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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-18

my name taken off the list of capitalists, and now wish to file my application for that purpose.
 After Mir. Mccartney had gone l was very unhappy, and my guest noticed it that evening He spoke of it and asked if the watermelon was hurting me, but I told him no
 He was a pretty decent man, and SO told him all about it with a husky voice
 Then he told me his own experience His parents had come to visit Jim at his country place, and while he and his wife were gone for an afternoon the old folks were almost eaten mp by n big mastiff while they were trying to get at the electric button ill order to pull it.
 II am a self made man." said he, and the majority of my bOyhood friends think that an electric button ought to he pulled. As it is, have to work it every way on earth to keep from frightening of my old friends, and I'm going to have my name taken of the list of capitalists the first hard wCEk l do. |"
 So we shook hands on it.
 Some of the most pathetic situations in life result from these sudden changes in fortune.
 l do not mind giving brief answers to the questions contained i'll this letter quoted above, however.
 My postofIice address is Arden, Bun combe country, \. C., from the early rhubarb pie season until frost. Then it is 45 Park place, New York city. My present occupation is that of q literary buckwheatcr and refined cucumber fan cier.
 The origin of my fortune was due to lucky turn in muskrat pelts at the close of the war. My prosperity since has been largely due to unfiagging in dustry and n determination to keep ex- penses below receipts
 'Splurging" Is one of the great foes of prosperity in America Nothing is SC un-American. yet nothing is so common in this new and democratic country. My biography is very brief and of lit tie interest to the public. I was born Aug. 25, 1850. in Shirley, Me, and moved west at the age of years. Twas expelled from Yale college in the sum- mer of 1870 for refusing to divide a watermelon with the faculty.
 did not take my degree, as l left in the night, and in the intense darkness was unable to lay my hand on it. took some other things. however, which did not fit me, and they have imbittered my whole life.
 My advice to the young would be to study my career carefully and see how different they can be have a copy of the above book of milliOnaires with leather back and but little ewOrn-except on the page contain. ing my portrait-which will sell for S.
 Ineed the moneyi
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-18
THE TATTlER.

Mrs Coleman DraytOn has more sty,, than her stylish sister, Mrs Orme Wilson ! Mrs. Clevcland's daily mail frcuuen,l, includes 100 letters and rarely less than co
 Mrs Lynn Linton, the novelist, is vcry clever in embroidery and designing or wood
 Mary wilmer Smith, a graduate of thu Philadelphia Optical college. is one of [ firm of jewellers and opticians at wester ly, R. I.
 Miss Kate Sanborn, the authorcss. Is q erandniece of Daniel Webster. She was for four years professor of literature af Smith college.
 Miss Fawcctt, the English womarH " hose brilliant success as q mathematician raadc a sensation several years ago, has begun work as civil engineer.
 Mrs B. S- feathers has applied at New Orleans for captains licensc to be usci on the Natohez, one of the finest flasrinr palaces on the Mississippi.
 The Baroness BurJlctt Cuutts possesses one of the finest collections of turuuoiscs in the world, the smallest being valued at from 5000 tO 6,OOO francs.
 Mrs. Maria V,ndcrbilt, widow of Vii liam H. Vanderbilt, is quiet, retiring sort of woman, who allows her son ro at- tend to her financial affairs.
 A niece of Mary HnllOck FOOtc, the writer and artist, is named Philadelphia HallOck, but she Is commonly known among her intimatcS as Phil
 An English lady who Is always mistrcss of her whole establishment, including her stable, which is twice as largo as her house, Is IIady FlOrcncc Dixcy.
 Miss Helen PcVl, n granddaughter of the famous English statesman. has emu lated Mrs PCary by taking m arctic voy- ago from England tO the kara sca-
 Mrs Harr MCVickar, wife of the clever artist, pussnsss-s n color that is simply de liciOus and n rlir of dark, lustr0us eyes Her costumes aFc always Frcnchy and chic.
 Rosa Bunhcur Is no longer the only woman Lrtis; who is entitled tO wear upon her bnslst thu crSrss of ihc Legion of Honor for a like distinction has just bCcn be- slowed upnn Mime. Nirginic DcmonI- Ere- ton.
 Mrs Edmund Yates. 1t Is rCporteSl, car rics about with her whcrCycr she gu.cs the ashCs of her late lamCntcd husband who it will bc rcmcInbCrCSi, was crcmatcd They arC inclusCd in mn airtight rCCCpta- clC, and this is fitted into n little traveliu: bag made for the purPOsC.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-18
How to Read tnc Tongue.

