davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-11-23

young ladies can agree upon harmonious
dresses and can arrange themselves SO that
blond and brunette alternate in n very pic
tureSQue manner.
One of the p-ettiest parlor dances of the
summer was given at one of the palace no
tells at n big watering place one evening
when a sudden shower kept all indoors.
The dance was only the military schut-
tische. familiar to all dancers for the last
year, but the beauty I1y lat the way it was
arranged. Five pretty girls who happened
to be DRESSED respectively in pale pink. light
blue, salmon pink. lemon and white joinei
the tips Of their fingers IT the head uf the
psrlOr and danced EaXly down the full
length of the room to the strains OF Dane
ing In the Barn What made the dance
prettier WAS that the yOung larlies were Of
different types of beauty.
These are but few suggestions Of the
many fashionable new paTior dsUSvs~
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-11-23

win take care OF Daphne, nurse Porr1s
well, look out for Jermyn's comfort and
occasionally give kind little smile to
fussy old fellow like mey"
smiled family.
That's right. like to SEQ you smile,
Prudence. 1t lights up your plain, Sc
we're little face and makes you beautiful
in my sight"
"Beautiful!' said CONTEMPORARY.
Yes, beautiful he retorted. mot
with the classic beauty of Portals face
nor the diabolicsl witchery of that poor
creature whose beauty was her ruin, but
the beauty of goodness, kindness, loyal
ty and bravery-the beauty of holiness,
little woman. Prudence" gently lifting
me in his arms and kissing me tenderly
on the eyes. do you know those clear,
truthful eyes have looked down deep
in my heart? love you. Will you be
my wife?"
1t is said joy never kills.
The words had longed to hear werea
balm to my sick and tired heart. Iwept,
and the tears did me good.
had never known love nor congenial
companionship. had never dreamed
they could come into my colorless exist
ence. And yet my heart was as young
and fresh as girls and responded to af-
lection as a thirsty flower extends its
cup for drop of dew.
Love and happiness were mine at last.
Heaven was in my hands.
When Colonel Marchmont unexpect-
eddy entered the room n few minutes
later, he paused confusedly, murmured
an apology and turned to go, when
Maurice drew me to my feet, and lead
ing me up to our host said in tones of
mock solemnity:
"Jermyn, most astounding geograph-
ical phenomenon will be witnessed some
time within the next six months. Bunker
Hill is to be transported to the shores of
Lake Ponchartrain. Congratulate me"
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-11-23
RULES FoR SINGERS.
How and When to Practice Avoid the
Tremolo-Pronounce Distinctly.

How and When to Practice Avoid the
Tremolo-Pronounce Distinctly.
The following rules for singers laid
down in The Etude are worthy Of the at
tention of amateurs:
Be perfectly natural. Sing as you
talk and read. All practice should be
done with medium power of voice, with
ont forcing. Forcing voice means
running it forever. Practice must be
regular, thoughtful and systematic, ex-
cept in cases Of sickness. Only miss
practice when dinner is missed. Under
ordinary circumstances there should not
be less than an hour daily devoted to
voice exercises. This should be divided
into three twenties or two thirties. For
these voice exercises, each and every
vowel sound should be taken in turn.
Half an hour daily devoted to declam-
atory reading aloud and reciting, espe-
cially of the text of songs, etc, to be
sung, will be very well spent time. Prac-
tice standing erect before u mirror, and
without any accompaniment. BY this
means many facial contortions and man
nerisms will I've obviated. Acquire ease,
self control, grace of manner and poetry
of motion. An audience is often capti-
waited as much by the bearing and man
ner of a vocalist as by the singing. Be
unremitting in the effort to enlarge, ex-
tend and enrich the voice. The muscles
controlling the voice will surely yield to
treatment, just as any ether of the bod
lily muscles. All that is wanted for in
surfing lexibility is the aforesaid regu-
lar, thoughtful, systematic practice. Al
ways dwell we'll on the vowel sounds
and round off the consonants clearly and
distinctly at the end and otherwise.
Be very careful where, when and how
breath is taken. Never in the middle of
a word, never in the middle of a SEN
tence if it can be avoided, but always
where it least disturbs the sense of the
words. Sense first, sound second. AL
ways, where practicable, breathe through
the nostrils and from the hips Byno
other method than deep diaphragmatic
breathing can the lungs be thoroughly
utilized, especially in singing, and re-
main sound, healthy and vigorous.
Breathing is so vitality important to good
tone production that there should be
daily practice in special breathing exer-
cises, and i'll whistling if possible, in the
open, fresh air. 1t is, moreover, abso-
lutely necessary for good, easy breath
ing that the clothing round the chest
and throat be loose.
Avoid all gliding, sliding, Scraping
and "tobogganing" in producing tone.
Avoid the tremolo as you would leper.
Let your motto always be, absolutely
pure tone or none. Study the words to
be sung through and through and sing
them as though you felt them. Try to
let them come from the heart as well as
the throat, as this is the only way to
reach the hearts of others. Be very
careful to pronounce each word correct
ly and TO articulate every syllable, every
letter, as clearly as it is possible. One
singer who can be easily understood
mo matter what the language sung-is
worth so whose words arc mouthed,
mumbled and lost to the nndience
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-11-23
A Transferred Identity.
By EDITH SESSIONS TUPPER.
Copyright, 1893, by American Press AssOciA-
ffOn

