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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-21
Preparing Dates.

The preparation of dried dates is carried on largely at Awabi, and as the season had now commenced, I took the opportunity to observe the process, and was taken round the fac tories by the sheik. The dates selected are picked before they are quite ripe. The factory had a chimney about Is feet high, and contained several open, circular, copper boilers, capable of holding five gallons each, and nearly full of water. Into these vessels the dates are put, and allowed to simmer over a slow fire. As the water in the copper decreased from evaporation, it was filled up again, but. it gradually became inspissated by the extraction of the juice of the date. The fruit is left in the water about half an hour, and is then taken out and spread on mats or cloths in the sun to dry, after which it becomes hard and of a pale red color. It is exported in large qilan- titles from Muskat to India-Geo- graphical Journal.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-21
EDMUND LANES JAMES.
New President of Northwestern Uni- versity, Evanston, Ill.,, Is
 Scholar of Great Fame.

Prof Edmund James James was born on May 21, 1855, at Jacksonville, III. He prepared for college in the classical school connected with the state normal school at Bloomington, from which he graduated in 1873. He then entered the Northwestern uni yersity, remaining only one year. In 1875 he entered Harvard and from there went to Berlin, Leipsic and Halle, receiving his masters and doc tors degrees in 1877.
 When he returned to America in 1878 he became principal of the Evans
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-21
"DoN'T TELL NY WTFE #

A merry musical comedy bearing the title Don't Tell My Wife" will be played at Polls on Monday and Tuesday, with a matinee on Tuesday. Arthur Deming. a we'll known CO., median, plays the leading role, and he has the support of a company that in- cludes many well known and accom- plished comedy players The per formances ought to be good ones for lovers of merriment Sale of seats tomorrow.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-21
Bow. 700 Times an Hour

When passing through the streets 10 perform some ceremony the king of England takes off his hat on an average of 12 times minute, that is, the almost incredible number of FOO times an hour. The king requires new brim to his hat every fort night. Being very economical in his headgear, he does not buy a new hat every time the brim requires renew Sug.-Cincinnat Enquirer.s
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-21

Shredded Wheat Biscuit, He pkg. Pillsbury's Yitos, 121ac a pkg. Peoples corn starch, 7c pkg Quaker Oats, He pkg. Cream of WSeat, 14c q pkg. Grandma's pancake four (small pkg, 9c.
 Bon ami soap, 7c a cake. Ivory, large, 1c; small, 4c a cake. Ozone, 4c q cake.
 Naptha soaps, 4c a cake. Bee, 4c q cake.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-21

Salt herring, Pc apiece. Extra quality smoked shoulders. 9c
 Mackerel, extra quality, 9c each. Coffee, 15c ID, worth 25c. Tea.-Better tea for less money than you can buy anywhere else.
 CRACKERS. All kinds of crackers cheaper than elsewhere.
 Extra special fig bars, 10c a ID,
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-21
A Handy Acauafntance

. My dear, this is my friend, Smig. gins of whom you have heard me speak"
 I'm glad to meet you, Mir. Smig. gins. You aan hardly appreciate what a convenience your acquaintance is to my husband when he stays out later than he should Indianapolis News
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-21

< Sadder But Wiser Nan.
 That English nobleman who start ed with a system to break the bank at Monte Carlo is, says the Chicago Record Herald, reported to be some where in France. walking back.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-21
painfuI ComrIoIut

Hicks-What makes Bjenkins look to blue?
 Wicks-Oh, he heard that woman said about him yesterday: What pretty man he s!"-Somerville Jour-, nal.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-21
Letting Him Down Ea~y.

She-Now, dears break the news of our engagement gently to papa.
 He-How shall start in?
 nUhi You might begin by saying that have just died! !'-Puck.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-21

worth 1Gc.
 We have secured the services of Mir G. L. Barnard, who has had charge of the delicatessen department Hf the Woodruff Grocery company, and to- day we shall be able to offer you his productions, which are second to none ill the country.
 To-day: Fresh baked ham, chicken pies, salads, fish cakes, chowder, veal loaf, beef loaf, chicken pies, pork pies, baked beans.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-21
Theatrical
 Fraternal
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FRANKIB CARPENTER.

Polls continues to be popular with theater-goers this week because of the engagement of bonny Frankie Carpenter and her excellent reper- toire company. NotWithStandnS popular prices are prevailing ill both theaters during the present week and that there is an unusually strong vaudeville show running at the Jacques, Miss Carpenter proves mag net enough to attract There is yet to be found q person who can honest ly find fault with Miss Carpenters performances. They are well present. ed Interpretations of established pop nlar plays This evening .sThe New South" will be presented. and at to- mofrow's matinee My Friend From India"
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-21
VAUDEVILLE AT THE JACQUES.

