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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
THE HUMAN ENGINE.
To Operate This Masterpiece Air Is
 the First Necessity.

the First Necessity.
 Of all the engines cunningly devised by man not one can eqDal that master piece of construction, the engine of the human frame. To run that engine air is the first necessity. Construct it how you will, the greater part of the energy which feeds power plant is lost before it reaches the applying machine. The body only has the power of using energy really economically and efficiently. Its food is its fuel. To be available all the constituents of that food must be burned, producing heat and power. For that burning the oxygen of the air is essential. Equally true is it that nitrogen must be pres. ent to prevent the rapid combustion which would take place in oxygen alone. But, whether the combustion be fast or slow, the action is the same. The body burns the carbon and hy- drogen of its food and gives out the oxides of these substances. carbon dioxide (carbon acid gas) and hydrogen oxide (water). The water that is formed within the body by the bu-~- ing of hydrogen is of comparativ slight importance in a consideration of the vital questions of the effect of city air upon the individual, but the other factor, the carbon dioxide formed in the body. is of direct importance Hollis Godfrey in Atlantic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
Soldiers In Battle.

Those who have taken part in a bat tie have confessed that were it not for the shouting and the noise they would lose their nerves and run away. There is always an interval of cowardice in the soldier, but 1t is quickly overcome, and he fights grimly. unmindful of im- pending death. Bands were. of course. invented to raise the spirits of sol. .diers. Martial music. whether from the drum or the bugle. has done a great deal In saving campaigns. No body can fight in cold blooded man. her, and in the excitement of a gen. eral engagement the most nervous of fighters recover wonderfully.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
Tn. Flow of River,.

The flow of rivers. as might be sup. posed, Is the slowest at the bottom of the water and highest at the top. The average velocity of the entire stream Is found, as a rule. at about six-tenths Of the depth. The friction of the bOt. tom which retards the movement of the deepest water is much greater, rel. atTeiy to the whole volume of the stream, in a shallow river than in a deep one.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
Mexican Lotterv rjekst..

Nearly s10o0O0 is spent in the City of Mexico every week in lottery tick cts and in the same period about sTO.. 900 is paid back in premiums. On the weeks immediately preceding the big drawings the sale. of course, mounts up to great sums-as. for instance. when the S200.0o0 drawings are held there are 10000 tickets at $40 each sold on the streets. and practically ey- cry ticket is disposed of. most of them during the last two weeks before the drawing. But as a general proposition, on an average. sl5.0o0 a day is spent by the people of the City of Mexico on the otteries.-Mexican Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
CLEANING A CLOCK.
It 10 Not Very Difficult, According te
 These Directions.

It is very simple to clean a clock, which may sound rather absurd. For an amateur 1t is not always necessary to take the clock to pieces. With a little care and patience and using some benzine, a clean white rag, sable brush and some oil a clock can be cleaned. and put in first class running order. The benzine should be clean and free from oil. You can test ben zine by putting little on the back of the hand. If 1t is good, 1t will dry off, leaving the hand quite clean, but if any grease remains on the hand It is not fit to use.
 The oil should be of the very best that can be procured. Vegetable oils should never be used. Clock oil can be procured from your druggist or jeweler.
 All loose dirt should be removed from the works by blowing with bellows or a fan or dusting with a dry brush. In the latter case great care should be ex- ercised not to injure any of the parts. Dip the brush in the benzine and clean the spindles and spindle holes and the teeth of the escapement wheel After washing part wipe the brush on the rag and rinse in the benzine. This should be repeated frequently until no more dirt is seen.
 When the clock has dried oil the spin dle holes carefully. This may be done with toothpick or a silver of wood cut to fine point. Oil the tooth of the escapement wheel slightly, using a fine brush.-Popular Mechanics.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
A Wart Superstition.

