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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
REAL cRUsoES LIVE
 IN ISLAND PARADISE.
Long Lost Sailors Enjoying Existsnos
 with South Sea Island Natives.

Sydney, New Zealand. After having been given up for lost, the eight naissina men of the British steamer Aigburth. which was wrecked, last July on m un.. charted rock midway between New Guinea and New Britain, arrived q Brisbane safe and sound, on board the German steamship Prinz Sigismund
 The men who landed had experiences such as seldom fall to the lot of ship wrecked mariners. After a teupe pestlouA voyage they ran their boat ashore as Aramit island, and to their surprise wefa received with the greatest hosp itality bg tho natives, who provided them with tlae best food and shelter they could afford.
 So aulicable became the relations he tween the castaways and the islandeIg that the latter entreated their frtendz to stay with them for good EventuniIy passing sloop anchored of the island and offered to take the whites on board but, according to the captain, several of the Aigburth's crew required mucb persuasion before they would consent to leave, and the natives only allowed them to depart with the greatest re luctance.
 Some of the other castaways Earea less agreeably. The chief ofleer'a boat. sighted an island, and the men went ashore to i'll their water cask. only ts be confronted with mob of aavagsa in full war paint, armed with spears and clubs. One of the crew nourlshed Rn empty revolver, and eventually tho paSs ty got away uubarmau-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
FOR THE CHILDREN
The vesper Rite.


 Take half dozen large potatoes and cut them in half. Shape each half into candlestick by scooping out a round hole in the small end. making it large enough to hold candle
 Place a half candle in each of the potato candlesticks and pin around each candle a strip of paper on which is written word indicating a trait of character, such as s'modesty," Dash fuIness,' vanity" etc.
 Then form magic ring, with the candles in the center, in dimly light cd room. The ring should be about three feet in diameter.
 Blindfold one of the players and hav0 the center party join hands and run three times around the lighted candles Then, leaving the blfndfolded player standing two feet from and facing the ring, let the others fall back while a chair is placed before her and a fan is handed to her and she is told to make three trials at tanning out the candles over the back of the chair.
 After the third trial she must re- move the bandage from her eyes and examine the papers on the candles that are left burning, reading aloud the words which reveal her character.
 If care is taken that no one approch- es the candles after they are lighted except the person managing the game and the one whose character is being tested. there will be no danger of skirts catching fire.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
FOR THE HOUSEWIFE
Tronina Tucked Gnrments.

Dresses and muslin underwear can usually be ironed most effectively on the wrong side. This is particularly good for dresses that have tucks and outings, as pressure on the outside gives these a flat, shining appearance. Many good laundresses use a very lit. tie white wax in the starch for under wear and shirt waists. It gives them barely visible polish that is nice finish. In doing all skirts with ruffies it is usually we'll to iron the ruffles first before they dry rough, for they need to look immaculate, and it is very dif1- cult to sprinkle the rufie over after the rest of the frock has been ironed, while the reverse is feasible. With shirt waists always iron first the parts that need to be most stiff. These are the front plait, cuffs and neckband, and the starch in them will respond better the hotter the iron. Using a sleeve board prevents an ugly crease on the outer arm. Everyday handker- chiefs can be folded once and then ironed, although better ones should have all the hems pressed first.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
suggestions For Foreeats.

In redeeming forfeits in the many games young people play. few ideas seem to spring to the minds of those who are asked, ''What shall the owner doG' Here are some suggestions:
 Laugh In one corner of the room, cry in another. yawn in the third and dance in the fourth.
 Put yourself through keyhole. CWrite the word yourself and put it through.)
 Write your name idn one letter. (Write letter to some one, with your name in it.1 f-
 The one to pay the forfeit stands with bis face to the wall: one behind him makes signs indicating a Kiss. a pinch, a box on the ear. Then the question is. asked, (Which do you pre- fer, the first, second or third r Which ever happens Is given to him.
 Initiate without laughing such ant malls as companions name.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
THE SEA PONIES.
odd Little Creatures with a Long Name That Look Very Much
 Like Horses.

