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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-24
He Was After Joseph.

was over in the Pennsylvania depot the other day when train came in bear ing a young man who stood over 6 feet high and had arms as long as the piclkets on fence. He was making in- quiries about the ferryboats when he spied a loudly dressed young fellow not far away whom anybody would have picked out as travelling fakir. The giant from the country made three long steps and picked the fakir off his feet and slammed him down, and as he held him on the blanks he said:
 "Durn yer hide, but thought I'd run across ye ag'in some day. How S the tooth powder swindle? How's sell in a man sunthin that's split every durned tooth ill his mouth ill tryin to clean 'em? I'm goin to make cold corpse of ye in jest two minits!"
 But the police were on hand to haul him off and insist that he go his way The fakir had been roughly used and cou1dn't get his breath for several min utes. When the big depot had got through whirling around with him, I asked if he had been in the tooth pow der business, and he smiled in sickly way as he replied;
 II never was. He takes me for my twin brother Joe, who goes about sell ing that stuff. It takes the enamel off, but Joe keeps right on selling it. Hang that hayseed-he almost killed me!'
 And you also havea line?' asked.
 "Oh, yes. I sell sure cure for con- sumption for only 25 cents bottle and throw in a pair of eyeglasses worth half a dollar with each sale, but that fellow wasn't after me. It was the tooth pow der, and I must speak to Joseph and warn him of the error of his ways"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-24

 daughter, married the king of Sweden, and the two countries were united. Magnus, the son of this union, lost Swe- den, but retained Norway, and his son Hakon married the heiress to the Dan ish throne, and Norway and Denmark were united. In 1910 King Christian of Sweden died, and the Swedish diet made Marshal Bernadotte king. Berna- dotte united with other European pow srs to crush Napoleon, and ill 1914 Nor way was given him as his reward
 Since that time the two countries have been ruled by q Swedish king, but Norway has retained it's own flag and is largely independent of the king. It has its own storthing or legislature, and the king has no independent legislative powers except when the storthing is not in session. He may veto all bills, but if three successive legislatures pass the same bill his veto is overridden. Most matters of common interest are regulated by the same laws passed by both legisla- lures. The foreign affairs of Norway, however, are under the kings control exclusively, and this fact is the cause of much of the disaffection in Norway at present.
 Jacob Liv Rostad Sverdrup is the political leader in Norway today. AL though he is the opponent of King Os- car, the Swedish monarch has @ very high opinion of his statesmanship and fairness, and it is said that so long as he remains the leader of Norway there is still hope of preserving the union be- tween the two countries.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-24
His Dire RevenRe.

She was passing up Hastings street in the gloaming as he was coming down, and natural philosophy brought about meeting.
 Miss Johnsin, kin I spoke to yo'?" he queried as he halted.
 "Yes, sah,'' she replied. "Yo' kin spoke right yere if yo' dun want to say sumthin. '
 "I'd radder spoke to yo' in private "
 "Yo' can't do it! What yo' want to say?"
 Miss Johnsin," he said after fidget- ing about for a moment, "did you go to de patty wid dat nigger Swiper last night?"
 "Yes, sah. ''
 "An did he buy ice cream and can dy?'
 "Yes, sah ''
 "An took yo' to supper?"
 "An danced ebery dance wid yo'?'
 "Yes, sah. '' "An did yo' promise?"
 ''I did, an what yo' gwine to do bout it?'' 'What gwine to do bout it? What gwine to do? I'ze gwine to get re- venge! I'ze gwine to make it so drefful bad fur yo' dat yo'll wish yo'd nebber bin bo'nu'
 "Hu! How yo' gwine to do dat? Gwine to slash me wid a razor?''
 "No, ma am! I'ze gwine to do wuss n dat I'ze gwine right up an git married to yo'r mudder, an afore night I'll be yo'r stepfather an make de face of dis airth so hot fur yo' dat yo' will be call in upon de Lawd fur mercy! Good even- in, Miss Johnsin, I'll. see you later v'- M. Quad ill Detroit Free Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-24
HOW TO GET RID OF RODENTS.
The Old Bell Trick Is Declared to Be the
 Most Efflcacious.

