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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-09
WHIP AND SPUR.

"Care" will never kill a horse
 The west will monopolize racing next season.
 There may he trotting at Oakley next season.
 PhilipJ. Dwycr has kept his money and is probably worth $l,oOo,OO0.
 Aintrec, near Liverpool, has one of the best trrt;lnE tracks in Europe
 T!.r OaL.,y trn> k is described as one of the finest l.AJ li,> out doors"
 Eic!,ard C;,i,cy and NJ F Dwycr will go yo I";.. .::I ru race early in March.
 Id CoIg:-on will have little Earle Coch- ran r.ur igA:s for him next season.
 E,,r C:. !,r .:s been introduced in Paris by q rlGu w"uEr president Is the Prince of Sagan
 The attendance it the Melbourne meet ing tac day the race for the cup was run reached co. UuO
 Fred TAral received about $l7, 900 from the kecne stable for his work in the sad, dc during 1891
 Foxhall kcCne's colt Bowers, son of Great Tom, has been shipped to England, where hc will race,
 One stake in tho Oakley list is the Los anti:illc st"kCs. Losantiville WAS the origina! nAnr of Cincinnati.
 During the season of 1So4 six trotters in Russin reached records for two mile heats that equal CT better ESQ for ths mile
 Ed Corrigan is bent on making the Hawthorne stallion stakes one of the best 2year-old events of the season of 1897.
 E.. H Hartman is firm believcT in breeding up He considers size, finish and purr tIottiaS nCtiOn indispensable, and that quality rather than quantity should govern d breeder -IcrSeman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-09
SELECTING A PIANO.
Consult. Compare, Analyze and Avoid the
 So Called Cheap Pianos.


 The selection of piano is often mat ter of anxiety. Asitnecessitates oonsid- erable cash outlay and is intended for O lifetime's use, it is wise to exercise due discrimination. Do not put too much confidence in the mere name. Yet there is a certain amount of security in some names, as they stand for honest materi- als and workmanship. But securing a serviceable piano is not always a matter of lavish expenditure. It is more q mat ter of discriminating taste.
 As to reliableness of make, you can, as a rule, rely upon the judgment and standing of your local dealer, especial ly if he be long and favorably known in your locality, As to the quality of tone. it is wise to consult n practical teacher and have him select tho desired instru- ment of the make upon which you de- eide
 Pianos may be classed in three grades high grade, medium grade and cheap pianos. The latter includes what is known to the trade as the stencil pianos, which are made in the cheapest manner and sold under various names. It is rarely safe to have anything to do with this class.
 The difference in price between high grade and medium grade piano is sev- eral hundred dollars. The former is al- most faultless in every detail, but the suggestion that you pay for the name and the prestige of the artists who use 1t. as we'll as the fineness of construc- tion and high quality of material, is sometimes true. For certain purposes you must have the high grade instru- ment in order to secure the very finest points of touch and tono and musical expression.
 The field for the medium grade piano is large. There are dozen or more makes of honest medium grade pianos on the market, sold at honest prices and guaranteed by firms of long unques- tionable standing. These pianos fill all ordinary requirements for general use. It is only tho very finest qualities that are wanting, and which can only be de- tected by experienced ears and fingers Therefore the concluding advice given by Etude is: Consult, compare, analyze and do not be overanxious to ''strike a bargain. Avoid advertising schemes Refuse all offers "below cost. " Remem- Der you can't have value without pay ing for it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-09

