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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-10
HOUSEHOLD sRsvlTlEs.

Apples will not freeze if covered with linen cloth, nor piece of GUS tard burn If in the oven with a dish of water.
 Turn lamp wicks down below the top of the tubu when not lighted and you will not be troubled with the oil running over on the outside of the lamps.
 When ivory becomes discolored it may be restored to its white color by being soaked in water, and when wet exposed to the action of light while shut up in well-closed glass case.
 Silk must never be ironed as the heat takes the life out of it and makes it seem stringy and fiabby. II, how ever, you need to press out old pieces of silk and ribbon for fancy work use an iron only moderately hot and place two thicknesses of paper between that and the silk.
 If the eyes are tired and infamed from loss of sleep by sitting up late or long travel apply in the morning soft white linen, dripping with hot water us hot as you can bear it-laying the cloth upon the lids. You will feel the eyes strong and free from pain or dis tress in half an hour.
 Gluten Mush.-Bon one pint of milk. First cover the bottom of the saucepan or spider with cold water, to prevent the milk from burning. When boiling, sift in slowly enough gluten to | make a thick mush. When stiff enough, scrape it into the double boiler, add half teaspoon of salt, and cook half an hour over boiling water. Serve with cream.-Boston Budget.
 -Cocoanut Drops.-One grated cocoa nut, one cup of powdered sugar, whites of three eggs beaten stiff, one table spoonful of cornstarch. Wet the corn starch with the milk of the cocoanuts, beat up the whites of eggs and whip the sugar into them; add cornstarch, cocoanut and few drops of extract of rose; beat up well; drop by the spoonful on buttered paper and bake half an hour.-Detroit Free Press.
 A sink-pipe that is choked with grease may be cleared by slowly pour ing a few ounces of potash dissolved in boiling water into the pipe the last thing at night This will mix with the grease, and when water is added in the morning the whole compound becomes soapsuds and runs away. If the pipe is very foul more than one application may be required, but it will succeed unless the pipe is chol1ed with some other material.
 The following is a choice soap re- cipe, tried and tested for many years by family of noted houselleepers; Take two pounds of pure beef tallow, one pound of sal-soda, one-half pound salt, one ounce of gum-camphor, one half mint of Clvcerinc one ounce Ot borax; boil slowly for one hour, stirring 1t frequently with a wooden spatula- Set it off the fire until cold, then boil il over, adding one-half pound of best re fined white-loaf sugar, and one-hal1 pound of coase oatmeal. Perfume with oil of rose, sassafras or bergam ot as suits the maler.-Ladies' Homo Journal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-10

THE returns of the census enumerators show that 2,491 ,930 farms and homes occupied by owners in the United States are encountered by mortgages. This total is subject to deductions and additions on account of errors which have to be generously allowed for in MT Porter's census.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-10
The Quality Is a'' Rief', Rut The Prices Are
 Crushed and Cut.
$$-LO.OO

Will buy here now Suits which we have been selling right along this summer at SIP, $13 and 14. Our former prices on 5hem were the lowest in town. How do you like the price now ?
 Tie suits above mentioned cost as much in wholesale. We are willing though to sell them it that reduced price as we would Ike to close out our sum- mFr stock as much as possible.
 BIO we hope will make them go.
 We have pretty g ed bar gains at $5.5O, $G.50, $7.5O. Call and be convinced that you will save m 'ney when buy ing your clothing of tie
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-10
NEWPORTS MIGHTY RACE
Mrs. Whitney Win Distance the
 Whole Crowd.
Newport Before and After l A. M.-The Casino With Its Brave Men and Fair women-The Fashionable Do
 Not Bathe in Public.
LCOPYRIGHT, 1891. l

He who has not seen Newport at early dawn has never seen the beautiful town in it's perfection. When the gray fog lifts from an emerald bay and the faint flush of sunrise touches it's limpid waters; when the hush of silence broods
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-10