Copyright, 1sos by American Press AEsociA-
toni
oBLITERATToN.
ran down the path, through the gate,
nor even stopped till was under the
widespreading shade of the moss laden
trees. The mist wrapped me about; the
rain beat against my face. Affair in the
distance ! heard the sullen bay of the
bloodhounds and the shouts of the pur-
suers. / did not realize my danger,
never thinking that one false step might
plunge me into the morass, from which
it would be almost impossible to extricate
myself, but stumbled on, hoping to come
upwith the others. But their voices re-
coded farther and farther. called, but
received no answer. Blindly struggled
on, CROPPING and feeling my way, until at
last the appalling truth burst upon me
that | was lost in that awful place!
stopped and reflected upon the grav-
ity of the situation. 1t was nearly night,
and there was dense fog shutting me
in. Portia and the servants at the house
would believe me to be with Colonel
Marchmont, and of course the latter and
Maurice, if they gave me thought, sup
posed was with Portia. If tine fog did
not lift, or if l could not summon relief
by calling, should be forced perhaps to
spend the night in the swamp.
dared not move. put out my hand
and caught at the branch of tree.
Family through the fog could discern
bits of the ugly morass stretching every
where about me. The only thing for
me to do was to stand still and cry aloud
for help.
This did again and again, but there
was no response. At length, frightened
and unnerved, 1 leaned against the tree
near which l stood and burst into tears.
What shall 1 do?' moaned aloud.
What shall l do? Must spend the
night in this fearful placer"
Did Rly senses deceive me? Had Igone
mad, or did there come from out the
thick fog close by me burst of laughter,
shrill harsh and hooking.
My heart stood still as listened.
Yes, there was no deception. Again that
haunting, wicked laughter.
''Who-what is it," l stammered, and
my tongue was thick and my lips parch-
ed as family articulated the words.
1t is l." answered voice through
the drifting fog. lit is Your old friend
Portia-or rather Sidonie.''
'Sidonie!'' l cried, where are YOU
Not far away" came the haunting
voice, but l shall soon be much far
Their"
''Oh, Sidonie," l i,nplored, come to
me. Let mo take your hand. 1 have
good news for you. Portia has forgiven
you everything and sent me here to plead
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-11-23


