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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-22
Some witty BIunders.

There have been many harmless mig
takes made that contributed much to
the amusement of mankind Among
them is one told of certain clergyman,
who left a notice in his pulpit to be read
by the preacher who exchanged with
him. The clergyman neglected to de-
note carefully private postscript, and
the congregation were astonished to hear
the stranger wind up by saying:
You will please como to dine with
me at the parsonage after service"
Another amusing story is told of q
minister. Tho reverend gentleman was
inclined to be absentminded, and while
walking ono day encountered a young
lady whose face seemed familiar to him.
Taking her to be one Of his parishioner's
daughters and not wishing to pass her
without notice, he stepped forward, and
cordially shaking her hand entered in
to conversation. After comparing notes
about the weather, he had atlast to con-
fess:
well, 1 know your face quite we'll,
but cannot recall where have seen
You before"
''Oh, please, sir, I'm your new parlor
maid| was the reply.
A third story, copied from a London
periodical, is based upon small boys
mistake in school; but, as n matter Of
fact, it is more likely that the incident IL
based upon the fertile fancy of the writer,
because it is almost too good to be true.
This story is of how Mr.. whackem, q
fiery schoolmaster, came to lose a scholar
one day. The class was parsing sen.
tence.
What is the imperative of the verb
to go?" asked Whackem of Johnny Fiz.
zletop.
II don't know"
"Go" shouted Whackem.
THANK you, sir, replied Johnny. And
he was two streets of before the teacher
could catch his breath. - Philadelphia
Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-22

the means of pain and witnessed the
struggle for life. all my pity for Sidonie
vanished, and every outraged instinct Of
my nature cried out for revenge upon
the heartless. souIless, brazen creature
who had wrought this havoc and disas-
ter.
now come to an event so awful, so
frightful that even the remembrance,
dimmed as it is by the mists of years,
causes a wave of terror to roll again
over my being. sometimes live it over
in my dreams and wake screaming and
sobbing, and if I should live to DO a
hundred years old I can never efface
that terrible scene.
Let me tell it as calmly as possible. 1t
was one duh November afternoon, when
q ghostly mist was settling down over
tie landscape and fine spatters of rain
were beating irregularly against the
window panes, that George, Sidonie's
jailer, rushed into the library. where
the colonel, Maurice and were sitting,
and with trembling voice and shaking
hands implored his masters forgiveness,
for Sidonie had escaped.
"Escapedr' cried Colonel Marchmont
in a terrible voice. ''You black rascal,
what does this mean?"
Deed, mars" cried the man, rolling
his eyes in terror, lit mus be de debbil
hisself holp her. Wen lef her to come
up fer her suppah, she was chained al
right. Allus look de las ting ter see
eff she's fastened. Wen goes back jus
now, she's gone, de chain broken in two"
Send for Jake" interrupted Colonel
Marchmont imperatively. Come, Maui
rice, we must not lose moment. Think
of that creature free to do further mis-
chiefr
Presently tho plantation was astir.
Negroes ran hither and thither, the bay
of the bloodhounds was heard, and Jake,
Maurice and the colonel, with a crowd
of negroes, were hurrying toward the
swamp, intent upon recapturing the
fugitive.
went to Portals room to see if the
unusual tumult had annoyed or alarmed
her. She had reused from her sleep
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-22


Alexander Jones, the richest man on
the island of Barbados, wants an Amer
can race horse to beat the Jamaica thor
oughbreds that have been carrying every
thing before them at the Bridgetown bar
racks. He doesn't want Salvador, or a
Lamplighter. or n Tammany. \ horse
that can go mile in about i ;46 is good
enough. The Firenzi OF the Caribbees
has q record of l:49. Mr.. Jones always
insists on a pedigree, however. He isn't
particular about the horse. The Barba-
dams are death" on pedigrees. Four
years ago Clifton selling plater-than
which thsSe is no more miserable crea-
ture on earth-was shipped to a firm in
BridgetowG and nearly all the jamaica
thoroughbrsds were driven off tho island
by him. He swept everything before
him. If we could induce tho Gutten-
burg and Gloucester legions to emigrate
to Barbados with their wretched brutes,
something would be gained.-New York
Tribune
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-22
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CHAPTER XVI.

