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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-02-21
THE F.
How to Properly Strengthen Them and
Gain Expansiveness In the Hands.

How to Properly Strengthen Them and
Gain Expansireness In the Hands.
A writer in the London Lancet gave
not long ago q detailed account of
gymnastio training for the strengthen
ing of the fingers, his theory being that
the weakness of the ring or third finger
is not q mechanical defect to begin
with, but a physiological one-that is
TO say, that it is not due TO the connec-
ton of the extensor tendon with that of
the little finger, and sometimes also
middle finger, but to want of develop
ment of the muscles acting upon the
ring finger through want of use i'll early
life, so that it thus falls long way be.
hind the other fingers, not excepting the
little finger. in strength
The editor of Tho Etude, in criti-
cism of the foregoing, says: Every device
which works from the outside inward
is of more than questionable worth. No
exercise should be worked at long
enough to produce much if any fatigue,
for when carried to the point where the
members ache it may be taken as a sign
from nature that harm is being done, n
warning to desist until the parts can re
cuperate by rest more or less protract-
ed. A far better form of strengthening
the weak fingers is to practice the Ma
son two finger exercise, that demands an
accent on the second tone of the motive
with a snapped under finger, the quick
snap furnishing exactly the exercise nee
essary TO develop strength, and with the
increasing strength will come on. as
much TO be desired, improved fleXi-
bility
For gaining n wider expansion moth
ing is so good as playing the arpeggio
Of the Diminished Seventh for one oc-
tave, holding each key down as long rs
possible until the finger is wanted to
strike its key again, playing both up
and down. 1t greatly increases the value
Of this exercise to change the notes as
given in the XIV changes by Mason in
the volume devoted to arpeggio playing.
volume s. y very little gain of expan-
siveness in the hand largely increases
the ease with which chords and octaves
can be clearly played. 1t is like fan.
The fraction of movement at the joint
is multiplied at the extremity. What
ever the hand gains from the exercise
Of its own muscles by direct act of its
inner nerves, muscles and tendons is n
gain of value, but when outside apph-
ances are used the hand is as liable to
get harm as permanent good from their
uSa
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-02-21

The funeral of Mary NJ. Royce win take
place from her late residence on Jewelry
street at 80 tomorrow afternoon.
Emily ]. Grilley, aged II years, died at
her home in Waterville yesterday after
noon. The funeral will take place at 2
o'clock Saturday afternoon.
Lizzie Kennedy, the six years old
daughter of Mr. and Mrs Patrick Kennedy
of AZ wolcott street, who is being treated
with anti-toxine. passed a comfortable
night and the attending physicians feel
hopeful of her recovery.
The funeral of E. Burd ..Gibbud took
! place at o'clock this afternoon with SER
vices at the Hall Memorial chapel by the
Rev Mr. Davenport and interment in
Riverside cemetery. The pallbearers were:
G. H. Stanclifie, Louis Raymond, H. A.
Matthews. E. r, Lampson, Louis HALEY
and L. 1. Munson.
! .. ColIard Adams desires n denial of the
statement. that he was ARRESTED for killing
Edward Buttons dog; that he went to the
latter's house as a collector Of taxes,
forced his way in, frightened his wife and
killed his dog. He went as n grand
| Juror to advise Mr. Button how to
register female dog and advised his wife.
Button did not take his advice. was pros
cuted and pleaded guilty. Adams was
arrested on the ground that his language
to Buttons wife was violation of the
| ststutes.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-02-21
DOWN THE VALLEY NOTES.
DoinEs OF a Day I'm Naugatuck and
Union City.


Doings OF a Day I'm Naugatuck and
Union City.
NAuGATUoK, Feb 21-Robert Morris
speciality artists, the Empire comedians,
who appeared here last night at the Gem
opera house, are without doubt The best
vaudeville company that ever showed
here. They play return date here next
Saturday.
Our factory superintendent are not as
patriotic as they used to be in the way OF
keeping Washington's birthday, as about
all the, shops will run tomorrow. A few
years since it was considered legal holi.
day.
Quite a number of employees at the
Phoenix shop went to st Francis church
yesterday morning to witness the cere-
mony attending the wedding of John
Leary and Miss Maria Garrick.
It is doubtful to the minds of some OF
the committee whether the large block of
stores designed to be built on Church
street by st Michael's parish is warranted
by the business of the place at the present
time. the Traction road having helped
Waterbury trade to a very large extent
and injured business here.
The Kings Daughters. realized from the
entertainment given for them, something
over $3.50 to help the needy.
This town bids fair to be we'll supplied
during the coming season with extra ice
and of finer quality than any previous
year. The building of a dam and ice
houses by the new Salem Ice company on
the John place. to get pure mountain ice.
also put the Grant men to work to purify
the streams running into their pond near
Melville. This was done through the
health officer, so that there is no reason
why our citizens should not be supplied
with ppre article at very reasonable rates
There is room for both companies to do g
good business.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-02-21

