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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-20
HJiN pOv Is PecS1an

"If you turn up the Persian dic- fionary,' writes a correspondent in India, you will find the word 'jang- jo tpronounced 'jung-joD, from 'jang. war or strife, and 'jo,' ore who follows after; the meaning of the full word being aggressive. offensive, litigious, contentious. quarrelsome.' Unfor- tunately l have not got Persian dic- tionary; but if l may take this in- formation on trust, it throws valuable light on mooted point of etymology. The word written ''jang-jo." and pro- nounced "jungjo" in Persian, has ob- viously become ''jingo" in English. in which form it still means ''aggressive, offensive. contentious, quarrelsome. :" The fact that the last syllable Was in the original ''jo'' (sometimes, no doubt, written 'Joe'O, and that this Jo, or Joe, in the sense of a follower of war or strife. has become merged in the English lingo" is a curious and Interesting scientific discovery London Truth.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-20
x7fereSf ,Woso Cen1ers in
 z6e Go6Vnr for Spring

N7O MORE will the winter gown
 N of this season attract the at
 tention of either modiste or the woman who has been so for tunate as to wear them. In their place have come thoughts of gowns for the Lenten season, and to follow them gowns for the coming spring. The gowns of the winter season have followed quite closely the English modes, but in this respect the spring will bring a change and French form and finish will be the vogue. This promises not so much a greater vari- ety as a greater elaboration and color. There is much that may be said in favor Of the French mode, but though we can welcome it as q change,> we shall miss the fascinating simplicity of the English that we have learned to elaborate just enough to make it attractive to us.
 The models so far shown for the new spring skirts show more full ness at the back, and especially at the foot Of the back, where they fall in large godet folds. Some of the models show broad-shaped founces,
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-20
IMPROVED DREDGING MACHINE.

tral portion which are adapted to en- gage the earth as the cylinders are drawn toward each other, scooping the earth into the rear portion of the cylinders. The arrangement is such that the vessel can be hoated 10 any required position and then drawn apart to the required distance and sunk to the river bed. The con- trolling apparatus on the ship above then begins to tighten the chains, causing the cylinders to be forced to- ward each other. which presses the scoops into the earth and causes d layer of the material of any desired thickness to slide into the cylinders. When the latter are filled they are tilted backward until the opening is at the top. Then the water in the end compartment is forced out by in jecting air and the vessel rises to the surface, to be transported to the dumping ground. - Chicago Daily News.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-20
EDITORS IN SENATE.
After March i Colorado ahl Tennes- Will Re Represented by Pop
 ular Journalists,

This is a good year for journalistic politicians. Hon. Thomas k. Patter- son was elected to the United States senate from the state of ColoraG 0 early
 in the year, and a few weeks later Hon. E. w. Carmack was similarly honored.
 Mr. Carmack. who has been elected by the legislature of Tennessee to sue ceed Thomas E. Hurley in the United
 States senate, is a journalist. and was formerly the editor of the Memphis Commercial-App He was one of the foremost free silver men in the south four or five years ago, but resigned his position as principal editor Of the Com mercial-Appeal when the stockholC CTS
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-20
ROBERT 5. MANTELL.

The engagement of Robert B. Man tell in "A Free Lance" to-morroW evening at Polls will undoubtedly bring out q large gathering of the ad- mirers of this eminent romantic actor. Afr Mantell is among the greatest faV- orites that visit our city. and during the many years that he has been com ing here he has never failed 10 give the greatest satisfaction to those who witnessed his performances. In "A Free Lance.' he has another great sue cess. and the fact that It Is the product of the pen that gave him "A Secret Warrant" 'The Dagger and the Cross" and other successful plays. is assurance that it is g drama worthy of Mir Mantell. It is splendidiy staged by Manager HanleE. assuring q complete performance in all respects. Seats are now on sale. prices being 2j, 35. 50. 11 cents and S1.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-20
Cbuycb and Af-Home Go9vns t6r Lenten Season And Some Information About the Styles for the
 Coming Spring Season

