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The oasis., 1894-07-19

QUOTING the Declaration of Inde- pendence and the constitution of the United States will not al:er the grave conditions under which the country stands upon the verge of anarchy. Conditions must be altered, if trouble is to be averted. The country cannot continue to educate people and then shoot them down because they refuse the intolerable degredation that a re- duction in standard of living demands. Such conditions as are existing and growing in this free country drive peo- pie unconsciously into anarchistic thought and conduct.
The oasis., 1894-07-19

ENpassant THE OASIS wishes to state very clearly that 1t does not ap- prove of armed insurrection against the power and authority of the Unit ed States; but it does insist that it is the business of the United States to interfere and prevent one class of cit izens driving another class of citizens to that condition and frame of mind in which armed insurrection becomes a natural consequence.
The oasis., 1894-07-19

THE new schedule of charges for post office money orders reduces prices to the same rate charged by the ex- press companies. But if the govern ment had not first entered the field the express companies would not have issued money orders, and charges for transmission of money would have yet been at the old exorbitant figures.
The oasis., 1894-07-19

SIX republican senators voted for the income tax. They are all western men. In fact the income tax is not so great bugbear out west as in some other parts of the country. It doesn't wiring the soul of a western man to part with dollar the way it does the downeaster who gets his dollars by wringing the souls and bodies of the helpless.
The oasis., 1894-07-19

NEW and startling issues are apt to be before the people for settlement in the coming election and the election of 1896. Fastening events are crowd ing to the front issues that cannot be obscured by wrangling over old ques- tlons. If the people don't decree that both silver and the tariff can wait THE OASIS will miss an honest guess.
The oasis., 1894-07-19

IT makes a great deal of difference who does it, Two newspaper cores pondents at Washington who refused to reply to questions by a senate in- vestigating committee, have been in- dicted, while Havemeyer, the king pin of the sugar trust, who did the same thing, goes scot free.
The oasis., 1894-07-19

EVERY time some public disturb ance arises like the recent strike, a lot of fat witted editors, most of whom served in the ambulance corps or wag- on train during the late war, venti- late in the columns of their respective journals lot of slush about what the veterans will do to put down insurrec- tion if only called. THE OASIS would not like to see a battalion of the poor, decrepit old heroes called out-for their own sakes. Their spirit might be willing but their flesh would prove wofully weak. Why the youngest of them are now forty-five years of age and more, and the lcngthing days add sadly to their weakness. The very garrulity of those who so assume to speak for them is ot itself the senility of age.
The oasis., 1894-07-19

TIE Colorado adjutant general who was recently tarred and feathered looks for the pOpulist nomination on that account. Tar and feathers for po- ltical platforml That beats the plat form on which angels are supposed to stand-a bank of clouds.
The oasis., 1894-07-19

TIE magniloquent utterances of Debs and Sovereign during the strike show that they were too busily engaged in thinking of their own posing as sud denly conspicuous celebrities to have time to successfully manage the big job they had undertaken.
The oasis., 1894-07-19

IT is sort of melancholy interest people take in reading belated news papers from the outside that have daily come along since the raising of the blockade.
The oasis., 1894-07-19

A CHICAGO newspaper shouts the shibboleth. "No more chumps in off, flee" It is supposed that the inten- tion is to kill off all the chumps who vote for them.
The oasis., 1894-07-19

QUID nuncs say "no man completely understands the silver question" But the simplest can understand that prior to 1873 gold and silver were coined on equal terms at a ratio of about l6 to l for several hundred years.
The oasis., 1894-07-19

A CALIFORNIA man writes TIE OASIS proposition to advertise anew method for catching feas, and take pay in the method. Declined with thanks. Arizona don't have fleas.
The oasis., 1894-07-19
WnEN the relatlons between capItal

WHEN the relations between capital and labor are properly adjusted, pros porous years to any corporation like the Pullman company will have a rortion of the profits put into re- serve fund, instead of all into diyi- dends, so an unprosperous year can be tided over without a cut of wages and strike. The Pullman company has paid such dividends that its stock commands double its par value. Had the plan indicated in this article been followed the stock would have been nearer par value, and the public would not have suffered from the strike.
The oasis., 1894-07-19

