and cats eat the winged ants with avidity.
 Even man himself does not disdain to participate" says E. E. Green. "The Tamil cooly looks upon a mess of fried termites as great dainty, and I have several European acquaintances who consider that termites on toast form a dish worthy of more general inclusion in the menu. They are said to taste not unlike mushrooms. ."-Agri- cultural Journal of Ceylon Botanic Gardens.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
WATERBURY, FIRE ALARM.

4-Cor South Main and Grand sta
 6-Scoyill Manufacturing Co. (Pl
 6-Cor bridge and Magill sta 7--Exchange Place.
 S-Euciid and RoselaId avenues l2-Rogers & Bro. (P)
 1S-Cor East Main and Niagara sta l4-Cor East Main and Wolcott sta 16-Cor High and Walnut streets. l6-Cor East Main and Cherry sss. l7-Cor East Main and Cole sts. 2l-Cor North Elm. Kingsbury stA 23-Burton street engine house. 24--Waterbury Mfg Co. (PD 25-Cor North Main and North sts. 26-Cor Buckingham and Cooke stS 27-Cor Grove and Prospect sts. 2S-Cor Hill5ide avenue and Pine sta 29-Cor Ludlow and N. Willow sta sl-Cor Bank and Grand sts. S2-Cor Riverside and Bank sts. S4-Cor W. Main and Watertown I'd. s6-Conn. R. & L. Co car house lPl 36-Waterbury Brass Go. (P) 27-Cor Cedar and Meadow sts. SS-Cor Grand and Field sts. 42--Cor South Main and Clay sta. tS--New England Watch Co. tP) 45-Benedict & Burnham Mig Co (Py w So. 47-Cor s. Main and Washington sta 61-Cor Baldwin and River sts. b2-Cor Franklin end Union sts. 63--W'bury Clock Co, case fly. fpp 64-Rose Hill house.
 b6-Cor Liberty and River s.s. b7-Cor Baldwin and Stone sts. 5S-Cor Luke street and Sylan ave. 62-Cor Doolittle alley and Dublin se Woct MatH nA 79--Cor N Willow st and Hillside ay. 74--Cor Johnson and Watervilie sta 142--Wolcott st above Howard. l53-Cor Walnut and Wood sts. l62-Cor East Main and Melton sta l73-Poli's theater.
 sl2-The Platt Bros. < Co. tP) 213-Shoe Hardware Co. fPl
 fl4-W'bury Clock mvt. factory. tp, 116-Cor Cherry and North Elm sit. 251-Cor Round Hill and Ward sta 253-Farm street. cor St Paul. 25t-Cor Etna. and North Matn sra l6l-yunc Cooke and N. Main sta. 263-Cor Abbott and Phoenix ayes 272-Groye. Central and Holmes ay' sll-S. N. ID. Tel Co building fPl S12-Cor Bank and Meadow sts. slS-Randolph & Gloves. lPl s1i-Plume & Atwood (P)
 sl5-Anerican Ring co. tP,
 al6-Electric Light Station. ID sis-Hoimes. Booth 6 Haydens ,pr S2l-cor Bank and Washington sv s22-Cor Green and N. Leonard s,. s23-Cor Wash'ton ave Portland st S24-Cor Charles and Porter sts, s25-Cor Lafayette. Washington av. s27--Riverside Park, near brewery. 3Tl-City Lumber and Coal Co. lPl tl2-Traey Bros tPl
 l2s-Cor Clay and Mill sts. t32-Cor Liberty and s. Main sts. t5l-Steele & Johnson M'fg Co. lPl 572-Cor Baldwin and Wilmington sts 6s2-Cor Baldwin and Rye sts.
 142-Cor Ridgewooo and w'ville sta eIGNAIe.
 1-i. Two strokes. rire out. recall. l-l-1. Three strokes IF m D. m. i-i-i-1-1-1-1-1-1-1. Ten stroksl
 quick will indicate a general alarm
 and will call the entire force Ints
 ssrvics.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
The Warninu Siunals,

A Boston physician tells a story of a youngster of his own that an over strenuous vacation had put on the sick list. The father had an appropriate prescription filled and left the bottle with the child's mother. As she, how ever, is very forgetful, he gave her a chart and suggested that she set down the hours when the medicine should be given. checking off each dose as taken. Upon returning from his even- ing calls. however, he found the chart blank.
 Good gracious, Nary he exclaim- ed. Surely you haven't failed to give Tom his medicine?"
 "0h, no. I did not miss a single time" his wife assured him.
 How in the world did you remem- Der 1t without the chart?" he asked.
 She smiled.
 That was easy. I just told Tom this morning at what hours he was to have it, and half an hour before each time he would begin hallooing that he wouldn't take it."-Philadelphia Ledg-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
BIRDS TONGUES.
Why the Parrot Is Able to Initiate hu-
 man Speech.

