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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-15
An Object Lesson In Futility.

All ODJeCt AeSSOn HI z uC11kGys
 They were talking about futility and for some reason known only to each other failed to agree. Finally she asked:
 "Well. now, suppose you give me an example of what you call futility."
 ''All right" said=he. Multiply 3,046 by 271." -...... .... .-
 She took her little gold pencil in hand, seized piece of paper and after few minutes of diligent figuring announced the result:
 "Two million eight hundred and forty five thousand and sixty-six," said she.
 "Divide that by two," he continued.
 "One million four hundred and twsn- ty-two thousand five hundred and thir. ty-three," she said. ....-.. 'Very well, ," said he. "Now, add seven to that and then subtract l, 422, 2,640 and tell me what you get" ..s.= "The result is zero," said she, after figuring little more.
 "Well, that's what I call tutility," said he, with laugh. You've covered a sheet of paper with figuring to arrive at nothing"
 Whereupon she became so angry that she refused to argue further on the sub ject.-Harper's. ...
 Easily Taken In.
 Mathilde-Mr. Hungerford is man whe thoroughly believes in himself
 Elaine-How very gullible he must bes- Brooklyn Life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-15
THE HEBREW.

The center of Judaism at the close of the nineteenth century is not in Jerusalem, but in New York city.
 One of the Jewish journals iB New York state is under the editorship of two Jew esses. This is said to be a novelty in the press of Judaism.
 To the question, Are reformed Jews be- coming Christiansf" the answer from all the quarters of reformed Judaism in the United States is ''NoT'
 The friends of the late MT. Henry Mi chaels, 8 Jewish merchant of Rochester, re- call the fact that Mir. Blaine once desired to show his esteem for MT. Michaels by asking him to take seat in his carriage while he rode through Rochester.
 The Jews of San Francisco have been stirred up against the establishment there of Miss Hosmer's statue of Queen Isabella of Spain, who, they say, was the cruelest prosecutor of the Jewish race, and who, moreover, never sold her jewels in order to supply Columbus with money.
 A new paper printed in New York city, The Hebrew American, announces that it is devoted to the propagation of the English language among the Jewish speaking popu- lation of the United States" All of its arti- cles are printed in the English letters and repeated in the Hebrew characters.-New York Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-15
The Use of Sudden Wealth.

The disposition toward mad extrava- gance, so often seen in wealthy young men, is not always the result of means to gratify overstrong desires, but of pos itive s'foolishness," or mental incompe- tence, which, under the pressure of mar row means, would not only never have developed itself, but never have existed. 'I have succeeded" said v27y great statesman, because I have Lever had enough to live on." The silly marriages the old frequently make are in just the same way the result not of loss of judg
 ment, but for a weakening of the resist ing power of the will. The consequences of unexpected wealth are, however, as often fortunate as unfortunate, for they are the products of the natural character.
 We have seen man who inherited fortune very large for his wants become during the remainder of his life almost or quite miserly, but that was only on large scale, the result of the impulse to save, which on a small one had been pro- nounced "wise economy" aggravated little, it may be, by 8 foible-timidity about spending, which is constantly noticeable also in men who were born rich. But we have also seen lady pre- viously suspected of meanness become habitually and rather splendidly liberal.
 Serenity, which we hold with tho Quakers to be an eminent virtue, often comes with unexpected good luck, and graciousness, too, the latter being the re- suit we conceive of the disappearance either of grudge at fate or of some in ner fear of being suspected of ''booing' on account of poverty. Suspiciousness is pre-eminently the foible of the poor, and frequently though not always dis appears with wealth and the confidence it brings, a confidence occasionally so great and so needed as radically to i'm prove manner.-London Spectator.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-15
How Clifford Was Named.

Trainer Cliff Porter, who owned Clifford and sold him to Leigh & Rose for $4 ,O00, thus describes how the great horse received his name: My wife got after me time and again to name one of my colts Clifford That is my given name, but am called Cliff for short. For quite a time I refused to comply, telling her must wait until found one sufficiently promising to be worthy of the name. So when discovered that the colt now called after me was a coming crackajack went to my wife and says to her, Well, have at last got colt worthy to be named Clifford and that is how Leigh & Roses great crack came to get his name"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-15
Da HyauDaSSant'S TTeireSg.