A little girl who had heard her family talking abou6 Mysteries, was present when a story was told a6 which her mother laughed immoderately The child seemed much impressed, an1 looking anxiously at hor mother, she said, very gravely: ''Mammas nin't you afraid, if you laugh So much, you will
 ct historical?'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-10

big as your hand, and wearing very smart indigo hat.
 Mrs. Kidd, of New York, she who fought burglar and rolled downstairs with him, is also pointed out on the drive.
 Mrs. Maud Howe Elliott, fine, solid, darlz-eyed and intelligent-faced, rolls by. Mrs. Elliott is the only literary woman, save Mrs. Cruger and Mrs. liar rison, whom the four hundred tolerate She is giving a series of readings on early and recent English and American literature and is invited everywhere. Mrs. Elliott is devoted to hidcous green cry, gallery gowns, short-waisted and huge-slecved, which, however, cannot make a fright of this charming woman Mrs. Henry Clews, tall, distinguished, in elegant half-mourning, is always pointed out, and beautiful Mrs. DeFor- est, oval-faced, g1orious-eyed and su- pcrbly formed in an exquisite dove-gray costume, is admired by all the gaping on-loolzers. Mrs. DeForest Is the sister of Miss Hargous, and one of her many accomplishments is marvelously grace ful dancing, especially of French and Spanish measures. Miss Hargous, all in white, driving with her fance, Mir. Duncan Elliott, flashes by, the embodi- ment of youth, beauty and happiness. Miss Spriggy Post, over whose engage ment to MT. Hamilton Fish Webster l Newport is now gossiping, is also | pointed out. It is rumored that the l proposed marriage suits nobody; that l the families on both sides are not pleased. Miss Post, although an ex- ceedingly pretty girl, is not so popular as Miss Hargous, being somewhat def- ant, careless of the feelings of others and more aggressive than is becoming
 young woman. Miss Post often for gets to bow to her superiors in years,
 and it is said is fond of snubbing, while
 Miss Hargous is always approachable
 and affable.
 MT. Frank Harrington Foote, the
 English singer, who is a great pet o1
 Newport exclusives just now, is tall
 dark and dashing. MT. Foote has sung
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-10
EE ERIDEN, WATERBURY & CONNECTICUT NA RIVER RAILROAD.

IN EFFECT APRIL 3, 1891. FROM WATERBURY TO CROMWELL. Leave Waterbury Dublin street, b:oO and 500 am; 1:30, 500, 7:07 p. n Leave Meriden, 7:Oe,, $40 a.rn.; s:17, 5:45 ?. m. FROM CROMWEAL TO WATERBURY,: Leave Cromwell 6:3O, So5 a. m., 1213 5O0 p. III Leave Meriden, West Main street, 7:O5 920 a. In.; 1251, 5:45 G:50 p. III. Arrive at Dublin street, TAO, 101i a, m., 1885, 6:35, 7:56 D. m.
 cHAS N. CRAWFORD, supt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-10
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., 1891-08-10

Entered as second class matter at the Water bury Postofice
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-10

EOR SALE-Old newspapers, 25c peF I 100. Large quantities at reduced prices. Just the thing to put under ear pets. At the DEMocRAE office.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-10
DO YOUR OWN PA!NrinlG.

Practical Hints For tho "TIa'tiT hl"G" About ''ESnotting'' and t'rIs.a:rag.
 It Is not at all difficult for DO rsoAH C( { ordinary intelligence t. do rou~:5cr&}1o work with brush and paiot and s.v4 the expense of a skilled painter t would not be wise CT ccoIouical fog 3 woman to attempt extensive operations of this kind, but there ar4 many odd spots about the house, where 1t hardly pays to send for an expert t. jo t,.% work. In painting wood, espuoia1e io painting pine, it should be rcj.l .:e 5A.>d that unless tho knots and 'G,.." i5l.:2. in the wood arc frsa killed by cs;ne | little sizing or shellac, i5 is useless :p attempt to paint 1t. Ehu tu@pant0.2 will always exude from thoSo plao> 8 and no thickness of paint will cor.r them up Therefore it is essential that this process of ''knotting" should bc done before the wood is painted as it l cannot be done afterward. After this the first coat of paint is put on. This ls called priming, and then q second L. n coat which is usually called by tie | painter the first coat. Now Is the time to fill up nail holes and other irregu- larities in the wood with putty. Tho priming coat Is uSually rather heavy, with the sizing tends to fill In the wood. After outlying the first regular coat o5 paint is put on, This is usually fol- lowed by second ono, and the work is considered complete. Sometimes, in il- side work, it is desirable to have 0 dull finish, and in that case 6 largor proper ton of turpentine is mixed in the pnins. The amateur paiutor should remem Der to put on her coats thin. She should also try, as far as possible, to follow the grain of the wood and to take even and direct strokes. Chicago Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-10
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L1OUND-A ch zap way of advertising by I paying but one cent word for each Insertion in this column.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-10

Delivered by carrier to any part of the city, or sent by mail at the following rates:
 One Year. r.........$ $500 Three Months. .. $1 g Six Months ...... &. 50 One Month .. .42C
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-10
THE EVENING DEMOCRAT.
A FAMILY NEWS.

