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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-25
READING THE FINGER NAILS.
Character as It Is Expressed In the Tips oi
 il WOman's Fingers.

Character as It Is Expressed In the Tips of
 Woman's Fingers.
 Examine her finger nails. If these wear the hue of bereavement-but why suggest anything so odious and impossi= ble? If they are tinged with ink, beware of the learned lady, or perhaps she is successful novelist, with fortune at her finger ends. Yet she may be a Sappho, poet, and We have a distinct impression that a muse may be a perilous person to marry, as ill the case of Miss Blanche Amory. And poetry is not a paying pro+ fession, and Mrs. Hemans was "too poet- lcal'' for Sir Walter Scott. However. these are merely mortal inferences. It needs no ''palmist" to tell the young man all this, nor does ''the palmist" daily over Such inferences.
 If her finger nails arc wider than they are long,
 beware!
 She hath her nails not long, but broad. Bsware! as the sweet singer of America might have said. "A hot temper and obstinate disposition are indicated" This kitten, as in MT. James Boswell's poem, vii! grow cat and cross like other wives.
 If the nails are square tipped, round 
 quick and peppery temper" but not sulks, which is the worst of tempers in tnatrimony. Remember that when alady gives you her hand she gives you all that tho hand ilnplies-very probably she gives you pepper. It would be very in- teresting 10 know what kind of nails Mrs. Carlyle had, and what sort adorned the fingers of Mary Stuart, who notori- ously "blew up" her husband, though indeed he richly deserved it. Unluc!;ily portraits are of little service. as tho hands too often are fanciful and conventional. especially after Vandyke.
 Almond shaped nails, especially if not too pink, indicate Q cheerful, sweet tenn per" and are also of high aesthetic value. ''If the nails are bitten," but WIG refuse to believe that the nails of the fair are ever bitten. Everybody would shun a maiden who bit her thumb at him.
 "If you want careful, economical wife, look at her thumb But who wants an economical wife, one that will initiate Mary Stuart when she buys an Elzevir or an engraving? The collector, at least, and the convivial soul of open hand will avoid lady who lives by rule of thumb. An extravagant thumb bends back very far when the hand is opened, as all hands should be. Do not choose a girl who has a soft, fat hand," with fingers held close together. These things indicate sclishncss-but it may be sell fishness a deux and convenient.-Lon- don News
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-25
THE IMMORTAL SOUL.
victus Hugo's Memorable Impromptu Re
 plv to the Atheists,

victus Hugo's Memorable Impromptu Re-
 ply to the Atheists.
 At dinner given to Victor Hugo in Paris some years ago he delivered an impromptu address, in which he gave expression to his faith in the infinite and in the souls immortality. His friend, Houssaye, who was present, says:
 Hugo at that time was man of steel, with no sign of old age about him, but with all the agility. the suppleness, the was contradicting the atheists, and his friend says ''his face was bright with the heavenly halo, and his eyes shone like burning coals."
 "There are no occult forces" lie said; ''there are only luminous forces. Occult force is chaos; the luminous force is God. Man is an infinite little copy of God. This is glory enough for man. l am man, an invisible atom, drop in the ocean, a grain of sand cn the shore. Little as am, feel the God in me, be- cause can also bring forth out of my chaos. I make books, which are crea- tions. feel in myself that future life. am like forest which has been more than once cut down; the new shoots are stronger and ivelier than ever.
 ''I am rising, I know, toward the sky. The sunshine is on my head. The earth gives me its generous sap, but heaven lights me with the reflection of unknown worlds. You S " the soul is nothing but the result of bodily powers. Why, then, is my soul more luminous when my bod, fly powers begin to fail? Winter is on my head, and eternal spring is in my heart. There breathe at this hour the fragrance of the ilacs, the violets and the roses as at 20 years ago. The nearer approach the end the plainer 1 hear around me the immortal symphonies of the worlds which invite me.
 ''It is marvellous, yet simple. It is fairy tale, and it is historic. For half a century have been writing my thoughts in prose and verse, history, philosophy, drama, romance, tradition, satire, ode and song. have tried all, but feel l have not said thousandth part of what is in me. When go down to the grave, can say, like many others, have fin ished my days work, but I cannot say have finished my life. My days will begin again the next morning. The tomb is not blind alley; it is thor oughfare. It closes on the twilight to open on the dawn"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-25
Covering For Kitchen Floors.