In the house The proceedings ware alto gsther informal. as the bill is not before the senate in any way. but was neverthe- less considered as important by Chairman Voorhees,. The greater part of the time of the meeting was consumed by the Democratic members and of these Sena- tors Vest and Voorhees, led the discussion. They dwelt upon the condition of the treasury and the importance of congress taking immediate action looking to an improvement They did not, however. suggest any specific remedy for the evils which they recognized. and no plan was offered for the solution of the difficulties Nothing occurred to indicate the standing of the committee or the probable position of individual members on the house bill.
 The Republican members, while admit ting the importance of remedial legisla- tion, did not indicate what course they thought should be pursued
 There has been more financial talk about the senate today than at any time during the session. It has been stirred up Q great deal by the recent publications in the newspapers of various schemes of cur rency reform and the near approach of a vote in the house on the pending bill Senators who have predicted rather freely heretofore that there would be no curren- cy Legislation talked in a more favorable way today and hinted at possibility that something might be done though they did not know just how or what
 Senator Jones of Arkansas, 0 member of the finance committee was asked if be was not of the opinion that there was no possibility of currency legislation.
 Possibility is strong word. he an- Swered.
 Probability. then.'
 ''Not PrObable." Says Jones.
 "well, now." he said. II will say that hits my views do not think thsre is any probability of legislntion. It is possi- ble, however. that conditions may arise which will bring men of very diverse views together on common ground, and that Legislation without political or per Bonal advantage, purely patriotic in its nature. might be enacted do not think this is probable For my own part would sacrifice a great deal to get on that common ground"
 Even to the acceptance of a bond is- Sues"
 "Yes, oven to 0 bond issue"
 "What else would be necessary?'
 i've would have to do something for silver. We could not legislate on the cur rency question without doing something for silver"
 Do you consider the necessity great for currency legislation"'
 Most emphatically The condition of affairs, though, may induce the senate to do something. It may induce the house to accept something that will tide the country over"
 Senator Jones said this feeling was shared by many other senators Tt Is such sentiments as these which have been freely expressed today that has Eiven an indication or inclination toward some financial Legislation so long believed impossible Eastern as well as western senators have talked somewhat in this strain today and an impression was creat- cd at the capitol that possibly something might be done, though 1t was generally | agreed that so far no compromise which could be called common ground had been presented.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-09

Things at the office had gone wrong with a certain down town Benedict ono day last week. and he reached home that evening in a rather unpleasant frame of mind. The adorable partner of his joys and sorrows met him at the door and embraced him in such ten der manner that he resigned himself to tho inevitable demand for some of the "rooe of all e-il' which he know WIS coming.
 "I suppose you want an entire ward robe this time" quoth her hub" gruffiy. And this is the song she did sing: Now. dearest you know that I have nothing that is fit to be seen in. and saw nice red morning gown to- day. with slippers to match, and such Q cute little rel bonnet, that 1 am just dying to get them"
 The "lord of the manor" regarded her in silence for q moment and then said, ''It strikes me, Cynthia. that you require tho services of q physician.
 "Why, what do you mean:"
 Well. to my mind. you show unmis- takable symptoms of scarlet fever. "- Philadelphia Call
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-09
Meat Croquettcs.

Croquettes furnish an attractive form in which to utilize leftover meats. For six persons have about a pint of finely chopped cooked meat. Add a tablespoon ful each of flour and salt, 3 of butter, q teaspoonful of pepper and one-half pint of water. Mako thickening of the -four, water and butter and heat to a boil; then add tho meat to which the seasoning has been added. Cook n few minutes; then remove from the fire, When cool. shape with tho hands into cylinders or balls. Dip each ono into beaten egg; then roll in fine bread crumbs, being careful to sec that every part is coated. Fry in deep fat. arrange on napkin and St rve at once.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-09
BRECKENRIDGE.

It is to be hoped that Colonel Breckin- ridge will make enough from his lecture tour to pay the Pollard judgment.-St. Louis Post Dispatch.
 Madeline Pollard will bo a pretty old woman when she gets that $l5,Oo0 If she collects 1t from Colonel Breckinridge's gate rcceipts.-St. Paul Globe
 It is said Madeline Pollard is unable to obtain any employment, and 1t Is possible that MT. Brcckinridge will soon be in tho same flx.-Minneapolis Tribune.
 Madeline Pollard is making a claim on the box office receipts from Colonel Breck- inridges lectures. An advertising agent calls this "a rake of on a silver tongue. |" New York World.
 Willie BrcckinridGe's lecture prospects are cloudy since Madeline insists on at taching the gate money. This Is another proof of the cOnstancy of a woman's ht- tachment.-New York Recorder
 Madeline Pollard will in time learn that the Breckinridge box office receipts were Just large enough to pay official fees in each instance, and that she is constantly running in debt to lawyers. s.-Milwaukee Wisconsin.
 Miss Pollard's idea of taking possession of tho box office receipts at Colonel Breck- inridge's lectures ought to serve as dis courager of Brcckinridge eloquence on the platform. In this role she will be a public bcnCfactrcss. Boston Herald.
 The southern press is calling upon south ern managers not to bill VIC. P. Breck- inridgc for any lectures. The best way to keep Breckinridge at home is to give him such small audiences that he will be com pcllcd to foot his own bills.-Kansas City Times
 If Brcckinridsc had any scnsc of shame, hc would not put himself on show. Thus far Miss Pollard has shown moro modesty than the aged party of the other part Brcckinrid-r is not only not ashamed of the role he has played. but he is trying to bank on it-Whrcling (W. Va.) Intelli-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-09
GlEANtNGS.

