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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-26
ALIYING CURIOSITY.

to be spelled Old Jim Thompson was the first man to get it. He hitchcd his guns around to the front and then looked up at us to ask:
 "Say, kurnei what sort of varmint is it?"
 'Its word, of course. D
 ''Whar does she hole up in winter and range around in summer?"
 "Didn't you ever hear tho word used?"
 Cant say did. Whats tho value of the pclt and claws and does she take to water or live on land?'
 In order to make it clear to MT. Thomp- son, who was nervously toying with the butts of his pistols, wo asked him what would happen if he should meet a grizzly bear out in the mountains and had no weapon to defend himself?
 ''One or t'other of us would go under, |" he replied.
 "You would go under, of course, and it would bc in consequence of your having left your weapons in camp. Can't you see the application of tho word?"
 ''Shc sorter glimners on mo, kurnel. If I should git to hev to W ar billed shirt and cat with fork, would it be in conse- quence of this ycre spellin bec?"
 "Vcry likely, Mir Thompson.
 Then the hydra headed monster of rebel
  We had a blackboard on the stage, and it was shot into splinters. We had globe of tho world, and it was shot off its axis and into the alley. We had brought along our dictionary, and the boys popped away at it until all the words down to "W" were shot out and mortally wounded. We don't suppose any one wanted our editorial life, or he would have taken it, but as we attempted to make our escape the boys flung us around and stepped on us and had real enjoyable time for 10 minutes, We take this occasion to painfully an nounco that school is out. There won't be any No of tho series, not under 20 or 30 years hence. We don care copper wheth- CT civilization advances or stands dead still, and, as for the cause of education, it's none of our internal business whether the critters around here stopped to spell their bacon or eat it raw! We have made a fool of ourself and feel tircd-very tired!
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-26
What Fad Parties Are.

Perhaps you have heard about fac parties. They are positively the latest dissipation of those who live to kill time, says tho New York Herald. The people who are invited to a fad party are expected to bring some object which represents their pet fad, and each must talk about that fad, tell the reason ot its existence and anything of interest about it. For instance, one guest has a mania for collecting scarfpins and de scribes some of the experiences gained in picking these up. Another has fad for collecting old china and describes the plates and teacups which line her drawing room, telling many amusing stories of her experiences ill farmhouSes and dingy little shops Another dis coursed upon fans, fluttering meanwhile a priceless trif1e of lace and paint and fluff The third brought one of her scrap books, and treasure house it proved to be. For years she has been collecting pictures of famous people-not photo graphs, but prints, wood cuts, litho- graphs and the like.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-26

"T'hc gentleman is hurt, grandfather" both his host and mammy, who waited at table, even cmbarrassingly attentive to his hghtcSt need. He made but a poor prctcnsc of eating. Each mouthful in- deed came near to choking him, though everything was dainty. flavorous and ex- QuiSitvly served
 At tho close of the meal the two men went out together, pausing for minute at the half open front door to watch the flashing raindrOpS vcx the hmpid pool spread over all the yard. One of the long summer storms had broken since morn ing The sky was dun cup, without fold or rift. The slightest hollows held such rainy tunnels as assured all who knew the lay of the land that the creeks must be at flood It was full of sharp hills, from which the waters ran fast as they fell. Already abo1 Q the plash of the rain came the roar and boom of torrents i'll the lowlands- But young Fauntleroy stepped without the hall door and said:
 Major Overton, feel this intrusion of mine to be so impertinent that if your woman will return me my own gar meAts 1 will make my way somewhere else till the storm Is over. "
 The grim ghost of a smile played on Major Overton's face.
 That would be suicide, which is the worst form of cowardice," he said. Either side of us is stream that now a man with two good arms could not safely pass on horseback On foot and crippled you would surely drown. Ridgeley's door can let no man go out to his death. Stay and be sure of your welcome until you can go in safety.
 If only you would let me speak, '" the other began A gesture stopped him. Major Overton had raised his hand, a look of pain unutterable upon his face After minute he said slowly, as though weighing each word:
 Ut is not my wish to embarrass you or add to your discomfort, but surely you must understand that of all men you are the last with whom can dis cuss-anything.
 Why, because of that old trouble: Believe me, Major Overton, whatever imputation there may have been in the past, do not believe''- Young Faunt- leroy burst out before he could be si- fenced. His pause, when it came, was due to amazement The old face fronting him was rage incarnate, the old hands clinched hard By supreme effort Ma jor Overton controlled himself and said, half turning away:
 Belief amounts to nothing, certainly as against deeds It is just possible that you came in ignorance of some things that have gone before. Pray pardon me if I ask to be spared further reference to all painful subjects. Be simply the stranger within my gate for the rest of your stay"
 Tn one minute, sir. All ask is .hat you will believe came simply with the honest purpose of trying to better bad matter, very sad one. am not a sneak They told me to approach you under a feigned name, but refused did not give my full name at first be- cause I feared to startle the young lad1-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-26