VAUDEVILLE AT THE JACQ LES.
 May Edouin is proving the great drawing card that it was anticipated she would at the Jacques, and this is easily the most frequented popular resort in town during her engagement here. Though new to Waterbury showgoers except for the great fame she won in ssFloradora." Miss Edouin has already made herself popular favorite, as she could hardly help do- Ing when one considers her marvel ous vivacity and versatility. It is certainly delight to witness .her pro- tean sketch, as anyone will admit who has seen it. Professor Gallet- ti's monkeys have attracted much at tention, too, for their wonderful eX- hibition of trained intelligence. There are. besides. such noted play CTS on the bill as John F. Clark. Mr and Mrs NeuYille. the three Keatings, Princess Chinquilla and her compan- ion Indians. and Fisher and Clark. Prices are 10 and 20 cents for the matinees. all ladies 10. evening prices for all. 10. 20 and 30 cents.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-21
NMANSHlP ]! PROF HOLLY

Teaches every pupil ro wrlte fns rapid business hand. in course Of 10 private les -ons and no failures. All kinds of pen work executed in ths highest degree of art
 167 BANK STREET.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-21
OUR NEW GROCERY DEPT.

Every pounds dollar, with 0 groceries
 Everything GROCERIES Them Elsewhere
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-21
HOUSE-FURNISEIING DEPARTMENT
 SPECIALS FOR SATURDAY.

pay prices you
 other house Waterbury? We prices and
The suburban citizen., 1902-06-28
+. RECIPES.

CaullhOwer and Onion Salad-Peel
two Bermuda onions and slice them
fine; soak them in a little salt and
vinegar for an hour Have cauli-
flower cooked and thoroughly chilled
and separated into fowerets. Drain
the onions and arrange them In alter
nate layers with the caulihower; dress
with French dressing.
Creme Toast-With cake cutter cut
circles from stale bread one-half inch
thick, butter these and toast in oven
place two slices together with finely
chopped parsley between, place on
platter and pour over hot cream sauce
made from One-half pint milk and o
little -four well seasoned with butter,
pepper and salt. Garnish with parsley
and serve with grated cheese.
Potato Rolls-To one cupful of warm
mashed potatoes add two tablespoon
fuls Of butter, yolks of two eggs (beat
en), one cupful of milk and one and 2
half cupfuls of sifted flour; beat this
mixture thoroughly; add the whites Of
the eggs (beaten) and two level tea
spoonfuls Of baking powder; butter
gem pans and nearly fill with the mix
ture; bake In a moderate oven twenty
minutes.
Frlcassee Eggs-Hard boil six eggs
Put two level teaspoonfuls OF butter
in a saucepan; when melted add two
teaspoonfuls of flour and stir unit
smooth; add n cup Of gravy or stock
season with salt and pepper to taste
add two minced mushrooms and s
sprig Of parsley, minced; let the mush
rooms cook for five minutes in the
sauce If they are canned; il fresh cool
them in the butter before the houj
goes in. When the sauce Is made sllc'
the hard-bolled eggs and add them Il
the sauce Let the sauce boil UP onc'
and serve.
The suburban citizen., 1902-06-28
Crewel Work. .


The members of tine rockingham
brigade that chats and works ON coun
try piazzas all summer will find sew.
eral novelties at the fancy work and
embroidery shops. Ribbon embroidery
still holds its own. Giant ribbons are
perhaps not quite as much used as
smaller ones; the crimped or waved
ribbons make pretty variety, and are
well adapted for working ferns or
small leaves having serrated edges
also for the smaller kinds of flowers
such as forget-me nots, etc. A dainty
satin table centre decorated with "bas
ket and flowers" design was in this
way The basket worked in basket
stitch with gold-cOlored purse twist
the flowers, which were heliotrope
were effectively worked with French
knots of chenille, and added to this
were tiny sprays of fOrget-me-nots
worked in the crlmped ribbons, the
whole quickly done and exceedingly
effective, the chenille employed giving
a soft and velyety look to the flowers
A pretty cushion cover had upon it
a large basket of hydrangeas in the
giant ribbons, the ranges of color being
very delicate Quite a novelty is a
floral design, such as wlsteria. having
the leaves and stalks embroidered in
the usual way. while artificial flowers
are sown separately on in their place
upon the design instead of embroider.
ing them; from this idea many changes
can be made. Almost any small flower
can be treated this way with success.
Violets, laburnum, ETC.. are all beauti.
fully made for millinery purposes, so
that one can easily buy a spray and
pick it to pieces, using the flowers in
the above way. Foxgloves done in this
way were made of pieces of white
cloth stamped or cut out in correct
shape and sewn on to the design, all
the spots and markings being done in
silk, and it was wonderful to see how
cleverly the real flowers were initiated.
Lovers of wool work will be glad to
hear that crewel woods are once more
being much used upon a new kind OF
linen, in white cream and blege col
Ors. 1t forms a strong and suitable
foundation on which to shade the crew.
els, and Is capital for serviceable artl
cles. as both the material and wool
wash clean very successfully. y.-New
York Commercial Advertiser.
The suburban citizen., 1902-06-28
In the Evening of a Great Life.

