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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-20
IN THIS PAPER
YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO MISS IT
The Expansion of solid Bodies.

An ing,-r.,.-~ instrument for measur- ing the cxln.i...:um of minute solid bodies is found in the list of inventions. The suhStanc,3 ', placed in the field of mi croscopc and an image of it magnifed several time, is thrown on d screen. This image k further magnitied by two micrometer microscopes which accur- ately determine the expansion. The substanc"i is heated in a little platinum oven through ws..r.! an electric current passes, and the temperature of the oven is arrived at by observations on the melting of standard substances. By the use of this instrument the thermal ex- panSion of any substance even to the smallest diamond can be determined un- til the temperature of combustion is reached -EXchange
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-20
StnIinns.

New words, or the old words with mod fled meanings. have been introduced into our language by railways, The word sta tion, in the sense of place for travellers to stop. is thought to be one of these. That conjecture Is that. when a general term was required by the early railway makers toindicate stopping place for tho trains, some one, calling to mind the sta tions with which Britain was studded in the Roman time. suggested what was then a new use of an old word.
 by no means wish to be held responsi- ble for this. It is noteworthy that the sixth edition of Johnson Dictioi JEry does not contain the word station With the meaning of q stopping place.
 am of course aware that the ''Stacions of Rome was a popular book in the lat ter middle ages, and the stations of the cross are now familiar to most of us, but in the days when railways were first planned they were, I apprehend, unknown except to Roman Catholics and the few travellers who had seen them in continental church es.-Notes and Queries.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-20
Chased wIIn a aIouIhfuI.

Captain Bendire, q well known orni- thologist, was riding along the banks of Rillitto creek, Arizona, when he saw a big black hawk He followed the flying bird and at length came mp with it, perched on a dead limb of a cottonwood tree. 4 bulky nest was in q fork of the tree about 40 feet from the ground. The mate of the hawk which the captain had been following was sitting on the nest.
 Hoping to secure a trophy, Captain Bendire climbed up to the nest, in which he found q single pale blue egg. The parent birds circled around manifesting their anger at the intrusion by shrill screams, but the captain took the egg He put it in his mouth for safe keeping as he required both hands in his descent
 Suddenly from his elevated perch he caught sight of several Apache Indians crouched in a small canyon about so yards distant. They were evidently watching him.
 He was awake to his danger in an in stant, but he manifested no signs of alarm and descended to the ground i'll a leisurely manner Had the Indians per ceived that they were discovered, they would have been waiting for the egg hunter at the foot of the tree.
 As it was the captain reached the ground, mounted his horse and started on gallop for the camp. five miles dis tant
 In a moment the Apaches broke cover and pursued. They chased him nearly to the camp, but he reached it in safety the egg still in his mouth. It was un- broken. Owing to its large size the cap tain had difficulty in removing it from his month without injuring it. His jaws ached for some time afterward. Youths Companion
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-20
THE SILVERSMITH.

Small silver standards are provided for holding tea balls.
 Envelope boxes of embossed silver are luxurious and useful
 Silver hearts are provided to clasp the dainty bow of silk garters.
 A medieval lady of silver, with extended skirts, serves for a table bell.
 Silver cherubs are utilized as silk winders and are intended for the work basket
 Oblong silver chests, with covers, when opened reveal manicure sets securely packe away.
 Corsage pins of silver, either a sword or battleax, with heads oval or round, with knobs like gherkins, are preferred.
 Enameling on silver is more and more at tractive. Dragonfly brooches, beetles, but terfiies and floral brooches of enameled sil- yer are most desirable.
 Among the curious pieces of Dutch-siIver IS man-of-war. It Is intended for the taols, and when the decks are uncovered s bottle ot wine Is found in the hold.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-20
THE HOUSEMAlD.
Pudding bags should be made of heavy

Pudding bags should be made of heavy jean
 Wash white marble porches, bath, etc. with a mop dipped in boiling hot water and soda A good deal of soda should be dis solved in the water.
 Mix fine sawdust with glue to stiff paste for filling nail holes or cracks, and the patch will hardly be discernible, espe- cially if the Sawdust is of the same wood that is nended.
 A saucepan in which rice, oatmeal or anything sticky has been cooked may be very easily cleaned by putting in cupful of ashes when you takeit off the fire and then fill with water.
 The custom of brushing a tablecloth in stead of shaking it as formerly has two good points. IL does not scatter the crumbs abroad, but collects them tidily. And it does not crumple the cloth, which was sad ly mussed at the long time method of clear ing the table.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-20

H- T. BAbNOCh. L. D. BARTON. Gen SuDt' @Ss AseRht
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-20
Ancient snnrr.tItinn.-

Omens and superstitious have thei' origin II! the belief suggested to primi- tive man that the elements and everN thing pertaining to creation had soUi- and intelligence This belief is fou"j among the ancient Aryans. the Romans the Celts. the Teutons, the Arabians. tn Chinese. the American Indians and. nr fact. in every nation. That human natuI is the s;lne the world over and at all times Is shown by the analogy existing between early mythology, the sourcc from which the superstitions of the pres ent day are derived.-New York Tele- gram
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-20
The Walters Mistake.

