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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-24

Years ago. when the full riggyei man
o'-war was right i'll line" the Hartford
put into Boston harbor and dropped
anchor off the Charlestown navy yard
one fine day. The Hartford nj that time
was rs much an object of wonder and
admiration as the gallant New York or
Boston is today, and visitors floclcd
aboard her in great numbers. Her cap
tain. an obliging man, made every effort
to see that his visitors were well cared
for. and personally he showed party aft
err party over the ship. At the mess
hour ii was his habit to take the curious
down TO the berth deck that they might
see how the sailors ate their meals. That
was before they had tables on board the
vessels of war, and when the mess cloth
was spread ON the deck.
The sailors did not mind this mt first,
but after u time it became irksomC.
They came to the conclusion that their
privacy was being intcrfered with, and
so finally they decided To put stop t.
it. The next time the captain took Il
party down to show them his happy
family rs it paid tribute 10 the inner man
an old salt, the acknowledged leader,
reached for certain bowl. This was the
signal. and forthwith Il dozen sunburncd,
brawnv arms were stretched forward To-
ward that self same bowl. and n lively
tuSsle for possession Cnsucd. The cap
tain stood aghast. Such unscrmly con-
duct paralyzed him, but before he could
recover there was an apparently vicious
scrap" going ON. and. before his visitors
too. This was too much for him, and
afterward the sailors lartooI Of their
meals uniutcrruptcd.-Bos Globe.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-24

Among the Persians the usual mode of
punishment is the bastinado. from which
men of the highest rank are not exempt
1t is inflicted with very great severity,
frequently so as to render the sufferer
almost cripple for life. The victim is
thrown upon his face. each foot is passed
through loop of strong cord attached
to pole. which is raised horizontally by
men, who, twisting it round, tighten the
ropes and render the feet immovable.
Two cNecutionerS then strike the sole al
ternatcly with switches of the pomegran-
lite tree we'll STEPPED in water to render
them supple. a store of these switches
is generally ready for use in the pond
which adioins the courtyards of the
houses of the great. The punishment
frequently lasts for an hour or until the
unfortunate victim faintS from pain
Philadelphia Ledger
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-24
The Value of a Military Training.

To get the best possibilities for beauty
ont of training we must have all round
influences for good. Among these l
would place first military training for
youths l say military rather than
gymnastic or turn verein exercise, be-
cause sound drill includes something of
these and adds the moral influence of
discipline
In my opinion it would be for the
benefit of the country. the family and
the individual if every mothers son
were obliged to pass a certain amount
of military service before he could vote
The military training is the only one
nowadays which teaches men to obey
and gives them any notion of the value
of obedience. No training makes men
SO effective for every day use or leaves
them so alert, prompt and full of re-
source. The adoption of military edu-
cation in earnest would lead to the ad-
justment of serious questions. physical
and national
The merely useless mechanical part of
drill which is mainly for parade pur-
poses would have to be dropped, and
useless schooling would have to be
thrown out.
A child taught to obey in the first
place and efficiently guided in study can
master the courses of our schools in half
the time now spent. This by the way
The great point about military training
is that it enforces exercise for pur-
pose. not merely for the sake of exercise.
Shirley Dare in New York Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-24
So Called Men sIlrilner..

Against tailor cut dresses draped by
women we enter no Lind of caveat, yet
it would scem in tho highest degree de-
sirablc that the department of millinery
should not be invaded by men. Tho adj
vocates of female labor contend, it is
true, TINT men suffer from an incurable
ineapacity to build bonnets. CONNER
cially they may be practically 'man
milliners, but technically and artistical-
ly it is only daughter of Eve who can
together delightful structure, first rate
fashionable bonnet.
An optimist has declared that if fe-
male Of fair capacity, good taste and
approved skill as a needlewoman were
locked up by herself in n top attic with
nothing ON her work table but an onion.
n tomato, some bits of colored paper. a
few feathers and some red and white
tape and green ferret she would be able
in the course of n few hours to construct
r,ost elegant bonnet which, however
coarse in texture it might appear 10 the
eye, would photograph in n most pictur-
esque and symmetrical aspect, whereas,
We're the skillfulest of male artificers in
trusted with similar task and with
carte blanche in the way of silk, velvet.
plated straw, rare feathers, beads, jet,
spangles and artificial flowers. he would
not succeed in producing anything he
yond rude, clumsy and ungainly sim
ulacrum of bonnet.
As maker of hats, equality with if
not superiority over the other sex may
perhaps be claimed for the man. He in
vented the lady's hat, he adorned it, he
beribboned it, no plumed it and he hand
ed it over to Rubens, Vandykc, Gains
borough and Reynolds to he perpctuatcd
as a monument of mastery skill and clo-
gance in their deathless canvases.-Lon-
don Telegraph.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-24
colonel STONE. wiz, ns,or,.

