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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-05

unless they were very young. l should not care to take couple of young men who might want to own the house. This last remark was ac- companied by stamp of his foot on the floor and a smart crack of his clenched fist against the window.
 ..We have number of good women coming in here on and off" said MT Doran, s'who might like to accept position as housekeeper with you, and perhaps if you got one of them and used her well she would have no ob- jection to marrying you, but to be candid about this matter it looks rath- CT strange that you are not able to get some one to your liking in your own town. How much would you be will ing to pay woman to work in your hme by the week"
 MT Smith appeared slightly ruffed at MT Doran's remark about not being able to suit himself in Meriden and promptly replied that he had given several of the Meriden women a chance, but they all had deceived him. The last one he employed was a buXom widow of about thirty-fye, who got along all right while he was about the premises, but cut up capers of all kinds in his absence. Not long since he left on a business tour, but returned day before the housekeeper expected him, and when he opened the door he thought the place had been struck by a tornado. The housekeep- CT and a number of her friends were having a party and after looking | around he concluded that they must have been vieing with each other to see which could do the most mischief. Everything in the house was turned upside down and it took him month to get things where they belonged to say nothing about the repairs he had to make and the articles that were smashed into smithereens and had to be thrown into the ash pile. This was the reason why he drew the line at having anything further to do with the women of Meriden. He had stated his case to Selectman Allen and the gentleman advised him to try his luck l in Waterbury. With reference to the | question of wages he said that he should be willing to pay S1 q week with board and lodging to a suitable woman with or without children, but the number of children should not ex- ceed two. the oldest not to be over
 
 man thought well of getting married later on that was a matter which they could settle beween themselves, but he would much prefer that the housekeep- CT take the position with the under standing that if she liked the place and the man the meeting would result ! in a marriage within a few months. He was prepared to furnish proof that he has the necessary means to main tain himself and wife. - Superintendent Doran and Mir At l wood promised to take the matter under advisement and report to him through Selectman Allen inside of a week., MT Smith thanked them and 1 left much pleased at the reception he had received. After he had closed the door MT Atwood said he knew two or three women who would suit and sug- gested that MT Allen be communicated with and asked what he has to say about Smith. If he turns out to be the kind of man he claims toIbe it is probable that he will soon be in pos- session of woman and a couple of children for whom the board of char ities would like to find a home.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-05

If you wanted to find very busy lot of fellows and withal very jolly and happy crowd, you could select no better place than the postofice and watch the carriers of Uncle Sans mail at their work sorting over the various pieces and filling their pouches with missives, periodicals, magazines and all other matter that may pass through their hands for delivery. Busy as bees on warm summer day, yet they find time to wedge in joke at the expense. of a comrade carrier, take the return good naturedly and then dash out to traverse the streets of the city or the rural districts and suburbs.
 Did you ever stop to consider how many pieces of mail or how many pounds each of the carriers handle dur ing the day or on one delivery? It is surprising when you come to inquire into the matter to learn how much work is attached to the position and the responsibility resting on each mail messenger. In the local office there are twenty-tWo carriers who deliverf mail in the city and two who travel over the rural districts. Even with that number of carriers the demands of the people of this city are not fully and satisfactorily complied with. There is a strange thing about this, too, which may be news to many people. The rural districts are fully covered and not a person is neglected. provided, or course, that letter box is placed out side each residence to which the car rier can drive and deliver or collect his mail. This letter box, of course, is 4aI o% !, oF o11 ny1f
 Now. while the rural districts are fully covered, the territory in the city limits is not. Take the outlying hilly dis tricts, for instance, where there are no sidewalks, the postoffice department does not require the carriers to cover such territories. True, there are some such places in this city that are cov- cred, but this is so because it became the custom before the postal laws rela- tive to this point had been promulgated. Pastoffice inspectors will tell you that where it has been the custom it shall
 be continued. but no other such terri tory will be covered until such time as
 sidewalks are built which will give the carriers a chance to approach the homes of the people. Right within the city limits are many such streets, and while the carriers pass and repass the streets daily. msil is never delivered 1 there. Nor could it be delivered satis- factorily if the orders were issued to- day to cover all territory with the pres ent force. Even now there is demand 1 for another carrier, leaving out the lln travelled territory. and the local office
 will probably be awarded one more within a short time. i The twenty-four letter carriers who look after the interests of Waterbury and her suburbs are each given 2 nrm
 Der. and come as follows: 1. Charles
 Hotchkiss; ?. Thomas Deelev;3. Johr Kunkel: 4. James A. Slayin: ,. Bernard F. Kilduff: 6, Leander Hallenhorg:
 Timothy Shannshan: 8. Oscar Ze'gler
 9. J. J. Campbell: 10. W. H. Wilcox | II. George R. Schwenck: 12. E. D
 Lewis; 13. Roger Meara; 14. Peter Fox
 15. Thomas E. McCann: 16, James p
 Kelly: 17. David Miller; IS, U. S. War
 ner; 19, Augustus A. Nugent; 20, Will
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-05