A little lady of 6, Mile. Simone de Maupassant, inherits the bulk of the property left by the famous author, Guy de Maupassant. She is the daughter of a brother of the novelist, and her pretty winning ways gained the heart of her bachelor uncle, who made will in her favor when he first began to suffer from the pitiful malady that has deprived French literature of one of it's brightest ornaments.-New York News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-15

THE visit of Monsignor Satolli to Wat r. bury is an honor that will be fully appre- ciated by the Catholic population. It is the distinguished prelate's first visit to New England and he received an en- thusiastic reception in Hartford and Meri- den, the only cities that he has visited Waterbury. the great center of Catho- licity in Connecticut. will surely provide a demonstration worthy of the distinguished visitor. Monsignor Satolh is man of great learning and wisdom. He is re- garded as the possible successor of Pope Leo as the head of the Catholic church, but notwithstanding his exalted rank he is a symbol of modesty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-15

Demon" Scroggins is only 21 years of age and has been following athletics but eight months. In his maiden race he did the 100 in Il seconds. He is @ mem Der of the class of '97, University of California. and weighs 140 pounds in his running clothes. In the recent race when Scroggins touched the tape two of the judges had 10 seconds, while the watch of the third was 4-5 sec onds. Such phenomenal time for an almost unknown man upon the cinder track will of course be questioned. Scroggins has done 22o yards in 24 seconds, which is not a remarkable performance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-15
How to Make :i ssPiece Bag"

A useful "piecebag'' is made of any chosen size and with an interliring The outer one is stitch I into divi. DIS which havo on the outside attached flap such a hint of their contents as a locp of black braid, ancthcr. of white tarc, several pieces of garments to be made over, and whose larger scraps arc in side, and other indications that will tell at glance what is to be found and where
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-15
H.&H. Railroad Time Table
June II. 1893. NAUGATUCK DIVISION.

Trains leave Waterbury as followt For NEW YORK-6O6 , ..., s.2R 1O.5O m l2S 3.25, 5.53 p n. Sunday, Ais m.
 Return 5.O1. 800, 1908 100 4.02. 6O2
 pm. Sunday, 6.O1 q m. For NEW HAVEN, via Naugatuck Junction
 7.3O. 8.16 a m: 1.28, 3.25 5.53 D m. Via
 Derby Junction, COS, S.26, 10.hO m l.28
 3.25. 5S3 p m.
 Return via Naugatuck Junction at .45 pm
 Sunday 800 a m. Via Derby Junction
 TOO. 9.42 Q. m; 12.oo. 220. 5.3O. TAO D. m
 Sunday. 91O a m. For BRTDGFPORT-6'o ?. 80. s.26, 1O.bO a m
 1.2s, S25, 5.53 D m. Sunday 4.15 D m.
 Return at 7.0S. 9.40 m :12.0O, 2.28 6.30. TAP
 pm. Sunday ,15 a m. For ANSONIA-6.O5, 2. 30. S2s, 1060 a m 12s
 3,25. s.53, 700 (mixed) m. Sunday. 4.16 Return at TAO. 1u.21. a m 12s1 s.O1, e.1O. sc
 pm. Sunday S.46 m. F1., WATERTOWN-6.A s.37. 11.17 a m s.bs 6.12, 7O4 D m. Saturday 916 D m.
 Return at 25. 755. 1030 a m; 2.5O. 4.35. 6.3O
 pm. Saturday 7.35 r m. Ror THOMASNON-9.32 11.12 a m; 3.B2, 6.b9 900 pm. Sunday 995 & m.
 Return at OS. 7.bb,, 1928 a m 2.b5 6.26 D m. Sunday 3.Ep pm. 900 m. Sunday 926 m. Return .F, 7.S1 lo20 8 m: 9.3O. BOa D n Sunday .23 p m. For wINsTED.,ss2 11Ia m: ssa aka 900 pm. Sunday e.3h . n Return at 8SN 7.1n a.st, m Sia A.sst Sundays pln. U th l CT. HAMPSTEAD. Gen P~.. A~sa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-15
Tue Dc4aocrat<
o. and NJ. T. MALoNEY. PUpL1sHrns.