The normal dcath rAto of Canton is 1000 per month
 Wealthy classes ot Japan regard it as untligniGed to ride horse fastar than a walk
 Pope Phosphorus of the second century A. b instituted Christmas, the great Christian festival
 The inhabitants of Arram, where the mGiderhAir fern grows plentifully. employ 1t as n substitute for tea.
 The loss to tho New York banks by the stealings of their own officers during the past ten years has amounted to within a few dollars of g, 800, boo.
 Great finds of gold have been made in Korea, and enterprising Americans arc al, ready at work there showing the simple natives what real energy iS
 The ratio of deaf mutes in the world Is l to l.GOU people, There arS upward oi 10, GOO such unfortunates in the United States, l, 0Oo, 900 in the world.
 The term viking Is thus defined by ( traveller in Norway: Vik means creek and ing means people, wherefore viking means people of the creeks. the creeks oi old being, of course, the nords of today.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-09
GLADSTONE AT eIeHTY-Flve.

In office or out each new birthday deepenA the love and admiration 0f the English speaking race for William Ewart Glad stone. Press
 All hail to the sturdy veteran of honest government who emerged from Tory big. otry to become in the councils of state the great apostle of common humanity Phil adelphia Record.
 MT. Gladstone celebrated his eighty fifth birthday anniversary in part by one of the strongest declarations concerning the AT. menian atrocities that have yet been deliv. cred. d.-PittsbuVg Dispatch.
 Although he has laid aside the Liberal leadership, his influence, like his physical powers. has not begun to decline. The Grand Old Man is becoming in the eyes oi his countrymen grander as he grows older Toronto Mail.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-09

THERE seems to be two forces at work, one trying to make the public believe that the reported Armenian outrages never occurred, the other trying to impress their truth upon the public. The weight of evidence seems, unfortunately. to be that the worst reports are but too true. It is 10 be hoped that the differences do not come from the fact that the news Is fuI- nished by rival news agencies. that one got a scoop" and the oth,r is trying to dis credit it's story. But It looks that way.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-09
WINTER sTYLEs IN DRESS.

Special Features of the eScason-ProdigalIty of Materials and TrimminEs-Tea Gowns.
 This years winter fashions differ from last years winter fashions in de- tails. There are new materials, new colors, new trimmings. but the cut of the garments in many instances is es- sentially the same. The plain skirt re- mains with us, though its variations have been manifold. We still delight in fancy waists and continue to pin our predilections to a sleeve of excessive ann plitude. To balance this fidelity we have shown ourselves anxious to be off with the old love of moire and on with the comparatively new love of brocade, re- serving corner in our hearts for satin, with its soft, smooth face The newest material we are called upon to honor is moire scintillate, which comes in all colors and is used aliko for skirts and entire dresses.
 The present season is characterized by reckless extravagance. Greater variety and richer materials have seldom, if ever before, prevailed. Every sort of fabric between serge, velvet and translucent gauge is employed for dresses and "AoPS' All SoAVs anu SohuAl4oA OA tLAu- mings are ill evidence, and there is a strange and senseless association of furs and flowers, feathers, lace and mock jewels. We are extravagant even in our petticoats. Materials that our great grandmothers would have put into their best Sunday frocks we lavish upon the skirts which we wear every day beneath cloth dresses.
 In tailor gowns the color ranges from the soberest tints to quite gay maroon. Maroon, by the bye, is favorits color
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-09
Terrible Record.