George Smith of Meriden was in Wa terbury to-day on very important mission and while here he did not have as good success as be was led to be- Heve, still he went away rejoicing and promised to return again as soon as the board of charities report that his presence is needed here.
 MT Smith is TO years old, q typical New England farmer in appearance and talks like man who has seen great deal of the ups and downs of life. His wife died when he was resident of Southington. where he l1v- ed for about IS years, and since that time the cup of sorrow has been con 6tantly oyerfowing with him. He has son in New Britain, a good boy, but he has all he can do to attend to his own affairs 90 that the old gentleman has to shift for himself, something which he says he is we'll able to do. He came to Waterbury on the advise of Selectman Allen of the Silver City, who. he said. had informed him that the Brass City is the best place in Con- necticut to get good wife or house keeper.
 When the Meriden gentleman stroll ed into the office of the board of char
 
 Atwood were busily engaged looking over applications for aid from differ ent parties about town and Clerk Me Mahon was humping away at the typewriter so that nobody took any notice of the old fellow until he step ped over to the little window and at tracted the attention of those inside by a gentle tap of his knuckles against the little board on which so many weary souls have rested their arms for many years past. After introduc- ing himself he got down to business at once. He said he was in search of a first class housekeeper and if he should succeed in securing one to suit him he would have no objection to marrying her provided she were satis- fled. Selectmap Allen had advised him not to have anything more to do with the fair sex in Meriden, but to take a trip over the hills to Waterbury and talk the matter over with the authori- ties in Waterbury. He represented himself as 6 basket maker by trade. and said that he makes big money at the business. He has a comfortable home in the outskirts of Meriden, but owing to the lac that he has to travel long distances disposing of his wares I1c Dldc0 IS O1IeH WlCnOuC dnVDduY IO care for it and he suffers heavy losses on account of incursions onto his prop erty by neighbors.
 Mir Doran inquired about the charac- ter of woman he desired and if he cared whether she had children or not and MT Atwood wanted to know if he wouldn't like a young girl, adding perhaps you might prefer onein middle life who has no family so that she could give him her whole attention.
 The visitor paused for few mo- ments and finally replied with some emphasis that he preferred an Ameri- can woman. Then he drew back a step or two and looked intently at the men on the inside as if waiting to see what effect his words had upon them. Mir Doran and AIr Atwood nodded their heads approvingly. the latter ask ing what about the children. 'sWell,'' he said, after another pause. ''I shouldn't object to one child and I'm not sure that I'd make very vigorous kick if there were two so long as the woman was all right. Of course, shouldn't have the children at all
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-05
WATERBURY FIRE ALARM.

