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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-02-06
Training Girls.

The rich of today NAV be the poor of to-
morrow. and il is absolutely necessary for
aelf preservation that girls horn in afflu
emit circumstances lie tauuht some trade or
profession whereby in case of reverses
they NAV earn honest livelihoods. How
many girls in society, If thrown upon the
world, could earn SO a week. Can they
cook? Let their own tables tell the sad
and indigcstible tale. Are they good
chambermaidsY How is it possible when
going up and down stairs gives them back
aches2 Have they scientific knowledge of
the pianos over which they have wasted
priceless huursp Have they a thorough
knowledge of their own language' Does
o smatterng of French qualify them for
teachingY All, know all about It'll l
have gone through the phases of early lux
ury and subsequent battling with the
world, So kcCnly do feel the shortcom-
ings of my own sex and the utter misery
consequent upon them that, were
mother possessed of millions, my daugh
tiers should all be taught the Indispensable
art of coo ing and whatever art, profcs
sion or TRACE for which they displayed apti
tude
AS a rule, women are incompetent
workers, not because they have not the
brains, but because they are specifically
educated The wonder to me is that won
en- do SO well, considering their miserable
training and the traditions of society that
are absorbed with their mothers milk.
girls decentralization begins with birth
and is almost thoroughly accomplished
when she puts on long dresses. AS a baby
she is made to look pretty; as a child at
dancing school she hears about beaux and
beauty; at day school there is much less
mental training than there is study of
"style" and vapid accomplishments. The
consequence is that boys starting with no
greater natural advantages than their sis
tiers far outstrip them ON arriving at ma
turity. Nothing less than inherent genius
has saved the female sex from driveling
idiocy. Nature has been so generous that
n is nbout time common sense and educa
ton came to its assistance
And, first Of all. women in what is
He'd society," must themselves learn
ID then teach their DAUGHTERS to resbect
work. irrespectiyely of sex Why should
The man merchant be socially welcome and
re woman merchant socially ostracizedg
I; il n virtue in Mr.. Stewart to sell dry
mods and n crime in Mrs or Miss Blank
TO sell bonnctsp A Chinaman would come
TO this conclusion were he n locker on in
New York Not LONG 400 advised n vonng
friend If nina suddonlv reduced in cir
cumstauces TO 90 into the millinery busi
ness lyon have exquisite taste. " said
The occupation is thoroughly womanlv
If Won please ladylike and in few wears
Won will make more money than von can
in anv other wav. ~ dare saw Won are
right - renlied INV society ridden friend
,hnt 7 cannot bring myself toit NV rela.
tives and aoouaintanoes would not sneak
to me-
Browbeaten nv tradition. this vounp
woman went out as ooverness and n sweet
life she leads. being bullied by the chill.
dren and nntronized nv the narents A
woman oomnetent to snnerintend the ed
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-02-06
MISCELLANY.
The Dead Babe.


Last night, as my dear babe lay dead,
In agony knelt and said;
"Oh Godl what have done,
Or in what way offended thee,
That thou shouldst take away from me
My little son?
Il Upon the thousand useless lives,
Upon the guilt that Wanting thrives,
Thy wrath we're better SPENT
Why should'st thou take my little son?
Why should'st thou vent thy wrath upon
This innocent2'
Last night, as my dear babe lay dead,
Before mine eyes the vision spread
OF things that might have been
Lcentious riot. cruel strife,
Forgotten prayers, a wasted life
Dark red with sini
Then. with soft music in the air,
saw another vision there:
Shepherd, in whose keep
A little lamb. my little child,
OF worldly wisdom indebted,
Lay fast asleep.
Last night, as my dear babe lay dead,
In those two messages read
wisdom manifest;
And, although my arm be chlldless now,
am content, to him bow
who knoweth best.
Eugene Field, in the Chicago Record
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-02-06
Care of the Chatting Dish.

