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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
HOW TO MAKE A MATTRESS.
Bedticking, Thread, Cornhusks and Go
 ton Are the Materials Required.

Bedticking, Thread, Cornhusks and Cot-
 ton Are the Materials Required.
 Prudence Plain says in The House. keeper: It requires 10 yards of ticking for mattress. Cut two widths the length of the bed for the bottom of the mattress and two the same length for the top. Use the remainder for sides, which you sew all around the bottom piece, making it square or round at the corners. Now get your quilting frames, and with strong cord put in the mat tress exactly as you would quilt. It is now ready for the filling, which you must have previously prepared.
 The best filling is made of cornhusks or shucks and cotton. The cornhusks must be made soft and fine by pulling them through a fork. To do this take a shuclz in your left hand and an ordinary table fork ill your right. Insert the fork in the shucll and jerk rapidly through each layer until the whole is torn into fine shrtds Then pull these off from the stem at the bottom and have ready a large hamper to receive the shreded portions.
 It takes three large hampers full to make a full mattress Have this amount ready. and after you have your mattress in the frame lay the contents of the two hampers up each side and pour the con- tents of the remaining one ill the middle Before doing this place a wide board supported on two chairs under the mat tress to take the weight off the middle and prevent its tearing out of the frame. Make the shucl1 filling all smooth and level. stutfin@ it in well at the corners, and then place layer of cotton over the whole.
 The more cotton you put in, of course the softer the mattress will be. After having arranged this nicely, spread on the top piece of ticking bastingit around the sides and ends of frame, same as you did the bottom. Now you are ready for the tacking. For this purpose you will need long mattress needle, which costs 5 cents. and a ball of tWinc. Insert the needle ill the mattress from the top side, draw it through and insert again from the bottom side, at about the distance of one inch from where it came through before; pull through at the top. Have ready some circles cut from the mate rial of which you are making the mat tress. Place one of these i'll the loop made on the under side of mattress, and tie another ill where the two cords meet at the top.
 Continue to work i'll rows, as you would in tying comfortable. One per son can very easily do the work until the middle TOW is reached, when an assistant should sit under the mattress and pull the needle through while this TOW is be- ing tied, as the person inserting the nee dlc from above cannot reach it below, on account of it being so far over. When all the tying is completed, cut the threads holding it in the frame and let 1t drop 10 the floor. Sew the top and sides togelh- CT with q neat over and over seem, or, II it Is desired tn make the mattress strict lv professional in make. bind the edge with striped tick binding, and you will have mattress which should please the most fastidiOus.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
Aluminium COOkiur Utensils,

One of the latest uses of aluminium is for cooking utensils. An expert of the metallurgical laboratory of Lehigh uni versity says, after two years of actual experience. that in point of ightness, cleanliness, durability and all round adaptability vessels of aluminium are the perfection of cooking utensils. He instances two boilers which have been in daily use for cooking all sorts of food, for preserving, stewing fruits and the like, for two years and are today as bright as new and have not lost a frac- tion of weight. One weighs pound 12! ounces and the other pound II ounces.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13

How to Make Beautiful Fire Screens.
 Stained glass screens mounted in brass or wrought iron make the most beauti- ful fire screens, their rich colors being giowingly brought out by the dancing flames
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
n1izzard,s Antics In Chicago.

