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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-06
THE MEANING OF "sHoDDY"
There Is Not So Much Manipulation of Fabrics Now as There
 Used to Be.

II would like you to tell me just what Is meant by the term .shoddy' as applied to cloth used in clothing" said the young man who was looking for clothing in the store of a well-infermed clothier, relates the Utica Observer. ."I have heard of 'shoddy' all my life, and do not just un- derstand exactly what is meant by it. '
 Well" replied the clothier, sshoddy' is used in the construction of many fab rics which go into the manufacture of clothing for both men and women. It is so skillfully combined in recent years that it is not possible for any but an ex- pert to detect it until the goods are worn to some extent. .Shoddy' cloths are made from cheap yarns spun over cotton warp. These yarns are spun from old woolen rags chopped into waste, then carded and spun into threads of va rious sizes and strength. The cloth is soft, nicely finished, and attractive in appearance, and comparatively free from imperfections. The goods cost the c1othier from 15 to 30 cents yard, and 8 larger yardage is consumed than of any other kind of goods manufactured for mems wear.
 '1For the past few years there has not been as much manipulation of fabrics as formerly, owing to the reasonableness of the prices for wool, but quite recently clothing Wools have advanced to such a level that manufacturers have been forced to resort to the use of substitutes in order to produce cloth that will meet the popular demand. One of the advan- tages of the shoddy Is that it can be woven into patterns similar to those of the most expensive Woolens, which is not always true with respect to pure cot ton yarn, which. being hard and wiry, does not lend itself to soft effects.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-06
WHAT FASHION DICTATES.
Latest Ideas in Millinery, Evening Gowns and Wraps for Wet
 Weather.

No matter what shapes hats may take, there is always one quality in common, they lift up in front to show the puff of hair over the forehead. This style of coiffure is almost uni- Yersal, says an authority. A becoming arrangement of ribbon hat strings passes under the chin, fastening be- hind a little to one side with rosette and two long hanging ends. An elab- oration of this idea has the rosebte and falling ends on each side
 There are so many varieties of skirts worn at the moment that it is difficult to lay stress on any one especial style. Skirts are increasing at the hem, al- though the idea is to have them lit tie closer about the hips. However, this statement is in danger of contra diction when one describes evening gowns, which are almost always shirred at the waist, or fashionable pompadour velvet visiting gowns, which are bouffant over the hips
 The square front turban, just placed on the market, is by nc means box or mortar-board model. The back is rounded and fits closely to the head. The sides are fiattened after leaving the squared front Plaid braids have been used to develop the square-front turban. The green-and- blue of the clan tartan and the two shades of brown or brown and cream, and black and white effects are all manifest in the pretty new walking hats A bow of velvet ribbon is placed on the right side of the crown, and pair of wings in contrasting colors, repeating the two tones of the plaid braids, are arr ranged at the left side. The feathers point down toward the back
 t The latest in raincoats is the pure white one. It Is made of a spotless satin-surfaced Water-proofed fabric that is very handsome in itself. If it is one of the very new ones, it is loose and buttons all the way to the feet. with large pearl buttons. It makes it's wearer look very much like an angel, but how long 1t will stay spotless on our begrimed pavements is another matter Perhaps it will Iaunder, but. however that may be, it is nothing less than startling to see in this zeroish weather woman attired all in a loose white garment coming toward one on the street. It is apt to make the ner- voys feel that spooks are abroad and that the goblins will get them if they don't watch out.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-06
BIZ CANAL PROBLEMS
DIFFICULTIES WHICH CHIEF
 ENGINEER MUST SOLVE.
John F. Wallace, the Man Who Will Have His Abilities and Energies Tested by the Prodigious
 Undertaking.