1t should not be forgotten by those who
own them that chatting dishes need espe-
cial care to keep them bright and attractive
for the table. The pans should not be put
in water when washed, but the water put
In them, and the nickel surface carefully
wiped and polished over with piece of
chamois. If PARTICLES of whatever has been
cooked adhere to the sides, clean them off
with grease and salt, then wash with
clean, hot soapsuds, rinse and dry care
fully
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-02-06
Household Notes.
Training Schools For Mattresses,

Mrs Emma p. Ewing, talking recently
of housekeepers and servants, said, WON
en- unacquainted with the routine of
Homework expect far too much of their
servants" She considers that plan to
start normal school for servants is be-
ginning kitchen reform at the wrong end.
More needed, too, in her opinion, than
training schools for servants are those for
mistresses. I'VE shall never, " she says,
"have skilled household labor until we
have mistresses skilled in such labor them
selves. No college or school that leaves
the instruction of pupils in household sci
ence to their parents is fully abreast of the
advanced thought of the age"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-02-06
The Bathtub.

Girls, clear skin is the first requisite
of personal beauty, and to secure it good
digestion is absolutely necessary. If the
digestion is perfect, perfect health is tho
result, SO it resolves itself into the fact
that to have any 1.-THE of beauty you must
have perfect health The bathtub Is a
good place to go to hunt both. Exchange
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-02-06
To Tougher China.

The old fashioned but very effectual way
of toughoning glass or china consists in
placing the articles to be toughened into a
large kettle or copper (of course folding
cloths, etc. round the things to keep
them from knocking together) In enough
cold water to cover them entirely. Bring
this water to the boil, let it boil for some
time, then lift the pan off the fire and do
not touch its contents till the water is
perfectly cold
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-02-06
Mrs. Stannard,a Eads.

The pet fad of Mrs Arthur Stannard
John Strange Wntcr) is old china, and
she has several complete sets that are more
than 100 years old. One of her favorite
rooms, panclod and furnished with dark
oak, is decorated entirely with old blue
china Her peculiar superstition is that
two bits of gray fur which she has had
ever since she was 3 years old are her tails
mans, and she always carries them about
with her
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-02-06
Gliding Castor Oil.

A French mother says; "Oh to give the
castor oil, it ees not mooch troubles One
leetle pan, ware clean over leetle fire, and
in the pan the oil. Make 1t ware warm and
then break into it one egg which makes
the omelet, with pinch Of salt to flavor
and bit of jelly to make it pretty. 1t ees
quite easy, assure you"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-02-06

Damp salt well rubbed into the hair at
night and left till morning and then
combed out will remove dandruff, and II
repeated once or twice month will keep
the scalp in good condition.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-02-06

lone now sees occasionally" said a
stroller "a woman carrying a dress suit
case She may under some circumstances
use it to carry an evening dress or some
special costume, or she may use it as it is
now very commonly used among men-as
a general travelling bag New York Sun
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-02-06

A nice way to keep wax for the work
basket Is to fill half shells of English wal
nuts with melted wax, fastening the two
half shells closely together at ono end
There will then be a small space at the
other end, through which the thread will
slip when the wax is being used.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-02-06
The Cracker Habit.

II children must nibble at crackers be-
tween meals, as seems necessary in some
families, the best cracker to provide for
the purpose is one made of whole wheat,
The cracker habit, which includes the
many sweet and rich varieties, is by no
means a good one for youthful digestion
Health
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-02-06
A Cory Corner For Skirts.

The very latest fad in house furnishing
is box couch. This is really quite con
venient for long tailed gowns that persist
in dragging on closet floors and crush with
folding, The couch will fit into bow
window nicely and piled with pillows is
really delightful lounging place.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-02-06

If rice or oatmeal or anything of that
kind seems determined to cook to the bot
tom of the vessel. put thin piece of tin
or sheet iron between the kettle and the
stove.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-02-06

KEEP your blood pure and healthy
and you will not have rheumatism.
Hoods Sarssparilla givesl.the blood
vitality and richness.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-02-06
The HOUSEHOLD,
Lullaby.