Florence Nightingale celebrated her
elghty-trsI birthday last Thursday at
Clayton House. Buckinghamshire, the
country seat of her sister. Lady Yer.
ney. AS usual, there was an informal
gathering OF friends. but no public
demonstration.
Miss Nightingale has been an invalid
for a score of years, and at presenr is
In very feeble health. She is described
as being tall. with small hands and
feet, and having prepossessing coun-
tenance, which, though stern in repose,
brightens into cheerfulness and vlyac-
lty in conversation.
In her own right she is one Of the
richest women in England. having in
nerlted from her father large proper
ties in England, besides considera Bile
interests in foreign countries. Although
eighty-one years Of age, and a great
sufferer from disease, Miss Nlghtin-
gale is in full possession of her men
tai faculties; she still has her regular
working hours and, with the aid Of
secretary. attends to a considerable
correspondence.
The suburban citizen., 1902-06-28
sunspots and Earthouakes.

Sir Norman Lockyer points out that
the diseasters In Martinique and St
Vincent occurred at "a well-defned
sun-spot minimum" and, research hav.
ing shown beyond question that the
most disastrous volcanic eruptlons and
earthquakes generally occur, like the
rain pulses in India, round the dates of
the sunspot minimum and maximum"
he is inclined to accept the theory,
first advanced fifty years ago, that
there is a connection between solar
and seismic activity One would per-
haps expect the neighboring moon to
produce a more marked effect upon
the earth's surface than the vaster but
more distant sun, and as matter OF
fact. at the beginning of the second
week in May when st. Pierre was
overwhelmed, the moon was in the
best possible position relatively to sun
and earth to make her tidal influence
felt But there are other forces in the
Universe besides that of gravity, though
they are not so clearly understood.
1t is known, for instance, that sunspot
periods have an undoubted connection
with Indian rains aud Arctic aurorae,
and 1t would be rash to deny that the
sympathy between sun and planet is
more than skin deep.-London Graphic.
The suburban citizen., 1902-06-28
Pretty Things to Wear.

Large round smoked pearl buttons
are effective on severely tailored shirt
waists of striped madras.
Antique lace, in wide bands of lnser.
ton. is an effective trimming used this
season on frocks of heavy white linen.
Antique lace in a wide insertion on
the skirt, with collar and cuffs OF the
same, effectively trims a gown of old
rose linen.
Bralding is again in fashion and
most charming effects are gained by
the different patterns and the differ.
ent widths Of braid that are used to-.
gether
Delightfully."- cool and light weight
REFERS for the young girl are of pom.
gee made up without lining They
are double breasted, fasten with large
pearl buttons.
There is a great deal OF bright yellow
to be seen in summer hats. Hats Of
yellow and burnt straws are trimmed
with yellow flowers. Black rice straws
are trimmed with brilliant yellow
wings.
Those long neck chains. composed OF
thick links of ebony, which have been
consigned to some questionable kimbc
for several years, are being revived
this season. They are ugly, as a rule,
but everybody to their taste.
Among the pretty and practical nov
elites are porcelain buttons, hand
painted, which come in sets of five,
three for the front, and two for the
sleeves. Many of the buttons are ex.
quisitely painted in floral designs.
A handsome gown of light green
linen has the material of both skirt and
bodice made in a broad lattice effect
secured by bands Of the linen crossing
each other and stitched down fiat. The
| gown is made over a foundation OF
ccru lace cn silk of the same Shade.
Black and white checked cotton. o
| nne pattern, is to be seen in pretty
white figured madras stock. There is
the plain stock and small bow Of the
white, and a double turnover with
rounded corners, the lower collar of The
black and white, and showing about an
eighth Of al inch below the white.
A pretty parasol OF black and white
striped silk has the edges outlined with
a band Of heavy pink satin ribbon laid
on fiat. The petal rosette at the stick i:
lined with pink, and the enamel wood
handle and silk tassel are of the same
delicate color Parasols Of black and
white checked silk are seen in q mum
Der OF shops.
The suburban citizen., 1902-06-28
Cleaning Marble.