fashions and those that are coming with the spring season.
 The season in New York has been an exceptionally brilliant one in many respects, and it is with something like a sigh of relief that the society wom- an welcomes the coming of Lent, and puts away her elaborate evening and reception gowns to be replaced by the home and church toilette.
 The church gowns as rule run to tailor-made effects, and they are charming. I have been privileged to look upon some of them while yet they were in the hands of the makers. One that I saw in this way was of broadcloth in castor shade, trimmed with peau de soie in olive green. The skirt seams are strapped with the peau de SOie with machine stitching. At the hem there are three strap pings of the peau de soie in deep seal lops. The jacket is double breasted, comes just to the waist line. and fin ishes with a spade front. The seams are strapped with the silk, and q strapping around the bottom. A scalloped turnover collar of the silk, covered with guipure lace. A high stock and vest of the lace. Six gold
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-20

buttons, enameled in green, to finish
 the front.
 A second of these church gowns is
 of fine French serge in blue, trimmed
 with pipings of velvet. The skirt of this gown has one of the new broad shaped f1ounces, with strapped pieces
 every so often, piped with blue vel vet, and a piping of the blue velvet for a heading to tne hounce. The
 jacket is to the walst line with rounded front. \ deep collar extend
 ing to the shoulders, of cream velvet, with strappings of the blue velvet. Six fancy steel buttons to finish. The
 coat sleeve has strapping piped with the velvet at the top, and finished at the wrist in a bell shape.
 One of the pretty at-home gowns is
 of fancy black silk, hem-stitched with a stripe effect. At the foot there are
 four plaited ruffles of liberty silk, edged with narrow ribbon ruching.
 The bodice is of white silk, gathered ! at the neck, and slightly fuli at the waist line. Real French lace, caught
 at the throat, and brought down over
 the bust in deep cascade. A girdle of black velvet, with long loops and ends. The sleeves are puffed with four
 rows of black velvet fastened with buckles.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-20
ALVIN JOSLIE.

Opening with q special matinee to- morrow. the Charles L. Davis company will present Alvin ioslin' the bal anee of the week at the Jacques. This is one of the earliest and best of the rural comedies which have come into popular vogue ill recent years. being with Dcnman Thomp- sons "Old HomCstcad'' and The County Fair IT was played for years with the most extra aOrinaly sue cess by the late Charles l.. Davis. and now that it has been revived it is hay ing q great run Of success in the pop ular price houses. It ought to have a very successful engagement at the Jacques. as it will undoubtedly prove one of the best things in the comedy line seen there this season.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-20
Pretty Accessories for
 7be Spring Toileffes

"OLLARS for the coming season > are all straight on top. A few
 are found that have point in front below the neck band. but this is practically the only departure from the perfectly straight collar.
 Gold will continue to be popular as trimming, and the stores are dis playing great quantities of gold ap- plique effects, both scalloped and zig gag.
 Handkerchiefs of white sheer French linen, French hand hemstitched and more elaborate French handkerchiefs are all selling well, so the merchants say, and it is predicted that their popularity will continue.
 Popular fancies in stockings for spring wear are those of blue and black isle with three clocks em- broidered; silk stockings with lace in- step patterns, and silk stockings with duchess lace inserted or appliqued.
 In the new necllwear are many em- broidered polka dots and hemstitched effects. SARAH DAVIDSON.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-20

far deeper in the back than in the front; others have plaitings both wide and narrow in clusters of either three, five or seven. So decided seems this preference for odd numbers in plaitings that it is almost safe to say that the woman who desires some thing out of the common run may se- cure it by simply using an even num- Der of plaitings. Between these plait- ings there is used elUner applique, braid or guimp between or to finish at the bottom.
 The jacket models portray a more dressy garment than those we have been seeing during the winter. On them the collars and cuffs are often faced with velvet in self-color or 9 vivid red embroidered in fine gold braid. They are shown both double
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-20
WONDERFUL NEW CAMBRIA
9umor Has It That with It Fair PLotcssraphs Have Been Taken
 Through z: Mile of Fog.