SIDONIE.
"a SLAYER echoed, "a slave! But the
likeness to Portiay''
"Ah, yes" said Maurice sadly, THAT
likeness to Portia broke my aunt's heart.
wish you could have known Portals
mother, Prudence. A sweeter, daintier,
better woman never lived, but her love
ly life was clouded by the shadow of q
sin. She died early, wasting away after
,she discovered that cruel secret. But
you must rest now, little Bunker Hill.
will tell You the story later"
II cannot Sleep" cried. LET us 60
for a walk in the garden, and you shall
unravel this mystery for me. After that
will think about rest"
He saw that 1 was determined to hear
the story at once, and so after we had
been served with coffee we went out
into the fresh morning air and strolled
up and down while he smoked in silence.
He was not quite ready to tell the
strange tale. But was patient.
1t was just sunrise when we entered
the rustic arbor where had sat with
Daphne ON that eventful night. Here
and there the birds were rousing, shak-
ing out their wings and voices. The
fountains near by were splashing softly.
The air was delightfully."- fresh and in
MIGRATING after the hours passed in the
sickroom.
Does it seem possible that only few
hours ago we were searching that ghast-
ly place yonder?" suddenly asked Maui
rice.
No" replied earnestly. Il seem to
have lived a lifetime since midnight.
But tell me, how did you discover the
truth? And Sidonie-tell me about her.
Oh, begin, begin. My curiosity is de-
vouring me-"
Mr.. Raymond smiled.
Whoever would fancy to look at YOU
strong, plain, stanch little body-that
You would admit so feminine a weak
ness? And yet you are thoroughly wom-
anly."
Never mind whether am womanly
or weak. l didn't come out here to be
analysed, but to hear about Portia the
real and Portia the pretender. Come,
see how our sufferer is faring."
''Sit down here then" returned Maui
rice, land 1 will tell you all can.
There are several links in the story
which Portia alone can supply. To be-
gin with, suspected mischief from the
moment first saw the woman who was
posing as my consin. Physically she is
very like Portia, or as the latter might
be if in robust health. But l have a
keen scent for crime. reckon my pro
fession has made me acute in that re-
spect. Our hostess was nervous, fiighty,
passionate and suspicious. Portia Vane
was none of these. Of course 1 made
all necessary allowances for poor health
until, by judicious inquiries, discovered
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-22

1t was in BayGrd Taylor's day that the
sun myth had its vogue. Ono night at a
party Taylor was greatly bored by the
persistent efforts of guest to discuss
sun myths. No matter what direction
the conversation might take this person
would ruthlessly drag it back again TO
his favorite topic.
At last tho distressed poet raised n
very interesting question in regard TO the
threadhare subject. did you ever
think" he asked, that the nnme Smith
so common all over the world is derived
from sun MYTH" No one had ever
dreamed OF such thing. Max Muller
had overlooked the point completely.
"Quite possible, certainly most plaus-
ible," said Taylor, "Sun myth, Sumyth,
Smyth, Smith, and some still spell the
name with y" The discussion was
ended.-Youth's Companion
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-22

