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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-29
IS TOO SHALLOW
Water in Northwest Passage Not Deep Enough for Vessels of
 Commercial Tonnage.

Seattle. Dec 29.-Captain William Mogg, master of the whaler Bonanza, who arrived Wednesday morning on the steamer Jefferson last night, said that Captain Amundsen, in sailing through the northwest passage, was compelled to jettison a part or ms cargo, showing that the northwest passage is not deep enough for vessels of commercial tonnage.
 Tt will probably be from twelve to fifteen months before the value of the observation taken by Captain Amund- sen at the north magnetic pole is made known to the scientific world said Captain Mogg. For two years Cap. tain Amundsen photographed every movement of the needle, finding that 1t moved back and forth almost in circle. The observations were taken with self-registering instruments and no member of the expedition is able to give the results. This data will be submitted to the Royal Geographical society of London and to the Sclen- tifical and Geographical body of Nor way and Sweden, which assisted in sending out the expedition.
 "There are only about three men in the world who are able. to read the self.registering instruments used by Captain Amundsen in taking the ob- servations of the movement of the north magnetic pole. It is estimated that at least year will be required in compiling the data. Captain Amund- sen expects to leave on the return on the ship Gjoa, which is within stone's throw of the wrecked schooner Bonanza, and plans to bring the Gjoa out by Boring straits to San Francisco, reaching that city early next Septem- Der.
 "Captain Amundsen has already sent out the observations as registered by the instruments in his sealed copper cans. This case has been forwarded to London and will first be examined by the Royal Geographical society.
 "In the measurements of water taken by Amundsen in the passage depth of only nine feet. six inches, was found at the place where the Gjoa went aground. As near as could be ascertained by Captain Amundsen there is no great depth of water at any place in the passage. although it is possible that a waterway may exist where the passage is blocked with ice"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-29
IN POLICE COURT
Thomas Hoar Intimidating People
 With Useless Revolver.

1 Thomas Hoar went on the rampage last night with twenty-two caliber
 revolver, and had all Fifth street and
 vicinity to himself. Under the infu- ence of drink, he went around demand. ing money from people at the point ot l his revolver which was not loaded and
 would not work, but people were not
 aware of this and gave him all they
 had and ran away for more. He was having a high old time this way when
 Officers Magner and Erickson swooped | down upon him. In the city court this l morning he was charged with intoxi-
 cation and breach of the peace, and
 the revolver that wouldn't work was
 on the prosecutors desk. At the re-
 quest of the police, however, the cases were continued to tomorrow morning on bail of $200. The police expect to
 convict him with the holding up of peddler near Platts Mills last week. Charles Hanrahan was fined $10 and costs for intoxication.
 Harry Creator. cigar maker; Frank Mack, laborer; Charles Brown, Is, and
 Peter Bragg, IT, were charged with trespassing on the railroad property at
 the Meriden junction. Brown and
 Bragg said they were merely taking ride to the falls at Platts Mills to go skating. Brown lives on Highland
 avenue, and Bragg on Poplar avenue. They did not know Creator and Mack,
 but happened to meet on freight that
 was going west on the Highland divls. ion. They alighted at the Meriden
 junction and found themselves in the clutches of Railroad Policemen James
 J. Quinn of New Haven and John W. Mcdonald, formerly city sheriff. A
 fine of $1 and-costs was imposed in the
 cases of the boys and $5 and costs in the others.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-29
DEATHS, FUNERALS Well Known People Who Have
 Been Called Away.

The funeral of Michael, infant son of Mrs Moore of Simon street, took place yesterday.
 The funeral of Henry White will take place from the residence of his parents on Hawkins street tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The inter- ment will be in St Joseph's cemetery.
 The funeral of James Lombard will be held tomorrow morning from the residence of his sister, Mrs D. J. De- fancy, 129 Hill street, at S:30 o'clock. to St Thomas's church. The interment will be in St Joseph's cemetery.
 The funeral of James Moran took place this morning from his late home on Mattatuck street with a mass of requiem at the Immaculate Conception church by Father Brennan and inter ment in St Joseph's cemetery. The bearers were John Cunningham, Mich ael Keenan, Michael Berry, Peter Rush, John Rush and Thomas Rush. The floral tributes included a wreath from Mrs Owen Finnegan and a bou- quet from Mrs Maurice Lynch.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-29
BRINGING BACK BODIES.