Housekeepers who do their own work will find the old fashioned rag carpet more comfortable than any other kind of floor covering, as the strips can be taken up, shaken and aired frequently. Oilcloth, if good quality is selected, is both neat and durable, but it has long since been discarded in offices because it was injurious to the feet, producing cramps and rheumatic affections. When used for a kitchen floor, mats or strips of carpet should be provided to overcome this very serious objection. In cleaning oilcloth use tepid water and soft cloth. Wipe perfectly dry, for if water is al lowed to stand upon the cloth it will be destroyed in a short time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-25
BICYCLING OUTFIT.
THE LATEST IDEAS IN WHEELING
 ATTIRE FOR WOMEN.

The Newest Costumes Include the Square
 Divided Skirt Popular Among French Cy-
 clists-The Whole Skirt Is Favored by
 Americans.
 Ever since women began to ride what to wear while cycling has been a much discussed question. The bicycle toilet must be attractive as we'll as sensible, for my lady desires to be as becomingly clad when mounted on her wheel as she is when playing tennis or dancing in the ballroom. The simplest walking skirt, accompanied by the usual complement of petticoats, seriously interferes with the wearer's movements and thus great ly diminishes the pleasure and benefit of wheeling. Were women all of one mind and that mind thoroughly prac- tical one the skirted cycling toilet would be entirely abandoned in favor of the Syrian or some other costume that con- sists of voluminous trousers and a blouse, already accepted by Frenchwom- en. American women, as rule, object to the trousers or divided skirt as un feminine, and for this class have been designed some very pretty if not quite convenient costumes.
 Among the most suitable textiles for feminine cycling costumes are twilled flannel, storm serge, cheviot, diagonal,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-25

ladies' cloth, covert cloth and tricot in unobtrusive tones, such as navy blue and dark shades of brown, gray and green. Covert cloth and tricot arc rather heavy, but strong fabrics are necessary for such rough wear. The blouse may be made of material that contrasts with that ill the skirt or trousers, china silk, silk fan nel, cotton cheviot and light textured woolens being admired, but the colors should be quiet and serviceable. Beneath the costume may be worn full jersey tights, which are a combination of trousers and stockings. These render un- derskirts unnecessary, which is Q very important point, since the cyclists gar ments should be as few and weigh as lit tie as is compatible with comfort and a correct appearance.
 Low, broad toed laced shoes of soft leather, with felt, corrugated rubber or leather soles, are most comfortable, as they allow free movement of the ankles. Leggings or gaiters may be worn with them and preferably match the suit, as it is desirable to have the footgear as smart as possible. The head covering is generally limited to caps and alpine hats.
 The very latest idea in wheeling at tire is the suit composed of a divided skirt and waist This divided skirt is
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-25
HaterburyFire Alarm
LOCATION OF BOXES.


 The following are the Fire Alarm Signals under the new system: I-a Rogers BCO-' 1-s Cor East Main and Niagara streets. f-. Cor East Main and WOlcou road. IS Cor High and Walnut streets. ,-6 Cor East Main and Cherry streets IT Cnr EaSr Main and Cole streets y-l CT Nnlrh Elm and KingshurT streets. .-4 C.r North Elm. North Main and Grove
 streets. ,s-t Waterbury Misunderstanding company 5s Cor Snr7h Main and North streets. l5 Cor Buckingham and Coke streets - C,r Grove and Prospect streets ,-s Cor Hillside avenue and Pine street s-4 C..r Johnson ani Waterviile streets -. The Platt Br,- < Co.,
 Waterbury Cl"ck comuany movement
 ment :aetnry)-'
 Len -r.-r pirc,.. 60, Cor West Main and Willow streets ..-. Coz we-t Main and Watert"wn rosd1 ,s Horse Car Railroad -table' Is Waterbury Brass company s-7 Cor Cedar AaI Mead " streets s-s Cor Grand aui Field streets. ,-i-a Cnr Bank and Meadow streets IS Randolph d Ct'wr-' ,-I-. Plume S Atyy.-.d Manufacturing c"nl-
 pany.' s-z-4 Holme~. Booth t Hiy'tenS' s-a-4 Cor Charles and Porter streets -9-s Cor Sinon- street and Washington ave Cor SoutA Main and Grand streets a-9 Cnr Snuth Main and Clay streets. a Waterbury Watch company Al Rsna,iict < Burnhan Manufacturing
 company" 1s Waterbury Buckle cnmpany.' s-7 Cor South Main and Washington sts- s Scovill Manufacturing company a Cor Franklin and Union streets. S-s Waterbury Clock Co. lease factnryi- s4 Cor Clay and Mill streets. s-s Cor Liberty and River street. ST No Huse House s-s Cor BaIIEIE and Stone'stTes-ts-
 Cor Bridge and MaSIu streets s-a Ger D,soIttle alley and Dublin -iI est - Private
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-25