the feud She let Margaret believe he was a widower until tho girl was mad with love for him and he more than lunatic over her. Then my lady wrote to her brother in law circumStantially tho state of affairs; also that it was his Chris tian duty to see that Peyton divorced his wife and married Margaret. When the letter was past recall, she got fright ened and told Peyton what she had done He did what anybody who knew him would surely have expected-told Margaret of his love, his despair, and persuaded her to run away with him. He would take her to New Orleans, to France, where nothing, nobody, could separate them, and make her life all one long happy dream.
 'So at least the aunt told us when we got there, your uncle and l. was his clerk at 1 5 Major Overton had let us know what was ill the wind. 1 remem- ber now how he looked stepping into the office with that wOman's letter in his hand Though we set off at once, some how he got ahead of us and had been three hours on the trail of the elopers before we got to their starting point
 
 that was mighty slow. Itw February, had been raining a week, and all the world was quagmire. Your Uncle AL len was a hunchback. Peyton threw him in one of their boyish scutfles and hurt his spine, but he was Q fine man, a fine rider for all that. We got ahead at a sort of snail's gallop, and remember thinking that he looked as hurt and mis- erable as did Major Overton.
 Presently we began hearing of our couple. Poyton had team that even those roads could not stall, but ill one place the trap upset; in another a broken strap delayed them. They were heading for the railway station, 50 miles off as the road ran, but less than 30 if once you got across the river, up whose bank we were riding. But crossing for a sane man was out of the question. The stream was banlzful and running like mill race. Higher up the waters had run out a trifle; besides a considerable af- fluent must be reckoned with half way.
 "Yet we did not think even Peyton would tempt fate ill such fashion, even though he knew who was hard on his track. We had ridden 20 miles or more when VIC caught sight of the major and heard him give next minute wild, strangling shout.
 ''The road ran straight and level for mile i'll front of him. Half way track ran down from it to ford, passable at low water, and into this Peyton Faunt- leroy was madly urging his tired horses. He must have known the water was
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'Goin to permit?"
 He smoked and reflected for two or three minutes and then turned to mo with:
 Look we're, stranger, we hain't had a drop O refn around yere fur six weeks, and you see how things is goin with us. Yesterday 1 took my solemn oath that I'd turn to and lick the very first stranger as cum this way. You ar the first!'
 But I'm not to blame about the wealth er"
 "Mebbe not. I'll tell you what I'll do. You kin stop with us, and if it rains by mornin we'll bless you and send you on your way. If it don't, then I'll give you the all firedest lickin a critter ever got in the month of August! Them's my tarms, and you kin take 'em or leave 'em."
 There wasn't cloud in the sky, but my old war wound was itching and aching as it had 500 times before when A change of weather was at hand, and l promptly ac- cepted his terms. The wife got supper and after supper we smoked and talked and when we went to bed at g o'clock the husband said:
 Stranger, you kin git ready fur that ickin, and lemme tell you that I m sure to break bones when sail in!''
 1 answered "all right and was soon asleep. An hour after midnight there came u crash of thunder which lifted us out of bed, and next minute lightning struck q cottonwood near the shanty and tore it to pieces and knocked us down. Then came the rain, and in 10 minutes we were drowned out and had to run for the sod barn on higher ground. In 80 minutes Little creek was over its banks and float ing his fences off, and before daylight half his land was two feet under water. The rain ceased as the sun came up, but it would take two days for the water to run off
 "Well?'' l queried of the man as we stood outside the barn and looked at the raging flood.
 "Accorrlin to tarms, he slowly replied as he looked ill vain for his cornfeld-- "accordin to tarms you hev escaped an all fired lickin, but if thars a critter in all this world who orter be picked up and driv head fust leven feet into the airth you ar the man! Sally, fry him some bacon and git him started off before he brings on val Ter fever and airthquakes!'
 NJ. QUAD
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-26
A CHAPTER ON PuDDINGS.
Some Recipes That Are Commended as Be
 ing Good, Simple and Inexpensive.


