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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14
Tommr,n Gentle Hint.

Father" asked Tommy the other day, ''why is it that the boy is said to be the father of the mani"
 Mir. Tompkins had never given this sub ject any thought and was hardly prepared to answer offhand.
 "Why, why" he said stumblingly, its SO because it is, I suppose"
 Well, pop, since I'm your father, Pm going to give you ticket to the theater and half dollar besides. I always said that if was Q father wouldn't be so Stingy ns the rest of them are. Go in, pop, and have a good time while you're young I never had any chance myself'
 Mir. Tompkins gazed in blank astonish ment at Tommy. Slowly the significance of the hint dawned upon him. Producing Q silver dollar, he said:
 Take it, Thomas. When you really do become father, l hope it won't bs your misfortune to have a son who is smarter than yourself "-Chieago Mau.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14

of canvas. Her owner. John A. Roosevelt a New York society man and a prominent member of the Hudson River Ice Yacht club, built her q years ago and has thrice won the championship pennant with her.
 In 1881 the little Robert Scott, spreading only half the sail of the Icicle and having wire rope instead of side rails and a mast feet in front of the runner plank, met the Icicle in a match race and easily de feated her. Roosevelt immediately had the Icicle made over on the lines of the Robert Scott, and she Is now only 4S feet long and has but ISJ square feet of sail. HachtSmen generally consider that the remarkable speed of the Robert Scott was largely due to the fact that her mast was so far in front of the runner plank The Icicle since her rig was changed has covered 20 miles in the re markedly fast time of 46iS minutes.
 All ice yachtsmcn have their favorite rigs, and the controversy over them is as heated as the time honored dispute be tween EpSlishmen and Yankees as to whether tHe Cuuterboard yacht or the cut ter is the best type. \ few years ago quite a flutter was caused among yaChtsmen HhC favored the ib and mainsail ice yacht by the advent Of the latcen sail, which could be made fiat and tight as drumhead. Several latern riE-ei yachts did fairly good work, but when the Scud, with her 1S5 feet lateen sail. defeated the famous Dread naught and covered five mile course in about six minutes the partisans of the jib and mainsail type of ice yachts were greatly alarmed. It soon developed, however, that while the lateen sail gave yacht the speed of q whirlwind in a gale it was practically worthless in light or ordinary breeze The Scud has since adopted the sloop rig, which seems to be satisfactory in all kinds of weather. Cat rigGed ice yachts also have their admirers, and this type has shown very creditable speed.
 The first American ice yachts, built near Poughkeepsie fully quarter of a century ago. were crude afTairs-simply rough sleds rigged with sails Since then devotees of the sport have improved their ice skimmers until the typical yacht of today is racing machine built on scientific principles and possessing the speed of a hurricane. The origin of the sport is shrouded in the gloom of antiquity, but it is known that centuries ago the people of northern Europe possessed ice yachts, used them in traffic and prob ably raced with them as American yachts men do now.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14

A western novelty closely resembling the ice yacht is the toboggan or snow yacht. which skins over the prairies at high rate of speed. The steering gear is simply a pole, and some of the snow yachts are fitted at the masthead with flat iron wire, which acts us a sort of cOwcatcher when the yacht goes sailing under telegraph wires.
 Ice yachting is apparently one of the most dangerous sports. but despite the lightning speed attained few people have ever been injured. The first ride on an ice yacht is an experience never 10 be forgot ten. Ones breath is taken away as the great whiIewinged craft fairly flies over the ice, ones heart seems rising in his throat, and the feeling of exhilaration. of being drawn upward and away from the friendly runner plank, causes the novice to feel a strange weakness in the knees and to sling to the stays as if for dear life With the possible exception of dropping down an elevator shaft at the rate of l,OoO feet in 2O seconds in a big salt mine at Piffard, V. T.. my first trip on an ice yacht was the most thrilling ride l ever experienced. Tamil iarity with the sport, however, soon causes the ice yachting novice to forget his fears and he soon thoroughly enjoys flying over the fields of ice at e speed that causes King Eolus 10 howl with envy as he sees his speediest gales fairly distanced.
 Ice yachtSmen are great story tcllers, and the yarns they spin about ieapinE immense cracks in the ice and sailing safely over hickory blenders thin as tissue paper out Munchausen the late harou himself One veracious Hudson Ii.s- historian. who could easily give Do!-ls, things marvel ous to the famous .l,7. N-'.-la.;on. !s will ing 10 make affidavit yha: his ice yacht once cleared the broad >lst;c.4 uf open WA ter through which the \vwburG- Eishkil ferry runs. We not only cleared be cut, :" says this new George Washington; but, do you know, We went over a ferryboat, too, and the terrific draft caused by our yacht ac- tually drew ihs. ferry beats tirez up through her smokcstackS, and a trail ui flame fol lowed Us two miles down Ihe river. singe- ing holes through the Lacks uf our over coats" EAEL-. IL EATON
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14
PEN, CHlSEL AND BRUSH.

