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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
THE WRITER.

Sarah Grand's real name is Mrs. McFall
 The supremely modest Kate Field speaks of her paper as the most widely quoted re view in this or any other country.
 "The writer who Is wise" says Ambrose Bierce, will let pathos alone until he has mastered everything else. It is the most difficult instrument that is played"
 It appears by his own confession that Emile Zola, the novelist, is not q southern Frenchman, as he has hitherto given people to understand, but native of Paris.
 Mrs. Edith Sessions Tupper, the deserved ly we'll known journalist, lives in a pictur- esque little cottage close to the river that courses under Passaic bridge, New Jersey.
 Major Elijah w. Halford. U. $. A., who was General HArrison's private secretary, Is editorial correspondent of a Denver Metho- dist paper. Major Halford WAS the first ed- itor of the Chicago Inter- Ocean and for years edited the Indianapolis Journal.
 Of the poetesses now living the most gift ed are Jean Ingelow and Christini Rossetti. years of age. Neither is prolific in song Miss ROssetti is understood to be much of an invalid and is scarcely ever seen in soci- ety.
 Thomas Bailey Aldrich has this very in teresting anecdote related of him: A noted bluestockinG of Boston remarked to friend that she thought Mir Aldrich effem- mate The remark was repeated to the poet, who replied, 50 am, compared with her
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
Save the Forests.

Some years ago tho government of Bavaria sent skilled forester to study tho conditions of timber growth in tho United States. While here Inc made tho remark, as if speaking of a matter gen erally known and accepted:
 "In 30 years you will have to import your timber, and as you will probably prefer American kinds we shall begin to grow them, in order to be ready to send them to you at the proper timc.'
 What an instance of scientific fore thought, and withal what a warming!
 Perhaps it is not yet too late to grow on our own lands the tinker we shall need generation or two hence, but ii we arc to do so it Is tim" to take riGor- ous steps to stop reckless forest dcstrUC tion and to encourage scientific cultiva- ton.
 While our government sells outright its forest lands for $2. 50 an acre, Franc" obtains almost exactly the same sum yearly from each acre of its forest land by sales of timber. We spend our cap ital; France makes an income, and safeguards its capital.
 Palissy. the famous French potter, who was wise in other things as well as in porcelain. declared that the neg lect of forests in his day was mot d mistake, but a calamity and a CUTS" for France" That country has since learned the lrsson When will ours follow its example? Youth $ Compan- iOn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
FATHER OF THE FAIR
HOW M. H. DE YOUNG ORIGINATED
 THE CALIFORNIA EXPOSITION.

He Conceived the Plan at Chicago and
 With the Assistance of Other Enterpris-
 ing CaIifornians >Ias Made Prodigious
 Success of the Midwinter Fair.
 The pronounced artistic and financial success of the California Midwinter ex- position is the cap sheaf of many mar vels. No one appears to have expected 1t in such measure or so soon. Nor IS 1t any qualified or half way success that has been achieved, but a thorough paced triumph of the first order and measured by the highest standards. It seems as if some irresistible impulse moved every one who writes of the Eidwinter fair to compare it with the Columbian eXpOsi- tion. This appears unfair, for the Mid winter made no pretense of rlvallng its Chicago predecessor. It loses nothing by the comparison, however, and competent critics, making due allowance for the difference in scope, have declared that California's Sunset City is far more del icately beautiful than was the magnii- cent White City by the lake front or the last exposition at Paris.
 These two, be it noted, are the only two exhibitions ever held that surpass the Midwinter in size. It ranks third among the international expositions and is as much more complete and beautiful as it is larger than any of its prototypes except those at Chicago and Paris. It has no less than S2 buildings, besides 100 kiosks and lodges, and they are as re-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
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tiere. It is hung from the pole in long, straight folds, and one sees about the bottom of the prettiest bold design in oils of tall reeds and grasses, Q stOrk on the waters edge, or an odd, scroll-like pattern traced in dull browns and greens.
 Another very charming idea is the stretching of picture frames with burlap. In this way inexpensive as well as artis- tic settings for etchings and water cOlOrs are obtained. The foundation of wood is usually quite broad and flat. Over this the burlap is drawn, and if there is any one at hand to add bit of coloring it is tinted in oils to harmonize with the pie ture. If not, it is left ungarnished, of fering even in this state pleasing de- parture from prOSaic frames.
 The natural cOloring of burlap cov- cred couch and cushions is most restful ot the eyes. Sometimes a large design is worked upon the pillows with coarse white embroidery thread, and tassels of the same are hung about the edges of the couch drape.
 After various unsuccessful attempts to hide from view the ugly gap produced by an unused fireplace, ready witted housewife devised this unique scheme: Just inside the square opening she had snugly fitted a wooden frame. Over this she stretched burlap and painted upon it a sketchy outline of cat-o'-nine-tails. About all four sides she secured length of manilla rope, finishing each corner with a fringrd tasscl of the rope. When this novel screen was slipped into place, you can imagine how effective was the result, says Golden Days, which describes these uses of burlap.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
THE kEARSARGE.

