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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-23

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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-23
N THE present paper it is

M IN lGL EGIESSnI paper It IS .EMN, proposed to consider the, V S N sanitary and economic dis ASWNE position of garbage proper, =S1l;f@ 1fST which includes all kitchen
 and table refuse of an ami mal or vegetable character.
 This class of waste material contains, as shown by repeated tests, from TO to 90 per cent. of moisture, and for this reason is exceedingly difficult and ex- pensive to burn. This fact, it is be- Heved, will be conceded by the most ardent advocates of disposal of gar bage> by incineration; while those who favor the reduction or utilization process argue that it is inexcusable extravaganza to destroy material at an expense of from 40 to 80 cents a ton in addition to the cost of collect ing when by proper treatment it can be made to yield revenue sufficient to pay both the cost of collection and disposition.
 The idea of turning the waste ma teriaI of cities into wealth has occu- pied, in a measure, the attention of those interested for a decade. Many failures, with much loss of money, has been the result until recent years; when, with the introduction of new and improved methods of extracting the grease and with a constantly increased demand for the tankage, as a basis for the manufacture of commercial fer tilizers. the reduction process has, at least. reached the point of economic success. Of its sanitary achievement, however, it must be admitted that fhere is still room for improvement; though, logically enough, the methods which have brought its commercial success have also been the means of improving greatly its sanitary as poets.
 It is, however, demonstrated fact that the up to date reduction plant, properly conducted, is no longer a -sstink factory" emitting foul odors, which renders its presence nuisance to any neighborhoodi in which it may be
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-23
Bridgeport Steamboat Company
 FOR NEW YORK. WILLIAM G. PAYNE

New CoaStWise Steamer, Leaves Bridgeport daily (except Sun day) at 7:45 a. m. on arrival of early morning train from stations on Naug- atuck division, due New York u a. m. Returning, leaves New York pier 31 k. R., BOO p. m. and foot East 3lst street 3:15 p. m., due Bridgeport 6:30 P. m. Saturdays, leaves New York one hour earlier.
 STEAMER ALLAN JOY Leaves Bridgeport daily (eXcept Sat urdays) 12 o'clock midnight, due New York 400 q. m. Returning leaves New York pier 31 E. R. daily (except Sunday at Il a. m., due Bridgeport 800 D. m.
 Sundays, steamer William q. Payne leaves Bridgeport 800 q. m,. due New York 12 o'clock noon Returning, leaves New York D. m., due Bridge port S::30 D. n. t,7s
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-23
.0AkVILLE HAPPENINGS

Frederick Waldron, foreman in de- partment of the Oakville Pin Go, severed his connection with the firm yesterday. The employees of depart ments 8 and 9 presented him with
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-23
All Marry on One Day.

At P1ougnastel, a small town in Brit tany, all the weddings of the year are celebrated on one day. Tn Feibru- ary last 34 couples were married sim,
New-York tribune., 1902-12-14

his observations during the last year MI Eliisoii
thinks that a stringent divorce law. ike tldl VI
Sew-York does not keep any more faIilIes Il'a0'
than a liberal law. He thinks there are Ju9t 0'
many married people living apart IN Ne"-iol S a
in communities where the divorce laws Pe
MANY causes including incompatibillty Inc only
difference is that these legally separated people are
not allowed TO marry again.
And I think il very doubtful II that pIoNlSioii
couduces to public maraty,' said Mr. Ellison
The department has been inquiring the opinions
of the heads OF various branches to whether any
amendments to the law regulating the support Oh
families should be proposed to the legislature Ilis
winter Frederick f. Bauer. superintendent OF the
Bureau of Dependent Children. is strongly OF the
oninion that the punishment for men VINO desert
tbair families should be made more severe .
.Efftv per cent of all applications TO commit
children to institutions said he come from the
fact that the man has deserted his family: FROM
NV observation believe there is class OF men IN
This cfty who think no more or deserving thelI
farni,ies than of sitting down 10 meal In one
Of eight wears He deserted her in two days ne
gas sfterward heard of in Philadelphia. but In the
Hftean months since he left he has never inquired
after the child. another case man deSeIted ms
Uife and two children The wife was very III at
the time in hospital, where she subsequently dleu
Tbe two children were Sent TO institutions: IL was
afterward found that the man had married another
aoToan in Boston previous to his wtfe'S death
Could any punishment be too severe for sucn d
scOundrel?
LAS it is the only punishment for a man VINO
neglects to support his family is to send MIN 10
New-York tribune., 1902-12-14
EXERCISES FOR HEALTH.
Simple Mouements, for Overcoming an
InactiUe Liuer.

