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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-11
Food in the Faroes.

The food of the people consists chief ly of black or brown rye or barley bread, soup, milk, coffee, and fish, either fresh or dried. Almost every dwelling possesses its own kiadlur, or windhouse, for drying purposes, the four sides of which are composed of laths, set some half inch from one an- other to allow free passage of the air. Here, for months together, mutton and whalefeshhang uncooled, and are then considered fit for human food. Whale flesh is very supporting, but the dark, leathery rind, inclosing very coarse, bacon-lilSe fat, looks terribly untempt- ing, and far worse is the taste. Often rows of little fish hang outside the windhouses, appealing to the noses of the multitude of unowned cats which meet you at every turn in Thorshavn, and are encouraged as necessary to keep down the similarly attracted breed of rats. The pretty Faroese name of musabrouir, the mouse's brother, has, moreover, been given to the northern wren (Troglodytes borealis, Fischer), not for size and color merely, but because, mouse-lilze, it creeps through the chinks of the kiad- Iur to feast on the dried meats.-Good Words.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-11
CHAPTER TX.


 The next morning the bright sunshine drew me into the garden. In her usual place, well wrapped up, sat Countess Degenfeld, aud next her, to my surprise, Lapotin, who chattered so necessarily that even the tired, pcevish face of the invalid had frightened up little.
 I passed by with a bow, and found further on, as had expected, Miss Rem nert, somewhat weakened from the ef- fects of a headache, yet well again.
 ''This is day for old and i'll follss,' g she cried out to me brightly.
 q was just thinking how enviable we are, that we can sit here in the open air under green trees, and enjoy the soft sea air, while at home everything is frozen up, and windows and doors are closed tightly"
 'Still it is matter of taste, dear friend. It depends on what a person can do without the easiest and what he prizes the highest" And told the old lady about my cousins, who longed for the parties and lovers at home even in this heavenly spot of earth, and would certainly rather skate on the Russian island at Berlin than look upon the sum- illumined sea here.
 She smiled and said:
 ''You are right; it has always seemed to me that one enjoys travelling better at a mature age, when one has, so to say, finished with life, that is with so- cial life. With men, who can seek and find their pleasure anywhere, it is diff ferent. It also seems to me as if those who at home have high standing, and move in the best circles, find less en- joyment in travel.
 "It insults them because they are not treated any different from the rag. tag and bob-tal.' What is a stiff necked excellency from Berlin to an Italian? For 'pour-boire' anyone can be an 'excellency' there!
 'Stl money is not always every thing It only gains one the attention of hotel keepers and walters. I have often seer ladies of good standing at home mucf displeased, because at table d'hote o1 in the drawing-room an ancient gov erness, or a versatile, well-informeC Jewess, was made more of than they Those who cannot use themselves tc those things should remain at home Travelling is more for elderly and un happy people. Of course there are happily-constituted natures which car impress. Beauty and sociability alwayl find an admiring audience"
 "But it is not pleasing to all ladies tc be admired by strangers" objected "Take, for example, Miss Ellen; how seldom she puts herself forward. Dt you know have not heard her super1 voice again?"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-11

 Beautiful Helena" to "Rule Britain nia," which delicate attention the cler- gyman acknowledged with a complais- ant smile.
 The spell was broken.
 turned to Lapotin, who stood calmly leaning against the door-post, and asked, smilingly:
 ''Was that not more amusing than Q theatrical scene?"
 'I did not see much," he answered, as we went toward the stairs, ''but I can well imagine the rest. Here you have written proof that the couple under stand one another. This note lay at the door; it Is in the counts handwriting" On somewhat crumpled card was written in large, bold letters: ''To- morrow-three o'clock. Villa Vigier." My Goal" I cried, ''is this Villa Vigier the spot for all rendezvous?" Lapotin looked me inquiringly:
 "What do you mean by that?"
 "Well," said, hcsitatingly, 'I thought saw you there to-day with lady" "Did you recognize the lady?"
 "I believe so."
 "YOs, my friend, I was there; but be- lieve me, love did not lead me; you will soon receive an explanation, perhaps Very soon. Goodnight and pleasant dreams!''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-11
CHAPTER VIII.

