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Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-04
SCENE AT THE ASYLUM.

LITTLE ROCK, Oct. 8.-The remains of Dr. Ingate were dug out of the asylum ruins this morning and taken to the under takers. The asylum is damaged to the ex- tent of $150, ,000. lf
 A most miraculous thing occurred at Fourth aud Martin streets. A carpenter named Clark, with his wife aud baby, were occupying a room in the house when the storm struck it., blowing the roof from over their heads and tearing away the walls around them, leaving tine inmates untouched and unharmed in the center of the floor. The instruments of the weather forecaster were blown away.
 The insane asylum authorities report the following patients missing: Percy Jones, Dennis Callahan, James McEuters, Will liam M. Miller, William Surrat, Joseph w. Johnson and George w. Askerman. Thousands of people have gone out to the asylum, where large force of men is at work removing the debris.
 The destruction on east Markham street, covering four blocks, along which the wholesalers are located, is even greater than first reported. Following are the latest estimated losses:
 Dickinson Hardware company, $10, ,00O {; Charles F. Penzel company, $5000 damage on stock caused by the collapse of the former frm's new building; Baum block, three stories, $2000 on building; Max EIkan and the old Robinson hotel, 5000; Oak Leaf hotel and several adjoining smaller buildings badly wrecked, loss 5000. l.. Volmer 6 Co. s loss will reach $15, ,000.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-04
WON ON A FOUL,

DENVER, Col, Oct. 3.-Denver Ed Smith won his fight with Lawrence Farrell this evening on a foul in the sixth round.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-04

TROOPS FOR SIAM. PARIS, Oct. 8.-A detach ment of troops
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-04
And Rent Asunder by a Fierce
 Cyclone.
AN EYE WITNESS TALKS
And Tells of the Storms Work. The Asylum Wreck.
 Some of the Losses.

MEMPHI6, Tenn, Oct. 3.-Charles Joseph, railroad man of Memphis, was in Little Rock last night during the cyclone.
 .'l was standing on the corner of Main and Third streets.'' said he, "about 7:30 o'clock, when heard an awful noise and roaring. It was unlike any ordinary sound. In moment there was burst of wind, and l ran across the street into stairway. Like lightning the storm burst in all of its fury. The rear of the building in which l stood was torn away. Across the street l saw a telegraph pole torn to pieces. A horse and buggy stood near the sidewalk. They were blown across the pavement and slammed against the side of wall. Main street from Third to Mark ham was torn to piecas and filled with debris. On Markham street, opposite the state buildings. several houses were un- roofed. Down Markham, east, the wind tore off the roofs of houses and tore down many others az far as Rock street, dis tance of half mile. This is the heart of the business portion of Little Rock. Be- tween Markham and the river, from the state buildings AS far east as tho Little Rock and Fort smith depot, great damage was done, number of buildings being torn QOWn. OuL lnlro SLrest, west from Main, the wind did great damage, unroofing many residences and tearing down others.
 ''After two minutes the wind ceased and then the rain fell in torrents. 1 walked out into the street and moved up towards Markham street. All the electric light wires were blown down and the city was in darkness. Around the Western Union tel. egraph office every building was wrecked. Markham street, from the Alias block to Rock street, was filled with torn .imbers, fallen walls, broken glasses and other ma terial. The whole city was in confusion and every one seemed to have lost his head.
 'sAt 10 o'clock 1 crossed the river into Argenta and the residents of that town knew nothing of the cycloue. When l left all was still confusion.o
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-20
Cleaning Stained Garme ents.

Many garment is hopelessly ruined because stains are not properly eradicat- ed at the time A writer in the New York Tribune explains that, like poison, each stain has it's own peculiar antidote, which, if applied before the material is washed, is quite efficacious. Fruit stains may be readily removed if the material is immediately stretched over a basin or pan and boiling water poured over the spot. For an ink stain a thick paste made of starch and cold water and al lowed to dry on the stain will remove it.
 Wagon grease, tar and pitch pine stains should first be scraped as clean as possible with a knife, then softened with clean oil or butter and then the tar and oil rubbed off together with small stiff brush dipped in benzine or turpen- tine. Sometimes it is necessary to re- peat the process several times. For mil dew there is no remedy but boiling, bleaching in the sun and wearing the garment frequently. Alcohol will re- move grass stains if applied when fresh.
 Grease spots may eradicated with ben zine, but that in its turn is apt to leave an enlarged spot on delicate material, so it is better if possible to remove the stain with an absorbent. Cover the spot with French chalk; then lay piece of plotting paper upon it and hold warm (not hot) iron on the spot. If this fails, strictly pure naphtha is the best liquid to use. Grease on a carpet may generally be removed by covering the spot with buckwheat flour and then passing a warm iron over the flour.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-20
GROWN AND scEPTER.