Colonel Stone of Tennessee, when he
was running for governor, met for the
first time n delegate from one of the ru-
raj counties to the state convention. The
colonel said: Il am glad to meet you. 1
have known your father for many years,
but never had the pleasure of Your ac-
quaintanee. see. however, that the son
is better looking than the father" Look
here, colonel" said the delegate, You
need not be fiattering me up. for am
out and ont for Barksdale for governor,
although the old man Is for you" Why,
simply find You better looking than
your father, hut l did not say YOU had
half rs much sense rs he has" returned
the colonel. These standing around
roared with laughter, in which the dele
gate good humorsdly Joined.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-24
/ Provide work and Make Thorn

ErOVtOo W OK anu mako Ihcfn DO H.
Miliouaires of course have the right
to spend their money as they please and
build 1850, 900 pleasure yacht that
they use possibly three weeks ont of the
year. 1t is merely a matter of taste.
But if some people had a million dollars
to spend this is what they would do with
it. They would use it to improve the
highways of America and force the
tramps that disgrace this country to do
the work. Legislatures would be COM
PLEASANT and back the man with mil
lion dollars to the extent of law that
would give him necessary authority to
make the tramps work.
These idle scamps are a menace to the
country. That they exist at all in Amer
lea, where so much work needs to be
of our public officials. The number of
them increases annually. They swarm
upon the seats in the fairest, sweetest
public parks, crowding out decent peo-
pie, terrifying the children and nurse
maids, who have a right there, and leav-
ing their trail of filth and verInin wher-
ever they go. \ medical examination
has shown that half of them are afflicted
with dangerous infectious disease. They
are impudent, lazy and utterly incorrigi-
Bile. They travel about the country in
summer begging and stealing.
Forty years ago in the northern and
western parts of the republic it was safe
for woman to go anywhere along a
country road after nightfall. She might
spend the evening at neighbours and
walk home under the stars with perfect
safety. Now it is all changed, owing to
the tramp. He insults and terriies the
farm woman till she is even afraid to be
alone in her home in daytime. She
ought to keep loaded pistol and prac-
tice target shooting till she can hit a
mark unerringly mt 10 PAGES. Then she
should keep it loaded. ready to practice
on the next fellow who is impudent. 1t
would have n wholesome and purifying
effect. Sentimental pity is sin when
bestowed ON the American tramp.
American society is not doing its duty
so long as it allows this class to even
continue. much less increase. They
should be forced to work and that regu-
larry, and work should be found for this
purpose. They should be paid. too-paid
in proportion To the labor they do.
When they are able to earn full laborer's
wages, it should he paid to them.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-24

geo flounces placed upon umbrella skirts,
but more frequently upon the bell
shaped skirt. and bands are used to en-
circle each kind. Travelling costumes
are for the most part made of plain
wooden, such as diagonals, serge and
cloth. and either quite plain or merely
decorated with bands of ribbon, velvet
or braid.
Skirts are invariably lined, and be-
tween the lining and the material there
is always layer of stiffening, which is
more or less high, according to circum-
stances, but in almost all cases reaches
at least as high as the knees. 1t may be
quite superfuous to add that the stiffen-
ing must be tackled down and firmly Sc
cured to the lining, not the dress ma
terial itself. Thin silk is the only recog-
nized lining for all really elegant dresses,
even those in cloth and serge, but never
theleSs the great majority are merely
lined with cotton fabrics, manufactured
so rs to resemble silk rs nearly as pos
sible. The stiffening added in the lower
part of the skirt may either be buckram
or haircloth. Haircloth Innings give the
dresses in which they are used Just the
right consistency. while not interfering
with the smoothness of the outside ma
terial.
The basques of many of the new man
ties will be rather full, though tailor
made ones will retain their simplicity.
1t is probable that sleeves may in some
measure decline, but they will still be
full, though not very high. The portion
that covers the arms from elbow to wrist
is likely to continue tight for a consider
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-24
James J. Madden. Town CLERK

Town Clerks office, Waterbury, Conn
October 81, 1898 This is to cert fy that
Matthew Cassin hiss filed an application to
sell spirituous and intoxicating liquors at
Ill Ba dwin treet, in said town, and i
endorsed by FintOn FhelAn. Lawrence
Kilbride, T. Delaney, Daniel Crunan,
Dennis MalOney, electors aud taxpayers in
said town.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-24

In recent interview Mrs. Kendall, the
English actress, was asked, Have you
any special views on the subject of the
education of children" "Of course !
have" came the reply. Gould moth
er help thinking very, very seriously
upon n subject of such vital Importance
to the future of her children When
the reader gets thus far, he feels that the
mountain is trembling-and this is the
small mouse that creeps forth. II have
always felt that a great mistake is made
in consigning children to the care of a
resident governess." With which trite
commonplace Mrs. Kendars views" be-
gin and end.-New York Times
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-24
FOR WOMEN'S DRESS.
CHARACTERISTICS or THE PREVAIL
ING STYLES.