Why the Parrot Is Able to Initiate hu-
 man Speech.
 One of the government naturalists at Washington has recently gathered some fresh information concerning the tongues of birds.
 Many people suppose that woodpeck- CTS use their sharp pointed tongues as darts with which to transfix their prey. It is true that the woodpecker, like the humming bird, can dart out it's tongue with astonishing rapidity and that its mouth is furnished with an elaborate mechanism for this purpose, yet, according to the authority men, toned, investigation shows that the object of this swift motion is only to catch the prey. not to pierce it For the purpose of holding the captured victim the woodpecker's tongue Is fur nished with sticky secretion.
 Considering it's powers of initiating speech, it is not surprising to learn that the parrots tongue resembles that of man more closely than any other birds. It is not because the parrot IS slore intelligent than the other birds. but because its tongue is better suited for articulation than theirs, that it is able to amuse us with its mimicry.
 The humming birds tongue is in some respects the most remarkable of all. It is double nearly from end to end. so that the little bird is able to grasp its insect prey with its tongue much as if its mouth was furnished with a pair of fingers.-Chicago Rec ord Herald,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
How to Make Milk Safe.

Scientific investigations have proved that milk in a raw state should never be given to children. Those who can not buy pasteurized milk should pas teurize 1t at home. This can be done by observing these simple directions:
 First-Bring the milk slowly to a boil, and when it reaches the boiling point bottle it instantly, cork tightly and cool it.
 Second. - Never feed milk that Is more than twenty-four hours old to an infant
 hird.-Keep the milk near ice and never leave q milk bottle uncorked.
 Fourth.-Cleanse and scald all bot ties before refllling.
 Careful observance of these direc- tions will insure against babies con- tracting disease from impure milk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
How to Reduce Fat.

An excellent and highly effective ex- ercise for the removal of abdominal fat Is taken as follows: Lay flat on the back on the floor and place the hands at the sides. Catch the toes un- der something to keep the feet down and keep the knees stiff. It is we'll to catch the toes under the edge of the dresser, as there is no danger of this being moved by the exercise. Take a deep breath and rise slowly to a sit ting position. Lower the body. slowly expelling the breath. Be careful not to overstrain the muscles while prac. ticing these movements.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
How to Clean Doors,

Doors and window frames require special attention at cleaning time. Clean the paint with warm water and a little ammonia. Take clean soft flannel and wet as much as the arm can reach. Wash and wiring the fian- nel and rub the paint till quite clean. Dry the surface thoroughly and polish with a soft cloth. If the paint Is left damp it shows the marks of the wash. ing and loses its polish. For very light paint wiring a cloth out of hot water, dip 1t in whiting and rub till quite clean. Then wash it and polish with a clean wash leather.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
The French Are Good Travellers.

The French on their travels are the very reverse of the English. Imper. turbably amlable. they never grumb!e and without the slightest effort. as a mere matter of course, make the best of everything. I have made journeys with many French friends of both sexes. young. middle aged and elderly. often in out of the way places meet ing with discomfOrts enough. Nothing rufiles their temper. Pleased to en- Joy fresh scenes with a genial com panion. they extract the utmost pos sible pleasure from every incident. even little annoyances being turned to good account. - Miss Betham- Edwards in London Chronicle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
What He Would Keep.

When the late Francois COppee was elected to the academy. he told his friend. Theodore de Banville. that he wished he were in too. Banville de- clined to canvass
 Suppose your nomination were brought 10 yOu one fine morning on a silver salver."
 T don't know what should do with the nomination" said BanviIle. "but I should certainly keep the salver-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
Financial Advice.

Here's man. said the old citizen, ''who lost S5OOO in q hank whar he put 1t fer safe keepin'. Bll. don't ynu ever take 10 risk Ike that. Ef ever you gifts ho.i of any money. do Ike yOur father before you dOne-bury it m spen' the rest of your life sittir over il with a shotgun. Ccn- gtftutfon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
Erss4 o, tb. kEao-

Changes on the noon's surface. espe- cially ct the point known ss the crater Linnaeus. are recognized by some ss- tronOmerS- If is concluded that the diminution of a white patch must te a melting of hoarfroSt at sunrise and that the deposition and melting frost must be taking place Ia other parts of the nooa.-Lozloa ChEaniels
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
HoRsEsHoEING.