Queen Victoria has particular love for fresh air and sits in rooms so cold that no American woman could endure them.
 Elocution, bimetallism, sculpture, paint ng, lacemaking and the labor problem are some of the things the German emperor is reported to be studying.
 The king of Portugal has just effected an insurance on his life of S4O,O0I with an English office, the risk being subdivided among several companies.
 Don Carlos, pretender to the throne of Spain, is to marry the Princess Marie of Rohan He is now indulging in the un- wonted occupation of paying his court
 King Albert of Saxony is one of the few great sovereign warriors now living. He Is field marshal of the imperial army. He Is said to have more influence with the kaiser than any other man.
 Queen Natalie of Servia has received a large addition to her private fortune through 8 bequest from her aunt, the Prin cess Tekaterins Nicolaievna Murusi. This lady was recently found dead in her bed.
 The sultan of Turkey has turned numis- matist. A collection containing specimens been made by the post and telegraph de rial majesty the sultan.
 The Prince of Wales is in constant dread of being trampled beneath the. feet of . crowd, and he rarely appears Ia public ox cspt in c carriage which affords some pro tection. His appearance is the instARS sig nal for a great crowd to collect.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-20
Making Over Old Dresses.

The following practical and timely hints are furnished by Harper's Bazar:
 In making over last years dresses of silk or of cloth it is a good plan to use the skirt as an overskirt above sham skirt of velvet or of silk. if the lower part of the skirt is soiled, it can be re- moved, as the overskirt curves up almost to the knee on the sides and drops down in front and back only half the distance between the knee and the foot of the lower skirt, leaving the latter showing plainly where it is smoothly banded on the foundation or skirt lining.
 This is very pretty in silk skirts of five or six breadths finished with a velvet binding and falling on a velvet lower skirt. Thus a dress of green and brown shot silk, with waving brown stripes, has an overslSirt curved up the sides to show a brown velvet sham skirt. The velvet is also used as leg O mutton sleeves and as folded collar. a belt and in points in front and back like a guinpe. This ar engagement may do away with soiled or worn parts of the silk, and the dress may be further renewed by placing horseshoe curves of velvet under the armholes in a way now fashionable.
 Overskirts that fall in points, either three or five, always having one point low in front can be cut according to the cloth of a left over dress. If the skirt is full enough at the top for the present fashion, it is an easy matter to cut out the points below. But if the top is too scant, and the lower part of the skirt is not soiled, the narrow upper part can be cut off and thus greater width obtained. When skirts are shortened thus and pointed, the lower skirts should be of the same color, though a different ma terial may be used, as cloth over velvet, or sacking over moire or bengaline.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-20
Household Hints.

Have plenty of crash towels in the kitchen. Never let your white towels ol napkins be used there.
 Never leave your clothesline out over. night.
 A little salt sprinkled in starch while it is boiling will prevent it from sticking
 Keep an old blanket and sheet on pur pose for ironing.
 Keep heavy stone on your pork tc keep it down.
 Lemon juice and salt will remove or dinary iron rust.
 Never put your stovepipes away with. out rubbing them thoroughly with lin seed oil or something similar. This will prevent an accumulation of rust.
 Darn gloves in buttonhole stitch, re- peated till the hole is filled up.
 Clothes carefully folded and sprinkled are half ircned.
 Granulated sugar is the purest brand, consequently the cheapest. Do not use quite as much as of other kinds--one-halt inch less for cupful.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-20
Making an Enemy of Him.

