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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-02-28

If so desired, sachet scented with the
owners favorite perfume may be placed
in the handkerchief box or case, but the
custom is not SO much favored as for
merly, perfume being Objectionable to
many people, especially in a warm, close
atmosphere.
Now we are witnessing quite revival
in steel ornaments for bonnets. The
combination of black velvet and steel is
decidedly pleasing.
Loops of pearls kept in festoons by
bars of diamonds are the newest neck
laces for young matrnns and are quite
as fashionable as diamonds.
Quite fetching frock for little maid
en- is made of pale tlue silk, with a full
skirt and full little waist gathered in the
middle of the front and of the back.
The style most adopted by gentlemen
is the silk or fine white linen initial
handkerchief, which varies in price ac-
cording to the texture.
Almost every woman has diamonds, so
it is beginning to be thought more fash
ionable to let other stones be intermixed
or to wear some particular gem which
accords with the color of the gown. In
deed many dresses are built up to match
some antique jewelry or some jewel Of
distinct coloring-pink topazes, emer-
aids, sapphires, etc.
Muffiers for both sexes and all ages
are plentifully provided, most ladies pre-
ferring white, but colors are permissi-
BILE. The size varies, being as large as
or larger than the ordinary gentleman's
handkerchief, and the material is plain,
twilled or brocaded silk.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-02-28
Stone and Dirt Roads Combined.

| often hear the objection made to
stone roads that the farmers will not
use them in dry weather, preferring the
dirt roads as easier ON their ho1 scs' feet.
| have been told that in some sections
where there are stone roads the farmers
prefer to drive in the bitches. To meet
this objection | do not advocate the con-
struction Of stone roads the width of the
highway. Build the stone road in the
middle of the highway and leave dirt
road on both sides. Then in wet weather
or with heavy loads the stCne road could
be used, and with empty wagons or in
dry weather the farmers could indulge
their fondness for the dirt road. \ road
such as this, under conditions appruXi
mately what | have indicated as to cuSI
of material and transportation, could hv
built anywhere III the state OF Miunc-
sofa for considerably less than i.uuG
per mile and would pay for itself in the
reduced cost CT wagon trans purtatiuu in
very few years. General Roy stone
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-02-28
SUBSCRIPTION RATES
One year $500 Three mos. 1928
SIX months $50 One month. 40

The DEMoCRAT does not exult in the
downfall of any one. Neither does it sit
in judgment upon the alleged wrong do
ingS of any man until he has hada fair and
impartial hearing. For these reasons it
neither condemned nor defended Officer
Thomas while the charges against him
were being Investigated. The accused has
been given ample opportunity to clear
himself and has utterly failed to do so.
This being the case there is but one course
fer the board of police commissioners to
pursue. He should be dismissed from the
force. No half way punishment will fit
the case II the commissioners believe
Thomas guilty it would be an outrage to
let him escape with fine or suspension.
He must be either acquitted or removed.
The fact that he has a good official record
should not be considered in the present
case. There is no room on the police force
for IL man who has broken up home and
hasrantly violated the laws he has sworn
to uphold.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-02-28
Some Cheap Soups.

Take few cents worth of bones of
beef, slowly stew, add some salt, pepper
and mace. Thicker this with medium
sage. Either carrots or onions, or both,
may be added. For the sage you may
substitute several small suet balls, and
so produce different soup. If the broth
be made from mutton bones instead of
beef, salt, pepper and very little oat-
meal may be added, or little pearl bar
ley if the soup be for children.
Buy ham bone, stew it we'll, add a
pint of dried peas, some mint, pepper,
salt, ETC., to suit respective tastes. This
you will find very good. To any of the
above add any bones remaining from
meat used in the house. Bits of gristle.
ETC., are excellent helps in making good
soup. In carving beef cut off the gristle,
lay it on the side of the dish and take
care to add it afterward to your soup.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-02-28
WORK IN CELLULOID.
TOILET AND FANCY ARTICLES MADE
FROM THIS MATERIAL.