Nearly every is less familiar with
but not every one knows what exercises are suit
able for overcoming defects and curing disease,
saws Miss Charlotte Suey. by the Of cor
rect exercises. taken regularly each day for a
certain time-say thirty minutes. either morning or
nieht-persons who are not possessed of perfect
health and vet feel that they not subjects for
medical attention by systematic training soon
improve their physical powers wonderfully, and
even become entirely strong and we'll Especlaiy
is this true of those who lead sedentary lives
In beginning any systematic training for specla
purpose one should preface the work with some
simple general exercises that are familiar to every
one accompanied by deep. full breathing. 1hen
follow with the prescribed special movements
The exercises given to-day are especially designed
for overcoming an inactive liver.
mo mot ilIustrated) Is preparatory Take
good standing position with the weight well for
80 over the balls of the feet. heels together,
hest high and hips drawn back "a correct stand
ing position is OF itself fine exercse); then raise
+be left arm across the chest. and let the hand
hang near left armpit
NO 2-Throw the left arm out to the lett Sloe
nd inward at the same time charging the lett leg
10 the left side with knee strongly bent and pear
ing the weight of the body The right leg is TO De
Vent straight and stretched, the foot remaining
ARMY planted on the floor; The right arm Is
curved on left hip Hold position two counts. ,.,
NO 3-Touch the floor near the leIt zoe "iSiL
the left hand. and raise tne Ilsht am ,.s IL
hove the head old this attitude two countS,
mo 4-This movement should be made with a
sre strong swing by the left arm being carried up
ward and over the head (the body rising ana sway
New-York tribune., 1902-12-14

pencils etc. returned to the teacher daily they
are numbered so that each child has his own ana
are kept standing upright in a perforated WOODEN
block at least an inch apart.
Experiments have proved that diphtheria germs
retain their malignant properties for from ten TO
afteeu days if not exposed to the light otherwise
from tventy-four TO forty-eiSht hours. Ihls fact
induce6 the New-York Board OF Health seNeral
wears ago to recommend to the School Board that
as,ac;al care be taken in the public schools since
,ba+ time there has been more or less stringent
o,,iation in the matter of school para aphernal1a
taoL covers are more frequently cnangeo; anu IN
rsbiv if the book is given to another cnlld 70 USE
c,aca a month and II deemed advlsaDIe oItener-
, ,,art Of every desk is washed in strong an
tn indi1dllal belongings The consequence Is tIaI
of diphtheria cases listed IN an average
ar of the Board of Health for one OF this week 5
Iooboo1 days amounts to something ieSS ti1u ohe .
So5redfh of per cent of the Scnool childfeh VI
Manhattan Borough: -, 49,, i,etitutad IN the
=, 81 drnkjng fountains in some OF the scio0ls 1
w. . Iii make the OF cups unnecessary. Ps
thaI es,,re vs. of a ring about the pipe the water
Is MAJ children drink directly from this an possI
ana the e rontagion being obviated by the after-
eS enS If the water. These fountains ar tqa .9nno
now ..noI,, ;pexnensIve. and will probably IN tinle
Pai aIaced in all school buildings ..;o 90 .h.
p old fogies, said repreSensauNe. 9n to ne
,i poa-d "objected to their children orlilklns
SSIopa porSee but these have been ADVISED "a Iuf
ish Iisb their own drinking cups ana oy oesiee' He
nlsn @ '.e to see the Stiffness of their ways
New-York tribune., 1902-12-14
ROYAL CHRISTMAS PUDDING.
An English Housewives Recipe-Dish Dys-
peptics Can Eat with Impunity.

The preparation for the Christmas holidays be-
gins with Advent. Fully four weeks before CHRIST
mas comes the English housewife prepares
her plum pudding and lets it hang in cold store
closet to rpen and attain perfection. 1t is simply
boiled over for a couple of hours on Christmas
morning and is ready to serve in Its wreaths OF
smoking brandy and its decoration OF hoHy- Inc
rule of IN English epcure for this old English pud-
ding is given below. While it is delicious 1t has
this advantage over most Christmas puddlngs-
that children and those troubled with weak diges-
ton may freely rartake of it without fear of those
dyspeptic troubles caused in most cases py the
oyeruse of spices.
The genuine English plum pudding is never
heavily spiced Coarse spices like cinnamon should
never be used in a fruit pudding, because their
favor is certain predominate and destroy the
sra- favor of the fruits and candied peels Neither
,,i1k nor cream must be used in English plum
nu5dng Eggs and brandy will do all the moist
New-York tribune., 1902-12-14
ENGLISH SERVANTS HERE.

