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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-10
4 sAsy,s COY Basket.
4 wicker Clothesbaaket Trausforrned Il
to Tasteful Couch,


to q Tasteful Couch.
There are cradles and cradles, and ON.
herewith described has neither friIl moi
furbelow, but is just a plain wicker
clothes basket, such as housewives ust
for bringing up the weeks wash. Fol-
lowing are young mothers directions
for making it, as given in the Gofdef
Days. She says:
You know" said she, that necessity
is the mother of invention. 1t was dirt
case of playing nurse and general utility
servant as well which compelled me tt
put on my thinking cap. Finding that
baby must be my care, in spite of the
fact that household duties of all kind.
also claimed my attention, l asked my.
self, What's to be done?
i knew that should in time hit upor
something as thoroughly restful for the
youngster as it would be helpful to me
One day, while sorting out the weeks
linen, it suddenly flashed across me thai
the roomy wicker beside me might bt
made to solve the perplexing question
Padded and furnished, saw before me-
not only a cozy couch for the toddler
but a means as well of carrying baby
AAohA AoOLA " IOOAA "lluOul the Sl12nE
est inconvenience, and l can truthfully
say that | now have a cradle in every
apartment in the house.
If need to go to any corner remot,
from the nursery, have only to pick NJ
baby, basket and all. Since have sci
up my novelty cradle am prepared t.
meet almost any emergency, with baby
by my side. Cake baking is no Longer
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-10
CHAPTER II.
THE TOWN OF THETFoRD AND ToMBs OF
MY ANCESTORS

THE TOWN OF THETFoRD AND ToMBs OF
MY ANCESTORS.
On my arrival in London | halted
there two or three days to make inquir-
les and get my wits into working order.
I soon decided that l must get back
among the old country towns and vii
lagos. There I would begin a series of
antiquarian researches. l would be a
young American specially interested in
old churches and churchyards.
Wishing to at once get into some old
and thickly settled section of the coun-
try, took the Great Eastern road and
went up into Norfolk.
Speaking of my antiquarian hobby and
special fondness of old churches and
churchyards to a fellow passenger, he
mentioned the town of Thetford, ON the
Little Ouse, in Norfolk county (and part
ly in Suffolk, as a place in which
might see some very old churches still
standing and the ruins of others much old
er. There, on the Norfolk side of the
Ouse," said my fellow passenger, you
will see St. Peters, called the ''black
church" because built CT flint. Also in
Ehetford, on the Suffoll; side of the Ouse,
you will find St. Mary's church, large
matched structure, with a lofty square
tower. And in Thetford you will see
the remains of Cluniac priory and 9TH
err religious edifces."
Ny fellow traveller appeared to be
quite an antiquarian himself. He said
Thetford was very ancient town, even
for England, and told me 50 much about
the place that l decided to make the
town my headquarters and from it for
time prosecute my archaeological re-
searches. though it is only about 95 miles
out from London.
AS there are in Norfolk county alone
no fewer than 200 parishes, l had before
me an excellent hunting ground. very
soon discovered that l had landed in
what must have been the original rock
cry or hatchery of the JohnsonS i'll Eng
land. The ground was full of the crop
pings" of Johnsons of both high and low
degree; also there were "Johnstones, "
''JonsonS, and even "Johnssons."
did not devote much time to the ex-
animation of the large cemeteries in
Thetford, but at once set to work at
prospecting" the old dilapidated church
yards of the neighboring parishes, many
of them so overgrown with weeds and
brambles as to be in what We would call
shocking condition" However, the
people explained that they were now al
most disused and many of them wholly
deserted on account of the shifting of
the population, so many people leaving
the farms and going into the large man
ufacturing towns. As you can imagine,
all this suited my purpose we'll.
After prospecting" about week
found Sir Archibald Johnson in an
old parish churchyard. who had de
parted this life in 1898. The tombstone
was about feet in height and of pro
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-10
WATERBURY EVENING DEMocRAT FRIDAY NOVEMBER TO- 1893
E us out. Al, Sam, we're a set q 81