The wreck of the kearsarge is a national misfortune.-Philadelph Press.
 Peace to the Kearsarge. We could have better spared a better ship.-New York Her ald.
 The old vessel had sentimental value far greater than her actual worth.-Phila- delphia Record.
 True to her traditions she was on her way in the protection of American interests from Port au Prince to Bluefields, Nics- ragua, when she met her fate.-BostoE Transcript.
 The loss of the Kearsarge Is a severe blow to the navy, not because of the intrinsic value of the vessel, but because of the glo- rious memories which clustered about her. Baltimore American.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
Notes For Musicians.

It is well for musician to interest himself in physical culture.
 Much that passes for dislike of prac- tice and lack of musical taste in pupils is due to pianos being badly out of tune and repair.
 Nothing is more conining than piano practice; nothing is more trying to the nerves; no one has greater need of out door exercise than the pianist.
 It is an unfortunate teacher who has nothing but compliments for his pupils, but the teacher is also unfortunate who has nothing but severe criticism.
 An almost universal cause of failure is the want of exactness in practice. In this matter teachers are at fault as we'll as pupils.
 The pupil should, before beginning an exercise, etude or piece, stop and think out his ideal and how to best bring his work up to it in detail. There is alto gether too much thoughtless and brain less practice
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13

"Through the advice of friend. I be- gan taking Dr Greene'S Ncrvurn blood and nerve remedy, and at once noted the great change for the better.
 My nervousness stopped and my strength increased and to-day I am q com paratively well man.
 II cordially recommend Dr Greene's Ncrvura blood and nerve remedy, and know from experience that it will do all that is claimed for it
 Mir Colby has been in the bonds of slavery for many months, but was at last freed by pr Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy.
 If you are suffering loom any form of nervous or chronic disease are weak and debiliated. if you have kidney or liver complaint, take this wonderful medicine and you will be restored 10 health. It Is purely vegetable and perfectly harmless Dr Greene, the discoverer of this great remedy, who is the most success full specialist in curing nervous and chronic diseases. can be consulted free of charge, personally or by letter. at his office. 35 w. 14th Street New York City.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13

are bound to obey the will of the en- peror and have no rights he IS bound to respect. There is no caste, as in India. The people are classified as natives and aliens, the latter being subdued peo- pie in the provinces; cOnquerOrs and conquered, with special reference to the prohibition of marriages between the Mantchoo and Chinese, and freemen and slaves. There are no laws against slavery. Every native is allowed to purchase slaves and retain their chil- dren in servitudc, but the number of slaves is small, and their condition is comparatively easy. Probably there are no better hammered people in the world than the educated Chinese. They are also very competent business men, and as such enjoy an excellent reputation. Cor. Boston Herald
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13

THE fact that the republicans have a ma j rity of two on joint ballot in the court of common council Is advanced as argu- m+nt in support of the stand taken by the republican members of the lower board, who are directly responsible for the tangled condition of municipal affairs. That the republicans have a majority in the council Is not due to their superior numbers, but to the manner in which the city is gerry mandered. If representation in the coun- cil were fixed according to population, as it should be, the democrats would have things pretty much their own way. What ever of blame O. credit may be attached to the municipal government for the next two years will fall on Mayor Kilduff, ana in his fight for his rights he should have the practical support of every democrat. The road board k the most important branch of the city government. With three re- publican members arrayed against him the mayors hands would be tied and the abuses of the past might be repeated with impunity. Therefore the mayor and his colleagues justified in the course they are pursuing. The claim hat the fire de partment is demoralized by their action is nonsense. The theory of keeping politics and the fire department apart sounds well, but the republicans when in power have never practiced it. S. c. Snagg is one of the most cunning politicians Tn Water bury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
Cotton Gins.