A FAMILY NEWSPAPER. Published every afternoon, Sunday ex- cepted, at No 267 South Main street, Waterbury,
 SINGLE COPIES Two CENTS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-10
Dental Questions.

Do you want tooth extracted without pain Or a root taken out without breaking your jaw! Or cavities treated and your teeth saved: Or filled with cement, silver or gold that will remain!
 Or want frst-class r'ifcial teeth, warranted: To fit and be useful W ell as ornamental: Do you want Dice porcelain or gold crown? That will make good tooth on an old stump, Or the old set made over better than new! tr repairing done cheap al short IT,. .tices Do equire any kind of good dental work ? Then go to tie
 New York Dental ParlorS. 273 South Main St. Waterbury, Conn, PROF s. LIVINGSTON ROBERTS, D D. S.
 Principal Dentist. (Late DcmOnstrator New York Dental COliugu) E2aF Office hours to 9. Sundays 10 to l. Ea Prices moderate
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-10
Looking For n strn NV

q say," said the young business man to her brother, ''does your sister like me?"
 'I don't know, sir"
 ''Did you sec her in hero when tho servant brought my Doae?"
 "Yes, sir.''
 "Well, which way did sine turn tho hands of the clock, baobward or for ard?"-Washtngto HosJ
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-10
FOR SALE

Some fine houses and building lots in all parts of the city. If you are thinking of investing in real estate, call and see me and you will save money. Property cared for and rents collected. Fire, life and &C., cident ins urance. I have good help on hand all the time at my employment bureau.
 IT. J. MORAN, 16 East Main.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-10
\. |, 6 H. Railroad Time Table,

May. 10, 1891.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1891-12-17
T. |. HUNT
New Excelsior Hams, Should
ers and Breakfast Bacon.
FOR THE
HOLIDAYS

The first requisite for q good dinner
is to see that you buy the best and
purest of the ingredients. My spices
are purchased with care to have the
purest to be had. If you want to
make. pies, cakes or mince meat,
come to me for your Spices.
My "Aime" Flour will make a
cake fit for the 6rst lady of the land
who to every man should be his wife
or sweetheart.
A fresh lot of 'Chicago Turkey"
just received, Cranberries, Raisins,
Currants, Citron, Apples, Oranges,
Lemons, Prunes, and Dates. The
handsomest Evaporated Apples /
have ever seen, Cheese, Macaroni,
Tspioca, Corn Starch, &c.
DO you know that l have the
cheapest Crockery in town? IF not,
come and see. Pocket Cutlery, all
most at your own price.
Times are hard and 1 realize the
fact, and will make your money
go long way and give you the best.
Respectfully,
T. L. HUNT.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1891-12-17
POETS CORNER.

Last night toss and turned in bel
But could not sleep-at length sail.
I'll get my paper, pen and ink.
Put on my cap and try to think
What to write for the Poets Corner.
So at it l went, with might and main,
Until I fear l am half insane,
For not one rhyme would come to me-
l could not make the old thing gee
And greatly fear am "a goner"
Be that as it may / wish to say,
If you would trade where it will pay,
Just go at opce-fear not to speak
To the clerks at the store of A. Y. Leake
Just one door from the corner.
And they will show you the pref
test line of Groceries in the city.
at prices that are absolutely correct,
for the kind OF goods he keeps.
IN. B.-The corner referred to is
B. r. Legg & Bro.)
Now, it any Of you have any OBJ
lection to this "Poem," say it now,
or forever hereafter hold your
peace. Speaking of peace, that
reminds me if you wish to keep
peace in the family you had better
patronize the "Poet's Store," where
you can buy the very best goods,
always at reasonable figures.
P. S.-This poem is copy righted,
but all spring poets can copy after
''its STYLE" provided they buy their
"brain TODD and other Groceries
from me. Call in and see the sold
warrior and the dude and shake
hands with the proprietor-and,
Your friend.
A. Y. LEAKE.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1891-12-17
The Editors Prize.

