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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-27
UNIQUE CURTAINS.
ONE WAY TO GAIN CHARMING EF-
 FEcTs AT A SMALL COST.

A Detailed Account of n Plan Worthy of
 ImitAtion-Sateen, Denim, Canton Flan-
 mel, sorim and sheer White Muslin Are
 Inexpensive and Popular Draperies.
 The common Nottingham curtains have had their day and are fast being relegated to drape ico cream saloons and barber shop windows. The sheer white muslins. scrim and other soft drSperies are far preferable and can be well laun- dered at home, thereby saving the expense of sending them out. The cheapest kind of curtains-for instance, cheesecloth, if clean-are far better than none, as they serve to give a finished and cozy appear ance to almost any room. In winter colored curtains may be hung over the white with but little expense. They give a look of warmth and comfort to q room.
 A certain housewife was at her wits end how to curtain the three windows of her bedroom with the material on hand, which consisted of 22 yards of salmon colored sateen, with n red leaf and vine running through it. The windows were much too large for the amount of goods in question, and how would they look without white curtains bcn:Ath? These she had not, but there were 12 yards of new mosquito net stor@l away. This was brought forth and cut in three pieces, making three curtains 2! yards wide and 4 yards long. This gave only one cur tain for each window-too wide for one, too narrow for two and much too long.
 The outlook was rather disheartening, but something must be done, and this is the result: She made n hem and casing
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-27

of white cotton in the top of each piece of net, through which stout twine was run; then one yard and half from this another casing was made by running a half inch tuck in the net, through which was run a strong white tnpe. A steel eyelet was screwed in the window frame at B and B and two more at c and c, the distance of half yard from the first eyelets. The net curtain was then hung, tying the twine taut between B and B. The tape in the second casing was then secured between c and c. This drew up the curtain the right length and made a pretty puff lambrequin above.
 The 9 yards of sateen were then made into three curtains-two for each win dow-and the narrow hem at the top was run on a small iron rod, and the bent ends were fastened in the eyelets at co. The net fell over the sateen cur tains one-half yard and gave the effect of a transom above. The result was charming in the extreme and has con verted the room into bright and cozy nest. The satcen curtains (E E) are held back with ribbon or cord during the day and loosened at night, thus dispensing with shades DD D D is the net cur tain, and F the window sill. This acci- dental transom appearance proved to be happy discovery and dispels the dark ness and gloom usually made by winter curtains. Tho mosquito net has the look of sheer muslin and nothing of the ap- pearance for which it originally was in- tended. In opening the windows the curtains are pushed back from the sides instead of tho middle, and in summer they will serve the double duty of cur. tains and fly screens.
 The same plan was carried out in fur nishing the dining room, only thin cheese cloth was used instead of net, and com mon 10 cent burlap, with an applice of figures of blue denim, took the place of the sateen. Canton flannel double faced) in any shade would give a pleasing ef- feet, but always manage to have white ones beneath, if only the cheapest, ad- vises Good Housekeeping, from which the foregoing is reproduced. The burlap curtains were held back with loop and bow of clotheslinc. which can be either gilded, colored or left plain. If curtain poles are already in pne's possession, they may be used instead of the iron rod. Never use two poles, as they would spoil the effect
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-27
The New Trimmings.

There are any number of new trim mings. One of the most effective is Q broad braid of various colors, edged with fur, which looks particularly well on cloth dresses. Other labor saving and striking effects arc produced by means of ready made ruffles of black satin, elaborate gimps, jet insertions and fancy collarettes, berthas, etc. Lace is still as popular as ever, and n particularly pret- ty trimming is a ruching of black moire edged with extremely narrow white gui- pure. A bizarre effect in a broad trim ming lace is produced by bands of white insertion on black net, or black inser- tion on white net. These transparent bands of insertion are in high favor just now and are used on the heaviest mate rials, such as satin, bengaline and moire antique.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-27
PULPIT AND PEW.