Boys in the west of England believe that by squeezing a mole to death be tween the hands and touching the af fected parts with the blood that oozes from the mouth of the dying animal warts will disappear and will not reap pear. The culprits are convinced that moles. worms and other subteranean dwellers have no feelings. and there fore 1t Is not cruelty to put them to death in this way.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
Why, of Coursef

The editor of an agricultural paper was grumbling about q puzzling Ques. ton he had received from q city man who had recently removed to the coun. try. The inquiry was this: "wlll you kindly tell me how long COWS should be milkedT
 The office boy, passing near, heard bis superior repeating the question aloud.
 "Scuse me, boss" he said. "but wy don't yer tell him jes' de same's short cows?"-Judge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
On lee.

Yes" said Alkali Ike, "a couple O COW punchers indulged in a very pret- ty scientific scrap down at Bad Bucko's yesterday"
 "lts wonderful how cool those fel- lows keep under the circumstances" remarked the eastern tourist.
 "Yaas; they certainly have to be kept cool, stranger. I believe, for some req son or other, their funerals ain't to be for couple O days yet."-Philadelphia Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
A Scrap of History.

"Genernl Washington. the soldiers of the Continental army are men of iron" exclaimed the Marquis de La- fayette in admiration.
 And as a consequence" remarked the great commander with a sly twin kle. they gre hard at work pressing the redcoats. "-woman's Home Con- panion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
Womanl;ks-

Tn my opinion" said Jones. "a wo mans club to be successful should ain at something far removed from fe male suffrage."
 do not agree with you retorted Miss Strong with set lip. That alone should be its object"
 Exactly. but If it aims at something else 1t Is mors likely to hit that--Phfi adelphia Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
SmootItino It Over

Irate Indlyidual-rm going to square matters with you right now. You've been telling it around that lie,
 The Other Mau-NothIng of the sort. All I have said about you Is that you are nabitually unveracious.
 Irate Individual (calming downl-oh. I don't mind that. if that's all. ac. knowledge I do get that way once iu awhile. But how can a fellow help 1t when everybody Insists on treating him?-Chicago Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
The Open Window.

Children brought up with open win. dows appear indeed to be about fifteen times more likely to contract adenoIds than those who sleep with the win dows shut on cold and damp nights. or at least than those who sleep with closed windows throughout the great. CT part of the year.-Dr. Sim Wallace in Medical Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
Scarcity of EnaIi,h Liumnr.

It is to be feared that if the paper. reserved a special corner once each week for the witticism of the week li would be often left blank. There is nc wit to speak of today. only a feeble i'm itation of it which people are fond Of calling the saving sense of humor.- London Saturday Review.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
Certainly Would,

City Man (to yillager)-Wouldn't it open your eyes to look across at that lot there and see one of our city sky scrapers covering. it? Village Man Waal, guess would, seeln' as I've got twenty head O cattle grazin' there
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
Reckless Expenditure,

Dilyer-When I took this place it wasn't fit for dog to live in. I have spent nearly S1,000 on 1t. Sanson- Don't you think it would have been cheaper had you killed the dog?-Bos- ton Transcript
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
Not nAIiher-fs

Wife-I claim that the story you told me last night when you came home was deliberate lie,
 Hub-And I say it wasn't! I never thought up one more quickly in my fife.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
Al ni.,i...i.. .fr..

Did you say he was c crafty poll ticiang-
 "No" answered Senator Sorghum. 'nOt crafty. merely grafty."-wash. ington Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
Skilled.

"How did you acquire such skTllT asked the inquisitive one of the clever juggler.
 Why. I have s natural taIent-he reditary. I might say. My father used to eat peas with a knife.--Judee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
Al sh. Barn p,rtx.

These country dances are enjoyable, after all. aren't theyY
 T tell you. the old fashioned dances gre the reel thlng."-Baltimore Amer. kau.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
Jus. ch.r,.

Poor man. Have you always beer blindT-
 No. mum" answered Tired Tiffns unthinkinCiy Hast week I VIII lame but dere wurn't enur in it--Louis vile CourierJournaL
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
Ieokins Backward.