To speak of photography in a fog sounds like a cutting from comic pa per rather than a serious scientific fact; but 1t is d scient tific fact, none the less. and the man who is conducting
 investigations in this peculiar line of photography is the shrewd, energetic ruler of the German empire.
 Quite recently the kaiser has been stea ming about in the Baltic on his yacht. ostenSibly on pleasure bent. but in reality with q far different object. He was accompanied by two men whose skill with the camera and whose knowl- edge of its construction are unequaled, and the result of that little trip will be the beginning of important develop ments in connection with the navy and merchant service of Germany, if not of other countries.
 By means of a specially constructed camera the kaiser's friends succeeded in obtaining clear and distinct photo graphs of vessels. and of the coast line, when those objects were mile off and both the photograp pher and the photo graph were enveloped in thick fog This wonderful result was obtained with an exposure of two seconds only. The necessary complement to the camera is an apparatus that will enable the operator to develop his picture in few seconds so that 1t can be thrown on a screen. The perfe ction of this appa- ratus Is now engaging the attention of the two scientific men, the expenses being paid by the German government Merchant vessels in q fog could take their bearings in a similar way, and they would find it more effective than sirens in preventing coliisions.-Chi- cago American.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-20
End of the Century Gold.

Reports just completed show that the last year of the nineteenth century broke the gold record, with a produc- tion valued at $3o7 7,OO0 oOO, an increase of s4O0,O00 over the yield of 1899. The great increase of the last two years was $G,69O, 400 in the United States. ST. 6s5 500 in the Klondille and Alaska, and $l5, 300, 900 in Australasia. These were, indeed, wonderful gold producing years, with the latter only a little in the lead, and this notwithstanding a great falling off in Africa by reason of the war in the Transvaal. where for each of the years 1899 and 1900 the out put was S7,oOo, ,o00 below that of 1898.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-20
IrriNatfon for Indian Benefit

The fact that the government is taking hand in providing adequate irrigation systems for the Indian tribes is a step in the right direction, demonstrating what can be accom- plished in the arid region by the stor- age of water. Private enterprise has already shown this, but the govern ment is generally slow to see and to act upon proof furnished by private parties, and it is we'll that it is mak- ing a few experiments in the same line that will enable it to draw con- clusions and comparisons. If that much is being done for the Indians, a good deal more should be done for retaining the public land and thus making it of, value to the homeseek- er.-Santa FeN New Mexican.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-20
CHANNEL EXCAVATOR.
Dredsins Apparntu. Which 1' 1n-
 tended to Make Building of Deep Water Ways Easy.

The dredging of deep-water chan nel for large ships by any of the sey- eral methods now m use is a laborious task in spite of all the improved ma chinery designed for the purpose, but Maurice J. O'Connor, of Drunshambo Ireland, believes he has invented an apparatus which will do this work more economically and thoroughly than it can be accomplished by any of the old methods. He has taken out patents on he invention in is differ ent countries. The apparatus consists of a pair of large steel cylinders, with elongated lips projecting from the cen
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-20
The 'Habit" of Fruit Hearing.

Fruit bearing in trees is merely a habit, for a young tree, taken in hand at the commencement, need only be pruned during the first three or four years, after which it will continue to produce fruit spurs of itself. For it must be remembered that fruit bear ing is habit which may be encour- aged in trees, and when once they are we'll trained to do it they will not vary except in untoward circum- stances. Therefore, the aim of all pruning, whether of root or branch, |, of young trees or old, is to induce the fruit bearing habit.-Proftable Farm and Garden.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-20
BusineaA McthodA in Jnnan.

Japanese business methods are in the less important places of very go-as-you-please description. At Naga. saki the other day foreigner, calling at the branch of one of the chief ship ping companies, found the whole place deserted. It appeared that, the day being fine, the manager and staff had gone out on a mushroom-hunting ex. petition. Mushroom-hunt is a pur. suit that appeals to every true Jap. anese.-N. '. Sun.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-20
KEI.I.tR.