That Exceedingly Comfortable and Con-
venient Three Piece Sult-There Are Two
Types of Dress skIrts-Tho Best Innings
and Trimmings
When comfort is the special object in
view, there is nothing better forordinary
street wear and for travelling than what
is Familiarity known as the subtitle
suit consists of three pieces, skirt, a
coat and o blouse or waistcoat. These
suits are cheap or expensive according
as they are bought ready made, made at
home or are tailor made. The piece
known as the coat may be made in sew
eral ways, with n tight fitting bodice,
buttoned once ut the waist and rolled
back above in wide revers and rundown
collar, with stock collar ON the smooth
waistcoat, aud having short basque,
with n double breasted long coat, or it
may be in blazer style.
Skirts have settled down into medium
size, doubtless to DO maintained with
little variation for some months to come.
The fashion writer of the New York
Herald describes two types of fashion
able skirts, both are moro or less gored,
but whereas the one encircles the figure
in a bell form the other shows slight
fluting-that is to say, it is cut much
wider than the first at the bottom.
There is no special class of trimming
confined to one more than another. You
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-24

The shamrock, Ireland's floral emblem,
is trefoil or three leaf plant much re-
sembling our white clover. but of the
oxalis genus of grasses. While St. Pat
rick was preaching to the paganS of the
Emerald Isle i'll the year 1873 he attempt
ed TO explain the trinity i'll unity" but
his hearers could not understand il. Al
last he plucke,l Il trcfn!l (shamrock) and
said. is it not as possible for the Father,
Son and Holy Ghost TO be one as it is foI
those three leaves 10 grow upon single
stalk" The pagan Irish were convinced
and soon aft,Tward adopted the sham
rDcl; as their national emblem. -Phila
delphia Press
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-24

The New York Sun tells that royal
NAIVE" is the new color which will prob
ably recommend itself to favor among
lovers of tinted stationery, but quite the
latest novelty is the comparatively thin
gold and silver MORE paper made in ex-
act imitation of watered silk. y faint
cerulean blue and n deep yellowish green
promise to be popular in the bright
medley. Among new conceits for the
dinner table is the magnifed facsimile
of n filbert in cardboard. If left whole
and fiat, it bears the name of guest,
but when cut nearly in half to disclose
the kernel it serves as n folded menu.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-24

Every new treatment, every fresh
drug, every medicine that is discovered
is one more drop from the great ocean
of knowledge segregated that we may
study it for the benefit of mankind. In
it there are good and evil, but if we ap-
proach it with reYerent earnestness and
study that we may know we can assure
ourselves that we are helping on the
great science to which we have devoted
our lives This is reward enough, and
this reward shall surely come to the
physician who will work. The amelio-
ration of the physical ills Of man is the
end and aim of our most noble profes
sion. and it is pleasant to remember that
even the enthusiasts aid in the great
work by their devotion to their fads.-
Cyrus Edison, n. D., in North American
Rsvisys.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-24
James J. Madden, Town Clerk.

Town Clerks office, Waterbury. Conn,
October 81, 1928. This is to certify that
Henry DugSan has filed an application to
sell spirituous and Intoxicating liquors at
III Dublin street in said town, and is en-
dorsed by James Dorsn, Dennis Slavin,
James Cluuey, William Doran, Patrick
Phelan, electors and taxpayers in said
town.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-24
James ]. Madden, Town Clerk.

Town Clerks office, Waterbury. Gown
October 81, 1898. This Is tn certify that
Patrick Mooney has filed an application to
sell spiTituous and intoxicating liquors at
296 Dublin street in said town and is en-
dorsed by John Brophy, John Laughlin,
James Turley, John Doran, John P Friend,
electors and taxpayers in said town.
James ] Madden Town q TX
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-24
Pointed.

Clergymcn are supposed TO have n pc
culiar talent for Improving the occa-
sion. How one Of them did this in a
witty and. let us hope, an edifying man
ner Is here related:
In early life he had met with an acct
dent which left him with n broken nose,
a deformity about which, in spite of his
piety, he was known 10 be little sensi-
tive. One day new inquirer PROFOUND
ell the old question:
How happened you to break your
nose
The minister answered solemnly:
To tell the truth, my friend, the ac-
cident was caused by my poking my nose
into other peoples business. Boston
Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-24

Town Clerks Office Waterbury, Conn
October 81, 1898. This Is to certify that
James F. Finn has fed an application
to sell spirituous and intoxicating liquors
at 1873 Dublin street. in said town, and i
endorsed by William Pratt, James GAff-
ney, hugh Loushh,, Matthew BerCin,
wi liam Finn, electors and taxpayers in
said town.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-24