A great engineering project like the digging of the Panama canal tests what is in man and affords him splendid op- portunity of achieving success and re- noWn. No one but an engineer, perhaps, can realize all that is involved in the completion of the isthmian waterway. There are problems covering the entire field of civil engineering, and it will tax the ingenuity and skill of John F. Wall lace, who has been called to assume charge of this important work. He comes to the position well prepared for his kuties, for as general manager of the llli- nois Central railroad he has demon- strated his ability to cope with large en- gineering problems. It is too early for him to have formed any definite plans of action. In fact he will not lay out the work and decide upon the methods to be used until he has visited the isthmus and carefully looked over all of the ground. However MT. Wallace is not a stranger to the canal route, for in 1896 he visited the works then being carried on by the French company. It was professional curiosity which took him there at that time, and he little dreamed that within ten years he would be in charge of one of the greatest national engineering feats in history.
 There are five distinct problems which are included in the task Of completing the great ditch. MT. Wallace outlines them as follows:
 'First-There is the great problem of sanitation. All efforts will be made to keep from adding to the graves on Mon- key hill, that past ridden spot in which the bones of so many Frenchmen now moulder. Not only at the ends of Fhe canal, but along it's entire route most in- sanitary conditions prevail Panama and. Colon, first of all, must be made sanitary and in doing that pure and adequate supply of water must be provided.
 "Second-Wharves, docks and harbor protection must be constructed at Colon, for vast quantities of material must be unloaded there for the construction of the canal proper
 "Third-A harbor must be constructed at Panama. The present harbor at that port is now an open shallow roadstead and the canal must be extended by.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-06

dredging or quays out into the deeper water of Panama bay.
 tFourth-A way must be found for di- version and control of the waters of the Chagres river, which runs along the course of the canal for number of miles and which at certain seasons of the year is subject to sudden and great freshets.
 "Fifth-Reservoirs to provide water power for developing electricity must be constructed. The canal must be lighted along it's entire length, and in addition to electricity for that purpose electrical power will be used in operating much of the machinery used in constructive work"
 An interesting and touching story is told of MT. Wallace's acceptance of the position of chief engineer wHtch was offered him by the president. Before Le would accept he felt he must obtain the consent of his aged mother, whose home was at Wooster, o. He went direct from Washington to see her and after laying the matter before her and explaining that the assumption of the task meant an absence on the isthmus of ten years, and that probably she would not survive
  lovingly upon his arm, and with tender look of mother pride shining in the eyes that were swimming with tears and with voice shaking with emotion, said: 'Yes, go, it is your duty. Your mothers bless ing goes with you" And with tbe bene- dictionof his aged mother resting upon him he went out and wired the president his acceptance.
 Mr. Wallace is man of about 30, strong and vigorous. In addition to his high qualifications as civil engineer he possesses exceptional executive and ad- ministrative ability. He will receive salary of 25,000, but gives up a position which was more remunerative. It was not money which induced Mir. Wallace to accept, but the loyal and patriotic devo- tion which he felt toward his country, and also the honor and fame which would come to him in connection with the suc- cessfuI completion of the enterprise. As. MT. Wallace puts 1t: Tt is either fame or Monkey hill.''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-06
we speak; something is due to climatic

we speak; something is due to climatic conditions
 Who does not know the enervating sense that accompanies the first warm day of the year? We may agree with Johnson that he is weak creature who is influenced by the weather, but if we do we must confess with the same breath that to-day most of us are weak crea- lures. If, like Johnson, we lived in more 1eisurely times and regaled ourselves heartily in Fleet street about the middle of the day, following the veal with 3 comfortable discussion, maybe we, too, should be indifferent whether the sun shone or the rain fell. N Unfortunately, we work our nervous systems more and our alimentary organs less than did our grandparents. Inevitably we have a sensitiveness that was unknown to most of them. Their fits of 'the spleen" were well earned, probably, by loads within the stomach We acknowledge no suca consoling cause for tie ennui that often in the spring assails the town dweller. Happy he who can dispel 1t by a week end In the country or at the sea before his regulation summer holiday arrives.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-06
Growing American Industry.

The aatmaking business is growing rapidly in this country, and American hats are being worn all over the world. Formerly large number of hats were shipped here from England, but now American hats are being worn exten- sively in England, France and especial lyin Germany. No longer do the wealthy people here think that they must wear nothing but English hats
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-06
Strawberry Trifae.

