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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-25

CONGRESSMAN BUTLER of Iowa APP
pears to be bent on achieving fame.
Some time ago he introduced bill pro-
viding for the shaking up of the stars
on the American flag so as to have them
arranged in the form of a pansy, and
now he wants the goddess of liberty de-
prived of her Greek costume and dressed
up like soubrette. She is to be repre-.
sented by young woman of full
stature, with mature development and
proportions, wearing high-laced boots,
reaching midway between the ankle
and knee; hose reaching to the thigh,
short skirts reaching downward to a
point just above the knee, close fitting
bodice and sleeves to the elbow, and a
cap moulded from a blue pansy bud.
She is to bear for arms, at her left hip
in place and lightly suspended over hel
right shoulder, pen, with holder ex
tended, and on her breast, instead of 6
shield, an American ballot in black anC
white. This is Mr. Buffers first term il
congress, and he is to retire on the 4tl
of March,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-25
MoHAMMEpANlsM IN AMERICA.
A Nussulman missionary Has Begun His
Work Among Us.

A Nussulman missionary Has Begun His
Work Among Us.
New YORK, Feb. 25.-Alexander Rus
sell Webb is here He is the American
Mohammedan whom the wealthy Mus
suImans Of India and the East have sent
to introduce the faith of Islam among
the ''civilized' Christians OF the West.
Eight weeks ago thousands Of rich and
influential Moslems gathered in Bombay
to give the American convert great
send-otf and wish him success in his mis-
sion.
Mohammed Webbs mission was under
taken in earnest, and is backed by I'M
limited wealth and zeal. Tho Moham-
medans hope and expect to establish their
region in the United States. Mohammed
Webb's first step will be to start a high
class weekly Journal in English; the next
step will be to establish Mohammedar
publishing house in which the Koran ir
English will be printed in unlimited
numbers The third and last step will bt
the building of a mosque, for which the
rich Mohammedans of Bombay have
guaranteed $150,000
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-25
BIG HAILsTONEs IN TEXAS.

Lumps six Inches In Diameter said to
Have Fallen in Recent storm.
A recent hailstorm near Gay Hill oc-
,urred about $3.50 p. IN. About two
?. m. heavy clouds appeared in the
west, and us they slowly approached
roaring sound was heard, such as
usually indicates coming hailstorIn.
Lightning, accompanied by distant
thunder, suggested an unusual storm
About six miles distant from the Gal
weston News mans point of observation
the clouds divided. Hght-colored
cloud passed out from the moro dense
cloud toward the southeast, while the
latter continued it's course toward the
east, but far above it at high altitude
was another cloud of a pinllish cast,
which moved also toward the cast. A
few minutes after tho rain commenced
small hailstones fell, and each moment
larger ones fell than tho preceding,
until they reached the size of small hen
eggs. After falling for about fifteen
minutes the hail and rain ceased for
probably two minutes. Then it COM
uenced again to rain heavily and con-
tinued for probably ten minutes, with n
higher wind, and it was during this in
stones fell.
This remarkable hail fell in large
Jumps, ranging from three to six inches
In diameter. heard of one piece eight
inches In diameter, which weighed four
pounds They We're, as n rule, spheri-
| cal in form, but some were somewhat
| fat, and nearly all were covered with
oval knobs. They fell in small areas
about two feet apart, while in other
places only one would fall in n space
twenty feet square. Tho average un-
| der my observation was about one
hailstonc to every three feet square.
The earth was thoroughly saturated
with water, and somo of the large
pieces penetrated tho ground in soft
places about three inches. gathered
about q bushel of the largest pieces of.
ter the rain ceased and in q very little
while ! placed them in n sack, which ]
put In box and packed hay around
without special care. Some Of the
pieces exhibited In BRENNAN, for the
reason that preferred to give ocular
demonstration in proof of tho state
Iment I made In relation to the size o.
tho hail After forty-two hours severa,
cumference. At this date eleven day,
after 1t fell) about quart of the hal
remains Its density is so great that
believe 1t will keep should you wish
sample. a most remarkable fact il
connection with these large hailstone
Is that some of them have particles O
dirt In the center. Tho question is
How did they get there?
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-25
COY MAKES A STATEMENT.
1t, With Strong Plea, May Save Hi
Life.


