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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-05
Brown Bread Recipe,

A Rhode Island housewife contributes this recipe to Good Housekeeping:
 Three half pint cupfuls of Indian cornmo cal, samo of ryemeal, one e-half or twO-thirds cupful of molassos. ac- cording to taste, sour milk enough to mix-it will depend somewhat upon the kind of meal and the consistency of tho milk. It will be better if the milk is solid 'bonnyclabber" and will probably tako abont 3 cupfuls, half teaspoonful of saloratus stirred in tho milk and a little salt. Steam four hours, taking caro not to let the water stop boiling Set ill tho oven to form Il top crust, if liked. Use no sweet milk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-05
NEW CROCHET WORK.
IT IS AN EMBROIDERY KNOWN AS
 CANVAS CROCHET.
This Promises to Divide Honors With Gro,

This Promises to Divide Honors With Gro
 chetIng Over NIolds-The Materials Re-
 quired Arc Not Only Simple, but Inex-
 pensIve and Easily Obtained.
 The new art of crochet embroidery, known also as canvas crochet, is a fresh proof that the possibilities of startling novelties in crochet work are by no means exhausted. The method of cro- cheting over molds has not yet lost its popularity, and fresh ideas are continu- ally being added to this line of decora- tion. This does not, however, prevent another novelty from appearing and di- viding honors with it.
 One great advantage claimed for crochet embroidering is that the mate- rials called for are so simple, so inex-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-05

Women know the influence of beauty on men; men rarely admire Q beautiful invalid, but they do admire woman in whom is blended good features and per feet health.
 There is no secret about a woman's beauty; it all lies in the care she devotes to herself, to removing from her system all poisonous impurities, and keeping at bay those fearful female diseases.
 The flashing eye, elastic step, and bril- liant complexion are never companions of a womb trouble; only the distressed expression and aches, pains, blues, faint ness, dizziness, bearing-down feeling, etc, keep it company.
 Lydia E. PinkhGm's Vegetable Com pound removes female troubles promptly, and cleanses, invigorates, and conss- auently beautifies, the form of woman. Women, the world over, pay homage to it, and praise it's discOverer. Your drug gtst sells moro of it than all other female mudicines.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-05
He Knew Him.

Washington. hearing that the colored sentinels could not be trusted, went out one night to ascertain if the report was correct. The countersign was Cam bridge" and the general, disguised, as he thought, by large overcoat, ap- preached Q colored sentry.
 "Who goes there?' cried the sentinel.
 "A friend" replied Washington.
 "Friend, advance onarmed and give the oountersign, said the oolored man.
 Washington came up and said, "Rox> bury"
 "No, sah," was the response.
 "Medford," said Washington.
 "No, sah," returned the colored sol dier.
 Charleston, said Washington.
 The colored man immediately ex- claimed, ''I tell you, Massa Washing ton, no man go by here 'out he say CambridgeP'-Youth's Companion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-05
Soup Fit For a Queen.

If you have any ambition in the way of slipping a soup of which Queen Vic toria is said to be especially fond. follow this recipe: Take half pound of pearl barley and sot ill q stewpan with 8 pints of veal stock. Simmer very gently for an hour and a half. Remove one third to another soup pot, rub the rest through sieve, pour it to the whole barley, add half pint of cream, season with little salt, stir till very hot and sarYa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-05
Lemon Honey For Layer Cake.

Into ounces of fresh butter and a oupful of sugar, melted together, stir the beaten yolks of 3 eggs, into which have been mixed the grated peel of a large lemon. Stir over the fire till it be- gins to thicken and then add the juice of the lemon. Continue stirring till as thick as honey, then pour into jelly tumblers and cover. This recipe from Good Housekeeping makes delectable filling for larger cake.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-05
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CROCHET DESIGN FOR BRACES

the ground with amazing rapidity. The needle must hu held somewhat flat against tho canvas whilo working, in order to keep the top of the stitch even and firm.
 Numbered with several popular de- signs, sketched by the authority quoted, is one for a gentleman's braces. It is worked on silk canvas. The pattern is continuous. The edges are turned in and crochctod over. The braces can be lined with bright colorod silk, if preferred to q white lining.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-05

late, and to lis ten to their inn passioned discus sions of the sub ject one would conclude tn at this kind of poli- tics was peculiar to republican in stitutions. But the United States )nover saw a boss who could com
 paro with Cecil J ohn Rhodes,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-05
Edible SnaMs.