It is a good deal of an experiment to bring ser
wants who are perfectly satisfactory in England
over TO America The conditions of life as REGARDS
setting to the average British upper servant who
is bound hand and foot by conventional tradition
and prejudice. and is therefore particularly un-
manageable as q rule under altered conditions.
although he or she would probably fill every duty
IN an English household with the regularity and
accuracy of machine.
The only way to manage those exceptionally
minded. insular, obstinate prejudced Great
pres. well trained English servants. is never from
the first TO let them have their own way in any
thing at least until they thoroughly broken
IN said a niatron of experience II you allow
them any leeway in the beginning they Will give
end Of trouble. and ruin their own chances IN
Your household. About year ago, she continued,
Il brought capital ladys maid, VINO had
been Wi a in England her wages belI1g
KS year, which is equivalent TO a iitte over slo
g month For this. my paragon made my frocks
dressed my hair and did all the other duties or a
maid so perfectly that when was about TO return
America i proposed that she should go with me
or SIS a month. She delighted with the
ides and the magnihcence (as she consioered ~
OF nv proposition. and accompanied me 1oyfully
10 Ne9-York She had not been week on this
changed woman Nothing was right in my house
hold; nothing suited her i never al that IN
Hengland.' or We don't do this hat ome, was her
constant refrain, and she went about with such a
here Simpson 1 said her you evidently 90 not
Ike America. Now. am going 10 BUY your steamer
ticket and send you right back to England When
would You like TO So? OF course, knew very Wen
and had the advantage OF her, for as soon as she
earnestly declared that she did moi want 10 return
New-York tribune., 1902-12-14
ERRANT HUSBANDS AND FATHERS.
Some of the Men the City Alimony Depart
ment Has to Deal With

Lots of curious little wrinkles in human nature
crop in the city alimony department. down at
the foot of East Twenty sixth-st. The present ad-
ministration, for instance. found three or four
cases in which a had been paying for the sup
port of a child The child had died years before.
and when it died the woman had stopped coming
for the money. The man. however. had been al
lowed continue paying over the money, which
had evidently found safe resting place in some
body's pocket.
Mr.. Ellison. Commissioner Folkss private secre-
tary, is the who prosecutes all the erring hus-
bands and fathers for amony in behalf of the
city. The said erring ones not fond or MI.
Ellison at all. In previous years if there was
friend court it easy matter to avoid pay
ing alimony. and shift the support of faniy
upon the city's broad shoulders. But for the ias1
year all these people have had to pay up. FROM
New-York tribune., 1902-12-14
SOHE WAYS OF WORLD.
HoT an american Woman Managed
an English Upper SerUdnt.

at is sad, but true, that intellect and cultured
Intelligence cannot be included among the So
cial assets of q debutante, said a matron.
In fact, they Of hindrance than a
help her so-called success which means that
she must have cctillon and supper partners in
plenty for every function. and be generally ad-
rnired. This seems hard and at the same time
contradictory the enancpated schoolgirl who
mas always. since she can remember, been
urged TO study hard, and told by parents and
teachers that il all essential improve her
mind only for the sake of culture in itself
but also in order to shine in this social world But
this world which she entered to care so little
for any intellectual requirements and only to re-
quire of her a capacity for chattering. amusing
gossip, or be able the ball of repartee to
and fro in sprightly fashion with her partners In
this the clever. serious minded girl will probably
find that her mental interiors will greatly surpass
her and she may have the modification of seeing
some girl whom she has always considered quite
stupid suddenly become her social superior. all
because the latter has a superbundance Of un-
usual spirits and plenty of small talk on every
occasion so,,,+ .,.+ ,,.rr sx+rsr,s,v ,vs,,
brought up girls socially handicapped when
o fy start IF es IN tf before the shy " youg
feels at home or happy in the gay world. 7 can
Boor not afs sooa ars have always
brought up not to talk at the table wnsn 20 oinea
TO rattle on like Molly Chatterbox, whom you
remember very well when she came to luncheon
with US a couple of years ago that you exclaimed
after she left: That child is perfectly
So sorw silly. She has been Wretchedly
brought upr' But now you see, she is quite the
belle while ]. you must admit am somewhat OF a
wallhower.
Later on the intellectual girl will have her inn
ings Society does not consist Of oebutantes func-
tions and the winter, which she deems SO I'M
portant. and which in all probability Will be a
great disappointment. will soon be over; Little
by little she will learn TO adapt herself to her
world and erioy il. Nevertheless, she VIII fiilo
that il is only to the few that she can safely tax
of other things than social happenings. while the
pleasure she derives from highly cultured mind
must either be q purely personal one or snareo
only by a few kindred spirits.
New-York tribune., 1902-12-14
HER CHRISTMAS GIFTS.