CMICAGO. Feb. l3-Dispatchcs from all over northern Illinois, southern Wisconsin and Iowa tell the same story of a furious storm and Interruption of business The blizzard stems, however, to be ahatiuG all over this section and moving east at a rapid rate. The mercury iS now falling quite rapidly.
 During the afternoon he storm increased in violeuce the wind at times rising to a velocity of 15 miles an hour and the snow growing heavier. It was the worst storm Chicago has ever known. and by o'clock business of all kinds was at a standstill. At that time the big office buildings were practically deserted, people having started for home in order to do their travelling be fore night.
 Trains were delayed during the after noon, and at night most of the eastern roads did not send out trains of any kind. The New York limited on the Erie pulled out with two engines, and three hours later it was l2 miles from Chicago, stuck fast and two additional engines which had been sent after if could do no good. The incom- ing New fork limited on the same line stuck in d smowbank at Fourteenth street, one mile from the depot, and six engines gave il up a bad job.
 The Rock Island started out one pasSen- x something over mile ill three hours. The same conditions prevailed on all lines and most of them declared that unless the storm moderated by midnight they would not attempt to turn a wheel.
 Owing to the driving snow, which made it impossible to see 90 feet, a wreck occur red on the Lake Shore road at Seventy ninth street and Stoney Island avenue. The fireman, Luther $. Webster, of Elk hart, Ind, was caught between the engine and tender and badly crushed. Several freight cars were knocked into kindIiug wood. On the streets collisions and acci- dents were numerous Moses Bloom, Jr a memhcr of the board of trade, was badly injurcd- \ gust of wind carried him 20 feet, and he struck against the curbstone, fracturing hi, wrist.
 An cNcrcdinGly dangerous spot to pedes- JrianS was directly behind the Masonic temple, which is 22 stories high. The wind was drawn down the narrow alley behind it at an awful rate, and whoever attempt ed to cross the alley was blown off the side walk and was very fortunate if he kept his feet. So many people were injured there that special detail of police was made to keep everybody off that side of the street
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
Surf High at Asbury Park.

AsBURY PARK, N. J., Feb. 13-A very heavy, severe and binding snowstOrm rag ed along the New Jersey coast. The surf is high, and no doubt before night wrecks will be seen along the beach from Sandy Hook to Point Pleasant The velocity of the wind is 5O miles an hour, and it is in creasiug. The life saving crews from Sandy Hook to Sea Girt are on double duty watching for vessels
 The Electric Railway company has aban- doned running cars on account of the storm. The surf is washing over the tracks of the Jersey Central railroad at Navesink highlands, and it is probable that the road will be compelled to abandon trains.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
Tornado In Kentucky,

DANV!LIE, Ky, Feb. l3.-The tornado which passed i've miles north of this city destroyed 5000 worth of property.
 IMiE"DsHURG, Ky, Feb. l3.-Sevcrai large stock barns near perryvilIc, together with the live stock contained therein, were blown a distance of Il quarter of d mile. No lives were lost. Great damage Was aieu done near Pleasant Hill, and the postotlice was blown down at that place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
Slammed His Wife ard Son to Death.

TELL CITY, Ind, Feb. 13.-William Art mann, a farmer, while suffering from re ligious mania, killed his wife and eldest son. The family were eating breakfast when the crime was committr.}. Artmann, in the presence of his five chi .'en, stamp ed his wife to death. The eldest boy, aged 12 tried to defend his mother, and he suf- fered the same fate at the hands of his en- ragged father. Artmann is now raviu z maniac
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
,sIr Fire In a Small Town.

FREMONT, O., Feb. 13.-Over half the business portion of Genoa, village of 2,O0O on the lake shore, is miles west of here, was destroyed by fire.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
How to Make Crea.n of NIacaroons.

A delicious sweet to offer at lunch con is made of whipped cream and mac arOons. Use the rich cream that IS of the proper consistency to whip we'll. Sweeten and whip until quite stiff. Get macaroons that have been kept about two days and Poll them until they are finely crnmbled, but not powdered. Stir enough of them with the whipped cream to give it delicate brown color. This should be served heapcd lightly in dain- ty cups, as, while it makes most de- lectable compound, it is altogether too rich to be taken in any but the most moderate quantities.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
His Deg Faithful Unto Death.

SPRINGFIELD Mass, Feb. i3.-Chcater r. Stehbins, a prosperous young farmer Of south Mouson, was found dead about a mile from his home His body was lying in the snow, and his ftithluI dog Was guarding it. Medical Examiner Uolbroob thinks that death resulted from heart fail ure. The body was not frozen, for the to, had kept it warm
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
Fire Did Not Concc,, the Crime.

HOCST0N, Feb. I3.--In the ruins of d rude hut which had ~jund near the East Texas road in the suburbs was discovered the dead and charrcd remains of Mike Dolan, its owner Dolau had been stabbed twice and shot once. To conceal the crime the hut had been burned. Two negroes have been arrested
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
Toledo Pennle Walkinr.

TOLEDO, Feb 13-Two Hours after the blizzard struck this cjt7>evcry street car was abandoned. The wind blew the water up the river from the Maumee bay, and the docks and Water street are inundated. Business has been at standstill. A blind- ing suowstorm has filled the streets with drifts and all trains are behind time
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
Old statehouse a Firetrap.