Eyes of blue
Looking at me,
Full of surprise,
What do they see7
Deep and clear,
Wisdom God'given;
Too wise for earth
So fresh from heaven.
Ruby red lips
Smiling apart.
Fair, downy head
Close to my hearti
Soft DER my cheek
His dear hand does steal;
Like rose petal
The pink of his heel.
Tightly hold him
And rock him to rest.
Sweetly he cuddles
Down to his rest;
Long be the years
Ere he's taken from me,
Happy and sweet
His precious life be.
Snowy lids falling
DER eyes so blue;
Caught from the skies
As baby came through.
Worlds of wisdom
In them there lies;
Nothing so sweet
As the blue of his eyes.
Darling all dimpled
And fair of facel
Sleeping so sweetly
In loving embrace.
Sweetest and fairest
Babe in the land;
Nothing so dear
AS the wee, chubby hand.
Angels defend thee
From paths of sin,
Guide tiny feet
Safely towards him,
Keep him from errors
That many do meet,
Lead to the Father
My baby's pink feet.
Close to my heart
The tiny form rests,
Sleep sweetly on,
My fairest and best.
The Shepherd will keep thee
Safe from the storm.
Rock.a-bye, sweetheart
Baby, sleep onl Selected.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-02-06

When you give sick people raw oysters,
cut off the tough part and give them only
the eye. 1t is digestible and palatable
Never season highly for sick person.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-02-06

If sheets or tablecloths are wrung by
putting the selvage through the wringer
the edges will not curl up and they will
iron much easier
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-02-06

To remove rust from knives cover the
blades with sweet oil for day or two and
then rub with lump Of fresh lime
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-02-06

Stains Of apples, peaches and pears on
linen will often yield to a bath of kero
sene Soak for six hours
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-02-06

MANY pairs of sandals have been re-
covere" - Pnmpeii. The soles are
fastened with nails.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-02-06

CHILDREN Cry for Pitchers Castoria
CHILDREN Cry for Pitchers Csstoris
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-15
BROOKLYN BRIEFS.

Another full house attended tke kirmess last night. The stage performance was good and the rush for the refreshment room was greater than any evening since the opening. A number of the employees of Smith X Griggs. the Waterbury Buckle Co, Plume E Atwood and the Oakville Pin Co: sat down to supper. Clam chow der will be served tonight. The dramatic club will present the ever popular drama, ''Shauns nsAroon," introducing new special ties and new songs. The family matinee ct o'clock to- morrow is sure to draw an immense crowd. The Fairy of the Fountain" will be repeated and the price of admission will be Ave cents. All school children and their parents are respectfully invited to attend.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-15
Mir. Gray's Career.

INDIANAPOLIS, Feh l5.-IsaaU Pusey Gray was born in Chester county, Pa, !, Oct Is, lS2S. He was tho son of John Hanna Gray. His ancestors all belonged to the Society of Friends his great grand father having cmigrated from England with William P, nm and settled in Chester county His parents moved from renn- sylvania to lrbana O., in lS36; thence to Montgomery county in lS39; thence 10 New Madison Darke county. in l>+3 There they died,
 Isaac Gray received common school education. and Neing ambitious and of studious habits he early entered upon the study of law. His poverty however com pelled him tp accept cicrkship in Il mcr- cantile house at New NJ Mldisun. Here hIs close application and strict integrity soon raised him To a partnership in the hu>i- ness, and in few years he became solo proprietor Ot the establishment In lS51 be removea his family to Union City, Ind. where he resided for many years, and where after successfully continuing the mercantile business for few years he entered upon the practice of law.
 MT Gray was colonel of the Fourth In diana cavalry ip the civil war Ho made q good rcco Il and remained until dis charged on account O. i'll he4ltL. Return ing homo he rCyaiued his wasted energies and re enter ed the One Hundred and For. tieth Indiana infantry. In lS66 ho was selected as the candidate for congress against the Hon George W. Julian. who had long represented that district in the house of rcpr ntatlves. After close contest he va, defea: el by about 300 votes.
 His Political Record.
 Two years later he was selected to the state senate where he remained four years, In July. so. he was rendered the consu- late at 1t. Thomas. West Indies, but Mr. Gray declined the honor. As a young man he was a member of the Whig party. but acted with the Republicans during the war
 Since 1>sl bo has been an active mem. ber of the Democratic party. serving as a member of tho Indiana d legation to the liberal Republican convention in 1872. He was nominatd by exclamation on the Democratic ticket for lieutenant governor was elected to that honorable position in 1876 and was renominated for the same place in >Nn by the statc convention. In 1884 Mir. Gray was elected governor of In diana on the Demo, ratio ticket and served his full term.
 After retiring from that office he fol lowed the practice of his profession in this city in partnership with his son. Pierre Gray, until ho was called to the Mexican mission by President Cleveland about two years ago
 In 1850 hc married Miss Eliza Jaqua Of Darke county. Q. They have two children living-Pierre. who is a lawyer in this city, and Bayard, who has been acting as his fathers private secretary in Mexico, Mir. Gray wielded large influence in the politics of Indiana; had an excellent judg- ment of men and things; was well bal anced by knowledge and experience and had a handsome personal appearance and courteous address.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-15
SILK PLfNT BURNED.
The Largest Factory In Paterson, V. J.
 Destroyed by Tire.