..Jy.ra Won thinking OF giving Christmas
eirt2' incurred one society woman OF another the
other day; because. she added. before her aston
ished listener could reply. I'm determined on an
irrovation this season All the money piahneu
10 devote to holiday gifts I'm going 10 spend Tor
coal and I'm asking all my friends to do the
same by me- and when Christmas morning comes
rome a good sum will have been collected Oh,
no don't give your contribution There's not
ore of ms bur knows of a needy family In her.
,hborbood Such things do twice much
good at both ends OF the giving If they go directly
from donor to recipient. don't you thlilh so-
New-York tribune., 1902-12-14
SAFETY RIDING SKIRTS.


Il behooves the new century young "oHlan 10
consider possible situations in arranging her COS
TUNES For instance the advantage OF the new
safety riding skirt is that the seam that goes next
10 the ponnel only lightly held together and VIII
give way If its Eearer is thrown. thus saving her
from the danger Of being dragged. This leaves the
young woman. in all probability. safe, but alas
skirtless, And as such accidents seem to be con-
stantly happening nowadays II would be well II
such q contingency should be considered ana the
ENTERTAINMENTS arranged accordingly There would
be no need for a woman 10 look ridiculous under
such circumstances if she would wear full knicker-
bockers instead riding breeches under her riding
skirt especially if the former were made little
fuller than usual about the knees In this case
they would with the conventional boots or CATERS
resemble = shooting skirt and not look arniss at
all. and certainly not laughable -
Good morning Sir Walter" said a young woman
ar a hunt breakfast recently TO young man WHO
had just arrived. ..,,-,
not plain Mr.. Smith,"
The girl laughed - ar
oropper al stiff fence at the last hunt, and Mr
Smith before catching my horse who was careerlfS
about the field with my skirt hanging TO the SAD
die had the chivary to take OF his coat ana cast
before. but / call that equal 10 the
Sir Walter OF EIizabethan fame. do not you!
New-York tribune., 1902-12-14

until the egg thickens little. Take the off
the fire and stir in with the egg whisk the juice
Of a quarter of lemon. Serve at once in a sauce
boat with the pudding 1t should be made fresh
the day the pudding is served.
The favorite English sauce for rich plum pudding
is 'foaming sauce. Beat cupful of butter
and two of powdered sugar to cream. Add the
unbeaten whites of two eggs, at time. Then
add three tabespoonfuls of brandy. using egg
beater to stir it in. When the mixture is a light
smooth add one-fourth of a cupful of boiling
water. beating in little at time. Place the
earthen bowl containing the pudding sauce in
basin of hot water and continue to stir 1t until
smooth and foamy. which will take about two min
utes more. Serve this sauce in boat with flaming
Christmas pudding. It must be made the day the
pudding is served with the whites of fresh eggs
1t deteriorates with keeping.
New-York tribune., 1902-12-14
THE CHILD's PRAYER.

have seen a prayer of the eleventh century,
which / think may have suggested the beautiful
little one in general use among US.
According to Miss Strickland. William Rufus. the
dssolute Norman King. being at one time alarm
ingIy I'LL and trembling for the salvation of his
guilty soul commanded the unsOdly cOurtiers who
surrounded their royal master to bend their knees
in prayer They did but. alas, such the
of religion that irpioslS court that not one
present could utter intel1g1oie prayer AT length
a little Saxon page found. who. IL said
could pray The child. being brought to the king
bedside kneeIed and repeated the following words:
Matthew. Mark Luke and John,
Bless the bed that I lie on
There be four corners to my bed:
There be four angels Overspread:
Two my head two at my feet
To be my guardians while sleep
And If ] die before wake.
Sweet Mary's Son, my soul pray take .
-(Ladies' Pictorial
New-York tribune., 1902-12-14
CONTAGIOUS SCHOOL PENCILS.
Precautions Taken Here to 0bviate Diph-
liberia and Other Epidemics.