A French journal relates an incident in which O naughty functionary received what in the vernacular of rustic Amer ica would be called meat come'up- pance. "- This naughty person was a member of the chamber of deputies and much given to long speeches.
 One day he found another deputy con- Yersipg in the lobby with a man whose face seemed familiar to him. but whom he could not remember. Ho fancied the man must be an intruding journalist
 Pardon me-" he said to the other man, "but whom have we here?"
 Allow me to introduce to you" an- swered the deputy, "the man who has written more falsehoods and stupidities than any other man living"
 "IndeedP' said tho great man. ''Then my supposition was correct that ho is . journalist?"
 "Not at all. He is the official stenog- raphsr of the Youths Com panion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-09
Now the tariff is off on cer- tain lines, the cost cannot
 be considered.
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Have sold nearly all our Ul- sters here, but were not so for tunate in the New York store, the demand for Listers there this season being very limited. We have shipped them here and they must be sold. You cannot buy next season as good quality of material as these are for the money. Already or ders are placed, on woolens for next seasons Listers and we know about the price under the new tariff. But we shall close them no matter what the cost as we always show men goods every season.
 What is an Ulster good for! To take place of an Over coat any time, to use as storm coat always, to drive or walk with in zero weather.
 No garment you wear that is so useful or comfortable will last so long as an Ulster. Next years prices will be
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-09

for street wear Among old favorites that never die is tho Eton jacket. Vel vet jackets are much the rage just now, with cloth skirts.
 For formal dinners elaborate gowns are worn. the principal difference between these and ball gowns being the sleeves The ball gown has as little sleeves as possible, while the dinner gown almost invariably has elbow sleeves.
 The matinee jacket and skirt have pushed the fascinating tea gown quite out of the drawing room, but it holds its ground in the boudoir and claims and deserves the patronage of every woman who has leisure to wear a negh gee garment. The newest tea gowns are made, many of them, of the soft wool crepon which so appropriately lends its graceful folds to the essential languor of this gown of ease In addition to the usual amplitude of front and back, this sensun's tea Gowns IuXuTIaie in a wealth of neck and shoulder trimming. The luxury of tho present season Is also exem- plifiCd in tho lounEiuT and dressing gowns made in the new 'zenana" cloth, which stimulates quilted silk lined with eluCT uOWn. InSEc dfc dlSoN very CnaEu- ing gowns of French flannel, with silk Innings and fur trimmings. 4 pretty model likely to be copied many times is in Crcpon with silk front and revers- FlounCcs of lace, ai,ird "a the sleeves. shoulders and skirt. traES:nc:n au other wise simple gown into Qalte a dressy affair ALICE NARNUM.
 Emhroidervu s-.Shirgs. o.enwork. and with lace ins, -::un, arc fashionable to wear with slippers and low shoes. For street only plain colors are worn, either silk. lisle thread or fine cotton.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-09
Handsome Table Covers.

Very effective table covers are made of alternate squares or half squares of basket flannel and velveteen. One made of two shades of brown is very pretty, and another of brown and lemon color is particularly effective The spread should be lined. It is not necessary that tho cntiro lining should be of expensive material. Unbleached factory cloth will answer. provided that the facing is deep No border is requisite, but if one prefers to have it this should be of vel vcteen and the facing of contrasting col or
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-09
Oyster pattics.

Put tho oysters in their liquor on the fro until they come to a scald; then take them of and put in a sieve to drain. Strain some of the liquor and add to it enough butter and flour to thicken. with q little parsley and mace. Heat this and put the oysters into it. Line n small patty pan with puff paste and bake a light brown. When done, fill with the oysters. The patties should ho served and eaten as soon as prepared. as the gravy. soaking into the pastry, will make it moist and heavy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-09
A Good Furnltnre Polish.

A good furniture polish may be made by putting equal parts of spirits of wine, vinegar and olive oil in a largo bottle and shaking thoroughly every day for a week. when it will be ready for use. This polish should be applied 10 the fur nituro with a soft woolen cloth and thoroughly rubbed in. If the furniture is very dirty, it may be rubbed clean with woolen cloth dipped in kerosene. It is worth knowing, because cheap or easily procured, that one-third turpen- tine and two-thirds sweet oil make an excellent furniture polish.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-09
At the Baarding House.