around the drsPeTy Cf the dancer. The
belt may he g Il.ctty rs Is Gs>!rei- aud i;
need in no way show that II diiTer.u.
from an OHiiu; ~ piccS Of cloth.
The dancer, dressed in graceful flowing
robes, fits on TO the stage corner Of
the parlor paTtitioned Off by ferns and
palIns-and executes lew graceful steps
to slow music, while the audience l. enjoy
ing the brilliant CoiOTs which arc bring
turned of and on. The color eject il &C
complished at the dancers will by The ma
nipulating OF = string, which i passed
from the electric belt through the armhole
of the dress and down the sleeve iutc the
hand, where it lies unuoticel
Around the dancers neck. over her head
and for trimming 10 her dress there are lit
tic incandesccnt lights, which become IL
Illuminated As the dancer pulls the string.
The most complete way To do the Jewel"
dance is to have six young ladies. each rep
reseniing a separate jewel and each adorned
with lights to fash forth different colorS
according to ths jewel which i % be shown
The butterfly" dance is another which is
appropriate for The evening entertainment
OF party of people in the pariCr. This is
not difficult to Learn. because there aIe few
steps to be taken, A. the butterfly effects
are done principally with the arms and
! draperies- The most difficult thing about
it is the dress. which must be Of some soft
material, with q narrow skirt and broad
winglike pieces fastened upon the sides 50
that they can be lifted and out>J rrtchcl
like the wings OF butterfly.
The parlor butterfly dance Is like pic
ture with only enough action to make the
| wings fly" The music for the dance * a
waltz, and the wings must be 50 twirled
and managed that there is a continual sug-
gestion of the butterfly wings. !; Is easily
learned, and with a little experimenting
any young ladies who are graceful pupils
of Terpsichcrc will have learned the trick
| in few hours. And for an evening enter
tAinment there IS nothing prettier nor more
restful aud pleasing TO the eye.
The angel" dance is like the butterfiy in
| some respects, only the gowns are pure
white, and there are double wings made by
placing draperies TO hang from the shout
| der as we'll as from under the arms. The
| angel futtcrs to waltz time and masters
| the art OF the quick glide which carries her
| rapidly across the floor without visible
steps. The draperies are of the finest sheen
| and hutter even with the motions Of the
fans in the audience.
The hands in this dance are kept busy
managing the gauzy material and are not
visible at all The neck is dressed high
and the head has wings upon it Of jeweleti
pins and glisteninE Eauze LACE The an
gel" tableauX are very pretty.
Any of the Ecw round dances are brauli-
| full, arranged as the solo dances. Let sew
eral young ladies join hands and dance the
| new deux temps acruSs the room and back
| giving, in Il slightly exaggerated way, the
steps and keeping exact time to tbs music,
and the effect will be foznd charming. The
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-11-23

nelette. The big puffs of the sleeves
end at the elbow, and the closely shaped
lower part is bordered at the wrist with
silk beaver. The neck is finished with a
shaped tippet, edged with the beaver.
Dull artistic shades Of color are used
for these garments.
Equally pretty are the pelisses made
in 1eecy wooden material known as
fancy fleccy and buttoned down the
front with pearl buttons. Many Of these
pelisses are made with cape bordered
with fur. The little hood is in the same
motive as tho pelisse. and also bordered
with fur. Tiny nluffs OF the Same fur
arc provided.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-11-23
ISOCTETY'S NEW DANCES
Some Beautiful Effects Which
May Be Easily Produced.
THE ~BUTTERFLy" AND JEWEL"

How These Pretty D~aess sIzy lie Done
Ina PArier-POpuiar EntsrtainmentF For
wIntsr EvsnInEs-How the Rest Results
May BE Obtained.
The latest New York fad l. the dance ex-
hibition to be given by the younger men,
bers Of family At social gatherings during
the winter. There are many persons gifted
with limited saltatorial ability. and in
Struetors of the art of Terpsichore are con
stantly rackipg their brains to invent new
figures and novel poses for their pupils.
The ordinary round and square dances.
while good enough for ordinary formal
functions, arc Eow considered out Of date
by the jeunesse doree of New York who are
inclined to affect the very latest, OF, rs one
slangy young miss recently expressed, ''ab
solutely the np-to-datest thing on the mar
ket"
The Jewel dance is one Of the --latest For
this an electric battery Is Necessary The
battery is concealed in a belt. which is worn
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-11-23

