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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-04

in hardware and mining supplies and he has been its president and manager con tinuously ever since. Hc became n bicycle rider in 1882. Ilc was tho local consul of tho Leaguo of American Whoelmcn in Cumberland from 1887 to 1890 and has been n member of tho state board of off COTS six years Ho was delegate at largo to tho national assembly six consecutive years and was elected first vice president at Louisville in 1894, says Tho American Cyclist
 George D. Gideon, who succeeds Howard W. Raymond in tho very important posi- tion of chairman of tho racing board, has ofliciatcd in tho samC capacity before and is thoroughly familiar with the nrduous duties. io is 35 years old and is n tai
 entod and popular man not only among tho whcclmcn, but with all who are for
 tunate enough to know him. He Is an old time rider and pushed pedal long be-
 fore any of the present cracks ever thought of riding n wheel It was in 1880 that ho first attained prominence in tho cycling
 world. During the fall of that year he astonishcd the people of Philadelphia by
 his clever work on 5G inch Challenge.
 His most notable victory was achieved on Dec. l9, 1881, when ho finished first in
 90 milo championship raco in the Amer
 ican Institute building in New York city.
 This race was ridden on a flat nine lap track marked out on a cement floor. C. D. Ncscy, William Smith, Frank Howard, B. c. Sanford, Louis Stern and two Eng
 lishmcn wcrc his opponents. Ho was tho dark hOrso" in tho contest. His time for tho first 25 miles was l hour 35 min
 utes 23 seconds, and for tho full distance
 3 hours, 13 minutes and 10 seconds. In 1881 he also accomplished the first success
 full rido from Philadelphia to New York
 fin ono day. Tho performance was con | sidcrod great feat at tho time The proud title of League of American Whool- men champion was won by him June 10, lSS2. Ho acquired this title by finishing l first in the two and five mile events at the league meet, held that year in Now York. | In lSS3 ho was chairman of tho racing 1 board, fact not generally recalled at this | day, and won tho thrco milo national | championship and tho llvc milo stato cham pionship of Pennsylvania In 1884, at l Philadelphia, he covered ten miles in 35 1 minutes Ii seconds, which at that time | was record for tho distance
 He was lost sight of in league work for several years, but in 1891 again assumed prominenco That year he served on the
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 racing board under Chairman Davol, and on tho retirement of the latter he again left the circle of activity, only to como to the surface again when Mir. Raymond took command.
 Mir. Gideon has served on the racing board for tho past two years with MT. Raymond, and with his experience in class B affairs will undoubtedly carry out the vigorous policy instituted by his pred ecessor. Ho has tho confidence and sup port of all persons interested in track rac- ing. Unlike his predecessor, he is n big man physically, standing feet g inches in hls shoes and weighing 1T5 pounds He was born April l2, 1860. Ho has radi- cal ideas as to tho conduct of amateur sport and believes that any one in any way connected with the cycle trade must ride in class B. Ho even goes so far as to favor class B for every one earning a live lihood directly from cycling.
 During the past year tho l.. A. w. lost ever 10000 members, owing to various causes, but principally, it is thought, ow- ing to the exclusion from the mails as sec ond class matter of Tho l.. A. W. Bulletin, which was the only method of communi. cation between the officers and members Tho annual meot of 1895 will be held in Asbury Park, N. J., and it is expected that s, 900 whoelmen will visit tho famou: seaside resort.
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N.H.&H. Railroad Time Table
Octo'r I. 1894. NAUGATUCK DTvISIoN.