Stationary marble washstands often
,ecome stained and soiled by spots
which soap and water will not take
lut 1t is good plan to wash station
lry washstands, when the house Is
LEANED, with preparation of soap
md water and oXgall. Do not try to
lean marble with acid. II the marble
s stained with oil or grease which
annot be removed with good soap and
water and the addition of oxgall, a
paste must be made to take out the
grease. The simplest paste is COM
losed of fuller's earth and warm water
With a small amount of washing soda
Melted in the water Spread this paste
,hlckly over the marble and let it dry
IN. Scour it off in a day or two with
ltrong soap and water. If this prep
lratiOn does not clean the marble after
applying it once or twice, make n
stronger preparation, of equal parts Of
fresh Stacked lime and washing soda,
md water enough to make paste.
Do not touch the mixture, as 1t is
7ery caustic. Let it dry over the mar
pie and remain twenty-four hours, then
Nash it off with an abundance of hot
water 1t will remove the most obsti-
late grease spots that have soaked
nto the marble, and it may be used on
any pure white marble, although it
may possibly stain some fancy colored
Marbles York Tribune.
The suburban citizen., 1902-06-28

this season, and are so made Inat
they may be worn as street gowns
GOir skirts are longer than they were
and the golf costumes are exceedingly
dainty. The Norfolk jacket has come
INTO fashion again, but has reached a
degree of perfection that it never for
merly possessed, for it is shaped in at
the side seams aud also under the
pieats in front, so that il gives a long
line to the figure that is most desira
ble, while at the same time the length
below the waist makes it rather be
coming fashion to most women.
The blue cheviOts are largely used
Tor golf costume. The skirt is made
In the many gore style that flares at the
foot, and has sometimes hounce, and
something's not. The skirts are more
trimmed than they We're, with stitched
bands, but these bands are put quite
near the edge Oh the skirt. A smart
style OF jacket is something on the
Elton shape, but is double breasted aud
tlght-htting. and is trimmed with Il
narrow piping of velvet. the same
trimming being used on the skirt
Harper's Bazaar.
The suburban citizen., 1902-06-28
The Red Hunting Coat.

The origin of the red coat is mys-
.ery. There is a story told "that one
Of the early Henrys was so enamored
with the sport of fox hunting as to
prdain it to be a royal sport, and the
sed coat was worn in consequence"
This, however, has been pointed at as
absurd, as in those days scarlet was
lot royal livery at all. One thing
here can be no doubt about, and that
s that the scarlet coat is very popular
lor those who hunt regularly. And it
must be confessed that 1t adds pictur-
Isdueness to the scene. The question
lf color seems to be very much mat
er Of taste; 1t is looked upon as an
Indication Of social position. In the
distract any one can don the pink. IL
10 desired, but it is considered out of
aste for anyone to adopt that color
he does not literally subscribe TO the
lunt fund. The black coat is con-
idered to come next in social position,
ind the ordinary mufti garment for
hose whose subscription is very small
hdeed.-Tailor and Cutter. -
The suburban citizen., 1902-06-28
Care of Carpets.

To keep a good carpet do not hide II
under cheap drugget, as many a
prudent but short-sighted housewife
does. This only makes a good carpet
the lining for a poor one. Through
the loose fbers Of the drugget dust
filters and little bits of dirt, which
wear away the fabric underneath.
1t is always best to have the carpet
laid by men from the store as they
know how to avoid straining the fibre
Let them also clean the carpets, as the
amateur usually does more harm than
good as a cleaner. The carpet should
be brushed away from the nap. Nap
dragged daily the wrong way weakens
and pulls away.
To clean a carpet it should be gone
over yard by yard with clothes brush,
sweeping with the nap. This will give
you chance to see all the stains.
The right method to treat a good
carpet is to lay it carefully on soft
bedding Of thick layers Of newspapers
or of brown paper. The printing ink
on newspapers is disliked by the moth,
which will avoid such Innings as Il
place unsuitable for the laying Of its
eggs.
Thus thick folds Of newspapers not
only give a thick underfooting for the
floor, but relieve the housewife of
one source of worry-moths in her best
carpet. The papers should be renewed
each time the carpet is taken up
New York Journal
The suburban citizen., 1902-06-28
TAS1HES
5 &S-e06E9fts

