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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-16
IN THE AUSTRALIAN Bush.
kangaroo Hunting with the boomerang
-Granf ELiIl nf tho NnfiNea

kangaroo Hunting with the boomerang
Great Skill of tho Natives.
The black man watched the kan
garoos intently for moment, and he
seemed to be taking kind of measure
ment of their distance from the foot OF
the palm. Then he drew back, and a
second black man took his turn at look
ing, with the bush branches for a
screen, and he also drew back. He put
down the twigs, and the two seemed to
be studying. Two men who could
neither count nor measure as civilized
men count and measure were in reality
counting and measuring as accurately
us if they had been pair of surveyors
with perfect instruments. They had
dropped their spears and sticks
before peeping out ut the kan
garoos, and now each of them
stopped and picked up a queer
crooked club. All the other black men
lay fiat in the grass, while these two
went on with their puzzling operations.
Neither of them could see any part of
a kangaroo through the trunk of the
tree. Each stood and balanced him
self, leaning forward, with his bit of
curved wood held in his right hand by
one end. These crooked sticks were
not much owes two feet long, perhaps
not more than two or three inches wide
ut the center, the widest part, and
were made to taper at each end. They
We're curved on one face and fiat on the
other and sharp at the edges. You
would have said great pains had been
taken to shape those sticks so that it
would be impossible for anybody to
throw them straight or make them hit
any object they were thrown at.
Each black man held his dark, heavy
looking wooden weapon with the flat
side down, until he had finished his
balancing and calculating, and then he
suddenly drew back and hurled it
from him, with peculiar, jerking
twist of the wrist Almost ut the same
| moment, each of them stopped and
picked another and threw it. and then
| third. AS the third cast was made
each uttered loud, screcching yell,
| the two harsh cries bursting forth at
| almost the same second, followed by
| yclls from all the rest of the party as
| they sprang from the grass, seized
| their spears and sticks and bounded
| forward.
Ned and Hugh had noted every move
| menu Oh Inc green lliSN DN inc PAIN
ana the l1angaroos also must have be.
| gun to suspect danger, for all of then
had ceased feeding, sat upright, ant
| priclled their ears and turned thcil
pretty heads inqulringly. The larges
of them was in the very act of rising
for q forward bound when something
struck him upon the neck, just above
J. the shoulder.
& There had been faint whizzing ant
7 whirring in the air. 1t began behinC
the cabbagc-palm and went out side
wise and upward, through the air
while something dimly visible flashed
away, in n wide, sweeping curve. Up
up, went the whiz and whirl, and thel
down, down, after strange, mysteri
Gus fashion, closely accompanied b,
another, just like it. Then there wa
q thud, thud-and the great kangaro
did not make his leap. He rolled owe
and over in the grass, for one of thos
wonderful missiles had actually broke
his neck. And another kangaroo ha
| fallen also.-St. Nicholas
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-16
HOUSEKEEPING.
Practical Training Necessary to Thor.
oughness.

Practical Training Necessary to Thor.
oughness.
the Importance of teaching girls
something about domestic economy
can not be overestimatcd. There are
few more uncomforta BILE situations in
life than to discover that one is ut the
mercy of servants and in emergencies
must take the risk of being laughed at
either by ones help or ones associates.
Time was when it might do to say
that the bread was u failure, pic-crust
indigestible and the roast cooked to n
cinder; but nowadays, in this practical,
entcrprising and go-ahead-ative age,
such things are not looked upon with a
great deal of allowance. If the girl
doesn't know how to cook, it's time she
did, and that is about all there is to
say of it. There is fault somewhere,
and serious one, and her only course
is to set about removing it as speedily
as possible.
And the way to get the necessary
knowledge is not through the cooking
school or the rccipe-booll. Cooking
schools are good in their way, but they
by no means cover tho necessary
ground. That they are great benefit
to fairly-sllilled cooks in an unques-
toned fact, but no woman should per-
init her daughters to depend solely upon
this source of information. The prac-
teal, everyday work of the kitchen is
much more easily learned at homo than
in any of the institutions about which
so much is said and written. Indeed,
the best cooks in the world probably
never saw the inside of a cooking
school.
While it is true, to n certain extent,
| that good cooks, like good artists, are
| born, not educated, it may further be
| said that the best artists got their
training by doing drudgcry. Many OF
| the old masters learned to paint as n
| boy learns to be n merchant. They be-
gan by grinding colors, mixing paints
and doing the general detail work about
| the studio. When they at last got up &c
the artistic point, they knew exactly
| what they were doing. Occasionally
some full-blown genius bursts upon the
| world and electrifies everybody by
superior performances. This is an un
| fortunate occurrence. as the inordinate
conceit of human nature Immediately
suggests to each individual that he OF
she is just as smart as these phenomena
and consequently has just as little need
of hard study and hard work. And SC
there is an effort made to begin at the
artistic end of the profession and ignore
the detail and hard work which, as
rule, are alone able to bring about per
fection.
Dy-all means, give the girls practica
training in the kitchen. Let them take
o week about and become familiar will
all of the intricate points and com
p.icated workings of the domestic ma
chinery. Then, when they are fairly
proficient, send them to cooking
school for polish.-N. Y. Ledger.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-16

