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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-01


 SIR ROBERT HART. of China. Sir Robert was born at Portadown. Ireland. in 1885, and was graduated from the Queens college. Belfast, in 1853. He went to China n year later as student interpreter ill the British consular serv- ice in China and was secretary for the allied commission for the government of Canton in 1858.
 A year later he joined the Chinese customs service and soon rose to the highest office in the service under the Tsung- li- Yamen. He built mp the coast light service from three to four lights to over 70 in 20 years and has vastly i'm proved the collection of customs and i'm pressed the outside world with the great resources of the Chinese government. He was president of the Chinese com mission to tho international exPositions at Vienna in 1873, at Philadelphia in 1876 and at Paris in 1878.
 During his long service in China he has received almost as many buttons, feathers, plunes and jackets as Ii Hung Chang and seems to be much more sue cessful in retaining them than the fa. nous Chinese statesman, who is now ill eclipse. In 1864 he was elevated to the civil rank of tho Third Class. in 1869 he was raised to the Second Glass, in 1881 he was favored with the Red But ton of tho First Class, and four years later was invested with the Order of the Double Dragon and the Peacock Feath- CT. In 1889 the Chinese government went still further and honored him as no other foreigner had ever been honor ed before, it is said. He was ~.vored with the Ancestral Rank of the First Order of the First Glass for three gen eIations Belgium, Sweden. Norway. Austria, France, Portugal, England and other countries have also decorated him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-01

MISS ELEANOR CALHOUN iN "ANDROMAQJE |" among others in Diplomacy" Sho also enacted the role of Hester Prynnc in The Scarlet Letter" as dra,uatized hy stephen Colcridcc and Norman Forbes. From Lon don sho went to Paris 10 study Frcnch art, appearing with the great French ac- tor, M. Coquclin. She had the honor of being the first English speaking aCtrrSs to play in French at the OdeOn, the national thCatCr. During her four years stay in Paris she appeared in many characters, two being Katherine in The Tanning of tho Shrcw," and Hcrminnc in Racine $ "Androma0uc" She filled a short cn- gagcmcnt in London with Mir Willard. appearing as Na>htt in Judah Her lat est essay was aS Ruth in a new play called slaves of the Ring"
 Tall and graceful, with starry eyes full of fire and intelligence and dark hair curl ing round her forehead in boyiSh fashion, Miss Calhoun is striking and Pictur- esque flguyo both on and oiT tho stage
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-01
me Good Roads Fairy.

The subject of good roads has not yet appealed to the farmers of Missouri. save in m abstract, ideal way. They want good roads and could appreciate them. but they are as yet unwilling to pay out money to get them. They seem possessed of the idea that some day q fairy will come along from somewhere. wave its wand over the muddy and dis reputable highways of Missouri. and in the twinkling of an eye tho roads will be transformed into turnpikes, withou money and without price. But, alas the days of Grimm and Hans Andersen are gone forever. and the only fairies known today are those good angels who go down in their pockets and spread al- mighty dollars along the highways. and there will be no good roads in Missouri or elsewhere until the farmers and peo- pie generally sprout their own wings and wave their pocketbooks in front of the county treasury. -St Louis Repub. 1a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-01
I'm 9cutnrrats
o. and II. T. MALoNEY. Pus11sHEas.

TIE Hartford Times. the acknowledged head of the state press, accepts Mir Halls bill to repeal the woman suffrage law as an A. P. A. measure, and goes on to say that the giving of the ballot to women in school matters involves broad principles of right and justice. and the legislature of Connecticut. having recognized this in the passage of the existing law. is not likely to reverse its action because of partisan dissatisfaction in a single city or town.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-01

THE national board of trade. which held its twenty-fitth annual session in Washington this week. unanimously en- dorsed President Cleveland'S plan for the relief of the treasury. which is embodied in the financial bill now before the house. This action is regarded as signi6- cant. If the national board of trade, which, like congress. is composed of men of different political beliefs and from different secti ons of the country. can unanimously agree. why cannot congress do the same? Congress is being deluged with similar endorsements telegrsphed by organizations of business men in all sec tions
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-01
The Plumbers Convention