At the depot I had just helped my cousins into coupe and taken leave of them when saw Lapotin on the step of the next one in earnest conversation with one of the passengers.
 The train was in motion, when with short ''good-by," he sprang down. He staggered and would have fallen had not held him.
 "Ah!' cried I, "I have been able to act as guardian angel once."
 "You here?" said he, astonished and pressing my hand.
 "Yes, saw my relatives off," an- swered.
 "And I greeted some one passing through" He seemed to me unusually excited. "Just think, " he continued, q was almost persuaded to go along. What would you have said if had dis appeared sans adieu? Would you not have thought me the dishonest game ster?''
 laughed. but asked uneasily: "Are you really thinking of leaving so soon?''
 "Perhaps in January, not before. We shall spend Christmas together. It is celebrated very nicely at the hotel. Herr Metzler, our landlord, provides the Christmas tree and dinner, and the guests make one another gifts. For you, who are accustomed to family gathering, it is poor substitute"
 As Lapotin was chatting he suddenly ceased. Close by his side the dark blue spectacled man passed.
 'The man has followed us," said Lapotin softly to himself. q wonder | ff Ia mo af fha station
 'I did not notice it," said I, land ] was there quite time; he must have been in one of the coaches"
 Lapotin nodded.
 "Yes," said he; "that was the train from Marseilles that touches at Cannes. Did he not get in at Cannes when you travelled with him?'
 'T cannot say positively. I was hal1 asleep. But what have you to do with him, my friend? Have you Q reason tc -to-what shall I call tito avoid ol face the man?"
 ''More than you thinl,p said Lapotin softly, 'and in different way from what you think" he added with faint smile. 'T might easily be in such DO sition as to be compelled to appeal tc your friendship. I could, could not?'
 "At any time, and in any place." answered, warmly.
 "No, no duel," said he. "The mar fights against me with other weapons but I am on my guard"
 It was almost eleven o'clock when wt reached the hotel. From the drawing 4 room rang out a mans voice, which without really sounding well, had 6 | great leal of nerve and was well culti vated.
 drew nearer softly, and saw through the half open door Count Degenfelt seated at the piano singing French couplets from the latest operettas
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-11
A WINTER AT NICE,
BY HE1rIE E. MILF R.

dance with your dangerous disease? spend several months quietly?"
 Mamma did not wish it this year," said Leonie, mysteriously, as Erna blushed and turned away. I suspected little romance.
 At that moment pair of heavy hands were laid on my shoulders, and looking around saw my uncle standing behind me very much heated and with twink ling eyes.
 "By thun derl but this Nice suits me-" cried he. "One does not see only in valids here; does not hear that ever lasting cough as in Mentone. The charming little womenhere do not look ill wonderfully pretty faces everywhere, that must say, and fgures-if they are natural" he whispered so close to my car that it ticlxled me. I laughed and shrugged my shoulders. "Only look" |" continued he, briskly, "there comes 8 little woman who makes my old heart feel quite warm"
 turned around and saw in an ele- gant costume of brown velvet and fur, her little cap set coquettishly on her brown hair, large bunch of white lilac at her breast, Mrs. Clifford on Count Degcnfeld's arm, followed by her hus- band and the professor.
 Count Degenfeld looked at us sharply. My cousins pretty form had attracted his experienced eye.
 bowed. As the count returned my bow, Mrs. Clifford looked at us too. Her lovely eyes sparkled and vivid blush covered her face.
 "Ah! you know the couple" cried my cousin. "Who are they?"
 ''It is a Count Degenfeld, who is stay ing at Hotel Suisse"
 And the lady is his wife9"
 "No," said I, Q trifle embarrassed. "His wife Is q great sufferer and seldom goes out. The lady is Mrs. Clifford, an Irish woman, the wife of the Eng fish clergyman, who is walking behind her, and my neighbor at table,"
 My uncle whistled softly and pinched my ear.
 '"The wife of clergyman" said Erna astonished; ''well, she did not look at all like one."
 "I can tell you too, that she is not quite what we think a pastors wife should be-" said I, smilingly; ''you know in England 1t is different; there the younger sons of lords receive fat liv- ings, and their wives are women of the world"
 As we wandered along by the sea, and were just turning towards the Casino, to get some refreshment, Lopo- tin came up to me. He bowed to the ladies.
 "I must speak with you a second, /" said he. fell behind with him.
 "What is it?'' asked.
 'I followed you when I heard that you were not going to eat at the hotel, to warn you not to go to the club to- day; unpleasant surprises are being pre- pared there; they wish to trace dis honest player and catch him in the act. It would not be pleasant if your name were to appear in the papers as amongst those present. Let me beg of you to keep this secret" thanked him for his thoughtfulness and added: ''I can imagine who the dishonest person is; if he is not called Monsieur le Marquis de Villeboisnct, do not give much for the study of physiognomy." Lapotin smiled. ''Perhaps you may be mis- taken" said he, pressed my hand and left me,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-11
Job Printing

