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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-15
pRaPIl Foam.

Pare and stone six soft, mellow peaches, cut them into slices, put them. with pint of water, over the fire to come toa boil; moisten ? tablespoonfuls of cornstarch and add to the boiling peaches. While these are cooking cover a half box of gelatin with a half cup of cold water to soak ten minutes. Add to the peaches cupful of granulated sug- ar. Take from the fire and add the juice of half of a good sized lemon. With a silver spoon chop the peaches rather fine. The sponge is more delicate in this way than when they are pressed through sieve. Now add the gelatin, turn the peaches into pan, stand in another pan of cracked ice and stir until the mixture begins to congcal. Then stir in careful ly either pint of whipped cream or the we'll beaten whites of eggs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-15
1nteryiewed A Man With rremens.

A journalistic feat of no little novelty has just been accomplished at Vienna, where n reporter succeeded in having an interview with a man suffering from de lirium trcnens. The result of the experi- ment throws even Zola's description of Coupeau in tho shade. Tho patient, bro ken down actor, declared that ho was Bar on Rothschild, and that his constant cray ing for dainty dishes made it necessary that he should take weekly trips across the ocean to New York, city built on beer bottles, unfortunately all empty. Drinks were not t0 bc had in New York, and there fore he was obliged to take as much as he could carry before starting in his balloon, and from which he shot flics Bencdictine rabbits and other game, which were brought to tho car by flying rctrievcrs. The man is now an inmate of the Metropolitan hos pital at Vienna.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-15
Didn't Know Her Customer.

Princess Christian is perhaps the best known of Queen Victoria's daughters and is always actively engaged in phil anthropic causes. At recent bazaar she was seen going from stall to stall making purchases, Prince Christian good naturedly slowing away the small parcels in his pockets. One article pur- chased, however, was of considerable size, so the attendant put the question, "Shall I send it for you, madam? To which the princess made answer: "Oh, yes! Send it to Buckingham palace, if you please. " "To whom shall address it?" was the next query, and her royal highneas, who dearly loves joke. gave the prince a comical warning look and said, "Address it to Mrs. Christian. [" The attendant was quite unsuspicious of the rank of her customers, and so the parcel was duly dispatched to "Mrs. Christian, Buckingham Palace"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-15
FOE TO THE DROUGHT
PRAIRIE SETTLERS STRIVE TO WATER
 THE DRY LANDS.
farmers Are Making Extraordinary Eff forts to Adopt Home Irrigation-The Simple Means Employed-GreatN Need of Abundant water-Use of the Winds.
Especial Correspondence.l l


 ABILENE, Kan, July S.-Thc hot winds and dry weather which may be expected to aff1ict the prairie regions, particularly through western Kansas and Nebraska, during the coming three months will have n new foe to meet. The most striking fea- lures of agriculture in tho above section at present are tho we'll nigh universal turning toward individual effort ill preparing for drought and tho hundreds on hundreds uf private irrigation plants which have bC0n put in operation.
 By wind power, by ditchcs leading from the streams, by ponds of water held by dams which per up the rainfall in the Ia vines, by the mysterious 'unlcrflow" and in other ways are the people trying to solve the problem of permanent and certain crop production. Tho stato of Kansas is spend ing $50, 900 in test irrigation wells ard water surveys. Nebraska is experimenting extensively, and many counties arc doing their part in the general effort. Tho move ment is moro extensive than was ever dreamed of before and is certain to result in a decided influence on prairie agricul- ture. Farmers talk it on the streets, the country newspapers are filled with reports of work acc accomplished, and general cGu- cation in tho principles of successful land moistening is going on.
 Heretofore irrigation has been looked upon as thing for wealthy corporations to handle. bitches 10 to 30 miles long have been built across the level prairies at immense cost, then drifted full of sand. This spring settlers who had grown weary of waiting for a chance to purchase water rights set to work on small scale, most of them being isticd if arrangements | could be made to water four or five acres. The means employed are in many in stances unique and in somc amusing. The | jumbo" or "mugul' windmill is both. Built like q steamboat paddle wheel, 10 l feet in diameter and 12 feet long, it has a | dozen radial arms and is mounted on five | foot posts. A board fence, built tight, is
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-15