ASS HSc ON6tC tSB Sttc SuSNs
 anybody who was suffering, but no doubt I had better bind your arm in arnica and leave you alone until dinner is ready. Maybe you will catch nap anyway"
 Young Haywood sat instantly upright, saying andousiy, Indeed, Miss Over ton, hope have not offended you?''
 Dare shook her head "No," she said, "but you will offend me very deeply if you do not at once lie down and make yourself as comfortable as possible"
 With merry feint of terrified obedi- ence, the stranger stretched again on the couch Dare threw light gray blanket over him and bent to slip a fresh cushion under his arm As she leaned lightly above him a voice from the door said:
 ''Dare, what does all this mean?''
 Turning. she faced her grandfather, his eyes blazing. his mouth blue white and working as she had seen it but once be- fore in all her young life
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-25
THE SYRIAN DIVIDED SKIRT.

designed for misses and little girls as we'll as ladies and may fall to just below the knees or to the tops of ordinary shoes. The Delineator, authority for the foregoing, illustrates a natty suit for misses comprising skirt and box plaited blouse and made in dark mixed gray cheviot. Another desirable suit, illus trated and described by the same author ity, consists of circular skirt, blazer and silk blouse waist.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-25

"OUcrtOn cttim! The end is coming" a smothered voice cried, with still the note of mockery: "Overton claimi The end is coming, coming through wom- an whose weakness is stronger than your strength.
 What wonder, then, that his face blanched at sight of the one woman who owned Overton blood thus in proximity to a young man unheard of, undreamed of before?
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-25
A FEW STORIES.
Illustrating the Humorous Side of we1
 Known Charactei-


 Known Characters.
 This story is told of Alexa1idre Dumas. It is we'll known that he could not refuse Q request-at least not often One day he gave a man a letter to one of his inti- mate friends in Brussels. The friend, a wealthy merchant, received him as though he had been Dumas own broth CT, introduced him to his circle of ac- quaintances, placed his stable at the mans disposal and did everything in his power to make life pleasant for Dumas friend After the lapse of 14 days the man suddenly disappeared, and with him the best horse in the merchants stable Six months later the merchant visited Dumas and thanked him for the kind of people he recommended to his consideration. Dear friend," he add ed, "your friend is shark. He stole the best hose in my stable" Aston ished, Dumas raised his hands toward heaven and cried, What, he stole from you too?'-New York Tribune.
 Got an Under Berth.
 General Cogswell of Massachusetts is one of the heaviest members of the house. He is also one of the shrewdest statesmen in Washington, and he sell dom has to take an upper berth in sleeping car. When once he discovered that he had drawn an upper berth in a Pullman, he wanted to know whether the car was new and in good repair.
 ''The reason want to know, 'he said in loud voice, ''is because I had q rough experience last night and night before on one of your cars. They put me in an upper berth, and both times it gave way ill the middle of the night and let me down on the man underneath I've got an upper berth this trip, and I don't care to have the thing happen again. You see, I'm little heavier than the ordinary run, and it's no joke"
 The other passengers began to prick up their ears and look around. A halt dozen of them asked the fat gentleman what the number of his berth might be, and on his announcing it the timid oc- cupant of the berth underneath proposed, with great show of courtesy, that it would be good thing to swap, and the exchange was made with glee on both sides. New York Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-25
sponre Ca,ke Win, r.o. wa,.r

Two we'll beaten eggs Beat with them cupful of sugar, add rounded cupful of -four, with a heaping teaspoon ful of baking powder, one-half cupfulof hot water, little salt. Warm the tin and bake ina hot oven.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-25
NIerchant--Thnt'S right.
When n Woman Will.