rule us out. An, Sam, were a set Of d.
cial lepersT'
They must be queer kind of Amer
icans," ventured I.
They are Just as l have told you,
and they are growing worse every year.
With their various kinds of pilgrim So
cieties they are cultivating this sort
of thing. AS we are socially ostracized
here among these descendants of the
Mayhower pilgrims, l am seriously
thinking of selling everything / possess
in the place for whatever can get and
moving west or south.
My father possessed really beautiful
place. Everything had been arranged
to his mind, and he had hoped to com
fortably and happily end his days in the
beautiful little village. What he said
worried me greatly.
Besides this worriment on my fathers
account, was chatting not little in my
own harness. There was cause for this
chatting, and q very bewitching little one
it was, Notwithstanding it owned to the
name of Bradford. On my side it was a
case of love at first sight All, what
sweet little Mayf1ower it was! From
the moment l first set eyes upon Pru-
L L
my fate" as the saying is.
Judge, then, of my disappointment
when l learned from my sisters that
Prudence Bradford was upon the very
apex of the pilgrim pyramid-was the
Mayf1ower of the Mayfiowers. They
said that owing to the peculiar social
conditions existing in the village it
would be almost impossible for me to
obtain an introduction to the young lady
or to in any way make her acquaintance.
Besides, they had heard that Prudence
was reserved for her cousin Standish,
Bradford of the bluest blood. Ny sis
tiers being ostracized in Pasonagessit so
ciety, their brother could expect no
kinder fate. But where there is a will
there is a way.
The houses of Rev. Nantucket Sperm
and Captain Shrimp constituted neutral
ground, as soon discovered. Very soon
after this discovery 1 managed to make
the acquaintance of Prudence Bradford.
found her as good natured and sweet
as she looked. Not a sign of the pride
of pedigree did l find in Prudence. l
will not say that on her side it was also
a case of love at first sight, but it was
very like it. She now accuses me of
having "hypnotized her" At all events,
we progressed very rapidly, and soon
there was very good understanding be-
tween us.
Soon grew so bold that ventured to
stroll home with her to the castle of the
Bradford of all tine Bradfords. There
met my Waterloo. Prudence was hus-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-10

portionate width. The inscription was
in a good state OF preservation, which
considered fortunate circumstance.
The date was about what required for
a great-great- grandfather.
BY the side of the tomb of Sir Archi-
bald was that of his beloved WIFE"
Eleanor, who had closed her eyes upon
things mundane two years earlier than
her lord.
surveyed this new and unexpected
find" with great satisfaction. Instant
ly decided to extend my original plan
and take back with me a great-great
grandmother as well as a great-great.
grandfather. \ sense of justice and
the eternal fitness of things told me
that to carry away Sir Archibald and
leave Lady Eleanor behind would be
simply outrageous. AS they had not
been separated in life. they should not
be in death. l knew my father we'll
enough TO feel sure that he would be de-
lighted with Lady Eleanor: that he
would receive her with the greatest en-
thusiasm.
The next day, while wandering aim
lessly in another old churchyard, l
CHANGED upon an earl, one Reginald
tombstone. He was hidden away in
thicket of briars. why not go in for
an earl while I am about it, I asked
myself. This earl for a moment sorely
tempted me, but it soon occurred to me
that he was rather too ancient for my
use, the date on his tombstone being
1880. After due reflection arrived at
the conclusion that good, we'll matched
pair, though of lower rank, would DO
preferable in the game was about to
play to lone earl.
Besides all this, there was fitness of
the names of the pair had at first found
that seemed almost providential. My
fathers name when given in full is James
Archibald johnson, and have sister
Eleanor. Thoughts of these curious Co
medicines made me resolve to cling to
my first find. Indeed began to feel a
sort of affection for the old couple. My
sister would be in raptures when took
home to her the remains of Lady Flea
nor, her great-great-gr
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-10
THE OUNCE.

Five women are now on the school COM
n,fssioners' board in New York state
The increase of schools in every country
has generally been attended hy a decrease
OF crime.
Ii costs but 81 ~ a yesr for each man.
woman and child To support the public
schools Of the country,
Children in the Isle Of Man study spell
ing by singing the component letters of a
word in concert To a nrom"t"uou~ chant Of
two notes
According to official statistics, the total
number of schools in the whole German en-
pire Is %. So; pupils. 1.g4a,ts>S; teachers,
~. nSSs. of whom Is, 80 are women
Professor Henry Drummoud. the Glss-
cow teacher, says the universities in the
United States arc something the country
has reason 10 be proud of. and their chairz
of philosophy are, rule, worthy the ad,
mirstion of Europe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-10
THE HOuSEKEsPER.