 ing Good, simple and Inexpensive.
 "What shall make for dessert?" is tho question which comes to many house keepers every day ill the year. Many fall back on pie and seldom make pud dings, partly because uf habit and be- cause pies are easily made. So are pud- dings, many of them, and they mako q desirable change, especially i'll the warm weather, when we do not need as much fatty food With view to being help full several recipes from Good House keeping are here reproduced.
 Let us begin with an apple batter pudding. The ingredients are a pint ot milk, a pint of flour, f eggs, a table spoonful of butter, teaspoonful of salt, pint of pared and sliced apples. Beat the eggs, add milk and other ingredients. Stir in the apples lightly. Bake in q buttered pudding dish. Serve with cream and sugar as soon as done.
 When apples are gone, then come Der ries. Many varieties make good pud- dings and dumplings, especially goose berries, whortleberries, raspberries and blackberries. Here is q recipe for berry balls: Roll out biscuit dough, cut i'll squares, put a spoonf I f berries on, bring corners together, place on a but tered tin. Melt tablespoonful of but ter, a heaping spoonful of sugar, one half cupful of hot water. Dip over the squares. Sprinkle with sugar and bake
 For berry charlotte fill a buttercd mold or bowl with stale bread crumbs Stew quart of berries, strain through cheeseclotli, sweeten, heat up again and pour hot over the bread crumbs. Press down, cover and set in q cool place or on ice. When ready to servo, turn out on fiat dish and eat with cream.
 In summer, when eggs and milk arc abundant, custard and custard buildings can be quickly made and arc p2latable and easily digested. A custard can be made in five minutes and baked in half an hour if the oven is just right The se- crets of baking a custard and not having it watery arc, first, to have fresh eggs and milk to make it of; second, not to have tic oven too hot; third, to place the dish containing the custard ill tin pan holding hot water, so that the GUS tard dish will not come in contact with the hot iron beneath 1t. Tho custard should not be out of mind from the time it is put ill until it is out of the oven. Try it with the blade of knife, and if it comes out clean take it out, Sometimes minute too long baking will spoil it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-26
No Virtue In Whole Grain or Bran.

Among the ancients the ''toothless hag' was stock figure. Homer was bald. Diogenes was bald. Ulysses was bald. How did they become so on bran or whole grained bread, such as was used i'll their times? The miller of this day is making no mistake in his work. No civilized nation, with mixed diet, is in any dan ger from tle use of white -four. The ''sweet and pleasant flavor of bread made out of old buhr flour or rude1 meals was due to no wholesome, nutri- tious quality in the Hours or meals used.
 It was simply the dirt-that is, the noniioury parts of the wheat berry in corporated in tho product of rude milling that gave that flavor. The bread is more nourislling without it and more digesti- ble without it. Modern milling is all right: The human intestines are not in, tended for mere bran conveyers. The bran should go to the bran bin. and from there to the animals that can digest it.. Man is not among those animals. Mill iDu World
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-26
ONE WOMAN'S REWARD. A GREAT SHOWER OF CONFIDENCE
Such as Never Descended upon Any
 Other American Woman.
ESPECIAL TO OUR LADY READERS. )