THEY keep saying there are better times ahead, but what will make bet ter times when everybody is broke? To have good times the masses must be in easy circumstances.
The oasis., 1894-07-19

DEMOCRATIC comments coming along about the tariff bill which passed the senate during the blockade seem to be of one tenor-that the bill is not what the people expected nor what the par ty promised, but it is the best they can do,
The oasis., 1894-07-19

KATE FIELD says her idea of hell is the present state of the country" If Kate ever had husband his idea of hell would doubtless be equally point ed and pithy.
The oasis., 1894-07-19

HAD Pullman shown a disposition to reduce his exorbitant charge for berths in his cars that cross Arizona there might have been more sympathy for him here.
The oasis., 1894-07-19

THE public has rights that should be observed in these difficulties be- tween capital and labor. These rights must be protected. Nothing could be so sure and safe as compulsory arbi- tratiOn.
The oasis., 1894-07-19

IT seems the antitrust law is con- strued so it reaches labor organiz- ations far more successfully than it reaches combinations of capital.
The oasis., 1894-07-19

SENATOR HILL of New York voted against the tariff bill. He made good his threat to oppose it on account of the income tax.
The oasis., 1894-07-19

READ the article Forced into So- cialism," from the Chicago Record, printed elsewhere in this number of THE OASIS.
The oasis., 1894-07-19
Thursday, July I9, 1894,

BOTH Coxey and Breckinridge seem to have been completely lost in the strike.
The oasis., 1894-07-19

ILLINOIS democrats have nominated Mugwump McVeagh for United States senator.
The oasis., 1894-07-19

THE tariff bill as it passed the se- nate leaves balm of gilead on the free list. There will be a great demand for it in November.
The oasis., 1894-07-19

IN the exciting events of late even base ball and foot ball have ceased to excite public interest.
The oasis., 1894-07-19

SHOOT 'em first and arbitrate after ward seems the Washington plan of dealing with strikers.
The oasis., 1894-07-19

Dr. Prices Cream Baking Powder
 Most Perfect Made-
The oasis., 1894-07-19

Entered in the Postofice at Benson for class rates.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-18
CARPET Manufacture,

The manufacture of carpet by an entirely
new method has lately been undertaken at
Pueblo, Colo, imported Irish linen being
the component material, no wool being
used in the weaving of the product. The
goods are sold and cut to fit any room and
then finished in designs and colors to suit
the taste of the purchaser, rugs and mats
being included among the fabrics. 1t is
asserted that not only are the colors guar
anteed to be fast. but that the cost of the
carpets is only about one-half as much as
ingrains, the wear being also two to one In
favor Of the new article as compared with
the best ingram. A not important advan-
tage claimed for these productions, in addi-
of healthfulness, medical authority being
cited in favor of their superior character
from a sanitary point of view.-New York
CuO
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-18
An Exception.
THE ODDlTY.

Before the Mohammedans took posses
sion of Arabia nine-tenths of all female
children born were Immediately buried
alive.
A San Francisco paper says that Mo-
have squaw was recently burned to death
as a witch by her trihesman for having
given birth to twins.
The end of time, according to the Kurds,
will be ushered in by the appearance Of
four rainbows, which will cross at the re-
NTH, furnishing eight passageways for God
and his hosts.
A child has been born at Birmingham,
England, which bears strong resemblance
to a frog. Its skin is warty and cold and
clammy tc the touch. When it cries, it is
said to make an unearthly squeaking noise.
Probably the most remarkable knife in
the world is. that in the curiosity room of a
firm of cutters in Sheffield. 1t has 1,S90
blades, and 10 blades are added every 10
years. Another curiosity is three pairs Of
scissors, all Of which can be covered with a
thimhla
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-18