Trains leave Waterbury as follows: For New York-6:O5, S:l2, l0:50 a. m. I g, 3:25. 5:53 p. m.; Sunday Ais P. m. Return, 500, 500, 10:03 a m; l:OO, 4:02 600 D. m Sun lay, 600 a. m. For New Haven via Derby June ion sos, SIP. 1O:50a m; :2S, ,3:25, ,5:53 T. m. Return via Derby Junction, TOO, 40 a. m; 1900, 2:27, 5:30, 7:35 r, m.; Sunday, S.lO a- m,
 For Bridseport-6:05, Sig, 1:50 a. m.: 1..S. 325, , 5S D m; Sunday, 4. 15 p m. Return 7:0S, $40 A. m; 1900, 2:SO. 5:S9, 7:40 p. m Sunday, S:l5 m For Ansonia-6:05, SIP, ,1O:50 a, ID ; 1:2S, 3:25, 5:53, zoo (mixed) p. m; Sunday, Return. 7:43, 1O:al a. m.; 12:3l, s;O5, 6:lO, S:l5 p m.; Sunday, S:46 a, m. For Watertown-6:40, 3:Ss, 11:17 a. m.; 3:5S, 6:12, 7:O4 P. m.; Saturday. s;la Return, 6: %, TAO, 1920 a. m 2;5O, 4:35, 6:30 p. m Saturday, 7:35 ? m For Tnomast 1n -S:33, l1:12 a m.; S;53, 6:59 D. m ; Sunday, 9:25 a. m
 Return, 7:43, 1923 m.; 2:55, 5:26 D. m : Sunday, S:47 p. m.
 For Torrington-s:33, t1:l& a. m.; 3:53, 6:59 D m Sunday, 9:25 a. m
 Re urn, 7:30, 1000 a, m 2;30, 5:tlS p. m Sunday, S:23 p m.
 For winstei-S:33, !1:12 a m: 3:53 6:59p m.: Sunday, 9:25 ID.
 Rsturn, TOO. $40 m ; 2:05, 4:49 P m ; Sun jay, 800 p. m.
 O. T. HAMPSTEAD. Gen Pass Agent
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- -----S .1N-4 SG0IIv bnun Inev NSs% s--ssN fore unless the evolutionary process which the veStigial organ is undergoing makes it more apt to be diseased in modern times. This supposition is, however, very improb- able, as the work of evolution is so slowly performed and is marked by such slight increments of change that during tho en- tire period comprised in tho history of the human rnce tho organ has probably under gone no approciablo change.
 It is only within the last six years that disorders of the appendix have been refer red to tho real seat of tho trouble. Though, as before stated, the true pathology of ap- pendicitis was known more than 50 years ago, this knowledge did not become gem orally diffused, and physicians almost in- varlably in their diagnoses referred tho trouble to the cgeoum or adjoining parts. This circumstance, 1t Is quite obvious, ac- counts for the frequency with which we have heard of diseases of tho appendix in recent years as compared with tho paucity of mention previously.
 Investigations on the subject of tho yer inform appendix have led to tho opinion being almost invariably held by phySiolo- gists that the organ is n useless one, whilo there cannot be any diversity of opinion as to its being a dangerous one. The sClSllCe anu natural theology or a Iew ue- cados ago held tho view that every species was of indcpendent origin and every struc- ture designed for use in tho organism in which it occurred. The student of com parative anatomy, however, who extends his researches beyond a single species will become aware that there arc structures in tho animal economy the presence of which cannot be accounted for or function dem- onstrated by the study of them in relation to tho organism in which they exist. The vermiform appendix of tho cseoum, from one to five inches in length and one third of an inch in breadth, is in this category, and having survived its usefulness it has become dangerous.
 Begging the Question.
 Tho littlo rudimontary organ Is not, however, without its uses, as it supplies tho advocates of evolution with conflr- nation of their theory. Professor Drum mond in his recently published book '+The Ascent of Man," seizeS upon tho appendix with avidity and paradeS it be- foro his readers with evident pride as a piece of evidence which would convict them in any court of having disagreeably close relationship with creatures of a very low grade in the geological scale.
 Appendicitis has been sometimes spoken of as fashionable disease, but why it Is difficult to say. Gout and mecrim wore long regarded as aristocratic disorders and as conferring certain kind of dignity upon the sufferer, as tho first inferred rich wines and high living, and the sec ond prosupposcd n highly developed norv-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-04
TO RULE OVER RIDERS
President Willison and Chair man Gideon of the L. A. w.
WnLIsON's RUSH TO JOHNSTOwN.