A REMINGTON typewriter that sells in this country for s1OO can be bought abroad for SIS. This is one of the "benefts" of protection. The machines are made here, shipped abroad and then sold for s25 less than offered here It is a fact that these machines can be made for between SIS and s21. so that there is yet big profit at s75. But every buyer of one at s1O0 pays not less than $25 tariff on it. Pretty steep protection, isn't it?
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-15
Pertinent Pointers For Racing Cyclists

Pertinent Pointers Tor Racing Cyclists
 Always ride with your front wheel slightly outside the driving wheel of the man in front. If he slows suddenly, this will enable you to escape collision. If you ride inside mans driving wheel, you are power1ess in case man from behind spurts in front, and if the man in front cuts corner very close you may be bored onto the grass or collide with him." says R. J. Mecredy, the veteran racing man. Viewer look around. It is most dangerous habit and serves no good end. Either listen for the rush of your opponents wheel, with your head slightly bent, or look back under your arm. Never slacken once you turn in to the finishing straight. When one eases in ones spurt, especially at the end of hard run race, it takes time to get going again, aEa under such circumstances rush from behind is almost irresistible. When hard pressed, remember that your oppo- nent is probably quite as much done as you are. It then becomes 0 matter of pluck. The man with the biggest heart will win. When man is passing you, keep careful watch. Riders are very apt through care lessness to cross too soon, and unless on your guard you will find it difficult to avoid a collision.
 "When in second petition approaching the last corner, you should not allow the leader to slow too much, or some one from behind may come with rush and not only take your position before you can jump into your sprint, but draw others with him and effectually pocket you. Don't back pedal at a corner. It will upset your steering, and it is much easier to get round pedaling, es- pecially if you work the right or osltside leg the hardest. If the corner is really bad one, it often pays by sudden rush to start the men in front. sprinting some 60 or 70 yards from it; then slow slightly, drop back and as they swing wide sprint by on the in- side Nothing takes the pace off a machine and the go out of rider so much as to bungle corner. We have seen man who carried out this dodge successfully get 20 yards lead before the men who had been leading him an instant before could get go- ing again to catch him."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-15
DyspePsia aad IndIFsstion.

In their worst forms are cured by the use of P. P. P. If you are debilatated and run down, or if you need a tonic to regain
 flesh and lost appetite, strength and vigor. take P. P. F., and you will be strong and healthy. P. P. P. is the greatest blood purifier in the world. For sale by all druggists.
 says he had suffered with Rheumatism for fifteen years. and in that tune he tried all the so-called specifics, but to no purpose. His grandson, who was on the F.& W. Rail- road, finally got him bottle sf P. P. P. The first bottle of P. P. P. showed its re- markable effect and after, Rsi1git . short time the Rhsumatism disappeared.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-15
Patti's Latest Honor.

Adelina Patti is probably the possessor of more decorations, diplomas, etc., than any other woman living. The latest comes from faraway Argentina, where she was recently voted the diploma of La Sociedad de Beneficencia Hernanos de los Desam- parados'' of Buenos Ayres. This honor cer- tainly carries with it enough in the way of verbiage, but the queen of song" deserves any title that may be bestowed upon her.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-15
A New Standard For Hamlet,

Wilson Barrett says he overheard some old stage carpenters discussing the various performers of Hamlet they had seen in their day. "Well," said one, you may talk of Irving and Booth. and now Barrett, but give mo Fechters Hamlet. He was done 20 minutes sooner than any of 'cm"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-15
Boys shirts l9C up

TRAW HATS. Mems and Boys all ready for hot weather, and prices so low that we nearly closed out two lines last week. With the goods people want with prices so low, people buy with u confidence for they know their money is ready for them any time dissatisfaction O CUTS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-15
A Chestnut scRunr I'm"

Talking of cheek" said Pittsburg critic to an advance agent, "there was cheap priced opera company here last sum. milan Girl and Pm blowed if fellow didn't ring in that old chestnut from East Lynne.' 'Then You'll Remember Me.'"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-15
A Proposal.

Chollie-Don't you think it would be 8 noble thing for you to do with your wealth to establish home for the feeble minded?
 Miss Rox-Oh, MT. Sappe, this is sc sudden!-Indianapol Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-15
Boston Clothing
 Store.
To the people Of Waterbury
and Uicinity.
Announcement

By order of our creditors we are forced to close out our entire stock of Clothing and Gents Furnishing Goods, within thirty days, regardless of cost.
 Bear in mind, this great creditors sale of great and fine, honest made up stock of Clothing for spring and summer for Men Boys and Children. The prices on every article in our store are Cut, Crushed and Slaughtered.
 Here is your greatest opportunity now to secure your Clothes for yourself and family for very little money.
 COME, COME COME
 To take the great advantage of this great bona-fide creditors sale. Our loss is your gain.
 To give you an idea of the prices, we mention the following barpains.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-15
Poker Leads to NTurder.