PASSING THE CLAY STATUE.
Mardi Gras that the start is usually on
time. Early in the morning citizens and
strangers begin to occupy advantageous
points of observationa along the streets, and
by 10 O'Clock the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS crowd
ed. The blare of trumpets and the beating
of drums announce the coming of royalty
and his train, the parade being headed
by the Kings Own Royal guards, fol-
lowed by a stately car containing the
bouf gras or prize OK.
Following this car come the gorgeous
floats representing the historical or
neurological scenes chosen, the Car on
which sit enthroned in splendor tho rul-
ing monarch and his consort, and last of
all the miscellaneous maskers. These
last are a motley crowd, some got up
elegantly and tastefully, some attired in
rather shabby costumes and dingy tin
sci, but all fantastic and mirth provok-
ing to the throngs of native and visiting
sightseers, who are all of course in the
mood to be amused. This parade lasts
from three to four hours, and when
it has passed the streets empty them
selves as if by magic. for the crowds
must hasten home to eat and prepare for
the glories of the night.
1t is in the evening that the "Krewe of
Comus" and the knights of Proteus" and
sometimes other organizations enliven
the streets. The parade of these bodies
is shorter than the day parade, and for
that reason perhaps the crowds along the
route appear denser. The brilliance of
illumination on the floats, on many pub
lo nd TO Cd o,,I i,,f ho
of torchlight professions is added to the
general ensemble, but the miscellaneous
maskers are absent because of police reg
ulations, enforced in order to protect the
unwary from persons mischievously in
cGned, who if disguised would be aided
In their malevolent designs.
This prohibition as to masks does not
extend to those who are hidden to one or
more of the fancy entertainments which
wind up the days festivities and are in
many respects the most splendid of the
observances. There have been two or
three of these of late years, first in i'm
portance being the ball and reception of
Rex himself, held in the Carnival palace,
next the tableaux and ball of Comus at
the Grand Opera House, and third the
tableaux and ball of Proteus at the French
Opera House. Besides these, which may
perhaps be termed official, there are
dances in various other halls in the city,
which is literally given over to mirth and
merriment and the mazes of the waltz.
Though the Mardi Gras festivities of
New Orleans are increasing in impor-
lance every year, the tendency is con-
stantly toward organized display and
not to individual license, and the throw
ing of confetti" and flowers, the racing
of riderless horses through the streets
and the night masking of all who will,
SO important features in European cit
les, are not in evidence. The Mardi
Gras observances of Mobile and Calves
ton are also attracting more attention
yearly, and there is no one who does not
applaud the spirit of joyousness which
these festivities indicate.
I. D. MARSHALL.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-18

safe to say that in these last years of the
century the Mardi Gras of New Orleans
affords the most imposing and snowy
annual spectacle that is to be seen in
America.
A most praiseworthy circumstance con-
nected with these parades is the fact that
no advertising features are allowed. In
most northern parades the artistic and
fantastic floats are followed by long
line of floats furnished by leading bust:
ness houses, which vie with each other
in the attractive advertisement Of their
wares. It is undoubtedly true that the
rigid exclusion of this feature from the
Mardi Gras displays has had much to do
with the general success of the exhibit
lions. Another thing which has con-
tributed to the success of the spectacles
from year to year is the effort made to
present something novel in each succeed
ing parade. The first year, as has been
stated, the subjects were drawn from
Millions paradise Lost" Some of the
features since then have been "The Feast
of Epicurus," "Lalla Rookh, ""The Five
Senses" ''The History of Louisiana"
Sponsors "Faerie Queen" Homer's ''Tale
of Troy" "The Myths of China" Hin
doc Mythology" Realm of Flowers"
Legends of the Middle Ages" ''Treas-
ures of the Earth" 'The Culprit Fay"
Although the Mardi Gras proper lasts
only two days, the city is in holiday at
tire, and it's citizens are In holiday mood
for quite week. The weather In New
Orleans in February is almost always de-
lightful. being about the same as April
weather in New York or Cincinnati. The
blue skies, and the warm sunshine, and
the picturesque peculiarities Of thesouth-
ern city are of themselves great attrac-
lions to visitors from more northern lat-
tudes, and the old town begins to fill
with visitors some days before the actual
date Of the giving over of the place to the
reign of Rex. Those who arrive late
have in recent years been obliged to get
along with such accommodations as they
can get, and the hotels and lodging
houses are invariably crowded. The
streets are gayly decorated with bunt-
ing and greenery and brilliantly illumi-
mated at night. The people are attired
In their best, and their best is bright
with colors, so that the scene - gay be-
yond the descriptive power Of the pen OK
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-18