1t MAY lie Purchased In Either Opaque or
Transparent Shcets-Ribbons, Gilt and
Colored Paints Are Used as Decorative
Materials-HClpful Suggestions.
The number of dainty and useful ar
ticles which may be made from celluloid
gre almost infinite. Each year brings
something new to add to the list. Toilet
and fancy articles of every description
are conjured out of this flvorite ma
terial, and ribbons. gilt and colored
paints do their part in making them at
tractiN ,. With most of this work it is
necessary to have a punch for the holes
through which the baby ribbon is laced,
thus holding the celluloid in the desired
shape. The celluloid is purchased by the
sheet and comes either Opaque or Trans
parent.
Pretty calendars of every conceivable
shape are made of celluloid. Other IA
vorite articles are notecases, letter cases
and boxes of various kinds for various
uses. Celluloid handkerchief boxes are
both pretty and useful, and the same may
be said for gloveboXes. Here are in
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-02-28

gold thread, or it might be a soft silk
with pretty combinations of color, such
as the shops have been offering all the
season for IS cents and 81 per yard. In
the long strips of velvet edged with a
cord there is every chance to make the
gown gayer or subdue a too emphatic
tone.
The sleeves of this gown are of a mod
crate size, and the soft stock collar may
be as high or as low as the wearer's chin
demands. But the JOY of all joys is the
make believe vest. How helpful to over
broad hips is the broken line the passe-
menterie makes, and how always becom-
ing is the vestlike front. 1t remains for
her who wears this dress to decide wheth-
Ell she will have the genuine passemente-
ries or will substitute Il make believe of
some simple braiding.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-02-28
Musical Education of Children.

Never speak harshly to the young stu
dent of music. The drud@ery of the keys
is terrible work to the child. A most eff
fective system to adopt in teaching chill
dren their notes is to spell familiar words
on the keys. A few interesting anec-
dotes interspersed in the lesson make
the study of music delightful to the
child. Nothing is more difficult to undo
than technical faults. There is no rea-
son why they should be contracted, the
necessary care being bestowed by the
teacher.
Part of every lesson should be devoted
to training the ear and teaching the child
to distinguish individual sounds rs well
as chords. Children's ears can be trained
very easily, and it is by this means one
can find out if the child is musical. No
amount of training can make Il child a
thorough musician unless it has music
al ear. Children are not told enough of
the lives of the composers of the music
they play. 1t is always interesting to a
child to know something of the individ
ual who wrote the music he studied.
Only those who love music and who love
children should venture to teach the art
of music to little children.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-02-28

Humboldt, in his ASPECTS of Ma
ture," says of the ancient Peruvian
mountain road: But what above all
things relieves the severe aspect of the
deserts of the Cordillcras are the re-
mains, as marvellous as unexpected, of
a gigantic road. the work of the meas. "
The meas at some early period built an
excellent road about 90 feet wide cS-
tending Il distance of from 1900 to
1000 miles. Portions of it still exist in
a good state of preservation near Il
place called Lola, and this colossal work
was done at an elevation Of II, 40 feet.
We quote the following statement of
Prescott regarding these roads:
"GallerieS were cut for leagues
through living rock, rivers We're crossed
by means of bridges that swung sus-
pended i'll the air, precipices were
scaled by staigways hewn out Of the ma
tive bed, ravines of hideous depth were
filled with solid masonIv-in short, all
the difficulties that beset Il wild and
mountainous region and which might
appall the most courageous engineer of
modern times We're encountered and
successfully overcome. The length of
the road, of which scattered fragments
only remain, is variously estimated at
from 1000 to 1000 miles. Its breadth
scarcely exceeded 90 feet.
1T was built of heavy flags CT free
stone, and in some parts at least COW
cred with bituminous cement, which
time has made harder than the stone it
self. In some places where the ravinCs
have been filled up with masonry the
mountain torrents, wearing on it for
ages, have gradually eaten away through
the base and left the superintendent
mass-suCh is the cohesion of the ma
terials-still spanning the valley like
an arch. "-Selccted.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-02-28
TIE CURATE.