you ARE ONE WOMAN IN A THOUSAND"
II find fault at the tablet Mrs. Bowser.
do you know what you are talking aboutl
I'll give anybody 81 900 900 who can recall
one word of fault finding"
And you get fsds, Mr.. Bowser."
"Fads! Fads! l get fads! l never hsd
a fad in my life. I'll give you $4,000, 900 to
mention one fad"
IF we should sit down to a quiet game
of euchre," continued Mrs Bowser lit
wouldn't be two minutes before'-
Before you'd upset us!'' he shouted
That's your wayi II you can't beat me
by fair means, you will by foulr'
Before you'd get mad, Mr.. Bowser," she
finished. The fact is, you arc a very nery-
Gus, irritable man. wish you'd make a
greater effort to control yourself"
II nervousl Irritablel Mrs. Bowser, do
you know that you are talking to your hus-
bandf deny your allegations You can't
cite one single instance of nervousness or
irritation on my part, and you know it. I'm
right the other way. I'm altogether too
placid and good natured."
You asked me what you could do to
make things more pleasant, and was tell
ing you," she said as she picked up the 9th
er sock.
Yes, and was an ass! The minute a
husband softens up bit his wife is ready
to call him liar. brute and villain. Ihave
my peculiarities, suppose, but
Yes, You are peculiar Mr.. Bowser."
Il deny it'll You can't point TO one single
instance. Here sat down with you to spend
pleasant evening. and this is the RESULT
Because spoke lovingly to You I'm vii
laini Because ! acted as q husband should
Pm nervous. irritable. fault finding and full
OF fads"
Mrs Bowser sighed and kept silent
IF lam such villain, growled Mr.. Dow
ser rs he walked around with his hands
under his coattails, why not separator
don't claim to be perfection, but p
NO, OF course you are not perfect" she
interrupted.
II amt, eh? Then who TSP That's mics
sort OF talk for wife to give her hushandl
It's no wonder I'm nervous and irritable.
The wonder is ihat I've not been driven to
some desperate deed. Ms Bowser, my
lawyer may call this evening. Havethe girl
show him into the library"
But next morning Mr.. Bowser seemed to
have forgotten all about the unpleasant
ness After breakfast he took out his wal
let, looked it all over, and selecting a q
bill with a corner torn OF he handed il
across to Mrs. Bowser with the remark:
You are a very level headed woman,
Mrs. Bowser, and / think you will do about
as we'll with this as / could do myself II
there's any change left, you can pay the
man for bringing in the coal and my week
ly paper bill"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-22

Amateurs in paper hanging will find
that paste madeb by the following direc-
tons will serve the purpose well: First
heat water to boiling, then add flour,
with constant stirring. To prevent the
formation of Jumps, the flour may be
passed through sieve so as to insure its
more equable distribution. Agitation is
continued until the heat has rendered
the mass of the desired consistency, and
after few moments further boiling it
is ready for use. In order to increase its
strength, powdered rosin in the proper
ton of one-sixth to one-fourth of the
weight of the flour is added. To prevent
its souring, oil of cloves or few drops
of carbolic acid are added,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-22

Teddy vanderchump. q young society
man, has been paying his addresses to
Miss Rose Bondclipper of Madison ave-
nue.. His visits have been very frequent
Of late, and last night Tommy, Miss
Roses younger brother, said:
'rYou ought to come and see us every
evening, Mr.. vanderchump."
why, Tommy"
Because it makes Sister Rose 80 hap
py to have You go away you ought not
to miss an evening
They missed Teddy for the rest Of that
evening. TIERS siftinza.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-22
THE ARIZONA KICKER.
A Simple. Humble Game That Acted a.
Mild Tonic.


Mild Tonic.
A GREAT GAME.-when we came into
town last Saturday on the Lone Tree trail
with a man walking beside our mule, and
that man was duly turned over to the city
marshal and locked up, The KICKER Office
was besieged with anxious inquirers- When
IL was further known that our prisoner was
Black Dan, the stage robber and highway
man, we were Obliged to take our stand on
the city hall steps and explain to the crowd
how we captured him.
We started for Lone Tree about Q O'Clock
In the forenoon and were cantering up the
hill on the far side of Horse creek when a
human critter jumped out Of the bushes
with a gun in either hand and ordered US
to hands up"
Up went our hands without any delay
and before we had got a good look at the
stranger. When we had time to look him
over, we sized him mp for a chap who knew
all about the highwayman business, but
was short on the noble game of poker.
When we had descended and shelled out.
we felt 20 inquire il he rated himself good
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-22