a more personal view or 1ns matter
At this point his thoughts, instead of J
pursuing the straight line of definite ,
ness, began to circle dreanily around
the many possibilities of the case. A
vivid recollection of that last little
scene with Mrs. Maynard came over
him; there was n grave speculative
smile on his face as he now reviewedit.
IL wonder how often these interest
ing little crises are liable to occur?' he
unused, appreheuEively. Mrs. Maynard
evidently regarded my proposition to
take uron myself all the consequences
of this forgery without revealing her
share in the transaction as n particu-
larly cGifying exhibition of tender
hearted chivalry. Little does she know
Allan North! Before would ldnguish
in durance vile for lovely wouan's sake
should try to keep the laws Of my
country in something ut least approxi-
mating an unShattered condition. That
isn't my way of showing devotion. On
the contrary, indcrse the sentiment of
the poet who sang in immortal verse:
I'd sigh for her,
ia cry for her,
But hang me If Pd die for herr
Or sacrifice myself in any other wayi
True, there's no telling what l might
do If were in love-that Semi-dement-
ed condition in which no man should be
held accountable FOR his actions. l new
er was Ia love but once, and that time
we'll, I'm none the worse for 1t now!
But at firstly Jove! it was hard to be-
licve that Myra could be false to me,
that such n strange ineXplicablc shadow
could come between us and separate us
forever! We'll, it didn't break my heart!
Fortunately that important organ isn't
made of such brittle material; but it has
hardened my character, increased my
rcclllcssness. intensified all my faults.
At least my friends, with true friendly
candor, assure me that have changed
thus within the last four years; and
know only too we'll what is the bitter
drop that has thus di4used itself
throughout the whole draught of my
life. The wound in my heart healed
quickly and left no visible trace; but
there is q restless discomfort and long
ing there that nothing has ever salts
fed. 1yra! Myral 1t is you that l.
want-you alone!'
He started up and paced to and fro
for several moments. In that brief
timo he seemed completely transformed,
there was such forceful emotion, such
passion and longing in his rapidly
| changing countenancO.
But he was resolutely fighting against
this mood, having sworn long ago that
he would never yield to such weakness,
and at last he conquered himself.
though It wqs wit Oh sterhiy-set lips and
few hard lines in his brow.
Resolutely forcing his thoughts from
the bitter past TO the present and fr-
ture, he took out his memorandum book
I md wrote briefly tho results of his first
twenty four hours In X, then, hav-
ing still an hours leisure before dinner,
he decided to improve it by making his
meditated call upon Col. Clipper.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-16
WANT NO GARTER BUCKLES.
Men VIII Have Nothing to Do with Fan
cy Finery Nobody Can See.

Men VIII Have Nothing to Do with FaD'
cy Finery Nobody Can See.
The Bay state firm that some time
since endeavored to popularize the in
sane fad for gentlemen of wearing cost
" and ornate buckles on their carriers
has come to grief. 1t failed months
ago and the major portion of its stock,
designed for mems wear, now Orna-
ments the goods of n theatrical boot
and shoe maker of this city, says the
New York Mail and Express.
The failure to popularize the garter
buckle idea for gentlemen" said a
Broadway vendor of the elastic bands,
or harness, lis easily explained. Gar
tiers for men are made for comfort, not
for show, for there is really no more
Objectionable sight than mans legs
bound about the calves with yard or
two of elastic ribbon or web. Then,
again, men seldom cXpend money upon
articles of dress or adornmcnt, unless
the same are to be exposed to the gaze
Of others. With woman tho reverse
is quite Us true They spend fabulous
sums upon their underwear, and it is
never seen by mortal eye, except their
own, unless it be on wash days. when
it is hung upon the line to dry.
when n man spends fifty cents or a
dollar for pair of carriers he has about
reached his limit for this portion of his
dress, and for wear he would not
double the figures if each garter had a
buckle set with diamonds of the first
water. Buckles for ladies' carriers are
quite the thing. and l often receive
specimens that arc most magnificent
and valuable for which l am asked to
furnish the required and desired amount
of silk elastic"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-16
a Circular Rainbow.