The Old Bell Trick Is Declared to Be the
 Most Eflcacious.
 A gentleman who has experimented and insists that he knows what he is talking about says that it is possible entirely to clear premises of rats by a simple device.
 One must have & trap that will catch a live rat. It is a good plan to chloro- form the creature, as then there is no danger of getting bitten, and the bite of rat is sometimes Q very troublesome thing.
 Then tiny, tinkling bell is fastened around the rats neck by fine, strong chain or a wire, with the ends securely twisted, so that the rat may neither slip the collar off nor be caught ill any place that it may attempt to crawl through.
 Ill few minutes it will recover from the effects of the chlorofOrm, when 1t should be turned loose in the cellar, or whatever building ono chooses to clear of these troublesome tenants
 The noise of the bell frightens 1t, and it rushes instinctively toward it's con- tades, and they in turn become frighten ed, and panic takes possession of the entire colony This is certainly a good way to banish rats.
 It is suggested that similar experi- fffent be tried on the ground mole. These creatures are said to be extremely sensi- tive to noise, and the tinkling of a little bell through underground ways might be the means of driving them ont of the neighborhood.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-24

OhNAMEN AL AND tuce or parsley, makes pretty garnish for a dish of fish, and slices of the fruit and sprigs of the foliage may be placed here and there upon the fish. Lemon sauces are delightful with many kinds of fish.
 Slices of lemon can also be arranged with good effect upon salads, omelets, baked ham, etc. their pretty color con- trasting nicely with the rich hues of such edibles, and they are decidedly ornamental when placed beneath cro- quettes. Very thin slices served with a tender, juicy steak are showy and great ly improve the flavor.
 A cup of iced tea may be greatly i'm proved by the addition of slice of lem on, and so may a cup of coffee when cream is not used.
 In warm weather nothing is more re- freshing than glass of cold lemonade. This drink may be varied ill several ways For instance, it may be dashed with port or sherry wine, and when thus prepared it may be offered in tall glass of cracked ice. with several rye straws to sip it through. A couple of strawberries, raspberries or blackber- ries or slice or two of orange or pine apple placed ill each glass will add to both the flavor and the beauty of the drink. Lemonade may be given a "bead'' by placing little white of egg in the glass and shaking vigorously with tin shaker fitted over the top.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-24
Miss Burta Grace Boyd.

The Eastport (Me Sentinel notes, as an honored visitor to that place, @ young lady of brave fame--Miss Burta Grace Boyd, known as the Grace Darling of the St. Croix, who has charge of the Ledge light, located about six miles be. low St. Stephen, and who won her worthy title 12 years ago by saving, alone and unaided, two young sailors from certain death, deed of bravery recognized by the Dominion govern ment, which presented her with hand some, we'll equipped lifeboat and beau tiful gold watch. Miss Boyd is the daughter of Captain John Boyd, for years keeper of the light. Since his death Miss Boyd has faithfully perform ed the keepers duties. She is described as petite body, whom one would never credit with sufficient physical prowess for the deeds she has done, but the great things are achieved by the great spirit so often found in small frames.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-24
oKETCHES BY M.QUAD
He scented : Cafarnitv.

stMy dear thir," began the young man as he let go of lamppost on lief ferson avenue and zigzagged out in front of a passing policeman; "my dear thir, do you observe my condition?"
 "You have been drinking too much, !" replied the officer.
 "Yeth, too, too much. Wouldth you notice it hin my gaitf''
 "Most certainly. :"
 ''And when I speakth to you does my speech betray mel"
 ''Yes, it's plain that you are tight D
 "Thay, officer, :" continued the young man, tits not regular drunk, ith it?"
 "No-only tight"
 "I can geth gait on me?"
 "Oh, yes. "
 "And can thee?"
 "Yes. "
 "And my talk ith pretty near all right?'' &
 "Yes, it is. Are you on your way home?"
 "Yeth. Thee me walthi Ith that a good huff walth to get home on?''
 1T should think so. Got your door key?"
 Here it ith-thee? Put it in the door and turu it-tho. Have got my hat on?"
 "Yes "
 "Clothes on all righth?''
 "Yes.''
 "Nothing wrong except too, too much condition?''
 "That's all. Now, then, get brace on yourself and make a start. "
 "I will. Officer, observe me. I brace, start. My legs wobble, and thee two shidewal1s. But thath all thebetter for me. Get home twith as fatht with two shidewalks. Good night, officer. Not a regular drunk, but jess too, too much inebriated condition. Two shidewalks. Zhat foot on one shidewalk-zhis foot on t'other. Sho long.
 The officer saluted in return and had got 80 feet away when the young man lurched over the fence and hung on to it, while he called through the dark ness:
 "Shay, officer Two shidewalks aw- ful nice thing for me, but shuppose ] find two houses when I get home-two houses-two o doors-two keyholes Shay, find noth 'er young man in inebriated condition and shend him along to take other house, won't you?"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-24
The Kings Daughters.