Is to be held in this city next Wednesday. Let us give them hearty welcome and try and make them forget the abuse which Is heaped upon them by unfeeling people. They deserve your support, fer there are no more deserving business men in any
 community The object of the convention
 is to impress upon the people of Waterbury
 that in The plumbing business are men of
 the highest Intellectual standing and abil- ity and standing in their respective cities, and not th, men usually pictured with
 long 5ill. The principal object, however, is to enact or make sanitary laws that will give our city healthier and better plumb ing system, so that men who engage m the business must do good work and protect
 our homes from the oisonons gases which are sure to arise where work Is not done properly, and the undersigned writers right here say that there Is room for improve ment i'm our city; and also, that being practical mechanics we feel confident that 1 if you entrust us with your plumbing work
 we can do 1t In . manner which will en-
 sure safety from those gases. We are | just starting on our fourth year and have yet to learn of any unsatisfactory work. Thanking you for past favors and hoping l for continuance of the same, we remain Yours respectfully,
 ASHTON & GARRITY. r.,w-wo~w oYa-A
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-01
He Was Very Sensitive.

A man born and brought up in Hi. nois, and who had never travelled on any but dirt roads, spent a month in the east not long since, and while there did some driving on macadam road of the first class. He did not like that kind of a road. he said. It was too solid and too noisy. y.-Exchange
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-01
Hal Pointer and ua, billiard.

Hal Pointer, 2:o4}3, has had a lang rest and k now taking his preparatory work for tho coming campaign. The iron sided GCldinG has wun hunOrS enough if he never faces the starter again, and 1t Is rcasona- blc to suppose that he will stand training all right. His rClativC, Hal billiard, 2:O4a4 is, as Owner Parsons rcmarkS. "A very suspicious parsonage for the free for alls of le95," This pacing stallion has n world of speed, and notwithstanding that he has bcCn used very extensively in tho stud he has put in big lot of heats in 2:l0 or bet ter, won majority of his races and i, still looking for more worlds to conquer.
 The Peruvian Rebellion.
 LIMA, Peru. Feb. 1.-The insurSent: have seized AreQuira
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-01
Two Men Fatally Injured.

JERSEY CITY, Feb. 1.-George NJ. Grant of Summit. x. J.. president of the Wood stock Lumber company, and his son, Will liam A. Grant, were perhaps fatally in- jured while crossing the tracks of tho Pennsylvania railroad on their way to the danof
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-01
WARD M'ALLISTER DEAD
The Leader of the Four Hun.
 dred Succumbs to Grip.
HIS MOST INTERESTING CAREER.

Those PrinceIy Picnics at Newport and the
 Publication of His Hook, ''Society as I
 Have Found It," Established His Repu-
 tatiOn and Made His Fame National.
 NEW YORK. Feb l-Wnrd McAllister, New York foremost society director and organizer of the Tour Hundred. died at his home, l6 West Thirty sixth street. At his bedside were Mrs. McAllister and their son and daughter and Mir McAllis- ter's brother, Rev. Dr. Marion McAllister of Elizabeth. \. J.
 Mir McAllister suffered very little pain during his illness, and his death was peaceful Thursday of last week he was attacked by the grip while spending the afternoon at the Union club, He com plained to several friends that his condl- tion was far from normal, and on reach ing home he asked that Dr. Walker. his family physician, be called.
 Dr. Walker ordered him to take to his bed. He oheyed. and he never left his bed again. Just before he died he reached out his hands toward his brother and spoke to him few words. Then his head fell back upon the pillow, and he breathed his last
 For moro than year Mir. McAllister had been afflicted with a chronic ailment, wnlch IS supposed 10 nave haSteneu ms death He made a trip abroad for the bet termcnt of his health and consulted some of the leading physicians and specialists of Europe.
 Surprise was manifested by the mem- bcrs of the Union club when informed of his death at its suddenness. None of them had heard of the seriousness Of his sickness.
 EIia IBriIa In Aucaaf0Hn
 Samuel Ward McAllistcr was born just 6i years ago in Savannah. He prided himself upon his southern birth, the length of his ancestry and of his social success. His ancestors were great leaders
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-01

conti d rc.
 verses and tho fact that three great Japanese armies are now threatening Pc king, her credit abroad remains unimpaired. This confidence in the ability of China to fulfill her obi gations is due tc the energy and ability of an Irishman, Sir Robert Hart, K. C. M. c. who fol over 80 years has been inspector general of the i'm. perial maritime customs service
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-01
Lowest Prices in the city

No doubt y 'u are tired of pi k rnS up this paper and reading the ~am.c old pr,ce list. but to tel the ruth it takes all of the propriet..rs time to do his tuying and keep watch of the market. For only in that way woulI We b able to give You such low prices. aud will cou- ,inue 10 until there is no help for ..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-01
cHINA's CREDIT STILL GooL
everyone.