Witherby-Well, I've just had my life insured. Won Blumer-Let me congratulate you. That's one of the best things you ever did. Witherby (complacentlyeI thought so.
 Won Blumer-Yes. I consider it a most important duty for any man to full fill. He owes it to his wife and family. Witherby-That's right. You haven't your life insured, have you? Von B1umer-I am ashamed to say haven't. You know how it is yourself. have been putting it off until actually, old man, can't bear to look at myself in the face.
 Witherby-I can appreciate how you feel. But it isn't too late for you yet, old man.
 Won Blumer-No, I suppose not. I guess I'll have to attend to it.
 Witherby-I1l save you that trouble, old fellow.
 Won Bloomer-What do you mean?
 Witherby-Why this morning took the liberty of giving your name and ad- dress to the agent.
 Won Blumer (aghast)-Whatl
 Witherby-Yes, and you'll hear from him very soon.
 Won Blumer-I will, will IF Look here, sir, you call yourself friend of mine?
 Witherby-Why, certainly.
 Won Blumer-Well, sir, henceforth we are enemies. If you ever dare to recog- nize me again, I'll call you out. (Moves rapidly of. l-Truth.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-20
ABOUT ROAST BEEF.
The Most Economical Cut For 8 Large
 Eamily-How to Serve Ito

The Most Economical Cut For 8 Large
 Family-How to Serve It.
 After much experimenting with vari- ous cuts of roast meat 8 correspondent of Country Gentleman writes:
 have decided that the best and most economical cut for large family is a sirloin roast. Let the butcher cut off three or four steaks until it gets we'll in- to the tenderloin; then take thick piece, the larger the better, for your roast. Mine usually weighs from 15 to 19pounds. From the coarse end have from three to five pounds cut and put it in pickle. There will now remain a solid piece of tender, delicious beef, with absolutely no waste about it except the slender blade like bone which intersects it, from which, if you are thrifty, you will make deli cious soup when the beef has been all eaten. Roast it rare. Make at least a quart of thickened brown sauce, with the gravy in the pan, and set this away for future use. When you begin to carve, the clear juice will begin to flow, giving sufficient dish gravy for the first dinner.
 Should you be so little of an epicure as to fail to appreo fate the delights of cold roast beef of this superior grade, cut some. thick slices for the second days dinner. Make a pint of the brown gravy hot. Lay them in and serve as soon as heated through. A few minced mush- rooms added will quite change the char acter of this dish. For third dinner heat the slices for moment on the broiler and spread with a bearnaise sauce. Serve around mound of French peas.
 You can also make couple of break fast minces. Chop the meat fine; fry an onion, cut small, in a little butter; stir in flour; dilute with water, season and color with Tournade's kitchen bouquet; moisten the mince with this, heat thor oughly and serve on squares of buttered toast, crowning each with a poached egg. Little balls of mashed potato rolled in crumbs and fried brown make pretty garnish for breakfast mince
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-20
GENTLE SPRING.

Where's the spring poeti-ChicAgo Dis patch.
 The organ grinder is due.-Nyack City and Country.
 Hail, gentle spring. ethereal lasinesa. hail Chicago News.
 The first sign of spring in Maryland is the peach crop liar.-Baltimore Herald.
 This Is the season of the year when farm. CTS are warned to be careful how they deal with strangers.-Delaware Ledger.
 The bluebird and robin should have ar. ranged for earlier dates. The succulent worm has opened the season and is fairly pining to be devoured.-Omaha World Herald
 The bicylist is coming out in respectable numbers and has thus got ahead of the robin, probably by several days. The robin must look to his laurels or lose his reputa- tion as the hamburger of spring. g."-Boston Globe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-20
Another Now York Stock Company.

The plans of the Rosenfeld brothers, who have secured all the time at the Fifth Ave nue theater, New York, for one year. with the exception of few short bookings which had been made prior to the signing of their contract, are of somewhat ambitious na- ture. According to this rumor, it is their purpose, starting in with light plays, to gradually make more important produc- tions, with the ultimate object of getting together first class stock company. Then they will either hire or build a theater. These men have money, business acumen and a thorough knowledge of the theatrical profession. To them we are indebted for hay ing shown us Eleonora Duse, the Lillipu- tians and the Meininger company, and they have a way of succeeding in almost every thing they undertake. Their first produc- tion is Loves Extract" an adaptation from the French by Dr. Rodrigues Ottolen- gui of this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-20
WHY, INDEEDi

If "one good turn deserves another" ." why not keep turning all the timei
 If turn about is fair play" why not let fair play continue to run and be glorifledf"
 If honesty is the best policy" why not make the latter life policy, the ''duss" foa which may never be forfeitedf
 If handsome Is that handsome does" why not let homeliness have its inninRs, now and then, by way of contrasti
 If "the rose that all are praising is not the rose for me-" why not discontinue rais ing it and let 1t hereafter blush unssenr
 If there is nothing half 90 sweet in li1A as loves young dream" why not let the dreamer awake from his sleep and find out 'what stuf dreams are made ofi"-Good Housekeeping.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-20
A Handsome Rug.