The marvellous Kellur. who comes to Polls on Friday (Washington $ birthday) fol. two performan,-es. mafi- nee and night. las q new budget of 1nystifying feats that he is showing this season. That keilar stands alone and unapproachable in hiS particular line is admitted. He uses tine smallest possible amount of apparatus. Net his results are at times astounding. SpiritualistS have claimed many times without number that lie is |; medium Ot unusual power. but Kellar only smiles at these claims and says that he is q trickSter, nOrthing more nor less. He has made a careful research into the mysteries of the famous NahatlnaS Of India about whom so much has been written and in exploiting some of their illusions far outStripS any competitor who ever attempted to essay this line Of work. He will present a series of marvellous illusions and a program of experiments in pure sleight of hand that will make a most fascinating en- tertainment. The sale of seats opens tomorrow.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-20
A Promi.ins Young F1nancier.

Little Isaac. who was barely six years old, was paid by his mother a penny per dozen for pins picked up from the carpet to keep the baby from slGettlng them.
 2. Nurse," ;" said little Isaac, as his stock tpf pennies increased. do you know ey1ht I am going to do when have ten nto7 answered the nurse. Gping to buy . paper of pins
 r fhezk al over the Aopr, and
 m z 1sla1ied tho young
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-20
Another Bird.

Don't you think it's a duck of g bonnet?" said Mrs. Taddells to her husband, whom she had dragged to a mi1liner's shop.
 Whats the price:" asked MT. Tad dells, warily.
 ''Only fifty dollars" .... s'No, it's not duck of bonnet; it's pelican.''
 "Why do you say that?" ..,
 "A pelican has bigger bill than a duck. Judge.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-20

sisterville. ". Va, which is in a. rich oil and gas country, got.its name from the fact that an apparently valneless tract of 1.5oO acres was given to seven sisters. and consequently called Isis ters farm.' A little prospecting showed the land to be immensely val uable, and a growing town of some thousands of inhabitants TOW occupies the farm.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-20
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Ivy temple. R. s.
 Court l.. F. Crosby. Winona lodge. D. of F.
 Steuben lodge. D. O. H.
 Court Harmony. A. o. F. Eureka chapter. K. A. NJ. Toantick tribe, l. o. R. NJ. Court Fruitful Vine. F. of A. Mattatuck lodge. \. F. O. r. Court Fruitful Vine. X. o. F. Excelsior council. o. U. A. NJ. Court Richard Wagner, r. of A. Waterbury company, No 20, [. F. K. P.
 Friendly league, cookery. glee club embroidery. Penny Prevalent Fund bank for members.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-20

and single-Dreastod, and with rows of steel, gilt, carved ivory or enamel buttons down the front.
 There is no decided change in sleeves The ones for spring are much more elaborately trimmed than have been the winter ones, and are gradually growing fuller. In fact we seem threatened with another reign of the balloon sleeve of which It seemed we had seen the last some three years ago.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-20

The closing performance of ''The Hide of Life'' at the Jacques will be given this evening. The play is of q highly sensational order. with melo- dramatic effects of striking interest, and it offers abundant entertainment to lovers of the startling and sensa- tional.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-20
sALL ON ACCOUNT OF ELIZA"

sALL ON ACCOUNT OF ELIZA"
 Louis Mann and Miss Clara Lip man were here again last night. pre- sentfng the above comedy, and while they attracted a good sized audience. the majority of those present did not enthuse to any great extent over the production. It was written for MT Mann and Miss Iipman. but it should be rewritten in many portions. in fact, throughout the whole of it there ran veins of vulgarity and silly at Iempts to be funny. It Is not a good comedy and there is but little about it that is clever. There were some re- deeming features, but they were so few and far between that it is surprS- ing it has made the run it has been credited with. The scenic effects were good and assist ill creating some fay orable impressions for the comedy.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-20

of that paper objected to it's financial policy. NIr. Carmack is a present serv- ing his second term in the national house of representatives,. He is quite popular with the masses, who have hailed his election to the senate with cun siderable saIlspacJlOn.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-20
COMING EVENTS.