The perfect tongue Is clean. moist lies loosely In the nuuih. Is round at tho edge and has nn prominent pIpillGe. The tongue may bc furrcd from lucal causes or from sympathy with the stomach, intcstincs or liver. The dry tongue occurs most fire qucntly in fever and indicates a nervous prostratiOn or depression. A white tongue Is diagnostic simply of the feverish con dition, with perhaps sour stomach. When it Is moist and yellowish brown, 1t shows disor,lered digestion. Dry and brown indicate Il low state oi the system, possibly typhoid. When the tongue Is dry and red and smooth, look out for inflammation, gastric or intestinal. When the papilln on the end of the tongue arc raised and very rcd, it is called strawberry tongue, and that means scarlet fever. Sharp pointed rcd tongue will hint of brain irritation or inflammation, and n yellow cnating in- dicates liver arrangement. In the forcgo- ing words an exchange points out what can Do gained from an examination of the tDuguu
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-18
Hope Kills Despair..s {,
And Beautiful Results Surely Fol
 low.
There is One Thing You Want Badly and
 Must Have.
Even # You Have Given Up Possessing It
 This Will Give You Hone.

Even # You Have Given Up Possessing Il
 This Will Give You Hope.
 Neuralgia and nervousness are fearfully prevalent. There is no more painful disease than neuralgia. It indicates a diseased state of nerves and blood and the most terrible suffering is often present.
 Most every body is nervous. and this is more dangerous than most people think. for, as in the case of the we'll known S. w. Anderson. Esq. of Warren, Mass, it IS very liable to lead to nervous prostratiop and paralysis. If not cured. He writes as follows about his wonderful recovery:
 "Some time ago was afflicted with ner- vousness and neuralgia. The pains I suffered were frightful. They commenced in my legs and arms and then went to my head and face. Finally had a paralytic shock on my right side which laid me up completely.
 II continued suffering the most terrible agony from neuralgia and was nearly dead with pain. I took every thing ever heard of but got no better. I consulted four doc tors but they did me no good. They said there was nothing but morphine pills that would help me.
 Il took them for nearly a year and was no better, but began to get even worse. I heard of a skillful doctor in Worcester, Mass. and went there to see him. He said he could cure me in one week. I staid there three days and then went home.
 The day after got home was taken worse than ever had been before and my suffering was more than could endure"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-18

come. A very "chic' costume from Doucet, who has the art of combining simplicity with styles and whose gowns are pre-eminently in good form, {" has black satin stripe on a white ground. The skirt is made perfectly plain, its | style being in the cut, which Is admira- ble. The black and white silk reaches only to the armpits at the side and Is finished heart shaped in front, the ex- treme point touching the collar, where it ends in spreading but narrow black satin bow. The upper part of the bodice and sleeves is made of accordion plaited black mousseline de soie over white silk The sleeves are very much puffed and reach only to the lower part of the armholes, a band of the black and white silk continuing to the elbow. where it is finished with black satin bows The rest of the arm is bare. to be covered with long black gloves
 The sleeves appear to be smaller. the puffed part being short, while tho re- mainder of the sleeve closely follows the arm. becoming tight at the wrist. In London they have introduced a skirt of a new cut, which rests on the ground and describes series of yandykes at the foot. They give fullness and fall in flut- ings, presenting most elegant and charming effect. They have to be caught together at the back with elastic, which causes the skirt to sway around grace fully. A broad waistband stitched to the skirt and cut to fit the figure does away with the silk belt and holds the blouse firmly in place.
 Two imported costumes seen recently furnish details of incoming styles One was n cloth dress trimmed with fiat cross bands, edged with machine stitch ing. The skirt was cut with q seam both front and back and side darts to better mold the hips. The sleeves, close fitting at the wrists, had their fullness at the top arranged in fiat dropping folds; the dark hat ornamented with ostrich feathers and velvet rosettcs. The second costume was in gray crepon cloth. with chemiscttc and chatelainc stripes in butter colorcd lace. Pretty bows finished off the shoulder slashes of the full bodice and the elbow sleeves, while up right fan plaitings headed the treble go- det on each side of the skirt. The hat, bordered with feather trimming, was adorned with lemon colored velvet bows and wings.
 The craze for capes has by no means abated, and they are very becoming in these days of large sleeves and save the wearer from presenting a crushed and wretched appearance when there is need
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-18
PENGUlNS FEEDING.
The Transformation That Takes Place When
 They Enter the Water.

