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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-03
FRENCH COIN POPULAR.
Formerly Unpopular, But Now the Most Sought After of Mint
 Productions.

If M Poincarre, the new French minister of finance. does nothing else, he will at least go down in history with the reputation of having made the exceedingly unpopular 25-centime nickel coin the most sought after product from the French mint. The coin has long been boycottel by shop keepers. and 1t has been as hard to get rid of in Paris as foreign ooppers The other day. however. rumor emanated from the ministry of finance that on five coins of the unpopular issue might be found the word "Rothschild" ia tiny letters. and that the first person who took one of these five coins to Rothschild's bank In the Rue Lafitte would receive 25.0oOf.. or t5.0oo. for it: 1o.ooof would be paid for the second nickel. 5.01cf for the third and fourth, and z.o0ef for the last of the i've.
 Why Ro,hschil6 should offer this gratuituos lottery was explained ou the ground tha. the banker had a large stock of nickels on had which he vas snrious to ge, rid If ss quickly as pos sible. Nov everybody In Paris grabs every 2s-centir1e nieteI coin within reach. carefully examines it under q naznifying glass. and then passes t on to other eager hs1da
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-03
CURLING FEATHERS.
The Work Is Done by Hand-Hou Some Are Built Up-About
 Farming.

Curling k always done by hand. Tak- ing small steel instrument like a blunt knife, the operator carefully takes each frond of the feather and skikully presses 1t with a finger and thumb against the instrument until the rib curls out in graceful bow. Patience and care make, or otherwise mar, the ostrich feather at this stage of its existence.
 Another branch of the business is the "manufacture" of ostrich feathers. The best bits of the smaller varieties are taken in hand by skilled female operators, wbo cut and trim them up carefully. and then fix the bits to- gether upon stock with needle and thread until perfect looking feather is made. Ostrich feather boas are made on this principle from the finest small feathers.
 In the early days of ostrich farming great fortunes were made. Feathers were then worth G100 per pound, the plumes of single bird often realizing G20 to e30. For good pair of breed- ing birds it was no uncommon thing to pay as much as f500. But none of these prices could be got now. From seven to eight guIneas a pound is the usual price at the present time for fine ostrich feathers. The mourning plumes used by undertakers are of the largest variety, and sometimes cost as much as E 300 a set.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-03
~CoaINC EyENTS-

April 26 to May 4-Bazaar given by St Michael's church at Goodwill hall. ! Waterville.
 May 3-Whist and dance by the Y. M. H. A., Odd Fellows hall
 May May carnival of the Daughters of Isaoella at Auditorium.
 May 4-Thirty-ninth annual re. ception given by Y. M. c. L. A. at Leavenworth hall.
 May 10-First annual promenade and dance by Sioux Social club.
 May 20-Creatore's band. May 21-Robert Edeson in Strong Heart"
 May 30-31, June 1-2-Charity "a. zaar by the Queens Daughters.
 May 25-Concert given by the Wesleyan Glee and Mandolin clubs under auspices of Ladies' Aid society of NJ. E. church, at Town hall, Wa tertown.
 May 11-Promenade and dance by the Merrimac baseball team at Hamilton hall.
 May 1S-Whist and reception by St Mary's T. A. society at Eagles hall.
 May 17-Song recital by Paul Du- fault and his pupils. assisted by Miss Myrtle Ouelett, at Leavenworth hall.
 May I2-Champion cake walk aud grand ball at City hall, under aus pices of Western association. May 12-Dance given by Ingeborg lodge, No 22, V. O., at Odd Fellows hall.
 May 3-Promenade given by St Joseph's Lithuanian band at Concor- dia hall
 May 7-Grand concert and ball for the benefit of the San Francisco sufferers, under the auspices of the Waterbury Hebrew organizations at Eagles hall.
 June 22-Closing reception of Miss Nellye T. Reeds dancing academy at Eagles hall.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-03
.OF AID ID HOSTESS
SUGGESTIONS FOR SOME SEA- soNABLE ENTERTAINMENTS.
Decorations and Menu for an April Luncheon-old May-Day Customs
 Prettily Revived-Keep the Holidays.
An April Luncheon,