Turn hall, Scovill street, February 21-German band dance
 Speedwell hall, February 26-Myrtle temple, No 3, R. S.. exhibition drill
 City hall. March 1I-Catholic Wo- mems association, grand entertain ment
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-20
Preserve Ir.

He-Were you caught in that jam at the theater4 door?
 She-Yes. and thought would be prushed into ielly.--Detroit Free Prsss.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-20
AntfcfnatiOn

''I am sorryto lose you, Mary" re. marked her mistress, ''but if you have found better place and will be hap pier"
 ''Oh. it's nothing of that kind, ma'am; I'm just going to be married" Philadelphia. Times.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-20
Rich Tr:usyaal Farm.

The farms in the neighbQrhood of Pretoria have been proved rich in coal. copper, gold and diamonds.-N. Y. Times.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-20
It Hardly Pays

When a man dissipates, he feels bad ly three times longer than he has 9 good time.-Atchison Globe.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-20
Some Charming Gcsyns for f6e Lenren .Seoson

ID UT of more immediate impor- ID tance are the Lenten season
 gowns. There are house gowns, tea gowns, church gowns, and all of them unusually dainty and made along lines that range between the winter
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-04-09
BiIou-May Howard BurIesquer..

Miss May Howard and her band OF
merry burlesquers repeated their former
success at the Bijou yesterday, when a
programme that contained good deal Of
merit was boisterousIy applauded by two
good-sized gatherings The bill Is much
the same as was seen at this house
couple of months ago. but there have been
a few novelties injected into the enter
tainment that have the effect of brighten
ing it and increasing the action of the
burlesques-
The opening portion Of the show Is Fl,
Fl, Flambeau." a buriesque that is as good
as the majority OF its kind. Its principal
value lies in the fact that il gives the
audience a line on the personnel Of the
company and permits the female members
10 wear some elaborate costumes The clio
Is given by Marion and Pearl comedy
dCrObats. who have q good act; Armstrong
Brothers. IN several TlarOdies on popular
songs Violet St. Clair and Grace Celeste.
two popular s1ubrettes, WAC introduce sev-
eraI new songs. to the evident pleasure
OF their auditors Sheriden and t'iauna-
gan black face comedians. frankie En-
NETT. a clever Coincidence. and a series
OF well-GrrauEed living pictures. The
conclt ding blrlesque Is The Sporty
Count" il which Miss howard appears
in all Ler glory. and. accompanied 0y a
new Easter hat that * a wonder There
will EF d8iIV TnaripeeS
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-04-09
Kerrnn's-l.City sports.',

The feature of the performance of the
City Sports at KeTnan's yesterday was a
game of basketball between the feminine
portion Of the company. who put up a
very good game. although the limitations
Of the stage precIuded any brilliant plays
The young women went into the game
with a spirit that bespoke the genuine
ness of the sport and for some time there
was a, mass of struggling. pushing, eX-
cited feuininity pursuing an innocent ball
over the Lyceum stage. The game at
forded much amusement for the audit
enCes doubtless on account of its novelty.
In Other respects the programme Of
fered by the Sheridan company contains
much that is praisew0rthy. The bur
ieSque, From Broadway to Pee-kii'' is
much the same as when seen here e& riier
in the year, and the Carrie Nation satire
is excellent, although the idea had the
edge taken off by another organization
some weeks ago. Still The City Sorts
handle ire affair very humorously and
make al enjoyable entertainment out of
It The olio consists of clever acts given
by tie JosSeIin trio, Kite Miley, Mark
and Kitty Harte, Craig and Ardell,
Mayer. the Magnolia trio, and Brandon
and Clare.
The management announces that to-
night the basketball players Of the City
Sports win be opposed by d local team
composed of William Taylor, r f, George
Bessler, ]. f.; Chester Noffatt. c: James
McQuade, T. b.. and Frank Hathaway,
! b