Ahey LhtSF tne "ater.
 The appearance of tho keeper, with his pail of live gudgeon, is the signal for sudden and intense excitement in tho cages The penguins wave their lit tie fiippers and waddle to the door, whence they peer eagerly down the wooden steps leading to the pool. Tho cormorant croaks and sways from side to side, and the darters poise their snaky heads and spread their batlike wings. At the waters edge the penguins do not launch themselves upon the surface like other waterfowl, but instantly plunge beneath.
 Once below water an astonishing change takes place. The slow, ungainly bird is transferred into swift and bril. liant creature. beaded with globules of quicksilver, where the air clings to the close feathers, and flying through tho clear and waveless depths with arTowy speed and powers of turning far greater than in any known form of aerial flight The rapid and steady strokes of the wings are exactly similar to those of the air birds, while its feet float straight out level with the body, unused for pro- pulsion, or even as rudders, and as lit NAS AANSNtSa AAA ANo IAOSLSSS stS tIlOSC oA ~ wild duck when on the wing.
 The twists and turns necessary to follow the active little fish are made wholly by the strokes of one wing and the cessation of movement in the other, and tho fish are chased, caught and swallowed without the slightest relaxa- tion of speed ill submarine flight which is quite as rapid as that of most birds which take their prey in midair. In less than two minutes somo 30 gud- geon arc caught and swallowed below water, the only appearance of the birds on the surface being made by one or two bounds from the depths, when the head and shoulders leap above the surface for a second and then disappear.
 Any attempt to remain on the surface leads to ludicrOus splashing and cOnfu- sion, for the submarine bird cannot float. It can only fly below the surface Immediately the meal is finished both penguins scramble out of tho water and shuttle, with round backs and dropping wings, back to their cage to dry and digest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-18
RorroMed Sermons.

Clcrgymcn who borrow their sermons should bc careful to ruad them over before hand and sec that they arc appropriate Wo can imagine tho feelings of the young curatc, who had hastily accepted the loan of sermon from his rector, when hc found himself committed to tho statement, My friends, when first came among you morn than 10 years ago" Or those cf another, who, preaching in the church of a very rural parish, camo suddenly on the words, In the tccming streets of this great metropolis. ''-London Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-18
CnnIhn,t Smell In inc narl..

An old gentleman too impatient for his hot water and a light to be brought rushed into the kitchen, seized hold of the first pan on the stove and dashed away with it to his dark room. On plunging his hands into the wash hand basin he was amazed to find that it contained something thicker and stickier than water-that he had, in fact, spoiled the first course of his din- ncr by trying to wash in tho soup
 Boiling over with passion, he began to upbraid his wife, and on her suggest ing that he might have smellcd it was soup he thundered, "How in the name of fortune could smell in the dark?" London Answers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-18
MILLIONAIRE ME.
HE MURmURs 3EcAuSE HE IS AZ
 ELECTED WITH WEALTH.

ue Gives fIe Result of His Experience
 w'hcu cn Old Friend Dropped In to See
 Him and Moves That His Name Be
 Stricken Ofr the List.
 LCopyright, 1891, by Edgar w. Nye.1
 Below give the substance of a cir cular letter issued to the millionaires of tho United States for the purpose of re- yising a book containing list of these Financial freaks, together with biography and portraits The book was issued two years ago, but ill that time many of our leading milliOnaires have changed their addresses, died or removed to the poor house.
 Therefore it is found to be necessary that the book should go through proc ess of revision, and hence we are asked
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-18
THE LATEST STYLES.
AS REPRESENTED IN IMPORTED AND
 HOME PRODUCTIONS.