Victoria, B. C., Dec 29.-The salvage steamer Salvor, which was expected to reach the scene of the wreck of the Pass of Melfort at the Amphitrite point at midnight, has been instructed to bring any bodies recovered from the wreck to Victoria for interment. The officers of the crew are Harry s. Cow gall, master; W. Baldwin, first officer; Hans E. Myer, second officer; George Flanders, third officer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-29
WATERBURY EVENING DEMOCRAT.
MET LAST NIGHT Said to Be Nothing Definite on Tru. ant Officer and Inspector.

The democratic members of the in coming board of education have held their caucus and it is reported that very little if any change will be made in the slate that was agreed upon early in the week. Clerk Fitzgerald and Clerk of Supplies Mitchell will not be disturbed.
 The board will meet at the usual Lour, ' 80 o'clock, on the present meet ing night, Monday night. But owing to the necessity of approving the usual bills and payrolls next week the board will hold it's first meeting Tues day evening at 7:30 o'clock.
 As to the selection of truant officer and an inspector of school buildings, there is said to be nothing definite agreed upon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-29
DIED IN STAMFORD.

. Stamford, Dec 29-H. Sawyer Das- kan, father of Mrs Josephine Dodge Daskam Bacon, the writer, died today at his residence here after several weeks illness. His age was 60 years. Mir Daskam lived in Stamford all his life. In his younger days he was prominent as an athlete and a singer. For many years he had been engaged in the grocery business. A son and two daughters survive him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-29
CARD OF THANKS.

MT and Mrs James R. Mccarthy wish to thank their many friends and neighbors for their kindness through the sickness and death of their be loved daughter, Mrs Annie Hannon, also to James Mulyille for conducting the funeral so satisfactorily. Mir and Mrs James R. Mccarthy and family and her loving husband, Francis Han non
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-29
6 COAT SPECIALS IN OUR
 COAT DEPARTMENT.

Ladies Tan Covert Coats, box
 fronts. strapped back with belt,
 special S4.J0 Black and Brown kersey Coats,
 fitted backs, loose fronts, spe-
 cial Sj.00 Long Coats of tan covert and light
 and dark grey mixtures, several
 styles. special S10.TJ Sample Coats of black, blue and
 brown Melton cloth. also tan
 cOverts and grey mixtures, spe-
 cial S1j.O0 Long Fur Scarfs of .OpOssum and
 French COney. squirrel and sat
 in lined. special S5.9S Isabella and Sable Fox Boas with
 large fox tails. special SG.5O
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-29
PATIENT DEAD

Galtsston. Tex. Iley 2.-Patriek Fox- wha was pronouneed to be sui. fe~snx fron yeliow fevpr. and wha wffh his hFukher arrived hEre fruu Gala Szn1ay. die1slzst rlxht
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-29
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our sincere thanks to all our neighbors and friends who sympathized with us in the death of our mother. THE MISSES JULIA AND MARY
 BLANDSFIELD.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-29
NOTICE.

The Board of Relief of the City of Waterbury will meet in Room No f. City Hall, Tuesday. January ?, 1906. at Q a. m.. for hearing appeals from doings of the Assessors.
 M. F. PARKINSON,
 I. 4. SPENCER.
 JOHN F. GARREN. l2-22-tf Board of Relief.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-29

Why not have magazine when you can get one free of charge? If you pay your subscription to the Denl- ocrat in advance The Woman's Home Companion will be sent to your ad- dress every month.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-29

TO RENT-Tenement of rooms, private l house, everything new and modern, small family, l7 Cooke street, Inquire on premises. i2-29-3
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-04-27
BAyARIAN CABBAGE.