If any chap who has a diving suit will take the trouble to go walking some day along the bottom of the sea, where the water is not too cold and not so very deep, he may find the sea horses. Little fellows they are, with horse head and fish body. They have no legs and only single fin. right on the back The body tapers doWh to round, marrow point or tail, and this the pony curls around . piece of seaweed whenever he wishes to anchor or stay in one place.
 Wise people call the eea horse hippo campus. This may sound little like
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
COW IS KEPT IN
 THIS FRONT PARLo OR.
The staronski Family Makes House. hold Companions of the Beasts
 of the Barnyard.

Buffalo. Dr, William B. May, an inspector for the health department, has just investigated case of unsanitary living which he says is beyond belief in this age of unlimited soap and water and rigid sanitary Regulations. The case was at the house of one Ludwig Staronski The house is small frame dwelling of three rooms.
 ! pr. Mays report on the conditions ip substance is as follows: The premises were in the mostfunsanitary condition possible. Adjoining the house on the rear is a small summer kitchen. In that apartment was q closet in which pig was quartered The improvised sty was go narrow that the animal was unable to turn around. In the front room, what
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
Hidden Namer.

Tn the following are to be found, first, th@fname of continent; second, the name of a country in that conti- nent, and, third, the name of the capi- tai of that country:
 Did you lose 2 bird, sir?" Katie asked.
 As answered sNo,'' I''happened to catch slight twinkle in her eye.
 Kate" I laughed, thrSVfng down my papers, "I am afraid you are jok- ing"
 ''NO; found bird" she replied.
 ''Where?'
 'tNever mind, sir. Is it yours3'
 t'No.''
 "Then I'll keep it !"
 ttAH right, you may keep it; only tell me what the fun is about. Kate" Her answer foated in through the win dow:
 ''It's gold eagle. found it in your pocket, but I'm so glad hay keep it."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
OFFICER BUILDS FIRE AROUND SUBORDINATE
Out of His Actaon Has Grown . scan-
 dal in the French Army.

Paris.-Judgment has just been given by a court martial sitting at Chalons-sur-M Marne in the case of Brig. adler Robin. of the Twenty-ffth artil- llery regiment, charged with various acts of revolting cruelty toward his ,BubordinRtes.
 The evidence proved that Robin tied up gunner named Sonnet while he was asleep. and, after pushing him out of bed, attached the unfortunate man to nail in the floor so that he could not move.
 He then piled around him straw and paper to which he set fire, and finally textinguished the flames by deluging Sonnet with buckets of water.
 Witnesses declare that Robin acted an this way in order to force men to gamble with him and buy him liQuor.
 The brigadier admitted nearly all the charges and during the trial wept co. piously. He was sentenced to two years Imprisonment
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
1xeep the silver nrirht.

Shave quarter of pound of soap into a pot holding two quarts of water and add a little soda. Into this put all spoons, forks, etc., and boil for five minutes; then remove the articles to a bowl of clear hot water to rinse them; then dry and polish them with a leather. The silver will be beautifully bright, and the trouble will be much less than if powder were used. Put aside the boiled soap in a jar and add little of it to the water in which the silver is washed whenever it is used and you will find 1t easy to keep 1t nice and brightl
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
THE AREA OF THE MOTOR.
1sl otor