Curious Examples of Mixed dcolorinx-Biaek
 and White Stripes Instead of Checks.
 Chic Parisian Gowns Described - The
 Convenient Cape Popular as Ever.
 The latest Paris gowns arc some of them curious examples of mixed color ing, showing army blue. red and some times apple green in one costume These are designed doubtless to meet the re- quirements of women on the alert for novel effects. For those of quiet tastes the news that black and white stripes are taking the place of the check SO much worn during the summer will be wei.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-18

trouble. With Irregularities come disturb ance of the stomach and kidneys.
 Violent headaches often attack the victim. pains shoot everywhere. Extreme irritability follows quickly, and then utter deSpondency overwhclms the already over burdened life. Unless the obstruction is removed at once. your daughters whole future will be darkened.
 LydiG E. PiRkhdm'S Vegetable Com pound will accomplish the work speedily. It is the most effective remedy for irregu- lar or suspended action known.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-18
Astronomical Item.

Professor Shore of the University oi Texas is O heavily built man of slow movements. whose personal appearance is suggestive of bear, He Is also in charge of the astronomical department Meeting Student Anjerry. the. professor said:
 Thomas, do you take anS terssSip the movements of the heavenly bodiesf''
 "Yes, professor. f like to look at the stars once in awhile"
 "well. if you want tospbserw Doe movement of the Great, Bear oome sto my room I'll be in. "-Texas Siflinga
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-18
N.H.&H. Railroad Time Table
June i1. 1S34. SACGATU CE DIVISION.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-18
Willing to Compromise.

Bright Boy-Tho paper says there's a doctor in the city who makes long noses shorter, big ears smaller, and don t know what all.
 Fathcr-Well?
 Bright Boy-I guess you'd better send me to him to have my legs shortened, if you can't afford to buy mo larger bi- cycle. Good News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-18
Delays Are Dangerous.

Lover-And so your mother does not believe ill long engagements? I am de- lighted.
 Miss dc Brokcr-Yes; mamma says ever so many girls fathers have failed during long engagements, and the poor things never got married at all-New York Weekly
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-18
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She Understood.

Friend-If a big wagon made SO much noise that you couldn't hear George when he proposed, how did you know what he said?
 Sweet Girl-By the movements of his lips.
 That's wonderfuli never could do that in the world. What quick eyes you must haver' --4
 "oh, I couldn't see his lips. They were too close for that" ->
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-18
Enfant Terrible.

Proud Father Uo fricnd-This is my youngest boy. Frank, this is Mir. Jack son.
 Frank (brightly)-Is that the man of whom mamma said yesterday that he had more money than brains?-Truth.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-18
A Better Field.

Mrs. Wicket-Is your son as fond of statuary as ever? I remember he used to go to Florence and Rome every year. Mrs. Bilter-Ob. yes, he is. But he is not abroad this year.
 Mrs. Wicket-Indeedi Where is he?
 Mrs Bitter - He is studying the bathers at Narragansett Pier.-New York Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-18
ExplaininR It.

The Young Man-Gracie, what is it your father sees in me to object to, darling!
 The Young Woman (wiping away a tear)-He doesn't see anything in you, Algernon. That's why he objects. Tit BitA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-18
A Great Longing.

Mrs. Dingler - Humphi I always knew that Miss Oldgirl wanted man, but didn't think she wanted one as badly as that
 Dingler-As badly as what?
 Mrs. Dingler-This paper says she has gone for a tramp.-Buffalo Courier.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-18
Whcra He Missed If

Drowning Editor-Help! can't swim lick!
 Man on ShorC-Neither can I!
 Drowning Editor-Oh, if you had only read my paper, you would have learned how !-Atlanta Constitution.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-18
4 Winning Card.