Some people have queer ideas O, sentiment
 For exaupIef-
 Il know a man who treasures the slipper bis mother used to spank hin ith"-Birningham Aee-HerzId
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15

The cock often erows vfthsuf . ysc tnu-Dznizh Rzuss<h
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15

Some men earn money. others naks monsy. othsn get noaeys-Cal- teston NewA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15

Pete.-What causes variOcele. and what effect has electrical treatmentg t2D Give a simple remedy for con stipation?
 A. Little is known of the nature or causes of varicose veins EXhaus- tive exertion Increases. the difficulty. Compresses are most used. with cool ing lotions I am not informed as to the use of electricity. t2l The sim plest remedy Is to treat the cause of it This may De over work or over vorrT. bad diet. neglect of the bow- els or lack of physical exercise. Avoid cathartics. but use mild lsxs- lives under the advice of a physician.
 -r-
 A. R. S-Piease give an account cf the HrouurTfIle aHzfr .nS wka-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15

A. R.-Are the Indians of Okla homa citizens of the United States? t2) What is the most healthy coun- try in the world? t3l Is the land being sold by the Indians of Okla homa sold at low or high price?
 A. Only those who have severed tribal relations can become citizens t2) Norway had the lowest death rate in 1900, the last year in which figures are available. (3) Naturally 1t brings about what it is worth.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15

c. W. B.-what religious society did each of the presidents belong to?
 A. Washington. Madison, Monroe. Harrison. Tyler. Taylor and Arthur were Episcopalions; J. Adams, ]. 0. Adams were Congrezationalists Jes- ferson was not a sectarian: Jackson. Polk, Buchanan. Lincoln. Cleveland and B Harrison were Presbyterians: Van Buren and Roosevelt. Reformed Dutch; Fillmore, Unitarian: John son. Grant. Hayes. Mckinley, Meth odist; Garfield, Disciples.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15

A R. s-Please give sn account of the Brownsville affair and when
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
INQUIRIES
 ANSWERS
Sa aseeeGaaeeaG aGeeaeseeeaaS

K. K.-Giraffes are found only in the remote interior of Africa.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15

s. P. H.-This column is not in tended as an aid to slothfulness, and so beg to say that all your questions can be answered, if at all. by study of the first few chapters of the Bible. They are not of sufficient general in- terest to warrant my taking the time necessary to do so much reading.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15

W. B. Ms there any fertilizing qualities in soil called mari?
 A. Marl soils are in general of great fertility. It is also advantage ously used as fertilizer, acting both chemically and mechanically. But different kinds of mari are of very different value in this respect.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15

D. c. B.-What is the population of the new state of Oklahoma?
 A. According to the special cen sus taken last year, in July, it was 1,114,177. This was an increase in seven years of 623,7S6. The two territories forming the state were al- most even in population. In the new state there are 75,012 Indians and 112,1160 negroes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15

D. B.-How large is the United States army? What rifles are used by the army?
 A. At last report it consisted of 6s,S71 exclusive of provincial and hospital corps. The rifles used are Springfield. which carry to a distance of 5000 yards, and shoot accurately at 2000 yards. According to recent tests the American army shows, for its size, superiority in craftsmanship to the foreign armies.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15

T. H.-The motto "In God We Trust first appeared on the copper two-cent issue of 1864, and is the first use of the word God in any gov ernment act. The sentence was in- troduced by James Pollock, an ex- governor of Pennsylvania, director of the mint, with the approval of 8. P, Chase, then secretary of the treasury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15

R. J. B.-The most buoyant sub- stance is cork. But this will not rise to the surface If sunk 200 feet below the surface of the ocean, owing to the great pressure of the water. At any less distance it will gradually work its way to the surface.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-01-28
NEW PARIS, OHIO.