Life.
PIrTsF1ELD, Mass, Feb. 25.-Much ex
element has been caused here over the
recent events in the case of William
Coy, the murderer, who is to be hanged
next week.
He has made statement to his spirit
ual adviser, the Rev. DR.. Newton, who
has given it out for publication. Coy
made the statement before he heard of
Gov. Russelps reprieve and when he was
expecting death. This Is the statement:
II, William Coy, make this my last
statement in reference to the killing of
John Whalen. did not premeditate the
murder of John Whalen; 1 killed him in
a quarrel, as I have said before in the
court room, when the judge asked me
why sentence should not be passed upon
me. This is the truth which I confess
before my friend and minister, DR..
Newton.
$50 help my God.
81 trust in Gods mercy through Jesus
Christ to be forgiven, and believe in the
Apostles creed as have learned it in my
cell. 1 die Baptist member of the
Christian church, and | have received the
sacrament of the Lords Supper according
to the word of the Lord Jesus Christ.
This is in remembrance of me.
II go hence in peace and charity to al
mankind, and my last words are for my
fellow-prisoners, who have treated NJ
kindly while here. WILLIAM Coy"
DR.. Newton will formally appear befor,
Governor Russell early next week an
make plea for communication OF sentence
as he is thoroughly convinced that thu
crime was committed i'll self defens>.
Sheriff Crosby says he will let the gallow.
stand for the present.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-25
HOME RULE IS GAINING
Liberals Recapture a Seat
After a Hard Fight.
1T is CONSIDERED A GOOD OMEN

Almost Won by the Conservatives IN
october, on a New Election Being Or,
dered by the Courts the Gludstonian, on
Home Rule Platform, Wins by n Good
NTajority-The Liquor Interests Aided
the Conservatives.
LONDON, Feb. %. The Liberals have
recaptured Cirencester. Harry L. w
Lawson, the Liberal candidate, has been
elected by vote of 4,6S7 to 4, 445 fol
Col Chester-Master, Conservative. In
the general election in July, A. b.
Winterbotham, Liberal, was elected by
1907 votes to 1864 cast for Col Chester
Master.
After the death of Mr.. Winterbotham,
another election was held in October,
which was sharply contested. Col.
Chester Master, who is desc ended from
the first member of Parliament for Ciren-
cester, who represented that constitu-
ency in the time of the Spanish Armada,
was declared elected by vote of 4,277
to 1, 273 for Lawson.
The Liberals contested the election,
both on the ground that the ballots had
not been properly counted, and OIL
charges of corruption and bribery. The
SOuAV ApuhSA OhdU OAO CAdASSS Vi SOl
ton were not sustained, but ordered Il
new election on the ground that q care
| full recount of oil the ballots showed an
| equal number of votes cast for each can
didate.
Mr.. Lawson was thereupon renomin-
ated by the Liberals and Col. Chester
| Master by the Conservatives and Liberal
| Unionists.
The new register showed a decrease OF
| ~ votes, the total number being 10, 04S
| Great interest was left in the election
on account of its being held after the
Irish Home Rule bill had been full,
| launched. Mr.. Lawson declared hims Ell
in favor of Irish home rule, and also drew
| attention to the fact that Mr.. Gladstone
| government proposed to devote specia
attention to the interests of the rura
| poor and to create parish or distric
councils and give the laborer access tx
the land on fair terms and fair rent. TIL
| liquor-dealing interest made vigorous
efforts in support of the Conservativ
candidate who was also sustained by al
the influence the landed gentry ooul
bring to bear. The victory is therefor
regarded with great satisfaction by tn
Liberals, as showing that the agricultuI
lists of the West Of England are true t.
Mr.. Gladstone's policy.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-25
THE DAY IN coNoREes.
Senator Mcpherson Makes n Fun
Remark.


Remark,
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-The debate in
the Senate yesterday was not of an excit-
ing or enlivening character. 1t was over
the question presented in the Legislative
Appropriation bill, whether the Utah
commission which has been in existence
for the last ten years, should be abolishe
as proposed by the House, or continue
in offics as recommended by the Senate
Committee on Appropriations. The ques-
ton was decided in favor of continuing
the commission.
One flash of humor iilumined the de
bate and provoked laughter on both sides
of the chamber. 1t was contained in &
remark by Mr.. Mcpherson Dem. N. j.,
to the effect that after the 4th of March,
the Democratic party would have thu
House of Representatives, the Senate, the
Executive and at least part of the
Cabinet.
The anti-Option bill met with another
defeat in the House, 1t failed to prevent
the Indian Appropriation bill from being
taken up and that measure was further
considered but without final disposition,
Before the House took up the Indian
bill there was brief furry over the Sun
dry Civil Appropriation bill which Mr.
Bland declared must be considered il
Committee of the Whole and it was
there referred.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-25
new YORK \ new ENGLAND.