There are l, 1,2s9, ,Tss negroes who are mem- bers of the Methodist church in this coun- try.
 It is reported that a new church, called the American Methodist church, is about to be organized by some white and colored ministers in the south.
 Bishop Tucker of Uganda ordained seven men to the ministry recently, two of whom are the greatest chiefs in the country and govern great provinces.
 The Rev. Charles Houston opened ball in Wolverine, Mich, recently, with prayer in which he asked that none might be led away in their hours of amusement.
 Sam Jones has been dropped as a mem- Der of the North Georgia conference. A pastorate in the conference is worth only Sl 900 a year. Sam is making great deal more than that on the road.
 The Rev. MT. White of Brooklyn, known to fame us the marrying minister" :" who never turned away loving couple is dead. In his lifo he made l+,0OO people more or less happy, as Ec claimed that none of those whom he united ever returned to revile him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-27
THE ORANGE PROBLEM.
How to Eat This Very Delicious but Ez
 eeedingly Juicy Fruit.

eeedlngly Juicy Fruit.
 One of the bestremodies for an orange "a sort of whipping n devil around stump-is to use n spoon. The directions advise cutting the orange carefully into halves, taking care to do so across the grain, so that a spoon can slip in readily.
 A gentleman who has lived for years in the American countries in which the orange grows is waging a war against the slovenly manner of cutting the orange up and serving 1t on the table. In such a case he recommends that very sharr knife, one as keen as n razor. be used, and the fruit cut into slices infinitesi- mally thin, and built, layer about, with pulverized sugar.
 Since the spoon has been relegated out of modern dinner civilization almost, fork is used to eat it with. In southern Europe the peasants always eat fruit in its natural shape and never think of treating it to doses of sugar, salt or other seasoning. Around Naples and in Nal aga the people bite n hole in the orange, suck out the juice and then throw the orange away. Small American people often do the same, but of course tho American must try his hand at improv- ing nature, so he puts lump of sugar in it. An orange planter thinks such a thing dissertation.
 On board ship a unique way is always a popular way to do anything. There they take an orange, and with a very sharp knife cut off slice of skin across the top. This is placed below the orange and skewered by a fork into position. Holding the fork in the left hand, the knife cuts down the peeling, which in- differently falls off or hangs down.
 Then the same knife cuts the juicy meats thus left exposed into small DOT tions, which arc conveyed on the point of the blade to the mouth-one of the cases on record where knife enters the mouth by common consent of tho fashionable world. The small quantity of juice that flows down falls on the false bottom of the orange, and thus the hand is protect ed. The orange never eats better than in this way, and it Is also, as may be ob- served, freed from all untidiness, says the Pittsburg Dispatch.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-27
THE PROPER cApEn.


 Mustard colored gloves, with black stitch ing, are fashionable in Paris and London.
 Ruches of colored crape are used to head lace flounces on satin or watered silk
 A new textile for ball toilets closely re- sembles crape, except that it shines like satin and is manufactured in the most beautiful colors.
 Fancy muffs made of velvet and other rich materials are elegant rivals of the plainer drum muffs of fur. A fur lining is now frequently put in.
 Crepons are considerably less the rage than they were last season, French cash mere, camels hair sacking in it's varied qualities and effects, serge and vigogne be- ing strong rivals.
 Silk and wool mixtures will be largely used in the making of street and church costumes for the spring. In its weaving the silk threads are thrown almost wholly on the surface of the goods, and a rich, lus- trous effect produced.
 Deep ecru faces are much used as wings, fan bows, puffs on evening bonnets and hats and to drape entire crowns of small toques, with n spreading alsatian bow of velvet in>some rich color in front, with a sparkling aigret clasp or other ornament in the center.-New York Post.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-27
pearly fangs and ripe, geranium noses may not like it. but it is intended for the intelligent reader:

pearly fangs and ripe, geranium noses may not like it, but it is intended for the intelligent reader:
 COLONY FoER. Tex. Aug. @. Mfr. William Nye. Buck SAoal. \. C.:
 DEAR SIR-As l cannot help but feel that have been outdonc a little on buying a five aero tract of orange land in Florida, l have como to you to sce what you think about it.
 The land was described in an advertisement as follows: Five acres of very rich dry land Cleared and ready 10 be Tlowed, and planted In oranges VIII not rcQuire any irrigation, as there is generally abundant moisture in the land. Price, SI,ooo, cash. \ great bargain"
 Well. I bought the land. and then took a trip down there to sec il, but never did get to see it, although l found il by wgriins on my tiptoes in water up to my chin The land Is there, no doubt, for l could feel it. But the trouble Is, it is out in the middle and at the bottom of a biz lake. The company says they did not misrcprescnt the land in their nd. They say the land was perfectly dry at the time they sold 1t, although the lake had not been known to be dry before in su years.
 Now, please let me know what you think about this. Can you see anything wrong about it2 How can utilize this land so as to get my Sl 900 back cut of itl Yours truly,
 WILLIE AVN.
 P. S.-Pleasc answer in your letter. Ien3oy reading your letters in the paper very much Yours truly, WA.
 Dear Willie, do not be cast down. Other people have been treated just the same and recovered. 4 friend of mine in the mountainous districts of the ar gentiferous west, once while in search of grub stake, which means grocer who feels like furnishing a prospector with flour and bacon for the winter with areward of one-half the golcondas found by the honest prospectOr while the grub holds out, saw a large, juicy eastern capitalist perched on the incoming stage.
 Judging that he would make pretty good picking, my friend soon got a con tract from him for putting a tunnel into the Realization, new mine with no work done on it, the tunnel to be goo feet in length, Rt $50 per foot, for it was pretty stiff digging, or $l0, GOO for the job, on completion Dec. 25, 1877.
 My friend did not begin work till aft CT winter began and tremendous fall ot snow which totally changed the as pect of the mountains. However, he worked patiently at the tunnel and tim bered it as he went, and on the 2ith of December work was completed and the vein struck.
 The large. juicy eastern capitalist had the gout and so sent his prospective son. in-law, aged 23, who was the one-half back of college football team, to come out and accept or reject the tunnel. My friend. the contractor, whose name was Honore Doolan of Salt Lake, took
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-27


 A gentleman in midland town -e- gently became conscious of most sys- picious glancrs cast upon him by his friends and acquaintances- Then he lse- came aware that his footsteps were dogEed.
 \ constable was occasionally seen around his hoEsc, and subsequently a stranger, who ufterward turned out to l,e a detective, appeared.
 Tortured and troubled, the gentleman Tat last asked friend the meaning cf it all.
 Don't you know" said he, ''they sus- pect you of murderY'
 ''Of murder!- said the mortified man. What do you mean:"
 ''You received post card last week:'
 every likely received q dozen-'
 But on this post card wero written these words, Be sure and save the child, but kill the mother and the postmaster read"-
 But at this a smile, ending in gulf flaw, broke in upon this dialogue. The post card had come from London cd itor for whom the gentleman had writ ten a story, which tho editor wanted amended according to these directions. -Tit-Bits
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-27

the hand of the une-half back and led him away to the tunnel. Lighting Q stub of candle at the mouth of the tun- mel. he led the youth inside among the timbers, but the candle gave sizz like a wet tirecracker and went ont.
 Never mind. said Honore, T know the way. Take my hand, and we will go in where will light up again at tho far end of the tunnel.''
 So they jogged on. tho young man meantime freezing slowly to death At the terminus of the tunnel Doolan knock ed off some pieces of the ore. while the candle again fiickered and went out. Hand in hand they started out, fasten- ing tapeline at the inner end and un- winding it us they walked.
 DOolan ostcnsibly put the specimens of orc in his pocket. but really had some in his other pocket, which he preferred and with which he exchanged on the way out through the dark.
 The young man was. oh, so glad 10 get back to camp and warm up. and DOolan opened case of stomach bittcrs. The younS man showed his ore tO a delight ed audience. went to Denver with Doc Ian and paid him of. after which he went on cast, and DOolan drznk spar Hing moSCllc for a week at breakfast. lunch and dinner. He then went to Aus trulia, where hc is yet.
 When tho larSc. juicy casto-n capi- talist came to look at the Realization mine and put men and machinery into It, he saw on the lumbar region of tho backbone of tho continent what looked lilzc tho thinkers for covered bridge 900 feet long. for DOolan had dug his SIC, GOO tunnel Tn the snow. and when Init had done gone off tine mine WAS renamed the Dennis.
 Choke hack your sobs. Willie. ma try 1t or agaln. That's the way We must all do. Look up. not down; out not in, Willie. and lend hand! Yours truly,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-27
PHILOSOPHICAL coeITATloNs.