BOSTON, Feb. l3.-Before the statehouse committee Builder Inspector James $. Damrell declared that the statehouse from foundation to apex was a veritable fire trap. The proposed improvements he heartily favored.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
Fate of IA Russian Traitor.

VIENNA, Feb. l3.-Advices from Rou- mania say that Russian lieutenant colo nel of cavalry was tried recently at Odessa and executed. In his lodgings there the authorities found evidence that he hud been supplying secrets to u foreign power at salary of 24, 900 francs yearly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
T.iitIe 1TarY Isrnims' Trim.

KANSAS CITY, Feb. l&.-littIe 6 year-old Mary Drains, whose mother recently died and whose father deserted her, is making Il trip all the way from Kansas to i'ennsyl- Yunia alone. The child wears about Der waist a card With the inscription: Il ann going iron. rl Dorado, Kan, to WHynes- burg, Pa., to meet my aunt, Mary Brains. Ny name iS Mary Brains too.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
or New Hampshire's Coast.

PORTSMOUTH, N H., Feb. 13.-A severe northeast gale struck this coast. A cable message from the Isle of Shoals states that the sea is running high, and it is impossi- be for small vessels to live. A two masted schooner was sighted making for Glouces- ter, with sails flying iu pieces.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
BROOKLYN BRIEFS.

The funeral of Miss Annie Reddig took place from her late residence, TT Bank street, at S:30 o'clock this morning to St Patrick's church where a,mass of requem was celebrated by the Rev J. B. Lawless. The pallbearers were: Thomas Smith, Cheshire, John Smith, Southington, Michael Murphy, Edward Gahan, Patrick Carlin and James McAuliff. Interment was in St Joseph's cemetery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
Rnxton Gata It

BOSTON, Feb. 13.-Only the advance guard of the great blizzard had reached Boston by midnight, but it was bowling at the rate of 40 miles an hour, and the streets are fast becoming impossible. The wealth CT bureau reports that during the after noon the wind blew 60 miles an hour at
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
rnta1 wreck of Fishing schooner.

OMAHA, Feb. l3.-The blizzard in Nebras ka has ended.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
Wheat Train Smashed Up,

MALONE, \. G., Feb. l3.--A freight train on the Central Vermont railroad wHs bad ly wrecked a few miles west of ChcrubuScN. A misplaced rail was the cause of tine acci- dent. Fifteen cars, mostly filled with wheat, were piled one upon another ill an almost iudescribNble mass.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
Buckshot Replaces the Moose.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Feb. 13 Nora, the 17y3ar-old daughter of Farmer w. II. Will lia.ns, was criminally assaulted by white tramp near Quito, Shelby county. The tramp was captured in Jefferson county and was left dead with several loads of buck shot in his body
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13

PROVINCETUWN, Mass, Feb. 13.- The schooner ashore between Race point and Peaked hills proves to be the Fortune of Gloucester, q fishing vessel with q crew of 22 men and one boy. The captain and r men got off all right with the boy and are all at Race Point station. Two men are lost and two miSSing
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
Dunkirk at the Mercy of Fires

DUNNlEK, x. N., Feb 13-Trains are several hours late or abandoned entirely and the street railway lines are blocked. The water supply gave out, owing to an uc- cidcnt at the Waterwork~, leaving the houses without any water whatever and the city totally without fire protection.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13

BoSToN, Feb. 13-Another outbreak among the convicts of the state prison in Charlestown was quickly squelched by Warden Bridges.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
Colorndo's Useless Special Session,

DENVER, Feb 13,-Thc legislature has been in session D month at a cost to the state of over >5O, ,0D), and as yet nota single law has been enacted. Representatives are indignant at tine refusal of Auditor GOodykoomtH to issue warrants for their salaries until a bill k passed designating from what tund or funds the money shall he taken
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13

ST. LOUIS, Feb. l3.-PcofesSor Royal Richard Hayes, one of the principal officers of the high school of this city, died here from injuries received some weeks ago at the hands of roughs whom he had assisted financially and who beat him because he declined to continue his alms
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
EiftY-eiCht Rioters on Trial.