Willic-Sistcrw will be down in min ute. She's putting on q new dress
 Dashaway-IInw is it, Willic-pretty: Willic-It's sumner. heard her say it ought to bring you around if any thing did. Cloak Review.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-18
Hcttcr still.

How did you come to break with Miss Swcctlip>? You always said she was as good aS gold.
 "Ycs, but got acquainted with girl who had the gold. "-Boston Tran script.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-18
One Execution.

Teacher-Give an example of tho truth of the motto. United we stand; divided we fall.
 Johnny-I-I can't think of any. ma'am. don't believe it's true any how.
 "whatI Do you know of any case fin which it is not true?"
 "Yes'm-a stepladder. "-Chicago Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-18
Ouarfs or PIntsH

Don't you think Miss Comingirl a trlfle mannish?'
 "A trifie? When a girl has her bloom CTS made with two pistol pockets, I call her moro than n trifie mannish. "--Ip< dianaDolis Journal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-18
Wanted Her Reformed.

Mamma-Why did you pray that God should stop your sister from telling sto- ries?
 Small Son-Because she promised me she wouldn't tell that took the cakes, and she did tell. Good News
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-18
Way Om.

"This rich relative of yours-is he a distant relative?"
 "Ycs, extremely distant since he be- came rich. "-Tit-Bits.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-18

of a wrap. The very latest wraps for driving and evening wear are double capes with turndown velvet collars While slightly horsy in effect. they are smart and convenient Another style ot the ever necessary cape is circular in shape, with a seam down each shoulder and ornamented with three rows of cloth applied as strap seams The fronts are kept together by a strap at the throat and another strap hidden under the rev CTS will keep the cape double breasted when 1t is closed A heavy cloth makes up best and takes from sk to yards. acoocding to the width
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-18

"Mothers should see that natureiS as sisted. if necessary. tOperform its office, and keep their daughters well in formed as to mat ters concerning themselves"
 Irregula ritiCS. fro whatever cause, are sure in diCationSo of organic
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-18
AcCortlinc to Record.

Pass, ngrr-Is this seat engaged?
 Pretty Summer Girl-lt ought to be Ly this time. have been sitting on it for over an huur.-Ncw York World.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-18
How to Make . Bohemian Sandwich.

The filling consists of cottage cheese olives and Worcestershire sauoe the proportions being e dozen olives to a large ball of cheese and the sause to taste. Pit the olives and chop them fine, then mix with the cheese and seesoning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-18
She mad somrthInr to say.

Phil-DO you think your father would object to me hs n sun-in laws
 PrIscilla-NO, I don't think he would Papa never as-rcs with mc.-New York Herald-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-18

doubt, never suffered from any of ihe ills that curse many women
 Mothers owe a duty to their daughters that in too many eases is neglected
 Nature has provided a time for pUlrifca- tion. and if the channels are ObstruCfed the entire system is poisoned and miscrycomes.
 Mrs. Chas. Hines of Duncannon. Pa, a woman of large experience, in spea king of a mothers duty, says: Watch carefully your daughters physical development
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-18
On His Record.

It was on Michigan avenue car. A young woman occupied one end of seat and young man the other. The young man had indulged in several glasses of beer. The conductor came along the outside of the car to collect the fares, and as the young woman was far away she handed her nickel to the young man. He received it, looked at her a moment through his tears and then said as he passed it on:
 "I accept the responsibility and thank you for the confidence reposed in my integrity Never beat a woman on a street car out of Q nickel in my life Booze a little now and then. but stand pat on my record for honesty"
 She started to look confused and em- barrassed, but he fell asleep in about half a minute. and she changed her mind. Free Press
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-18
scalloped Chicken.

Mince cold chicken and little leau ham quite flnei season with pepper and a little salt. if needed; stir all together and add some sweet tcream-enough to make quite moist Cover with crumbs. put 1t into scallop shells or fiat dish. put Q hsrle butter on top and brown before the fire or front of a range