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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-26
Extraordinary Vow.

The maharana of Udaipur, the only Indian chief who failed to attend the Delhi durbar, is the inheritor of an extraordinary vow, kept in a peculiar fashion. In theN days of Alxbar, the son of Himayun, Che Rajput league, headed by the rama of Chitor (whose descendants became ranas and mahar- anas of Udaipur), defied the mogul. Akbar, however, defeated the Raj puts, and those of Jodhpur and Jai- pur yielded and gave him their daughters in marriage. The city of Chitor held out till the last, and then the rajahs burned their women on the pile, and in saffron robes per ished, for the most part, sword in hand The rama found refuge in the Aravulh hills, and vowed that he and his would never twist their boards, eat off gold or sleep except upon straw, so long as Chifor remained a widowed city. Twisted boards have long gone out of fashion. But it is said to this day, though the mahar- ana and udaipur appears to eat off gold, there are leaves under the plate, and under his bed little straw is always strewn.-London Chronicle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-26
One of the Deaf Men.

Deafness is largely matter of halo A. I know men who cannot hear you .wo feet away though you bawl at them, yet at the distance of block they will grasp your faintest whisper Some are deaf for convenience, some for fraud, some for hypocrisy. Beware of the deaf man. One of the noted deaf men was old Matt Griffin, long ago an assemblyman from Grifin's Corners, Delaware county, N. '. By courtesy deaf members receive front seats in the assembly. while others usually draw lots. When old Matt was ex- cused from drawing fellow member hotly protested. "But the old man is as deaf as. a post" said the house leader "Deaf!" exclaimed the pro testant. Matt Griffin deaf! Why, bless your honest soul, he could hear a ten-cent shinplaster rattle in bag of feathers! PIN. Y. Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-26

had gathered to witness the ceremony. The girl had had a sensation up the sleeve of her pink organdie, but she gave no hint of it as she leaned on the arm of her father and walked down the aisle. At the altar she met Million and took his arm
 Rev. MT. Chinn opened the Bible and from printed form of the Baptist marriage ceremony began reading it.. All went well until he asked the girl if she would take the man,for her hus- band. She answered NO" The min ister thought his ears had deceived him and asked the question second time. He received the same reply, and, turning to the girl, said:
 "Do you mean that you do not want to marry this man?"
 "That is what I said,'' replied the girl.
 Then let no man lay his hands on this woman" said the minister, land may the Lord bless her,
 While the minister was saying this the girl turned on her heel and left the church unaccompanied.
 In explanation of her action she said: q heard that my father had been given S25 for me to marry Million and I thought I would show them I don't have to do it."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-26
SEVERE ATTACK OF GRIPs
Cured by One Bottle of Chamberlain's
 Cough Remedy.

Cured by One Bottle of Chamberlain's
 Cough Remedy.
 "When had an attack or the grip last. winter (the second one) actually cured myself with one bottle of Cham berlain's Cough Remedy" says Frank w. Perry, editor of the Enterprise. Shortsyille, N. Y. "This is the honest truth. at times kept from coughing myself to pieces by taking a teaspoon frl of this remedy and when the cough ing spell would come on at night I would take dose, and it seemed that in the briefest interval the cough would pass off and I would go to sleep perfectly free from cough and it's ac- companying pains. To say that the remedy acted as most agreeable sur prise is putting it very mildly I had no idea that it would or could knock out the grip, simply because had nev- CT tried it for such a purpose, but 1t did. and it seemed with the second at tack of coughing the remedy caused it not only be of less duration, but the pains were far less severe. and I had not used the contents of one bottle be- fore Mir Grip had bid me adieaA'' For sale hy all druggists.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-26
USEFUL KEROSENE.
How It May He Used to Advantage
 About the House.