He Was tho First Outside Newspaper Man
 to Reach the Scene of the Great Flood.
 Gideon Is an old Time Racing Man and
 Lcague Veteran.
 The Leaguo of American wheelmen has n membership of 26, 140 and Is one of the most potent organizations urging the Improvement of tho country's highways. Archibald c. Willison of Cumberland, Md, tho newly elected president of the l.. A. w., is 30 years of ago and was born near his present. placo of residence on Oct. :, 1864. Aftor attending the public schools hc graduated from Western Maryland col lego in 1885 and was appointed tho samo year to tho mail service where he served until 1889. He also read law with Judgo Andrew H. Boyd Mir. Willison became business manager and assistant editor of tho Cumberland Evening Times, a posi- tiOn ho held until 1891. As correspondent of that paper he was the first outside newspaper man to got into Johnstown, Pa, after tho fearful flood of 1889, being enabled by his knuwlCdGo of his native mountain country to reach the sceno of disaster MG WilliSnu worked in Johns town in several capacities. He helped to ed as guard and nftCrward had charge of tho commissary. Ho worked five days with but two hours sleep and contracted heart failure from his GndeaVoTs. In 1891 MT. Willison organized n company dealing
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-04
THE GREAT RATCHET STORY.
Said to Have Been Invented by weems, First Biographer of Washington.

First BiograPher of Washington.
 There wasn't any hatchet. There wasn't any cherry tree There wasn't any conjunction between a hatchet and a cherry tree. There wasn't any ''Fa- ther, cannot tell lie I did it with my little hatchet." The famous story about Washington, so tho latter day his torian tells us, was fairy tale invent ed by Mason l.. Weems, tho first biog- raphor of Washington, for the purpose of impreSsing Young America with the great youthful virtue of the first presi- dent. Weems was Maryland preacher who wrote biographies and sold them and other books, who was an ardent temperance reformcr, and who would as readily scrape fiddle at a danco as preach from the pulpit. He was born in Maryland Oct. 1. l159, was educated for the ministry in London and return ed to America a regular minister of the Church of England.
 He married Fanny Elwcll of Virginia in I795 and resided at Bellaire. Va He was not attached to any particular par ish. but preached wherever he happened to Dc. Ho frequently occupied the pull
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taken place in tho New York club, then
 the baseball enthusiast certainly does con-
 descend to show some curiosity and con- corn. The recent deal by means of which
 MT. AndPcw Freedman secured a control
 ling interest in the stock of the New York club is tho biggest cash baseball transac-
 tion on record.
 These facts render interesting short account of tho personality of MT. Freed man. In tho first place, he Is New York
 CT, which recalls the fact that until now
 the club has belonged to men from other
 cities. He started in tho dry goods trade, but branched out into the real estate busi-
 ness, in which he was very successful. His first appearance in athletics was in 1893,
 when he was appointed receiver for the old
 Manhattan Athletic club. His manage I ment of Manhattan field, to which he at- 1 tracted all the larger eastern colleges for ] their football and other contests, attracted tho attention of tho sporting world. He | is 35 years old, steadfast and honest and I of indomitable energy.
 He has begun wisely by placing the en- | tire management of the players, questions 1 of salary and booking of games in the
 hands of Captain George S. Davis, who is
 player of judgment and experience and | we'll fitted to succeed John Ward as the 1 executive head of the Ginnts.
 Tho New Works have a good team. Even
 If they do not land the pcnnant of 1895,
 the winners of last years Temple cup 1 series will givo good account of them | selyes
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New York & New England
Passenger Train Service, Oct 2S, 1894 Trains leave Waterbury for