Mr.. A. K. Hawkes. has gained national
reputation as a practical Optlcian, and his
celebrated spectacles and patent spring
ye.glasses are known throughout the Uni
ted States. We are writing this article
with pair OF his New Crystalized Lenses
and they seem to Us as transparent as light
itself and with them the finest print is as
clear as in youth. Editor Christian Ad-
yocate.
All eyes fitted and the fit guaranteed al
the store of The A. P. Brsutley Co., Mari
eta, Ga
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1891-12-17
SANDWICHES.

There's nothing so vexing, so fret
ting in life,
That will so worry and torment the
wife,
For who would endure and never
complain
To have poor -four and cheap coffee
again and again,
When the very best that grows or
ever was had,
Is as cheap for the asking as even
the bad.
Husbands, remember, as you go by
our door,
Anything you want is at cClaschy's
store;
Beware OF anything that contention
will make,
Send your wife all, for the Thanks
giving cake,
Or else, kind friend, you will all un-
aware,
Plunge yourself into deepest despair,
What SO forbidding, as the good
wife>s frown,
AS you go to your home from day
down town?
To be sure, don't forget, and stop on
your way,
At McClatchy's store it surely will
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1891-12-17

PVOWN'S IRON BTTTERS ALMANAC
For 1892
Contains One Hundred Recipes for max
ing delicious Candy cheaply and quickly
at home. This book is given away at drug
and general stores.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1891-12-17

your way,
At McClatchy's store it surely will
Yes" said witness, II we'll re-
member the defendants mother cry
ing on The occasion referred to. She
was weeping with her left eye, (the
only one she had in fact,) the tears
were running down her right cheek. d
"What?" exclaimed the jadge,
Chow could that be?" "Please,
your Honor, she was so awful cross,
eyed" Yes, end cross every way,
but remember she was not custom
err Of McClatchy's Store.
"Mr. Bunting" said the doctor,
81 fear your wife's mind is gone. "
II shouldn't WONDER" he replied
"she has been giving me a piece OF
it every day for about twenty-five
years." And no doubt he deserved
it, tor l expect 1t was about all she
had to give.
A man and his wife are buried
in the same grave, and the stone
bears the inscription, "Their war
fare is Ger" and they would have
surely lived to this day if they mad
only bought their goods from Nc
Clatchy's Store.
The old deacon who surprised his
better half, with a china cup bear.
ing the inscription, "For GOOD lit
tie girl" made a mistake, but how
many people make mistakes, not
only in selecting their presents, but
in everything else they buy. Make
no mistake, but remember Nc
CATCHY can sell you presents from
Sets. up. Tin toys, china and glass
ware.
II tell you," said the canvasser,
''you have no idea of the hard work
there is in this business. 1t lis either
walking or talking from morn till
night" "Beg your pardon, L have
pretty good idea of the talking
part of your program, if you will
only favor me with the walking part.
and he did. He walked straignt
to McClatchy's store, bought him.
self the best Scent cigar in town and
went on his way rejoicing.
Now if l were to try to tell you
of halt the new things we have in
stock you would see our folly, for a
column in q newspaper wouldn't be
a beginning. l will only say this
much, we have just such an array OF
useful articles as you will not find
anywhere else, 500 lbs of best fresh
nuts see our Raisins, the finest i'm
ported, buy you box Of them Cit
ron, currants, all the spices. Have
you made your fruit cake? We are
ready with everything for it. The
largest line of toilet soaps in town,
sell you ten cent cake for five cts
Our cheese is Just the best in Amer.
lea. Anybody who enjoys good
cup of coffee should try our parched
coffee, cheap enough for every one to
use it. Those who have used the
Vermicelli we have ON band will use
no other. Do you use ''McClatchy's
Best Flour, if not, why not? None
equal to it. Our fresh Hams are toe
good to talk about, try one and be.
lieve me.
For Pickles, Sauces, all the can
ned meats, Rare bits, Lamb tongue,
Honey comb tripe, etc., Fresh crack
ers, among them Snow-fakes, Dat
Meal Flakes, Graham Crackers,
Sailed Crackers, Lunch Biscuit, and
SO on, if we had the time or the
space we could talk you to sleep and
"the half had not been told" Let
me ask you to come or send your or
ders. Don't you need a lamp? Now
is your time. The way we move
things out would make your head
swim.
Promising you prompt and polite
attention, will leave you expecting
an order for
ID. F. McClatchy's Store
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1891-12-17