Many of the best scientists and philo-
sophcrs declare that n circular rain bow
is one Of the impossibilitics, and give
learned reasons in support of their
opinions About two years ago this
idea was exploded by DR.. Fleming, who
observed and made scientific notes of
one he saw in the Welsh mountains. lie
says: ION September 80, 1890, we
mounted Finsterrehorn, and while near
the top of the peak were treated to the
rare sight of circular rainbow, the
phenomena lasting about half an hour,
and forming q complete circle.
A second circle was also visible We
were near the summit of the peak when
the first of the party observed 1t, and
from that point the face of the noun
tain Is almost perpendicular, giving c
splendid view"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-16
CONNECTICUT VETERANS.
Opening of the State EncamPment. @. A
n, mt " tllimRutie.

WILLrMANT1c, Conn, Feb 10-Depart-
ment Commander B, Z, Smith, of the
Connecticut @. A. R., in his address at
the opening of the State encampment re-
commended that aged veterans may be
accompanied by their wives in the SOL
diers' home.
There are 10 posts with a membership
of 6,S43. n gain OF 80 members. The
balance In the hands of the assistant
quartermaster-general was So, $50; cash
surplus $40J; total assests So, 095; post
funds reported, S26, 833; relief funds $685.
$40; post property in addition to the pre-
ceding $50, 800, making total in tho
real estate valued at $50, 73S.
The amount expended for relief durin g
the past year was 50, Ala.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-16

Bill to Amend New York Factory Law.
ALBANY, Feb. 18.-Senator Roesch has
introduced bill amending the law regu-
lating the employment of women and
children by providing that twenty min
utes shall be given for supper when such
employees are required to work more than
an hour over time; that all goods made
in tenements or dwelling houses shall be
branded '"Pensment made" that the
number OF factory inspectors shall DO in
creased from 16 to "a; and that employ
ers shall keep an account Of material
furnished employees.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-16
NEWS OF THE DAY.

After lunching with a party of English
judges, Justice Harlan OF the United
States Supreme Court, left London for
Paris yesterday.
The bill providing for the purchase by
New York State OF Fire Island to be used
for quarantine purposes, was ordered TO a
third reading without amendment in the
Assembly.
1t Is stated that the Northern Pacific
railroad company has sold all OF its St.
Paul 6 Northern Pacific stock, estimated
at from So, 600, 900 to 1000, 900 to a syn
dicate
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-16

New York, Feb. 16.-Brady and De-
lany, Champion Corbett's managers, have
deposited two checks with the World,
one of $4,000 to bind match with
Mitchell, and one of 81, 500 for the same
purpose with Jackson. The fight to
take place in December and to be to a
finish
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-16
ARCTIC VOLUNTEERS.
Many Adventurous Spirits Offering to JOiI
the Search for VcrhoefE

Many Adventurous Spirits Offering to Join
the Search for VcrhoeT.
There is a weird infatuation about
arctic expeditions which renders it easy
ut tho present day to find plenty of vol
untecrs anxious to Join q proposed eX-
ploring party. Americas Symmes- of
Louisville. Ky. has received letters
from between thirty and forty young
young men who are eager for informa-
ton and DESTROYS of being selected. The
majority Of the inquirers are from Ken
tucky, but some are from Illinois, Ohio
Michigan and Canada. They give their
age. height, weight and qualifications
for such an arduous undertaking. Most
of them are under thirty years old and
and those writing from Michigan and
Canada dwell upon the fact that they
are accustomed to frigid climate and,
therefore, especially fitted to en-
dure the rigor of the unknown north.
So far as known but one physician,
DR.. Rice, of Sandoval, ILL.,, has ap-
piled for information and offered to be
one of the number.
II have left the letters ut home" said
Mr.. Symmes when seen by n Courier
journal man, but the tenor of them Is
about the same, the writer's asking for
definite information us to conditions and
details and giving reasons why they
would be valuable acquisitions to such
an expedition. Many Of them express
great confidence in the Symmcsonian
theory and that an exploration con-
Quoted on that line would be successful.
answer them that every man must
join in sharing the expenses, as in the
Peary expedition, but am not yet able
\ to give them any accurate information
Us to how much that expense will be. u
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-16
A Poughkeeps,e Man Honored.

