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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23

Some day, we are promised by Sir Caspar Purdon Clarke, our artists need not seek the prestige of the Paris salon as they do now, for there will be a New York salon of highest standing.
 Sir Caspar Purdon Clarke is the noted Englishman that has recently assumed the duties of director of the Metropolitan museum in New York. Sir Caspar won fame and knighthood In building up the noted South Ken sington museum, art center of Eng land, and when Gen. di Cesnola died and the question arose as of the right man to take his place at the head of the New ork art museum, Sir Caspar was the man agreed upon. Of course, good Americans asked if there were no competent art directors in this coun- try, if it were really necessary to go abroad to find some one for the post; but the choice seems so generally sat isfactory as to have hushed the patri- otic outburst. Sir Caspar Clarke is man of most enviable reputation in his field of work, and though he can count his years up to almost three-score he retains his enthusiasms, overfows with energy. Under his rule great things are expected for the Metropolitan. And he frankly forecasts great things. This is what this man of enthusiasm and experience declares, as reported by e representative of the New York Times:
 Already comparing favorably (the with the best of foreign art galleries, it is on the eve of becoming the greatest general institution of the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
THE BRIDAL VEIL.
Needed Length Should Be Carefully Measured-The Manner in Which
 to Arrange the Tulle.

Having somebody to come in, especial ly at the last minute, to drape the brides veil would be done away with along with other extra fuss and feathers if it was only realized that it was after all sim pie process, says the Chicago Tribune.
 The. first thing is to procure exactly the right length veil, which is done by
 measuring from the top of the head Cor the hair if it is worn high) to the bot tom of the train, and then adding to the
 measurement the three quarters of a
 yard extra which is always used for fall
 ing over the face. Three yards and
 half was the quantity used little time
 since when trains were longer, but for
 the length they are worn now two and a
 half is ample and even two yards and a quarter is enough for the skirt of round length, where the bride is not of Ama- zonlike proportions.
 The newest way of managing the tulle
 is not to take off the face piece Instead the veil is rounded off at the four cor ners, the edges being left unhemmed. Measuring three-quarters from the front the tulle is laid back and forth un- til it is all gathered up in narrow plaits, so narrow in fact that they are prac- tically gathers. These are then tackled together and the piece which hangs for ward is divided up the middle, so that when the bride turns from the altar the maid of honor can lay them back from the face From the pieces which are taken of the corners little rosettes, or loops, or bow in butterfly effect is made, which, with the spray of orange blossoms, are used to fasten the veil to the hair. An upright bow may be made of the tulle where this is more becoming, and this is the matter in which the bride can best study her own style, so as to be sure and use the bow that is most be- coming to her generally
 A wreath of the blossoms or a twist of the tulle made in wreath fashion or crown of the blossoms and leaves are especially popular just at present, and are lovely on some types of faces, al- though there are other brides to whom this style does not compare in becoming ness with the little standing cockade, which is becoming popular again with the high done hair. Where the wreath is worn the veil is gathered together,in-- stead of being plaited, and left a little wider across the head so as to lie flat un- der it. Where the detached face veil ia preferred 1t is gathered and fastened under the coronet or wreath so that it can be taken of easily by the brides attendant, or, in the case of simple lit- tie wedding, where there is no maid of honor, her mother can do this for her. !
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
Gibraltar crumblinr Away

It is not generally known that the great rock of Gibraltar is tumbling dovn-that its crumbling, rotting masses must be continually bound to- gether with huge patches of masonry and cement. Yet they who sail past Gibraltar cannot fail to notice on the eastern slope of the fortress enormous silver colored patches gleaming in the sun These patches. in some cases 30 or 70 feet square, are the proof of Gi. braltar's disintegration. Of thick, strong cement, they keep huge spurs of the cliffs side from tumbling into the blue sea. Sea captains cruising in the Mediterranean say that Gibraltar has been rotting and crumbling for many years. but that of late the dfsin- tegration has gone on at faster rate than heretofore. They say that the stone forming this imposing clif is rotten stone. and that in a little while the phrase the strength of Gibraltar will be meaningless.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23