The well known organization of Kings Daughters has some energetic and earnest coworkers among the col ored women of New Orleans, who have already established six different circles, two of which are enrolled at the head quarters in this city and three ill New Orleans. Nine years ago the benevolent purpose of the work of the Kings Daughters was presented and made plain to the African American women of New Orleans by the pastor of col ored church, who organized the circle called the Olive Branch, and they have responded generously to the good cause, with much charity and kindly deeds to improve the condition of their race. Nearly all of the members are either domestics or burdened with families who are more or less dependent on them for support, yet they give bountifully of ife's necessities in food and clothing and are ever ready with sympathy and cheering words. Charity" is their ob- ject, and Faith in God" their motto. From this other circles were formed, and the prospect of growth ill their work in very promising. The idea of an or ganization of any sort carries with it a certain excitement which is especially stimulating to the natural sympathy and desire to help each other which is characteristic of the colored women, and they follow their leader and enter into the spirit of the undertaking with great enthusiasm.
 One circle of 21 members makes be- A B. one month, carrying groceries and lit- tie money wherever they are most need- ed. The Golden Rule circle gives espe- cial attention to the needy poor who are old and decrepit. The Women's Benev- olent association, formed in New Or leans over 50 years ago, is still flourish ing, with branch organization of young women, and besides there are many benevolent societies composed o1 ka@-4s ~-1. ss ge2- e T s-f@ si z &.a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-24
How to Shoot Con the Wing"

It is not difficult to shoot bird Ion the wing with little sensible prac- tice Every human limb is subordinated to the eye. It therefore follows that if while looking at Q bird you can me- chanically bring the barrel of your gun up exactly in line with your eye, pull ing the trigger the instant the firearm reaches that point, the bird will be hit. Consequently the main essential in wing shooting is accuracy and rapidity in elevating your gun to your shoulder while you gaze at q certain object. This can be practiced just as well with an empty gun as with loaded one, and Q few weeks exercise will make you more than a passable marksman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-24
The Corrected Woman.

The monster woman's demonstration in London, which, although carried out ill behalf of temperance reform, enlisted the sympathies and cooperation of wo- men ill all walks of life and with the most unlike views, calls attention to the gradual change which is coming over the woman agitation.
 Most, if not all, of the hysterical and theatric elements which disfigured the movement and subjected it to inevitable ridicule have disappeared. The more sagacious and temperate women have had time to get to the front, and the clamOrous women who could not help imparting a termagant air to all they said and did are being displaced. We hear less about the elimination of man from the plan of the universe and are not wrought to wonder at the piercing desire of undevelOped damsels to live for themselves alone.
 Woman, having discovered herself en masse and with some violence, is now proceeding to correct herself with finer reticence and, let us say, with hap pier sense of the relativity of things. Miss Maud Banks is no longer invited to writhe publicly under "the burden of creation" for man. Mrs. Kirk's warcry of "wuman for woman" does not wash, and Eliza Burt Gamble's S discovery that mans organization is sufficient to ac- count for all the evil in the world is scheduled along with the maidstone and the elixir of life. Even Miss Willard $ patent for lifting the sex out of mere scxhood into womanhood" is curiously associated with the latest flying ma chine.
 Some recognition is now due of the profound faith of man that woman sooner or later would settle down to the great work she had in hand and do il with her heart and her conscience and not with her tongue. He never wavere6 i'll his belief in her even while she flung Sarah Grand at him. He always said ''Some day Mrs Lillie Devereux Blake will pass away. Then women will stol talking and go to work. When that day arrives, look out, boys !"-New Yorl World
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-24