Some peop.e might Os well be crazy; they have no sense.
 Every one believes in friends until he has had occasion to try them.
 It is said that man either becomes a fool or n philosopher at 10.
 The thoughts that disturb men most never enter n woman's head.
 The trouble with bluflinG is that some men are foolish enough to fight.
 When a man has an ax to grind. hc gen orally wants tn use his neighbors grind stone.
 When people attempt the habits of angels, it is very easy for them to disgust ordinary mortalS.
 When a man realizes that he is not fa- nous, he also reflects with n great deal of complaccncy that he Is not dead yet Atchison Globe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-27
The 5 o,CInck Ten TnhIe-

The return of the tete-a-tete service to the o'clock tea table is one of the small changes of the season. Heretofore har- lequin sets or silver and china combined have been the most popular furnishings of this small but most hospitable and so- cial board, but the comlSste sets, includ- ing the china tray of n few years ago, are now to be seen in the high class drawing rooms and, it may be added, in the high class shops-which being the cause and which the effect is not known. Some of the most pleasing services are those of a clear, cream porcelain, with handles, spouts and cover tips, in the case of tea pot and sugar bowl, of gilt.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-27
\ Singular Invention.

A new thing in the surgical world is a curious brass button designed by a sur geon for the purpose of joining together two ends of an intestine that has been cut. Tho button consists of two parts into which an end of the intestine is fast ened. When the two parts are pressed together between tho thumb and fore finger, they are caught by a spring and held in place. Then the intestine grows together, an opening remaining through the button all the time. When it is completely enveloped by the new tissue nature repairs the ravages of disease so thoroughly that tho button becomes de tached by tho decomposition of the tis- sue holding it. and it passes off.-Cor. St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-27
BILL ME AND VIC.
HEwRlTEs FROM THE QUEENS DRAW ING ROOM, BUCKINGHAM PALACE.

Sending In m Engraved Card With Note of Introduction From an Assistant En- bassndor-Adventurew With n Poor Girl. ALetter From Home
 lCopyright. ls.Sl by Edgar w. Nye.l QUEENS DRAwIcsG RooM, BUcKISd-
 HAM PALACE, 0 O'CLOCK r. NJ.
 Most every one, oven in America, has heard of the queens drawing room. All over the world one reads of it with won der and admiration. Many of my friends who knew me as a poor boy with all the chores on my hands, as we'll as a large brood of warts, will wonder when they read that Little Snuffies, as I was called as babe, is here in the queens drawing room, noted the whole world over.
 called an hour ago, just too late for dinner, and asked the major general commanding the approach to the front
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-27

JrsT before the recent combination was made steel rails were sold in this country for S21. 90 per ton. The market price in England'a month ago was S2l.40 per ton. We predict that before many years the English manufacturers, instead of in vading American markets, will have to hustle to hold their own ground against American manufacturers, and that. too, without the necessity of further reduction in the wages of American workmen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-27
POWDER AND BALL.

Little Belgium spends every year 48, ,oOo,- 900 francs on her army.
 The oldest cannon in the world are pre- served in Constantinople.
 Italy spends every year fl, ,0OO, 900 lire on her army and navy. Twenty-Five lire equal S
 The revolution cost the people of this country S135, I93, T03 The war of 1Sla with Great Britain cost us S10I, l59, ,OO3.
 The number of men withdrawn from in- dustry to take part in the civil war on the Union side was a,TTs22, ,4Os; the Confederates enlisted over 600, ,O00.
 The Havoc, one of the torpedo boats built by Yarrow, which attained q maxi mum speed of 21Is Knots and q mean speed of 26sa iu a three hours run. made her trial in heavy weather with the wind 30 miles an hour in the open sea.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-27
HH.&H. Railroad Time Table
June II. IsSs- NAUGATUCK DIVISION
Tnins leave Wn,erhurv ns r,I,,v,