How It May Be Used to Advantage
 About the House.
 It is not only for the purpose of illu- imitation that kerosene is useful about a house. The very oil that is used in lamps can be turned to excellent ac- count in, more ways than one, but the majority of housewives do not know the dozen and one things that coal oil will do.
 There is nothing better in the world for cleaning an enameled or zinc bath tub than cloth that. has been well saturated with Kerosene, says the New York Journal. The accumulations that gather from the hard water come away with scarcely any effort when the oily cloth is applied.
 In a kitchen sink the same is true. The soil and dirt that are bound to gather, no matter how careful and thor ough one may be, give away at once before the coal oil. Plenty of scalding hot water, however, should follow the use of kerosene.
 A cupful in a boiler in which clothes are on wash day helps to improve their color and makes them easier at the second rubbing.
 Kerosene will make the blades of knives bright and will help preserve their edges, and it is also an excellent thing with which to clean scissors. When the sewing machine oil gives out, the kerosene can may be resorted to, but should only be used on the ir@ ~ work and bearings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-26

is within the scope of any amateur artist. It is made of heavy white or delicately tinted cardboard cut in egg shape.
 The center is cut across in several lines, which cross so that the portions between the cut lines may be rolled back, as pictured, disclosing the pho tograph in the center. A piece of stiff paper is put over the back of the card board. all the edges except at the top being pasted, the top one being left free so that the photograph may be slipped through it into position. A piece of cardboard may be glued to the back of inc paper to act as a support. The front of the frame may be painted in water colors and the inscription in liquid gold
 Round about Easter time tiny rab- bits Of plaster or china may be pur- chased at triding cost at any of the toy or confectionery shops. Tn the sec ond illustration is shown a pretty and appropriate use for these little animals. Two slender, round sticks are covered with ribbon, and hung between them, palanquin fashion, is a tiny bowl of earthenware or glass covered with crape paper and holding spring blos-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-26
How 10 Crxsta1Iize Fruit.

To make crystallized fruit or nuts boil one cup of granulated sugar and one cup of boiling water; together for half an hour. Then dip the point of 8 skewer into the sirup and then into cold water. If the thread formed breaks off brittle, the sirup is ready. The sirup must never be stirred and must boil slowly not furiously. When done. set the saucepan in boiling wa ter or pour the sirup into bowl placed in hot water, to keep the sirup from candying. Take the prepared fruit or nuts on the point of a large needle or fine skewer, dip them into the sirup and then lay them on dish which has been lightly buttered or oiled or string them on a thread, and after dipping in the, sirup suspend them by the thread.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-26
GRleve, BIssET x HOLLAND.
eggs instead or mowers.

eggs instead or mowers.
 fragile as an eggsheil'' is a popular expression, and yet it. is surprising how much an eggshell can stand if put to the test. Many pretty even though perishable little trif1es may be made from them, among which are the two little vases shown in the cut. Make the handles of twisted tissue paper and glue them in place. trimming the edge of the shell with band of the paper or narrow ribbon pasted in place. The gilded standards of the vases are made of the ends of spools, the upper part being sawed off and the shell glued in position. Designer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-26
Yerxn nisturhing.

One evening Esther's sister put her hair up in curl papers. Esther, who is three years old, made no complaint un- til during the night her mamma found her sitting up in bed trying to take down her hair.
 What's the matter, Esther?" asked mamma.
 "Oh," complained the little girl, "these papers bother my pillow so can't sleepv'-L Little Chronicle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-26
Nrap1e sugar B1scuit.

Making a biscuit dough with one quart of four, two teaspoons of baking powder, one half teaspoon of salt. one tablespoon of butter and just enough milk to make a soft dough. When ready to roll out, stir in quickly one cup of maple sugar which has been cut into pieces the size of pea. Roll out and cut into nice sized biscuit and bake quickly in a hot oven, says a Good Housekeeping writer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-26
The Real Thing.

Napoleon was rusticating on Elba.
 "I wonder" he unused, why they call me Corporal Violet' Probably asserted the guard. 'be- cause they think you are the whole bunch.'
 Right" exclaimed the emperor, land that is why Louis XVIII. can't afford to pay for me-
 Laughing at their expensive mistake, he fell to thinking how much cheaper 1t would have been to call him daisy. New York Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-26
FoULARD SILKS.
EASTER TRIPLES.
HONE tiANDlcRAFT IN PRETTY AND
 APPROPRIATE LITTLE GIFTS.

An Amateur Artists Dainty ssEgE
 Frame'' For . Photogrnph-The
 Easter Rabbits and What May Be
 Done With Them.
 Many are the gifts that may be bought at Eastertide, both expensive and at moderate cost, but one often feels like bestowing some little offer ing. that expresses the thought of the giver in personal handiwork. With this in mind and also the significance of the season, it is not difficult to fash ion Easter gifts appropriate and beauti- full. The Easter photograph frame in the first illustration is something which
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-26
Noodles.