TALKING IRRIGATION ON THE STREET. erected covering the lower half of the crude contrivancc. Tho wind does the rest, pushing tirelcssly upon the exposed upper portion of the fans. At cost, including pumps of less than S100 plenty of water has been raised by one of these crude ma chimes to supply a five acre field
 Most frequently the plants arc located near the prairie streams, and the pumps are run by engines, the same that will fur nish power to thrashing machines after the crops arc gathered. So thick are these homemade plants on one stream that the millers below have demanded in court that the irrigationists cease operations In a small town near by are 80 windmills each pumping day and night to lift to the surface the underground waters On five acres properly irrigated the settler can sup port his family. and the present season will demonstrate whether enough water can be raised to the fields to accomplish this upon tho claims generally.
 The rich underflow the vast body of water which sweeps seaward beneath the surface, has been proved to be of great value in some places. At one point ill the Arkansas valley a ditch leading out of tho river and across the high ground was dur ing the dry spell in May without drop of water at its opening as indeed was the river. At the head, 5000 feet away, enough water flowed by to irrigate 200 1 acres of prairie land, and on this tract big crops arc being raised. Tho water comes 1 up from the bottom of the ditch Experi- ments made this spring by the national geological surveying corps show that in | western Kansas the underflow rises 200 | feet in wells 250 feet deep, showing an artesian quality to the supply which lacks but little of giving an open surface | ''spouter'' such as are found farther north The most encouraging feature of the ex- periments going on is that they are de- | pendent less on state and national aid in duced by petition than on downright hard work on the part of those to be benefited. When 50 to 100 plants are operated in each county, as is tho case in western Kansas at D resent, the system will be thoroughly l tested.
 "What is the greatest difficulty you havO | to contend with?" I asked an experienced | irrigator from Colorado who is superin- | tending Q central Kansas plant.
 "The soil. It is rich enough and needs l only water to make it produce well, but when the water is applied it seems to sink through to China instead of being held near. the surface by a sandstone substra- tum."
 l "Can irrigation succeed here?"
 "Perhaps but it must be followed diff ferently from the Colorado methods and must be made system instead of a con- stant experiment..
 This is what the Kansas farmers are striving for, and if they can accomplish it fewer white covered wagons will take dis couraged occupants "back to the wife's l folks, " and better clothes and a more per
 manent prosperity will come to the settlers
 who have braved so much to succeed. The
 present season means O great deal to west
 ern agriculture and will go far to deter mine whether the old time "American
 desert" shall indeed blossom as, the rose. ! c, NJ. LARGER
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-15
A Parisian Novelty.

A Parisian novelty for midsummer is the frock of white brilliantine, with vest. collar and cuffs of grass linen. The godet skirt ffas each gore defined by a line of grass linen insertion, which gives 1t novel touch. The waist has a short Eton jacket effect, with full vest of eyelet grass linen over white silk. The rather small revers are lined with white silk and edged with grass linen inser- tion. Brilliantine is used for the leg O mutton sleeve, which has three bands of the insertion arranged half an in ah apart as the cuff.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-15
CIRcuLAR, oploSo AND NApo1E 1EoN1c,