hands without greater endeavor to arrest
her; but. as said before, was relieved
to have her out Of my sight.
when Jermyn was summoned to
England two years ago, it was with a
dull sensation of apprehension that
saw him so. All! my dear husband,
never can / tell you my emotion as
watched your carriage disappear. 1t
seemed to me that You were going out of
my life forever.
you had not been long away when
one morning Jake came to me and asked
me what y should do about old Jezebel.
He said that she would not remain on
the plantation, but spent her time idling
about in the swamp, occasionally pre-
senting herself at the quarters for her
rations, encouraging the negroes toshift-
less and lazy ways and frightening them
nearly out of their wits by weird prac-
tees and tales. BE hesitated to punish
her on account of her years and because
to the other negroes she bore charmed
life. In fine, he did not want trouble if
it could be avoided, and would give
him orders in the matter. told him 1
would see Jezebel myself and directed
that she be sent to me.
THAT evening-it was just such an
evening as this-I was walking alone
through the grounds. Icame to thewall
separating the plantation from the
swamp. l had always known of this
old gate, but having had no curiosity con-
corning the swamp had never opened it.
Now, as approached it, l thought of the
old negress, and the audacious idea of
exploring this unknown territory sud-
denly entered my head. In those days
did not know fear, and therefore without
any reflection pushed open the gate and
sauntered along the path leading to the
heart of the swamp. decided to investi-
gate old Jezebel's retreat for myself and
see the hut l learned she had built for
her use, declaring the cabin assigned to
her at the quarters not good enough for
an African princess, as she proudly
claimed to be.
Il wandered on, quite enjoying the
novelty of my walk. The sun was set
ting, and the last rays darted across ths
pines as entered tine gloomy forest. On,
on, farther plunged into this wilder
ness and presently came out into the
open space near Jezebel's hut.
THE old woman was sitting ON the
ground before the hut grooming and
muttering to herself. She looked not
human as she peered up at me through
the tangles of her coarse, matted gray
hair. For the first time felt trifle
afraid and glanced around nervously.
But there Was no one in sight. Absurd,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-11-23
THE ODDITY.

The Sitkn Indians in Alaska not long
since gave a great feast to visitors from
other tribes. The principal dainty was
tubs of last seasons Strawberries soaked in
seal oil.
There is an ancient custom among the
Russians to give the deceased two written
documents placed in his coffin, containing
~ the confession of his sins; (2) the absolu-
tion given by the priest.
Albert Abbink is in a St. Louis hospital
suffering from disease called anohylos-
tomum dodenale, the effect of which is to
render him as white as marble Even his
tongue, gums and fingeInails are devoid of
all color.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-11-23

A good story is told on Washington
woman who now makes her home in
Colorado. With evidently no thought
as to the curious sound of the combina-
ton if spoken quickly, she called her
Oldest child Helen Virginia. Not long
ago upon a visit to this city she proudly
brought her young daughter IN TO see an
old friend. What have yon called your
daughters" qUcricd the visitor Helen
Virginia" was the co,Aplaceut reply.
'Ah, and what do you her in Colo
rado?' was the uMcS: "a hut very
natural responsc.-ks; Fields Wash
iupton
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-11-23

A case for wells is convenience that
every woman will appreciate, for it
keeps the wells smooth and free from
wrinkles. Do you want to make one for
a friend? If so, follow these instructions
from The Household:
Cut four pieces of cardboard 10 inches
long and inches wide. Cover two of
them with white linen embroidered with
small flowers in white or eolored silk, or
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-11-23

\ material sold under the name of art
serge comes inheutral tints. chiefly pea
cock blue and soft green shades. These
serges are designed for window curtains.
They are double width. very durable,
and are to be lined with satin to match,
supplemented with ball fringe. The
combination produces very harmonious
result, and if the curtain is Topped up to
the overhead valance and left to hang in
graceful folds the effect is very elegant.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-11-23
A CASE FOR Wells.

with some apt quotation if preferred.
Cover the other two with some pale
tint of india silk and overseam them to-
gether, the silk with the linen, the silk
to form the inside of the case and the
linen the outside.
Take II yards of satin ribbon . inches
wide, and cut into four strips, two of
them to be cut inches longer than the
other two. Tack these as shown by the
diagram, the two shorter ones at c @
and D D, the two longer ones at A A and
B B. The ribbons, thus arranged, serve
to hold the wells in place, and the case
can be opened on either side.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-11-23