The sticky juice Of the marshmallow root
mixed with the finest chalk forms a cement
for onyx, ground glass or pottery.
To prevent crockery glaze from cracking.
place the crockery in a boiler of cold water
and give it good boiling. Let the crockery
remain in the water till cold.
Clipped spots in parian may be filed
with plaster of parian dust and oyster
lime of the finest sort. mixed with the white
of eggs and smoothed with the bowl of
spoon.
Much OF the heavy cake and bread is the
result of the oven door heing banged when
closed. Close the door rs gently As posi-
BILE. Nearly every one opens 1t gently
enough.
To remove claret stains from atablecloth
nut salt on Immediately a1d thickly over
the spot. Rinse I'm cold WAGER before wash
ing. IL not entirely removed apply lemon
juice and dry in the sun
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-10
SOMETHING NEW IN BABYLANp.

interrupted by frequent flights to the
second floor; visitor may Gnger &C
hbitum without my praying for release
and the sewing room is enlivened not
only by the whir of the machine, but by
infantile prattle as we'll"
1t is an easy task to pad the sides OF
the basket with cotton batting, draw,
ing over the same gay cretonne. plair
linen or cambria. A hair mattress, cut
to fit the bottom of the basket; little
pillow. with tiny sheets, and spread OF
coverlet of cheesecloth, tufted, complete
the outfit of this rockerless cradle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-10

In the Craze of Sir archibald found q
tcry lcell preserved skeleton.
sons. If my master sends me down here
to do job o work, I'm going to do it
according to orders. If there's any having
or SIGH fussing, that's his look out
Tom said he might as we'll have the
job as another and would keep mum
about the business-T had but to say
when was ready.
This matter arranged, went to the
churchyard the next day in my working
dress and diSinterred the remains. In
the grave of Sir Archibald found very
well preserved skeleton. 1t showed him
to have been a tall and powerful man.
an ancestor to be proud of. The coffin
was much destroyed and crumbled al
most at touch. On it found silver
plate containing the name and coat of
arms of the deceased, and in lit among
some dust and scraps of cloth a number
of large silver gilt buttons bearing the
family crest. These were prizes to be
treasured. In the grave of Lady Eleanor
found nothing except few bones and
plain gold ring-doubtless her we'd
ding ring. On her coffin was plate
similar to that found in the other grave.
After the remains had been carefully
packed in their respective trunks, and
the graves filled, leveled and strewn with
dry leaves and other rubbish, went to
the wharf and informed Tom that all
was in readiness. After he had deliv-
cred the load he had on his dray, we went
out to the churchyard and loaded on the
boxes. The only work about the job
was the carrying out of the boxes cog
tanning the tomhstones, aud we soon had
them on the dray. Indeed before sun
set we had all at the station ready for
shipment to London the next morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-10


says about the in
toxicating swirl"
on the stage il
sure to command
attention.
When asked q
few days ago for
some inside infor-
nation about her
method of dane
ing, its acquire
ment, require
ments, etc, she
said: There is a
great deal of pleas
ure in ballet dane
ing and a great
deal more of hard
work l began the
latter when 5years
of age and cannot
stop until the day
comes when l shall
retire. One must
begin very young
in order to obtain
the proper aeNibil-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-10

Bread if baked five minutes Longer
than necessary is dry and insipid. Ar
soon as it does not stick to knitting
needle pressed through the loaf it is
done Remove at once and rub the toy
crust with butter, then cover with 8
thick cloth You will find it deliciou:
and long keeping. After three days, if q
little dry. place it on the toaster three
minutes before II is needed. You will
be surprised to see how moist it is.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-10

Oysters to be broiled should first be
dipped in one-half cracker dust, one-hali
bread crumbs. Broil on creased broilel
two minutes on each side and serve on
toast. Salt and pepper may be mixed
with cracker dust.
Oysters to be deviled ought first 10 be
drained, then laid in lemon juice and
melted butter. seasoned with pepper, fol-
Is minutes. Then dip i'll egg and crack.
err dust and fry.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-10

An Illinois housewife says on the sub
ject of stove polishing: link stove polish
with strong soap suds: this gives lusteI
without too much hard work. Some use
vinegar with the backing. This is good
but prefer the strong soap suds. Fol-
the nickel trimmings on the stove use
whiting mixed with kerosene. put il
on with one cloth, then polish with dry
one. Old pieces of flannel are good for
polishing nickel Wash the mica in the
stove doors with vinegar.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-10