Line a glass dish with alternate lay- CTS of macaroons and sugared strawber- ries. Make a custard of the yolks of three eggs, fourth of cup of sugar and one and half cups of milk. Cool and pour over the contents of the dish. Whip the whites of the eggs very stiff, put into a buttered pudding dish, cover and cook over hot water for twenty minutes. When cold. turn out on to the custard in the dish and sprinkle with powdered macaroons. Serve very cold.--Good Housekeeping.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-06
Rean Pancakes

Mash a dish of beans or peas (niceIy boiled till tender with cream) adding minced parsley and season with pepper and salt; give it one boil, then make a pancake and fry; when one side is cooked, haste it with the mixture, fry another pancake on one side only, and with 1t cover the mixture; takeit up and set it in hot oven for three minutes; dish and serve with tomato sauce.- Good Literature.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-06
The Chinese National Hymn.

The national hymn of China is a stuna ner It is so long that 1t requires about half day to sing 1t. No foreigner ever desires to hear it sung the second time. A German, who once impatiently listened to it, said, rather irrevelantly: "Too much of that is plenty"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-06
Agparagus Soup.

Boil one quart of asparagus cut in inch length in quart of water until tender. Rub through collander and return to the water in which it was boiled, Heat one pint of milk, stir in one teaspoon of butter rubbed with one of four and cook a few minutes. Season and pour into asparagus. Let it get boiling hot, pour into tureen over toasted bread, cut into dice and serve at once-Boston Globe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-06
Tempting Sandwiches.

At an afternoon tea some particular ly attractive open sandwiches were served Rounds of bread were spread with a mixture of cream cheese and finely chopped olives. Around the edge of each larger pieces of olives formed a sort of wreath and directly in the center was piece of olive. Brown bread sandwiches made of cream cheese and chopped olives are particu- larly delicious. Chopped green peppers may also be mixed with them.- Detroit Free Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-06
NOTICE.

To whom it may concern: All per- sons are hereby notified to give uQ credit whatsoever to my wife, Mary; Manion, or family, as I will not pay it on account of fntemperance.
 ROBERT MANION, No 34 Summer street, Waterbury Conn.
 Dated this third day Of June, 1904.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-06
CIubmen's Wives as well.

"The unmarried women" says the AL falfa Sage, 'are not the only ones who sometimes experience difficulty in find- ing husband. .''-Kansas City Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-06
Good Example.

At some of the public libraries in London the racing news is carefully blacked out of the newspapers before they are put upon the files for reea- ing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-06
Alteration.

Sidney Don't you admire style? Rodnsy-O. yes; admire style, but ! adore good manners Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-06
Waterbury Lumber $
 Coal Co. v to TOT Meadow St.
FIRE ALARM.

IKE ALAKMs
 4-Cor South Man ana Asranu nkms
 b-Scoyill Manufacturing Go (RsA
 6-4Cor Bridge and Magiil sts.
 7-Exchange Place.
 d2-Rogers 6 Bro Qp.l
 l3-Cor East Main and Niagara AS@ 14-Cor East Main and Wolc0tf read 16--COr Cor High and Walnut sta. 16-Gor Fact Main and Cherry m3M 17-Cor East Main and Cole sta. 21-Cor North Hlm and Kingsbury ats 2S-Burton street engine house Waterbury Manufacturing Co (pf 2S-Cor North Main and North afs. 26-Cor Buckingham ana Cooke ntN 27-Cor Grove and Prospect sts. 28-Cor Hillside avenue anG Pine sta 20-Cor Ludlow and N. Willow sEaa S1-Cor Bank and Grand sts. B2-Cor Riverside and Bank sts. S4-Cor ". Main and Watert0wn r@s B5-Conn By & L't'g Go. car h,eas(E S6--W6terbury Brass Ca spl B7-Cor Cedar and Meadow sta. BS-Cor Grand ana Field sts.
 42-Cor South Main and Clay gkn- A8zNew England Watch Co (pl Benedict & Burnham Mfg Go. fEN 46-Waterbury Buckle Go. (F1 47-Cor s. Main and Washington ate b1-Cor Baldwin and River htH. B2-Cor Franklin ana Union sts. 64-Cor Clay and MiII ska.
 s6-Cor Liberty and River sta. B7-No : hose house.
 Hs-Cor Baldwin and Stone sfs. 82-Cor DooiittIe alley and Dublin ssR 72-Cor West Main and Willow afM. Y3-North Willow st, cor Hillside. 74-Cor Johnson and WaterviIIa etn. J4c-woIcott st. beyond Howard. I82-Cor East Main and Melton ssm I73-Tast Mainastreet. opposite P0Ii'a. s12-The PIatt Bros Go. H1 P12-Hammond Buckle Go. Pl 914.-Waferbury Clock Cosmsvsf fac (p4 216-Cor North Main and Grove sta- 0sf-Cor Round Hill and Ward gta- 2a3-Farm street.
 R61-Tunction Cooke and ". Masn sta 263-Cor Abbott and Phoenix avenues. sT2-Grove, bet Central tk Holmes ava e11-S. N. T. Telephone s3o building (pE g12-Cor Bank anc Meadow sts. R13-Randolph 6 Gloves p1 s14-Plume & Atwood (p1 R15-American Ring Go. fp1 Electric Light Station (1 g1S-Holmes. Booth & HaydenB CT B2d-No 4 Hose House. 32o-Cor Green and N Leonard sts. e23-Cor washington ave & Porter sta B24-Cor Charles and Porter stH. B25-Cor Sfmons ct 6 Washington aN e71-City Lumber & Goal Go. gEy 412-Tracy Bros Pl 432-Cor Liberty and s. Main mfp. a51-Steele N Johnson Mfg Co. Cpl 6s2-Cor Baldwin and Rye ats.
 P) Private.
 SIGNALS. uz
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-06
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-06
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Gunnison news-champion and tribune., 1904-10-07