Here is the description of an attractive rug, as given by Modern Priscilla. It was made of old ingrain carpet, cut bias, about one inch wide, and stitched through the center onto firm unbleached yard wide heavy sheeting. Set the strips on a quarter of an inch apart. It can be done on a sewing machine, and it is quickly done, and the edges of the strips stand up as they are crowded together and form heavy nap, entirely covering the cloth to which they are sewed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-20

THOSE Catholics of Milwaukee who have raised s55, GOO for the purpose of fighting the American Protective association have done exactly what the A. P. A. would have them do. The knownothing organization thrives only upon notoriety and opposi- tion Unnoticed it would not be heard of at the. end of six months. As Hudibras says, there can be no war when one side does all tn. fighting. Let the A. P. A. waste its energies on fighting the empty air and it Will soon tire itself out.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-20
SCIENTIFIC SCRAPS.

Water expands in freezing. while other liquids contract.
 Some scientists consider sugar the prin. cipal factor in the production of muscular energy.
 Opticians say that the eye can detect the color produced by adding but one-millIonth of gram of fuchsine to 6 glass of water.
 The curious fact has been noticed. says London Electricity. that when the eyes are illuminated from behind by a glow lampin the mouth the pupils, seen as blood red Apertures, do not contract.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-20
A Nutritious Fancy Dish.

Cook some rice in the morning and turn into buttered teacups. When cold, turn out the contents of the several cups onto platter. Make little cavity in the top of each of these beautifully shaped molds, placing little square of some kind of jelly in the openings, and with pitcher of sweetened and favored cream you will have fancy as we'll as a nutritious dish
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-20

LOVERS of liberty and believers in re- publican institutions are pleased at the collapse of the rebellion in Brazil under the lead of Admiral Da Cana. They are pleased because Da Gama started out in his campaign against Pei1oto's govern mcnt with the declaration that his object was to restore the empire. It a grievious mistake for him to make the declaration. The people were against him as he soon ascertained and he strove to mend his fortunes by promising to submit to vote of the people of Brazil the ques- ton as to the form of government they should adopt. But from the time of his first delaration the fate of his revolt was sealed and the matter of his submission was only a question of time. His six months war has been a good deal of a burlesque
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-20
Office of J. F. GBEEB, County Judge.
 Green Cove SprinaE Clay Co.,,

Ofhce Of J. F. GBEKB, county Juoge.
 Green Cove Springs, Clay Co.,.
 Fla. May 23d. 1891. Gentlemen:-Twenty-thes years ago 1 was attacked with inhammatory rheumatism I was attended by the most eminent phy- xicians. visited the great Saratoga Springs. N. r., and the noted Hot Springs of Ar kansas and finally came to Florida ten years ago. ~ About two years ago had . severe at tack of rheumatism, was confined to my room for twelve weeks and during the time i vas induced to try P: P. P. (Prckly Ash. Poke Root and Potassium after using two small bottles was relieved; at four differ ent times since have had slight attaaks And have each time taken two small bot tlss of P. P. F., and been relieved, and sonsEdhr 1t the best medicine of is kind.
 Respectfully, 2. Y. 0RMMn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-20

pretty artifce which women who can neither embroider nor paint will appre- ciate. It is described as follows by The Housewife:
 A sachet of handkerchiefs may be made of plain satin of any color desired. Border it with frill of lace and head that in turn with a silk cord. The nov city consists in the photograph shown in front and slipped in underneath drawn ribbons that serve as frame in combi- nation with the same cord as binds the edge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-20

the cold blade of the broadax in my massive skull, while the great untrod- den field of astronomy seems to open up to my bursting eyes.
 Then I awake.
 II will not tell you her name. because tender hearted governor has been to see her, and that settled it. She will be pardoned soon, for she has promised never to do it again-with hatchet-and by spring the express companies will be hauling her husbands around over the country once more.
 "I am still bachelor, but I have 8 nice suit of rooms, with hot and cold wa ter, and a nightmare of my own."
 He then gathered up his sample cases and got off the train. The conductor said he was a good salesman and one of the most chaste and unselfish liars he ever met.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-20