This Is Due to the Effort of Sir E, Hart, an Irishman.
 In tho war with Japan China has r, | beaten at every point. but despite lN.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-01
The Peruvian Rebellion.
Weather Forecast.

Fair; warmer; winds becoming south 0rly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-01

We are reta Ing prime eat. p'rk, lamb, veal, poultry, etc, at he
The Newtown bee., 1895-10-18
PERSONAL CHAT.


Mr. and Mrs C. Fl. Sanford and Miss
Susie from Bridgeport spent last week
in this village.
Mrs L. S. Weeks and sons from b .idge-
port spent Sunday with S. r. Weeks
Mrs G. A. J. Queckberner left, last
week. for her home in New York taking
in the Danbury fair on the way.
Miss Bessie Randall was made glad on
her l4th birthday, October 6, with .
handsome gold watch and chain We
congratulate Miss Bessie.
Mrs George Livingston aud son. Louis
were out Of town part Of last week.
Mrs Oliver Sullivan from Washington
was the guest, last week, Of Mrs George
Bennett.
Rev G. Henry Smith married couple
who came here from New Milford for
that purpose, recently.
Mrs Nancy Hatch is improving her
place in the village by painting, re-
building and extending veranda., build
ing cIstern and other changes.
Messrs Dwight and CLARK Wheeler
from bridgeport were guests n town,
laet week.
The Newtown bee., 1895-10-18

Taking solid comfort talking about the good values
they have been getting store. and it's WONDER all
our customers to feel just that way We don't need
to say anything about that Try and you will
perience the pleasure yourself but do want say
little word about $40 all wool overcoats Everybody
pleased with them that them. Of have
overcoats cheaper and also higher priced but for just this
week want to blow little about that $40 coat. It's
ataker and mistake and $40 put into of them is
money well invested New Suits have been coming in that
Beauties and lots of pretty gents furnishings Re-
member you well dressed your outfit was selected
from stock land rrieeswel you know reputa
ton is guarantee that they right Call and see u.s.
Always pleased to show you our goods.
The Newtown bee., 1895-10-18

In this class we would like to call attention
to the fine exhibit of carriages by Hall & God
frey, F. W. Potter, agent; pianos, organs and
sewing machines by N. W. Hine; monuments
by Charles ]. Hughes; cream separators by
ID. r. Loverin and e. l.. Goodsell; bundle
wood by Henry Bass sit; also Indian blanket
and decorated over 100 years old. exhibited
by Mrs e. A. Beers.
The Newtown bee., 1895-10-18
In Litchfeld County.
BRIDGEwATER.

ACTIVITY IN THE LOCAL TOBACCO MAR
KET.
j. B. Pitcher, the well known tobacco
buyer and cigar manufacturer, has
picked up quite a number of crops of the
80 packing and viii buy more. He has
secured the crop of c. C. Shannon OF
Brookfield, John Greer's '93 crop, Reu-
ben Warmers 80, James Shannon's 90,
G. w. Morrisey's 80. Messrs Mallett a
Evetts have been busy moving his barn
and converting it into a tobacco ware
house. The Improvement viii be
marked.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-14

As she recalled the past, and tried to penetrate the future, smile of supreme satisfaction passed over her honest face as she remembered that her life's work would be perpetuated.
 The room in which she sat contained hundreds of volumes of records; and, turning to her daughter, she said, -
 My daughter, this room, as you well know, contains the records of my life's work, in which for many years you have so diligently assisted me.
 By earnest application you have com- passed my methods; and it is a happi- ness to think that when I leave, the glorious work will, through you, go on.
 "The mission is noble one. Do as have done: never permit woman's ap- peal togo unheeded.
 These records tell of every case ever submitted to me; and it is my wish that the facts they contain shall in time prove a much-needed education to the women of the world"
 Thus did Lydia E. Pinkham hand over to her daughter, Mrs. Charles H. Pink ham, what may be termed the salvation of her sex; and that wonderful remedy, Lydia E. Plnkhdm's Vegetable Com pound, which all druggists consider at standard as four, goes on redeeming hundreds of women from the fearful consequences of female diseases.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-14
The Small Belonrinr. of Drsss.