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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-12

Mr.. Hippe-Not very short, please; and could you
impart a little curl to it? ~-Chums,
berries in her hand She in hurry passed
my cousin she dropped the fruit Of the broke
and the fruit went up to the ceiling and then it raned
berries for about half minute. Atho the wall
much spattered and hair and clothes covered
could not help laughing.
Sixth Grade, -Daynee Mulligan
Van Cfeve School 1922 Jackson Street Me-
NoTHING BUT A MASS.
CHOW Roy, want you to go to the store and get
some eggs and pound Of butter, - said mother
winter day The sidewalks very slippery with ice
and had to be careful went to the and when
started home put the cake Of butter IN the bag
with the eggs Just stepped out of the store met
Of my companions. We talking very interest
eddy when my compartments foot slipped from under him
and tripped it. paid attention to the eggs
and walked toward home. Mother brought pan for
put the eggs in. put my hand the bag
beheld put my hand into soft of eggs and
butter. Mother locked in amazement, and besides
having to pay for the eggs and butter received pun
shment This may funny to you but the whipping
did not feel good to me. Roy Milton,
Al Seventh Grade, 1900 Sheridan Avenue 8.
Lake Harriet School.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-12
Washington as an Athlete,

Washington Athlete.
NE. Evafts told Lord CoIeridge, when. they at
Mount Vernon, the legend Of Washington throwing sill
dollar across the RappaHannoek.
fsBut'' objected Coleridge, the Rappahannock's
broad stream -
eyes, y retorted Mr. Evarts, sbut dollar went fur
ther In those days. ~ ~.
At a dinner party this story praised as Mr. Ev
best. Oh' said Mr.. Evarts, modestly, IT don It
say all the good things credited to me. Now, what
might have said that it not strange George
Washington threw dollar river since he threw
a sovereign across the -
First Cossack-HoW you to lose that fights You
had 'em outnumbered.
Second Gossack-That 3 true; but the general
sisted ON making speech, and while he saying we
conquer today tonight Mollyvodkarup Knoekananny
stiffski widow, = the Japs up and licked
esWe said the camel in the circus parade, eethere
some comfort for me, after all 8,
you meant asked the performing elephants
B my hump IS pretty bad, b1t might be worse
don It ride bicycle. =
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-12

the barn loft into rain barrel half full of water
teWhat is thatf', Ellen to the door but could
nobody. However she heard screaming. 81 Ara
you readyf, she called No but q What
is the matterf''
5 19Comes to the rain barrel
She running, and when she she said,
ttWere you going hide therea' She laughed and at
the same time helped me out.
CT have time to tell you will tell you when
GENE Back change my clothes Nobody
at home did not feel like going back, sol did
while heard Ellen coming to find out what the matter
was. told her and she told the rest, and all laughed
hard they could did not feel like laughing very
much. Ella Mccarthy,
Fifth Grade, 2918 Twenty fifth Street..
Seward School.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-12
MINNESOTA

down and how sad looked, for the promises
Of story would make anyone laughed right out
OF laughed and there merry laughing
bee for loaR time. Then uncle said he would tell
two stories and we were happy. Marie Medcalf
Seventh Grade, 2206 Fourth street NJ
Franklin School.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-12
A MOAN AND A GRoAN.