PITrsElEG, Feb. l3.--An unusual sight was presented in the criminal court when the 5S Charticrs valley rioters We're brought up for trial before Judge Ewing The en- tire forces of deputy shrritts and jail depu- ties were required for the purpose. The prisoners are being tried is one man.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
Carried or the Cash Reyistar

DENVER, Feb. 13.-Two men entered the Silver Moon restaurant while the cashier was at the rear of the room for moment, picked up the cash register weighing l25 pounds, carried it off and escaped.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
Bradford Acade,,v student Dies.

HAVEEIIlLL, Mass, Feb. l3-Miss Eliza beth IIeist, a daughter of T. II. llest, a hotel proprietor of Harrisburg, died of acute congestion of tbe lungs at the Brad ford academy, where she was d student.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
" sa A

Don't you want Suit or palr of Trous> IS contains a very choice stock of woolrns for dress or business and we can make gur- ments promptly and at less price than when we are crowded with orders. We have always turned out the best of work in this department and while the first cost is more than ready made in the long run, it's just as economical. We have a very large line of Cassimcrcs for Trousers and Il very choice line of Suitings and Overcont- in8s. Fancy Vests We are closing out the balance of our patterns ut S5 for your choice.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
4 E:Iizzard Accident.

RuCHEsrEE, Feb. 13-Bctween two and three feet of snow have fallen here, delay in& traffic greatly. Henry w. Hose, Cen tral trajumau from Holley, went back to signal a train ut the Allen street crossing and wa- struck by a passing freight. One foot was cut off. He nearly frozc before he Mil~ discovered
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
Wilson's Condition Improves.

KANSAS CITY, Feb. 13.-Congressnan Wilson, author of the tariff bill is feeling much better In fact he is feeling stronger than he did even before he left Washing ton, but his physicians have prescribed rest for few days as the best possible tonic for him. Wednesday he will leave for the City
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13

Coast Last Saturday Reached Portland, |,
 Me, Last Night and Was Felt at One
 Time Half Across the Continent. GUTHRIE, O. T., Feb l3.-A terrible bIiz- gard struck this territory rarly sunday mornir, and continues with terrible sever ity. The wind blows perfect gale, and snow k two feet deep on the ground. Re ports of death and suffering come in from all parts of the territory. In the strip recently opened the people are i'll a preca- rious condition. At Red Rock, James BIount and family, consisting of a wife and two children, both girls, aged 10 and l2 years, were almost frozen to death. Mrs. Fannie Spencer, d hOmt~fc1Gcr, l2 miles from Cross, was found frozen stiff. All her fuel mad burned out Many people are still living in tents and as fuel k scarce their condition k awful. James MulliGan, living four miles south of Perry, was found frozen to death, and his partner, Harvey Newcomb, died from exposure and cold l5 minutes after being found.
 At Poucn, Mrs. Jennie Cramer and two children, Lizzie and Sallir, We're discovered frozen stitr in a coyotes burrow, 10 yards from their abode.
 Colonel Henry Melton, a cowboy, who was with Buffalo Bill at the Worlds fair, was discovered dead under his horse by a party of hunters near Newkirh.
 Whole Families Frozen to Death.
 At Anadarka two Indian pupils were found buried undera snowbank. Upon be- ing taken to q house one of the children immediately expired. The other however, shows signs of recovery.
 A report reached here that a family nam ed Sears, residing on a claim near WoOd ward, was found frozen 10 death, but no particulars can be obtained.
 A courier just in from Ava, another strip town, reports great suffering among the homeeteadrrs near there
 Over lUO head of horses and cattle were frozen, and volunteer relief committees are now securing the country gathering together the people and caring for them i'll the schoolhouses.
 Miss Jennie Johnston, a young Indian teacher who came to Ava recently from Scranton, Pa. left her school Saturday night for her boarding house. She has not been seen since. No reports have been ceived from other west side towns, but it is ccrtau the suffering is great, the west side people are living mostly in tents. All trains are delayed. Word comes from Crcss that sherman Stone and family, con- sistinS of d wife and five children, were found sitting about a stove, with their throats cut from ear to ear
 The following note found on a table gives horrible story of murder and suicide in connection with the storm. It was signed by a man named Stone:
 Wood all gone; Mullir frozen to death; the rest of us freezing. l have killed my family and now kill myself to prevent further suffer ing. God have mercy on us.
 Stone was a homestcadcr and lived in a tent. It k thought that after the snow mclts hundreds of dead settlers will be found, along with remains of thousands of cattle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
Lord RoseherY Entertaius.