 ponents, and made the chief argument against him before the general assembly of the Presbyterian church His argu- ment had to do with the pathological and historical phases of the celebrated case, and because of it's strong logic, marked erudition and thorough scholar ship attracted wide attention and made its author famous in church circles.
 Over two years have passed since Dr. Briggs was declared guilty of heresy and suspended from the office of minister of the Presbyterian church until he should repent of his offenses, and since Union seminary of New York was con- delnned for retaining Dr. Briggs as a professor, but the Briggs partisans have not forgotten the man who was so in strumental ill procuring Dr. Briggs conviction. Many of Dr. Lampe's elders and congregation ill Christ's Presbyte- rian church, New York, have been imbit- tered against him because of his part ill the trial, and there has been such fric- tion, it is said, that Dr. Lampe has felt that it would be wise for him to change his field of labor.
 Christ church was originally inis- sion branch of the Brick Presbyterian church on Fifth avenue, but became Christ church in 1888. The Brick Pres byterian church was a stronghold of Briggsism during the famous contro- versy, and its pastors were active in the accused professors behalf. Dr. Lampe has been pastor of Christ church for nearly 20 years. He was born in north Germany and came to America in 1858 when a mere boy. He was graduated from Knox college, Galesburg, Ills, in 1864, and from Union seminary in 1867. Omaha Theological seminary was founded three years ago, and the last general assembly advocated raising for it an endowment fund of S10O,O00. It is not particularly strong at present. but has a very promising future.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-24
MARIE LOUISE EVANS.

their rescue. She brought one of the party, woman, to shore, then returned at once to the spot where the others, Q man and girl, were struggling in the water, and actually succeeded in keep thrown from the pier.
 By means of the rope the man was got ashore, but the girl had very mar row escape. She was sinking for the third time when Miss Evans dived after her and brought her to the surface. It is difficult to speak in ordinary terms of praise of such a gallant feat as this "a feat which very few women, and not great many men, could possibly accomplish. Miss Evans must possess, ill addition to singular courage and strength, natatory powers of no common order, Her example should impress upon all mothers the absolute necessity of having their children, girls as we'll as boys, taught to swim at the earliest age. There is, in fact, no reason why a healthy child should not learn to sup port itself in the water almost as soon as it can walk.
 Scarcely a day passes during the sum- mer months without report of fatai- ties on the sea or river, while in more than half the cases the power to swim only few strokes would have caused the saving of valuable life. Miss Evans was born at Hampstead ill 1874 and educated at Oriel college Belfast, under the able supervision of Mrs. Miles. She was taught to swim at Ban gor, County Down, by her father, Dr. Evans late of the Indian medical serv- ice, who has every reason to be proud of his pupil Lady Pictorial.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-24
The Club Movement.

Mrs. Lillian 0. Streeter gives some in- teresting statistics of the growth of the women's club movement after the or ganization of the general federation. eve know" says Mrs. Streeter in the Boston Herald, "of only four clubs or ganized prior to 1870. Between 1870 and 1880 we have record of 39 more, the centennial year giving birth among others to the famous Chicago Woman's club, whose record is in many respects the most remarkable of all Between 1880 and 1890 only 140 clubs were or- ganized, while during the five years which have elapsed since 1890, the year in which the general federation was organized, more than 250 clubs have come into being and joined the fedora jon, while many more are still waiting to be allied to it."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-24
Looking Up Testimony.