The diphtheria epidemic in Passac. y. j., which
the authorities there believe directly traceable 10
the promiscuous use of lead pencils in the public
school, has brought to notice some details Of ex-
listing conditions in NewYork.
Though not incorporated in the rules and regu-
lations there is a law, less effective 1t seems
because unv-ritten providing for the strictest su-
pervision of pencils. pens, anything that can be
chewed" as one principal put 1t. Individual boxes,
stout homemade manila paper envelopes and Vari-
ous devices are used for keeping desk furnishings
sepsrate in many schools and in classrooms where
New-York tribune., 1902-12-14

ing with the movement then to the floor near @ @ the
right foe At the same time, straighten the lett
leg and bend the right the weight being now
transferred to the right Hold the position Two
counts.
Next the body is brought to the normal attl-
tude and the first position is regained by an easy
spring to the left leg bringing the right beside It,
All the foregoing to be repeated on the right
side should be taken slowly and smoothly. and
with strong tension, while maintaining the atti-
tude. Accompany each movement with deep
breathing. There should be a moment OF entire
relaxation between each attitude and after each two
counts. Then, the breath is taken, assume the
next part of the exercise
New-York tribune., 1902-12-14
HELPED BY SUNSHINE

President of the T. s s.: The t. s s members
continue to send me sunshine. which gives so much
Measure to me that again wish TO express my
heartfelt thanks to them They have written let
which I appreciate. The good books they have sent
me have drawn me nearer to my God. and il they
knew the many happy hours they have given me I
think they would rejoice 7 a cOnsumptive, and
sick people become like children I very weak.
and feel that my days numbered. MAY the dear
Lord help society In the good work IL Is doing
Faithfully yours. MRS e. W. MCCLURE.
Vernon
New-York tribune., 1902-12-14

RIeckweIl's Island for six months. There is little
To do and think the men enjoy their enforced
vacation | sm in favor of making ii a felony ana
sending the man the penitentiary for a year at
hard labor S-ou,
Opinions of others in the department diner from
this on the ground that what is wanted IS 10 make
the man support his family. which ne certdIllly
cannot do if he is in prison. when the state nus'
support not only the family but him, 100
New-York tribune., 1902-12-14
PERSONALS.

Miss Marguerite De Forrest Anderson. a musical
member of the T s s. sailed for England De-
csnber s While in London she will witness the
presentation OF two operas composed by her and
accented by a London manager Miss Anderson is
a versatile musician playing several instruments.
notably the flute. and several occasions has
given her services to the entertainment OF Sun
Shine branches. The best wishes of a host OF
friends go with her in the new venture
Mrs Jeaunette Robinson Murphy, who has been
snending some time in Florida. will return
New-York tribune., 1902-12-14
GIVING CHEER.

Connecticut member will forward three pairs
or combination flannel suits to the destitute family
in Brooklyn: box of clothing has also gone from
the office to help keep the children warm: Mrs
Bemrose. of Goshen N Y. will supply the need
Of an invalid member. at SaHatOrtum, by
sending her pair OF bed socks: Miss Helen Denton
will send a box of toys, dolls. etc. TO the South
Ferry branch of the Little Mothers: Mrs. Robert
Stobo will forward The Outlook" TO a Montana
member: A L. Jackson. OF New-YOrk firm. has
''passed on a good warm Overcoat TO Mrs z. L
Galloway of the Rutherford branch
New-York tribune., 1902-12-14
GRASS CLOTH ETCHING.

Etching on Japanese grass oloth. that comes IN
all shades of olive, dull yellows and old rose Is
supplanting TO some extent burnt "cod ueootd
tions Smoker sets. towel racks ana sapouIeIteS
are displaved in this style of decoration
New-York tribune., 1902-12-14

10 England. and anxious to stay with me. l
began TO make terms. If you remain you must
never complain of anything that is different from
England Oh. yes. she would promise that. You
must not mind eating in the kitchen: you must
not give yourself superior airs to the Irish house
maid; you must never tell me how they do things
at home, and so on She agreed to everything In
the humbest manner became quite Americanized
in the course OF few months and L never had
further trouble with her,
New-York tribune., 1902-12-14
orreR OF TAILORED GOWNS.

Knetel ladies' tailor. No East Thirteth-st @
,o,,e door east of Broadway. offers hanosoi,e
W,, ,a5e costumes to order, of imported materlais
taloi - lit lined throughout for $50. He says
A - &c for this week, and that the reguia
me- Ine Is $50 The best that artistic oeslge ing NJ NJ
price p,an - nssbin can produce is promised oy MT
Kneitel