Strip a small white cabbage OF Its
outer leaves, cut it in quarters. cut out
the stalk or heart from the centre and
then shred the cabbage fine with a
thin-bladed sharp knife. Let 1t soak
two hours in cold water after shred
ding. then drain the cabbage free
from water; season 1t we'll with salt
and a level tablespoonful Of caraway
seeds, and let it stand an hour after
seasoning it. Put two generous table
spoonfuls Of butter in saucepan over
the fire, when it melts and begins to
bubble, add the shredded cabbage, and
let it stew, closely covered, till it Is
soft and yellow, then pour in a gill OF
fayoring extract and half the quantity
of good vinegar, a teaspoonful or
sugar and a saltspoonful Of paprlka.
Cover the saucepan again. and let the
cabbage cook gently for half an hour,
then lift the cover, dredge in a table,
spoonful of -four, stir it well, place the
cover on again, let the cabbage cook
another half hour; then serve. This is
an excellent accompaniment to roast
loin of pork.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-04-27
BARLEY WATER.

Half teacupful Of the best pearl
barley, wash and soak 1t, and put it to
boil in a quart Of water. Let 1t boil
half an hour, then strain, and put 1t
OH to boil again with the same guam
tity of fresh water. Let it boil slowly
until the barley is quite soft. While
it is cooking peel a good-sized lemon
very thin, put the peel into mug or
basin, pour boiling water on it. and
cover it closely. When the barley is
sufficiently boiled, strain it, and' to
the liquor add the water in which the
lemon peel was stepped, the strained
Juice of the lemon, and sufficient cas-
ter sugar to sweeten it to taste. An
other way: put two tablespoonfuls OF
the best pearl barley, well washed
into a jug with boiling water. and stir
for two minutes. Fold a cloth several
times thick, cover the jug. and let 1t
stand till cold. 1t can be favored with
lemon peel and juice or cinnamon.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-04-27

4 firm of cheap clothing makers was
dissolved not long ago, and in 10 ami
cable way. A lawsuit over the settle
ment was the result, and tie cause OF
Meyer against Jacobs came to trial
According to the way the story is told
in the Lawyers Club former Judge
Dittcnhoefer was the counsel for the
plaintiff.
Il think I will send the Judge nice
box of ci" H." said Mr.. Meyer to his
cour ,-+aEinS recess in the trial
.ps he will feel more kindly to
"a me then
NO, no; don't do that" replied Mr.
/Dittenhoefer. ut wouldn't be righ'
at all. You would offend him very
deep. for he would think you were
tryir to bribe him. Your case ISM
any good now, and you would sure
" loEn if you did that"
Tho trial ended with verdict il
Meyers favor.
"Well, I won," said the victorious lit
icant to his lawyer, with a broad
smile, "and, say. did send the Judge
those cigars"
"You did,"
Eyes, sir, but I put Jacobs card II
the box"
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-04-27
.OPLDM0fEN
Books for the Girls

There is a whole host of delightful,
wholesome books which may be CIV
en- to the modern girl stepping from
maidenhood to womanhood of which
at present she is entirely ignorant.
Fifteen or 20 years ago girls OF the
upper middle class were reaaing
Dickens, Thackeray, George Eiio''
Mrs. Gaskell, Mrs. Oliphant, Anthony
Trollope and often c. Bronte anu
Jane Austen; today it would not DC
exaggeration to say that not one girl
in a hundred has more than nod.
ding acquaintance with any one OF
these great authors. ConseQuentis
she possesses no standard by which TO
Judge the contemporary novel, and so
fails IN easy victim to its supernclal
attractiveness. The yasons for TINS
extraordinary ignorance of the CLASSIC
novels, of our language are not easll!
discovered, but it is certainly par'i!
due to her imperfect education, whicn
would appear to fit her to pass exam
nations successfully, but which 1alis
to make her love and appreciate
what is beautiful in her own IAN
guage.-Saturday Review.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-04-27
NELL-KEPT ORCHARDS.