The apartments in DR.. W. Seward
Webb's private car, Ellsmere, are fur
nished as richly and comfortably as
rooms of similar size in q millionaire's
residence could be. The decorations Of
the interior of the car are very dainty
and pleasing to the eye. In the drawing
room there is superb upright piano
and other musical instruments with
which DIR. Webb and his guests will DO
able to add to the pleasures Of their long
trip to the Pacific coast.-New York
Times
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-22

glass or molding and with a most pleas
ing result. Frame the etchings with B
inch mats of white, then tack smoothly
against the wall. Outline these mats in
some pretty shade of fine ribbon (red is
suitable for etchings), leaving bare
space of two or three inches around this
ON the wall. Now outline this space with
a second row of ribbon the same color.
A group of these etchings framed with
ribbon is effective and gives finishing
touch to any room. Water colors are
also very dainty when thus treated
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-22
EAaLY MADE ANp rRErrY.

the New York Herald, for a photograph
case is to take piece of cardboard OF
any size desired, and cover plainly with
pink silk. Cover another piece slightly
smaller, as in drawing. joining this to
the first, and still another piece slightly
smaller than the second. Embroider
delicate maidenhair ferns in natural
shades in corner 4, lacking this to the
third piece of covered board. Or this cor.
ner may be made of white or ecru leather.
Fasten the outside edges together, leav-
ing spaces between each card for the pho
tographs, and finish the case with bow
of pale green ribbon to match the ferns.
For amateur photographers another
suggestion is to make an album of wa
ter color paper, in which the unmounted
''snap shots" are to be pasted and each
photograph outlined with splashes of
gilt. The outside of the album is of
heavy pasteboard covered with linen
and decorated with lettering suggestive
of contents. This classifies the photo
graphs and gives ones friends the pleas
ure of cameras sketchbook.
A convenient frame for photographs
may be made on a panel of plush by plac-
ing two or more heart shaped pockets
L
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-22
WaterburyFire Alarm
LOCATION OF BOXES,

LOCATION OF BOXES.
The following are the Fire Alarm Signals
under the new system:
la Rogers Il Bro
Is Cor East Main and Niagara streets.
Il Cor East Main and Wolcott road.
Is Cor High and Walnut streets.
1-e Cor East Main and Cherry streets.
II Cor East Main and Cole streets.
81 Cor North Elm and kingsbury streets.
% Cor North Elm. North Main and Grove
streets.
"a Waterbury Manufacturing company"
a-s Cor North Main and North streets
40 Cor Buckingham and Cooke streets.
81 Cor Grove and Prospect streets.
"a Cor Hillside avenue and Pine street.
90 Cor johnson and Waterviile streets
a-I-9 The Plat BROS Co.
80 Waterbury Clock company movement
ment factoryl."
Exchange place.
81 Cor West Main and Willow streets.
a. Cor West Main and WATERFOWL rOadl
SIS Horse Car Railroad stable"
SO Waterbury Brass company"
81 Cor Cedar and Meadow streets
"a Cor Grand and Field streets.
STA Cor Bank and Meadow streets.
Sis Randolph & Cloves"
STA Plume l. Atwood Manufacturing COM
pany.~
s-a-a Holmes, Booth & Haydens.'
s-a-1 Cor Charles and Porter streets.
500 Cor Simons street and Washington ave.
4 Cor South Main and Grand streets
~ Cor South Main and Clay streets.
a. Waterbury Watch company
A. Benedict & Durham Manufacturing
company
4-s Waterbury Buckle company
81 Cor South Main and Washington sts.
5 Scovin Manufacturing company
80 Cor Franklin and Union streets.
SIS Waterbury Clock Co. lease factory.
o. Cor Clay and Mill streets.
SO Cor Liberty and River streets.
ST No. S Hose House.
So Cor Baldwin and Stone-streets.
9 Cor Bridge and Magill streets
ca Cor Doolittle alley and Dublin street.
-" Private.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-22