Here is new wrinkle in decorations
from American Gardening:
To make a flowerpot presentable for
the table or drawing room stand. make
for it n petticoat of plain silk, of the
color of the blossom of the plant or in
leaf green. The silk should be half a
yard in length for a smallish pot-long
enough to allow for both cut edges to be
turned back an inch and half to form
q ruftie or frill. and wide enough to be
tastefully full When the shirs at both
top and bottom are drawn around the
pot, to form puff, usually two widths
Of silk not overwide are required. If a
rubber cord is used for the drawstrings,
the puff" adjusts itself smoothly and
sungly to the pot. The frill at both top
and bottom can be made wide or narrow
to suit the taste of tho maker. OF course
the toilet of the plant, trimmed and wa
tered, should be made before the silk
cover is put on.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-02-21
Deficiency,


Any sane person can see that by cutting
a few of the appropriations to a reasonable
basis, two mill extra tax would amply
supply the town with funds for the cur
rent year, or to leave the tax of two mills
stand as it is, then the selectmen could
pay SIC. 600 of the $50. 900 temporary loan
outstanding indebtedness, leaving the
town at the end of the year only $40 900
in debt instead of $95 900 as stated by Mr.
Kendrick. Or allowing, that $12, 900 was
not figured in the selectmen's calculations
at the,time they made their estimate. and
add it to $23. 1000, it would then only
make $35 600 and Mr. Kendrick would still
be SOS, 600 out of the way.
Why the town should pass q vote giving
the selectmen the power to make loan of
$50, 900 when a sum not exceeding $35, 900
will amply pay all their expenses for the
year, also pay all indebtedness, leaving
the town square at the end of the year, is
something cannot quite understand. By
continuing the present loan of $33. 900 lat
a less per cent? would in my opinion carry
the finances of the town through all right.
The selectmen expended $l69 6Sl 90:
last year, as their report will show. Add
the s12, 900 outstanding Indebtedness al
ready shown up) and not reported, and
you will discover that it cost the taxpayers
the enormous sum of $1S1 ,6Sl.52 with the
bills still coming in. The Lord only knows
when they will stop. and you need not be
at all surprised if the total of expenditures
last year amounts to the unprecedented
sum of nearly $500. 900.
BENJAMIN SEpewIcK.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-02-21
STATE SENATOR DEAD.
waterbury Gas Company Authorized
20 Increase its Capital stock.

Waterbury Gas Company Authorized
90 Increase its Capital Stock.
HARTFORD. Feb 21.-The general topic
of conversation among the members OF
both houses to-day was the untimely end
of Senator Thomas B. Pickering of the
twentY-second district. Chaplain Irons of
the house made 9 very touching reference
to the sad event in his opening prayer.
The occurrence cast a gloom over the pro-
ceedings of the day. The long white locks
of Senator Pickering and his rather patri-
archial appearance had made him prom
inent figure in the upper house. He was
the Oldest member Of the senate,
When Speaker pro tenn Elmer called for
the business before the house, Representa-
tive George NJ. Clark of Haddam arose and
said that he wished to make personal ex-
PLANTATION in reference to a statement
made in the New Haven Register last week
that his bill abolishing the Office of school
fund commissioner was prompted by his
business partner, Clinton b. Davis. who
is also chairman of the democratic state
central committee. He said that the state
ment was false and that he had introduced
the measure for the best interests of the
state.
A resolution increasing the capital stock
of the Waterbury Gas Lighting Co from
SHOV'SVV W SoVV,oooI repoLteo A"oEaOAy'
was passed.
At HIS out of respect for the late Sem
ator Pickering the house adjourned, to next
Tuesday.
In the senate the chair and desk of
Senator Pickering was draped in black. A
committee of four consisting of Senators
Chapman, Warner, Chandler and Webster
was appointed to draft suitable resolutions
on the death of Senator Pickering and next
Wednesday was fixed as the time for de-
livtring eulogies. It was voted that the
senate attend the funeral in body.
The death of Senator Chandler's mother
was announced. The senate adjourned
until Tuesday at IL 80.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-02-21
BOILER EXPLOSION.
Miraculous Escape OF New Englan
Road Trainmen.-