Everything in the line of printing, from a visiting card to a three sheet poster, printed with neatness and dispatch.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-11

back your things. And he up and bought 'em for you-like square man. That's Hymns style, if he is a gambler"
 "But," persisted Flint, 'this never scas my property. My name isn't Fow- Ter and never left anything here"
 The assistant looked at him with a grim, half incredulous, half scornful smile. "Have it your own way" he said, "but I oughter tell ye, old man, that I'm the warehouse clerk, and re- member you. I'm here for that pur- pose. But as that thar valise is bought and paid for by somebody else, and given to you, it's nothing more to me. Take OF leave it.'
 The ridiculousness of quarreling over the mere form of his good fortune here struck Flint, and as his abrupt bene- factor had as abruptly disappeared. he
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-11
Alarm
LOCATION OF BOXES.

LOCATION OF BOXES. 4-Corner Willow and West Main streets. G-EXchange Place.
 12-Rogers &I Bro.
 14-East Main stre nd Wolcott road. 15-Corner Cherry an East Main. 21-Horse car railroad stables (private.) 23-Iron bridge, West Main. 24-Waterbury Brass Co (private) 25-Corner Johnson and WaterviiA 26-Corner Prospect and Grove. 27-Junction North Main, Grove anu
 North Elm.
 2S-Waterbury Manufacturing Go (private 32-Corner Washington and South Main. 34-Waterbury Buckle Go (private.) 35-Benedict x Burnham Co (private.) 36-Waterbury Watch Co (private.) 3S-Corner of Grand and South Main. 42-Corner of Union and Franklin. 43-Scovill Manufacturing Go Cprivate.) 45-Corner Clay and Mill. 46-No Hose house, Baldwin street. 47-Corner Dublin and Doolittle alley. 312-Corner Meadow and Bank. 31t-Corner Meadow and Cedar. 32l-Plume & Atwood Co Cprivate.) 323--Holmes, Booth & Haydens private. 324-No4 Hose house, Brooklyn. 313-Randolph & Gloves.
 SIGNALS.
 One stroke 12 M.
 One stroke calls the superintendent ot fire alarm telegraph to the City hall.
 Two single strokes, fire out or fire under control, used as recall.
 Ten strokes (quick) will indicate a gen. eral alarm.
 Fifteen strokes (quick) and repeat calls out the militia.
 INSTRUCTIONS TO OKEY-HOLDERS. Be particular and rema'n n at the box and direct the fremen to the fire.
 Do not pull the hook if the frebell or small bell in the box is striking, as that indicates an alarm has already been given. Be particular to remain at the box until the arrival of an officer of the fire depart ment. who will release the key, or, if cir cumstances will not permit remaining, then the proper officer will return the key to the holder as soon as convenient.
 Always give the alarm from the box nearest to the fire.
 Be sure and close the door before leav- ing the box.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-11
At n RalI.

Annie - What beautiful hair Miss Fanny has! I wonder if it is her own?
 Bessie-I don't know whether she bought it on the installment plan or not.-Tcxas Siftings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-11
Worse Yet.

Hicls-How surprised Lot must have been when he found his wife was salt.
 Enpec-No more than I was when found mine was pepper.-Munsey Weelxlv
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-11
PENMANSHIP. Prof. HOIley

Teaches every pupil to write fine rapid business hand in course of 16 private lessons and NO FAILURES.
 All kin Is of pen work executed in the highest degree of the art 167 Bank St
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-01-03
Never Thouaht Of Fishing.