Amer All.
Copyright. Is1s, by Charles b. LswiAl
Mrs. Bowser sat darning a hole in the
heel Of Mr.. Bowser's sock the other even
ing when he laid down his paper and said:
Mrs. Bowser, IL all wives wcro like You,
there would be but few divorces in this
world"
That's real good of you,n she replied a.
she looked up with a smile.
You are one woman in a Thousand he
continued as he rose up and walked around
while hundreds of wives in this town are
gadding around this evening Sou are look
ing after your husbands welfare. I don't
always speak of these little things, Mrs.
Bowser, but I see and fully appreciate
them just the same"
II am glad Of it, Mr.. Bowser."
You are always home to welcome me
you are always patient and good natureJl-
your home and family are always your first
care. have treasure in you, Mrs. Dowser.
Is there anything ] can do to make things
more pleasant for your You should not
make all the sacrifices. II / have any faults.
l am willing to try and eradicate them.
How about money mattersI i seldom think
to ask you il you need money. suppose
you could make use Of some"
YES, dear"
AS much rs 81 or s9s''
"Yes; as much as $50 or so. need ever
50 many things"
What! Thirty or forty dollarsr' exclaim-
ed Mr.. Bowser as he began to get red around
the nose. We'll, I'll see about 1t in the
morning. We can't afford any extravagance,
you know. Perhaps I'll go with you TO buy
your things They always charge a woman
about 80 per cent more than u man. Can j
do anything to make home more pleasantf"
NO" she hesitatingly replied
But you think can. Don't be afraid
to speak your mind. must have my faults
the same as all others"
We'll, one of your faults is fault finding
with the hired girls can't keep one over
a month, and they say they leave on your
account"
What What's thatr' shouted Mr..
Bowser. Il find fault with the girlsi
Neverl You never heard me utter q word
They ought to be arrested for lying"
And you find fault ut the table" con-
tinued Mrs. Bowser. ''Nothingis ever Just
right 1t makes me feel very uncomfort-
able and is bad example for our child"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-22

v II = 1 z " IL L ht
pockets may be
decorated with
EN- broidery or
hand painting, or
the whole frame
surrounded with
tinsel lace and a
cord in mixed
chenille. a deep
fringe at the bot
tom affords n
graceful finish.
This frame is
either hung to the
wall by two loops
placed at the up
per corners of the
panel or folded in
two to be packed
safely away.
Artistic and in
expensive picture
frames are made
for etchings or
water color draw
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-22
FRAMES AND CASES.
HOMEMADE REcEPTAcLEs FOR Pho
roeRAPHs-PIcTURE FRAMES.

what to DO With the Rapidly increasing
Photograph Albums For Amateur
PhotoEraphcrs-InexPc Frames For
EtchInEs and Water Color Drawings.
Every household is confronted with
the problem, What shall be done with
the photographs that ere so rapidly &c
cumulating? There have been albums
and photograph frames and bags, both
small and great, in which to deposit
them, and still they accumulate. An
idea, suggested by n correspondent of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-22

What @the idea of calling consulta-
tion Of physiciansf"
"Oh, that's when the doctor who orig
inally took the case can't think of any more
excuses to give the family. n-Detroit Trib-
une
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-22

sit will cost you Is cents just the
same" are the reported words of New
York druggist when he was told that
the use Of his telephone was desired In a
case of lifeor death. OF course the 10
cents were paid.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-22

what the deuce is the matter with
Dawson's eyes! One IS bullying heaven
ward all the time, while the other is set
rigidly on the end of his muse"
That's natural enough. Dawson tried
to see the Worlds fair in two days,"-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-22