Miraculous Escape of New England
Road Trainmens-
The locomotive drawing freight train
No 232. east bound. on the New York 4
New England railroad, blew up near Dan
bury at o'clock this morning. The
crown sheet fell out of the boiler, causing
the explosion. Fragments of the boiler
were thrown three hundred feet by the
explosion. Engineer Noonan and Fire
man Wyler were in charge of the engine
at the time, and the former had a miracu-
lous escape. not being injured at all
Fireman Wyler, however. was badly
scalded about the head and breast. Con-
ductor Crowley, who was in charge of the
train. says he can assign no reason for the
crown sheet falling out. Travel was de-
layed but short time. and another en-
CINE was brought down and the train
taken on to Hartford.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-02-21
Mayor ana Lrg'>Iotor E4changc Blows.

B1EMIN"nAN Ala. Fh ell Van
HooS. n,aTo' II b.; ming am, and Colonel
S ". 10 Il member Of the legislature
from .JcfTrs M county. wcrc the partici
pants ina it"jy personal encounter in the
latt"r's ctii ., .Tohn opened the war by
striking Nal Il0os and n lively fight fol
lowed C.crh~ III the ofiine separated the
cOmtatants after two bookcases had been
sIna she'd and other furniture damaged.
Neither Wa SrticuSly hurt. Both were ar
rcStc'l Tn" fight caused big sensation.
especially aS Mayor Van Hoos is also d
preacher
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-02-21
Housekeeping Brevities.

No breakfast at tits season is COM
plete without some kind Of griddle
cakes.
There is fad for Chinese dishes.
among them rice, citrou and raisins
boiled together.
twill be we'll to boil the molasses to
be used for gingerbread. or at least heat
It very hot, before beating up the cake,
and it will be greatly improved.
Before laying carpet wash the floor
with turpentine to prevent buffalo bugs.
One of the gastronomic conundrums
is why buckwheat cakes and sausages
60 together.
Heat the knife before cutting warm
bread or cake.
Brighten tinwars with damp cloth
and soda.
In q north room yellow shades are in
dispensable. They impart an effect Of
glowing sunshine that is as cheerful if
not as warming as the real article.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-02-21
WINTER BASEBALL GOSSIP.

Tho National league season opens April
Is.
The Cincinnati club made net profit
last season of SIT, 600.
Captain Rustin has so candidates for
places on the Yale nine.
President Byrne says his Brooklyns will
beat out the New Yorks this season.
Harvard will play two games with Penn
sylvania-one March IS, the other June s.
The Harvard team will be weak in the
box this season, according to the Boston
papers.
Kedzie, the ex Yale catcher, will again
captain Northwestern university's team
this year.
Lew Whistler, formerly first baseman of
tho New Works, is in the grocery business
in St. Louis
The Sioux City Baseball club has de
clarcd n dividend of Al per cont on its
stock for 1894
With better luck than last season the
Philadelphias should prove dangerous fac
tors in the coming League race.
John Clarkson, tho old professional
player, who has coached Yalc's team for
so many years. will shift his culors thi,
year and take charge Of the Harvard team
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-02-21
TIM ELY TOPICS.

Special low prices for one day, Friday,
at E. 7. Turner 4 Cos.
The Delineator for March is now ready
at z. W. Hale's.
Friday will be the Miller l. Peck Co.'S
bargain day.
J. B. Mullines keeps the correct styles
of hats. prices from 81 so to SIS.
Bargain day prices at CurIan's are we'll
worth investigating. They hIye what
they advertise.
Pabst's Milwaukee Book, with buch-
wurst at J. E. Watts on Friday. Washing
toms birthday.
Flower collaretts. the latest novelty in
neckWear. for sale by /. Chase. Examine
them, ladies.
Do not buy baby carriage until you eI.
anime the beautiful line shown by the
Boston Furniture Co.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-02-21
JUDGE ROOTS HOUR.
Another Hickman Fined For Obstruct'
Ing the Street.