competitive exhibitions, some to be held at the museum and many to be held elsewhere. Tn time he expects to see competitive exhibitions established in every American city with popu- lation of 50,000, and perhaps less. The Carnegie awards in the Pittsburg art competition have brought forth some excellent work, and if competitive ex- hibitions were to be scattered as widely as Sir Caspar desires, unquestionably a great stimulus would be given artists the country over. It would seem the Englishman after all was the right man for this democratic country, a man with earnest belief in the democ- racy of art. ..a
 Sir Caspar is genial and warmly en- couraging, but he is no "easy mark !" A recent attempt to unload some "old masters" on the museum, whose value was put by the dealer at $50OO0, was met by prompt return of the paint ings, which were judged good copies but not what was wanted by r mu. scum.
 It was only 35 years ago the museum was started. started in a very small way. Its present large proportions are found inadequate for to-day's needs, and the structure is to be greatly en- larged. An addition in the way of a north wing is to be built soon, and on its completion south wing will be added; the building will then have a frontage of 1000 feet on Fifth avenue. But the museum as proposed in en, tirety, will be four times the size of the structure after these wings are built.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
UNDER THE
 RED ROBE - ,- By STANLEY J. WHITMAN
lcopyright. 1894. by Stanley J. weYman.l ]
WHITMAN

And why?" he said, in voice like the rasping of file. .-.s -.--...
 Because took him unfairly" I answered desperately. Because, Mon- seigneur, I am a gentleman and this task should have been given to one who was not. took him, if you must know," I continued impatiently-the fence once crossed, was growing bolder-"by jogging a woman's steps and winning her confidence and betray- ing it. And, whatever I have done i'll in my life-of which you were good enough to throw something in my teeth when I was last here-I have never done that and I will not!"
 And so you set him free?"
 "Yes."
 /. After you had brought him to Auch?"
 Yes"
 And in point of fact saved him from falling into the hands of the con- mandant at Auch?"
 Yes" answered desperately.
 Then what of the trust placed in you, sirrah?" De rejoined, in a terri,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23

The late Richard Hunt made plans for building covering eight acres of ground, one of the largest buildings ever designed by an architect. If the building as proposed will ever be com. pleted it is difficult to say; some place the time for such completion at 50 years. At present the work is pro- gressing in portions, the architects car- rying out the designs of Mir. Hunt in a general way. A member of the firm of architects that is to put up the north wing, compares museums abroad with the Metropolitan as it would be with its additions, thus: Almost all European museums are made from old palaces, and, therefore, not well ar- ranged for exhibition purposes. In the Louvre, for instances, some of the paintings are splendidly lighted, while all of the statuary is miserably placed in dark rooms and corridors. This same condition prevails in the vatican, another old palace, which was never designed for exhibition purposes. In fact, throughout France and Italy these conditions are pretty generally found "a rule that is not true of either the British or the South Kensington mu- scum in England. In the erection
 the Metropolitan museum, it is almost superfuous to say. the chief attention is being paid by the architects to give the public building that will in every respect be suitable for exhibition pur- poses-the most perfect museum build. ing that can be designed"
 CHRISTOPHER WEBSTER.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23