THE PEOPLE OF THE TOWN OF PASoNA-
GESSIT

L l.
THE PEOPLE OF THE TOWN OF PASONA-
GESSIT.
Sam then proceeded to tell me his story
as follows:
You know that my father, James a.
johnson, left San Francisco about four
years ago pretty well fixed as the say
ing is. With what he made here and
down at the Bay" he had very nearly
two millions i'll good. solid gold coin.
He Went back to New England TO found
a home i'll which to end his days. After
spending months i'll looking about he at
last fixed upon the village of PaSonages-
sit. near the old whaling town of New
Bedford, Mass.
In Pasonagessit he built palatial
mansion-the finest private residence in
the village. His grounds We're also the
finest. As for carriages and horses, no
man i'll the place could ever approach
my father. He had also fine library
and some fine and valuable paintings
not paintings from over the sea. but the
work Of our own leading artists.
OF all this l had heard through letters
from my sisters before l went home. l
expected TO find my father, mother and
all the family perfectly happy. Judge
of my surprise and sorrow when dis
covered that they We're quite the con-
trary. was not long in getting at the
facts-at the real situation.
In the village of Pasonagessit resided
two high privates,8 Captain Shrimp
and Rev. Nantucket Sperm. All the
rest of the inhabitants were Bradfords,
whose progenitor came over in the May
fower-so at least it seemed TO me. Ny
people were looked upon as upstarts-a
family without a pedigree-and they
were snubbed on all sides.
Soon as l made this discovery, which
heart in my bosom, took occasion to
speak Of it to my father.
Sam, my boy, you are right" said
he. 1T is true. You see how it is here.
These people have a sort of petty. mar
row pride of ancestry that causes them
to act in very clannish manner. All
of their societies and social gatherings
so smack of the pilgrim fathers of the
colony of Plymouth that all who can
not claim descent from said fathers are
barred. There is here a sort of aristoc-
racy of the descendants of the first
squads of emigrants that landed on these
shores, and all others are looked upon
as nobodies. Your sisters are as well
educated, as well hammered and as good
in every way as the daughters of our
neighbors, yet they are snubbed. We
are an outcast family. All their social
parties are parties of pedigree-sances-
try and the 'Mayfower pilgrims al
ways come up in one war or another &c
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-10
WaterburyFire Alarm
LOCATION OF BOXES.

TnCATTnC OF pnvrC
The following arc the Fire Alarm Signals
un,1sr the new system.
~ Rogers Il Bro
Ia Cor Fast Main and Niagara streets.
- Cor Fast Main and Wolcott road.
- Cor High and Walnut streets.
:. Cor Fast Main and Cherry streets.
- or Fast Main and Cole streets
a, Cor North Fin and Kipgsbury streets.
- O. orth Elm, North Main and Grove
Streets.
a. w.+arhurx Manufacturing coE1pany"
az CIR North Main and North streets.
- Cor buckingham and Cooke streets.
a. Cn- Grnva and Prospect streets.
a. Co.. hillside avenue and Pine street.
"a Cnr Johnson and Watervillc streets
49, Tho platt Bros 4 Co.
80 Waterbury Clock company movement
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-10

The form of cushion known as bolster
adds greatly to the comfort of an easy
chair 1t is hung on the top of the
back in such way as 10 just catch the
back of the head.
As these cushions are small they are
usually stuffed with down. though
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-10

the ballet of Versailles particularly the
adagio movement, which is the most try
ing of all. keep pretty quiet for the rest
of the day, for my work at night is most
arduous, and have to keep in the best of
condition.
Even after one has become a premiere she
is still in the hands of teacher. l find it
necessary to go to ballet master every
now and then in order to be corrected of
some bad habit.
1t will be seen by the foregoing that the
life of ballet dancer is not the perpetual
holiday it is popularity supposed to be. IL
may also be added that the salary is not OF
the phenomenal proportions which news
paper photographers delight to mention.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-10

An exchange says that blotter can
be made that will remove ink spots from
paper Take thick blotting paper and
steep ii several times in solution of OK.
alic acid. While the ink is moist apply
the blotter, and the ink will be entirely
removed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-10

1 POSSESS MYSELF OF THE ASHES OF Ny
ANCESTORS
Having decided upon the transfer
snce" of Sir Archibald and Lady Flea
NOS. made careful measurements OF
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-10

CUSHION FOR BACK OF CHAIR
other material may be used. A good
size is Il inches long and IS inches in
circumference. 1t may be covered with
brocade or embroidered silk. One end
may be finished with rosette of silk
and lace and the other with bow of
ribbon. The cushion is suspended by a
loop of ribbon finished with bow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-10
ABOUT BALLET DANCING
An Experts Views of a Little
Understood Subject.
LITTLE PLEASURE. MUCH WORK.