Daughter-Yho paper says that edible snails are advertised in English restau- rants.
 old Lady-Land sakesl Who'd ever "a thought that edible snails were it to eat Now York Weekly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-05
SinCulAr.

He-I haven't any uso for a man with no vices
 She-That's strange. l thought oppo- site temperamsnts wers attracted to oace other-Br0skIyn Life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-05
Set Right.

wool-What timo Is itt
 Van Pclt-The o'clock editions of the evening papers arc just out. Wool (sets his watch)-l thought It must be about half past 4.-New York World,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-05
A USEFUL CHAIR.

It Is Comfortable For Invalids and Very
 Rcstfnl to Weary Housewives.
 The common piazza chair with woven rush bottom and back offers aE excel lent and inexpensive foundation on which to build an ideal chair for pure comfort. A Jod one, with broad arms and high back for supporting the head, may be purchased for about $2, 50 and is now found in almost every country I store. Such chair can be made not only comfortable to convaleScing in-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-05
Great Results.

Clcrk-How was that underwear sold you!
 CustomCr-F Fine! gave it tn our night watchman, and II" hasn't CluSvd his eyes sincr. --C CInthlrr nMd Furnishcr.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-05

HOODS PILLS cure Liver Ills, Biliousness, Indigestion, Headache. A oleasant laxative. All Druggists.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-05
His Vocation.

Hoax-I'm going to take cOrnet lessons from Professor Blowhnrd.
 Joax-Going 10 take him for your tooter, ahf-Philndelnhia Record.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-05
SOUTH AFRICAN POLITICS.

Sir Hercules Robinson Returns to Cape
 Colony as Governor.
 Tho American people have been greatly interested in political bossism of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-05
PEARCE AND PLENTY
WHERE TIRE TolLERS AND THE MoIL
 FRS EAT IN LONDON.

Bart Kennedy Describes q Restaurant Where a Meal Can Be Had For Cents The British workingman at Close Rango A Place Where All Are Suspected.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-05
PRETTY
AND ATTRACTIVE WOMEN.
Their Good Looks Not c Secret
ESPECIAL TO OUR LADY xEADERsl

No matter to what country she belongs, or whether she be black or white, as . woman she desires to look well.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-05
Especial Corrcspondoncc.l

lSpeclal SprrCSlOaucnce'l
 LONDON, March 25.-Pcarce's restau- rant stands on the corner of Waterloo rIad and Now Cut, in tho parish of Lam beth. It is patronized solely by the very poor for this Is the southeast part of this mighty London and is lived in by scarce ly any one savo mechanics, labOrers and others whose lot it is to work tho life out to keep tho life in.
 To tho right as you go into the restau- rant iS n great counter, behind which the cooking Is done and the orders attended to. Girls do the cooking, and two frowsy looking boys act as walters. Tho tables at which the people sit and eat have mar ble tops, the reason of which, I suppose, is because they arc easy to clean. They stalls
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-12-06