PoUauKEErsrE, N V, Feb 16.-Wal'
lace Bruce of PoughkeeDsie, United States
Consul at Edinburgh, has been elected To
succeed the l.Je John Greenleaf Whittier,
as life corresponding member of the Scot
fish Society of Liter&ure and Art at
Glasgow. - -... ....
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-16
Tests at Port Royal Prevented.

PoRT RoAAI., s. c., Feb. 16-The con-
templated tests with high explosive shells
were prevented yesterday by a heavy fog
which hung over the harbor until nearly
midday followed by light showers during
the afternoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-16

PORTLAND, Ore, Feb. 10,-While a
street car loaded with children returning
from q school examination ut Albina
yesterday was rounding a curve the brake
broke and the car was capsiSed. Five
children are reported dead and 10 injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-16
M. BURN S

Licensed disinfecting officer for
cleaning and disinfecting vaults and
cesspools. Disinfectant soc per ct.
n B.-Resldenoe 10 sarsneld street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-16
The Quarantine BIN Approved.

WASHINGTON, Feb 16.-The President
has approved the Quarantine bill, Off
cially known as ''An Act Granting Addi-
tional Quarantine Powers and Imposing
Additional Duties Upon the Marine
Hospital Service"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-16
Cripoline Craze in the Pennsylvania SENATE

HARRISBURG, Feb. 16.-Considerable
amusement was created in the Senate
yesterday by the reading OF a petition
offered by Mr.. Hackenburg asking that
the manufacture and sale of hoops and
crinoline be made n misdemeanor. Presi-
dent pro tenn Goblin referred it to the
Committee on ketrenchment and Reform.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-16
Railroad Freigh. Office Burned.

FONDA, N. Y, Feb. 16-The New York
Central s. Hudson river railroad freigh t
house at Fonda was damaged by fire
Yesterday morning to the amount of
Sc, 900. The books and papers in the
office were destroyed. The origin of the
fire is unknown.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-16
Collins May be Minister to England.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-Ex-Representa
tive Patrick A. Collins, of Boston, is here,
and his friends assert that he will be ap-
pointed Consul General to London, the
most desirable position In the Consular
service.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-16
JOSEPH 4, JACKSON, ARCHITECT,
Lilley's Block.

Liley's Block. Waterbury, Conn,
And az West I25th St, New York.
Plans and Superintendent for all classes of
buildings.
Many.years successful experience enables me
to secureQfor clients the best results with the
east expenditure.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-16

DrC. w. Wost's Nurvo and Brain Treatment, n
Frostraton caused by alcohol or tobacco, Wake
tulness Mental Depression, SnftennE Of Brain,
mature I'd Ago, and al Female Weaknesses,
caused by ovot-eXertiOn or hrai ', A mon his
trAltmont, 81, 8 FOE s. BY mail. We guatan &c
S. will send writ, en- guarantee to refund money
II not cured. GAtranteC isSuei only by X.
PartCe, DruGgAt WatCrbur', Conn
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-07

MAJOR VIM \ Clark - so jefferson
avenue. at present chairman ~ tho
Eleventh Ward Republican committee.
* candidate for the nominat.onof alder
man. lie wss born IN Lama. Genese,,
county. y. Y. h,s farefafbers having
heen officers IN fherevoiuflonars war. lie
first came o. Michigan iu i-7S The
major enlisted in August. l-,il. IN the
Third Michigan cafa.ry. and his first
zeTF,ce Nss when be- slept IN the
Eleventh Rard on the ground ia teuis
and barracks IN tho oil fair grounds Tor
three months and from there he sent -
81 Louis M. and y ~ faar years ia the
third Michigan cavalry Three mentheof
that tine ~ wsFa SPY and scoat Tor Gen.
Phtk II sheridan. Was two years in thu
iieth : g. T. on the Rio Grande river.
having bern IA thfrfY tao battles and
the longest ~ the sefiVe volunteer
service - aaY maa Ia The United States:
49, twenty four Years in business since
the var and had - quit business some
TIVE Years ago IN account = iil health.
au1 nov sesks tie nomination = ALTER
man as az has abundance 4 time "a
attend - tie efsce. having been a
RESIDENT = he ward SIT years and - the
cifY seventeen Years
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-07
rEarLA.,s or TEMPERANCE
Report "a the Grand Council Head.
Dr. Pair Initiated