sort on earth-superior to the Soutl ! Kensington museum as a treasury oi
 paintings, eclipsing the great Cluny
 museum (Paris) as storehouse oi carved woods, equal to any European
 rendezvous of marbles and bronzes
 and quite overshadowing any existing
 museum in size" And the Times
 writer adds: Last but not least, the
 new Metropolitan director is ambitious
 for and is working toward the estab.
 lishment of New York salon which shall rival that of Paris"
 Sir Caspar builds his hopes on foun- dations that appear of some certain stability. He asserts that the Ameri- cans are essentially a creative people, that while this faculty has heretofore shown expression in great commercial and engineering accomplishments, gradually the people, with possession of wealth and leisure, are evincing in- telligent and absorbing interest in the arts. He calls attention to the sue cess of American artists abroad, and lays emphasis on the statement that ere long they will be content to remain at home, will not have to go abroad in search of inspiration to the best effort. And he asserts that our art pa- irons are not the ignoramuses the car icaturist likes to picture, but that they are becoming able to give expert criti- cism of the really good in art. Their long purses have got them good ad- visers, they have not been slow in taking instruction.
 The Metropolitan museum has been criticised severely and often as a mu- scum housing much spurious art, but the new director tells us this may be said of all similar places abroad. In taking up his new work. the director does not belittle what has been done, speaks warmly thereof. He calls at- tention of the public to the museums rich treasures, he is doing his utmost to make these treasures popular-that is, to make people of all classes ac- quainted with them. He gives this ex- pression to his sentiments: "In my experience the best and surest way to cultivate a national appreciation for good art is to familisrize the masses of the people with the best creations. En- courage them, do not antagonize them" The museum IS open to pho desiring to make copies O. creations, students are made welcome who wish to ccpy the work of the masters.
 In line with the policy of making the museum popular. known to the people, the following Iit.is story may be told: A liverymsn. whose livery stables were locatei but a few squares from the Metropolitan museum. one day overheard two of his drivers talk ing about a picture, The Horse Fair" they had seen oyer at ;hs museum. and the Iiveryma1 thought he. too. would go and view the -big horse picture 1t pleased hin nightly: he had found iEe way tc a placs where there was much of interest for him. he promised himself to repeat the pleasure.
 Sir CasPsr desires to stimulate the artists of the country, and proposes
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
X. R. Time Table.
NAUGATuCK DIVISION. TralIs leave Bank street

TralIs leave Bank street FOR BRIDGEPORT AND NEW Y0Rk-535. 7;55. 10s52 a. m,: I:ln 2:49, 4:35. 6:15 p. m.
 SUNDAYS-705, $50 (tS Br,dva. port a. m.; 1:15, $40 D. m. FOR ANSONIA AND NEW HAVEN -l00 except Monday, 6:35. 7s8 lo52 a. h.; 1I5, PAS. 4:s5, s:iS sUNbAYs-1oO. 7oS $50 a. u.;i I:l5. $40, 7:5o p m.
 FOR wATERTOWN-6a5 sS2. 1Ioa .. m.; 123. 3:57, $40. 8:12 70a S59. I120 p. m.
 SUNDAYS-es53 C. m.; s:i7 n. m FOR THOMASTON, TORRIN0T0N and WINSTED-627. l05S d m-. l:19, 353, 6s5S, S.54 D. m.
 sUNDAYS-0s5S a. m.: SAT n m
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 Trains leave Meadow street FOR HARTFORD, wILLIMANT7o PROVIDENCE. PUTNAM ANn BOST0G-6.45, s32 a. m.: i21o 3:l5, 7:34 (to Hartfou0 D. m. FOR DANBURY-S3o .. m.: zax 100 D. m-
 TOR P0UGHKEEPSIE-S5o a n. SUNDAY for BRTsroL-fsoon.c,. Ing with third rail traInsl- e1o 1005 a. m.: POO. 505. TOO D. m-
 DUBLIN STREET sTATToN FOR MERIDEN AND MIDDrH TOwH-e21 a. m: 615 D. m o.MsHEPARD. CTHEMPsTrAn
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23

