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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-06
THE TRUTH OF IT.
Is There Any Limit to Human En
 durance2
A Revelation Which Will Astonish Most
 People. ~
And Yet It Is in Reality of Every Day
 Occurrence.

The following communication Is from one of our correspondents, Mrs. Carrie E. Martin, a lady well known and high ly respected and who occupies position of the highest social distinction in West Leyden, Mass. Her experience is of such a nature, and it's importance to many is so great and far-reaching, that we give it to our readers in her own words.
 'I.ast summer I was all run down, had chills, no appetite, very little sleep nights and none days, faint spells, trem. bling feelings, and was so weak I could hardly walk around the room. I con. tinued to run down in health and strength until I feared utter nervous prostration with it's untold miseries.
 "I sent for our town physician and he came good many times. soon had tc give up work entirely, still his medi' cines did me no good. I tried to ride out one morning, but went only few rods and had to come home. My bus band then went to church, leaving me with the hired help and my children Such a terrible day as I spent tongue cannot describe. I could scarcely gel from the couch to a chair.
 "When my husband came in from church told him l was worse and that I would die if did not get help soon that I would not take any more of the doctors medicine, but try Dr. Greene't Nervura blood and nerve remedy, if ht thought best.
 'sHe advised me to try it, and wen immediately and got b. tile, which began to take. Up to this time we knew nothing of it's value except as we haC seen it advertised.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-06

"In the course of two days our family physician came in and, saying that he found me about the same, finally told me that he had concluded to ask for counsel. He informed me that might choose any doctor I preferred to meet him Tn consultation. me pretty badly off?
 "He answered, T certainly do, and shall not prescribe for you again until some other doctor sees you, as do not know what to give you next
 "I then said to him, Perhaps you will be offended, but have not taken any of your medicine for two days, but am taking Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy
 "He answered, I am not offended if it will help you I shall be very glad. You may continue it's use for a week, and if no better, then we will have counsel
 "But at the end of a week was bet ter. In two weeks I was a good deal better, no chills, no faint feelings, I could eat some and sleep quite well. In three weeks I was around and about the house. In four weeks my hired girl left me and I went to doing my housework alone, and have since continued to do so, with seven in the family. "Since that time our family physician has advised it's use from time to time, saying that it would keep up my strength better. He has advised others to take it, telling them of the good it did me, and to-day I have reason, yes great req. son, to thank God for my recovery, and through the use of Dr. Greenes Nervura blood and nerve remedy. am only toe glad to testify to it's merits. God bless Dr. Greene and his wonderful medi cine"
 This remarkable remedy is purely veg etable and harmless, and can be pro cured at any drug store for $1 per bottle Like the above able and excellent physi clan, all doctors of high standing recon mend the sick to use it, for it cures. Il is especially recommended4tosta take as { Ispring medicine. Everybody needs { lspring medicine, and both physician and the people unite in pronouncinl this the best of spring remedies. Use i now, sure. Doctors prescribe and re Icommend it because it is not paten
 medicine but physician's prescription Ithe discovery of the eminent specialist
 Dr. Greene of 35 w. 14th street, rNev
 York, who is so wonderfully successful
 in curing all forms of nervous ant
 chronic diseases, and who can be con
 suited free, personally or by letter. ] ]
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-06
ONLY FOUR ARE SAVEDI
Another Boat ofthe King James
 Picked Up at Sea.
FIVE DAYS WuTAoUTFooD OR WATER

SeVsnteen Left the Burning Ship in the
 Dory-By the OvertuIniug of It Four
 Were Drowned-Eight SiOre Died One
 After Another from Exposure-The
 Survivors So Weak They Had to be
 Lifted from Their Boat.
 Los ANGELES, Cal, April 6.-Purser Stanley, from the steamer Los Angeles, reports the picking up of boat about 40 miles north of Rodondo which proved to be the missing one of the ill -fated ship King James.
 The boat left the ships side when fire drove them from the vessel about 250 miles off Point Conception. They left the ship at midnight on March 13 and laid by the ship until o'clock the following morn ing.
 At GAO p. m. on the 31st the boat was capsized, and there were four men drowned.
 The captain, his boy and the remainder of the crew climbed upon the keel of the boat and succeeded in fighting her, but the boat was full of water, and they re- mained to their waists in water If hour S, when the men. worn out, exhausted and chilled, began dying, and one after an other passed away, until eight including the captains son, were dead.
 The dead were passed overheard, and the boat was so relieved by this means that those living were enabled to sail her. All the provisions, oars and rigging of every kind, excepting a small of sail, were lost at the upsetting of the boat and it was only through an ingenious contrivance of making grating and boat lining into 8 rudder and the use of a scrap of sail that they were enabled to make any headway whatever.
 When picked up by the Los Angeles the captain and the three remaining members of the crew had been five days without ! food or water. They were weak &s to | be unable to walk or stand, and had to be | lifted from the boat by the willing arms ol the rescuers.
 The four survivors will remain on board the Los Angeles until she returns to Sar | Francisco,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-06
AN ALDERMAN'S OPINION.