declaration of martial law by the French
ae was arrested upon various charges,
among them of communicating military
information to the enemies of France, was
tried and convicted by military tribunal
and sentenced to 20 years. Imprisonment.
Demanded . Record of Proceedings.
Following the course justified by album
dant precedents this government request-
ed from that of France the record OF the
proceedings of the French tribunal which
resulted in Mr.. Walters condemnation.
The request has been complied with to
the extent of supplying copy OF the Of
fetal record, from which appear the con-
stitution and organization of the court,
the charges as formulated and the gen
eral course and result of the trial and by
which it is shown that the accused was
tried in open court and was defended by
counsel. But the evidence in support OF
the charges-which was not received by
the French minister of foreign affairs I'M
til the first week in October-has thus far
been withheld, the French government
taking the ground that it's production In
response to our demand would establish
a bad precedent. The efforts Of our am
bassador to procure it, however, though
impeded by recent changes in the French
ministry, have not been relaxed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-12-06
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
MIR. Cleveland Tells Congress
of Our Foreign Relations
and Finances.
Venezuelan Question Made an
Occasion for Reiterating
Monroe Doctrine.
GreenbackS Should Be Retired
and National Bank Notes
Substituted.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8.-The following
Is President Cleveland's message to
congress:
To THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES:
The present assemblage of the legisla-
tive branch of our government occurs at a
time when the interests of our people and
the needs of the country give especial
prominence to the condition of our for
eign relations and the exigencies of our
national finances. The reports of the
heads of the several administrative de-
partments of the government fully and
dlainly exhibit what has been accom-
plished within the scope of their respec-
tive duties and present such recommends
tions for the betterment of our
country's condition as patriotic and
intelligent labor and observation suggest.
I therefore deem my executive duty
adequately performed at this time by pre-
senting to congress the important phases
of our situation as related to our inter
course with foreign nations and state
ment of the financial problems which con-
front us, emitting, except as they are re-
lated to these topics, any reference to de-
partmental operations.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-12-06
THE GOVERNMENT OF SAMOA.
Poitsion of the United States Both Irk-
some and Unnatural.

Poitsion of the United States Both Irk-
some and Unnatural.
In my last two annual messages called
the attention of congress to the position
we occupied as one of the parties to a
treaty or agreement by which we become
jointly bound with England and Germany
to so interfere with the government and
control of Samoa as in effect to assume
the management of its affairs. On the 9th
day of May, 1894, I transmitted to the
senate special message with accompany
ing documents giving information on the
subject and emphasizing the opinion L
have at all times entertained, that our
situation in this matter was inconsistent
with the mission and traditions of our
government, in violation of the principles
we profess, and in all its phases mlschiev-
GUS and veXatious.
again press this subject upon the at
tention of the congress and ask for such
legislative action or expression as will
lead the way to our relief from obligations
both irksome and unnatural
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-12-06
THE VENEZUELAN DISPUTE.

Further Increase Of European Power
on This Continent Protested Against.
1t being apparent that the boundary
dispute between Great Britain and the re-
public of Venezuela concerning the limits
of British Guiana was approaching an
acute stage, definite statement of the
interest and policy of the United States
as regards the controversy seemed to be
required both on it's own account and in
view of it's relations with the friendly
powers directly concerned. In July last,
therefore, dispatch was addressed to
our ambassador at London for commune
cation to the British government in which
the attitude of the United States was
fully and distinctly set forth. The gen.
eral conclusions therein reached and
formulated are, in substance, that the
traditional established policy of this gov
ernment is firmly opposed to a forcible in
crease by any European power of its ter
ritorial possessions on this continent; that
this policy is as well founded in principle
as it is strongly supported by numerous
precedents; that as a CONSCIENCE the
United States Is Bound to Protest
against the enlargement of the era of
British Guiana in Asrogation of the rights
and against ks- viii Of Vsp~zuela;
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-12-06

that considering the disparity in the
strength of Great Britain and Venezuela
the territorial dispute between them can
be reasonably settled only by friendly and
impartial arbitration and that the report
of such arbitration should include the
whole controversy, and is not satisfied if
one of the powers cor cerned is permitted
to draw an arbitrary line through the ter
ritory in debate and to declare that it will
submit to arbitration only the portion
lying on one side of it. In view of these
conclusions the dispatch in question called
upon the British G ,vernment for definite
answer to the question whether it would
Or would not submit the territorial con-
troversy between itself and Venezuela in
it's entirety tc impartial arbitration.
The answer of the British government
has not yet been received but is expected
shortly, when further communication on
the subject will probably be made to the
congress
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-12-06
THE UPRISING IN HAWAII.
Demand Made For Indemnity in Gases
of Certain Americans.