CIRCULAR, OBLOSG AND NAPO1EONfC. ing gracefully, so popular during the last few years, are also rapidly losing caste, because the circles are now al- most entirely being engraved for those better informed persons ill the fashion able world who appreciate good taste in all their belongings.
 One cause of the popularity of the new style die with people of means may be its price, which is more than double that of an ordinary die. There are al ways those who desire something higher priced and more exclusive than others can afford, and to that class the expen- sive little circlet appeals. The circlet ranges in size from the top of lead pencil to silver dime and has either one or two circular lines inclosing q petite cipher or monogram. The popular size measures about q quarter of an inch ill diameter and possesses a double cir cle one sixteenth of an inch ill width.
 With this newest decoration for note paper comes the possibility of blending in great variety the colors and bronzes or metallic colors The lines forming the initials of the cipher or monogram, Gtu(l tIiiSc OI lIlG CIIN4CFs ttIt embossed in one color of bronze, while the space between the circular lines, or ill the center or background under the initials, is filled with plain color Some of the blending shows color between the lines of circles with tho center plain, and vice vcrsa-the center colorcd, while the rim, lS it is called, is left plain. When u&Cd on paper of decided tint the center or the rim or both are left plain to allow the color of the paper to show.
 Occasionally crest ill miniature or q tiny bow of ribbon is added just above tho circles, and these are also blended in proper colors. The Ladies' Home Journal, authority for the foregoing, alsoA tells that these new markings for the note sheets of the girl of today are not confined entirely to circles, but lines arc drawn ill the form of an ellipse, with the initials hanging one from another down the center, some of the rims being punctmcd with small dots. The same arrangement of blend ing can be had as with the circles. A further innovation is the Napulconic wrCath-oval and round in shape, with or without knots of ribbon with flying ends.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-15
Sad,

She had rejected him. He rose to his feet. Tho tears were trickling down his cheeks.
 Hard hearted as she was, she could not help pitying him. There was some thing dreadful in seeing a man cry.
 "George, she said, II hope this re- jcction''-
 "Rejection!' ho cried angrily. Do you think that am crying because you refused to be my wife? No, but knelt so long at your feet that my trousers have lost all their creascs.
 And then another sob shook his frame as he departed from her sight. t.-Syra- cuSe Post.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-15
The Words at Parting.

"Ha! Hal
 The dying miscr chuckled.
 "It wasn for nothing built bur glar proof burial vault, for intend - He lerred rlaliciously at his d.s@p- pointed heirs.
 -"thut all my wealth shall be seal ed up there with me, inviolate till doomsday.'
 "Yes, yes''
 It was the nephew with prodigal son prociyities who spoke
 "We have always known, dear uncle, that you had money to burn.
 He was wont to say that the memory of this parting shot was more sweet tc him than the breaking of the eccentric niggard's will and tho combustion of his share of the estate by far.-New York World.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-15
A Berry Betty.

Ingredients: One pint bread crumbs, or dry bread moistened, one quart of berries, one-half pint sugar, teaspoon fuls of cinnamon, 1 tablespoons butter or suet. Arrange bread and berries in layers ill pudding dish, beginning and ending with the bread crumbs, seasoning each layer with the sugar and spice and spreading the butter over the top. Cover it till the berries are soft, then uncover to brown. If not juicy enough, a little water must be added. This recipe is es- pecially adapted to raspberries and blackberrieS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-15
The Quality of Tact.

Tact is not dishonesty, writes Frances E Lanigan in the Ladies Home Jour nal It does not mean the suppression of the truth nor the expression of an un- truth, but it does mean the withholding of gratuitous disagreements from argu- ments in which they are quite superflu- ous It also means the effort to induce an agreement kindly when possible, and if an agreement is impossible it demands q gracious acceptance of opposing views. Tact cannot be said to be synonymous with policy. Tact is always honest, and policy cannot invariably be said to have that distinguishing mark.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-15
To Prevent A Hydrophobia Epidemic.

To prevent further trouble by reason of the havoc played by tho mad dog in Seneca township, O., a few days ago, the town ship trustees ordered William Kellar, who lost 19 sheep by hydrophobia, to kill the remainder of his flock of 72 old sheep and S5 lambs. This caused loss of $500 tC Mr. Kcllar, and the county will have to stand it. The trustees also ordered that the carcasscs of the animals be burned, the ashes buried and the field plowGd in which they had been pasturcd.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-15
She Was Ahoxe a Bicycle.

The Boston girl drew herself up proudly, her glasses all a-tremble.
 II wouldn't stoop to ride bicycle " she said severely.
 But that style of riding being no longer in good form the agent explained that she didn't have to.-New York Re cOrder.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-15
LIGHT AND AIRY.
pnttinr Out the Light.