Beat up two eggs, add saltspoonful of salt, and enough flour to make stiff dough. Roll out thin and let dry. Roll up and cut as fine as possible. Drop into the soup, and ten or fifteen min- utes will cook them, or, as vegetable, have the water boiling, slightly salted and boil ten or fifteen minutes. Drain and sprinkle with breadcrumbs slightly Drowned in butter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-26
Reduced.

Have you heard why Wrightington's new novel is so popular with the la dies?'
 Because there's thrill in every chapter?"
 ''No; because it has 489 pages, re- duced from 5O0 Judge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-26
HOW to Make French Honex,

Beat half. cup of butter and two thirds of a cup of powdered sugar to a cream, then add one unbeaten egg and beat again until light Place in dou- ble boiler and stir over boiling water until it thickens. Remove from the fire, and add the grated rind and juice
 one lemon. When well mixed, turn
 to cool.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-26
The Other Extreme.

Towne (reading) Headquarters for three dollar pants' We'll, that's queer,
 Browne Whats queer about it? Towne T always thought three dol lar pants were designed for other quar- ters. Philadelphia Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-26
WOMENS GLOVES
 The New Spring Shades

If you've bought one pair of gloves here, you'll buy another, for no line that we handle has been more satisfac- tory than GLOVES. Any new idea in glove making which is an improve ment over the ordinary glove finds a ready place in this stock and we also take particular pains, by the assistance of an expert glove filter, to see that you get what is proper in fit and style Some of the proper ones:
 WOMEN'S SUEDE CLOVES The new spring shades of modes, tans and grey, large pearl clasp, $1.29 pair.
 The .'vAssAR"- Our 9sc leader; two-clasp kid, in mode, tan, grey, black, white and champagne color, 9Sc a pair.
 The EMPRESS -four $1.49 leader; ,two-clasp, best French kid, black, white, grey, mode and tan, $1.49 pair. WOMENs HEAVY WALKING GLOVES, white and tan. $1.29 pair.
 FoULARD SILKS.
 Some new arrivals in the desirable small pinhead dots, in popular shades of blue. etc; they're underpriced, too, being the quality usually sold at soc, for 39c yard.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-26
THE MA RICH WIND

NH, I'm happy when the bitter A W March wind blows, WH~ Though 1t puts pinlSish glittey
 On my nose, For know the merry twitter
 Of the robins in their glee
 Soon shall ope the day for me- And know the sturdy crocus Will be playing hocus pocus
 With the poets presently! Oh, I hail the March winds gladly, Though they treat Maid and matron rather badly
 In the street! From the stables where they sadly Loiter now and ruminate,
 Growing fuzzy as they wait, All the lambs and colts and heifers Soon will rush to greet the zephyrs Sweeping down across the state.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-26
Borrowin~ TroubIe,

Mildred Ia college girl, to her room mate) )-Kat atharine, if you will lend me $1O shall be everlastingly indebted to you.
 Katharine (who speaks from expert ence)-I don't doubt it.-Smart Set.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-26
Wine Stains.

If red wine is spilled on the table lin- en. white wine will remove it. This Is the remedy os a butler, who asserts that red wine will remove the stain Of white wine equally we'll.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-26
Whew,!

"Why did Miss Spencer refuse to elope with you?''
 She declared that she could not bear the odorsof gasoline e,-St. Louis Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-26
NEW WA sH GOODS.

Assortments of the finer goods, both of foreign and American manufacture, which you will find hard to get at the height of the season, are now at their most complete turn. Dainty novelties in Lawns, Dimities, Silk Mulls, Fancy Swisses, Fancy Batistes, Cheviots, Ma dras, Scotch and American Ginghan1s, Plain Linens, etc, are represented in most attractive varieties and at appeal ing prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-26
WHITE GOODS.

We've never known of such .enor- nous demands for white goods as this season, Orders placed some time ago for some of the handsomest and most exclusive novelties you ever saw are now standing/us in good stead and if you anticipate new waist or dress, look here, for seeing by you means selling by us.
 THE APPROPRIATED NOVELTIES lead the line; they're in numerous catchy weaves and designs, including the silk and linen effects; prices 25c and 29c a yard.
 SPECIAL FOR THE BALANCE OF
 THE WEEK.
 A lot of White Goods comprised of Figured Piques and Fancy Stripe Ma dras, regular 25c, goods, price 191ac a yard.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-26
Innocent Tommy.