Rev. w. p Fife is called the Moody of
the south.
The Rev. DR.. Joseph Parker of London
says that place for Talmagc will soon be
found there if he is no longer wanted il
America.
Rev. John McMillcr, Il Scotland divine,
has announced from his pulpit that he will
not baptize children whose parents fail to
subscribe to the church fund.
Rabbi Isaac NJ. Wise, who has entered
upon the great work of endeavoring to dis
cover the number of Jews in the world, es
Inmates the total ut 100000.
Rev. +. Payson Hammond was the first
American clergyman to enter Alaska. His
first meetings We're held at Fort Wrangle.
He went without compensation or promise
of support.
The Rev. Thomas Dixon of New York
has knocked out his man more than once.
He started his career an actor, bit1cd his
man under the ear and abandoned the stage
for he pul pit. He is e feet = and all steel
and comes of Georgia fighting stock.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-02-28
THE ARCHITECT.

Buckingham palace, exclusive of its CON
tents, represents an expenditure of $50 0O0,-
900.
Historic old Castle Garden has been CON
verified into a magniticently appointed aqua
rum.
Greek and Roman architects placed earth
ell Jugs in the walls of theaters to increase
the resonance.
From the top of the tower the Russians
are erecting on the mount of Olives, in .Iu-
rusalem, it will be possible to see both the
Mediterranean and The Dead seas.
Picking is surrounded by wall so feet
high and 40 feet thick. The walled portion
of the city is IL miles in circumference, and
the wall itself is between $40 and 600 years
old.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-02-28
TAsLEcLoTHs AND NAPKINS.
White Linen Always APPRENTICESHIP
For Home Use and For Company.

White Linen Always Appropriate-styles
For Home Use and For Company.
Every housewife takes a deep interest
in the table linen, and fortunately she
may give free rein to her fancy in this
portion of her realm, whatever fashion
may dictate in other directions. If for
any reason this tablecloth or that set of
napkins commend themselves to her ia
vor, they may be purchased and used for
all ordinary occasions. Naturally she
will have a special cloth, with napkins
to match" to be brought forward on the
more ceremonious occasions
The size of the tablecloth must be de
termined in a general way by that of the
table, says Good Housekeeper, authority
for the following: Where an extension is
used there should be one cloth large
enough for the table when all of the
leaves are in place, but such spread
would be entirely out of place when half
of the surface had been taken away, and
smaller cloths should be provided of
proper size for the ordinary use. While
any approved pattern may be purchased,
it is generally a mistake to select fancy
colored linens. The white is always
standard, looks we'll and will be in fash
ion, but as much cannot be said for the
colors, which may be opular one season
and entirely under the ban within year.
Tablecloths may be bought either
woven and finished complete or by the
yard. For kitchen tables, and not infre-
ouently for general use, the latter is an
entirely satisfactory way, while it is de-
cidedly more economical. The ends may
be secured by simple hem or finished
in any approved manner, and some very
pleasing effects may be produced by the
housekeeper skilled in such work and
having little spare time which may be
thus employed.
The napkin is now indispensable at all
we'll regulated tables. Breakfast nap
kius are considered of the right size if
half Il yard square, but for dinner they
should be three-quarters of Il yard. Be
sides the tableclOths and napkins there
are numerous bits of linen connected
with the table service which will be
found useful. and most of which can be
readily made from linen remnants that
may be bought for Il tritle or from the
best portions of worn taDlecloths. We
thus secure carving cloths, trayclOths,
children's cloths. as we'll rs the means
for protecting fine cloth or the table
from tea or coffee stains and the like.
Sometimes square of thin oilcloth may
be placed upon the tableclOth, and he
ing in turn covered by what might be
called "a table rug will give double
protection.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-02-28
Chocolate rs IL ReNerare.

An enthusiastic advocate of chocolate
affirms in an exchange that for those
who wish to keep the imagination fresh
and vigorous chocolate is the beverage OF
beverages.
However copiously You have lunched,
a cup of chocolate Immediately after
ward will produce digestion in three
hours and prepare the way for a good
dinner. 1t is recommended to every one
who devotes to brain work the hours he
should pass in bed. to every wit who
finds he has become suddenly dull, to all
who find the air damp, the time long and
the atmosphere insupportable, and above
all to those who, tormented with fixed
idea, have lost their freedom of thought.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-02-28
NYE'S BIG SCORE,
He Was a Trif1e Proud of 1t Until They Ex-
planned.