THE AREA OF THE MOTOR. tened inside the sides-that is, the nails are to be drawn through the sides into the ends The ends are two inches wide, but are made shorter than the sides to permit the water to flow out under them The top has only one nail or screw in it, so that it may be slid around so that one may see inside.
 For aipulley uss a spool. As the hole in the spool will be found too la-ge, fill it up with a wooden plug and bore hole through the plug. If no boring tools are handy, burn out the plug with a large needle or hat pin, heated in the gas jet.
 For the hose pipe a short piece of metal tube is very necessary, for it can be pinched smaller at the end which is stuck in the box next the wheel. and will give the water more force. The small bit of gas jet which screws onto the gas chandelier and which holds the tip Is always to be found about the houses where gas is used and is just, the thing needed.
 One important thing must not be overlooked in making the motor. The axle, when run through the box, will become stuck when the box swells unless the hole is large enough. The best way is to make the holes very much too large and cover them with tin in which holes just the right size have been made. When so arranged the motor will work beautifully and at a great speed. Chicago Inter Ocean.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
TO Freshen OiIcIotIl.

When oilcloth is losing it's shiny sur face it can be made to last longer and to look quite new once more by var nishing 1t over with glue. Wash the oiIcloth thoroughly and let it dry; then at night, when the traffic of the day is oversgo over it with d piece of flannel dipped in glue water. Choose, a dry day for it, and in the morning the glue will be quite hard and the floor cloth new looking. The glue water must be prepared some time before 1t is needed by putting small quantity of glue in a pint or sc, of water and letting it stand on the stove till dissolved.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
sHoWING PADDLEs oly WFERELs. N

i.E inch apart, half an inch long, and make both cuts from the same side of the tin square.
 Bend back the small piece between the cuts. Slip each paddle into the slit made for it, and you will find the dou- bled up tin will just i'll the saw cut nicely. The axle of the wheel must be a very straight metal rod about six inches long. A telegraph wire makes an excellent axle Force. the rod through hole made in the center of the wheel When the wheel is wet the axle will be found firmly wedged in it.
 The box to inclose the wheel; is necessary not only to support 1t, but to keep the water from flying around. It may be made of wood taken from a soap box. If the wheel is of the size given above the two sides should be eight inches square. The ends are fas-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
TOY WATER MOTOR.
How Any Ingenious Boy May Estab- fish a Power Plant in His
 Own Home.

The toy motor here shown is stronger than any offered for sale, if 1t is properly made. It will run 1000 or 1900 revolutions per minute, and can be made by any boy who has 8 hammer, saw, nails and some tin. It can be used for running small toys, which will be pictured and described here from time to time, and also run ming thread to and from another pull ley some distance away. Keep, the de- scription of this motor, for it can be used in great many ways, and later on you will find 1t valuable to you, even if you make no use of it now.
 The most important part is the wheel This is made from soft wood.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
HOW THE WHEEL IS LAID OUT.

t
 half an inch thick and five inches wide. To make the wheel, drive a nall in half-inch board. Make a loop in thread and throw over it. Use the string as guide in draw ing circle by putting the end around the point of a lead pencil and using the nail as the center. Cut off all the wood from around this circle.
 Now put the wheel in a wise to hold 1t very still. From the edge of the wheel down toward the center saw slits half an inch deep to hold the paddles. The shape of the paddles is shown inside the wheel They are made of tin taken from cracker box and cut out with an old pair of shears Cut pieces of tin one inch square. Make two cuts in each piece half an
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
BED REST N opERAT1oE.

two parallel ratchet rods having down wardly extending parts and the guide braces. Hinged to the ratchet rods is the adjustable framework section of the mattress, to which arms are piv- oted, the free ends of which engage and operate in the ratchets.
 This arrangement forms bed rest which is always available with very little trouble and with little disturb ance of the patient. On the other side of the bed Is a similar arrangement, by which collapsible chair is called up as desired, as If by magic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
ssNot Me-"

' Our house is the home of a naughty elf And "Not Me Is his name If the cake falls down from the pantry
 shelf.
 Why, Not Me- Is to blame. You open a trunk. and he pops inside As quick as wee brown bird But, however you hush, however you
 hide,
 He Is never seen or heard. If you find black marks on the parlor
 floor
 Or a wigwam in the hall Or bonfire built on the cellar floor, Why, Mot Me- did 1t all. Whatever you hear, whatever you see, Whatever 1ias gone aniss The answer IS always pat-''Not Me!"- When you question "Who did this?''
 Christian Work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
A Good soup.