SOmc recent improvements in cotton gins are claimed to insure much great CT economy and efficiency than have hitherto been attained, the difficulty be- ing now overcome of obtaining the full length of the various staples on account of the machinery i'll use tearing the lint before the parting of the entire length of the lilrr from thr rollers. As nnW improved, the IHHt lnr iS sU constructed as tu allow all chuirrs for meeting thts.' NHriuls l u@tl'% in staples tu hr made Withrut cl,u having tu stop the operator from his Wrrk. whereas the gin now in uar not only mccvSSitHtcs, the stopping, uf tI.r machine, hut requires q great amount of time ill which tu effect the change Another Improvement in this machine is an appliance ill cunncc- tion with the inner blade, consisting of a spring which allows it to give when the pressure of cotton passing through the roller is too severe, thus preventing the inner and outer blades from coming in contact with each other. The great wear of the roller is by this means saved. New York Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
A FIN DE SIECLE GIRL
RIGHT UP TO DATE AND A JOLLY, LOVABLE SORT OF A CREATURE.
How She Acts, What She Eats, Where She Goes and What She wears-She Has Her Faults, but withal We Love Her Still-A Nineteenth Century Creation.

Goes and What She Wears-She Has Her
 Faults, but Withal We Love Her Stil1-A
 Nineteenth Century Creation.
 Special Correspondence.l
 BOSTON, Feb. 6.-The ''end of the cen tury" girl is a sign of the times. There is such a genuine stamp of originality about her personality that commercials are easily detected by the critical eye of that garru- lous old woman, Mime. Grundy. A faithful adherence to the following ethics may re suit in such a clever imitation even that old gossip may be imposed upon:
 The fin de siecle'' girl is readily told by her taIl slender figure skin like cool ivory, proud little head, fluffy hair and lips like magenta. She carries herself with mingled touches of independence and girlish CO., Quetry. Her manner in talking begins with vivaciousness and ends before it approaches the danger line of loudness. She is no longer pert; neither does she know what bashful- ness means. She can discuss anything from ultraism to integral calculus, from cushion caroms to Ibsenism, and although there is no trace of the strong minded "bluestock- ing in her conversation her opinions are not launched with timidity. She never says something is pretty-it is charming" or "ravishing;" a gown is ''swagger' or smart"
 When she walks, it is with her head proud ly set on her square shoulders, her right arm firmly-not stiffiy-at her side, her left hand resting upon her hips. The pose gives her a rather dashing air. When she dances, the left hand holds up the front of her gown.
 When she enters a cafe for lunch, she does not order an oyster stew and vanilla ice cream. She eats brown bread and but ter, with glass of milk, and perhaps an chovy paste or morsel of cavaiere She never drinks anything but mineral waters at late supper. She would curl her nose in disdain at the woman who drinks cock tails or small cold bottle in public.
 She is economical, but not miserly. If her father gives her s, 900 year allowance, she wants to make it go as far as the girl who is obliged to buy her face powders and opera tickets out of $500 year. She leaves
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
New York X New England
Passenger Train Service, January :, 1894.

Passenger Train Service. January :, 1894 Trains leave Waterbury for BOSTON-345 20 a m 1. .0o. 3.55 p m. PRONIDENCE-3.4 .45 !. 30 a m leo 3 b5 pm. NEW YORK via Brewster 500 q m 2.o5 D m MORCFSTElt-345 7.;}O q nj 100 m. NEW lDNl)ON-73O m LOO. Bob D PUTNAM-3.l5 7.I0 m LOO. 3.56 D m WlLllM MANTlC-:iI5 : 3O a m loo, 3.h5 D m. SPRINGFIELD -9.05 m 3.h6 pm. HARTFORD-ii57 7.30. 905 l0:46 m, loo. NEW BRrTAIN-SI5 7.ao. so5 lo45 a m LOO, PLAINvILIE-aAa 7.so, eO6. lo45 m loo RHISToLc-sia 7.ao, eoS. ,o4S m loo TERRYViIlE 7.ao, eo5 lon5a m loo a6q WATERVIiIE-73 9.0b.1O.45amabb. s1bpm WEST CH ESHlRE 4,3o. S,3o q m 4.30 D m. MEltlnEN t'o. S.'o m, 4.i0 r m. CROMWFl L 9.}o n m. { 3o p m. UNION ClTG-f sos a m 21Opm. TOWANTIC--fs05 n m ', 2lO 6p m. SNuTHFOED- s,n5 m 2.lO. D m. FOMpERAUG NALLEE-S.O5 m. 2.lO. SAMMY HOOK-s.o5a m 2.lo. P m. nAWIFYNIlIE-so6 a m 2.I0 D m hANBURN-9.o5 a m 2IO m. II 50. n. m FREWSTFliS-SO m 2.lO II 30 u m HUDSON-s.lU a m 2.O5 p m Rs Ringhnmptun. EImira Jamestown CleVe-
 land. Akron and Chicago S.O5 a m 2.Olpm. POtGllkEEPSlE. via IIopcwcl. 500 a m
 II 50 r. m.
 sunday trains Hartford and Boston
 W. R. BABCOCK.
 Gen Pass Agent, Boston,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13