Orchards that are well kept and
thrifty are much moro liable to bear
than those that are neglected and
starved OIL ground too poor to insure
4 healthy growth. Trees that were
heavily laden last year, and exhausted
much of their vitality in trying to
mature al overload. are not so apt to
bear as those which had season Of
comparative rest last year.
But these are only general PROPOSE
tions. and must be taken as such.
There are so many contradictory facts
in fruit production that positive state
ments are Of doubtful safety.
1t is safe, however. to keep the or
chard in good condition, with plenty
of plant food in easy reach. and by
mulching conserve the necessary
moisture to make the plant food avail
able Where these conditions are pres
ent the prospect for good crop of
good fruit is very favorable. And the
prospect for good prices are equally
favorable. provided means be found to
market them in such way as to meet
the demand without glut.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-04-27
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

One or two drops Of vanilla added
to the chocolate pot will give just the
taste that is delicious.
Salt and soda, pinch of each. put
into tepid water makes as fine a denti'
frice as one could wish.
White wool articles are thoroughly
cleansed by rubbing with dry Hour.
Shake we'll afterwards.
The water that onions have been
boiled in will brighten gilt frames
to a marvellous degree.
Instantaneous relief can be obtained
from the terrible pain of a burn by
applying vinegar and baking soda.
The yolk OF an egg gives richness to
the milk you pour over asparagus;
beat it we'll. add butter. salt and pep
per as usual.
Cranherries boiled with apples. then
strained and made into jelly with
equal parts of sugar make a table
dainty that is unique and pleasing.
An ounce of alum stirred into hot
milk wakes q fine bath for parts al
fected with rheumatism. The curds
which form when the mixture gets
cold make an excellent poultice to put
upon the parts over night.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-04-27
CAKES OF THE OLD SOUTH.

One pound Of -four, one and one-half
pounds of sugar. one pound Of butter.
twelve eggs, two pounds Of citron
sliced thin, one large or two small CO.
coanuts grated, two pounds Of blanched
almonds cut fine and one tablespoon
full of mace. Cream the butter and
-four. beat the sugar with the yolks
of the eggs, add the stiffiy beaten
whites, then add all to the butter and
creSh, stir in the citron and almonds
ad lastly the cocoanut. Twelve eggs.
their weight in sugar, half their weight
in flour, the juice and grated rind OF
two lemons and one saltspoonful OF
salt. Bake in jelly-cake plates. To
two and one-half pounds Of sugar add
the Juice of four oranges and the
grated rind Of two, and the juice OF
two lemons. Mix all, and spread be-
tween the cakes when quite cold; also
spread over the top. This quantity
makes two cakes Of three layers each.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-04-27
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AS TO BUTTONS.

Even in the matter of buttons the
designers have been busy.
Since so little trimming is allowable
on these suits. particular attention is
devoted to that little. And the CO.
quettish woman spares no pains in this
way.
Antique silver buttons of various de-
signs arc calculated to add greatly
to the elegance of suits in any of the
gray shades. Some of these buttons
boast queer. antiquc-looking pendants.
Such buttons serve equally well on a
coat of gray squirrel or on one Of a
coarse gray mixture.
With the present vogue Of copper it
is not astonishing that this glowing
metal should have been utilized for
buttons. With some shades it is eX-
quisitc. 4 large plain button that
looks TO have been simply hammered
i'll antique fashion is stunning. More
beautiful. though no more effective.
are Smoothly-fnished copper buttons,
inlaid with silver in eXquisitely deli
catc designs.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-04-27
aaHeusEHs;IRD2 sEEs;R2
ES&aE3
FRIED CELERY.

II one decides to serve fresh celery
at the end of the dinner, with crackers
and cheese, it is not amiss to have it
at an earlier stage as vegetable. The
following recipe is an Italian one:
Scrape and wash the stalks and cut
them into pieces about four inches
long. Cook them until tender in boil
ing water. to which is added little
salt. Drain them and set aside until
they are cold. Dip each piece into the
yolk of an egg, which you have beaten
up with tablespoonful Of cold water.
roll in cracker dust, and fry in butter
to a light brown. Put in a hot dish,
sprinkle with grated cheese, and let
it stand in the oven for two minutes
before serving. If You wish, you can
make the vegetable richer by the ad-
dition of a cupful of tomato sauce.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-04-27
A Power in Petticoats.