Passenger Tram SefNlce, Oct SS, ISS4 < Trains leave Waterbury for Bos' on-3:45. 7:3O a. m; 1 00, 3:55 p. m. Providenee-3:i5, 7:30 a m; 1:O0, 3:55 Nsw York vi, Brews.ers-S:C5 ,. su.; 2:1O worcester-3:45, 7;ao a. m 1;oo P m. New London -3:45, 70 a. m loo, 3:55 p n
 Pntnsm-3:i5. .:so m; LOO, 3:55 p m, Willimantie-3:45. 1:31 a. m, l:Oo, 3:i5 Rockville-.:3u, lO:45 "A m.; l:Oo, 800 p Man h,s'er-7;3O. IO:l5 A. m; 1:OO, 3:57 Springfield Branrh-9;O5 a. m; 3:55 P. m Hartfnri 3:45, 7:3o. 9:Q5, 10:45 a, m.; l:OO, 3;51, S:l5 r. m New Britain-3:45, 30, 9:05, lO:45 m LOO, 3:55, S:l5P. ID. P.ainville-3:45. 7:3o. 9:O5, 1O:45 il. m. 1:00, 3:55, S:l5 ? m. Bristol-3:45, 7:3o, 9:03, O:45, m.; l 900 3:55, S:l5 ? m. Terryville-7:3', 9:O5, l0:i5 a. m,; 100 3:55, S:t5 p. III wAterville 7:3O. 9O5. 1O;45 a. III 3:55 S:l5 D. m.
 West Cheshire 4:4O. s:3o d. m.; 4:3o P Tn.
 Meri len-4:3l, s:30 d m 4:I0 P. m.
 lDuSliu street s'Ati n 800, S;i2 a. m. 800 P. m
 C,omwe,l-S:30 a. m : 4;;I0 p. III.
 (Dublin st,ee: sta ion Sig a, h.; 3;oO P m.)
 Union City-fS:O5 T. m. Towantic-f-.O A. m; t2 10 P. m. Southford-S:O5 a Ia- -; ,: Op. m. Pomperaug Val:ey-S:05 m; 2:iO r. m ,ndy Hook-S:05 a. m; 20 r. Ill. Haxieyville -S:O5 d. m 2:lO P. III. Danbury-S:05 <. m.; 2:l0. ll:35 P. m. Brewsters-S:O5 d. m; 2:l0 p. m. PSughkeepsie via h"Pewell-S:oo il. m-
 2:l0, 1l:35 ?. m.
 Fishkill- on Hudson-S;O5 a, h., 2:l0 ?. m Binghamton, Elmira, Jamestown. Cleve
 land, Akron and Chicsg g-S:O5 a. m.
 2:I0 p. m.
 Sunday trains -Hsrtfor' and Boston, B.
 a. m; 3:45 p. m
 w.R. BAB ,OCK, Gen Pass Agt. Boston
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-04
How to NIalse Nut Cake.

Take tablespoonfuls of flour. 4 ta- blespoonfuls of brown sugar. a table spoonful of butter, an egg, Q teacup of shopped nuts, Q pinch of salt and black pepper. Grease and heat long biscuit pan, mix all ingredients we'll and spread thinly on heated pan. It bakes in a few minutes When done and while warm. run knife through center of pan lengthwise. then crosswise in strips Turn pan over, and when cool cakes should be quite crisp
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-04
THE SURGICAL TOOLS.

nus organization which far removed tho afflicted from the phlogmatic dullness and coarse nerves of tho plcheians No such reason. however, can bc urged in behalf of appendicitis as n fashionable disease, as it is in truth equally at homo in the palace or in the hov"l. Possibly its popularity may have been due to the fact that the nomenclature of tho ciscasc is only of re- cent origin, and perhaps the mellifluous flow of the soft sounding word as uttered by a lady may have contributed to givo the disease n species of fashionable notoriety.
 A. I. C. SKESE, M. D,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-04
HOW TO MAKE PEA SOUP.
A Delightful Dish Easily Made and as .
 Trifling Cost.
1n,idIHe. S