ble voice; and stopping still farther ] forward, he probed me with his eyes. You who prate of trust and confl- dence, who received your life on parole and but for your promise to me would have been carrion this month past, answer me that! What of the trust I placed in you?' . -..-
 The answer is simple" I said, shrugging my shoulders with a touch of my old self. q am here to pay the penalty"
 And do you think that do not know why?" he retortcd, striking his one hand on the arm of the chair with a force which startled me. Because you have heard. Sir, that my power is gone! That I, who was yesterday the kings right hand, am to-day dried up, withered and paralyzed! Because but have carei Have a care." he continued not loudly. but in a voice like a dogs snarl. You, and those others! Have care say, or you may find yourself mistaken yeti"
 ''As Heaven shall judge me" an- swered solemnly. "that is not true. Until I reached Paris last night knew nothing of this report. came here with single mind. to redeem my honor by placing again in your Emi- nence's hands that which you gave me on trust"
 For a moment he remained in tke same attitude. staring at me fixe1lv. Then his face somewhat relaxed. 'Pe good enough to ring that bell" he said
 It stood on table near me. rang 1t and velvet footed man in black came in and gliding up to the cardinal placed a paper in his hand. The car dinal looked at it while the man stood with his head obsequiously bent: my heart beat furiously. Very good" the cardinal said. after a pause. which seemed to me to be endless. Let the doors he thrown open"
 The man bowed low and retired be hind the screen. heard a little he'll ring somewhere in the silence and in a moment the cardinal stood up. "Fo.- low me-" he said, with a strange flash of his keen eyes.
 Astonished, I stood aside while he passed to the screen, then I followed him. Outside the first door. which stood open. we found eight or nine persons-pages, Q monk. the major domo and several guards waiting like mutes- These signed to me tc precede them and fell in behind US and in that order we rassed through the first room and the second. where the clerks stood with bent heads to receive us The last door of the antechamber few open as We approached: a score of voices cried. Place, Place for His Emi- neneei" We passed without psuss through two lines of lowing lacksys and enterrd-an empty roomi
 The ushers die not knew how to Icnk at one another. The iackeys trembled in their shoes But the cardinal walked on. apparently unnoved. until he had passed slowly half the length of the chamber Then he turned him self about. looking first to one side and then 10 another. with low laugh of derisiOn- @Father.- he said- in his thin voice what does the psalmist say7 T am become like a pelican in the wilderness and like an Ovi that is in the dessrt,'
  The monk mumbie5 assent
 And later, in tte same psalm is it not written. They zhzTI perish. but thou shalt endures'
 ~Is k so.- the father answered ! Amen. -Doabtless that refers to another life the cardinal continued. with his ! si0w. wIntrT szils Tn ths nzatfns
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23

The same evening we left Paris and retraced, in her company, the road which had twice traversed alone and in heaviness
 A fortnight later We were at Coche- foret, in the brown woods under the southern mountains; and the great cardinal, once more triumphant over his enemies, saw, with cold, smiling eyes, the world pass through his cham Der. The food-tide, which then set in, lasted 13 years; in brief, until his death. For the world had learned it's lesson and was not to be deceived second time. To this hour they call that day, which saw me stand for all his friends, "The day of Dupes."
 1.-THE END.1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
ouesa's Poetr

A volume of poems by Queen Helena of Italy is soon to be published by a German firm. The roems. which have been translated into German from Montenegrin, the queens native tongue. are said to show remarkable poetic talent. and one of them entitled War deals directly with the recent troubles in the far east.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23

Maud -- Isn't 5 and 30 too old to hope for any improvement? !? l should say not. One just begins to live. Take Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea, You will be blooming fair at 60. B cents, Tea or Tablets.
 Ap0thecaries Hall Co.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
astops nat Br.e5ss

Honolulu has on exhibition a sped men of the iIiiH or stone that breeds. i. from Kan island The natives szy that if the stone Is placed in a gisss jar and vstsr poured ovsr 1t and the jar 5s corksd for a couple Of days ths stone wil rsproducs itself In the foru of foar or svs smaller Esone&
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
Sage Advice

Nov. Lester ssid Old Codgsr. ad- dressing his ea!IoW nephew in an ad- monitory tone. fit is as proper that you should pay ths fiddler as it is to liouidste any other Gebs. but it's dunn fine exhibition Of entry width betEixt the eyes fo inquire the atdlers price before the dance eszizs. .--Puck
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
AN EMBROIDERED DOLLY.
Foundation of Silk or Linen May Be Used-The Pattern Especially
 Graceful.

The fashionable open-work embrold- cry is not confined to the ornamenta- ton of wearing apparel, but is used on anything for which embroidery is em- ployed.
 We give a design intended for a round dolly, the foundation of which
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
BunYsnis Anvn.

A London dispatch says that an an vii used by John Bunyan when he vas a tinker has beer found It will be sold at auction at Sothebys Ii vsighs @ pounds. and is roughly stamped vith Bunyan's name. rszidencs and the date. 1s47- Ii is stated that sts Esnuinsnsss is not to te soubtsd.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
vnt.ris.s Gel Erru.