He ha,i made a hearty meal at rc, tauraat. and getting up he said 10 tn, waiter. Il declare if I haven't forgotten my IaI--s: The waiter fired up al!J hurled hiS words at him for fully three minutes before pausing for breath. Whg.u chance came the stranger continued, But have q Ej note here in my waist coat pocket" The waiter coulI not smile to save his life.-London Tit-Bits
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-20
N.H.&H. Railroad Time Table
 June II. 1883
 NAUGATUCK DIVISION.

Trains leave Waterbury as roIlov.. For NEW YoRK-eos T.SO. sa6 losoan-. 3s& s5a m Sunday. S-I5 pm Return. S0l. 500. lo0S n m: loo 4D. eas m sunday. C.0l m. For NEN HAVEN. via Naugatuck Junr.f,, .A s26 m: 1-sS Sl2S sss n nm Vs. Derby Junction eos. s.96 lOso am.rSs Return via Naugatuck Junction a.,n,,. Sunday. 500 a m- Via Derby Jupe,tot, I0o. ea2 a. m: I2-no. 20. SSo T4a n n, Sunday. sTa a m. h'- me For BRlDGEPOkT-SGS z. .Aa ssS l0 sa , r- g. l.2S. SeS ssS ? m. Sunday 4ls D m Return et JOS. 9-tn m {. l2o0 2 aS & Na -E- pm. Sunday SIS a m For ANSDNIA-Sl0S. 5-s0 s.26. l0lso a m zz aS. s& zoo tmixedl D m. Sunday 4IS m.
 Return et J-4a. io.2l. m Ia-SI s.ol. s.ia so pm sunday s-ts m- For orWATEkIoNN.-s.lt. s-S7. u.IT m SIS. 6-la soi m Saturday SIS m Return at e-2S. sSS loSo ID; asa AS sa nm, Saturday ESS pm. For THOMASTON-sS2. IlIa a m; ssa sEs 500 ? m Sunday s2S m
 Return at 71s~ T-ss.. lo-gS a m a& sas D m Sunday S.S7 ? m For TORBISGTON-s-S2, lII2 m ss2 sss. soo D m. Sunday s2s m.
 Return at ss7. T-Si- lo-so n: a-so sas n. For wINSTED-ssz IiIa q n; sIzA s1S sso Return i st sIs;S s-sa fia so . n ;lnN Lap n. sunday1 pem- or. T.FENPsTKAp Gee R.s Assns.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-20
THE sPARRoWs.
de my garret window there's a roof.

Outside my garret window there's a roof And there the lively sparrows love to come In wintry days, eager to get n crumb Though feathered warm. in brown and gray,
 not proof
 Are they 'gainst hunger. From a ledge aloof They furry down. alert n-l frrlicsome, And then again thcy'Fc sober eyed and zlurn Anxious that should give for their behoof. They are abused by some, freely own; And when gave food have seen them flare Away awhile, as if they had n fear Of unexpected harm. but ne'er n stone Would throw at these Gossips of the air That the dull weather dlls with chatty cheer
 Edward s. Creamer in New York Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-20
Disgusted With Chicken Raising

A Frenchman living in this city has been an enthusiastic poultryman, but this season finds him disgusted with the business. Meeting friend the other day, he said: You know dat Schoohin bullet wat buy some day las week? she's a rooster; she crow like every ting dis morning. I cut his head of and have her for my supper next Sunday morn ing. g."-Springfield Graphic
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-20

To abstain from superfiuOus apologies is also the habit of discretion. Thero should seldom be the occasion for apollo gy in the household. where all would do well and wisely to be constantly gentle and courteous
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-20
THE SCIENTIST.