Mr.. Marke-"How are fish biting
sonny?" Tommy Bobs-"Same as us
aal, sir-with their mouths. "-Philadel
2hla Record.
80 you're in soclety?' Yes" "Ip
zeal society" Eyes" "Way-up soci
,ty?' yes" Does society know
tw-Chicago Post.
At a meeting of englne-drivers the
following toast was offered: ITO our
nothers-the only faithful tenders who
never misplaced . switch. h."-TitBits
Lots of men would leave their footprints
Times eternal sands to grace,
Had they gotten mothers slipper
At the proper time and place
New York Sun.
"If some folks could be as eloquent
lookin' foh work." said Uncle Eben,
as dey is in kickln' bout deir luck,
, reckons dey'd git a job. Washing
on Star
"No man." s?id the large wasted
philosopher. will ever succeed in poll
dcs IL he says everything he thinks,
'r thinks everything he says
Annapolis News.
Short-"If had as much money as
you have wouldn't be so blamed
tlngy with it," Long-"My dear boy.
hat is the very reason you never have
t."-Chicago News
1.-THE Blowletts seem to be very much
.ut up over their uncle's death" Yes
believe they're about fifty thousand
iollars more sorry than they expected
20 e."-Brooklyn Life.
A Aoorwalker, pacing his aisle,
In a day covered many a mais!e
How rarely" quoth he,
Is it granted to see
A man of my figure and staisle!"
Puck.
"Have you ever written anything
that you were ashamed off, inquired
the the severe relative "'No," an.
swered the author But hope to
some day. l need the money."-Wash.
ington Star.
"That new neighbor of ours must
be very wasteful woman" he com
mented. "Whyp she asked. ''Be,
cause" he replied, "shes throwing that
voice of hers all about the neighbor-
hood instead Of saving it up for use
as a Chicago Post.
Cant somebody part themF" ex.
claimed one of the Mortified bystand'
ers. part them? Not much!" said the
man who was nearest to the scene of
hxcitement. "Stand back and let them
6ght it out. Ones an encyclopedia
canvasser and the others a map ped
dler."-Chicago Tribune.
Ascum-"Your husband appears to
be a man of-er-great self-control."
Mrs. Strongmind-"Yes." Ascum-"I
suppose he inherited that trait from
his father, who was so famous" Mrs,
Strongmind (significantly)-"No. It's
virtue he acquired since his mar.
riage." philadelphia Press.
The suburban citizen., 1902-06-28
The Sudden Leak.

In case of sudden leak, when, as
tsual it is impossible to get a plumber
quickly, turn off the water, then mix
ONE common yellow soap and whiting
gith enough water to make thick
aste and stop up the leak yourself,
will do temporarily as well as solder,
roviding you turn the water on again
ather slowly, as a sudden rush might
orce 1t out / have used this on two
ccaslons and it lasted until the plumb.
n camp-half q day afterward.-GoOd
Housekeeping.
The suburban citizen., 1902-06-28
Made of Clouds and Moonbeam..

There never has been and never will
be prettler tea gown than one which
is in opalescent shades Of mauve and
blue with white, and embroideries of
mother-of-pear The over dress is
white net of lace-like pattern, and 1t
is worn over veilings Of mauve on pale
blue, while the wide open sleeves fall
over an exquisite mauve, and in front
the coat o?ens over pale blue with q
bow and long ends of black velvet.
Long graceful lines of coarse lace ap-
plique on the fine lacy net give further
elegance and height, while on a kind
Of empire bodice there is this light
embroidery of mother-of-pearl, bring
Ing out all the shades of mauve, blue,
cream color and white.
The suburban citizen., 1902-06-28
HEARTsEAsE.
HY DIXIE woLcorT.

A weary traveller, way-worn, fall of care,
Close by his pathway saw comely
flower,
Its well.nigh human face smiled up at him
All brightly glistening from recent
shower.
For one brief moment he forgot his sor
rows,
The long, rough journey over lands and
seas,
Then toiling on, looked backward, smiled
and murmured,
"Thy name was chosen well, 0 faiI
Heartsease!
~ pray thee teach to me thy wondrous sc.
cret
That, as journey DER Life's rugged
road,
I, too may ease some weary, heartsick
trav'ler,
Though but a moment, Of his heavy load
Make him forget the toll, and tears, and
losses,
Instil new strength, although the night
he wild,
And then to me higher Voice may mur
Anur
"Thy work in life was chosen well, my
child"
New York News.