In a small village i'll the south of Scot
land, an elder in the parish church was
one day reproving an old woman. who
was rather the worse for liquor. by say
ing: Sarah, don't You know that You
should fly from the tempter:"
Sarah not very well pleased-Flee
yourself.
Elder-Oh, Sarah. have flown.
Sarah-Aweel, think yen be name
the waur o anither flutter.-Argonaut.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-11-23

Rare humor is at times made manifest
in the police courts of the city and coun.
try. Quite recently an Irishman in Jer
sey City was under examination upon q
charge of assault and battery.
When asked If he had anything to say
in his defense, Patrick, with all the seri.
business in the world, said, Well, your
honor, l saw but little of the fight, rs
was underneath most of the time. New
York Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-11-23

You arc charged with mutual assault"
said the judge, and from the appearance
OF your faces you seem to have been very
much in earnest. What have you to say
for yourselves!"
I'VE were merely rehearsing for foot
ball match, your honor" answered the
two young men.
oh, if that is the case, will let you go.
Let them be discharged, Mr.. Clerk.
York Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-11-23

Excited Husband crushing in with
telegramHCiaribel m old uncle oil
mine has died and left me a fortune OF
800, 200.
Joyful Wife, am so glad, Henry
We can get a new clothes basket now
can't we?-Chicago Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-11-23

This" said the attendant as he led the
way through the incurable ward, lis one of
the worst cases we have. He was once a
newspaper man."
But what is his hallucination!" asked
the visitor anXiously.
He thinks he has money" answered the
attendant sadlY.-puck.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-11-23

Spencer-Why does Miss Boldleigh
hide her face behind her fan when men
compliment her? Is it to conceal her
bushes.
Ferguson-No. 1t is to conceal the
fact that she can't blush.-New York
Herald, ..
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-11-23

Futlites-The press will publish the
fact that you have signed a contract
with US at $500 week.
WiKgs-But what am to receive:
Fut1ites-You ungrate5ul man. didn't
give yoa 40 cents last Friday?-Kate
Fields Washington
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-11-23

what is your idea of dudes' he asked
of bright Washington girl.
"a dude" she answered, after refiec-
ton, lis young man who isn't good for
anything except to hang chrysanthe-
mum on. "-Washington Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-11-23

The head waiter of hotel gives this
advice: When you dry salt for the table,
stir in n teaspoonful of cornstarch to a
quart of salt and let it grow cold before
it is put into saltcellars. Then the salt
will not grow moist in damp weather or
cake together in Jumps.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-11-23

Fuller, Hall and Clark are all rivals. "
CLARK is looking happy. Has he
gained grounds"
'Yes-that is, he has just persuaded
the girl to marry Hall. "-Retailer and
Johber
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-11-23

First Boy-What kind Of n dog is thate
Second Boy-He's hunting dog.
'iHe doesn't look like much of a hunter"
Doesn't, hey2 I'll bet you can't leave a
bone anywhere in this neighborhood that
he won't find IL. ''-Good News.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-11-23

Il don't think this ham is perfectly
cured. my dear" said Mr.. Newlywed.
well, what shall do, Tom" asked
the sweet young wife snxiouSly. Send
it back to tia shop or telephone for the
doctorFF-Tr11th
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-11-23

Magistrate-You say you received kick
from behind, and it was quite dark at the
time. How could you recognize the ag-
gressori
Witness-I knew the tip of his boot.
sm his shoemaker.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-11-23

lis your daughter fond of the piano,
Hicks
No; she's very unkind to our piano.
She beats it two hours = day at least. -
Harper's Bazaar.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-11-23

There's 4 good Joke, said the con-
tributor as he put = piece Of manuscript
on tho desk
HMM. But IL ! chestnut"
Yes. That's how know its good"
Washington Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-11-23

Swelker-Have a glass of cider with
me?
Mibbs-I can't. Ny physician confines
me to a vegetarian diet.-ChicagO Trib-
une.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-11-23
pa and mamma in bed?'


Did YOU ask Miss De Style if she
would be yours, Horace
Il should say not, Gideon
But l thought YOU intended to do 50. "
Hardly. What did ask her was if
| might he hers. Detroit Free Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-11-23

Very young children are wearing pic
turesque pelisses made of soft silk or
wooden fabric. falling in full folds from a
yoke. These cloaks are lined with fan