MT. Callow- What a funny little hole in the scfa! It looks like some one had been boring.
 Tommy Maybe you did it, Mr. Cal low.
 MT. Callow-I?
 Tomny-Yes heard sister say you were a bore, Chicago News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-26

How to Make Candles Rnrn Slowly.
 To make candle burn all night, put finely powdered salt on the candle un- fil it reaches the black part of ths uick.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-26
Nothing I'm It.

Shall I brain him ?" cried hazer, and the victims courage fell.
 'You can't; it is freshman Just hit him on the head. .''-Sphinx.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-26
How fo Clear the Voice.

How tO Clear the Voice.
 To clear the voice, to teaspoUnTul each of glycerin and lemon juice add a half cup of hot water, stir we'll and drink. The dose, if necessary, may be repeated several times during the day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-26

Oh. the March winds that go tearing In full swing, Ne,er respecting, never sparing,
 Anything, Start the grave professor swearing As they whisk his hat awayi
 behold their ,willful play While he madly hurries after, And my heart is filled with laughter Forty-seven times day. Oh. the March winds that come ripping Ger the leas, That go bowling through the shipping At the quays, Have an angry way of nipping
 At the gentle maiden's nose.
 But in every blast that blows There's a promise for the lover And the faith that lifts the cover Where the dandelion grows. --S. B. Riser in Chicago Record-Heraldr
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-26
Most Essential.

"What do you consider most neces.8 sary for literary aspirantw
 'sUnfailing optimism. Chicag gosPost.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-26
SENSATION IN CHURCH.
Kentucky Girl JiIts Her smitor at the Altar and Is Pronounced
 Real H&rOfne.

The Lexington (Ky.N correspondent of the Chicago American says that, hearing that her father had been paid $25 for his consent to her marriage, Miss Bessie Logan, of Hustlersville, fooled George Million by allowing him to lead her to the altar and then an swering an empatic mo" when the minister. asked hen assent to their union. The girl has become a heroine. as the result of her spirited action.
 Hundreds have sent her letters of congratulation and praise for her ac- tion.
 The Mount Carmel church was crowded by Miss Bessie's friends. who
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-26

RASTER vAsEs-EASTER RABBITS.
 soms, either violets, arDutus or pan sies. The ends of the sticks are tied with broad ribbons to the paws of the rabbits, and ribbon of similar shade is tied about the necks. For the center of table set for an Easter lunch or tea nothing could be pretfier or more appropriate, while for a children's par <ty large plaster rabbits could be used
 ld the bowl filled with colored Easter
The Press., 1903-12-10
LOPdly Disraeli.

Disraeli once told a lady that two possessions which were indispensable to other people he had always done without. "I made." she said. "every kind of conjecture, but without sue cess, and on my asking him to en- Tighten me he sOlemnly answered that they were a watch and an umbrella. But how do you manage asked, if there happens to be no clock in the room and you want to know the time? I ring for servant was the magnilO- Quent reply. We'll I continued. and what about the umbrella? What do you do. for instance, if you are in the park and are caught in a sudden show erY I take refuge he replied with smile of excessive gallantry, under the umbrella of the first pretty woman meet"
The Press., 1903-12-10
Had the Eject.

"Yes." she said in answer to some thing he had said. ''the old songs are very beautiful"
 'Beautifulr he exclaimed enthusias- tically. Beautiful hardly describes them. They are-they are-well, com pared with them the songs of today are trash, the veriest trash" zr ....
 .I agree with you. yet the old songs sometimes contain sentiments that one cannot wholly approve"
 'I think you are mistaken"
 T will give you an illustration. There is John Howard Payne's Home, Sweet Home.' for instance. You surely do not agree with all the sentiments 1t con- tainsT .-. ,.r,-s., -e=..
 "Why notY' he asked warmly. "Why not?" -.. F.--,-...
 Because" she said. glancing at the clock, which was marking the hour of II, because there is a line in that song which says There's no place like home.' You do;not believe that. do youT
 Then he eoughed a hollow cough and arose and went silently out into the night
The Press., 1903-12-10
READY FOR THE
 FRAY,