When Henry M. Stanley lectured
In Scranton on Wednesday evening
OF last week an informal reception
vas held, and many people availed
themselves OF the opportunity OF
shaking the explorers hand. Among
the number was Mr.. e. e. Hem
drick, q wealthy manufacturer of
Carbonate, who stopped and said !:
"Mr. Stanley, one of the things in
your book, In Darkest Africa, that
Interested me most was your vivid
account of the sufferings of your
party in Starvation Camp but one
thing l never could understand.
When your men we're dying for want
of food why didn't they fish since
they were so near the river I" Mr..
Stanley's face was a study. He
looked at his questioner as if dazed
by blow. "Whyl" he exclaimed,
and then hesitated in evident sur
prise and CONSERVATION for several
moments; why, don't believe
any one ever thought Of it !" The
hero of the Dark Continent, who
has commanded admiration because
he knew 80 often just what to do at
critical times, confesses that with
food within his reach he did not see
it when starving. Mr.. Hendrick
moved on with the parting injunc.
ton "Mr. Stanley, the next time
you form an exploring party, take
Yankee with YOU"
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An Alleged Cure for a Cancer

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 28.-G. w.
Graniss, executor of the estate OF
Mrs. Gen. George W. Cullum, de-
ceased, has disposed of the residence
real estate in this city belonging to
the deceased; and will shortly for
ward proceeds, amounting to $4O,-
000, to the New York Cancer Hos
pital. The value of the estate in
this city was originally $4,000, and
$4,000 is already forwarded for
the maintenance of the hospital in
accordance with the wishes of the
deceased, by whom it was founded
and whose death was the result OF
cancer. The property here was ac-
quired by Gen. Henry W. Hallock in
early days while secretary of Cali
fornia. After his death, in 1872, his
widow married General Cullum.
Col. Graniss, as executor OF the
estate, has had occasion to examine
into the methods of treating cancer,
and in this connection, it is stated,
believed he has found in the discor-
cry of San Francisco physician a
genuine remedy for the disease. The
testimony of a number of persons
who have been treated and cured
has been taken, and three pronoun-
ced cases of cancer from the New
Yark hospital are now on the way
to San Francisco in charge of a
prominent surgeon from New York
to be operated upon and to decide
whether the treatment shall be in
troduced into the New York Hospi
tal.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-01-03
HEDGESyILLE.

Hon. j. NJ. Catrow made a flying
visit to Frederick City on Wednes-
day last.
Mrs. Lemuel Drifting is seri ously
ill at this writing and has been for
some time past.
Mrs. March and daughter, of Mid
dletown, Va, are in the village, the
guests of Mrs. E. P. Beall.
The churches were densely crowd
ed on Wednesday and Thursday eve
last to witness the annual celebration
for the Sabbath School Children s
benefit.
Among recent arrivals are Messrs,
Roland Hanna, Chas. Dugan and
Daniel Nihion, who passed the festial
season with relatives.
Rev. W. T. LEVEL will preach at
Berkeley Springs on Sunday next and
will continue to do SO as long as the
weather will permit.
The Oyster Supper for the benefit
of the M. E. Church, South, which
began on Thursday eve last will con.
tinue until this Saturday eve inclu
sive.
1t is rumored that Mr.. Samuel
Williamson, who was compelled to
kill all his horses owing to some ia
tai malady peculiar to them will not
be Unidentified for their loss.
During this festival season let us
not forget to do good and distribute
as much as our ability will permit
for many around us have not the
necessaries Of life, and luxuries are
unknown. REPORTER.
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Correspondents.
New Town

The U. B. Sunday school had q
aGreat Jubilee" on Christmas eve.
Mt. Wesley Church is undergoing
repairs and will be finished in few
days.
Miss Florence Jack, of Broad
Lane has returned to her home af-
ter a prolonged visit to this place.
Prof. j. Byran Dixon, formerly q
music teacher in this and adjoining
counties, is now in Southern Mary
land teaching the young ideas how
to shoot an idea.
Rev Orel Hicks, predictions in
reference to the severe storms of
last week were plainly laid down in
his almanac of 1890 and also in his
monthly. He predicted "heavy rain
fall, storms and snow all over the
north and far southwark between
the 14th and 18th of this month ow-
ing to the entrance of Mercury.
Business seems to be lively along
the canal at this time. Hundreds of
hands are now at work and hundreds
more will be wanted to complete the
rspairs by next May. The contrac-
tors are paying Sl.l0 per day for
common labor. Mr.. John w. Holli-
Ga furnished the Canal Co. 800 logs
to repair break in he river.
ARCTURUs.
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CINoINNATI. O.. u. 23d.