Mrs. Brown-I see that the Daugh- ters of the Revolution refused to admit Mrs Leightly to membership. Mrs. Jones-Yes, but she intends to organize rival society. If necessary to make it a success, she'll start another ravolution. Puck.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-25
.Iea1OuS.

waiter-,Do you know, sir, that envy that wineglass of yours?
 Diner-How is that, Thomas?
 "You tip it so often, sir."-Yonkers Statesman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-25
Fn the Spring.

in the spring young mans fancy Lightly turns to thoughts of how He can get the suit he'safter Without paying for it now.
 Detroit Free Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-25
EorceI fO Ii.

Doctor-Have you followed my ad- vice in regard to eating plain food and keeping quiet at home? = l Patient--That's all I've been able to do since you sent in your bill.-Yale | p acor1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-25
Reality.
Neal1tys

He--Is that a love story you are read- lng?
 She-No. All the people in it arc married. Chicago Inter Ocean.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-25
Effective.

A few years ago Professor Jowett wss one of those who extended an invitation to the extension students to meet at OK. ford Desiring to find lodgings for some of them at Balliol college, he suggested to the dons that it would be graceful thing for them to vacate their ooms for fortnight and allow him to assign their rooms to the visitors. The dons Ge- murred. The master, however, had sole control of the chapel services and of the buttery. Tho former he heightened very considerably, ard the resources of the latter were reduced to the lowest ebh. This policy had the desired effect, ant the dons began to leave town for a holi- day. As the last of them disappeared in the direction of the railway station. weighed down with hand baggage, the master rubbed his hands and said, '"This kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting. "-Argonaut.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-25
Those Fashionable Misfits.

Husband-Where in thunder did you get
 shat coat2 It fits you like potato Sack. Wife (delighted)-Does 1t really, dearf l
 was so afraid it wouldn't be quite up to the
 style-Chicago Record.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-25
Nerve Jarring Jocularities.

There is nothing in the world which produces the sense of mental nausea more completely, or is more certain to turn tho intellectual stomach. than the use of certain jocularities of speech with which many people think fit to adorn their conversation. The people who seem to find it impossible to speak of an unmarried man except as "a gay bach elor," with whom the sea is always .'the briny" or the ''herring pond" and a horse ''a fiery steed," who eternally talk about Sunday y-go-to-meeting" clothes, and who have such phrases as mo extra charge" "agitate' the tintinnabulator, :" "the noxious weed ''the pipe of peace" "40 winks," and '.braving the elenfents' forever on their lips, are capable of pro ducing sense of disgust in those who care to see language kept bright and clean which is absolutely intolerable.
 It is difficult to say whether these cant phrases-that Is, 9 perfectly proper de- scription of them-are moro odious when used consciously or unconsciously that is, by people who believe them to be funny and intend that their hearers should con sider them funny, or by those who have merely caught them up and repeat them like parrots and without any intention. good or bad. London Spectator.
 Compensation.
 By quitting business early he
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-25

Miss Autumn l.eaT aT......................... - Uobson.' '............... ..'''..'''.
 Miss Rose Bud-Now, MT. Coupon, what are you going to buy at my tabiet We have homemade doughnuts, wash cloths, tidies and aprons, am sure you want some of each.
 MT. Coupon-Oh, thanks, awfully. Have you any kisses for sale?
 Miss R. B.-Certainly. Five dollars each. How many will you have?
 Mr. J. c. (handing out tho money)- I'll take two; good measure, please.
 Miss R. B. (with a seraphic smile)-- Oh, yes, wo are particular about that. Miss Autumn Leaf, will you deliver two kisses to Mir. Coupon?
 Miss Autumn Leaf is 40 ill the shade, paralyzingly ugly and lives in Camden ) MT. J. C-You are more than kind. Dobson turning to his colored valet, who is carrying his parcels), just take this purchase from Miss Autumn Leaf.
 CURTAIN.
 The moral of this little drama is that the fin de siecle young man from New York rarely gets left, even at Phila- do1, oh,,,-oI foi -T ,ifn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-25
CURTAIN.
According to Announcement.