There may be no question what ever about your courage, but we'll undertake to say that, though you are as brave as 8 lion, you won't want to have anything to do with that kind of 8 fray. Trousers and tatters don't make just the kind of 8 combination that you are hankering after, do theyf Purchasers of Suits or Trousers will have the advantage of our Mark-Down Prices, and will not be bothered with any thing of the sort. They are just as safe from it as though they had a paid-up policy of insurance against any such kind of un- pleasantness. If our Suits give you any hankering at all, they will give you an ungoyernsble hankerning for another one just like it
The Press., 1903-12-10
T-n SkmmNapNm

One of the strangest illustrations of the ups and downs of fortune comes from Paris.
 A rich Parisian banker became re- duced through unlucky investments to the sum of 10000 francs. That amount was poverty to him, and, overwhelmed by his loss and the hopelessness of the situation. he committed suicide.
 The 10000 francs then fell to his brother, who had been for years a pau per, estranged from his family. But to him such a sum represented incred- ible riches, and his reason was over thrown. In moment of delirium he jumped into the Seine and was drown ed
The Press., 1903-12-10
An Impudent Endorsement.

During one of his busy reception hours, when President Lincoln was talking first to one. then to another, of the many who filled the room in the White House. gentleman asked if any news had been received from John Nor gan, whose Confederate cavalry were raiding Kentucky and Ohio.
 "We'H catch John some of these days" replied Lincoln. II admire him for he is a bold operator. He alway' goes after the mail trains in order t1 get information from Washington. On his last raid he opened some mail bags and took possession of the official core spOndence.
 "One letter was from the war depart ment to a lieutenant in Grants army. It contained a captains commission for him. Right under the signature of X. Lincoln the audacious Morgan wrote. Approved, John Morgan and sent the commission on it's way. So there is on" officer in our army whose commission bears my signature with the approval of that daredevil rebel raider"
The Press., 1903-12-10
Hidden CRm9Nxmww.

In the preface, to Gall ,sHamilton's poems. published under the title Chips, Fragments and Vestiges," the sister of the dead author says that few yell lowed papers exist covered with her verses written in q childish hand. sr-R
 One such sheet has the heading "Chips and Earrings" Another Is call ed Mary A. Dodge's Scribbles." These were all written before she was twelve years old. But the earliest. written when she was eight. Is the best:
 When mother hides her crackers in
 Old coffeepots all made of tin,
 We seldom ever find them out
 Although all day we look about
 Now. though we all like crackers well.
 And bakers have enough to sell, '
 Yet we all eat them up so fast e.s
 That<mother hides to make them last
 This "poem" was solemnly and silent Iy handed to mother" by the little au- thor after she had discovered where the crackers were hidden.
The Press., 1903-12-10
..vsaeaas-~ and. s,.laxs.x.

Books are no substitute for talk. They come out of talk and go back into talk. We doubt if reading alone ever made "a full man." It has been said that reading is thinking with some one else's head, but talking. is thinking-if
 we may borrow a simile from the motor
 aar-with two head power As a book
 worm is to the man of the world, so Is the silent thinker to the talking think CT. The man who does not talk is a
 stranger upon earth. He does not know his fellows, and they do not know him. and those we do not know we cannot greatly like. Little do men perceive what solitude is and how far it extend eth, for a crowd is not company, and faces are but a gallery of pictures and talk but tinkling cymbal. where there is no love-" Yet q man may do heroic deeds and never talk at all in our sense of the word, and he may be learned man and never express an opinion on any subject of the first consequence. All the same. we agree with Bacon that, inasmuch as he is shut up in him. self, 'clOseness doth impair and little perish his understanding" = London Spectator. s....
The Press., 1903-12-10
Th- Primitive ClOe

A naturalist. while visiting Great San gir, one of those islands of the Indian ocean known as the Celebes or Spice islands, found curious time recorder lodged at the house of d rajah. Two bottles were firmly dashed together and fixed in a wooden frame. A quantity of black sand ran from one bottle into the other in just half an hour, and when the upper bottle was empty the frame was reversed. Twelve short sticks. marked with notches from one to twelve, were hung upon string. A hook was placed between the stick bearing the number of notches core spending to the hour last struck and the one to be struck next. The sentry announced the time by striking the hours on a large gong