New Paris. O., Jan. 2S-Mr. Frank
Whitley ia very seriously i'll at the
home of his sister, Mrs. John Melon
mel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford kessler and
children of Richmond spent Sunday
with George Kessler and family.
Mrs. Omer DAVIDSON and daughter OF
Ut. Wayne visited relatives here Sat
Nrday and Sunday.
A number of young people gave a
social dance at the K. of p. hall. \
very pleasant evening was spent.
There were about twenty couples pres
ent. Among the out of town guests
were: Misses Nellie Gates, Jessie
Weaver: Messrs. Slinker. Churchill
and Wallace Bruce of Eaton, O.: Miss
~ Mary and Gertrude Horrigan of
Camden, O., and Mr.. J. CosgrOye of
1.osansport, Ind.
The Huldah Rebekah lodge met In
regular session Monday evening.
Initiation was given on one candidate.
Afterwards refreshments were served
and a social time enjoyed.
On Saturday evening about fifty>two
church member and friends of Mr..
Jonathan Jarret, surprised him at his
home west of town. The occasion be.
ing his eighueth birthday. The even.
1ng was a very enjoyable one to all
Mr.. Jarrett received many presents.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-01-28
AGED COUPLE HAVE
BEEN MARRIED LONG
Mr.. and Mrs. AnveI Edwards of
Economy, Celebrate Their
Golden Wedding.
WELL KNOWN PEOPLE.
THE AGED COUPLE HAVE BEEN
RESIDENTS OF WAYNE COUN-
TT FOR MANY YEARS-MANY
GIFTS BESTOWED.

Economy, Ind, Jan. 28-Mr. and
Mrs. Anvel Edwards celebrated their
golden wedding anniversary Saturday
at their home at this place. Anvel
Edwards was married to Dianah Bish
OF Sugar Grove by Squire Nicholson,
January "a, 1858. The old people were
showered with congratulations by
their many friends and relatives. They
received many handsome gifts. At
twelve o'clock Saturday an elegant
dinner was served. Anvel Edwards is
wards who are of English and Welsh
descent and his wife, Dianah comes
from German descent. Mr.. and Mrs,
Edwards have one son. Those pres
emit we're: Mr. and Mrs. Pierce, Mr.,
and Mrs. Elvin Oler. Mrs. Nancy
Pierce, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Reid of
Richmond, Laurence Hiatt and child
rem of Mooreland, Miss Dora Pierce,
Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Weyl, Mr.. and
Mrs. l. O. Edwards and children, Mr..
and Mrs. Prentis Edwards and son.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.. Fenimore and
children. MI. and Mrs. Clyde Oler and
daughter Of williamsburg Each guest
received a souvenir card bearing the
name Edwards, with the dates Jan,
1S58-l903
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-01-28
Rank Foolichness.

when attacked by cough or cold,
or when your throat is sore. it is rank
foolishness to take any other medicine
than DR.. Kings New Discovery, says
c. o. Eldridge, of Empire. Ga" | have
used New Discovery seven years and l
know it is the best remedy on earth
Tor coughs and colds. Group. and all
throat and lung troubles. My children
are subject to croHp. but New Discov-
cry quickly cures every ATTACK
Known the world over as the King of
throat and lung remedies. Sold under
guarantee at A. G. Lul:en & Co. drug
store soc. and 800. Trial bottle
free
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-01-28
CENTERVILLE, IND.

Centerville. Ind. Jan. IS -James
Martin, ST.. Of West Grove, was taken
to the Reid Memorial hospital this
week for medical treatment.
Rev. f. B. Westhafer returned to
Muncie on Saturday, after d visit Of
several days to his daughter. Mrs. Jo-
seph S. Greene.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Byrd and
daughter Thelma, are making a brief
visit to his parents in Jay county.
Fred Gould is now employed at E. G.
HIS greenhouse at Richmond.
Mrs. James Quigley and her little
son, of Richmond. visited Mrs, Jennie
Savage and family a few days last
week
Joseph S. King entertained a party
of relatives at a turkey dinner Sun
day at his home north of Centerville.
Those present We're Mr. and Mrs. Ca
leb J. Harvey. Mr.. and Mrs. O. X. Dun
bar and son Julian. Mr.. and Mrs. Raj
egh Burris and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter King and family Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank King.
Miss Mary Wilson. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Clark Wilson was the hostess
Saturday afternoon to the Little Girls
Doll Club" Quite a number of little
girls with their dolls and Teddy bears
were in attendance and the afternoon
was most delightfully."- spent. A
dainty luncheon was served by Mrs.
Wilson. and carnations were given as
favOrS.
Mrs. Nugent was hostess to the regu-
alar meeting of the Womans club,
Monday afternoon. Quotations were
from Mrs. Browning. Mrs. Ella
Sintz read an article on American Wo-
men and Mrs. Estella Teas read selec-
lions from Mrs. Browning
The Twentieth Century dancing club
Of Centerville will give its third dance
Wednesday night. Jan. 10Th Music by
Cornell and Wheeler. Cambridge City.
Dancing begins at $50 and ends at
II 10.
James Martin. Sr. of West Grove,
who was taken to Reid Memorial hos
pital for special treatment last week,
is very much improved and has been
brought to his home.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-01-28
MILTON. IND.