4-Cor South Main and Grand ats,
 6-ScoYin Manufacturing Co. lPl.
 6-Cor Bridge and Magill sts.
 7-Exchange Place.
 12-Rogers 6 Br3. (P).
 13-Cor East Main aad Niagafa sts. 1HCor East Main and Wolcott Sts. 15-Cor High and Walnut sts. 16-Cor East Main and Cherry sts. 17-Cor East Main and Cole sts. 21-Cor North Elm and KfngsburJ sts. 23-Burton street engine house. 24-Waterbury Manufacturing Go. CD. 25-Cor North Main and North sts. 26-Cor Buckingham and Cooke sts~ 2T-Cor Grove and Prospect sts. 2S-Cor Hillside avenue and Pine st. 2o-Cor Ludlow and N. Willow sts. S1-Cor Bank and Grand sts.
 32-Cor Riverside and Bank sts. B4-Cor West Main and Watertown I'd 35-Conn R. 6 L. Co car house. (Pl. S6-Waterbury Brass Go. (P).
 ST-Cor Cedar and Meadow sts
 Se-Cor Grand and Field sts.
 42-Cor South Main and Clay s.s- a3-New England Watch Co. (Pl. 45-Benediet & Burnbam Mfg Co. Pl. z6-Vaterbury Buckle Go. Pj.
 47-Cor S. Main and Washington sta. 51-Cor Baldwin and River sts.
 62-Cor Franklin and Union sts.
 63-Watb'y Clock Go case facty. (Pl 64-Cor Clay and Mill sts.
 E6-Cor Liberty and River sts,
 67-No $ hose house.
 6s-Cor Baldwin and Stone sts.
 62-Cor Doolittle alley and Dublin st. 72-Cor West Main and Willow sts. T3-Eorth Willowst.
 T4--Cer Johnson and Waterville sts. d4l-W olcott st, beyond Howard. 161-Cor East Main and Welto1 sss. 212-The Platt Bros 6 Co. (Pj. 21y-Shoe Hardware Go. (P}. Wat'b'y Clock Go my't fact'y- P). 216-Cor North Main ana Grove sts. 25I-Cor Round Hill and Ward sts. 261 1-Junction Cooke and N Main sts. 272-Grove. bet. Central < Holmes avs. s11-S. N r. Teephone Go bd'g. (P). g12-Cor Bank and Meadow sts- 315-Handolph & Gloves (P). 3I4-PluHe & Atwood. (P). American Ring Co. tP}. y16-Conn R. x l.. power house. Pj. 518-Holnes. Booth & Haydens. (P). 32l--No hose house
 323-Cor Wash'g'n ave and Porter st. s24 Cor Charles and Porter sts. 325-Cor Simons st and Wash'g'n ave. 371-City Lumber and Coal Go. (P). 412-Tracy Bros. Pl.
 432-Cor Liberty and South Main sts. 451-steeie sE Johnson sIfg Co. tPj. 5s2-Cor Baldwin and Ryo sts.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-05
THE SEWING MACHINE.
Wben It Gets Out of Order It Is More Often Than Not the Fault of
 IEnOrance.