For wear with untrimmed bodices there are shown large, faring collars and cuffs of dead white embroidery trimmed with butter colored valen- ciennes lace These are pretty, and as they stand laundering well really give, in wear, their moneys worth.
 A belt and collar of gold braid caught with cut jet hooks and eyes are in vogue and may be worn with any dark colored or all white bodice. The collar is form ed of gold braid a little over an inch wide, while the belt is inches wide and the clasps are selected to suit the width of each. Belts may be of silk, ribbon or leather. Seal or snake skin belts with silver buckles are liked for outing or travelling wear, and very often have bags to match put upon them, but for an elaborate waist a leather belt is not considered in good taste.
 The regular belting can be gotten in any color and is most effective when it's clasp is small gold buckle elaborately carved, Young girls fancy silver buc. kles, upon which are engraved their monograms, but these can scarcely be spoken of as new, though they are pop. talar. Ladies Home Journal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-14
The "Ad." Which Never Came.

He was tall, gaunt and seedy, and he had a sore eye and carried his right hand envelOped i'll a bandanna which had evidently travelled afar. He walked up to man who was standing at one of the windows in the poStoffice corridor, and, extending piece of wrapping pa per and the stub of a pencil, he com manded:
 Write me a personal to be inserted ill the papers. You see my right hand is useless.
 "I'll oblige you, certainly" replied the other What will you have?'
 "Write it thusly: Will the lady who had on sealskin ulster and diamond earrings. and whose front teeth were filled with gold -
 ''I've got it. ''
 -" 'and who is doubtless way up in G-and who stood for moment on the corner of Fifth avenue and Fourteenth street three weeks ago Tuesday ''-
 II have it down =
 -'' and who was smiled at by gent, evidently the victim of adverse circum stances, and who seemed to regard him with favorable consideration "-
 "I'm waiting" -" please send her address to "Crushed, But Not Conquered, city postoffice. " She can write i'll confidence. Object, mutual advancement and pos sibly matrimony.
 Exactly. Here it is. Is that all?" "That's all, thanks. "And do you think it will work?"
 "It's got to- I've staked my all on the throw, and desperation always brings success. If you could advance me a dol lar to buy bouquet of roses to hold in my left hand at our first meeting, I | think"-
 But the other had gone, and the soft breezes crept in at the open doors and r gently climbed up the long thin body of the unconquered until they reached his ear and soothingly whispered, "Next. |" Texas Siftings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-14
A Happy Appointment.

Miss Janey Coard of the editorial staff of the Pittsburg Press, very brilliant and attractive writer, has been appoint ed chairman for the International League of Press Clubs during the worlds wo- man S congresses at the Atlanta exposi tion. She is making arrangements for the women who are to speak at these congresses in November and expects to have among the star attractions such we'll known writers as Mrs. Eliza Arch ard Conner, Kate Field and Helen Gardi- ner. Miss Coard's appointment is an admirable one. She holds high rank in the literary world and is popular with those engaged in such pursuits. She will make a splendid lieutenant to Mrs. Loulie M. Gordon, the executive of the committee on congresses at Atlanta - New York Mail and Express.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-14
How to Economize In Lamps.

Save much trouble and get moro light out of lamps by taking care of lamp wicIs. The first object to be attained toward getting well lighted lamp is to get free flow of oil The wick should be held by the fire and thorough ly dried before using, By this means it will quickly absorb the oil, and the flow is not impedcl. Another way is to soak the wick in vinegar and then dry it thoroughly. This prevents smoking Oil will not flow through dirty wick, and without good flow there is little light. Foul wicks should be washed or boiled in soft water and soap, then rinscd and well dried. The reservoir of the lamp should always be kept filled. If the oil is low, the flow is imperfect, and the wick becomes chalred. The lamp will then give poor light and emit disagreeablo smell. A little at tention to lamp wicks ill the first in- stance will save a great deal of trouble and inconvenience.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-14