Sometimes it is very difficult to re-
move a glass stopper from bottle. A
writer in the New York Tribune says:
A cloth wet in hot water sometimes is
sufficient; but if this fails, remember the
principle is to expand the neck of the
bottle by heat and not the stopper.
With hot water the latter is often heat
ed equally with the neck, and thus the
desired effect is not produced. By hold
ing the neck of the bottle about half an
inoh above the fame of lamp or can
die, however, in a few seconds the most
obstinate cork will generally come out.
Care must be taken to turn the bottle
rapidly and not allow the flame to touch
the glass, as 1t might crack it. When
the glass Is thoroughly heated, steady
pull and twist will almost always bring
out the stopper.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-18
the artist in black and white.

The appearance of Rex on the day
preceding the parade has come to be al
most as much of an event as the grand
day parade itself. Sometimes the carni-
val king and his queen arrive by rail and
sometimes by ship, but in either event
they are received with all the pomp and
circumstance that should accompany
the welcoming of conquering royalty.
It is understood that the real personality
Of the royal personages shall be unknown
of the multitude, but of late years this
knowledge has generally leaked or been
given out, and all the world knew two
or three years ago that the queen was
Miss Mia Shakespeare, daughter Of the
mayor then incumbent. Before the do
ings were over on Mardi Gras night the
king was known to be s. P. Walmsley.
Thus it will be seen that, although it is
because Of the creole influence that the
Mardi Gras is held, the Anglo-Saxon ele-
ment has gained control of the carnival.
The parade of Rex begins at as nearly
II a. m. as possible, and it is to the credit
of New Orleans and those who control the
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-18

down. There are no buttons to come I'M
fastened, no pocket hole to cape in the
back, for the skirt fastens at the side, in
front, and has also two fiat pockets in
serted on the hips, with an up and down
opening concealed with a stitched flap.
In the silk lining of the coat skirts are
also deep, broad pockets for papers and
memoranda, but there is none on the
outside to dis6gure the smooth lines.
Under the lapel is another little pocket,
and there are two more inside the bodice
on the bust. With stamp and change
pocket in the sleeves, this makes eight
or nine in all, and the bag makes anoth-
er convenient receptacle, while the belt
also has little pocket made on it to
serve as purse for small change. The
bag will hold the handkerchief, pencils,
notebook, silver knife, extra pair of
gloves, powder puff, tiny folding comb
and bonbonniere. The watch may be
worn outside or in breast pocket.
For rainy days loop and button are
arranged i'll the back of the skirt to lift
it gracefully from the muddy streets.
The bodice revers fold over each other,
and tiny hook holds them in place to
protect the chest from cold.
The material of this costume should be
of the best unshrinkable wool, such as
serge, hopsacking, Scotch tweed or chew
lot or fine diagonal. 1t would be hand
some made in black, with revers faced in
black MORE, blouse of green silk, dot
ted with black, and green lizard skin
belt.
A round black hat is suggested. A
turban or toque is always in style, and
wings are more serviceable than plumes,
which come uncurled. An English walk
ing hat of felt is good for hard service,
but the MISTER of the choice of a hat
should be individual, as its first require
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-18
DO the Suns Rays Put Ont F,res

One summer while making one of my
regular weekly excursions in search of Gu
rious natural history specimens happened
upon some wood choppers who were burn
ing brush. One of these gentlemen put the
following question: why does the sun,
shining on fire, deaden its heat, suppress
the rays and often put it out entirelYf"
had never even heard hint of the idea be-
fore and was perfectly staggered. ad-
mitted my inability to answer the question
offhand. Returning home, I repaired to
to Scientific knowledge" where the answer
Is as follows: because the air, being rare
fed by sunshine, flows more slowly to the
fire, and, secondly, because the chemical ac-
ton of the suns rays is detrimental to COM
bustion."-St. Louis Republic.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-18
| s1ooestions Of violent, deeds.