 "April showers bring May flowers" so for the centerpiece have a small sized Japanese umbrella, or a dolls parasol; underneath put low mound of spring blossoms, such as crocus, trailing arbutus or tulips. Tiny ub- breilas, opened at each place, may have the name written on card tied to the handle. If the house has electric lights, open goOd-sized Japanese umbrella and tie 1t to the gas or light fixture that is over the table; then to each rib 'fasten very small electric light; when the room is darkened and the lights turned on the effect is most pleasing.
 Serve either a fruit salpicon of or anges. pineapple and bananas, in glasses, or clam bouillo1; good brand of the canned bouillon will be found satisfactory. Sweetbreads or chicken with peas and potatoes in some form come next, then lettuce and tomato salad with cheese waters and frozen dessert. If coffee has not been served with the repast, 1t is pretty English custom to serve 1t in the drawing room, the tray being brought in and the hostess pouring. Small cups are used This luncheon could precede a card party or an afternoon musicale.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-03
THE WIDOW SPOILED IT.
Pensioner of Marshall Field Who '. Was Persuaded to Ask for Raise.

Among the charities of thes late Marshall Field was g pension list ofs persons to whom stated sum was sent regularly each month. With these he was generous, but he dis liked being imposed upon. One man. who had in some way impressed MT. Field with his deserts, had check each 30 days for s25, relates Youths Companion.
 He had gone far from MT. Fields memory, but remained on the list His pension made him quite Ian elt- gible party" in the circle in which he. lived, and at last he yielded to the blandfshments of his landlady, an elderly. prosperous widow. and mar. ried her.
 Now, Henry" she said to him next day, we'll just be having your pay raised. You can't keep two as easily as you can one. MT. Field is rich man, and he will understand that. You go down and tell him you need $50 month now"
 Away went Henry, and after much argument and persuasion obtained ac- cess to the inner office of the great merchant, tyhere he stated his vase. Mr. Field became interested at once.
 "A widow, eh?" he inquired, smil- ing. Did she ask you-or you herr
 Well, sir" stammered Henry. II guess she did lead up to it." . How old is she?"
 About 40, sir"
 Did she support herself?"
 "Yes, sir She has a big boarding house. boarded with her. I do yet in fact"
 "Ah, yes," said MT. Field 50 you want a raise, do you? Let me sec how. much was your pension? TEap- ty-five dollars? We'll, you won't have to pay any board now, so suppose we make it s12.50? That will keep you in spending money" v~a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-03
Hedebo Embroidery.

fear 1t would not be practicable to put in the pattern as you suggest. Hedebo embroidery has a close but tonhole stitch worked around the large figures which are to be cut out, the buttonhole edge always being worked toward the center of the figure. The linen is cut away and fancy lace stitches are introduced. Among those most used are the Maltese cross and the spider stitch. Mercerized cotton from 25 to 3o is used for the work. ac- cording to the weight of the material you are embroidering upon. If you will get a sheet of red impression paper. lay your pattern upon 1t and the black pongee underneath 1t you can take off the design by drawing over each line with hard. sharp pencil.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-03
WANTED MINOR DETAILS.
The Audience Was Sympathetic and Interrogated the Able
 Lecturer.

The lecturer was talking on the "in- fluence of Surroundings"
 There was an Englishman," he said, who went to Australia and sought his fortune in the bush. He was quite alone and yet every night before he ate his frugal meal he put on evening clothes so that he would remember he was a gentleman"
 "One moment" said a thin youth in the back part of the room. 'I would like to ask if the gentleman wore dinner coat with conventional swallowtails?"
 Before the startled lecturer could reply another questioner faced him.
 Kindly let us know" said this new seeker for information. If the Eng. lishman wore black or white tie"
 The lecturer gasped.
 Another thing" said a third ques- tioner. did the gentleman affect any jewelry. and if so, were his sh.-t studs pearls or roman gold?"
 Then a fourth man arose.
 Were his patent feathers laced or buttoned?" he shouted.
 The fourth man was thrust aside by the fifth.
 Were his cuffs round-cornered. and did he wear a crush hat7" he bel lowed.
 And spats screeched the sixth man.
 And in the confusion which folloyed this last query the lecturer took his hat and fed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-03
VoILE IN HIGHEST FAVOR.
This Sheer Material Has Come Back Into Style-Some Good Ways
 of Trimming.