 ITS glorious possession.
 The most famous physician wins it -A from a comparatively small number One woman, and only one, has won it from tens of thousands during the past twenty years.
 Loving condolences, heartfelt gratitude. loyal devotion, is showered upon her name because of salvation from a miserable ex- istence, and the peace and joy of restored health through her wonderful skill. Lydia E. Pinkhdm 8 name will go down the ages as the friend of all women. Her Vegetable Compound has saved thousands from the terrors of female com plaints.
 Backache, despondency, fainting, spinal weakness, avoiding society, bearing down, are all symptoms of trouble in the womb. The Vegetable Compound removes the cause of the trouble.
 Read what Mrs. $. w. White, who lives at 916 Holly Street, West Philadelphia, Pa., calls family blessing.
 Thus she writes to Mrs. Pinkham:-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-26
"EtrSt he brought Margarct to us quite
 dc0d"

swimming. 1 think he reckoned that the team would take him half way over, and from there he could carry Margaret safe to the other bank. It was just bare chance, but I am sure he chose it the risk, I mean-with full knowl- edge, ill preference to the certainty of losing her forever.
 "He sent the horses so slowly down to the water that we, all his pursuers, were ill hailing distance as they struck tho stream. Wo shouted to him to stop We had as well called to the wind. I saw what the slowing up meant He wanted the horses to be we'll breathed when they lost their footing in the water ThoS had long ago thrown out their little lug gage-everyt in fact, that was nov able-to tighten the load. I tell you it was a sight to see that tall, handsome follow, with such flower face beside him. drive down SO quickly and carefully into the raging torknt.
 ''The beasts took it gallantly. When they lost their feet, after one snort they swan beautifully tor the other side, talk ing the current Quartering so that the buggy did not upset. But for accident they must have got over safe. Indeed they were more than midstream when a big drift log shot down upon them and sent all to the bottom, the horses madly plunging, their master clinging to the last to the girl he had brought to her death.
 Before we could stop him Major Overton was ill the water. I never saw such a swimmer. First he brought Mar garet to us quite dead, but with the hap piest smile on her face When he laid Peyton at our feet, we saw how it hap pened. He had the print of a hoof ill the right temple. Major Overton looked ct the two of them-oh, such look !- and said in gasps to your uncle: Re member-please-there has been-an- accident. My daughter-will remain- for awhile longer-with-her aunt.
 With that he dropped senseless, but your uncle saw to it that things should be as he said. They had great respect for each other after that, thoso two mon, though they never spoke again. In fact, if your uncle had lived, think tho claim would have been settled years ago, but he died in six months, leaving every thing to you.'
 "The claim. Oh, it is settled now and forever" "young Fauntleroy said, sinking back with a long, shivering sigh.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-26
An Original Theory of Education.

Count de Lesseps has always had the, ories on the education of children. Par: of his success in tho Suez canal was due to the help of Abbas Pasha. who had been pupil of tho count. Abbas was a very Tat and luxury loving toy, but with more than ordinary intelligence. At the end of the first month of De Lesseps' di- rection of his education his tutor, with some pride. brought in the boys reports. Do not bring me reports of lessons" De Lesseps said, "but his weight. I desire you to weigh him at the beginning of every month. If he has gained in flesh, punish him and see that it does not hap pen again. Chicago Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-26

OCCTIOn.
 vous," the old man said through his -eeth. Fauntleroy spr;mg to the girls side, caught her hand ill his and cried out:
 Major Overtou, you--no mau shall breathe one hurtful word of her. Here to your teeth beg her to come away with me as my wife-chosen, honored above all the world. "
 Dare shivered through aud through. A red tide swept up over brow and cheek, then faded, leaving her white, with eyes of fire. She was so young, bare ly turned F, all this seemed so wonder ful, so terrible, it put her happy, careless girl life years and years behind her. She drew her hand gently from Fauntleroy's clasp and said, staring straight before her at her grandfather, who stood a shaking embodiment of speeches. fury:
 ''I cannot go, MT. Fauntleroy. I am an Overton. 1 cannot turn against my own, no matter how may be wronged. "
 Forgive me, Dare, forgive me! You are your fathers child, thank God! For give my doubt of you, the old man al most sobbed, drawing the girls hand through his arm as though to lead her away. She half turned from him, but not in anger, and said to her young lover:
 "Goodby. Go away, please, and forget that you ever came. "
 "I go, since I must, but will never give you up so long as we borl: do live," Allen Fauntleroy said. Even as he spoke she vanished. Hawkins caught his arm and drew him away to the vehicle wait ing outside the door. As they took their seats in it Major Overton stepped over the threshold, gave them courteous adieu, then laid his hand lightly ill de- tention upon the reins and said slowly:
 MT. Fauntleroy, givo you safe con- duct from my home. If ever you set foot on it again, your life will pay for it. ''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-26
Co:OperatiVeTailorirg
 Company. l50 South Main St.,