French scientists have devised an arti- ficial larynN which is claimed to enable the dumb to speak.
 It is said that the sudden expansive force exerted by water at the moment of freezing is probably us much as 5000 pounds per square inch.
 Doctors say that there is small ganglia ill the threat that has control of the mus cles of that region and acts very much like a true brain.
 Geologists say that Richmond is built over a bed of chalk that contains 10000 OOo minute extinct shells to every cubic inch of the stratum.
 The grip microbe is q rounded atom with a body marked with numerous crcases and lines, each having smaller radiating lines which give larger ones the appearance of being connected by fine hairs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-20
ointments from yybnle,.

Spermaceti. which is often used in- formally in catarrh and other affections, as we'll as in the form of ointments for wounds and excoriations of the skin, is obtained from tho head of a monster of tho whale kind which abounds in the south seas, while the highly esteemed ambergris is only condition of disease in the same animal. al.-London Tit-Bits.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-20
Hypnotism In n New Light.

Hypnotism is apparently a distinct Portland fad. A nervous young lady in that city, who was to read a paper before a literary society, got doctor to hvpuo- tize her so that she shouldn't become rat tied, and the result was perfect compos- ure during the ordeal. Tho literary es- say quite often succeeds in hypnotizing the audience into delicinusly devital- ized condition, but the idea of putting the reader to sleep is brand new.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-20
THE USEFUL APRON.
APRONS FOR HOME WEAR, FOR FAIRS AND FOR CHILDREN AT SCHOOL.

The Plain White Apron Symbolic of Neat
 ness and womanlIness-Lace Rufiied Ar
 fairs Become Coquettish Articles of At
 tIre-Quaint Shapes For Little Girls.
 The white apron is a relic of sweet, old fashioned days, when Q wolnan's sphere was home and the babies at her knee rep resented her mission. There is something symbolic of neatness, purity and woman Illness in white apron, and, paradoxical as it may seem, it is also the most CO.,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-20
Taking Good American Money Away.

Sixty per cent of the Hungarisns, more than half of the Italians, 35 per cent of the AustriRns and Bohemians, 20 per cent of the British, IS per cent of the Germans, 40 per cent of the Irish and 10 per cent of the ScandinaVians who came to the United States between 1880 and 1890 returned to their native lands in the decade. the ma jority taking money to invest at the old home. e.-NinnrIpolis Housckceper
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-20

Instances reciting the actions of peO- pie while under the somnambulistic con trol are numerous in early writings on the subject, while the more modern re- ports are deductions rather than rrla- tiOns of actual occurrences-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-20

EIee UelINtIN-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-20
keepInc up Ills Repntntion.

Wife-I think it's too bad you should throw away money on such expensive umbrellas. You are always losing them Why don't you get cheap ones!
 HusbaIId-Huh! That's all you wom- en know about business. Do you sup pose l .S-lnt to advertise the fact that have poor memory?-New York Weekly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-20
An Italian Woman. Earrings.

Some persons profess to be able to guess approximately from what part of Italy woman comes by the length of her earrings Italian earrings lengthen as one goes southward, and in the ex- treme south of Italy the earrings of the women reach almost to the shoulders Exchange.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-20
THE CLEANER.
Boards were once taxed.

Boards were once taxed. Half of Mexico's population are Indians. The breaking strain of an inch rope is 5000 pounds.
 Jerusalem golden candlesticks of old burned pure olive oil.
 Copyright does not prevent a poem or song from being parOdied.
 There are fewer lawyers in the English parliament than in the American house of representatiyes
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-20
InRInensINa TnHA

An ingenious father has amused bis children by building houses. fences, trees, etc, of red and white gumdrops, held together by wooden toothpicks. It is even better than an expensive toy in- troduced some years ago, which consist ed of corks and bits of steel. like haiR pins broken in half.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-20

The carnation by reason of its real merit has since 1860 rapidly forced it. self into an important place in the flower trade of the northern and central parts of our country
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-20

A manifest bit of wisdom is to refrain from criticism of food. The sauce may not be quite piquant enough, the salad may be wilted, but in the name of de- cency say nothing about it in either case
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-20

One wonders sometimes had there be..n women step Jgraphers in the old das if the reports would not have shown that Adam asked to taste the apple himself
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-20

According to the report of the auditor of Virginia, the negroes of that state pay taxes on real estate valued at S9, ,4a5. .6s5. and on personal property valued st s. S42, ,95O.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-20
IInll'n Ambition.

I'm golll; tu be postman when 1 grow up. sail Bob. who had been enid. den by lis father for whistling Then can go arunnd ringing front doorbelis and whia:ling all | please. "-Harper's RaZlr
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-20

An old provincial French expression runs thus, The tears of woman arc like the waves of the sea-" But another de clares that ''the tears of woman are soon checked"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-20
The le1nucrat<
c. and M. T. MALoNEY. PuBIIsHERs.