Passenger Train Service, week days, Feb 49, 1898
Trains leave Waterbury for
BOSTON 2,55. 1850, a. M; 100. *S.45, S.55
PROVIDENCE 255, 7:sO a. M; 100, s55 =. m.
NEW YORK via Brewsters-4 20 a. NJ; 2 1Gp.m
WORCEsTER-2.5 7:sO a. m; pm.
NEW LONDON-255, 7:So a. NJ. 100, 3.55 y. m.
PUTNAM-255 IS, 1880 a. m; 100. 3.55, p. m.
wILLIMANTIC s.55, 1850 a. m.;E1:oo, *S:4s,s.55
p.
sPRINaFIELD-7:s a, M; s55 p. m.
NEW HAVEN via PlainviIle-7:SO, f045 a, N.
HARTFORD 2.55, 7:30, 900, 10:45 8. M; 100,
s3;45 3,55, S:15 p. m.
NEW BRITAIN-2.55, 1880, 900 1045, a. NJ;
100, *3.45, 355, S:15 p. M.
PLAINvILLE-a.t5, 7:So, 9Co, t9;45, a. NJ; 100,
*3:4h 1855, Sis p. m.
BRIsToL-255, 7So, 900, 1o:45 a. NJ; 100,
*3:45 3.55, S:15 p. m.
TERRYVILLE-7:So 900, 10:45 a. M; 100, "S:4s
355, Sis p. m.
wATERvILLE-7:so, 600, lo4s NJ; "345, sb5,
S:l5 p. m.
UNION CITY-fs:ob a NJ, $50 p. m.
TowANTIC-fs:o5 a. m, f2:10, $3.50 p. m.
SOUTHFORD-S:05 a. NJ; 2:10, $3.50 p. m.
POMPERAUG VALLEY-s:C5 a M; 2:1C, b.50p.m
SANDY HOOK s:o5a. m; 2:1o, 5:5op. m.
aAwLEYVILLE-S:o5 a. M; s:1o, ,5:50 p. r..
DANBURY-4:20, SOS a. M; 2:1c, $50, p. No.
BREwsTERs-4:sO, sos a. M; $40, DE.
ILL-ON-HUDSON-s:o5 a. M; 2:10 :. m.
k5Y- Binghamton, Elm1ra, jamestown, CleVe-
land, Akron and Chicago sos a M; 2:lo p.
WORCESTERSHIRE Hopewell junction, s:os
q. M;
Sundays only
MERIDEN BRANCH.
GOING EAST,
Leave Waterbury-New England station $50,
$50 a. m Los, 4:3O p. m; Dublin street: 500,
S:33 a. M, 1875, SEQ p. m.
GOING WEST.
LEAVE MERIDEN for Waterbury-702, $50
a. M; IL 40, $50 p. m. Arrive Dublin treet
74O. i0.2l a M: 1875, 1855 p. m; at ater-
bury New England station, 7:55, Il 90 e, M,
900, $3.50 p. m.
I, D. BARTON, Gen sup't, Boston:
A. G. KENDALL, G. p. A., Boston
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-25
Every Man 10 His Trade.

A Yarmouth captain thought himself
Q handy fellow with paint brush. He
decided to put the name of bis schooner
on her bow, and as he could not reach
high enough from float and did not
wish to swing stage, he leaned over
the bow and thus did the lettering. He
went ashore. after doing the work on
one side, to view the effect from dis
tance, and this Is what his astonished
eyes beheld: 'HIDpvN"
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-25
Indignant at the Report.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 25. -rhe friends OF
the Reading management were somewhat
indignant this morning after reading the
Chicago despatch, stating that the Pull
man Company was building President
Mcleod palatial private car at a cost of
100000 to the Philadelphia & Reading
Railroad Company. 1t is stated that In
the first place the car is not to cost any
sum like $50, 900, and in the second place,
contrary to the usual practice it is paid
for by Mr.. McLeod's private funds and
not by the company.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-25
Viewing His Probable Death Place.

NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y, Feb. 25.-Wm.
Greenwood of Germantown, Pa, who an
nounces that he will go through the
whirlpool rapids next summer in a small
boat has arrived here, accompanied by a
party of nine men. They hired large
hand sleigh and started over the river to
look around the rapids and get an idea of
how the land lay for such an undertaking.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-25
CLEARING SALE.