The phenomenon of double conscious
ness SO slxillfully used in "Dr. Jekyll
and Mr.. Hyde" is by no means uncom-
mon. Many mysterious disappearances
are by it accounted for in a manner
wholly consistent with the innocence of
the missing one, and even with his APP
parent sanity. A very singular recent
case was that of a western judge who
went away from home while deranged
from overwork and became a day laborer
under another uame,-New York Re
corder
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-24
N.H.&H. Railroad Time Table
June IL ISSA
NACGATUCK DIVISION

Trains leave Waterbury A. f..llryvS-
Fnr NEW NOTk-SnN. IN 80 lasaam-leS
50, ~ y tn SUNDAY. as I'M
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retaru Via NauEAtRck Junctinn II I. Is I'm
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For TOliklNGTON-S-Ha II Is q m 50 ska
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oEHUZPsTRAD Gen Pam AsunA
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-24

The statement made emphatically by
authority and afterward denied still
more emphatically by authority that the
president had said he would listen TO no
compromise on the repeal bill has a sus-
picious flavor about it that reminds one
of an authoritative" remark attributed
10 a senator few weeks ago TO the effect
that n vote on repeal in the senate was
absolutely certain to come by Wednes-
day of the next week. The man who
made the statement was questioned
about how it happened TO be made pub
lie. Il don't know anything about re-
peal" said he, ''but was able to borrow
800 900 on the strength of that report. "
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-24

Town Clerks office. Waterbury, Conn,
October n, 1898. This is to certify that
John Cauthorne has filed an application 10
sell spirituous and Intoxicating liquors at
1875 East Main street in said town. and is
endorsed by Charles II. Keenev, NJ. A
Pond, William Finn, NJ. Woods, John
Sayres. electors and taxpayers in said town.
James j. Madden, Town Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-24

y government Inspector visited one
day large grammar school i'll the north
of France. He asked among other things
what was the cause of the dew. Nobody
could give an answer. At last one of
the pupils got up and said:
THE earth turns round its axis once
i'm - hours with such rapidity that it
prr~pir,'s. ana thus the dew Is formed '
ErlJiTyur.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-24

Also d full line of Boys
and ChiIdren's Clothing.
everything the latest
styles and in good quail,
ties.
We will give you the
benefit of the Lowest
Prices in the city, and on
calling to examine our
Stock and inquire our
Prices it will convince
you that we sell you good
goods at prices far below
others.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-24
JAMES J MApDEx, Town Clerk.

Town Clerks ofiice, Waterbury, Corn,
October 81, 1898. This is to certify that
John r Birney has filed an appliea ion to
sell spirituous and Intoxicating liquors at
33S Meadow street in said town, and is
endorsed by William Peters, Francis
Henderson, GeOrye Daniel. " lillian Cowd
John Hanlon, electors and taxpayers in
sad town.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-24

Town CLERKS office. Waterbury, Conn
October II. 1S93 This Is to certify that
NJ J. Collvty has filed an aPplica;iO
TO sell spirituous and Intoxicating liquors
at AIS East Main street, in said town. and
is endorsed by Charles Horn. &. q. Beltt,
John Gallagher. Michael Duuuelly
Thomas Neil, electors and taxpayers in
said town.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-24

Basil Lockwood. the heroic colored
man who rescued a number of clerks
from death at the time of the Ford's
theater disaster in Washington, has re-
ceived at least a small recognition of his
service. He has been appointed n mes
senger in the United States war DEPART
ment at Washington.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-24

Madam" said the tramp. take back
Your loaf Of bread. Ireturn it unbrokcn."
What's the matter
1t brings back too many sad memo
ries. | can't tech 1t"
Docs it," she asked gently, make
yuu think Of the bread your mother used
to make
Nom. 1t makes me think of when l
wuz doin time ON the rock pile Wash
inEton Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-24

''If this thing keeps on, I'll go and get
married. exclaimed a Philadelphia
working girl who was out of employ
ment. I'D rather do that than starve. "
What are we coming to when girls only
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-24

Town Clerks Office. Waterbury. Conn
October 81, 1925. This is to certify that
Thomas F Guest has filed an application
to sell spirituoUs and intoxicating liquors
at 80 Ridge street in said town, and Is en-
dorsed by James FlAnery, Jeremiah C. kel-
ly,C Kelly, Jeremiah O'Dobnell, perennial
Hurley, electors and taxpayers in said
town,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-24

A remarkable feat of mechanics was
recently accomplished at Hamburg. Two
of the great iron steamers of the Lloyd
company were sawed in two amidships,
and actually pieced ont to give them ad-
ditional passenger room and tonnage.
Fifty feet OF heavy iron and woodwork
were spliced upon the separate ends, then
they were put in place again as neatly
and securely as they had been at first.