He drew long breath. Being skill ful draftsman, he did this with compara- tive ease.
 ''I beg your pardon, he said to the landlady, with some severity, "rd like to know. madam, when I'm ever going to get anything to suit me in this house" "
 When you pay your board bill, re- piled the landlady, with charming Adams avenue aplomb.
 He assumed a business air at once.
 ''Please be a little more definite he said, and resumed his labors on the steak in front of him.-Detroit Free Press
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-09
KNITTED SOLE FOR SLIPPER.

O strip of paper is pasted. On founda- ton of 12 st. (stitches) knit in rounds, going back and forth as follows:
 First round-Sl. (slip) ths first st. as if going to purl. the five times alternately 1 k. (knit plainl. Gl. the next st. i'll the same manner as the first st. finally k. Next follow l04 rounds like the proceed ing round. Divide the st. on two needles, so that the slipped st. comes on one needle and the knitted st. on the other needle. Slip the cardboard into the open ing and cast off the st. together.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-09
Knitted Snles.

This is the season for knitted slippers; hence the following directions from Tine Modern Priscilla will be welcome to any one who wants to save the cost of the shoemaker's soles This sole is work
 ed with gray wool and two tino wooden knitting needles. It is composed of n double layer of knitting. interlincd with a cardboard sole, on the odgo of which
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-09
STIRRED UP BY SHELBY.
The Pennsylvania Member Made
 a Sensation In the House.
sAvAGELY ATTACKED HIS PARTY.

The Opponents of the Cariisle Currency BM
 Get Together and Decide to Force . Vote.
 The Senators Are Already Discussing the
 BIIl-Mr. Jones Talks.
 WASHINGTON. Jan. 9.-Further debate on Mir LOdge's resolution asking for in- formation why the American ships had been withdrawn from Hawaiian waters took place in the senate. MT. Palmer (Dem., nls.) delivered a speech against the resolution, regarding 1t as an invasion by the senate of the powers of the president.
 He defended the acts of the present ad- minlstration in Hawaiian affairs. His TO- marks provoked a number of interrup-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-09
Fanny nnNrnport III.

NEW YORK. Jan. Glowing to the ill., ness of Miss Fanny Davenport, the per tormanco of "Gismonda" Ut tho Fifth Avenue theater was not given last night. Miss Davenport is confined to her aparb- ments with a severe cold. and op the ad- vice of her physician she decided noo to appear nt the theater
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-09
-aa 5s- 5@1 9cuucrat.
0. and M. T. MALoNEY. Pua11sHrns.

THE Hawaiian policy has come to aH end. Ambassadors of the rejected queen came to Washington for naught. They hoped to reinterest the administration in the restoration of royalty. but were frankly told by the president that his plans in that direction had failed and he could move no further save by command of congress.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-09
Ne HappIness In Ills.

Fathsr-why don't you work, my nonf If you only knew how much hap uansss work brings. you would begin at moa.
 gen-Pathsr, am trying to lead a uta of salf denial in which happiness suia 70 figure. De net tempt me. --ps- kruit Free PrsAa ..-s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-09
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 feaFs Tr1iy, SAMUEL CHERRY.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-09
Fourth Glass Postmasters.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.-The following fourth class postmasters were appointed:
 New York-Collins Center. E- K. White.
 Davidsville F. M. Der key; East Sandy, J. K Hagerty; Necta- rine. T. B. McFadden; Sinnamahoning, D. P Baird.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-09
BUSY LEGISLATORS.

Both Branches of Pennsylvania's Legisla-
 turs Convene Tonight.
 HARRISBURG. Jan. 9.-Both branches of the legislature will reconyene this evening at s o'clock. The greatest interest at taches to the proceedings of the house, as committees in that body will be announc- ed by Speaker Walton. and tho legislative hopper will Dc opened to receive bills.
 4 joint session of the legislature will be held Thursday noon to compute the vote for governor and other state officers at the lAte election