With the opening of the SprinosSeason We would call attention to one of the finest selections of Imported and Domestic Woolens ever placed be- fore the public.
 Determined to merit a continuance of the pat ronaoe so IiberaIIy bestow, ed on US in the past, we shall continue to lead in the making of Garments in Excellence of Quality, and Moderation of Price.
 For instance, our 2O44 is a fine Clay Diagonal in deep black or blue black, of which We will make Suits to order in the most approved style and perfect workmanship for $25.
 Our 2O38 and 2O2o are respectively a fine i'm. ported Yale Diagonal and Birds Eye Worsted, of which We shall make up suits in same manner, and for the same price.
 Our 2187, 2177, 2O8o 2OoO, and a great many others, are strictIy Iy all wool black Tidbits, Chev. tot or fancy Cassimeres of which we'll make up Suits to order from SIS to $2O.
 Realizing that we have just passed through a serious business depres. sion, and that 1t would therefore be inconsistent for some of our patrons to pay for a suit Of Clothes all at one time, We will in the future, as in the past Deliver Garments on small weekly payments.
 E"-By request of great many of our patrons wo have arranged for d department where We will do Repairing, Cleaning and Pressing of Garments at the Lowest Prices and at the shortest notice.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-26
The Hose sleeve.

The roso sleeve is a charming finish for young girls evening dresses of silk, satin or moire. It is made of chiffon ol of mousseline de soie ill series of puffs around close fitted silk lining, anC when tho arm is passed through these puffs it falls about the opening like the half closed petals of a rose. It reaches to the elbow or only half way there, a' best suitS tho arm.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-26
Astrolugy Hits One Thing Right.

Professor Longhair-Astrology teaches that girl born in January will be pru- dent, good tempered and fond of dress if born in February, affectionate, kind heart ed and fond of dress; in March, somewhat frivolous and fond of dress; in April, incon- stant and fond of
 Hostess-ln what months are girls born who arc not fonl of dress!
 Professor Longhair-ln none, madam.- New York Weekly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-26
The Coat and Skirt Style,

Apart from its comfort, the economic advantages of the coat and skirt style of dress are quite sufficient to keep it ill fashion. With suitable waistcoat one may go almost anywhere in a coat and skirt The dressiest waistcoats are of chiffon and ecru lace or moire antique
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-26
A Favor.

Reggie-Do you mind taking my left arm, Miss Amy, when we go walkings
 Miss Amy-Certainly not What Is the idea?
 Reggie-It is so damp out, you know, that have to hold up my frock coat with vuy right hand.-Clothier and Furnisher
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-26
\ Youthful of SylInbIcs.

Watts-Won't you come in and take something.
 Potts-Darcn' I've got to address the Studious club on proportional representa- tion. and don't care to take any chance of tangling my syllahles. Indianapolis Jour nal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-26
Mint Sauce For Roast LlmE

Take tablespoonfuls >S finely chopped mint and put i'll a saucepan with ta- blespoonfuls of sugar and one-half of a cup of vinegar. Stir ovtr tho E:rc until the sugar is dissolved and vinegar heated through. Cool and serve with roast lamh
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-26
Singular.

She-Oh, Henry, had such a dreadful dream last night! I dreamed saw your first wife sitting in your lap and you smil- ing upon her.
 He-That's tho oldest dream ever heard of.
 She-How, dear?
 He-why, she weighed a5o pounds!- Life