suggestions of violent deeds.
On reaching the castle walls. which were
surprisingly thick, we entered through a
narrow gateway, fanked with towers, to a
sort of esplanade crowded with soldiers.
Then we entered an outer court, passing
through another narrow gate to an inner.
This also we traversed; then we passed
through several crooked corridors till we
came to a gap in a dead wall. Into this /
was thrust. door was banged and bolted
behind me, and I was alone in utter dark
ness. A moments cropping proved l was in
a windowless dungeon-probably con-
demned cell.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-18
WaterburyFire Alarm
LOCATION OF BOXES.

LOCATION OF BOXES.
The following are the Fire Alarm Signals
under the new system:
Ia Rogers 4 Bro
Is Cor East Main and Niagara streets.
IA Cor East Main and Wolcott road.
Is Cor High and Walnut streets
I6 Cor Fast Main and Cherry streets.
II Cor East Main and Cole streets.
IL Cor North Elm and Kingsbury streets.
"a Cor North Elm North Main and Grove
streets.
- Waterbury Manufacturing company
IS CIR North Main and North streets.
- Cor buckingham and Cooke streets.
- Cor Grove and Prospect streets
- Cor Hillside avenue and Pine street
- Cor johnson and Waterville streets.
HI The Platt Bros & Co.
II. Waterbury Clock company movement
ment iactcryl-'
Exchange place.
81 Cor West Main and Willow streets.
81 Cor West Main and Watertown roadl
IS Horse Car Railroad stable-'
70 Waterbury Brass company
81 Cor Cedar and Meadow streets.
s. Cor Grand and Field streets.
sl-a Cor Bank aud Meadow streets
sis Randolph K Cloves
sI-4 Plume K Atwood MaEufacturing COM
pany-'
y-a-a Holmes. Booth & Haydens-'
ST Cor Charles and Porter streets
s-2-s Cor Simous street and Washington ave
Cor South Main and Grand streets.
"a Cor South Main and Clay streets.
IS Waterbury Watch company
4. Benedict < Buruham Manufacturing
company
4-s Waterbury Buckle company
~ Cor South Main and Washington sts.
5 ScoyilI Manufacturing company
So Cor Franklin and Union streets
So Waterbury Clock Co tease factory
50 Cor Clay and Mill streets
s-s Cor Liberty and River streets.
ST No. Hose House
SIS Cor BalIEin sui Stone.streets.
Cor Bridge and MAsM streets.
Ga Cor Doolittle alley and Dublin stIoet
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-18
THE ELECTRICIAN.

Boston telephones to Milwaukee. 1900
miles away.
The city statistician of Chicago reports
that there are $50 establishments for "elec-
trio lights. works and materials" in that
city.
Nicola Tesla claims he can manufacture
artificial sunlight by means of atmospheric
vibrations. caused by alternating currents
of electricity.
Don't imagine for q moment that there Is
any probability of an era of cheap telephones.
ANY manufacturer may now make receiy-
ers, but q receiver without q transmitter Is
Of no more use than harness without o
horse.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-18
The ONLY Test,

Blinkers Talking about aged people,
there's woman in my town who says
she 10 ITO years old.
Winkers-Does she remember dancing
with George Washington?
1No."
ssTba,, sba,s a fraud - SA~~- "a
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-18

ments are becomingness and appro-
priateness rather than durability. A
simple dotted tulle veil looks modest and
stylish and keeps the hair in place.
Heavy pique gloves in dark red or tan.
with stitched backs, are suitable, and
washable channels gloves are convenient.
Shoes should be well cut calf for heavy
weather or of easy fitting patent leather,
which are always ready.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-18
WHY He Rafraineti.

Clamwhooper-I heard you have been
going around calling me a donkey.
Vanderchump-You are mistaken, bat
would have called you donkey if i
hadn't been afraid to get into trouble
with the Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals.-Texas Siftings.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-18
In Oonstant Practice.

Actor-He can play drunken parts"
better than any one in the profession.
Manager Yes, but the trouble Is he is
too fond of rehearsing. -New York Her
alb