Letters and communications should bear the name and address of the writer in each case a guarantee of good faith. Anony- nous communications will not be printed.
 Any irregularitY in delivery should be re- ported to the office at once.
 Enteredsat the Post Offiee at Waterbury as second-class matter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-20

Professor Bell, of telephone fame, is large, strongly built man who looks as though he enjoys life. He has most contagious smile.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-20
IleErnt.

She worked q pretty tidy To help the church along. It was a rosy poem,
 IL was rosy song. She said that twenty dollars should be about the price, Because il was so dainty, So tlOwerful and nice. She bursts from walls Of anguish Into a fiendish laugh. Because they let il go for
 A dollar and a half. Puck.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-20
MERIOEN BRANCH
GOING FAST

i''1v" NateTbury-New England station .. Q N' 2 m S-60 P III.
 GOING WEST Leave Neriden for Waterbury: 7.as a m D. s-'. .SA D m. "
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-20
Not n succeSs.

Well. Uncle Silas, your boy is home from college,"
 Yes. Wuss luck"
 Worse luck why:"
 He's Earned so much he cant blow up nothin but my feelin's. nor harrer nothin but my soul. .''-Harper's Bazar.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-20
A CORRESPONDENT of the New York Sur

A CORRESPONDENT of the New York Sun protests against the practice in vogue in some public schools in that city of having certain articles such as pens. pencils, etc, used in common, because of the risk of disease that might be encountered thereby. As the writer says: "A child with in- cipient diphtheria may use a pencil to- day. and carry it to its mouth several times during the day; and tomorrow another child may use the same pencil, and the following day still another, and so on from day to day. Would it be surprising ii cases of diphtheria were multiplied in this manner"
 THE countries of the old world have commenced systematic war against anarchists Their recent exploits in the bomb throwing line is enough to warrant the dread which is felt throughout Europe. With these fends at liberty no mans life is safe. Unfortunately We have some of the reds" in this country. and it is even said that some of the deviltry is concocted on this side of the water. We have had L4huAIGSldllOAS OI lhG Ol lllS GldSS Ol undesirable people in Chicago and, to lesser degree, in New York. Repressive measures should be resorted to whenever the anarchist puts up his head. We have no room for them in this country.
 THERE should be no doubt about the IL m0Aning and intent of the Chinese exclu- sion act, notwithstanding the declared in tention of Chinese residents of this coun- try to disregard its provisions. Unques- tionably. the law is objectionable to many aliens of the Chinese descent; but it is the law, none the less, and must be obeyed. When the people of the United States shall be ready to accept a Mongolian ad- mixture in the blood and sinew of the nation it will be time to turn the exclusion act into a dead letter. If the Chinese shall fail to register under the terms of the six months extension of the Geary act they will merely invite exclusion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-20

It was not until 1926 that the New England mackerel fisheries were prose uted with any apprecirble success
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-20

SUBSCRIPTION RATES One year. $5O0 Three mos. 1.25 Six months 250 One month. A
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-20
ARRIVE

AZ Dublin street s:aa- am ISs- At Waterbury. New England station. S-,s
 w-R, BABCoCK.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-20
New York & New England

Ia~SenEey Train Service. week days Nuvrr,- - Ter P, lSR Trains leave Waterbury fir IsO>ION-s ? a m T. -Ss- G-Ss D m kONlDENJI--.E .Ea q n I2 = 8 E5 p fn NEM Apkk yia BreW~,er---c5 a IT 2!gs P n, MOkt lSI Ek-5-7a a ID T. sS P m NE-M LONDON DO a m 72 ss sSs pm PCTNAN-.-a3 a rl l,sl gs5 D m MllllMANTlI-5-a1 a El. Ia -Eg s N Tn PklNtfIEl It-el1s a m sES ID m NEW HAVEN ' n Paiuvilie-5Sn lo4sam
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 SANl!Y HOOE-s.0t m a0s. m, U HAMIElNILLE-S-0 m 20S D m pNNEC kl-SO5 a m 9OS D m us0 n n, HlsENSI EEtS-sn5 sJuN llSl ID m Hhll-L-ON-HCD DSON-SnS m a aOS p n, Ca BIDEhampton. Emira- Jamestown Csa,-a
 land, Akrun and Chicago s0S a m 2 ns E v, ihl GhhEEFSlE via HOpeweU SOS m
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-20
CASTLES MARKETS.