voile is to be again used for street and house gowns, and 1t will be made into blouse and coat suits for children. Rraiding is safe and fashionable trimming and will be used in the shades of the material. Don't get the stiff weaves that used to do duty, but weaves that lend quite festival air to the soft wide-meshed kind that Is much prettier. Coronation braid is a very attractive addition to a simple frock and can be easily done at home.
 One has design stamped on the fab rio or if there is a member of the family clever with a piece of chalk, a scroll or star design can be drawn in pink or white which will easily rub ofI. The braid Is overcast along these lines. On cashmere and voile this is a simple way to get a smart effect
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-03
Jacques
VAUDEVILLE.

The Hungarian band, an organiza- tion of boys under the direction of Niklas Schilzonyi, one of the most famous of the younger Hungarian bandmasters. The band, which is the headline feature of the bill, num- bers forty people and 1t plays only selections within the appreciation of every class of play patrons. The march, "The American Patrol" which closes the act, is rendered with a spirit of patriotism that is setting the audiences wild with enthusiasm. Raymond and Caverly, Dutch con- edians, who can make laughs with out recourse to vulgarity and whose combination of parody. dialogue and travesty is good for one continuous edians are on the stage. The Millman trio, the three greatest wire walkers in vaudeville. Little Bertie Mill man, the girl who runs the high wire as daringly as if she were on the ground, is worth going good long ways to see. Ida O'Day, singing con- edian, is pretty girl whose charm of manner and cleverness has made tremendous hit this week The Herald Square quartet, four tuneful and harmonious singers, who can make fun without spelling good songs. Dorothy Bremen and Mazie Sinclair, a pair of singing and danc- ing girls whose caption on the pro- gram says they offer the daintiest act in variety. Those who have seen it agree. Prices are 10, 20 and 39 cents, afternoons 10 and 20 cents, ladies TO-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-03
TURKS CRUELTY TO HORSES
Prefecture of the Ottoman Capital Will Take Steps to Re
 strain It.

A laudable decision has been arrived at by the prefecture of the Ottoman capital, with the view of protecting horses from misuse and ill-treatment, says the constantinople correspondent of the London Lancet. The Turks ares on the whole, very kind to animals, and shield them from injury by every possible means At almost every Turk ish house in Stamboul there is to be found a small receptacle where water is poured in every day for the use of the innumerable street dogs. A Mus suman. building his dwelling place, rarely forgets to attach some contriv- ance for sheltering birds. pigeons, spar rows, etc.
 I am assured that cabman who overruns a dog. heedlessly enjoying It's dolce far niente in the middle of the street. has to pay fine of several piastres. while the sultan is believed to spend a large sum on the feeding of the numerous canine scavengers around his kiosks and palaces. There are, however. good many employers of horse labor who use their animals in a cruel or thoughtless manner.
 To prevent this the employment of senile. debilitsted or diseased horses has been forbidden. Municipal agents will have difficulty in Constsntinople in insuring that the measure is strict ly adhered to--that the load never ex- ceeds the amount proportionate to the horses strength. and SO on-but. any how. the spirit which has influenced the new enactment Is laudable.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-03
Popular Colcrs in Hats.

Spring green, mauve. violet, ash gray. red, corinth and burnt straw are the colors most in demand. Few hats are one-colored. the tendency being to harmonize several colors. Almost any colors can be combined. if artistieally managed. One Paris mode combines must beautifully shades of deep red. pink. violet and blue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-03
Int as We Thiuk.

Of course there is 10 future for stale brains. or for q man vho stands stu and ceases to grow He is old vho thinks he Is old. and useless vho thinks he Is useless. When s man has ceased to grow he begins to die. and many people are half dead at 50. not because of their age. but beczuse of their mental attitude. beczues of the vay they face ltfe.-s1ccess Magzsisa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-03
reefed RevTsfon-

A bill is before parliament for the revision of certain ancient Scottish laws Among them are: That ns scottisman bring in the reslms ony 1nglismen." That all personis san cum to Courtis in sobyr and quiet man. er." That na Inglisman have benefcs within Scotlande" Also the statute of -vapynsschavingis rfdaris and gan- garis thruu the center.-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-03
Glove Etiouette.