"Light of my life, " she whispered low As they lxISsrd again in tho hall Nor heard approaching the booted feet Of her parent grim and tull, "Light of my life, another kiss Just one before you go." But the booted figure, with angry hiss, Let fly as the youth bent low. Then followed the sound of n smothoret
 Eroan,
 fronzied scream and an angry shout And later form on the gravel prone Told how the light went out.
 Now York World.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-15
An Incentive.

"It looks to me as if they had been hurrying that public building little, /" said the man who only gets to Washing ton occasionally.
 "Oh, yes. They had to do it so as to get wall high enough to make shade to rest under. Washington Star
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-15

bullets and rustcd bayOnets, and on raro occasions a moldcring skull and other bones. From Gcrmanna ford to Spottsyl- vania Court House is ono long battlefield. All tho land is still Rglow with the TO- nance of the conflict, and owing to the poverty of tho soil which is for tho most part D reddish clay thickly sown with coarse iron gravel and white flint stones, nine tcnths of the country remains exactly as the armies left it.
 In tho minds of tho old residents every hill has its tragiGs story and ever hollow its case of rcnlarkablo escape OF recovery from dreadful wounds. In every secluded nook noted men died, nt every spring they point out where the wounded crawlcd by scores into tho stream in the agonics of thirst, in every thickct they find the sccno of some savage hand to hand encounter, and everywhere they point out how the tide of battle rbhrd and flowed and how all these slopes and holl0wS, now so peace ful were then the thratrr of wholesale, continuous and reciprocal murder. Every house is H museum. Every matron who was then al maiden has her own story of finding and aiding some wounded man, and many uf them love to tell how the sol dicr returned long years aftCrward and re- ncwrd in peace the acquaintance thus ,,uI,,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-15
HuckIeberry Pudding.

Beat eggs without separating, add a teacupful of sweet milk, 115 cupfuls of flour, teaspoonful of melted butter and beat vigorously. Stem. wash and dry on towel a pint of huckleberries, dust them with tablespoonfuls of flour, stir them into the pudding, add heaping teaspoonful of dry baking powder, turn into greased mold and steam an hour. Serve hot.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-15
Where He FOrebOre.

"Sometimes, John," said Brashkins' wife, II do get little discouraged and think you are rather hard to please. "
 "You don't say so!' was the aston ished rcjOinder.
 "Yes, but I must admit there is one thing you never found fault with. y
 "What is that?'
 1.-The way 1 look when I wear my last wears clothes. Washington Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-15
Hia Ruin.

Proverbs was largely the ruin of me-" said Mr. Everett Wrest.
 How" asked the sympathetic citi- zen.
 ''Take, for instance, that one about the race not bein to the swift. guess that there has made me lose more mon- ey on 40 to shots than would burn a wet dog. ''-Cincinnati Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-15
SCARS OF GRIM WAR.
MIR. BEADLE VISITS THE BELGIUM OF
 THE REBELLION.

From Germanna Ford to SpOttsylvania
 Virginia Gold NiininG-A General Air of
 Refinement Among the People.
 ISDrcial CorrcsDopdUnce.l
 BRoCK's CROSSING, Va, July Y.-Spott- sylvania and adjacent strips of Orange, Hanover, Louisa and Caroline counties constitute tho Belgium of North America, not indeed in fertility, as tho region as a whole is among he poorest in Virginia, and much less ~ density of population, for half tho area is still covered by tho na- two woods. Tho wild deer is still hunted over the'old battlcticlds; turkeys, foxes and opossums abound, and oven the pheasant, extinct in tho central northwest Is Occa- sionally brought down by skillful marks man. In these solemn woods 1 came upon moro than one creature which Is but a rcminisccnco of boyhood in the west, as, compared with tho Ohio valley, this is q wild and unsettled country. Tho quail and squirrel show that at this season they havc no fear of man, and even tho male rcdbird, shicst as well as most graceful of all that hide in our forests, allows the rambler to come near enough to get a snap shot with kodak.
 The Belgium of America.
 As Belgium was tho battlefield of Europe, so this region was tho disputed ground for two bleody years, and savo in tho immediate vicinity of Richmond none other can compare with 1t in battle rec ords. On an area not 10 miles either way, containing certainly not moro than 1,400 square miles, were fought six of tho blood jest battles of the civil war and scores of minor engagements On this area over S0, GOO men were shot down and 50, 900 men captured CT slightly wounded. Through all the central part of 1t one may walk today on continuous lines of old brcastworks; in tho dcnscst woods one comes suddenly upon rifle pits and old trees still bearing tho scars of conflict, and everywhere in the cleared lands the blow still turns up fragments of shot and shelf,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-15
A Good Imitation.