treaty" tribe who were banded under Chief Joseph i'll 1877. These savages were then located i'll Wallowa county, and tho War Was brought about by their refusal to remove to the reservation. The Indians now on the reservation were settled there ill 1855, and have long been regarded by their white ac- quaintances as among the most progress i've of all the abOrigines. They are not ''blanket Indians, " nor do they live in lodges or wigWalns, but in houses. Their dress is the same as that of the whites, and they cut their hair. In a small way, too, they have engaged ill agriculture, they raise many horses and cattle and possess much valuable property, some of their leading men being very rich as Indians go-that is, worth from $15 900 to $100, 900 each. Web Testamen, for instance, d prosperous Neg Perce of the Clearwater valley, has more cattle than any white ranchman i'll that part of Ida ho, and an Indian named Luke is noted for pOi'CSsing cattle of finer breeding than are to be found elsewhere ill the far west. These men and others like them have been at the head of the on- position t" the opening of the reserya- ton. Under old conditions their cattle enjoyed free range. which will not be the case under the coming regime.
 In the beginning the reservation was of considerably greater extent than it now k. At present it is about 70 miles in length by 30 or 40 miles wide. It contains 724, ,3OS acres and supports 2,0O0 Indians. Under the last treaty, which has been ratified by congress, each head of an Indian family has talk ell quarter section, or 160 acres, each single person over IS, so acres, each or ph;>u under 1S so and all other children 10 acres each. These tracts have been selected at will by the Indians them selves, and they have generally taken up plots on the rivers and streams where water for stock and irrigation can be had. Their allotments take up 1S2, 234 acres, leaving 544,O74 acres for the whites, and for which the tribe is to re- ceive s3 an acre. As soon as the first installment of $626, 222 is paid by the government the reservation will be thrown open.
 Some notion of the fertility of the tract upon which some thousands of set tiers are to find homes may be had from the fact that the Palouse region, similar, but if anything inferior to the reserva- tiOn, is the greatest wheat growing sec tion of the west. For 100 miles it is one great wheatfield, and the yield runs from 35 to 140 bushels an acre, the av- craze being from AZ to 55. It is not un- common to see 250, 1000 bushels of Pa louse wheat awaiting shipment. Wheat is not its only product, however. The Palouse region is capable of raising any product of the temperate zone, as was shown by farmer at a recent agricul- tural fair who exhibited 109 varieties of cereals, fruits and vegetables, all h1z hir0SeR
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-14
NOW THE NEE PERCES
THEIR RESERVATION SHORTLY TO BE THROWN OPEN TO THE WHITES.

Nut the Branch of the Tribe That Was
 Once So Warlike--They Have Long Been
 We'll Under Civilizations Spell-Their
 Reservation an Earthly Paradise
 The next Indian reservation to be thrown open to the whites is that of the Neg PcrccS, though not the one occupied by tho tribe of that name which was once captured in a body with their lead or, Chief Joseph, by United States troops under General Nelson A. Miles. This reservation is located ill the Clearwater valley of Idaho, to tho northwest of the Fort Hall reservation occupied by the Bannocks, who are making the trouble of which so much is now seen in tho newspapers. Lying between two of the most noted wheat sections of the north west, the PalouSe country of Washing ton and the Camas prairie of Idaho, there is every reason to believe the soil of the Clearwater reservation will prove quite as productive as that of either of these fertile tracts. For a time, indeed, it may perhaps outdo them in yield. since as an Indian reservation its soil is so far virgin, while they have already been cropped for some years, producing enormous quantities of wheat, oats and barley, which have made them almost
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-14
The Yogue of the Ready Made.

A woman can now walk into a store and find skirts of every description, from gingham to satin brocade, well cut,
 gracefully hung and tailor made, and in the same establishment or elsewhere can easily find any style of waist she likes best, smart, neat or elaborate in effect, which, with little alteration - often without any-will fit her to perfection,
 since great skill is now brought to bear on high class garments of this descrip- tion. Black satin or lustrous silk skirts are first choice, and one may wear half D dozen different waists with such Q skirt and the effect produced is that of as many distinct gowns. With large lace berthas, ribbon braces, fancy sailor collars and similar accessories one may still further vary the appearance of the waists severally. Philadelphia Times.