How Clara QualItx Became y Famous Dan
cer-The Practice Necessary to Prevent
Refrigeration -Arehed Ipstepa-Soms
Interesting Details
Clara Qualitz is one Of the most success
full ballet dancers in America, and what she
doesn't know about her chosen profession
Is not worth knowing Therefors what she
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-10

Copyright, lSsls, by American Press Associa-
toni
PROFMIAL
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-10

Our $3.50 Hat cannot be sold
elsewhere less than $50, and
our 50. so Hat is the best quail
ty now manufactured
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-12-13
Washington News,

w B. Hornblower of New York who
failed OF confirmation by the last senate a.
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, was
renominated by the President.
Mr. Bland of Missouri introd uced his new
silver bill in the house. 1t is free coinage
measure, providing for the coinage Of
standard silver dollars Of 4l2l grains.
Measures are now pending before con-
gress for the admission of New Mexico,
Arizona and Utah to statehood.
Joseph B. Doe of Wisconsin has been
nominated for Assistant Secretary of War
Net customs duties aggregating sass l59
have been paid on Worlds Fair exhibits
which have been sold or retained in this
country The value of these exhibits is
$4,000. 600.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-12-13
rcLrpsgs IN 1894.

In tho year 1891 there will be four
sclipses-two OF the sun and two ofthe moon
and transit of the planet Mercury across
the suns disk. as follows
l. A partial eclipse Of the moon. March 81,
visible In the United States west OF the Tooth
meridian, where the moon will set with the
eclipse still on. This will be n small eclipse
OF 2.97 digits, or about one-fourth OF the
moons apparent diameter. and upon the
southern limb. This eclipse returns April l.,
1912. when II will be still smaller and II will
pass of in an Appulse, April 18th, 1880.
II. An annular eclipse ofthe sun, April 8,
invisible in America.
III. partial eclipse Of the moon, septem-
Der l4-l5. visible throughout North America
size, when greatest, 2.77 digits, and upon the
northern limb Of the moon.
~. A total eclipse Of the sun, April Goth,
invisible in United States.
V. A transit OF the planet Mercury across
the suns disk. November 10th, visible
throughout the United States. The planet
will enter upon the suns disk on the east
side, and pass upward and across the same,
occupying 6h. i3m. 22s. in so doing.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-12-13
Anims,s--Deccivers Ever.

Swindling and deceit are known
among animals In military stables
horses are known TO have pretended
to be lame In order TO avoid going
into military exercise. A chimpan-
zee had been fed on cake when sick;
after his recovery he often feigned
coughing in order to procure dainties
The cuckoo sometimes lays its eggs In
the sparrow's nest, and to make the
deception surer 1t takes away one OF
the sparrow's eggs
Animals are conscious OF their de-
ceit, as shown by the fact that they
try to operate secretly and noiselessly;
they show sense OF guilt IL detected; /;
they take precautions in advance to
avoid discovery; In some case3 they
manifest regret and repentance.
Thus, bees which steal often hesi-
tate before and after their exploits,
as If they feared punishment Some-
one described how monkey COM
mitted theft; while he pretended to
sleep the animal regarded him with
hesitation, and stopped every time
his master moved or seemed on the
point of awakening. Such, and many
more well-known facts may be due
TO fear Of punishment which natur-
ally follows a misdeed, just as is OBJ
'erved among habitual thieves
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-12-13
A woman,s Athletic Feat.

"Women are beginning TO take a
great interest in sports" observed
the Casual Caller, as he sat down
on the edge Of the Sporting Editors
desk.
"Yes; they attend baseball and
football games quite numerously," re-
piled the latter.
IL noticed in a morning paper quite
feat in the jumping line performed
by woman"
81 didn't notice that" replied the
oracle on sports, with great interest.
"Show 1t TO me-"
IL can't show II to you, for / have
MT the paper with me, but ] can tell
you about It,"
swell ?"
Il forget her name, but l remem-
Der distinctly the details OF her
jump"
well, let's have them," said the
newspaper man, impatiently.
"She jumped bail"
Then the Casual Caller made wide
jump, too, and reached the door only
trife in advance Of paper weight
one and half pounds heavy.-Pitts.
burg Telegraph.