"Well, what kind of breakfast did you have?'' inquired a slightly shabby looking individual, taking a seat in front of the hotel and addressing com mercial traveller.
 "Worst layout ever struck on my whole route. Horrible spread to dish up to a hungry man.
 'The steaks would have half soled pair of kip boots?''
 "You bet! Why, the coffee was so transparent could see samples of the cooks hair curled up in the bottom of the cup.'
 "And you couldn't tell the difference between the butter and the sweet oil?"
 "No, and the bread was the worst case of sour mash ever saw in my life.
 "And the baked potatoes were just warmed through and as solid as dor nick?''
 "Yes, and they tried to palm off three different dishes of yesterday s cold soup for new species of hash. "
 And the roast looked like piece of eharcoal?"
 "Bet your lifel And the batter cakes were nothing less than raw dough.
 AnQ the Wa1JeiS were Sttucy auu AA- different?''
 "Yes; one of 'em picked up chair and offered to hit me with it if called for any more iced tea. I'd like to see the landlord of this ranch. I'd just like to see him as curiosity. He must bc the ornriest cuss ill 14 states.
 "Well, I've been thinking some of re- juvenating this establishment for quite awhile, and, being the landlord, I'm taking quiet stroll in and out among the guests getting their views. I always like to strike live, radical kicker, like yourself, because then get ill all the important testimony for the prose, Ut.on and know just where to begin with my reconstruction. Just stop here on your way back, and you'll find different ar. rangements ';-Texas Siftings
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-24
Miss Adelaide Hasse,

Miss Adelaide HaSse, who has just been selected by the secretary of agri culture for the position of chief of the department of government documents and files, is an interesting example of the thew woman." For six years she was in charge of the Los Angeles public library, and for the last five years she has been librarian i'll the San Francisco library. Miss Hasse's qualifications for her new position are said to be excellent Ones Her appointment was made solely because of her merit and the marked ability she has shown in similar lines of work, of which she has always made a speciality, Her requests to the govern ment for it's publications resulted in giv- ing the San Francisco library one of the most complete collections in the coun- try, and a scheme of classification of them devised by her won her a medal at the Worlds fair and it's adoption has been decided upon in the government bureau.
 Another of her achievements was i'm dexing the publications of the agricul- tpral department, which so pleased the secretary that he notified her that it would be published by the department, and she was well paid for the work. In fact, this production showed her value so strongly that it was the direct means of securing her present appointment. She has published number of special arti- cles on agricultural subjects, a series on new forage plants winning her wide spread commendation, and she is now engaged on a second series.
 Miss Hasse is from Wisconsin, and her father is Dr. Hasse of the Soldiers home at Santa Monica. She is not 8 college woman, but graduated from the Milwaukee high school She is just as much interested in athletic matters as in the latest public documents on silos or ramie culture. Her particular phys ical exercise has been fencing, and al this beautiful art she is an expert She is also an expert cyclist. st.-Philadelp Ledger.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-24
WOMAN'S WORLD.
A YOUNG ENGLISH WOMAN WHOSE
 NERVE SAVED TWO LIVES.

ters-The Sunbonnet Vote In New Zea-
 land-HousekeepinG In summer-NIiSS
 Adelaide HHsse-They Collected Fares.
 It is not often that one Lu3 to record an act of hcroism equal to that of Miss Marie Louise Evans of Hythe. near Southampton, who succeeded the other day ill rescuing three people from drown ing by combination of brilliant cour- age and skill. On the afternoon of Whit sunday she was walking on the pier with a friend, when a boat containing three persons capsized just off the shore. Miss Evans, who is an accomplished swimmer, ran down the pier steps and gprang immediately into the water to
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-24
Berry Shoftcake.

Into a quart of four mix by three or four successive siftings 3 teaspoonfuls of baking powder, q teaspoonful of salt, 8 teaspoonfuls of sugar. Rub in table spoonfuls of butter and mix with sweet milk or water to dough as stiff as can be mixed with a spoon, but not stiff enough to roll. Line two trns with but tered paper, put in the dough and bake in a quick oven. Butter both cakes, and on the lower place a thick layer of whatever berries are in season well sprinkled with sugar. Cover with the other cake, dust the top with sugar and serve with cream or spice sauce.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-24

s W e q en, they have little else in 70 in Tn on, and
 just now Norway seems a trife restive under tEe Swedish yok e.
 About 576 years ago Norway was an independent kingdom an d was ruled by its monarch, King Hakon. He died in 1919, and his
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-24
A Novel Idea.

A novel idea for those who have win dows overlooking dead walls comes from Paris. It is to construct lattice across the window, paint it ivory white and train vines from window boxes so as to cover it. The sweet potato is a quick grower and requires little atten- ti0n
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-24
Enough.

''Do you think, young man, that you can give my daughter all she asks for?'' questioned papa grimly.
 "I-aw-think so, sir,' murmured the lover bashfully. "She says she wants only me. ''-Tit- Bits,