In order to close
out all our heavy
clothing for
boys and chill
dren, together with a
large stock Of Suits,
Overcoats and Ul-
sters which we're con-
signed to us from a
large New York man
ufacturing firm, we
made the prices on
them very low. If
you have been too
late in purchasing
your winter clothing
you now have a very
good opportunity to
secure great bargains.
A trial will convince
you how cheap you
can now buy your
clothing at the
Boston Clothing Store,
10 l18 East Main Street,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-25
MURDERED BY A HATCAET.
The Awful discovery Made by the DanL Ii
ter of Mrs. Renler.

The Awful discovery Made by the DaOk h
ter of Mrs. Bender.
LANCASTER, Feb 25.-Yesterday after
noon Lizzie Bender went to her home
this city and found her mother lyinl
on table with her head all mashed an,
sashed and the skull crushed in. Tn
woman was still living, but she canno
cecover.
A bloody Ratchet lying near by ted
tale of attempted murder
Henry Hildcbrandt, young man, VIII
boarded with the Benders until recently
when they refused to allow him to It
main any longer, was seen hoverin
around the place in the morning, an
he is suspected of having committed TIL
crime.
The police are looking for him.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-25
For "a Regulation Baseball.

TRENTON, Feb. ga bill has been in
troduced in the House by Mr.. Tine max
ing it unlawful for any person or club to
use any baseballs other than those kno wn
as the Dupuy curve ball under the pen
atty of fine of $500.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-25
Chief Justice Paxon's Place Filled.

HARRISBURG, Feb. 25.-Gov. Pattisou
has appointed Judge Heydrick, of Frank.
lin, to the vacancy on the Supreme
Bench caused by the resignation of Chief
Justice Paxson to accept tho Reading
railroad receivership.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-25
Ran Away with Her Husbands Cousin

KANSAS CITY, Feb. 25.-Mrs. Viola E
Herr imam, wife of DR.. w. J. HERMAN, /
wealthy and well known citizen OF
Rochester, N. Y, has been discovered in
this city, living in fiat with Charles o
Herrimsn, cousin of her husband, as hi
wife. Mrs. Herman left her home las
October ostensibly to go to Europe. The
couple left Kansas City Wednesday, bu
not before copy of petition for divorce
had been served on Mrs. Herman.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-25
Donophue Gets His Medal.

STAMFORD, Som, Feb. *5.-One thous-
and people gathered in the town hal!
last night to witness the presentation of
the championship skating medal to
Joseph F. Donoghue. The formal presen-
tation speech was made by John Ennis,
and Donoghue made brief response.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-25
Defaulter smith Held in $40. 900.

WILMINGTON, Del, Feb. 25.-Peter L.
E. Smith, paying tellar of the First Ma
tional Bank, who Thursday night con-
.fessed to the defalcation of $55, 900, waived
a hearing at the United States Court and
was held under $40, 900 bail.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-25

The argument on the application for
the appointment of receivers for the
Harmony Society AT Beaver, Pa, has been
fixed by mutual consent for next We'd
nesday.
r. F. Bates, who disappeared from
Chicago October II, 1892, leaving alleged
de BITS and forgcries behind to the amount
of S20,0 600, is sGid to be in hiding in San
Francisco.
"A convention of enthusiastic believers
in home rule for Ireland and representa-
tives of State organizing committee of
the Irish National Federation was held in
Boston yesterday, and a permanent State
organization was effected.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-25

THERE must be a big profit for some
body if. it is true, as has been stated,
that coal is only So cents ton on the
surface at the mines, when the con-
sumner has to pay from 81 to IS ton, or
else it must be expensive to handle. and
TRANSPORT it.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-25
A MULE-FoorED HOG.

Here Is the Queer Member Drawn from
Nature.
The following communication to the
St. Louis Republic Is dated Rodney, I.
T., January 81. The foot mentioned
therein was duly received and the pic
ture made from it. The hog to which
the foot belonged was evidently con-
verified into pork. Here is the letter:
81 have"noticed within the last three
months several communications to your
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-25
Q. & NJ. T. MALoNEY, PRoPRIEToRs
oFrIcE-267 South M. inEstree

THE New England Farmer declares
that the condition o.. the average farmer
in New England, all things conside red
is much better than that of the average
farmer in most other sections of the
country.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-25
Big Iron Mill Shut Down.

PrrrsBURG, Feb. 25.-The Vesuvius mill
of Moorehead S. Co., at Sharpsburg, has
shut down Indefinitely and all of the
workmen have been discharged. Between
500 and 600 mon are out Of employment.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-25
sLlPPERY as AN EEL.
The Snake That Lived for Twelve Yea
I'm . Woman's Stomach.