held her hand 8 moment before sne went away, while my astral body seemed two sizes larger than the car, and my subconscious self all seemed to be in the palm of that sweet little hand nestling there in mine like warm quail on toast.
 sMany people were at the depot to meet her, but she took the arm of mid dle aged man, who put her in carriage, and they drove away as l waved my handkerchief toward her.
 "'I never saw her again!
 "As we moved out of the station my eye caught 8 fleeting glimpse of one of those long white pine boxes that the ex- pressman had taken off our train and was wheeling away. I saw part of the name, and it was so near like that on the card still held that I asked the con- ductor if he knew who it was.
 "Yes, he knew the party we'll. It was the body of the husband of the lady you sat with he said. She was bringing him here to be buried. She claims that he was murdered by burglar night be- fore last, but it is generally thought that she killed him with hatchet. That was the sheriff you saw meet her, and she is probably in jail by this time
 "I rose and went forward to the smok- ing car for a few hours, and when my mind cleared I found that had smoked up nine cigars and one whole side of my mustache.
 Sometimes wake up in the night all cold and bathed in an icy sweat and find the bedclothes over in the middle of the floor as the old nightmare has left them, in a kind of mares nest. perhaps, and I shudder over the terrible dream that has come so often of this beautiful creature resting her soothing little hand over my glad eyes, when all at once I see the heavens through my closed lids and feel
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-20
A Good Example.

Charles Frohman, the we'll known manager, has his witty moments and is credited with saying: My friend" (he is addressing rolling stone of fellow), "observe the postage stamp. It's useful ness depends on it's ability to stick to one thing until it gets there. ."-Argonaut.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-20
An Inn hreIla Stand

A pretty umbrella stand may be con structed from section of draintile Paint it black or gray and decorate with some showy design; sumach and leaves and scarlet peoples are handsome. Set in large flower pot saucer, also painted black or gray, and gild the edge of the saucer and the top edge of the tile.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-20
New York & New England

oSoohSNI 1Idlh CeINlc6, JdHudTy [ lSS4 Trains leave Waterbury for BOSTON-3.4b 2 30 a m .OO. 3.55 pm. PkONlDENCEr-3,45 7.30 a m LOO 55 p m. NEW YORK via Brewster-2.10 D m WORCESTER-3.4 7.30 a m 100 D m. NEW LONDON-7.30 a m l .OO. 355 D m. PUTNAM-345 7.30 a m 100. 355 m WILLIMANTIC-345 7.30 a Dn 1.0O. 365 m. SPRINGFIELD .905 a m 355 m. HARTFORD-345 7SO, 9.o5. lO:45 m. 100
 3S6 S;1b ?. m NEW BRITAIN-345 7so s.Ob 1O.4b 10 100. PLAINvILLE-s.4 7.so, s.o6. 1o.46 m LOG
 S;55. S.16 D m. BRIsTOI-s.45 7so. s.o6. 1o.4b m 100 rERRYviiffE17so vi F: s.O5, lo.4Ss m 100 s.sa wArERvtIIiE-7 II 30. sob 10 45 m s5S. SIS D m WEST CHESHIRE 4.30, s.30 a m. 4.3O D m MERIDEN 4.30, s.30 m 4.30 pm. CROMWELL! S.30 m. 430 D m. UNION CITY--f s.O5 a m 2.1O pm. TOWANTIC-fs s.ob a m 2.1O. 6ip m. SS00NNTpHHPPQ1RR9p-sW;9 S0NpHP Rp W q m r 21o pm o SANDY HOOK-s.o5 m 2.1O. p m. HAWLEYVILLE-sO6 m 2.lO. D m. DANBURY-8.05 a m 2.1O D m. .bo. p. m BREWSTERS-S.O6 a m 2.1O. 1l,bO D m. ILLrON-HUDSON-S.1O m 21O p m. RS- -Binghampton. Elmira. Jamestown, Cieye- land, Akron and Chicago sos a m 2IOpm. POUGHKEEPSIL, via Hopewell. sos a m
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 Sunday trains Hartford and Boston
 W.R. BABCOCK.
 Gen Pass Agent. Boston.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-20
Enjoyment.

Mrs. Brown (at the opera)eThere's Mrs. Montnorenci over there. wonder how she can enjoy the opera. Why, she's deaf as post!
 Mrs. Gray-But see how elegantly she is dressed!-Boston Transcript.