A lady does not remove her glove to shake hands. and 1t Is not necessary that she should remove them at all. unless she Is spending the day. For a large dinner. where the long gloves gre worn. covering the arm. a lady takes of only the hand of the glove and slips It into the wrist A lady Is never well dressed for the street. for receptions. for any evening enter tainment, without gioves-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-03
lack Ha. Arrived.

Jack Walters. of South Georgia. has made his arrival and didn't bring but seven doss. said he didn't have roon for his family. but that theT vOuld come later. Yoa bet Jack will make one nors Iadsstrioss sad g ssiss- b<r.-lAvoziz fGal Ttn<A
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-03
The corselet Skirt.

A great many corselet skirts are seen at present This mode lends it. self best to fabrics which hang grace fully and with elegance. such as the ever popular faced cloth. A short corselet skirt rarely looks well. one of it's essentials being the long. graceful, sweeping lines.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-03
PAN-AMER|CAN ROAD.
ROUTE PROPOSED BETWEEN
 ALASKA AND PATAGONIA.
The Dream of Charles M. Pepper, United States and Pan-Amer- ican Railway Com
 missioner.

Years ago, when Cecil Rhoades was in the height of his African successes and was doing more than any other man to develop the British interests there, he startled the world by his pro- posal of Cape to Cairo railroad. and, in spite of the skepticism of most peo- pie, went steadily ahead with his plans, and to-day what people then declared was but wild dream has come very near being reality.
 In this country to-day we hear talk of an Alaska to Patagonia railroad, and we think of 1t as bit of romancing, but its protector is just as much in earnest as was Rhoades in re- gard to his African continental road, and he declares he expects to see his plans realized some day. .
 The man who is so daring as to sug- gest such vast enterprise Is MT. Charles M. Pepper. He is United
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-03

is finished with small turn-down col- lar ornamented with bow in front. The waist has elastic threaded in the hem to fit the child's waist. The skirt is arranged in deep plaits stitched down for about six inches. The waist band, to which the bretelles are fixed. Is pointed in the center of front and back: 1t should be made up over mus lin and lined with silk or sateen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-03
Business Basis.

The counts wife had asked for di. vorce.
 Am to understand,- he asked. "that the arrangement supposed vas a sale vas merely a lease7"
 This proved to be about the ideA- Philadelphia Ledger.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-03
When She Be~ins

Bsoon-M inst what age does . woman begin lying about her ager
 Eebert-Iust ss soon ss you ask her hou old she is-Youkers Statesman
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-03
For Chapped Haudx

Glyeerine. two ounces: egg sIbumen. two ounces: oil of roses. two drops. Rub the mirture into the skin several times c day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-03
our co,l Output.

The United States this year has mined more coal than uas produced Ia the world in 1ss@
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-03
4 NICE LITTLE FRocK.
Made of Navy Blue Serge with Blouse of White Cashmere Adorned
 with Blue Dots.

The skirt and bretelles of this dress are of navy-blue serge, and will be found very useful for wearing with different colored blouses. Our model is of white cashmere spotted in pale blue: 1t is quite plain. simple shape. little full at the neck in front. and
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-03

Intimate friends and sweethearts often exchange gifts on May day. the little tokens being concealed in a box or basket of flowers. In this busy workaday world. it is good thing to remember all these special days that will vary the monotony of the com monplace; sentiment is in danger of being crowded out and the revival Of these old world festivals Is one of the most hopeful signs of the times. Ma dame Merri trusts that every mother and home-maker will take the trouble to look up the history and romance that is connected with all the special days that are mentioned from time to time in the department. Children enter heartily into the spirit of such oc- casions, and whatsoever serves to make them happy also serves to make them good.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-03
WATERBURY PROOF.

Samuel Strouth. wire worker. of 937 South Main street, Waterbury, Conn, says: "I had doctored for my kidneys and back for long while. My trouble was dull aching through the loins and kidneys. could not rest we'll at night and would turn and twist to try to find some easy po-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-03
Der c1ains Ararded.