AT fhr regular meeting II Valley City
council Ma Il Eosal fempiars II lem
perance held last night. 4. j. Waite,
representative q the twelfth annual So
sion II the Grand council. held AZ Tow
lervilIe February - and March !, gave a
report q the proceedings II the council.
The reports from the various councils IN
the state shea ssi aa Increase Ia member
ship aud the order u be IA prosperous
condition The Hon. L. K Sanhosn II
Buffalo y \, supreme councillor. and
j. H. 1atcni Il this city. past supreme
ecunciloF were present and addressed al
oTen meeting IN the Bel opera house 10
the evening u February =.
Al the meeting II the local council
last night the Rey DIR. Campbell Fair
Was initiated into the order. The doc
Tor said be was a meinber ~ nearly all
the beneficiary orders IN the city. and
being a total abstinence man be thought
he ought 10 loin the only total absti
nence beneficiary order IN the city 20
make himself consistent With has teach
ings-
The officers elected by The grand coun-
cal arc as follows.
Grand councillor. O. III. Lau. VI. d.
Detroit; past grand councillor. ii. l..
Bswer. NJ. d.. Greens lie. grand vice
councillor. Mrs. y NJ Tucker. Detroit;
grand chaplain. Miss Sarah r. Thomp-
son. Marine City: grand secretary. l.. ID.
Randall. Grand Rapids, grand treasurer,
III. W Randolph. Vernon, grand herald.
+. T.. Benton. Fenton: grand deputy
herald. Josie NJ Bishop Battle Creek;
grand guard. Mr.. !. Il. Knapp. Howell;
grand sentinel. ~ j. White. Grand
Rapids: grand medical examiner. a. Il.
Bal. VI. D.. Corunna.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-07
STATE EPWORTH LEAGUE.
Local Committees Preparing TO Re
cciye Its Members

A meeting Of Epworth League com
mittee which ARE preparing FOR the com
ing convention was held at the Division
Street NJ +, church last night. The
report-of the committee showed that all
arrangements were being perfected and
that an enthusiastic reception will be
given all delegates. The programs were
mailed yesterday 10 every chapter in the
state aud adyices already received show
that the number which will be- in at
tendance may be estimated at SEQ To
I.oo0. The 'Epworth Endeavor." the
local society paper. will be issued April
I in special edition for the occasion.
containing full programs for the week.
The next meeting 10 complete arrange
menfs will be held March -.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-07
A New Certain Cure for piles.

We do not intend 10 indorse any except
articles Of genuine merit; we therefore
take pleasure in recommending 10 suffer
permanent cure. The following letters
speak for themselves
Mrs Mary G. Tyler. 81 Heppner. ORE.
writes: One pkg. Of Pyramid Pile Cure
have suffered for years. and ! have never
had the slightest return Of them since.
Mr. +. Brien. Rock Bluffs. Neb..
says; The pkg. Of Pyramid Pile Cure
entirely removed every trace Of itching
pics cannot thank you enough for il.
The PyraEaid Pile Cure i a new. Ger
tain. painless cure for every form Il plies
II 5 safe, sure and cheap. Any druggist
viii get Il for you il VOC ask him.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-07

In one u he drug stores Yesterday.
Mira johnson. when asked why she
bought So many diamond dyes said.
Because they are easy b. Use. make old
clothes l,,ok ike new aud give hand
some. unfaiing ce.Iors 4 loccnt pack
age has often saved me from huying A
new dress Tor myself or daughter. They
are lust -piendld.'
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-07
Notice.

Having purchased the stock and good
will ~ the book and stationery business
n George \. Hall 4 Co. Il will be con
solidated with our stock. We have en-
gagged the services ~ Mr.. George \.
Hall and he viii be- pleased 10 see his
friends IN our stationery department.
EsTuN. INoN < Co.
~ and - Monroe Street.
February -. iS.8.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-07
G. r. & I. r. r.
Inauguration Of President Elect Cleve-
lane, Washington. ID C., March
f8n,

For the above occasion the 6 K & /.
Biil prepare special tickets 10 Washing
ton H. C.. and return VIA Fort WAYNE
and tho Pennss lyania lines Rate Will
he one first class limited fare for the
round trip. tickets To- b. sold February
> b March >, inclusive. god for return
for trains leaving Washington % March
:. 4. l. LocKwooD. g. T.. s I. 4.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-07

committee said Albert n.<lge, sfand
secretary a the tss.ss Iempiass. t~stes
day " zA4li lei tbs o.sltfac tfos NE
ne< tHiidlng az flaekies pars ouf
solicitors are getting memberships fizn1
a-sasg nos. bat even Z tnef should lie
unsuccessful The buililng sAi L a sure
thing. a. foar or nfe Il us you'd Iut Il
through any hos