The Largest Factory In Paterson, -. J.,
 Destroyed by Tire.
 PATERSON. \ l.. Feb. l5.-Doherty X Wadeworth's silk plant one of the largest in the city. was totally destroyed by fire The loss on the stock. building and ma- chinery Is estimated by the owners at S301 0u0. The insurance Is about SGio, OOn
 The fire was first discovorel in tho weaving shop and spread to the elevator shaft. It swept over tho entire building with great rapidity. and within two hours the walls cavod in. The north wall fell on . dwelling. crushing it to tho ground Fortunately the two families who occu. pied the house had vacated the promises as soon as the fire in the mill was discov- cred. All their furniture and belongings however. wore carried down in the wreok.
 Tho firemen. who responded quickly to the call. worked hard to save the factory. but without avail. The factory was To- cated at tho corner of Elm and Beach streets, and 1,000 hands were employed there. Tho firm manufactured broad silk. Tho flames could be soon all over the city and for many miles around No one was injure1 by tho falling walls. although many of the flrcmsn had narrow escapes
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-15
As A BED

We are glad to announce that We have received another lot of these popular couch beds. As a :ouch 1t Is both useful and ornamental,an as A bed it is in DO way different from a regular mattress and spring bed
 Our line of spring goods Is now com plete. except that We shall not have the baby carriages ready for your inspection unul next week. We feel justly proud as we look over the new and elegant goods Tn our warerooms and we feel that the care and time expended in selecting the best goods in the market. at the lowest prlces' will be appreciated by our fri' ndF,
 Remember that We are selling goods every day, even if it is early for the spring rush. and those who buy now Will have the most complete stock of house furnishings ever shown in this state to select from.
 We furnish the house complete Fmni- ture of every description, carpets. crock cry. glassware. tinware. wooden~"re- Glenwood and Quaker stoves and ranges.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-15
u HUNG CHANG ON TOP.
Has His Yellow Jacket Again and wIll
 lie Peace Euyoy to Japan.

TIEN-TsIN, Feb, la-The emperor has reConferred upon Li Hung Chang the vel low jacker. the peacock ea hor and al the other honoTs Q, which he had been de- prived
 His ma sesty has sulnm0ncd him to pro ceed immediately to Peking, where he will be given an audience hy the emperor Thence he will proceed with all hasto to Japan to arrange terms Of peace NirerOy Wang Wen Shao will take temporary charge O. affairs in Pei Yang,
 LONDON, Feb 5.--Tho Eerlin corre- spondcn. ot Tho S audard teiegraphs ha he Is informed ha Japan declines 10 for, mula :erms of peace She has invi cd the powers O discover the amount of in demniy China is willing to pay and the terri; ory she Is willing O cede.
 SHANGHAI. Feb l5.-lt Is reported that Admiral Ting the Chinese naval com, mander. and the general comma n ling the Chinese forces on the island of Liu-kung- Tao, in the harbor of Wei Hai- Wei. nave committed suicide
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-15
ISAAC P. GRAY.

on a stretcher to the American hospital Mrs. Gray and Consul General Critten- den were with him at the time of his death. He had been sick all the way down from St Louis
 WASHINGTON, Fob l5.-The news of the death of Isaac r. Gray. United States minister 10 Mexico. was received with sin cere expressions of regret in this city. He was in Washington very recently. having como here at the commencement of the recent trouble between Mexico and Guate- mala an consulted the president and sec retAry of stmte us to the best means of pre- venting war between tho two countries He had previously been spending some time in Indiana at the bedside of a sick aon
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-15