 Use half a pint, or 2 ounces, of dried peas for every 2quarts of soup you want Put them in 8 quarts of cold water after washing them we'll Bring them slow ly to boil. Add bono or bit of ham, turnip and a carrot, peeled. an onion stuck with 8 cloves, and simmer 8 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Then pass the soup through a sieve with the aid of potato masher, and if it shows any sign of settling stir into it n teaspoonful each of butter and four mixed together dry. This will pre- vent settling. Meantime fry some dice of stale bread. about slices, cut half an inch square, in hot fat. drain them on a sieve and put them in the bottom of the soup tureen in which tho pen soup is served, or cut some bits of very hard stale bread or dry toast to use in- stend of fried bread. By the time the soup is done it will be boiled down to quarts and will be very thick and good. This recipe will cost you about 10 csnt&
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-04
How to Feed Young Plants.

Don't apply any fertilizer to your plants until they begin to grow. They do not neod any until they start into &C., tive growth. They are not in a proper condition to mako good use of it In fact. they often injure plant very much. As soon as growth sets in apply some good plant food, but be careful not to give too much of it at first In- crease the supply as tho plant becomes stronR and able to assimilate ik
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-04
How to Make ..nrown Bctsy.-

To each cupful of finely chopped sour apples add . cupful of fine bread crumbs, g tablespoonfuls of sugar, lit- tle cinnamon, grated lemon rind or nut meg and Q tablespoonful of butter.
 Spread the apples upon tho bottom of . buttered pudding dish. then little sug- pr and fiayoring and few bits of but ter, then broad crumbs, then apples again, and so on until all is used, crumbs being placed on top. If tho apples arc not juicy, add tablespoonfuls of water. Cover tho dish and bake threo-quarters of an hour. Then uncover and bake i6 minutes longer and send to table in the naiue dish.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-04

An envelope provided on its inner flap witk saaled pocket containing an aniline powder, tho latter staining tho envelope should an attempt be made to steam 1t open.
 A safety oil can, without lid or cover, which can only be filled and emptied by the spout, the latter being provided with a removable spirally wound nozzle that acts as a hydraulic closure whom put on.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-04
How to Mako Stout Drawing Paper Trans
 parent.

This can be done by simply brushing the paper over with Canada balsam, thinned down when necessary with a little oil of turpentine Any paper ca pablo of tho transfer of a drawing in ordinary ink, pencil or water colnrS can be made as transparent as tho thin yellowish paper at present used for trac- ing purposes. Tho liquid used is ben zine. It at once assumes transparency and permits of tho tracing being mado and of ink or water colors being used on its surface without running. The paper resumes its opacity as the benzine evapo- rates, and if the tracing is not com pleted tho requisite portion of tho pa per must be again damped with it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-04


 WEATHER. quished that oc- aupation because sho did not get S2,- 100 position that she considered herself entitled to. She has since demonstrated that her services are worth twice as much as tho coveted position paid, and it is said that her income this year will approach very near the $IO, 900 mark She has spent l2 years in life insurance work and is now at the head of her de- partment, with large force of assist ants subject to her direction. She is 4S years of age, but looks much younger.
 ''I am solicitor of insurance on the lives of women exclusively for tho req son that women arc such important financial factors nowadays" she says. "Women arc heavy holders of bank stock, they own and operate mines, they speculate in real estate and cattle and are merchants and manufacturers. Throughout tho United States they rep resent millions i'll capital, and it is said on good authority that in 1893 tho tax ation on woman's property in Kansas paid the entire running expenses of tho state for that year.
 "Women are living better, and there fore arc better risks for companies than were our grandmothers. have in mind q number of young old women-name- ly, Elizabeth Cady Stanton at % even manages typewriter; Miss Susan E. Anthony at 74 is both active and useful; Julia Ward Howo at D does not fail to give her essays and poems as sho did 90 years ago; Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher at S3 is supporting herself by her pen; Mrs. Gilbert at 74 and Mrs. John Drew at 76 arc both young and as graceful in tho minuet as they were 10 years ago; Mrs. D. F. Bowers, 70. and Maggie Mitchell, over 50, are still charming as they enter tho realm of old age.''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-04
The AiIeghany at Flood Heirht,