SENATOR'S JONES of Arkansas, Vest of Missouri and Mills of Texas, three good democrats charged with the important duty of preparing the amendments to the Wilson tariff bill, which are to be sub mitted to the senate finance committee, have proven themselves giants and earned the gratitude of the country, which wants the tariff disposed of at the earliest pos slble moment, by completing thelr work, and as the other democratic members of the finance committee have kept in touch with them in their work it is altogether probable that the amendments repolt ted by them will all be adopted by the committee and that the Wilson bill will be before tie senate. before the clos, of this week. This Lr, akS the record in committee work on tariff bills and is highly credltable to the m.n vho did 1t. but there Is another thing that il even more creditahle to them. The bill they have reported will be sup ported by every democratic senator. The proposed amendments have not been made puLlIc. but they are all in one direction that of increasing the revenue which the new tariff will produce. There are req sons for the belief that among the pro- posed amendments are duty on coal and on sugar both raw and refined. The sub committee made no change in the income tax. One of the principal reasons for largely increasing the revenue features of the tariff bill is that the democratic scna tors are opposed to any further issue of bonds and propose to place the treasury in needed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
Mother an Old FoCy.

She-Mamma is opposed to you be- cause you never minded your mother and were never considerate with your sisters.
 He-Perhaps you would rather marry some chap who would want his mother and sisters to come live with you.
 She-Horrors, no! How foolish mamma isl-New York Weekly
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
SLAVERY.
Are the Days of It's Cruelty
 Over.
Much More Suffering from it Than Ever
 Supposed.
The Greatest Friend and EmanciL ator
 in the History of Slavery.

Are the days of slavery at an end? Let us hope that the old time custom of con- fining slaves is past. But there is another kind of slavery, more fearful in its ravages and more far-reaching in its terrible re- suits, it is disease, and when q person is once in its grasp he is indeed helpless.
 And this slavery. which has lasted so many thousands of wears, is still uncon- quered, and all countries are crying fol a dellverer. Of late there has sprung up n subject winch is interesting to the whole world.
 The propounder of this new theory is rapidly proving himself t) bo u greatest humanitarian and emancipator of the sick ever known.
 The following letter will explain itself. It was written by Mir w. w. Colby. of 276 Common St, Lawrence, Mass. He is a prominent citizen and we'll known through out Essex Co.
 "Some time ago I was suffering from nervous debility and my entire system was all run down. I had doctored, but could not seem to get any relief. I suffered con stantly from nervousness and from general ill health, I was also very weak and found it difficult to be about.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
N. H.& H. Railroad Time Table
 June II. 1893
 NAUGATUCK DIVISION.

Trains leave Waterbury as follows; For NEW YORK--6Ob 7.3O. s2e lO.bOam:los 3.2h. bb3 p m. sunday, 4.I6 pm. Return. b.0l. 500, loO3 a m: 100. 4Oa 6 Oo pm. Sunday, 6.Ol m. For NEW HAVEN, via Naugatuck Junction 7.3o, s.26 n m l2S 3.25, bb3 D m. Via Derby Junction, eos. s.26. lO.hO a m: 2s 3.25, 553 pm.
 Return via Naugatuck Junction at 14bpm Sunday. 500 m. Via Derby Junction 700. 9.t2 a. m; 12OO 2.20. 5.30 TAO D. m Sunday. BIO m. For BRIDGEPORT-6'Oh. 73O s.26, lO.bO a m 1.2s, 3.2b, 553 D m. Sunday 4.l5 D m. Return at 7yoh 9.40 a m 12.0l. 22s. b.30 7I7 pm. Sunday s.1b m. For ANSONTA-GOb. .3O. g. PC, 10.bO m I2S 3.2D. 5.53, 700 tmiXedD p m. Sunday, 4lb m.
 Return at TAO lO21. m 12.s1 sOl, 6.lo s.2 pm. Sunday S46 a m. For WATERTOWN-6.44 ss7. 1117 a m s.hs. 6I2. 7.04 p m. Saturday 9.1b ? m. Return at 62b. .b5. 10.3O m 2.6O. 4.36 6.S0 pm. Saturday 7.3b m. F,.r THOMASTON-s.S2, 11.12 m: S.b2. 6.59. Return at ' O8 .b5,. 10. .23 a m 2.65 5. .26 p m. Sunday 3.47 D m. For TORRINGTON-s.S2 .S2, I1.12 m s.62 6.Bs 9OL m. Sunday 9.25 m. Return at .47. 7.31, 1920 m; 2.30. sos D m Sunday 3.23 m. For WINSTED--ss2. II f2 a m: s>s2. 6.5e. 900 pm. Sunday 9.26 m.
 Return at 6.so. 7.lo. s.Ao m ;2Os. A.s7p Sundays pim.
 or. HEMPsTEAD. Cen Pass A9sns
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
She Declined.