Another Hickman Fined For Obstruct-
Ing the Street.
In the police court to-day Officer W.
Brickel was the witness against John
Meara, charged with obstructing the
street He said the hack stood in the CEN
ter of Meadow street, near the New Eng
land station. 1t had stood there, for if
teen minutes when he saw Meara in a
place near by. He called to him to come
out but the hackmen refused. He then
went into the place after him and told
him to move his hack. Meara told him
to move it himself if he wanted to. The
hack remained there a half hour longer
In the meantime Officer Brickel procured
a warrant and arrested Meara. This morn
ing the accused said he had been driving
hack for fourteen years and never before
had he been ordered to remove his hack
Judge Root found him guilty and imposed
a fine of IS and costs.
James White for drunkenness was fined
80 and costs
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-02-21
Would Not Go Back For $500.

William Baldwin, resident of Water
bury for the last thirty-six years and who
Manufacturing company foE the past five
years as blacksmith, makes the following
statement. az have suffered greatly with
pains in my back and could hardly turn in
I'd the pains were so severe at times.
thought 1 would be obliged to give up my
work. l bought a bottle of U-NO Oil and
had it applied TO my back. In a few
minutes all the pains left me. l have
used the U-No Tonic since and the pains
have not returned. would not for $500
suffer the same as I did before l com
menced using the U No Remedies.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-02-21
Our
Ninth
Annual
Inventory


VIII be taken in about ten
DAYS, and until then we shall
sell the balance of our Over
cots and listers in Mems, Boys
and Children's regardless of
cost. Heavy Suits will also re-
ceive the same cut to close
them out. We never was in
better shape to give our many
customers genuine bargains in
good up-to-date clothing than
now.
Our Furnishing Goods are re-
ceiving the same treatment in
cut price. The balance of
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-02-21
AM USE M ENTS.
1'ClOudS.''

Next Tuesday afternoon and evening the
Acme Dramatic club will present at the
Jacques opera house Fred Marsden's de-
ightful comedy drama, and the barometer
of all successes. the advance sale, indi-
Gates that elbow room will be at a
premium. Assistant Manager Parsons has
he'd the standing room only'tablet busted
and put into shape for use. This is by
far the strongest work from this writer's
pen. and unites to the sparkle aud grace
which characterized his other pieces. dram
attic power of a high order.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-02-21
Death of senator Pickering.

MIDDLErowN. Feb 81 Senator Thomas
r. Pickering. of Portland, die d suddenly at
SIX O'Clock this morning. at the residence
of bis sister, Mrs William Marshall, on
Cresce Mt street. this city, CT heart disease
He had been i'll for five days. suffering
from gastric troubles. The deceased was
born IN Manchester. Eng. in 1881. He
was half owner of the Pickering steam
governor works.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-02-21
Hon. Daniel Needham Dead.

GRoToS, Mass, Feb. 21.-Hon. Daniel
Needham, ex-legislator and president Of
the New England Agricultural associa-
ton, died at his home here from pneumo-
mia after an illness of less than q week.
He was IS years of age
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-02-21
KAMAK'S
Famous Boston CSC Store,
~ SOUTH MAIN STREET.
District of Waterbury IS Probate Court

district of Waterbury IS Probate Court
~ Feb 81. 1898.
E-tate OF NJ, rtimer c. Brennan OF Brook
Ign. state Of New York. leaving property in
the probate district of Waterbury. deceased.
Pursuant to an order from the Court Of
Probate for said Dist let, will be 5 Id at Pub
lie Auction to the highest bi :
March. A d. 1895 at o'clock in the nfternoon
the following Real Estate of said de-
viz: A certain piece r parcel of land With a
brick dwelling house known as No "a South
Willow street. For further refer ence see
WATERBURY, Land Records. vol 90. page 66S.
Sale to take pace at Probate Court Room.
CITY Hall, In said Waterbury.
Terms made known at time Of sale,
Bernard O'HarA, Administrater.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-02-21
Fairy Tale From seymour,

SEYMOUR. Feb 2l-It was learned to-day
that a young man claiming to be peddler
of spectacles, mesmerized George jackson,
on Saturday, while in the act of examin-
ing his eyes, and while in that state com.
PEELED jackson to give him S25.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-02-21
GIouce>ter'. Lost Fishermen.

GL0CCESI FIR, Mass. Feb. 2I.-Gloucos-
tCr'S a"uua. tribute TO lost fishermen &C.
CURED at Tia" city hall under the direction
of the G.0u,cstr Relief association. Mayor
Cook presided, and A ,. Gumbert of
B '>ton made the principal address City
Clerk SomtS stated that llg fishermen had
been lost during the past year
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-02-21
Reereant bridegroom sued.