LONDUN, Feb. l3--Lord Rosebery, for eigu secretary, gave d dinner at his Lon- don residence. Among those present were the Prince of Wales Uuited States Em- bassador Bayard and other diplomats, peers and ministers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
Selecting and Boiling a Ham.

To select ham, Good Housekeeping advises as follows: Pierce through the thick part witE a meat knife. If the blade draws out clean, the ham isa good one, but if the fatty substance sticks to it another selection should be made. It should also have q sweet, rich smell.
 After making q satisfactory selection. wash and scrape the ham until clean. and then let 1t stand in fresh water over night. In the morning submerge il i'll Il kettle of nearly boiling water. Let It cook gently for an hour, when you may throw in a carrot. if there is no objection to the flavor; also a sprig of parsley or q few cloves and bay leaves to suit the taste. When the meat is done, let it stand ill the liquor until cool, thus leav- ing it juicy and tender. Never boil any salt meat severely, but keep it at gen tie simmer until done. To give the ham fine appearance, cover it with bread crumbs when cold and brown lightly in the oven. This not only improves the flavor, but makes it possible to serve the same as baked ham,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
NIiIIinNS of ErOYCn Herrinr

GLOUCESTER, Mass, Feb. l3.-The fish ing schuonrrs brought in large quantities of frozen herring, and the receipts are the largest for one day on record, the total amounting to :1,U;3,oO0 in number and 3,0S4 barrels salted
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
Trans Mississippi Congress.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 13.-The trans Mis- sissppi congress, which convened today, has drawn to this city large number of representative men. The object is to dis cuss questions affecting the west that may be the subject of legislation at Washing ton and to speak through it's resolutions to the national congress.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
Her Gold Was CoDDpr and Zinc

PHILADEIPUIA, Feb. 13.-NIr>. Harriet Morrison of Jackson, Mich, came to the mint here tu sell what she thought were two kings" of gold worth S:O,ODo, for which she had paid $6,0OO. The metal turned out to be nothing but alloy of cop per and zine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
Gladstone to Appea, to in, Pco,,s

LONDON, Feb. 13.-It is stated that MT. Gladstone will make an appeal to the coun- try within n month and that he proposes to drop the parish councils bill and the em- ployers' liability bill.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
Selling Out
 OUR
 Boot & Shoe DE PA R I M [ N I.
Morris the ClOthier

MUl A ID I44U U4OAAG1UA announces to the public that he is selling out his entire stock of boots and shoes. Don | go around wearing a pair of Worn out shoes when We are almost giving them away, or you may catch your death of cold, but come at once,
 All our lace and con qress Shoes are Of the best make.
 Boys good solid leather Shoes for $1. worth $2.
 Mems calf and grain leather Shoes for $1. so and $2.OO, worth $2. 50 and 83.5O.
 Butchers at $2. so and $3. so worth much more money.
 Patent feathers $2. 50 finest quality,
 This is the kind of weather when everybody should be well heeIed. "
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
From Way Down Fast.

PORTLAND, Me, Feb. 13.-A heavy north. east storm k raging here. The harbor is now filled with vessels. The steamer Port land did not leave for Boston, and the steamer Oregon of the Dominion line, from Liverpool, k thought to be out i'll the h;tr- Dor receiving the full fury of the storm.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
Died Without Getting an Office.

WAsHINGToN, Feb. l3.-Professor Albert Herbert of Maryland was found dead in chair in the sitting room of the Mount Yer non hotel He had been here seeking office for six months.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
Fleet Blizzard Bound,

NEW LoNDoN, Conn.,, Feb. 13.-No dam age to shipping is reported i'll this vicinity All trains on the Consolidated road are late, and street car traffic is badly blocked. All outdoor business had to be suspended The harbOr iS filled with vessels.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
Hrooklvn Celebrated Lincoln Day.

BROOKLYN, Feb. 13.-The eighty-tifth an- niversary of the birthday of Abraham Lin coin was celebrated at the Union League club by a banquet.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
knIlr Knncks Kannnev Ont.

BosruN, Feb. l3.-Charles Kelly, the IlO pound champion of New York, defeated Jimmie kaveuey of Boston, the llQ pound champion os New England, in one round at the Charles Bank Athletic club