A man and his wife are buried
in the same grave, and the stone
bears the inscription, "Their war
fare is Ger" and they would have
surely lived to this day if they mad
only bought their goods from Nc
Clatchy's Store.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1891-12-17

The old deacon who surprised his
better half, with china cup bear
ing the inscription, "For a GOOD lit
tie GIRL" made mistake, but how
many people make mistakes, not
only in selecting their presents, but
in everything else they buy. Make
no mistake, but remember Nc
CATCHY can sell you presents from
sets. up. Tin toys, china and glass.
ware.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1891-12-17

"Mr. Bunting" said the doctor,
81 fear your wite's mind is gone"
II shouldn't WONDER" he replied !;
"she has been giving me piece OF
it every day for about twenty-five
years." And no doubt he deserved
it, for l expect 1t was about all she
had to give.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-01-09
The Fort Han Indians Dancing.

BOISE CITY, Jan. S.-Advices from Pc
catello state the Indians on Fort Hall
reservation have been dancing, and
200 with war paint have taken to the
mountains with arms, causing great ex-
citement. Governor Wiley has been asked
to order the militia to Pocatello, and prob
ably company of United States cavalry
at the Boise barracks will be sent there.
The Indians on the reservation number
twelve or fourteen hundred. They are the
Bannocks, who caused a prolonged war
twelve years ago. The people at Poca
tello have almost no arms, and the towns
Of Blackfoot and Eagle Rock are on the
border of the reservation. The Indians
who took to the mountains are working
eastward towards Wyoming The belief
is expressed that if the Indians at Pocatello
go on the warpath they win be Joined by
the tribes on lemhi reservation, who num-
Der 500, embracing lbs able bodied bucks.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-01-09
The Railroad Presidents, Meeting.

New YORK, Jan. S.-The meeting of the
railroad presidents assembled here at 10 80
this morning. President Miller, of the St
Paul road, presided. The following took
part in the conference; Jay Gould and S. H.
Clark, of the Missouri Pacific; Allen Man
uel, of the Santa Fe; G. P. Huntington and
j. c. Stubs, of the Southern Pacific:
Henry Willard. of the Northern Pacific;
Sidney Dillon, of the Union Pacific; Mar
vim Hughitt, of the Chicago g. Northwest
ern; r. r. Cable and Benjamin Beckwith.
of the Rock Island; David H. Moffatt. of
the Denver & Rio Grande; Roswell Miller,
of the ST Paul; D. ID. Ashley, of the Wa.
bash; Russell Sage, of the Iowa Central
Stuyvesant Fish, of the Illinois Central
Charles e. Perkins, OF the Burlington
The Post learns from Colonel McCork
the titles Of the subjects to be considered
by the meeting, and states the first and
most important to be that of rates.
The second is the apportionment of
traffic among the constituent roads,
matter of supreme Importance.
The third is joint agencies which, from
all indications, is more likely to pro
duce discussions than any other matter.
Gould Dillon, Manuel and Magoun are
heartily in favor of the total abolition OF
lnulVlQual agencies ana the consolidation
of all existing agencies at various points
into one joint agency in each place This
proposition, however, is opposed by the
representatives of some other reads
The fourth topic regards appeals from
decisi1ns of the executive body of the
organization. This, of course, is of the
highest Importance.
The fifth is the subject of prohibition
What roads shall not do is held in import
ance to be second only to that which they
may do.
The sixth and final topic is that of com
mittees. Last OF all, all the preceding sub
iects having been considered and an agree
ment in regard to them reached, tbs
conclusions arrived at will be summed VI
and embodied in constitution.
Jay Gould tonight made the following
statement. He said "We have decided
to call this association the Railroad Pres
idents' Western Traffic association The
board also decided to form a tonnage poo
to be divided among the roads Of
the association. Any complaints which
any road ma; wish to make win be referred
to an arbitration board consisting of foul
commissioner and the president, who vii
be chosen at to. morrow's meeting. The
pool will be divided into four divisions
each commissioner to have charge of a di
vision. If this arbitration board does mo-
settle the matter satisfactorily complaint.
will be taken before the general board"
A meeting of the full advisory board will
be held to morrow, and it is expected som,
very important steps will be taken.