Many complaints are made about the ineficiency of machines when, ii investigation were made, it would generally be found that the fault lies in the carelessness and lack of intel Egence on the part of those who use them, says American Queen.
 Many women, who, perhaps, on every other score, are reasonably careful, when it comes to the sewing machine are both dirty and rough But instead of calling attention to all of the abuses that are indulged in. it will probably be better to speak of the proper care of the machine and hope that by observing this care some operators may get better re- suits with their work.
 A sewing machine must not be ex. pected to run we'll unless it is kept clean and oiled as often as necessary. Keep soft duster always in one of the side drawers and use it every time you sit down to the machine, Sometimes it may be necessary to use a little brush with stiff bristles to get into the crevices, or a soft, fine twine to draw between parts to get out the dust and lint.
 The matter of oiling depends alto. gether upon how much the machine is used. It is impossible to say how often to oil it; each user will have to exercise her own judgment Do not drench the machine with oil, but put drop or two in each little hole designed for it, and nowhere else. When about to sew wipe with the duster the bottom of the shoulder on the left-hand side, through which the steel bars of the presser-foot and needle-socket descend. This is where the oil comes from that sometimes makes unsightly spots on the work.
 When not in use keep the machine covered and the leather strap slipped off of the large wheel. 1t will last longer and stretch less if this pre- caution is taken. If the machine stands in one of the living rooms and there are young children in the house, release the device which most modern machines have at the right hand for connecting the driving wheels with the upper parts. Prob ably a good deal of wear and tear will thus be avoided, and if necessary keep the machine locked.
 Wien running the machine avoid slamrning, banging, jerking and ''scorching." By being gentle one can get just as much work done, and done better, and avoid breaking needles, shuttles and the delicate parts that the heavy-handed woman is always demolishing. By. intelli, gent care a woman may use a good machine through her lifetime and leave it in fair order to her children By good, however, do not mean ex, penstve. A good machine can be bought at almost any irst-class dry goods house for the sum of SIS o1 thereabouts, and this price includes all necessary attachments. =
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-05
Crane Cntsup.

Stew five pounds of ripe grapes over a slow fire; strain through sieve, and add two and one-half pounds of sugar, one tablespoonful each of cinnamon, allspice, and pepper, half as much each of cloves and salt, and one pint of vinegar Boil until thick, and bottle. Nice. on cold. meats. ~Housekeener.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-05
women RaiIroaders.

There are now in the United States 45 feminine locomotive engineers and fremen and seven female conductors. Add to these 31 brakemen-or, to be correct, brakewomen-ten baggage women.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-05
To Perfume Lingerie.

A few drops of good perfume ex- tract on bit of pumice-stone, the bits slipped in bureau drawers or among gowns in wardrobe, will per fume belongings delightfully."-. troit Free Press.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-05
Wake Him lin

"Did you know that in the Arctic re- gions, MT. Staylate, they have nights that are six months long?"
 "6o have heard, Miss Laura"
 "Yes. I was just thinking what characteristic evening calls you could make up there."
 Dear me, is it as late as that? Good night. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-05
WIDOWER WANTS A WIFE.

LOOKING FOR A HOUSEfEEP- ER-Is WILLING A WEEK AND BOARD AND LoDG- ING-IF THE WOMAN SUITS THE GENTLEMAN WHO Is TO, WILLING HER, CUT OUT THE
 s1 A WEEK HER UNTIL DEATH HERE'S A
 CHANGE SOME GOOD WOMAN
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-05
Siora and 5-Baam Ianamanf

on North Main street for sale cheap on easy terms or will trade.
 W.P JARRETT. haaI EslaIa.
 e Bank Street. Room 18
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-05
UNCLE SAM'S MAIL CARRIERS.

LOCAL MEN DELIVER x. MONDAYS DELIVERY HEAVIEST TWENTY CARRIERS WATERBURY ITS sUBURBs-CARRI LIVER BUT
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-05
(Our Own Make.) Js S5--RE W ARD--$5

If anyone can show us finer or stronger Umbrella than CUTS for the price that we sell for the holidays. We have the largest and the hand sonest variety of UMBRELLAS, TRUNKS and BAGS at the LOW EST PRICES in the state. Umbrellas recovered and repaired with the best Gloria silk from 60c up.
 Remember, every Umbrella you purchase from US we guarantee to keep in repair free of charge for one year.
 Come and see our goods and prices before buying elsewhere.
 17e BANK, COR GRAND ST. Waterbury Umbrella and Trunk Factory
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-05
Or the Fashionss 2

' The power of ridicule is shown by the fact that women have ceased to have pockets in their dresses.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-05
Naf Sln WeaIt u.