HACKS FOR ALL OCCASIONS. 5 Frank Shepard. APO Brook St. [ furnish hacks that are equipped In the right way for all cecssions
 sPhons ies.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
How to Free cIeaa.d prainpip...

A convenient and inexpensive way to open up q clogged drainpipe is to pour a half cup of gasoline in the sink or basin drain which is clogged and to allow 1t to stand for about an hour without letting the water run. The re- suit will surprise you and save the trouble and expense of a visit from the plumber.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
WATERBURY BUSINESS DIRECTORY.


 CARRIAGE AND WAGON WORKS. Gauthier Bros, SC Lounsbury St. Formerly with c. Panneton 2S and
 27 years. Tel 13a0. Wagon repairing and painting.
 CARPET CLEANING. The Model Laundry Company. Special prices on carpet cleaning tnls month. Brussels 4c yd, oto.
 Telephone S9.,
 DINING ROOM. Andrews Restaurant, 15-lS Harri-
 son ave. Order cooking. Quick walters.
 Regular dinners 25c.
 DYEING AND CLEANING. Louis The Tailor, 13 West Main St. Cleaning, Dyeing, Repairing. We will make your old clothes
 look like new.
 DECORATING. . C.E. Johnson, 899 No. Main. It's time to have your painting, pa pering and decorating done. Work guaranteed. Personal attention.
 ELECTROLYSIS. Mary Tynan, Room 24, 1O9 Bank St. Hairdressing and Manicuring. Superfiuous hair, warts, moles, etc, removed without pain or scar. EYESIGHT SPECIALIST.
 J. H. Jencks, Filter of the "So Easy" Eye Glasses.
 Old ones repaired.
 132 E. Main.
 EAST END CARRIAGE co. P. R. Larocque, Prop, East Main St, Carriage Manufacturers. Horseshoeing, blacksmithing, re-
 pairing, painting. Tel. FACTORY REMNANT CORNER. Wait for our new goods. Sept 1 our opening. Watch this lit tie ad and save money. Cor South Main and Meadow Sts. FLORIST. John Evans, Watertown, Conn. Florist and Nursery. Cut Flowers and Bedding flants always in stock. GRAIN, FEED, ETC. New York Grain and Feed Store 116-120 Meadow St. A. Willner, Prop. Phone 14S-3. Dr Hess's Feed and Pan-a-cea, etc
 GRAIN, FEED, ETC. I. A. Spencer, 392-s94 E. Main St Wholesale and retail dealer in Grain. Feed, Hay, Straw, Poultry Supplies, etc. Tel 673.
 GRAIN, FEED, ETC. Joseph Pepe, 52-54 Canal St Grain, Feed, Hay, Straw and Poultry Supplies. Animal Fertilizers. Tel. | GALIPEAU's ORCHESTRA. J. Galipeau. Music furnished for weddings. recep tions and private parties. l Room 21, Citizens bank bldg. GROCERIES, FEED, HAY, ETC. Geo Barton, Oalville, Conn. Staple and Fancy Groceries. Fresl
 Provisions received daily. Flour, Feed, Hay, Grain, etc.
 GROCERIES. Dixon's Grocery, 332 North Main St Watch space for future prices. Fancy and Staple Groceries.
 Premiums given away. SUGAR CURED HAMS 14c LIB. Boneless Sugar Cured Hams 14c lt Fresh Shoulders every Saturday. At Bley's Market, 228 South rIain $
 (Corner Grand)
 GROCERIES AND MEATS. M. J. Wall. S92 East Main St Drop in all cuts of Beef froSS
 2 to 1 cents.
 Free delivery. Phone.
 GROCERIES AND MEATS. Fred J. Loiselle. 294 Mill S Special-Mother's Oats 10c. Fresh Vegetables every day. Delivery. Phone 146-6. GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS. J. H. Hapenny, ,155-157-15e Bishop s Pure Bottle Wines and Liquors
 for family use.
 Free delivery. Telephone.
 GERMAN MARKET. ' German Market, 3S6 No Mail
 Watch this space for Special Prices on Best Qualities
 each week.
 A FINE ASSORTMENT i, of light and heavy Single Harnes ranging in price from SIC to s25 . Hitchcock Hardware Co. Plumbing, Timing, Heating.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
An In.niA

TurOld Knutt - wOt are ye cross about? Wareham Long Hn a high state of indignatiOnp-The woman in that house acrost the way insulted me. I asked her if she had any old clothin' to give . pore man. an she offered me a bathln' suit,-Chicago Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
A v.rhsI ar,..r

"My wife said the first clubman. always mix4 me a cocktail when I 20 home feeling frazzIed.-
 You're in luck.- declared the seC- oud ciubman The best I get s q chin fzz---st. Louis Republic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
Adxantaae ef Credit.