Customer-Seven dollars for this pair of shoes? Great Scott, the sign in your window says, Selling Off Regardless of Cost.
 Merchant-That' right.
 Customer-Regardles of cost! See here, I used to be ill the shoe business myself, and I know this pair of shoes never cost more than $3 at wholesale.
 Merchant-That's right, my friend. I'm selling them for S7 regardless of the fact that they cost $3. See?-Chicago Tribune
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-25

aarsfDu ! oJlist TOTsS 4svtus rs-n,,v-. rG the corner rter Stre'- and N s K. 1T 'rrnsrly the '" ter 'urs Aa t' Ao.e I-nu Co = m tSI 4n oe!ns a praG,ic7 3 jjsr | ,sFr I aro prepared Iu d. al nds F{..lI--r Water Tzuk n Ike Stack Tar dedflnt FIr ..,.ys- Alt-AuTg Pans, ate Ani sheet lr9 y..rk If Al DeseTip-ipls- Orders oy na WI -sc...S. prompt .J-entiOn-
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-25

Scene-A Philadelphia Church Fair.
 SPEAKING CHARACTERS. Mis-. Rose Bud d..............of Philadelphia MT. Jack Coupon n.................. of New York
 THINKING PARTS. Miss Autumn Leaf. .............. ...........--
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1894-07-26

Ess n u t12AA ~ ~ ~ 101AIl6 -
ton, Of Walnut Grove, were guesasOi
Miss Belle Stewart the first Of the
week.
Are you bothered in lodged grainf
Clark Shaver finished cutting last
Friday. Clark. never lets the grass
grow under his feet.
Frank WEIGH had two small loads
of oats threshed which turned out IS
bushels of oats. He says his crop
of oats will go 40, bushels to the acre.
The farmers of this county have
reason to be proud of the editor of the
GAZETTE for the stand that he has TAX
en- on the trusts and combines, known
as the threshers' trust. We need men
like him, more especially the voice of
the press, for they are the voice that
WELD the power of this land. Ifthere
is any trust that L believe in it is the
combination of all liberty loving peo-
pie and boycott the newspaper that
writes or even speaks favorable of the
organization of trusts.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1894-07-26

The Mankato council has passed an
ordinance assessing peddlers 81 a. day,
$12 week, $50 for six months and 500
year, also an ordinance allowing fire
alarm wires to be strung on telephone
poles.
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Pendergast has received a most encour-
aging report from the summer schools
in progress in various counties. They
are successful far beyond the expecta-
tons Of their promoters.
Justice Daniel Buck is slowly improv-
ing from his recent severe illness, under
treatment of a specialist, and expects to
be completely restored to health and
ready to resume his seat on the supreme
bench in the October term.
The St. Paul Board of Water Com
missioners is experiencing great diff
Guilty on account of the unusual amount
of vegetable matter in the water. Ere
quent flushing of the mains has reduced
the cause Of complaint, but the trouble
still continues to be serious.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1894-07-26
IN AND AROUND DELHI.

Mr.. T. Treadwell has got settled in
our burg.
AIDA Redford, of Echo, spent Sun
day in Delhi.
The machine men are kept very
busy early and late.
E. Palmer, of Wood Lake, is help
ing Mr.. House through harvest.
The farmers are finding their wheat
much better than they expected.
A number of the farmers are need
ing more help and working-men seem
to be scarce.
Robt. Steele and wife are entertain
ing their daughter, Mrs. Calvin, of
South Dakota.
Mrs. Brewster came up from the
Gilfillen farm and spent the" Sabbath
with her parents.
We hear the ring of the anvil as
late as midnight. Blacksmiths can't
complain of dull times.
There will be four wheat houses
open here this fall and there will be
lots of wheat handled here.
Archie Mclean returned from St.
Paul on Thursday where he had been
attending a Prohibition convention.
Mr.. Pease's broken arm is doing
nicely and he does not suffer much
pain. At least if he does he bears it
with smile.
Work is steadily going on at the
Delhi mot Redwood Falls) gold mine
and all indications for plenty of gold
are growing stronger.
A number of men are at work on
the elevator putting in repairs and
getting it ready to open as soon as
wheat is threshsd. Some of the farm
ers intend threshing this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gunderson were
somewhat surprised on Monday ev-
ening when about fifty of their friends
rushed ia and reminded them that
they had been married Is years. A
number of nice presents we're given
Plenty of ice cream and cake was
served and the company seemed to
enjoy themselves very much and the
host and hostess did credit to them
selves in the way they entertained
their friends.