The British commission appointed to examine into claims for oompsnsst1oa put forward by noncombztzafs who's property vas injured or destroyed in the Boer var. has finished it's Iabors. after awarding sg7yses.oss in dzn>orA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-03
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-03
May Day Doin gs.

The old custom of keeping the first day of May is being revived, especially by people who live in the country, who make practice of sending baskets filled with wild flowers to their friends who are so unfortunate as to be de- barred from gathering them personal .ly. The city people observe the day by sending baskets of fruit and flow CTS to the sick, or to their friends who may be in sorrow, and the children have revived the English method of hanging May" baskets on the door knobs of their friends and then run ming away before the ring is answered. These baskets may be made at home or may be Of an inexpensive kind pur- chased for trifle. They should con- tain preferably wild flowers. fruit, a simple gift; and one young hostess de- .livered her invitations in this novel way, hanging the baskets to the door by loop of ribbon.
 For a center piece at May party, have a pole some 30 inches high, sup ported on firm, fiat base about 12 inches across. Fasten inch-wide rib bon of the delicate pastel shades at the top of the pole. Give these a few twists and then carry them to each place, where they are tied to the han dle of miniature baskets bearing the name of the guest, also holding the salted nuts.
 To choose partners for any enter {. tainment scheme the hostess may have in mind, or for cards, make tulip bed" Fill a shallow wooden box with sawdust or sand, covered with green crepe paper and place it on tabouret or stand. Then realistic tulips can be made from crepe tissue paper, if real ones cannot be procured. On the end of each stem wire half of some we'll known quotation, or the title of a book; the other half of the quotation and the name of the author of the book must be wired to other tulips. Each guest pulls a flower and proceeds to hunt his partner. The end of one of the tulips will have drawing of a crown on it; the person gathering that one must be crowned" with garland of flowers, either real or artificial. and have some one read Tennyson's T Am to be Queen of the May, Mother"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-03
Heoisa

A hero Is a nan rho has net the psychological moment ant ezbrscs< l.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-03
Statues with Top-Hatz.

Some of the London nevspspsrs are arguing over the number Of statues with -top hats there are in existence- One Is a statue of the late President Kruger that never reached Pretoria and lies in a yard st Durban- N- Kruger stipulated that the top sf the hst should bs left open so a ts hoA raxnuufsr fer tks blrdA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-03

sition, but could not. During the day it hurt me while was at work. no matter if stood or sat or tried to favor my back in any way. Often I could hardly get home and had to keep my hands against the small of my back on account of the lameness. Sharp shooting pains would catch me sometimes in one place and some times in another. A friend having advised me to try Doan's Kidney Pills I sent for box to the H. w. Lake Drug Co. and the very next day after I began using them I felt a lit- tie better. kept on with the treat ment until entirely cured. have had no trouble with my back since"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-03
JOHN MORIARTY
THAT ONE WEAK SPOT.

Kidney sickness robs the back of Ill It's power and strength. It's hard to lift, to stoop or straighten, and even to get up from a chair.
 This indescribable weakness of the pack, the endless dull aching that goes with it, are never-failing symptoms of kidney complaint. A bad back Is Ma lures signal of distress. call for help from the kidneys. The aching tolls of dangerous congestion that robs the kidneys of their blood tlltertDg power. or painful. wasting Inflammation. There Is immediate need for Doan's Kidney Pills. to relieve the pain and heal the diseased kidneys. to ward off more fatal and painful disorders.
 Healthy kidneys keep you well by keeping the blood pure. Sick kidneys keep you sick by failing to purify the blood This is the cause of many forms of rheumatism, neuralgia and gout: of such nervous troubles as headache, irritahlIty. dizzy spells, de precision: of palpitation of the heart. stomach troubles. liver complaint: of Ia grippe colds. chills: of half the aches and ills of humanity.
 Learn to keep the kidneys well. Doan's Kidney Pills will do 1t for you. Grateful residents of this city testify, Their statements prove it to you.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-03
ElbnE Sleexes

The town dress is made almost uni versally with the elbow sleeve This seems like a piece of reckless extrss- agaucs for we all know that the el- bow sleeve wiIl go out of date soon On the other hand. fl Is fashionable rou and it is exceedingly pretty.