Demand Made For Indemnity in Cases
of Certain Americans.
Early in JanuIry last an uprising
against the government of Hawaii was
promptly suppressed. Martial law was
forthwith proclaimed and numerous ar
rests were made of persons suspected of
being in sympathy with the Royalist
party. Among these were several citizens
of the United ) ates, who were either con-
victed by a military court and sentenced
to death, Imprisonment, fine or were de-
ported without trial. The United States,
while denying protection to such as had
taken the Hawaiian oath of allegiance, in
sisted that martial law, though altering
the forms of justice, could not supercede
Justice itself and demanded stays of ex-
ecution until the proceedings had been
submitted to this government and knowl-
edge obtaine therefrom tina, our citizens
had receivr d air trial.
The death entences were subsequently
committed, or were remitted on condi-
ton of leaving the island: The cases of
certain Anne leans ARE ted and expelled
by arbitrary orders without formal
charge or trial have had attention and in
some instances have been found to justify
remon STRANGE and claim for indemnity,
which Hawaii has not thus far conceded,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-12-06
OUR RELATIONS WITH GERMANY
The Situation May Demand Restriction
of Her Imports.

The Situation May Demand Restriction
of Her Imports.
Our rela ions sch the states of the Ger
man empire are in some respects typical
of condition of things elsewhere found
in countries whose productions and trade
are similar to our own. The close rival
ries of competing industries; the infiu-
ence OF the delusive doctrine that the in
ternal development of a nation is promot-
ed and its wealth increased by policy
which in undertaking to reserve its home
markets for the exclusive use of its own
producers necessarily obstructs their sales
in oreign markets and prevents free a.
cess to the products of the world The
exports affected are largely American cat,
tie and other food products, the reason as
signed for unfavorable discrimination
being that their consumption is deleteri-
Gus to the public health. Nor or these
difficulties confined to our food products
designed for expectation. Our great in
surance companies, for example, having
built up large business abroad and in
vested large share of their gains in
foreign countries in compliance with the
local laws and regulations, then exist
ing, now fluid themselves within a narrow
ing circle of onerous and unforeseen condi-
lions and ar confronted by the necessity
of retirement from field thus made I'M
profitable, if, indeed, they are not sum-
marly expelled, as some of them have
la ely been from Prussia.
Congress May Have to Take Action.
1t is not to be forgotten that interns-
tional trade mot be one-sided. It's cur
rents are alternating and its movements
should be honestly reciprocal These
considerations should not, however. con-
strain us to submit to unfair discrimina-
ton nor to silently acqiesce in vexatious
hindrances to the enjoyment of our share
of the leg innate advantages of proper
trade relati ms.
If an examination of the situation sug-
gests such mea ;ures on our part as would
involve restrictions similar to these from
which we suffered the way to such a
course is easy. 1t should, however, by
no mean, be lightly entered upon since
henecessity for the inauguration for such
policy would be regretted by the be
sentiment of our people, and because it
naturally and logically might lead to con-
sequences of the gravast character.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-12-06
A SUBSTITUTE CURRENCY.
Increase in National Bank Circulation
Suggested.