HUNTINGTON, w. Va, May 15.-After a big cooking main near Virginia Point, Ed Lowry and Toner Prince sat down to a game of poker. Prince finally grab bed up the stakes and started to run off with them, and Lowry picked up club, and catching him beat his brains out.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-15
Another sayIes Benefaotion.

NANTUCKET, R. l., May 15.-The will of William F. Sayles, the millionaire manu- facturer, just filed, leaves $100,000 for public library for Pawtucket.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-15
How to Use Onions as n Medicine In Group. At the first indication of crOup or any

At Gu0 llISU 1uulCdllOu Ol CIOup OT ally sort of cold slice-raw onions, sprinkle with granulated sugar and let them stand until the juice is extracted. This process may be hastened by heating fo1 a few minutes Pour off the juice and give teaspoonful every hour, or often CT if the case is severe.
 Another cure for croup i5 to rub the throat and chest until tl.Cy are red with @ mixture consisting of J.;,!f a teaspoon full each of camphor and 2rpentino and a tablespoonful each of ou,>l oil and sweet oil. Wet a warm flannel with this and apply it to the throat and chest, watching carefully to remove it when they are rcddened. This outward irrita- tiOn tends to prevent croup.
 Another homemade croup medicine is composed of roasted onions, mashed and laid on folded napkin, and goose oil, sweet oil or even lard poured on them. This should be applied as lot as it can be borne to the throat and lrrrcl part of the chest and to the feet and hands. Anot!,er y-ay of prcpariIG this malodorous but effective remedy is tC slice and boil the onions until al7..ost dry and then add the grease and t.,0b them in that until brown.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-15
Mems :: Working < Shirts

we have madras, cheviot: and flannel made to sell for $l.0O and $l,25. c. w. D. price while they last soc, one lot good Working Shirts 25c, an- other for 20c. A big lot blue check OverailS and Jumpers 25c each.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-15
Model For the Heatbep,

John, dear," said Mrs. Hicks, ''Im making shirt for the heathen. Come here and let me fit it on you, will you?'' -Exchange.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-15
AIounet-sully Seriously HI

PARIS, May 1S.-Mounet-Suliy, the actor who recently appeared in New York, Is ss riously i'll.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-15
Big Furniture Firm Assisns.

bIS urnICure + Irm lAsslSns. BOSTON, May 15.-Keeler & Co.,, whole sale and retail furniture dealers and one of the largest firms of the kind in the city, assigned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-15

ROCHESTER, May 15.-Rev. Richard D.. Harlan of Washington has accepted call to be pastor of the Third Presbyterian church of this city. Rev. MT. Harlan is a son of Justice Harlan of the United States supreme court.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-15
How to Make Lettuce Salad Dressing.

Take tablespoonfuls of oil, 9 table spoonfuls of tarragon vinegar, a half teaspoonful of salt and one-half tea spoonful of paprika or Hungarian red pepper. Add the. salt and pepper to tho oil and mix them thoroughly. It is best to first measure out a tablespoonful of the oil and mix the seasoning with that, then to add the remainder. Add the vinegar drop at a timo and stir vigor- ously. The mixture should look lil1e an emulsion. An entirely pure olive oil is now mado ill this country. It is greenish in color, and to the taste accustomed to adulterated oil not as agreeable as the mixture of cottonseed and olivo oil that is often sold Once used to it, however, one learns to prefer it to all other brands. There is now made a conven- tent little affair for dropping oil @ drop at a time in making salad dressings
 Through Hole In the Wall.
 OswEGo N. Y., May 15-William Law Tor and Johnl Maloney, who were confined in the county jail, dug a hole through the brick wall of the jail and escaped
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-15
New York & New England Passenger Train Service. January 7, 1894.