Dick-I played q great joke on a blind man q little while ago. You know they say that in compensation for ones loss of vision the remaining senses are abnormal ly acute?
 Bob-So I've always heard.
 Dick-Wcll, I handed him an article, and after feeling of it for 10 or l5 minutes ho had to give it up. He couldn't toll whether it was a collar just from the laun- dry or only q buzzSlw. Boston Tran script.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-15

A dance alphabet has been invented by Russian professor, who has devoted 62 years of his life to teaching dancing in the Russian Imperial college. His invention consists of minute figures which represent every conceivable position the human legs can assume.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-15
I'N.n nlNrnN.S hnnril
United We stand.

(Which do you love most your papa or your mamma:"
 Little Charlip--I lovc papa most.
 Charities Mothcr-Why, Charlie, l am surprised at you. Thought you loved mo most.
 Charliu-Cant help it, mamma. We men havo to hold together Times
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-15
Tire .: Setting
 Made Easy.
}. WEsr'S LATEST IMPROVED
 TIRE SETTERS.

Everyone who has carriage, a wagon, a cart, truck or any kind of light or heavy wagon, or any number of them iS invited to come and see the greatest inven- tion of the period. Exhibition free, charges for setting tires as low as anywhere. Tires set cold while yon wait. Can finish a full set of four heavy tires in about 20 minutes -or on a rush, one tire in five minutes It is simply wonderful. Old methods are very funny in comparison. No fire, no muss, no injury to wheel or paint. Tire is put on in every way better than by any other process. One can hardly believe it without seeiug it. l have the sole right for this section, and am ready to set tires for any and all manufacturers, repairers, business men. firms or individuals. No waiting, no imperfections in hot or cold weather. Old or new tires set to order All wheels handled are beautitied, i'm proved and strengthened by the process. Come and see the machine and read the many glowing testimonials.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-15
Care of OilclOth.

Oilcloth should be wet as seldom as possible and will keep clean and bright for long time if rubbed with flannel cloth and a little hnseed oil. When nec- essary to wash, use soft cloth and tep- i'd water to which milk has been added. A coat of coach varnish applied every spring will make it look like new and last much longer. It should be washed before varuishing and not stepped on till dry.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-15
MeNoeRAMs eoR STATIONERY.
rho Newest idea Is Petite. Monogram
 IncIosed In q Circle.

The circle die for note paper is the smartest idea of fashioh's devotees at present. Impressions of these dies@often improperly written dyes-are the dain- tiest imaginable and are Parisian in design and emblazonment, The old fash toned monogram, ungainly in sizg and often indistinguishable, is out of favor.
 The plain and fancy ciphers, with in itials following each other, yet entwin-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-15
Unreal.

D'Aubcr-How do you like my new painting, "The Breath of Early MornY' Do Tanque-It strikes mo you haven | got enough dark brown in it to be natural. Record.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-15
U-nO Remedies

For sale by Waterbury Drug Co.
 134 East Main Street. Riverside Pharmacy, 775 Bank St U-No Tonic. 25c; U-No Ointment, 25c; U-No v 1em LlSSaSsIliS. U.NI )...s5 U.No CoRn-Oure, ,!.1Ge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-15
Its Usual Use.

Country Dweller-How do you ever manage to get along in this little fiat without an attic to store away things in?
 City Dweller-Oh, Iguess you haven t seen our fire escape. e.-Somerville Jour nal.