Milton. Ind, Jan. 2S-Manford Nc
Grew was on top of a load of hay
which topped over Friday and in the
fall a bone was broken in his right
foot
Albert J. Newman killed a fox Sat
urday morning.
Rev. F. A. Scott filled his appointment
at Bentonville Sunday. Mrs. Scott
and the children accompanied him
They were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Mil
Ter
Miss Lulu Baker has returned to
Knightstown.
Miss Louise Mueller of indianapolis
spent Sunday at home with her father,
c. H. Mueller.
Park Lantz returned yesterday to
De Paw university.
The funeral of Frank Ward was con-
Cncted by Rev. J. T. Scull. pastor of
the Milton NJ. E. church at his late
home Sunday afternoon. After the
religious service the burial service of
the odd Fellows was conducted. In
tcgment at West Side cemetery.
Mrs. Minnie Honaker of Indianapolis
and Mrs. Amelia Otto of Brookville.
spent Sunday with their father. Chas.
Mueller
Ed Manlove was home from Indian
apolis over Sunday.
Prof. c. H. Wood is the new teach
er OF the mems class in the Christian
tiau Sunday school. The class is in
creasing in numbers and interest under
his leadership.
Chas. Myers and wife OF Cambridge
City. Mrs. John Ferguson and Miss
Nora Campbell spent Sunday at Ed
Wilson's south Of Milton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hess spent
sunday With Mi, and Mrs Frank Mrr-
lay near Esst Germantown
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-01-28
Keep Your
Bowels 0pen

Il Is a noticeable fact, and one which
any doctor will verify that people who
suffer most often from disease are the
ones who have the most difficulty il
keeping their bowels open. Regular
bowel action is half the battle of health.
People who have a tendency to con-
stipation must of necessity use something
to help nature along. This should no;
be violent aid like salts or purgative
waters, cathartic pills or powders, but
syrup liquid that will oil the intestines
and membranes that it comes in contact
with. Children, women and weak
people generally should never be given &
strong physic. as IL weakens the Eystem. And II
Is futile for the strongest person because the
relief ts simply for that day, and then the reac-
ton sets in and you are worse of than before.
What ID needed is a prompt but gentle laxa~
People have been taking it for sixteen years
and 1t Is being better liked by more people every
year. The reason Is that it fills a want It "a
unlike anything else. Results are sure in
constipation. dyspepsia, Indigestion, liver
trouble biliousness. 1atulency, sour stomach,
that cure Of any of these ailments is absolutely
guaranteed. bottle costs but 20 cents or 81 and
IS worth a hundred tunes that TO any sufferer.
Wise mothers keep IL constantly In the house
Tor emergencies. because IL Is needed at sOnt
Time or other by every member Of the family
Or. Luellc Underhill. the medical superinteD
lent Of the Working Woman 8 Home of Chicaf
nas kept her charges in perfect health by the US
II Or. Caldwells Syrup pepsin whenever a stoIl
+oh complaint was brought to her attention. NJ
,tbar laxative is used 10 the Home, Buy botth
1onrself today and watch the prompt and per
fol mt itl
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-01-28
A Cure for Misery,

Il have found cure for the misery
malaria poison produces" says r. NJ.
James, Of Louellen, s. c. It's called
Electric Bitters, and comes in 80 cent
bottles. 1t breaks up a case of chills
or bilious attack in almost no time;
and it puts yellow iaundice clean out
of commission" This great tonic med
icine and blood purifier gives quick re-
lief in all stomach, liver and kidney
complaints and the misery of lame
back. Sold under guarantee at A G.
Luken & Co, drug store.