Bill Nye got one of his best short sto-
ries from n personal experience in this
city. He had been invited to q bowling
match at private club on Wells street.
Charles Wacker, Fred Hid and several
other congenial spirits were the hosts of
the evening and arranged a surprise for
the humorist. By his own confession he
did not know the difference between ten
pins and a game of cooked hat but he
was put in to bowl as Mr.. Hild's partner
against two of the crack bowlers Of the
club.
When Nye picked up the first ball and
sent it sailing down the alley as he had
seen the others roll, it struck the corner
pin, and to his amaZement and delight
the whole 10 went topping over. The
next ball repeated the performance, and
the way he made STRIKES and spares
set the visiting spectators to wondering
where the baldheaded athlete before
them had learned the knack of the game
AS for Nye, he didn't know Just what to
make of his success. At first he was in
clined to attribute it to luck. Then as
the score rolled up under his name he
grew facetiOus and ventured to ask his
hosts IT they had any other game they
would rather play. By the time the
evening had approached its close he was
brutally hilarious and twitted' the ex-
perts for letting an ignoramus come in
and beat thenf at their own game.
All this time the Chicagoans had been
taking defeat after defeat as good ma
turedly as could be. When the last round
had been ended, Mr.. Wacker asked Nye
if he wouldn't like to see the alley at the
other end. When they got there, the boy
in charge of the pins was in broad
grin. "Show Mr.. Nye how it works"
suggested Wacker. And thereupon the
boy took Il very small rope from behind
the cushion nearby and slipped itaround
the pins so deftly that IL novice would
scarcely suspect its presence.
But, said Nye, what the rope for:"
His companion laughed at the mans
innocence. Roll him one!' he shouted
to Hid at the othere end. AS the librarian
''rolled him one" Nye saw the boy give
the rope jerk, and the whole mass of
pins went tumbling. although the ball
had slipped off into the gutter and miss
ed the pins cntirely.-ChicagO Record.
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CELLULOID GLOVEBON.

and inches high. Perforate these across
one of the longest sides in exactly the
same places as they are made in the cor
responding sides of the bottom; also on
the shorter sides to correspond with each
other. Lace the same as the handker-
chief box with the color of baby ribbon
used for decoration, which may be any
simple spray or single flowers to match
the handkerchief box.
The covers are to be tied on with inch
wide satin ribbon, tied with pretty bow
in the middle of each. The cover opens
from the middle both ways, and the bows
must be tied loosely enough to admit of
this and yet be firm enough to secure in
nlacp
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-02-28

The newest wells are certainly most be
coming. Generally they are shaped but
some hav" straight cut ends. the lace
border being carried along them. Fine
black net and white, or Russian net Of
very simple pattern, are alone fashion,
ably used. a charming example is of
black net spotted with Il white silk en-
broidered star and edged with a narrow
applique of white lace, the design Il
scroll and flower. Another, bordered
with an applique of lace, is powdered
with lace sprigs. y third is spotted with
white chenille and bordered with il mar
row valenciennes edging. Colored che
mile spots have gone ont. Nothing but
black and white is considered the thing
to wear.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-02-28
Something Tor a Chnnre.