Isaac Anderson a .ustice of the peace of South RiV0r. near Now Brunswick. V. l.. was found dead in bed
 A mcpstor henodt was given at che Buckingham thenter. ouisvilie ts IAisa fund fur Eugene Y lchs
 Henry D. i'rlhe, us. one nf BroOklyn's . bc known riuimrn and f'nanolerS Gisd at h's home fru =; pneumonia
 Tho h nights cf Lahor delegates in sss- sion at olumiuS q. have decided to form sn indei eGdsnt association.
 Three mere bodies wers washed ashore Gt Live paoI \. =. on tSs wreck of the ElrGees,er schooner Clara F. Friend
 1;s eel of ths runrayen syndiaAts'a . new yAeht NGltyrie III. which is ts osa test for he Amerit as cup will bs laid iR Glasgow early n N weaS.
 DiastuiticS hrvr arisen t,'ween the Si- amcsr And fhs frencn ou ths eli bank Of the Nick ng rINor. near AHaIaouu. and serious disturbances have occurred
 Tho health authorities of Camden. \. J., havo bc n kept husy trying to cheek the typhoid fever epidemic shsre. and now Ekev are eonfronted with the SsssAitpo1.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-15
HOT TEMPERANCE CRUSADE
Women |" sioux City singing Hymn, In
 Saloons.

SlUUA CI.N. la. Feb l5.-The temper anco crusade f the w. C. T. L. has crcat cal a scn>ation in sioux City. Not sinco the days vixen Rev. Mir. Maddock was killed hy an assassin while wAging WAT on saloons has thore been such n temper anCo revival About 2u0 women marched from saloon To saloon singing bymns and reading la harkeepers rhe section Of the Martin lguor law which they have been violating
 At John Mande:sc hcid's place the ladies received a hot reception Mandersoheid called them all sorts of names and com- lnOncod pushing them toward the door In the rush 10 escape n pumber of women wCrC hurt. The women say they will continuO the crusade
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-15

Mems Half Hose. Mems fine cashmere wool half hose in a variety of shades. regular price soc, Saturday 2lc
 Mems Underwear Mems heavy scarlet wool underwear in fast colors and all sizes. regular price %. Saturday 624c
 Mems Half Hose. Mems fine imported fast black half hose. double soles. regular price 25c, Saturday l5c
 Mems shirts. Mems heavy blue flannel shirts. double and single breasted. regular price l 50. Saturday S7c
 Mems Underwear Mems fine all wool undershirts in nalural and camel's hair. regular price 25 and l.50. Saturday 75c
 Mems Shirts Mems fine sateen twilled serge negi- gee shirts. made in the very best styles. regular price 75c. Saturday soc
 Mems Underwear. Mems camels hair and natural wool underwear. regular price l l.l9. Satur- day 6Ic
 Mems Socks. Mems heavy, cotton socks in mixed shades. regular price S.. Saturday 4c
 Mems Handkerchiefs. Mems fancy border handkerchiefs. regular price l0c, Saturday 4c
 Mems SuspeudeTs Mems fancy web suspenders in large variety of styles, regular price 25c. Saturday l24C
 Mems Shirts. Mems heavy domet flapnel shirts. .hght and dark shades. regular price 5Oc. Saturday 35e
 Mems NeekweaT. Mems fine satin and silk neckwear in a large variety of styles. regular price soc. Saturday 2jC
 Mems Overalls. Mans heaEg- -hlna-nxeEalls. warranted not to rip. regular price 69c. Satur- day 4SC
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-15
INTENSE COLD IN EUROPE.
Eighty Deaths Caused by It In London In
 Four Days.

Eighty Deaths Caused by It In London In
 Four Days.
 LONDON. Feh l5.-Onc hundred cor oners' inQues have been held in London in the pas four days. and in so of the cases the in enso cold was the direct or in. direc; cause of dea Il. Many dea hs from tho same cause are repor ed from Inc prov inces
 Advices from he cont inent show lhn the cold woa her prevails in lhe whole of central Europe. The snowfall has been phenomenal The Hungarian State rail way Is entirely snow bound Dynamite has been used without succ ess in efforts to blast the frozen snowdrlfts. Railway communication Eetween Baden and Wur- temborg is interrupted. The Rhine and all its tributaries are frozen from Cologne to Mannheim. Many people have been frozen to death in Bavaria All the game is perishing owing to the fact that 1t Is impossible for wild birds and animals to get wato:. \ terrible storm is raging in the Adriatic.