Eight O'Clock found, me at E. IS house studying
history, which seemed to- to end. 90 HoV
much have youG' asked E. "seven pages in the begin
ming of Victoria IS reign answered CT have learned
about half of it. - Let make candy new. You can
study afterwards So, suting the action to the word
put my history away and we began work. After
carefully the ingredients taking twice the receipt
and setting the candy to boil we left the
claiming, watched pot never beils. ~
It did not take very long for it to boil, tho did
not keep far away from the stove. At last the fudge
ready be beaten. Please get the vanilla bottIe'
said E, and went to get it, TEE the stove' she
said when could not find it, 81 put it there In order
to have it ready Just reached to get it the door
opened and uttered low
scared hurried by the door and bumped into En- who
beating candy She accidentally stepped the cats
tall and when it meowed peered under the table to
who made the noise. With her the pan Of candy
succeeded in getting brown hands and half Of brown
skirt English history forgotten in the attempt to
clean the It proved to- be her breer who tried
to her. Athena NJ Martin,
A Eighth Grade, 35l5 Tenth Avenue s.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-12
AN AFFEcTIoNATE BONNET.

With hep, skip and jump G. the fence
and running toward Aunt T. IS house He paused mo-
ment her doorstep if uncertain whether to walk
in not Evidently he decided upon the former another
hop and the door caught by chubby hand.
It sultry day and the door stood PARTLY open.
L. reading at farther end Of the and
c. his eageness to tell her of the luck he had had
perilous fishing expedition awwardly stubbed his toe
against the door, Woe hi1n He had suddenly tempted
the fates. -"~.-- %
With soft futter very, very sticky something
landed on his head. Where did it from9 What
ita Yes, it sheet of the stickest Aypaper ever
made ESQ G. sad) It surely seemed if it had been
raining sickness instead Of the hoes and pitch
forks The useful ypaper had calmly rested the top
Of the door until noisy boy bumped against it, It really
very funny to G.. desperately Juggling at his
sticky bonnet and aunt has ceased to him
about it. remember distinctly of hearing G. say, my
head is kind Of cold. wish my hair weuld grow
quicker" s-Bernice Pratt,
B Eighth Grade, 303 East Fifteenth Street.
Madison School.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-12
MIsCHIEvoUs JOSEPHINE.

It was about two years ago that spent my summer
vacation with my cousin in the country. Ny cousin
Josephine very mischevous girl and always ready
to play trick anyone. When arrived at her home
with the country places wished keep my eyes open
that Josephine could not play any tricks on me-
Day after day played outside. About week after
my arrival out doors when accident hap
pened accident that seemed funny those who
saw me. We went to the mother pig with her six
little Josephine asked to 60 into the pen
get little pig Unconscious that the mother eyed me-
climbed the fence and 10! reached for the pig the
mother caught by the dress and threw heels
head into her trough. T quickly possible,
shook myself and into the house, resolving
touch pig in my Life. Ella La Belle,
! A Sixth Grade, Ala Sixth Avenue NE.
Everett School
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-12
CoMPI.AcEsNT MISS BABY,

One winter about two years ago some friends were
staying all One day left alone
with the baby. She playing with corn meal,
and mama making pies in the pantry When
had everything ready but the PIES Lorene
dough and gave it to her. She put it pan
wanted to bake it but before could finish her pies
and do the baby wanted Lorene had closed the pantry
door and locked Mama told turn the kew
but she gave up trying said CT guess you'll Just
to stay IN, MT let you out. ., And went
to playing again After awhile my brother IN and
mama called him let her out. We had late supper
that night. -Eunice Mcbride
! Fifth Grade 5528 Nico11et Avenue
Bryant Sehool.
IN TEE RAIN BARREL
Here come Are You readyf
sN-o. = and before knew il i had tumbled down