August StFindberg, the Scandinavian au- thor, has taken up his permanent residence in Berlin.
 The author known as 'Deas Cromarty is the wife of the Rev. Dr. Watson of Dun dee, Scotland
 Karl Bodmer, the well known artist, died recently in Paris, aged S5 years. He won his first laurels while in New York in 1884
 Dr. James c. Jackson has just concluded a series of communications to the Dans- vile Advertiser that has continued weekly for S3 years.
 General Lew Wallace says he was six years in writing his Prince of India" He consulted many books, but only one person his wife-in reference to the work.
 The Duchesse d'Czes has sculptured a statue which will stand very high. It is a colossal figure Of the Virgin, and will be erected on ,s of the loftieSt summits of the Rouergue mountains
 The success of Mme Grand's novel, "The Heavenly Twins," remains the most nota- ble literary occurrence of the year in Lon don. Another three volume edition Is com. ing out there-the third in this form. This Is rare circumstance in England
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14
EDUCATIONAL ECHOES.

This country has B law schools, with 345 teachers and ,906 students.
 Bulgaria recently sent 20 common-school teachers to Switzerland to investigate edu- cational methods
 New Jersey has l,6SS school buildings, 4,644 teachers and total enrollment of PAS, : 2S4. The sum spent last year dl the school system was &, ,964, ,677.25.
 The number of schoolhouses in Nebraska has more than doubled in the last 10 years, and the school children are now about three times as many as 10 years ago.
 The University of Chicago puts women on the same basis as men, whether stu dentso teachers. Its History and Political Science club has two or three young women on its list of officers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14
White to play and sui mate in two moves
 SOLUTIONS. sbaQ.
ArIstIppes on Women.

Aristippes, the Greek philosopher, was once asked by a friend what sort of a wo- man he ought to choose for wife. His answer was: II cannot recommend any sort, for if she is fair she will deceive you; if plain, you will dislike her. If she is poor, she will ruin you; if rich, you will be her slave. If she k clever. she will despise you; if ignorant, she will bore you, and if she is spitetul she will tor ment you"
 Perhaps this opinion of the Greek sage should be taken with grain of salt, us the great thinkers of Greece entertained such perverse notions of woman's charac- ter, that the question w0s actually raised among them whether women had souls Munchener Neueste Nachrichten
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14

THIS Is d good week to do your Christ mas shopping in. The stores of Water bury are filled from top to bottom with articles for the holiday trade. Dry goods, jewelry, house furnishing goods bric-a- brac of every kind and hue, objects of Use to add to its comfort are displayed in magnificent profusion. The merchants are ready, the salesmen are waiting, the counters and shop windows are brilliant, and the dense crowds that will make shop ping 50 wearisone and veXatious a little later have not yet made their appearance. Whether you are man or woman whether you propose buying much or little, you will act wisely if you purchase your holiday presents this week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14
NOTICE