"Mv Lz sister has a bezu-'
 Sos mine. but don't ike him" ~Knov what ny sister d do if [ didn't Ike her bsauT
 ~No- whzfd she doT-
 -Shs'd send him back and get him chanEel cause we've got a charge sc count at the store he comes fron.-- Nsvarx Evening Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
EasN Enouah.

q cannot live but a week longer wizOut you-'
 Really. duke! Now. how can you fx on a specific length Of tineT'
 'Ze landlord fx oa it. miss, not r. Louisville CourierJounaL
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
An Excecticr.

q think said the merchant. 'T'n have to fire your friend Polk I never saw any one quite so lazy"
 Slow in everything. Is her
 'No. not everything. He gets tired quick enough
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
Easy Joh

T would be willing 10 work" said Tyre DOut. If could get the sort of job I want
 What vozld that job beT'
 "WeIl I v01ldn't mind calling out the stations on an Atlantic liner
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
SrssrAaE.

Bri-gs-Is there such a thing ss a scientific kizs7 G-izz-S7rely: one h which you succeed In breakiHg aray from the girl without becoming en- gaged to ber.-Ksnsas Cig IAdepsnd- ert
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;. ,o,,ovo y even vet.

asle TO pelleve IT, even yet
"yss IT'S true" he said aloud, ana
with a radiant smile he drew oack
little 40 that could see the erst"hii0
Miss Marsh. Its true that I've mar
risd the secretary"
"eut it's not" said that lady, much
to my surprise, and thrusting OUT nIl
nretty head. Its not true a oie. ne
hasn't married the secretary at al.
was only playing secretary ne ;
r,arr;ed mn one but the Honorable
Agatha the first. last, and only honor
able!"
And for proof of her astonishing
words she snatched off her glove anu
Displayed to my marveling gaze the
big emerald cross of the WycKhon
ring winking in the sunshine.
At this moment the train began 10
move and I was filled with a sudden
and iustiiable rage that Vincent
should have so deceived me. To thinR
that he had been in the secret all
the time and had helped to make
fool of me! But one look at his race
proyed to me that | had done him an
Injustice. He was as stricken win
amazement as was, and | knew tnat
then. and not until then, had he be-
come acquainted with the truth. Gath
ering my wits quickly, for the train
was moving faster. | ran after their
carriage till l caught up with the win
dow again. "Good-by!" I shouted
and God bless you!" And Vincent
reaching out his big hand, had just
time to catch mine in his strong
grasp before I dropped back, out
stripped, and he had withdrawn his
radiant face from my view.
Afterward | learned many things
First, that they had been married very
early that morning, before the rest Oh
us were up, in the little chapel at wye
with Mrs. Armistead, who was In the
secret. as witness. That explained hei
delay in giving me the note. Dreadlns
my interference, they had not Wlshee
me to know until the whole thing was
we'll over and Mrs. Armistead bacf
at Castle Wyckhoff. Second, that i
had been the Honorable Agatha's owl
idea to play the part of secretary t
her aunt, thus improving upon her ia
theirs plan, and making 1t still more
difficult for the competing suitors u
discover her identity. Third, that he
reason for telling Vincent that Agatha
Sixth was the real Honorable Agatha
was only to prove him once more an
20 the uttermost. And Vincent ha
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..av rverv pounu or IL Is so shaas
glass beads to me In comparison 10
what / have this day gained. WISH
you Joy of them and OF the honor az
Agatha. Dear old boy. forgive me y
you can; and IL you want to 40 me one
last favor come down to the sea.lon
fin time to meet the eleven seventeen
for london and hear my last injunc-
lions. VIM
when did you find this?" gasped'
But / didn't wait to hear her reply,
for glance at the hall clock told me
that IL was five minutes of eleven. Bare
headed rushed around to the stables
and fortunately found Christopher just
nutting the mare into the dogcart.
get in" I yelled, land drive like sin!
"Sin. sir? Where, sir?' asked Chris
TOPPER.
..The station" / cried, jumping up
beside him: and we flew down the
winding drive at pace that l wouid
not think of attempting in cold blood.
Through Mrs. Armistead's criminal
delay in handing me the note many
valuable minutes had been wasted, yet
thought should still be in time per