Gladys--I thought yol said he was rich? rs* 7s z
 Mildren-O, no; merely said he had more money than brains Stray Sto- ries.
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KANSAS

All hail to the little brown fingers
That pull the first blossoms of life,
And hail to the strong hand that fingers
To calm the hot pulses of strife!
But where, with the last light caressing .
Their thin silver tresses, they sit.
Our hearts call down, favor and blessing
Upon the old ladies that knit.
Their hands have long since dropped the
burden
That age made too heavy to bear,
And peace and repose are the guerdon
That follows long labor and care.
Ambition has burned down to embers;
Hopes outgrow the old nest and fit.
Alone with the love that remembers
They sit by the fireside and knit.
Where now Is the full mending-baNket
Not empty one day in the year?
Lest the dulled ear bent near you should
hear.
For the children have grown and departed.
The work of the daylight is gone;
In the twilight of life, tender-hearted,
The knitters are waiting for dawn.
Full soon shall the light break above them,
That shines from the City of Rest.
Full soon shall we gather who love them.
To fold their frail hands on the breast.
Oh. evening Of life, slow descending,
Rest gently upon each white head,
Till these fingers, the last stitches ending,
Shall touch the first harp-strings in
stead.
Curtis May. in Youths Companion.
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ever make any cruel or false distinc-
ton between different kinds of la bor."
cit isn't that altogether" Mrs.
continue. Its a difference in social
instincts and social feelings that sep
arates people. You will find it out
from experience in time, am afraid. -
When Barbara went back to her
work the next morning. it was with
resolution to do something that
perhaps the talk with her mother had
suggested. In the afternoon she
asked Mrs. Ward for leave to go and
see Mrs. Vane, and it was readily
granted.
When she knocked at the door and
Mrs. Vane heartily babe her enter,
she was more excited than she had
been in a long time.
81 want you to help me make a
test, Mrs. Vane," Barbara said, as
the old lady sat erect, confronting
her and looking straight at her with
those terrible eyes. Barbara, how
ever, did not fear them. She under
stood the character of Mrs. Vane
thoroughly.
Tell me all about it, DEAR" said
Mrs. Vane.
Barbara went on, calming her
excitement, but not her interest.
When she was through Mrs. Vane
said: 81 am perfectly willing, my
dear. But 1 think I know how it will
come out, beforehand"
"But I want to prove it for my
SELF
Every WELL" Mrs. vane replied,
with the nearest approach to a sigh
that Barbara had ever heard her
utter, and Barbara finally departed
to her work. If she had realized
what results would follow the test
Mrs. Vane was going to make for her,
she could not have walked back so
calmly.
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you were to join his church and be-
come worker there, you could not
expect him to ignore the fact that you
were a servant girl. He could not
even forget that fact when he was
speaking to YOU"
81 don't know why!" Barbara ex-
claimed almost sharply.
81 only used him as an illustration
of any educated Christian gentleman
anywhere" said Mrs. Clark, looking
somewhat surprised at Barbara's ex-
clamation.
"A Christian gentleman" replied
Barbara in a low tone, would not
make any distinction between a serv-
ant girl and a school-teacher."
Mrs. Clark sighed. 1T is useless
for me to argue with you Barbara.
You will probably learn all the bitter
ness of your position by painful facts.
All the theories of social equality are
beautiful, but very few of them
amount to anything in the realworld
of society
81 don't'care for societyi" exclaimed
Barbara. THAT is, for society repre-
sented by wealth and fashion. But
don't believe any real Christian will
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I'm Ne Good old~Tymes.

Now, when Sir Breadaxe had ap
parelled hymselfe in We gladde gar
mentes whych We kyng shadde sentt
hymn, he came forthe from hys tyr
ing roome & stoode before hys goode
wife, & sayde:
''Thynkeste thou thys goodlie ar.
rave beseemeth me well, goods
wenche?"
Whereat We woman, hys wye. being
a frivolous soule & one gwen to fool
yshness, made replye:
"Trulie, thou are dressed to kyle.
But Sir Broadaxe, being We kyng's
executioner, made no replye. nor YET
smyled, but went gloomilie on hy,-
way.-Baltimore American.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1902-02-28

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