Notice Is hereby given that sealed pro posals for furnishing the Waterbury fire department - tons of stove and 25 tons of eEs. Lehich. coal will be received by the clerk of the board of fire commissioners up to and including December Is. at 7:S0 o'clock r. m at the mayors office. in the City hall building Coal 10 he thoroughly screened and to be delivered during the ensuing year in the several engine houses in such quantities and at such times as the chief engineer may direct. The board re- serves the right to reject any and all bids
 BOARD OF FIRE COMNIIS LOVERS,
 By W. R. MATTIsox, Clerk.
 Waterbury. Dec. \. 1898.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14

A MANUFACTURING company in Whining ton, Delaware, stopped its whistles thirteen years ago because it was com- plained of as nuisance, and at the same time informed it's workmen that any man who was late would be fined 25 cents. In all the years since then only two men have been fined for tardiness, and the question is asked: What need is there for a noisy whistle to call employees to work eny- where:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14
Inc Enect ofthe Bicycle snlk,.

The exact influence of the bicycle sulky in bringing about the reduction of the pac- ing and truIJ;ug records has not yet been and probably uuvcT will be properly deter mined. That 1t has had some influence TO one will deny, but that it has accelerated the speed of the recorl breakers by four or five seconds iS not within the bounds of reason. says The Horseman. The performances of Mascot, Pointer, Flying Jib and Robert J. not 10 speak of the enormous acccS>iuns to the select 2:lO and 2:I5 lists, prove Conclu- sively that we have faster paCers now than We ever had before, the supporters of the ancient records 10 the contrary uotwith- standing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14
Plenty of Time.

A dude, while walking along the streets, met little boy. who asked him the time.
 Ten minutes to O. says the dude.
 We'll says the boy, ''at 9 o'clock get your hair cri:." and he took to his heels and ran. the dulc after him, when, turning a corner, th, dude came in contact with n PoliCeInaI. nearly knocking him down
 'Wh%ss ups" said the policeman.
 The dudc very much out of breath, said
 ''You sCc that young Urchin running along IEerc, He asked me the time told him 10 minutes to Q, and he said. Al 3 o'clock get your hair cut.'''
 Well" says the policeman. what are you running for' You've eight minutes more yet Good News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14
SIMPLE SALVE.

An old remedy for nose bleeding is to put a drop of vinegar in the ear.
 Lemon juice and sugar mixed very thick is useful to relieve coughs and sore throats. It must be very acid as well as sweet.
 Babies and young children dressed in white are thought by medical men to be more susceptible to colds and infectious diseases than those clad in dark, warm col ors.
 Neuralgia of the feet and limbs can be cured by bathing night and morning with salt and water as hot as can be borne. . coarse towel
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14
FASTER THAN THE WIND
Ice Yachts That Even Leave
 King Eolus Behind.
SPEEDING TWO MILES A MINUTE.

Winter Sport That Is Thrilling In the
 Extremc-SOme Famous Yachts and
 What They Cost-RemarkabIe Stories
 Told by Yarn Spinning Ice Hachtsmen.
 "Zippeel Zipp! walkee back n milel' is the laconic description a Chinaman is said to have given of his first ride down q tobOg- gan slide. The same description, minus the walking back part, would answer very well for ride on an ice yacht, for ice yacht ing is forward and back 'Zippeel Zip-' Such a trip is almost literally a ride on 8 cyclone, for when an ice yacht is flying over
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14
contIncn,oI Chs.. Congress.

The annual continental chess congress will be held in Terre Haute, Ind, on Feb. 27. While the tournament is open to chess masters of the world, Canadian and United States players only are expected. The prizes are larger than ever before There is S1. 500 now in hand for the first fund and $700 for special prizes. In addition $l 200 has been contributed to pay the hotel bills of con- testants, the number to be limited to A0. but the tournament will proceed if 20 are present.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14
N. .H.&H. Railroad Time Table
 June II. IssS
 NAUGATUCK DIVISION.