Trains leave Waterbury as foIlous- For NEW YORK-s-oS T-sa ssr 1oEann,.. 1lsS slsl D m Sunday. Sls m Return. sni slaa. laC1 h ru. 0o sr an- D m Sunday. 6ni m Fer NEW HAVEN. via Nancatuek Junett,s Tta szas a m: I.sS s.s sks m vf Derby Junction. eos. saA i5so sn.,Ss asSA S-Aa m
 Return via Naucatuck Junction nt Sunday. 500 a m- Via Derby Jeprtio- Tso a-s1 a. m: i2l0a ss0 8No TsS n =. Sunday. 10 a u- t-N'- For nRInGEISNnT-s'u5. Tlaa ssS raSa n r. - lss. SsA Hs1 D m. Sunday E.is p m . Mptuyn nt slps. geo n :I20a 3..x sv nm. Sunday SIS a m. F4r ANSONIA-NnA. "a. SeI IaEn a m.tea SsA s-sS T.no tmixedl ? m- surdaY. s-T1 n.
 Re:arn nt T-sa io.2i- a m i3si snI. an sse pm. Sunday s.&s a m. For rWATElsTONN-NaGA 8-ST. n-ry d m ra eIs. T!al D n. Saturday alk D m Return at as. : Ea iaNa m. aa0 tM q .a pm. Saturiay T.SS m. For THOMASTON-sSa ulaa m. sKR Nra 500 pm. Sunday SIS m- Return St TluS TES r0.z5 Am.aMHNrr - Sunsiar S-fT m Fn5 ToRRlNGToS--s-sl ma ID sxa sxa. sao m Sunday ass m. Return at e-SI. T-Sl. lo-2s . n; asa sm n. Sunday a-2s D m. For wINSTED--ss1 I1I9 m: s.la ssa sec pm Sunday s.zs m.
 Ret1rq q ssQ fia $40 6a n ;znG a-0p n
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-27
FLOWER AND TREE.
Bamboo is put to more uses than any other

Bamboo is put to more uses than any other plant.
 Plants in he dry air of living room should be in larger pots than when in the moist air of the greenhouse. But if the the pot is too large the growth will be all leaves
 The OK eye daisy Ueucanthemum vul- garel so plentiful in the east, is said to have been originally brought to this country by the Hessians during the Revolution. The seeds at that time were unintentionally imported in the bedding of the soldiers
 Plants require less water in winter than in summer and should not be watered by any fixed rule. Watering should only be done when the soil is too dry to scil the finger when laid On it, and then only re- celving enough water to run through the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-27

MEMBERS of the defunct Iron Hall asso- citation have received blank proofs of claims to be filled in and witnessed by notary public and returned to the receiver of the association. Present indications are that there will be about ten per cent recover able of the assessments paid in by the members.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-27
CommercIal Item.

"A good many new business houses are going up on Broadway" remarked a stranger to New Yorker while they were riding on the Broadway cable cars.
 "Yes.n replied the other, with sigh; tours went up the other day.s-Texas Siftinas.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-27

SPEAKER CRIsP is confident that the Will son tariff bill will be passed by the house before the first of February. and that it will not be necessary to deny any man the right to be heard thereon in order to get it through by that time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-27

IF the republican senators and repre- sentatives spent as much time in honestly trying to do some good for the country as they spend in trying to put the president ''in hole" on the Hawaiian question, they would be entitled to the gratitude of tue people.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-27
The RrutR.

Il made an angel cake that was ele- gant, and one that was awful" said Maud. This is the third, and it will decide as to whether or not can be con- sidered m expert"
 II could tell this was the rubber" said Harry as he tried the cake; it tastes like it."-Harpsr's Bazaar.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-27
No Loud Talking.

He-You say there are no flowers for the dinner table! Where are the chrySznthe- mums sent homet
 She-oh, George, don't speak SO loud; you might hurt Brsdget's feelings She didn't understand what they were and has cooked them in milki-Exchange
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-27
A CONVENIENT sIDEBoARD.

tools or can command the work of an or dinary carpenter at small expense. this convenience may be homemade. The Art AmNteur recently gave some side board designs, the simplest of which is here reproduced. It is about 6 feet long and about feet inches high. When made of wood that does not harmonize with tine woodwork of tho dining room and its other furnishings, it may bo stained the desired huo and then var isba1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-27
The IsoY know.

Teacher-YeS, children, when tho war broke out, all the able bodied men who could leave their families enlisted in the army. Now, can any of you tell mo what motive took them to the front,
 Bright Boy (triumphantly)-L tiTes.-Good News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-27
True Love.

True hymeneal love is to be found in the family where the man never thinks that the woman spends too much money for bonbons, and where the woman nev- CT thinks the money her husband spends for cigars is money thrown away.-Bos- ton Transcript.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-27
Tho EEtntss.

"Why don't you take me with you some times of evenings, dCar? get so tired of staying at home alone"
 Because l cant afford to dress you as well as myself. I don't want to be seen around with n woman dressed as you are" Indianapolis Journal.