Il never SAW any one so careless with
books as Mrs. Holdfast -
Did you find it ont by loahing to herfn
NO; but half the time she doesn't know
where her last magazine is when go over
to borrow it.n-Chicago Inter Ocean.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-22

Fizzletop-Miss Bangs is out? That's
strange-I sent her note saying would
call this afternoon.
Servant-Yes, sir; she just got it, sir.
-Defroit Trihuna
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-22

Mouher-He is very desirable match,
Mary, and think he loves you.
Daughter-I'm not so sure Of that
Mother-why notY
Daughter-He leaves me in less than an
hour after bidding me good night-New
York Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-22

England contends with smallpox at q
disadvantage. Many persons of influence
do not believe in vaccination, write
against it and oppose it in every way
they can. The opposition has grown
greatly during the long absence Of the
endemic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-22

NJ. Huggins-Is Miss Fosdick still presi-
dent of your Society For the Suppression Of
Slang, Miss Skiddsl
Miss Skidds-No. she got too fresh, and
We turned her down.-Retailef and Jobber.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-22

In the Yosemite valley there is a fallen
tree 800 feet long and several centuries
old, that, it is said, has been followed
out 80 that for distance Of 60 yards 3
person can walk upright inside il,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-22

SandeTSOn Bros.
And GO.
Operators Of 81 Stores in New
England.
The largest buyers of Clothing
in the world submit the
following prices.
Mems All Wool SUITS. single or d0uhis
breasted all the latest patterns. $50. you
VIII have TO pay $50 for sane goods ont
side our store.
Elegant variety of Suits a. $50. I0-0o.
1900, 1900, 1900, 1900 and $500. he
quality of these grades at these prices can
only be obuained by buying gods in
quantities that only one Syndicate can
handle
Wedding and same Dress Suits, sI2.50.
1900. 1880. 1900. $500. 1850, 5000 and
1880.
listers $3.50. 500. $50. ESQ. TO. $50
1000. 1900. 1900. $500 and 5000
Children's Suits from 4 70 IA. 500.
2-50. 500. $50. 400. 500. $50. All
choice nobby designs You can save
one dollar by buying your boys Suit Of rs
if You only pay $3.50.
Children's short Pants. 4Sc, 75e, SI-Oo.
I.25. these Pants are made expressly for
our Syndicate remnants of Rockville goods
hardly two pairs alike. If You ever try ono
pair Of our 4sc Pants you never again VIII
Buy Shoddy Of some of our competitors AZ
this same price
Fast black Socks, 2 pairs for 25e, CAmels
hair Socks. pairs for 25c. Three Thread
Cotton Socks, 3 pairs for 25c.
Unlaundered White Shirts made at our
factory in Leominster, Mass. 42e, equal 20
any 75c shirt in Waterbury Best 4 ply
Linen Collars, for 25e, Cuffs soc. Re
yersible Linen Collars l5c a box, Guns 20c.
We make our own Oys-alls. our price IS
4Sc, you have always paid 75c for same
quality. Our Fast Black Flexible Stiff Hat
at Sl.45 equals any $500 hat in Waterbury.
You make a sad mistake If you buy hat
outside our store, yon once visit our store
you no longer wonder where to buy
Clothing, Hats, Caps and Fur
nishino Goods
You Al once realize yOu are At headquarters
for low prices We do not advertise goods
At fabulous prices We do not overload
ourselves at the beginning Of the busiest
season Of the year with goods at long prices
to please anyone But always watching
the market il any manufacturer gets
crippled we are the first to learn, being
the only concern capable Of using an entire
whole stock and with the ready cash un-
load them Of their burden at our own
figures and then put the goods On the
market at prices that captivate the public
and conyinces every one that we are the
fountain head of low prices. We are only
endeavering to get your patronage for
one article from cents 20 $4,000. You
are then convinced that all our statements
are facts not fiction and that our prices are
the lowest on earth.