Wish you all R Merry Xmas and Happy and by all means prosperous
 New Year. This week Wednt slay shall receive my stock of Xmas Poultry, consisting of the choicest . Turkeys,
 Chickens.
 Geese
 And
 Ducks, in the city. which shall sell at prices within reach of all Before buying, kindly give he a call and think I can save you money Prime Beef. Pork. Veal, Turkington's Red Star Brand. Native Lamb. Canned Goods, Vegetables etc, in fact everything needed for d first class Xmas dinner, you will find at my Markets, and prices in keeping with the times. Hoping you may favor me with call l am yours for business.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-05-25

Dr - G. Graves will attend the m~.t
ing q the National Association u Rail
wsy Snfye.,ns at Omaha NEXT weeh
Ire t'nioa Par,hc Essiirrsd conr,any
WI CAV" he members free excursion
from omaha 20 Denver anil Salt Lake
CitY
Ms James p. Tower - Cold Hartor
y - shD has r~en spending the winter
WITH hrr sister. Mira \ g. S,ek.tec. Nm
- West I.eosar,i street. left sos hone
Yesterday morning
Mr. William T. Cook and Mater
" ali~ q Broosiyn. v v. are in the sity
vis,tiug Charles ~ Hall and family -
" al Soath Lafayette street.
The Hon Johs Ss~kcsa~. cpIl.ctor =
ir '-ruai reveuue went IN OTTAWA Beach
YESTERDAY So make ~,sne repairs ur his
suni n~r c,ttsgr.
No Hcthe 2iiher ~ Nilwaukrs and
Celia Notfia - Fiiu' are In the city 10
attend the 'r~ nhausn Nllsn w~ii'nx.
William "a l.ecsas oil go In D~trst
SATURDAY. - visif friends
ii.nrv o. Perkins hss gone north for
. sshing sxcnFSssn.
Csstaiv Clerk Frank ~ Eddy sss In
Ian~ng Yesterday
NJ and NJ. X. Y Usghart ses In
Cscsnuaft
H-. Ads Jewell "a Waiting her niece.
MIS- Kelley
II ChSlm~vs q Chetoygsn 10 IL The
cisy.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-05-25
AN HNPHArIC DENIAL
Doug" Takes ExesStioas to What q
Pspss says About Him.

4 communication was received by
THE HERALD yesterday from A. Doug
las. proprietor Of the well known res
staurant and sample room located at tho
corner % Spring and Monroe strccts.
II speaks for itself:
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. May -.
PUBpIsHEEs The HERALD The arti-
Gle appearing in morning contempor
airy. 81 issue Of today. regarding an in
terview representative OF that paper
had with me. II an false a. false can he.
deny emphatically that ] ever used
the language purportinG to como from
me regarding the aldermen. This re-
porter called on me and attempted 10 in
terview me on an important matter.
refrainesi from giving him satisfactory
news During our conversation l did
say that there were several "Johnnics'
that owed me 90 much that il would
take all year tn collect the amounts.
The word alderman was not used by me
in any connection whatever. by giving
the above space in your columns you
will greatly obligc.
8. DOUGLAS
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-05-25

The general committee of tho Knights
81 the Maccabeea composed II commit.
tees appointed by the various tents. Ia
arrange Tor the twelfth anniversary eel
ebration Sunday. juno IL. held meet
ing at No. Ii South Division street last
evening and organized by electing DIR.
Cummings chairman. and L. ID. Black.
ford secretary. After various plans had
hcen sugested 10 wss decided to have a
street parade In the afternoon headed by
a brass hand. The procession will go to
So. Marks church where the Rev DR..
Campbell FAIR will deliver . sermon FOR
the benefit 1t the order. Al the conclu-
sion u tie sermon committees appointed
fos that purpose will go to the Gene
tevies and decorate with flowers the
grsvee u departed Sir Knights The
Lady Maccabees will b invited 10 join
the Sir Knights at the church n attend
sesviccs and IN 20 10 the cemeteries "a
assist in decorating the graves
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-05-25

Work was commenced yesterday in
the erection Il = new passenger depot or
waiting rooms at the crossing ~ the
Grand Rapids a Indiana and Muskegon
railroads. near North street. block
south ~ the junction. The building
sill be- triangular in shape. l2xi6 feet in
sidth. forty feet in length and one story
In high,h. II viii be- completed within
two weeks with favorable weather. and
Will afford much comfort Ia the travel
ing public Who. In sunshine. cold or
storm. xish "a make connection with
Muekcgca and other routes near by.
The incress~ - travel over the Mus
ksgon branch has grown to such an ex-
tent that the waiting room At this point
has become an actual necessity.