Trains leave Waterbury as roIiows: For NEW YORK-t-NS. TSo saS los0AuIa S2S. sSS p m Sundav. 41s pm Return. s.al. sou. 1a0S n m: Ion an1 Rs. nm. sunday. s-al a m- For NEW HAVEN. via NauEatuck Iunctfnr- T@ sss m: i-eS. SsA sES r Vi. DeThy Junction so6 s-e6. lo-so a m.l SsS sk8pm.
 Return via NauEatuck Junction at lN m. Sunday. 500 m Via Derby Junctf0-, Ioo a-42 a. m; I2oo 22o S-Sa T-to p un Sunday S-iA m. For RInGEIDRT-SnS. T-Sa STA Isso A E, 2. Is. S-2S- sSs ? m- Sunday ElS rn Return af : loS. a-4o a m : I2no 2 sS BSn fN nm Sunday SIS am For ASSONIA-SOS. T-So. ses. loso c m I1R sAS sSS 100 tmiIedl ? ID. Sunday AIs m.
 Return ct T.s0. lo-aI- a m IaSl sIni. s.ia a,s nm Sunday s ts a m - Fnr rWATEKTOWN-SlG4. s-sT. ll.IT c r ER B-Ia. T.O4 ? m. Saturday sls m. Return at el1S . TsS ioSo ID ;aGo kN aa pm. Saturday TSs ID. For TIIONASTON-sS1 nI7 ID. sKa aEs eco m Sunday SIS m-
 Return at .os. TSS.. l0.2S m:a2Easp m Sunday s-l7 m- For TORRINGTON-s-S2 u.Ia ID as1 asa. 900 m. Sunday sos 6 m.
 Return at s-ly. T-Sl- IO9o n; 1Sa sos p n. Sunday SIS D m- For wINSTED-sS2 I1l3 6 ID; SIsA sS4 slos Rtsnrn ss ns1i ssa ria s4s n ' sAaA AAp R. CT. r.HHnsTKsD. asA FszAssaG
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14
A SIur nt the Sex,

''I say, WcStSiGr. did you see my wife go down this street awhile agOf" said liar lem man 10 a friend whom he met on One Hundred and Twent y-fifth street
 ''Yr~. she passed good while ago-at least au hour ago"
 Then ,uvpu~c it's no use trying to over take hers'
 Why, certainly. You can overIake her inside of lc minutes The sidewalk Is just lined with the show windows of millinery stores and cOnfectioneTies ''-American In dnstrr
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14
All About a Horse.

A horses brain averages in weight from l6 to D ounces. The heart of q horse beats 40 times minute and sends ounces of blood through the veins and arteries at each beat; 9Oo pounds pass through the heart in an hour, l0 +5 tons in 2i hours and nearly 400 tons in d year, There are lT0 bones iu the whole structure Of the horse, and they weigh from llO to I2S pounds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14

TIE latest edition of the Wilson tariff bill reduces the limit of wearing apparel which may be brought in free of duty from $500 worth to S25O worth. This ought to answer all practical purposes. though it may cause more or less annoyance to pee the matter of raiment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14
THE OANSE DU VENTRE.

The dansc du ventre feels put cut at not finding du vent in New York city-Phila- delphia Record.
 New York refuses the danse du ventre. High kicking of all kinds goes, but that's too low.-Philadelphia Times
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14
AInHarachnte.

The Wife-The building is on fire, We are seven stories from the grOunl. and our re treat is cut of.
 The Husband lcalmlyl-Pnt on your hoopskirts and balloon sleev ss. darling. l will clasp you about the waist. and we will sail gently to the Ground-Truth.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14
coneernIuc the Earth. Surface.

According to Dr. Oppel, about l,7oo, ,ooo square miles of the earth's surface are un- inhabited or ownerless, about S,0OO.OoO square miles more without settled govern ment. and the remaining 45,ooo,ooo square miles are occupied by definite %tates
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14
Making the Distinction.

Do you enjoy going to sehoOlf' asked the youths uncle "Yes, sir l enjoys Soin all right. It's sittin still in school after get there that l don't ike."-washingtOn Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14
The Anchor Nurse In Billiards.