The Snake That Lived for Twelve Year,
In = womAn's Stomach.
Rachel NJ. Moore is lying in danger
GUS condition at her home In Millville,
N. j., and is not expected to live. Her
case, which is described at length by
the Cincinnati Enquirer, is puzzling q
score of physicians For twelve years
she carried snake in her stomach, and
ON last Sunday the reptile crawled out
of her mouth. Since that time she has
been daily growing weaker and refuses
all solid food. The fact of Miss Moore
having q snake In her stomach has been
known by her friends for years. In the
summer of 1880 she attended a garden
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-25
Oregon Reports Still No Choice.

PORTLAND, Ore, Feb. 25.-The latest
Senatorial ballot was: Allen, ~; Turner,
10; Gregg, %; Knox, O.; others scatter
ing. No choice.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-25
PENN .NS-HIP.
PROF HOLLEY

Teaches every pupil to write fine, rapid bust
ness hand in a course of IS private lessons and
NO FAILURES. All kinds of pen work executed
in the highest degreesofsthe art.
1877 BANK BTRERTs
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-25
FOR MOTHERS,
Stories of Children to Touch the
Heart.

Parents. who Read These Lines VIII Find
- - Food For Reflection.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-25

valuable paper in regard to the mule
footed hog of this territory. During
the six months of my residence here at
this place have been often informed
that hogs of this kind We're numerous
throughout this part of the Choctaw
country, both domesticated and in q
wild state, but 1 had not been able
until to-day to see q specimen of this
'mule-footeT hog. a citizen brought
two hogs to town and they were bought
by ono of our employees. One of them
was IN ordinary, everyday hog, but the
other had the feet of mule. I send you
by express foot taken from this hog
and If any Of your readers are skepti-
cal on this subject, you will have the
evidence at hand to convince them that
such an animal as this is be found in
the Indian territory"
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-25
n. 1. & 4. Railroad 5'jmo Table
Dec II. 1892.
NAUGATUCK DIVISION.
Trains leave Waterbury for

NEW YORK-6:O5, 7:SO, SEQ, 1880 n les
3:25, $3.50 pm. Sunday 4:15 p. Return
Sol, 500. 1000 a. III. 100, 4:o2, 500 y. NJ.
Sunday 601 a. m
NEW HAVEN via Naugatuck Jupction-7:8o,
s:26, a. m, les, 3;eS, $3.50 p. Via Derby
Junction-6:05, $50, 1880 a. M; rs 3:25
8 SO p M. Return-via Naugatuck Junction,
145 p m. sunday 500 a. m. Via Derby
Junction, 700, 9.45 a, M, 1900, 20, $50, 40
BRI0GEPoRT-6:o5 7:8o, s:as, 1880, r m, 1:as
3:25, 553 p. m. Sunday 4:15 y. m. Return
--7:05, $40 q. NJ; 1900, 2:2S, $50, 7:47 p.
m. Sunday S15 a. m.
ANSON1A--6:o5, 7:3O, SEQ, 1850, a. les s2s.
$50, 100, (mixed) p. N. Sunday 1915 p. m,
s;1S, SEQ P; m; sunday s.4s a. m: wy
704 p. m. Saturday 9:15 p. m. Return
6:25, 1855, 1920 a. m, $50, $40, $50,
pm. Saturday 7:S5 p. m.
THOMASTON-S:32, 11:12, a. H., 3s2, 6:59, 9cC,
p. NJ. Sunday 9:25 a. M. Return--7:0S, 1855,
1o:a3, a. m, 2:55, 5:s6 p. II. Sunday 8:47,
roRRINaToN,-s:s $3.50, HE, q. M, 1852, $50 800
1000 q. M, $3.50, sos p. m. Sunday 1928 p. IN.
WINSTED-S:32, 1i:f2 a. NJ, $751; 6:59, 900 T,
m. Sunday 9:25 a. m. Return-631, rio.
$50. a. m. 2;05, 4:42 pm Sunday soc pm.
LUCIUS FUTILE, General Manager.
C. T. HAMPSTEAD. General Pass Agent.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-25

There Can Be Nothing More Interesting
Than That Concerning Children.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-25

sit affords me. greatest pleasure" said
the noted scholar, Prof. j. NJ. Elwood,
of 43 Cornelia street, Brooklyn, N. Y,
sufferer from st Vitus' dance, and
who was treated for it by prominent
physicians in Brooklyn without result,
was completely cured by two bottles OF
DIR Greene's Nervura blood and nerve