Marie Columbia" writes for the
Delineator of the social secretary as
she is known in Washington's domi'
nant sets.
She must be a sort of social Nspo'
leon in petticoats. She must be OF
the elect-that is, of the cave-dweli'
er class. She must have rich and
sure knowledge of Washington's Gus
toms, of its pitfalls and snares. She
must be well groomed. we'll gowned'
She must he possessed Of some OF the
qualities of a Sherlock Holmes, Tor
she must be mistress of all sorts OF
tricks for discovering the past, pres
ent, future and, if need be, the here
after of every person who comes
within range of her pat:oness' I'VE.
She must keep three sets. of bod
systemically-the dinner book, lunc\
con book and the visiting book. She
must write invitations CT notes all
the morning, and pour tea after 5
o'clock, each day for fashionable
uioppCfoiH.
1t is her duty to divide her patron
2ss's list of friends and acquaint-
ances into ,ots-job lots, as it were
in which the sheep are carefully sep
arated from the goats. and. oddly
enough, there are some people in
Washington who resent being classed
with the latter.
Her position cannot be regarded as
a sinecure. AS one secretary told OF
her employer:
Just fancy! | was pouring tea on
one of our reception days. There
were some 10 or II women present,
when Nine. WI. the wife of the
Chinese minister, was announced. My
patroness greeted her. then suddenly
knelt down before her and cried out,
oh, Nine. WI, do show us your dear
little feet and with that she drew
forth from the abashed Orientars re-
luctant robe one of her poor little de.
formed pegs of feet. Every one in
the room was paralyzed. AS for. me.
| simply had fit"
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-04-27
THAT TREE AGENT.

1t will not be many weeks before
you will no doubt receive your annual
visit from the tree agent. Now good
reliable tree agent is really blessing
to the neighborhood and he should be
welcome guest; but the unreliable
and untruthful agent should be a
guest of the county Jail. OF course
each one is enabled to give you the
greatest bargains that have ever be-
fore been offered and, according to
his own talk. will save you enough
money to make you Independent for
life. Let such a man alone. When
the man comes along that is not offer
ing you the cheapest Of stock but
rather trees that can be depended up
on. and carrying a Government certi-
ficate signifying that they are free
from scale or disease, there is your
chance and oftenumes the buyer is
enabled to get lot Of free information
from such an agent. There are but
very few men who are thoroughly
posted as to the kinds Of trees that do
best in their particular neghborhood,
and the reliable nurseryman is al
ways glad to advise you along this line.
and the advice is generally good, for
it is always to his advantage to have
his stock make good showing and
prove a profitable investment to the
buyer. Again we say have nothing to
do whatever with the ''snide" nursery
man; but with the thoroughly reliable
one do as much business as your pock-
etbook will allow.-Weekly Witness.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-04-27
Fashion Notes.

Solid wreaths Of roses trim many OF
the new hats.
Buttons are still used quite exten.
sively for trimminsg.
Plain crepes continue their pres
tige of several seasons in no degree
diminished.
Very dashing is broad hat Of
white horsehair braid, as soft and
transparent as possible.
Words do scant justice to the beau.
tiful laces, chiffons, and nets which
are so extremely fashionable this sea.
son.
The separate coat Of taffeta silk,
satin or silk suiting will, in the opin.
ion of many authorities, attain to a
rather unusual vogue.
or marvellous beauty are the print.
ed crepes and chiffons. in which very
large single flowers, sprays of roses
or groups Of large chrysanthemums
appear in soft, shadowy effects.
Nothing astonishes one so much as
the variety in sleeves. Some are
close fitting the entire length, re-
lieved perhaps by shoulder cap
some are voluminous affairs, finished
at the elbow with little frills and rib.
bons and a long glove; others are
shirred horizontally or plated verti.
cally: others have just a putting at
the shoulder with sleeves Of lace to
the elbow-in fact. the sleeves may
be whatever your fancy dictates.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-04-27
How Sail Men Are Born EQUAL"

The woman born beautiful doesn't
bother to educate her intelligence, is
spoiled by ,flattery, is unable to hold
the men she attracts; the woman
born homely is driven to develop her
character and her mind, and so more
than overcomes her handicap as
against her pretty sister. The man
born clever loses because he wins too
easily and has not incentive to that
sustained effort which alone achieves
success; the man born "slow" de.
veiops patience, assiduity, balance
and, best Of all, tenacity.
It comes near 20 being universal
rule that strong points and weak ones
Just about Offset each other IN any
human being at the start, and that
the development is matter for the
man himself to determine. And
there is no fatal handicap except the
disposition to regard ones ha9dicap
as fatal.-saturday Evening Post