Trains leave Waterbury for ROSTON-345 2 90 a m .Oo. 3.55 D m. PROVIDENCE-3,4 T 90 a m 100 55 pm NEW YORK via GreWSter-2.10 m. WORCESTER-34 80 m 100 D m. NEW LONDON-7.S0 m LOO, S.56 D m. PUTNAM-3.45 7 30 a m 1.0O, 3.55 r m W1LLIMANTIC-3.45 ' 30 q m 1.OO. 3.55 SPRINGFIELD 9.O5 m 3.55 pm. HARTFOlsb-3.45 7.3O, 905. 10:45 a m. LOO NEW BRITAIN-345 7.8o, 9o5 lo.45 a ID 100, PLAINvIII.E-s.45 7.3o sos. lo.4S a m 1.oe
 S55. S15 n. BRIsTOL-s45 7,so, so6. 1o4S m 100 TERRYVfLLE-7.ao sOD. 1o.4S a m LOO s.0g NArER7FIfiE-7 fis F II so e.o5 .4b m ss5 s.1s pm WEST CH HESHIRE 4,3o. 83o m, 4.3O m MERIDEN 43o. s.30 m. 4.30 D m. CROMWELL. s.30 m. 4.30 D m. UNION CITY 8O5 m 2.l0 ? m SOUTHPORT a.O5 a m 2.1O. p m. POMPERAUG VALLEY--s.O5 m. 21O SANDY HOOK-s.o5 m 2.1O. D m. HAWLEYVILLE-s.05 d m 21O. p m. DANBURY-S.05 a m 2.10 D m. II 30. p. Tn RREWSTERS-8O5 a m 2.19 il,b0 r m. FISHKILL-ON-HUDSO m 2.10 p m. Rs- Ding nghampton Elmira. Jamestown, Clevo- land Akron and Chicago sos a m 21Opm. via Hopewell. 8.O5 m. g11.h0 D. m.
 Sunday trains Hartford and Boston
 W R. BABCoCK.
 Gen Pass Agent. HostCr.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-15

Taking all the choice pat terms in the stock of these man. utarturcrs at our own price, We have told the story on SIP Suits. There are a few left.
 The workingman we never forget for we are workers too.
 Last week manufacturer closed out all he had Ill mems all wool suits. U. $. & Cowere there and took the choice things.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-15
A Man

Is not the way to make him buy. We do not attempt to force anyone to purchase from us. We courteously offer the best value to be had for the money knowing that buyers and sellers interests are identl- cal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-15
How to Make Fried Toast.

Fried toast would be a speedily made dish, hot and appetizing, for the plain breakfast which I have in mind. Slices of stale bread or biscuit are dipped an instant in half a pint of milk mixed with beaten egg and fried in spoon ful of butter or any sweet fat. The egg prevents the bread from soaking the least fat, and it browns more quickly than any one can toast it, while it is very tender and delicate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-15

Buyers CT lockers are
 always welcome.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1894-04-18
The sheep Outlook.

Mr.. R. H. Guthrie, of Sherman
county is in the city today and called at
THE CHRONICLE Office. He says the con-
ditions this year have been exceptionally
favorable for sheep. They have done
well on the ranges, and are in uniformly
good condition. The clip is also of much
frmer quality than ever before, the wool
longer and of stronger fibre. The lamb
ing season will also show decided in
crease and will be 25 per cent. over
other years. Altogether the outlook is
hopeful, he says, if anything like a price
can be received.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1894-04-18
Accident on a Farm.

Bert Conklin, boy about 15 years old,
and small for his age, sustained pain
full and serious accident yesterday while
narrowing piece of ground with four
horse team. The ground was very un-
even and in some way he was pitched on
to the harrow, one of the sharp teeth
piercing his right leg just above the knee.
The tooth went clear through the leg
just grazing the bone. He did not faint
or give way, but with great presence of
mind and determination, held the four
horses for several minutes until his
brother came from the other side of the
field. The team was then unhitched
and the boy extricated from his woeful
plight, taken to the house, and was at
once taken to town, arriving at 2
O'Clock this morning. DIR. Logan at
tended to his injuries. The wound
leaves ragged cash the width of the
leg and was very painful.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1894-04-18

action of the council, that the grand
juries had repeatedly called attention to
the necessity of repairing the Jail, but
no one had spoken of the Objectionable
noise and none of the council had
thought of it. The way they had
planned was the handiest and cheapest.
A conference resulted over the plans,
and it was decided not to interfere with
the interior plans, only to again close up
these apertures and deaden the walls,
getting the needed light from the north.
There was no further objection.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1894-04-18

The weather is freezing cold and the
wind is blowing hurricane.
The hills are covered with nice green
grass and great many pretty flowers.
Messrs. Moore and Butler passed
through here with a nice band of fat
beet cattle.
1t looks natural again to see the
freight teams rolling by, loaded with
wool and freight.
The farmers are slowly getting their
crops in, but some are through and are
making garden.
We have nice school; Miss Ball is
our teacher. The children all like her
and are learning fast.
Born, to the wife of Mr.. Oty, a 10
pound girl and to the wife of John
Montgomery daughter.
We had Sunday school at our school
house last Sunday for the first time this
spring and there was large number in
attendance.