hans to save Vincent from carrying
out the last fatal step of his incredible
folly. 1t might not be too late to part
them. for in spite of what he had said
in his note / could not believe that the
worst had actually happened. AS we
approached the last strip of woods be-
fore we reached the station | caught
sight of puff of white smoke down
the track. A moment later, when we
drew up at the platform, the great
locomotive Numbered into the station,
and there, at the other end Of the plat
form, | saw them. There was Vim
cent. clad in the things he had worn
on the train when we had first come
through the fields of Wye, and with
him was a remarkably pretty girl with
beautiful wavy red hair in gray
tailor suit and a smart black hat. OF
course it was the secretary.
| waved at them frantically and they
waved in return. and | could see Vim
cent smiling happily at me as they
entered one of the carriages AS
came up with their carriage Vincent
opened the window wide and thrust
his head out "Oh, Vincent was all
| said; Jam | too later"
Not at all" he said, genially;
''yoG're just In time to congratulate
me But what I wanted of you, Arch
and he leaned toward me and low
cred his voice-"was to ask you to
| break it to my father"
Then it's true?" / said. not quite
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leaned ever and put my hand on
Vincent's shoulder. He turned his
head, and when ! felt his smooth
cheek against my hand knew that
tho battle WAS won.
I'm awfully sorry, Arch" he said,
that was such beast last night
I'll never forgive myself for trying to
strike you. Only. you see. lost my
head, and ] didn't know quite what
was doing" 'Of course" said II
understand" But no would not let
me stem the tide Of his remorse. And
then, you know, what you said was
very hard to bear, and you see, after
all, It wasn't true. She told me It
wasn't. Did you hear herr"
Yes" / assented, land believe she
told you the truth"
"Of course: but then you're always
right, Archibald, always right. When
20 away from here and never see
her any more"-his lips quivered un-
cantrollably--eI may be able to forget
her"
"of course you will / assured
1tAAAty NiAEShttrt tAtVuEAi ku5lG Wan ~ iuisp
IN my throat. Men have died, but
not for love. Many have been as hard
hit rs you and have recovered"
"Oh, yes agreed my patient. but
without enthusiasm; but at any rate
had gained my point. and Vincent
had agreed with me that marriage
with the secretary was too rash and
foolish for him to contemplate.
'By-the-by. Arch he said, careless.
". as we still sat before the fire try
ing to make believe that the incident
OF the secretary was closed, II have
something to tell YOU The secretary
told me outright which one Of the
six girls really Is the daughter Of
Fletcher Boyd"
looked at him In utter astonish
ment What" | said. excitedlv: "do
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you mean to say she deliberately gave
away the secret? Which one Is 1t, for
Heavens sake? And why did she
do it?"
IT'S Agatha Sixth. You were right
all along. AS for the reason, / don't
know what she did 1t for, unless-un-
less--" he hesitated. she's such an
honorable little thing ! think she felt
that the marriage would displease my
family, SO she wanted to turn me
from what she saw was coming and
used the disclosure OF the Honorable
Agathas identity for bait. Come on
to bed" he added. with little return
Of his old spirit: you'd better get
rested for your last try for the twen-
~ millions. II you make UP for past
neglect you ought to win Agatha
Sixth hands down"
Then you don't mean to try?"
His face clouded again. Il don't
mean to try" he said. and we went up
TO cur rooms in silence.
And so we came to the last four
days OF our stay at Castle Wyckhoff,
and began subt1y and by degrees to
win back my former place in the re-
gard of Agatha Sixth, and with every
inch of ground gained In my pursuit
of the Honorable Agatha | thought OF
Vincent with fresh pity.
The evening before the last day Of
our stay we all spent together in the
music room. We we're very jolly, and
yet underneath 1t all | think the girls
were a little saddened by our APP
preaching departure, and Wilfred and
l felt certain regret that the end
of our delightful visit had come,
though OF course / had fully deter
mined to propose to Agatha Sixth on
| the morrow. was rather surprised,
| therefore, when Vincent suddenly
complained of headache and, excusins
J hsa2salf. went up to his room. When