increase IN NdC1Onal bdnk SATCuAhtloh
Suggested.
The currency withdrawn by the retire
ment of the United States notes and treas
ury notes amounting to probably less than
1886, 0OO,O 900 might be supplied by such
gold as would be used on the retirement
or by an increase in the circulation of our
national banks. Though the aggregate
capital of those banks now in existence
amounts to more than 1864, 900 900. the
outstanding circulation based on bond
security amounts to only about $l9O,OOO,-
600. They are authorized to issue notes
amounting to 80 per cent of the bonds de-
posted to secure their circulation but in
no event beyond the amount of their cap
ital stock, and they are obliged to pay
per cent tax on the circulation they issue.
think they should be allowed to issue
circulation equal to the par value of the
bonds they deposit to secure it and that
the tax on their circulation should be re-
duced one-fourth of l per cent which
would
Undoubtedly Meet All the Expense
the government incurs on their account.
In addition they should be allowed to
substitute or deposit in lieu of the bonds
now required as security for their circu-
lation those which would be issued for the
purpose of retiring the United States
notes.
The banks already existing, If they de-
sired to avail themselves of the provisions
of the law thus modified, could issue cir
culation in addition to that already out
standing, amounting to $47S, 100000,
which would nearly or quite equal the
CURRENCY proposed to be cancelled. At
any rate I should confidently expect to
see the existing national banks or others
to be organized, avail themselves of the
proposed encouragements to issue circu-
lation and promptly I'LL any vacuum and
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-12-06
PRESIDENTS RECOMMENDATION.
Would Retire Greenbacks and Outstand-
ing Treasury Notes.

Would Retire Greenbacks and Outstand-
ing Treasury Notes.
am convinced the only thorough and
practicable remedy for our troubles is
found in the retirement and cancellation
of our United States notes, commonly
called greenbacks, and the outstanding
treasury notes issued by the government
in payment of silver purchases under the
act of 1890. I believe this could be quite
readily accomplished by the exchange of
these notes for United States bonds of
small as well as large denominations
bearing low rate of interest. They
should be long term bonds, thus increas-
ing their desirability as investments and
because the payment could be well post
poned to period far removed from pres
emit financial burdens and perplexities,
when, with increased prosperity and re-
sources they would be more easily met.
Would Sell Bonds Abroad.
To further insure the cancellation of
these notes and also provide a way by
which gold may be added to our currency
in lieu of them, feature in the plan
should be an authority given to the secre-
tary of the treasury to dispose of the
bonds abroad for gold if necessary to
complete the contemplated redemption
and cancellation, permitting him to use
the proceeds of such bonds to take up
and cancel any of the notes that may be
in the treasury or that may be received by
the government on any account.
The increase of our bonded debt in
:volved in this plan would be amply COM
pensated by renewed activity and enter
prise in all business circles, the restored
confidence at home, the reinstated faith
in our monetary strength abroad and the
stimulation of every interest and industry
that would follow the cancellation of the
gold demand obligations now affecting u.s.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-12-06

lsla nd menacing even some portions of
the coast Besides deranging the COM
mercial exchanges of the island of which
our country takes the predominant share,
this fragrant condition of hostilities, by
arousing sentimental sympathy and in
citing adventurous support among our
people, has entailed earnest effort on the
part OF this government to enforce obedi-
once to our neutrality laws and to prevent
the territory of the United States from
being abused as a vantage ground from
which to aid those in arms against Span
ish sovereignty.
Whatever may be the traditional SYM
pathy of our countrymen as individuals
with the people who seem to be struggling
for larger autonomy and greater freedom,
deepened as such sympathy, naturally
must be in behalf Of our neighbors, yet
the plain duty of their government is to
observe in good faith the recognized obi
cations of International relationship. The
performance of this duty should not be
made more difficult by disregard on the
part OF our citizens of the obligations
growing out of their allegiance to their
country which should restrain them from
violating, as individuals, the neutrality
which the nation of which they are mem
bers is bound to observe in it's relations to
friendly sovereign states.
Interference With American Ships.
One notable instance of interference by
Spain with passing American ships has
occurred. On March last, the Alliance,
while bound from Colon to New York,
and following the customary track for
vessels near the Cuban shore, but outside
the three mile track, was fired upon by
Spanish gunboat Protest was promptly
made by the United States against this
act as not being justified by state of
war, nor permissible in respect of vessels
on the usual paths of commerce nor toll
cradle in view of the wanton peril occa-
stoned to innocent life and property. The
act was disavowed with full expression
OF regret and assurance of non-recurrence
of such just cause of complaint while the
offending officer was relieved of his COM
mand