4 turnip, carrot and an onion cut in cubes the size of dice and fried a golden brown in butter; pdA into kettle with bones and scraps of roast beef or lamb or the trimmings of fowl; add two stalks of celery cut in short pieces and three tablespoonfuls of pearl bar ley; cover with water and boil slowly for three hours. A pint of tomatoes can be added when soup is nearly done if liked. Take out bones and season soup before serving.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
indoors verauu outdoors.

Divide players Into two sets, out doors and indoors. The challenging party says, for example, T have teeth.'' If this is the outdoor contin- gent the indoor set by pantomime show what they guess the outdoor article with teeth to be-for example, saw. If they fail to guess, the outdoor play CTS score five points. Then the indoor ones challenge with the same, the an swer being comb, an indoor article. Other hints are as follows:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
a1attresa For 1nvallda.

Among the patents recently granted was one for a mattress which is calcu- lated to make the life Of the invalid easier and to permit of variety of changes Of position without submitting the patient to any distress It will be readily seen how this is accomplished.
 Formed in the mattress at one end thereof is a framework consisting of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
nnTraa W9aI,.

Make a dressing of bread crumbs, two tablespoonfuls of minced onion, some chopped parsley, a little butter. one tablespoonful of chopped suet, pep per and salt and beaten egg. Stuff the fish and sew securely: place in a pan with some hot water; lay pieces of pork on top with little pepper and salt and bake, basting very often.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15

&areruIIy and puts them in pouch os pocket on one side of his tail like az opossurn and there they stay until tn hatch out.
 The first thing MT. Hippo khow n has whole pocket full of sea ponss eager to get ont and go nrancing thrpu the sea the same as any other hipr campus.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
Foods That Deteriornte.

Sugar should be bought in small quantities, as it dies and loses flavor if kept Raisins. entrants and candied peel will not keep long. Vinegar soon loses it's flavor if kept, and so does olive oil. Macaroni will not keep, and spice, pepper and roasted coffee, too, soon deteriorate
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15

The Democrat office is equipped with all the facilities for turning out book and job printing at short notice, and at lowest prices for good work.
 Patrons having sociable and enter tainment work done at Democrat of- flee get free notice in coming events column from time printing is ordered until the affair comes Qff
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
nrrn Eor rnvnIids.

To poach eggs for an invalid break them into a granite dish, pour boiling water over them, cover and let them stand on the back of the oven for eight minutes. Do not apply heat to the dish.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15

hippopotamus, the name of the river horse. but these two hippos are not even forty-second cousins.
 Hippocampus travels through the water with his body erect--like q horse standing up on his hind legs. When Mrs. Hippo lays her eggs at the bottom of the sea. MT. Hippo gathers them nn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
KEPF THE COW IN THE PARLoR

NAl8- 2 2 - v = N@7 2 - 2 1N@s15S@1' might be termed the front paf4or, was g cow.
 While on my tour Of inspection" :" said MT. May, two goats dropped in to zee what was going on. The stench was unbearable. Four dogs comprise the rest of the menagerie, not to mention the numerous chickens which were al- lowed to roam at will around the house was informed that eight persons, iA- cluding some small children, lived in the small rooms along with the COW, the pig the goats, thedogs, and the chickens' z
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
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No chance to Prnctaoe.

''No, Tommy said his mother; 'fonc piece of pie is enough for you."
 "But, mamma" protested Tommy. ''you said the other day that I should learn to eat properly, and now you won't give me chance to practice"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15

CAST Sr.R TIA. Bears the Tho Kind You HaVs Always Bought 4s'a'''' ss A]7HAzz
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
Willie Dunk.