A woman whose face was wan and
pinched'went into big Nam street gro
Gerry store the other day and looked
ed and had :: tHttJrcd shawl thrown over
her head.
After walking all through the store
she approached counter and said,
Where are the canned goods"
The clerk directed her to the counter
and she walked over. What can do
for you, nadam:' asked the man who
has charge Of that department.
Have You any canned lobster" she
asked.
Yes"
How much is it?'
She was told the price.
She looked at a slip of paper she had
in her hand and paused for Il moment
Then she said, Il will take four cans"
The clerk got down four cans of the
best Holsters and wrapped them up for
her. The woman slowed them away I'M
der her shawl and gave the clerk in pay
ment an order froil one of the charitable
societies for 81 worth of groceries. The
clerk was dumfounded He looked at
the olutl ana lHeu 1T lue woman
"What's the natter?' she asked. Isn't
the order good:'
Yes, its perfectly good, but-but"-
But what" asked the woman sharply.
Don't you think a sack Of flour or
something Of the kind would be more
suitable for you to buy?"
"Maybe would" she answered. We
haven't had anything to eat at my house
for two days, but l never tasted any
canned lobster, and don't know that |
ever will get another chance to taste it
either"
And she walked out of the store tight
ly clasping the canned lobster to her
emaciated bosom.-Butfalo Express.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-02-28
housekeeping Hints.

Anything containing baking powder
should be cooked Immediately after mix,
ing.
To beat the white of eggs stiff with
ease it should be cold, with very small
pinch of salt added.
Do not wiring wool underwear through
a wringer. Use the hands and shake it
thoroughly before drying.
Cut Il piece from the top Of old kid
shoes and insert it inside the iron holder
you are going to make.
Make boiled starch with weak soap
suds made of white soap instead of with
clear water, and you will have no diff
Guilty with its sticking.
All floor and whisll brooms should be
thoroughly wet in scalding hot brine be
fore using them. 1t will ctfectually pre-
vent the straw from breaking.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-02-28

Ladies' whose systems are poisoned
and whose blood is in an impure condi-
ton, due to menstrual irregularities,
are peculiarly benefited by the won
derful tonic and blood cleansing prop
critics of P. P. P. PricSly Ash, Poke
Root and Potassium,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-02-28

No matter WHAT plan be triod, good
roads cannot be created out of the dust
Of the earth. They must lie made Of
durable material. which will he costly.
The first and most important fcatulr Of
the campaign for better roads must he
educational. The taxpayers must lie
convinced that good roads at amy cost
are i'll the interest of Il wise economy.
When this has been learned, the plan
that will best elubody tn" good roads
idea can easily be determined upon,
The idea that good roads can he had for
nothing must be got rid of before any
hing else is possiblein the way Of better
roads. -Philadelphia Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-02-28
His Daily Bread,

When the boarder came down to break
fast, he was as ugly as if he had been
having a beautiful time all night, and he
found fault with everything, but partic
ularly the bread. Ee scolded about that
to such an extent that at last the land
lady resented it.
Il don't care to hear anything more
about that bread" she said, land want
you to drop it,
He glowerod at her.
at will knock hole in the floor if |
DO" he rctortcd, and she left the table.
detroit Free Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-02-28
Cranberry Sauce.

When sauce is wanted in which the
shape of the berry is retained: To a
quart of berries add pint of water.
Boil without stirring 10 minutes. Add
a pound of sugar and boil till clear,
which will be in Is or 20 minutes.
If solid sauce is required, use one
third less water than in preceding recipe
and boil till thick. Be careful that it
does not burn. This may be turned
into forms, will retain the shape and
may be served with whipped cream
around it, making a pretty and good
dessert
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-02-28

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. Aug. 14th, 1898.
Il can speak in the highest terms OF
your medicine from my own personal
knowledge. Twas affected with heart
disease, pleurisy and rheumatism ZOE
physicians ana spent b hundreds OF doll
lars, tried every known remedy with.
out hoding relief. Ihave only taken
one bottle of your p. P. p, and can
GOOD than anything have ever taken.
Il can recommend your medicine to all
sufforers of the above diseases.
MRS. NJ. NJ. WEARY.
Springfield Green County, MO-
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-02-28
4 SEWING CASE.

and the straps may be of kid or ribbon.
The furnishings of this useful case. here
reproduced from Modern Priscilla. are
thread, darning cotton. scissors. thimble.
needles, etc The little boxes, three of
which are shown under the wide strap
which fastens them down tightly. are
those that pull out like drawer ana
can hold buttons, studs, etc, The Use
full pocket at one end must not be for
gotten, and the flannel leaves for needles
and pins should be completely furnished.
Narrow ribbon is provided for tying,