W1NsTED, Feb 81 Miss Annie Nunan,
who was yesterday deserted at the altar by
Patrick J. Burke, to-day brought suit against
Burke for 81 800, money which she claim.
ed she loaned him at various times,
Burke's property has been attached. 1t is
stated that Burke has left for South Da-
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-02-21
California ArnIn.t Ciraretteu.

SACRAMENTO, Feb a1.-The bill to pre-
vent the manufaoture.f sale or other dis
tribution of cigarettes has passed both
branches of the legislature and was sent
to the governor for his approval.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-02-21
Case Of varloloid at Yale.

New HAVEN. Fob. 2I.-Philip Bailey. a
Yale sophomore, who won't to his home ut
Windsor Locks last wGek Compla ming Of
not feeling we'll, is nl with varioloid,
There is none of the disease on tho cam
pus here, and the case Is an Isolated one.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-02-21
NOTICE.

A special meeting Of Court Falcon, A.
o. F. of A., will be held this evening al
the Foresters' reading rooms. 20 make ar.
rangements for attending the funeral Of
deceased brother. Andrew Baird. Pei
THoMAs owns, Chisf Ranger.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-02-21
Califorpia Hn. a Hirh Hat Bul.

SACRAMENTO. Feb. 2i.-The assembly
passed the bill to prevent the wearing Of
hats or bonnets in theaters or places Of
public amusement The bill imposes q
penalty of $50 for violation of law
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-02-21
Central American sauabbIea.

Colon, Feb. 21.-The government forces
under command of General Puizon have
defeated the rebels ut santa Rosa, in the
state of CundInamarica. During the en-
gagement the rebel generals Valderama
and Gomez were mortally wounded.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-02-21
ANOTHER LIST
BARGAINS,
FROM The
Well Selected Thatcher's Stock.

S~AN~A~0 SAS~h-
Agate pie plates. Thatcher's price CSC
and SOC each. our price 10c each. Agate
wash basins. Thatcher's price so. our
price Csc each. Cristy knives. set of
three, Thatcher's price 81 set, our price
soc. French coffee pots. very fine
Thatcher's price 50. our price $1.l5. Wire
dish drainers. Thatcher's price 25c, our
price SC. Gasoline bread coasters, Thatch-
er's price SOC. our price Csc. Cedar wash
tubs, Thatch-r's price SIPS. our price 75c.
Large size blue tubs, Thatcher's price 75c,
our price 45c. Fibre wash tubs. Thatch-
er's price 81. so. our price 75c Wire pc
tato Washers. Thatcher's price 15c, our
price Sc. Tea strainers. wood handles.
Thatcher's price 15c. our price Sc and &c.
Never rust water pals. Thatcher's price
soc, our price 25c. Florence stove ovens,
Thatcher's price 81 so. our price soc. Gas
heating stoves, Thatcher's price 75c, our
price 40c. Dinner pals. Thatcher's price
Csc. our price Ice, Wash basins, Thatch-
ers price 2Oc. our price SC. Nutmeg graf
ers, Thatcher's price Toe. our price &c.
Best make wash boards. Thatcher's price
Csc. our price Ice. Folding ironing tables,
Thatcher's price 81 so, our price 81
Clothes pins. 100 for 7c.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-02-21

YOKOHAMA. Feb. 2I.-An official dis
patch states that the Chinese attacked the
japanese forces at Kumocheng. Manchu-
ria, on Sunday last, but were repulsed,
with the loss of 30 killed. The japanese
sustained no loss.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-02-21
Burned TO Death.

ASsoNIA. Feb 81 The two year old
child of John PicO. a Hungarian, died last
night from injuries received yesterday
afternoon while playing with matches.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-02-21

STANFORD, Feb 2l.-John Fem. a
brakeman. fell from freight train at IL 40
this afternoon, breaking his shoulder and
collar bone.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-02-21
Boston Man Charged with MoonahInIng.

BosToN, Feb 9l.-William II. Blair
was held In IS, 900 ball by Commissioners
Fiske In the United States court ON the
charge Of conducting an Illicit stili In thia
mfkw.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-02-21

SiAaJ -n'e Thousand Dollars In Purses.
BUFFALO, Feb. 2I.-Thc Buffalo Driv-
ing park will hang up S65, coo in purses
this season. giving a ten days meet from
Aug. to III. Entries close on March 90.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-02-21
Progress of the Cun Def.nd.r

Providence. Feb. 21.-It is expected
that the lead keel of the cup defender will
be run this week