WiIIy-I guess poor Willie Dunk didn't get any presents.
 Jtmmy--Why?
 Willy Cause his mother burns an oil stove and dey ain't got no chim- ney.-St. Louis Republic
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15

Consumption can certainly be cured Nearly all in the early stages Many when far advanced Fresh air stands first Good food next. Then medicine quiet the cough control the inflammation Cherry Pscora Ask your doctor about this advice
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-07
Calling Pages in Congress.

From the New York Commercial
 The episode in the senate a few days ago, when Senator Nelson of Minnesota, allowed damn to slip out In the ear nestness of debate, recalled to several persons the incident of more than twenty years ago when Elbridge G. Lapham, then a senator from New York, whistled for page.
 The proceedings of the senate were especially dull that day and the cham Der was comparatively quiet. Senator Lapham was absorbed in writing at his desk, when he suddenly looked up and emitted a shrill whistle. He wanted a page to do an errand for him, and he got him-but the usually dgnified senate was first mortified, then convulsed with laugh ter.
 The conventional method employed by a senator in calling a page Is brief clapping of the hands, and this practice sometimes mystifes visitors in the gal leries who wonder what or whom the sen- ator is applauding. The senate pages are usually so watchful. however, that the motion of a senatorial hand Is enough to bring boy instantly scurrying across the floor to the senator's seat
 In the house, the chamber being much larger. the pages are summoned by elec- tric bells in the cloak rooms, with one of which each members desk Is con- nected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-07
Sugar from Sweet Potatoes.

Over half of the sugar product of the world is extracted from beets, and yet at the outset of the movement the beet root was simply local food product containing about seven per cent of sugar only The scientists took hold of it, and they have succeed ed in carrying it's saccharine contents to an average of IA per cent, or a maximum of 20 per cent.
 The increase in sugar in the beet was effected by taking a core out of each 100 or 1000 beet roots, tagging both roots and cores, and, after an- alyzing each core, discardlng the roots of low saccharine quality and pre- serving those of high analysis for the purpose of raising seed from them the following summer. The seed thus ob- tained was sown and the process of analysis repeated, and so on year after year, the sugar percentage climb ing up until it was finally raised in i Germany to the present high standsi d.
 Analyses of the sweet potfto made by government chenlists show as large a percentage of sugar as the beet formerly contained, and the hope 1 is entertained that the saccharine con tents of the sweet potato can be in. creased by selection and cultivation l fully as much as were those contents of the beet root. It is this task that the department of agriculture proposes to undertake especially if congress sanctions its plans.
 This Is a sugar-consuming country and if the sweet potato and yam can be brought up to the beet in point of saccharine contents, wide section ot the south would be greatly benefited It would give the south another money crop, and a great industry for the beet sugar factory must be located near fields that grow the roots it consumes. Those roots will not stand heavy transportation charges.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-07
Bonnet Adorned Beer Reg.

From the Washington Times.
 A most unfortunate incident. from the viewpoint of those who believe in omens. occurred in front of the postoffice de- partment building a few days ago.
 In the department there Is woman who abhors strong drink with exceeding great abhorrence. Not only is she tee totaler herself, but her opinions are so pronounced that she would like to see all the strong drink in the world poured into the fathomess ocean, with the par aphernalia for making 1t.
 Upon one of the windiest afternoons last week this woman came out of the postoffice department and started across Pennsylvania avenue. Without warnr ing the wind got under her hat. which was not securely fastened, and lifted it from her head. The hat scared into the air took few turns. and started down the avenue, with It's owner and several men in pursuit.
 Just as it appeared to be settling to- ward the pavement. gust of wind wait ed it upward and deposited 1t on the top of large dray, laden with beer kegs. The driver did not see it. and the wan dering hat rode half a square perched rakishly on a beer keg before the dray was stopped.
 When, at last, 1t was returned to its owner the angry lady shook 1t as though it were hopelessly contaminated by its recent associations.