We are having fine weather, have
had no snow yet, beyond little
squat, it sjust cold enough for good
health, trade has been unusually
brisk for the past two weeks, there
is heavy buying for the Christmas
trade. There will be a decline in
business from the first of January
until the first of March, unless the
winter should continue mild.
In the mercantile business we find
almost eli Lads of ware q shade
higher here glan in the East Some
of the articles for table use are much
higher this year than usual, on &C.
count of failure of last years crop.
Apples are worth Sc per barrel, po-
tatoes $3.50, canned fruits are high,
but vegetables are about their usual
/ price, upon the whole, living is
about as cheap here as it is in Berke-
ley. We buy the best of beef on the
market. or at the grocery stores, at
5 10 cents, butter rs cts, eggs
81 cts, flour S., coal 1918 per ton,
sugar coffee, tea, &C., compare with
prices in the East.
AS you know, have never been
a Methodist class leader, a Presby-
terian elder, or United Brethren
exhorter, yet | have profound re-
spect for the Sabbath, and / cannot
get the consent of my better nature
to fracture the fourth commandment
more than is actually necessary.
think you will agree with me that
while this City is on American soil
it is not truly a city of Americans.
Cincinnati has 10 delegates in the
House of Representatives, and nine
of them are Catholics, this will ex-
plain in part why we have but little
law to enforce Sunday observance
If a man wants to be elected to a
position in this State, he must not
oppose the foreign element of Gin
cinnati in their do as they please on
Sunday, it was that that defeated Mr..
Foraker two years ago, and it will
defeat any one else be he Democrat
or Republican. G.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-01-03

The years failures as reported by
the commercial agencies for the year
1890 are l0,9O7 in number, being
bat 25 greater than in the year 1885,
when the number was l0,SS2. The
liabilities, however, show a very
large increase over 1889, being
$3.50, 100000 as against $l4s,Ooo,-
coo, an increase of SAL 100000.
These are the largest liabilities since
1884, when they amounted to $685.
600, 600. In Canada the failures for
the year are 1,847 in number as
against 1877 the year previous
The liabilities are SlS,OO0,000 in
1890, against $l4,OOO,OOO in 1889.
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I99O-f99f.

1890 belongs to the past. What
ever of energy and labor has been
experienced, or laziness or thrift
lessness manifested, of duty per-
formed or neglected, the record
is closed and is as a sealed book.
Those who have buiIded wisely and
well, will find all there to their credit,
those who have neglected their OPP
portunities will find all there to their
shame, but Improvement can be
made by each and possibly better
record be made by both during 1891.
We hope so. As community we
have prospered. Many improve
ments have been maze and new en-
terprises established, and more in
process of development. Many
kind hearts have ceased their throb-
bling, many sterling forms have ceas
ed their earthly labors and passed
away into another existence, leaving
TO Us who come after and travel the
same road, the assumption of the
labors they had undertaken and the
fulilment of the duties rest
ing upon mankind. May we all
have the strength, fortitude and pa
thence to do the work in a God low
ing, noble, and manly manner. Wish
ing all, every blessing, happiness and
all the prosperity that can be crowd
ed into the New Year, we quote in
conclusion and as worthy of preser-
walton the following beautiful poem
from the pen of Joseph Whitcomb
in Leisure Hours:
"And thou, Old Year, art d, iugI The COM
mon end
Hath found thee out to lay thy hoary head
Beside the rett. Since Adam time the
world
Hath seen six thousand OF thy tribe grow old
And gray beneath Deccmber's blast and then
From out existence drop 'mong other things
That were. 'Tis very f!--nay, tbs debt
We owe ourselves and thee, to note thy
death
And honor thy departure; aye. but tot
With bowling head, nor quivering lip nor
tears,
Nor signs, nor sable suit-all these we leave
To woe funeral. Our part; ng grief
Will be The mild and mellow sort I'll at needs
More wholesome vet. Soor, The broad
city, rapt
With revelry and piled with giddy ma que,
VIII sound thy knelI from the steam .ihrost-
ed whistle,
And the melancholy horn--if so be
The tariffs grip on lin hath not bereft
Thy obsequies and cut the small boys name
From out the mo4rner's list. HGrk thy
last hour
Already strikes Good bytl here cones thy
san,
New Orn ard thliatened Eighteen Ninety
One;
All hail, gay youngster Come, let's have
bout,
Ald drink The old mans peace who's just
stepped out"