Since the great match between Schaeter and Ives in Chicago the-c has been much
 discussion ia billiard circles concerning the anchor nurse. a new method of play that
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14
New York & New England

Passenger Train Service week days Noveul-
 ter ls. lss1S TraiDS leave Waterbury for BOSION-5 S1 m I2-SS- S-sS D m PEONlpENCE---s a n lasS a-ss m NI-N YORK Via BrawSter-s05 a n 205 n- MORCFSTER-7-s -so a m r s p ID. NEW LnNbuN-s-SE a n l2 -S5. SsS p m. PlTNAM.5sso 8 m l-c2 S-SS p m MlIllMANTIC-5-a1 ID laSS S.S5 m SPklNGElEl-D-9i6 d m S-5S D m. NEW HAVEN via PlainviIe-5-So. IO-4s n HARTFo3D-7Sa s0s. Io:.sa ID. lasa ss.
 SISpm-
 NEW BRtTAIN-5sa sOs lO4s,a ID 1ass sH PLAINyfLLE-7so. sos. lO,4s a m lass .-ss. ERIsTOI-7so, eos. lO.ss m l2Sa sSs. TERRYviLIE-7so. o.os. lo,4sa m l2s SIS
 SIS m
 WATERTIILE--7-aa a.ns.Io4samsA& slspm. INION ClTN-f s-1S 2-oS ? m. TDMANTlC-f SIS m s-o5. SD m. SOU ITHFOkD-s-0s a a-dS. ? m. IDMPERACG NALLEN-SuS a m 1os SANDY HOOK-s.os m 20s. pm. HAMLElNILIE-sO a m a-c% D m pANBCRl-sOS m 3.O5 m. uso. & ID ktEN N$T EltS-S0S a m auS ll-sO p m ElSHhIl-l-ON-HUDS DSON-SoS ID aA5 D m sr- ljnEhampton- Elmira. Jamestown Clave-
 land. Akrrn and Chicago SOS a m 2lns m lFl' IHhEEfSIE via HoPeweu SOS m.
 lI-so ?. m
 sunday trains Hartford and Bostnn
 2-sS m S-fS D.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14
meRIOeN BRANCH.

GO4NG EASI isave Waterhury-New England station ! ?. 9toa m aSo ? n Dublin street: 500 9-is m-. 500 m. GOING WEST , !save Meriden for Waterbury Tss a n : t--sE 6-S0 ? m.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14

The so called Egyptian theater imported from the Chicago Midway has been pulled by the police in New York. It speaks we'll for the metropolis that it couldn't stomach the vicious danse du ventre.-Atlanta Jour
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14
ARRIVE

N Dublin street sa40. a m iSs -spu. N Waterbury. New England station. s-ss a n. 2-po sso p m.
 H.R- BABCOCK
 ,- Gen Pass Agent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14
Tho Great Feat.

First Reporter-We got the scoop on you in that robbery in the street car. We were the only paper that published the name of tho piclzpocket, his arrest and the recovery of the money.
 Second Ditto Yes, but we were the only paper that gave tho number of tho car.-Boston Transcript
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14
Tle Dc1nucraf<
c. and NJ. T. NALoNEY. PuHLIsHERs.

Letters and communications should bear case as a guarantee of good faith. Anony- nous communications will not be printed.
 Any, irreSulariJy in delivery should be re- ported to the office at once.
 Entered at the Post office at Waterbury as secOnd-class matter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14
Now He's InRe,

There was a young fellow from Me, On whom the girls looked with dtsde. To get him @ wife
 He's tried all his life, And still he Is looking in ve.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14

SUBSCRIPTION RATES One year. $500 Three mos. $l.9S Six months 35G One month. .I2
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14
We Greet You
 WITH Baby'S First
 Christmas.

masterpiece which hangs in the gal lery of your memory, forever fresh and beautiful, a mothers infinite love. a fathers tender care.
 We trust however our Baby's First Christmas may be sufficiently attractive to hold for itself and us place in your re- gard until we shall again visit you with another refreshing Souvenir.
 This Beautiful Souvenir will be given away at all our stores for one week, com mencing.
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