PITTsBURG, March 4.-The head risc in tho waters of the Alleghany river caused the ieo at Ford City to break, and great volume of ice and water went down, caus- ing considerable damage. The Ford City glass works were flooded, and row of 60 tenement houses occupied by operatives at tho glass factory was inundated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-04
WE ALL HAVE THEM.
BUT NOBODY KNOWS WHAT OUR AP. PENoIcES WERE MADE FOR.
Professor s. l. C. Skene, M. D., Describes the Deadly Disease Appendicitis and Ex- plains the Little Deathtrap That Causes It-An Infectious MaIady.
] .,,-ial Cor.rsspnndoncc.l

BEO0KLVN, Feb 26.-It the conclusions If nloiCra science uro correct. mauElud LrC indebted to rymutG ancestors mach lower in tho animal creation IEan them selves for q very dangerous and not infro- Quent ctsoasC. It were quito enough to provoke violent protest to bo held morally accountable for tho sin uf tho rcputcd ia ther of the race, but to be made liable to bodily pains and penalties bocause a DOT
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-04
A Million Dollar Blaze In roronto,

TORONTO. March 4.-Fire in the busi- ness portion of this city ragged for several hours, and several stores, q hotel and church spire were burned. The loss is es. timRted nt about eI, GOO. 900,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-04
Tram RobB.r. T,.IL.,,

SACRAMENTO, March 4-Train No. 8 was held up near Antelope Station by two masked men dressed in long ulstors They were driven oh by the firoman and onRi. nsge. huwVYun
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-04
A New Baseball nIarnnts.

Ordinarily the baseball crank has nc earthly interest whatever in tho magnates who control tho big clubs. When, how ever, n change occurs, such as has lately
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states Is Mrs.
 Louisa 4. Stark weather, who su- perintends t h 0 wolnan's depart mont of a large life insurance company ill St.
 Louis and re- ceiyes for her services q salary larger than that of q United States senator, it is s ai d. For many years she has earned an unusually large salary for a wO- man. She was at one time a school teacher at S1, 500 a year, but rolin- rpicl,,1 that ar
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-04
sHE INsuREs WOMEN.

HIrs. Starlfweathcr Believes They Are Much
 Better Risks Than Men.
 One of the most successful among the women breadwinners of the United
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1895-09-12
LOCAL NOTES AND NOTIONS.

Photographs were never so cheap as
now, and they were never better made
in Kenosha than by Brown q Schroeder.
Trade that stove and get a better
one from Cain & Conry. Second hand
goods of all descriptions. South side of
Market Square.
Starkweather's pharmacy is the place
to have your prescriptions carefully
compounded. :
Ice cream soda, fruit favors, the
most delicious in the city, at Stark
weather's.
Brown & Schroeder, the people pho
tographers. Successors to B. LaMarsh
What is the use of sending your laun
dry out of town when there is a good
steam laundry at home? Prices as low
and work just as good as in Chicago.
Next to Beyersdorfer's meat market :
Ice cream and ices to order, for
parties, balls, etc., at Starkweather Il
Co.'s.
Paints, oils and varnishes at Stark
weather Il Co.'S. :
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1895-09-12
What They Are Wanted For.

Now that it seems certain that Ber-
nard and Isaac Harris, of Chicago, will
not be here to stand trial with the
others charged with conspiracy and
arson in the Chicago Bedding com
pany it will not be deemed a violation
of confidence to state what these men
were wanted for. They are wealthy
men who are doing business in Chica-
go under the name and style " Spring
Edge Mattress company" 1t is al
legged by the state that they received a
great lot of goods from here which were
shipped to them, and that therefore
they were parties to the conspiracy to
defraud the insurers Of the Chicago
Bedding company. 1t is alleged that
officers from here went through the
building in Chicago with Detective
CoWie and found the goods there. 1t
was expected to show that the stuff
had been shipped there from here for
the express purpose of getting it out
of the factory before the fire was set.
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