The police of Andovsr. Hsmpsbirs. England. have tssu so active ia arrest ing motorists that the latter have boT- cotied the town. to Is loss iB q Fsr5 heavy sam during the last year. The motorists even sscpped thsir szbserip- tio-s tc ioczi ckzrftlsz
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
ssttls5 Fassiors

The styles that are settled show cir eulsr skirts. all kinis of coats. but especially the short one for 6ressy af. fairs. the princess skirt, the loose top coat the small hat and the skirt that touches
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
Avertsd

Miss sharpe (gushinglyl-oh. Mfr. CynIc. dc you believe people ever fall In love at first sigh.z
 Mr. Cynic-0h. res. and fall out again at second.-Casselrs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
In the Adirnndarks

Where is our guide?'
 "Over in the bunkhouse, drunk. whyz"
 "I wanted to make sure. I'm just going to fire at a deer"-LouisvilI Courier-Journsl.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23

is fine linen or silk may be used, if liked.
 The stalks are worked in satln-stitch and the sealloped edge in buttonhole. The scallops should be run out two or three times to raise the work
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
Ever s.s Hin,

H.ile willie-Szy. ps. what Is a f.s tidious man.
 Pz-A fsstidious man. ny son. is one who combs his own hair in a barbsr shop.-Chiezgo Daily News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
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Metropolitan Museum Which May
 Become New World Salon

Under English Director Great Things Expected His
 New Field of Work Treasures of the Museum
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23

ASTORIA. s~zzs 1hEz lm W l'as szz,, '';;;'- lZzz:<
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23

-Doabtless that refers to another life the cardinal continued. with his sI0r. wintry snilsL Tn the nszatfus
Arizona republican., 1905-09-06
FLOOD WATER PROTECTION
The Matter Again Casually BafOre the
 Board of Supervisors.

The board of supervisors in regu- lar monthly session yesterday spent the day for the most part in going over current bills. All of them were au- dited so that those who have put in valid claims against the county may call at any time and get their money.
 In the afternoon delegation Of Tempe citizens called to know if the board had made up it's mind yet about protecting the town of Tempe against lehe flood waters of the Salt and pre- venting the possibility of the bulk of the town being landed on the north side of the river. At an earlier meeting there had been no agreement for a division of the fifteen thousand dol lars tha- can be raised under the law for protection against floods. In view of the more imminent danger at Tenn De and the more valuable property to be destroyed it was the opinion of the Tempe delegation at that time that Tempe should receive the largest share of the money. But all Of it would be little more than necessary to make the improvements thought to be necessary. IL was represented that the railroads whose properties are threatened would come in generously.
 At the meeting yesterday MT. BiclI- nell of the NJ & r. was present. He
Arizona republican., 1905-09-06

he pays five per cent for the use of the money invested. Approximately S3OOO it is estimated will buy thirty acres of land and the necessary equip ment for raising a crop. The interest on that amount annually at five per cent. would be $50. All the res. that the farmer might make off .,he crop would be his own. With an assured water supply in this wonderful clim- ate. it is believed the man who could not make a good living off of thirty acres, after paying an annual rental or interest of $50, must indeed be a poor farmer.
 This proposition would not be made 70 every farmer in every country but it is felt by these capitalists that so far as this country is concerned the conditions are all right for safe invest ment at a fair but remUneratiVe rate of interest. The only thing to deter mine next is who to do business with. AssuredIy the farmer must be a man of good reputation and standing in the community. SO there may be q reason able guarantee of success for all coll cerned. The first thing to determine is whether d sufficient number Of good men will fall in with the plan to pay the capitalists for doing business in llilS NdlleA- II tIit Nt4lAi4 tl'ii' t'4o '' be all that they are claimed to there ought to be no trouble in finding fai- mers enough here or elsewhere to ',ake every acre provided. The informant of The Republican suggested that ev- cry reader of tine paper to whom this article appeals sufficiently to seriously interest him, leave his name and ad- dress at The Republican office The names will be turned over to the par " furnishing this information and he promises to refer them to the persons who are interesting themselves in this plan. both for the rapid development of the valley and for aiding people without means to secure start in