''I have got first rate place for you," said the employment agent. "The woman who wants a cook used to be hired girl herself, so there's no doubt but that she will be easy on you"
 Easy on meS' screamed the applicant for a place. Not much she would. Why, she wouldn't do thing but sit up of nights thinking out ways to get even on me for the way she was treated when she had to live out herself You don't know as much about women as a last years birds nest. |" indianapolis Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
Marriage Proposal Reform.

A suggestion is made for legal re- form which. while retaining breach of promise actions, would deprive them of all their ornamental trimmings in the shape of love letters and the other usual incidents of courtship. It is proposed that no promise of marriage should be held valid unless it is made in writing upon properly stamped paper. Young ladies might affix q sixpcnny stamp to the letter in which the swain declares his affections and ask him to be so good as to cancel it with his autograph. - London Tit-BitS,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13

A LONDON newspaper relates that few dvs ago Queen Victoria was greatly charmed by piece of music performed by a band playing in public at Osborne, and name of the piece. The attendant came back and reported, with some embarrass- ment, that it was entitled, "Come Where the Booze is Cheaper"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
An Original Method.

In these times man with large fam fly of daughters on his hands may profit by the following suggestion: An old lady who had several unmarried dauGh- ters fed them largely on fish diet, ne
 cause, as she ingeniously observed, ''fisil is rich in phosphorus, and phosphorus is useful in making matches. Lynn Item.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
HuttonhOOk Holder.

The following was originally described in The Household: Cut from paste board two small boots, each measuring inches from top to heel. Cover with suede kid Ca castotf kid glove is nice if it be cleansed), being careful to let it form a sufficient lining at top. The side that
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
A We'll NInaIe Snn,lhaT.

Do you know that a we'll made sand bag is often preferable to hot water bag? The sand, however, should be fine and clean. the bag made of firm, strong cloth, double stitched and not filled so full as to be hard. Make an outer re- movable covering of soft flannel. shirred at the top by strong tape sewed to posi- tiOn,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
An Effective Cough Sirup.

This recipe for a cough sirup is going the rounds: An ounce thoroughwort, an ounce slippery elm bark, an ounce whole f1axseed. Boil in quart of water, strain and add an ounce liquorice, pint best molasses, one-half pound loaf sugar. Boil half an hour, bottle and take three or four doses daily.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
A DRaneratA Man

Mabel-Edith, I've got something to tell you that will astonish you Harry Prince proposed to me last evening.
 Edith-You don't mean it! Poor liar ry! When refused him last autumn, he swore he'd do something desperate.- Boston Transcript.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
DECORATIVE BURLAP.
Fortieres, Scree~s, Etc, Fashioned Fron
 This Yellow Brown Material

A short while ago it seemed that den i'm in blue, brown and bright red hues held first place on the list of decorative fancies for the house, but of late the tide has turned in favor of burlap, and this yellow brown material is now being worked up into every conceivable style.
 For example, there is the burlap DOT
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
A Sad Truth.

Shells it true that a lover never eats anything?
 He-Not after he becomes engaged. She-Why notf
 He-He never has any money to spare Brooklyn Life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
A HRRn

Chappie-Avertedt tewwibls twagedy just now.
 Chollie-Noi Howl
 Chappie-Man said he'd pound me to mince meat if didn't give him quarter, and gave him a quarter.-Truth.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-13
She WnS InVitoI

Did any one say anything to mel" asked Mamie as sho saw the family at luncheon.
 "No, my child, but will you havo some salad?''
 II don't know" replied the child. Mamma said I must not eat less I was 'vited. ''-Newport Daily News.