[COPYl
 This is to certify that I have used Saw yer's Dandeiion Compound as a blood pu- ri6er and appetizing tonic with the very best result. I have never before given my testimonial for any patent medicine, from the fact that I had little faith in them. For a long tine I have been troubled with chronic constipation, re- sulting in loss of appetite and sick head ache, and most of the time felt miserable. After trying sarsaparillas, pills and many other remedies, with no good results, I was induced by friend to take Sawyer's Dandelion Compound. Before the first bottle was taken felt like a new man, all trouble from constipation vanished, headache disappeared, and instead of hay ing an appetite like an invalid, I ate like a 'longshoreman. I take great pride in
 recommending this remedy to my friends and the public in general as a splendid family medicine. I keep it on hand all
 the time. giving it to my children with
 good results, aud find it a wonderful spring tonic. In time of peace prepare for war, and the best ammunition you can have with which to battle against disease and keep the organs in normal condition
 is Sawyer's Dandelion Compound. ALDERMAN JOHN KEARNs.
 Modern Plumbing, Steam and Gas Fitting 97 Middle street.
 Bridgeport, Feb. 90, '93.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-06
N. H. & H. Railroad Time TabIO
Dec II. 1892. NAUGATUCK DIVISION. Trains leave Waterbury for

S:25, 553 pm. Sunday 4:15 D. m. Return
 5:01, 500, 10.0) a. -l. 100, 4:02, 6:02 D. no.
 Sunday 6:01 a. m.
 NEW HAVEN via Naugatuck Jurction-7:sO.
 s:26, a. m.. 1:2S, 3:25, 5:53 D. m Via Derby
 Junction-6'0S, sc, 10:50 a. m.; 12S 3:25
 553p. m. Return-va Naugatuck Junction,
 145 D. m., Sunday 500 a. m. Via Derby BRIDGEPoRT- -s:o5. 7:so, s:ss, 1O:5O, m. :. 1:as,
 3:25, 5:53 D. m. Sunday 4:15 3. m. Return
 --705. $40 a. m.; 12:00, BPS, 5:30 7:4T D ANsoNIAe:cS @ iuneSS G;a 7:so, SEC, lO:so saO
 5:53, 700, (mixed) D.. m. Sunday 4:15 D.. m, VI, s;1S s;S9 m s.. Sunday s4s 3. m: .,a
 7:o4 p: m. Saturday s:15 P: m. Return
 p.m: Saturday 7:s5 D. m.
 THOMASTON--s:32,1 1112, a. m., 3!2, 6:59, ,9:0r, , D. m. Sunday 925 a. m Return--7:0S, 7;55,
 l0:23, a. m., 255, 526 D. m. Sunday 3:41, ToRRRiNaToN- 11:1a. g. m., s:52, 6:50 9.Oo
 io:oo g m.s s:$o, Sos p. m. Sunday s:ss p. m m WINSTED-s:32, 11:12 a. m.. 352, 6:59, 300 D, 70. Sunday 9:25 a. m. Return--6:30, 7:10. $40, A. m.. 2;05, 4:42 p.m Sunday 800 pm. LUCIUS FUTILE, General Manager. CT. HAMPSTEAD. General Pass Agent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-06

CHARLES l.. CARTER, one of the special commissioners of the Hawaiian government, says he has the opportu- nito of giving half million negroes of the south, work on the islands. He seems very much in earnest, and paints in glowing pictures the islands and their possibilities for development. He says the negroes would find the climate suitable, and would be happy residents with all the privileges of citizenship.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-06

PRESIDENT CLEVELAND told Senator Roach of North Dakota that no faction of the party in any state will receive recognition to the discrimination of another faction, but that the ability and character of the appli- cant will decide all appointments. By the way, speaking of Senator Roach the impression.seems to be general that nothing more will be heard in the senate of MT Hoar's resolution to investigate newspaper charges against MT Roach.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-06
NO MORE BULL FIGHTING.
Mexican States LeGislating Against It.
 The Government Acts

PUEBLO, Mex, April 6.-The govern ment of this State took the first steps sev- eral months ago in the matter of abolish ing bull fighting, and there have been no exhibitions of the sort in this city since the law went into effect.
 The other States of Mexico are now fall ing into line, and the indications are that bull fighting in this Republic will soon be abolished.
 A bill will be introduced in the National Congress, now in session, amending the old law and prohibiting bull fighting throughout Mexico
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-06
HARRIS, PETITION.
Gov. Flower Will Receive it on April I'
 sixty AssemblYmCn Sign.

ALBANY, April 6.-In reply to letter from William F. Howe, of New York, counsel for Carlyle w. Harris, Gov. Flower has replied that he will receive the authorized petitions in Harris behalf. with additional affidavits, on April 10.
 Assemblyman Rice on Monday received 0 letter from Harris, in which the latter said he had been informed of your kind willingness to assist my cause. So have written Mir. Howe to send you at once two copies of my petition. Pray accept my very grateful thanks for your interest"
 Yesterday Mir. Rice received the two pc titions from Mir. Howe, and immediately made canvass of the Assembly, securing the signatures of nearly 60 members in all hour before the House adjourned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-06
AFRICAN LuSTICE.
CherN Trial by Ordeal Is the Prevailing
 Method.

CherC Trial by Ordeal Is the Prevailing
 Method.
 Of all Central African customs trial by ordeal, which is universal, is that which is most rcvolting to a European brought for the first time into contact with savage life. When, according to Popular Science Monthly, man is ac- cuSCd of any crime, as theft, arson, mur- der, witchrraft, or the like, evidence is brought against him in the way com mon throughout the whole continent. This, however, is never final. The ac- cuScr'S witnesses swear to anything re- quirCd of them without the slightest cOmpunction of conscience, and as the prosecutor must produce his evidence first, the defendants witnesses are ready to swear, and do swear, the op- positc of all that has been said. Trial is invariably in open court, and nOth- ing said by the witnesses for the prose- cutiOn can be concealed from those that arc to follow. There are no affidavitS, thus making contradiction at once simple and safe. If rebutting evidence were allowed the most paltry trial would be interminnblc. For a witness to be called a liar is, in such case, compliment. It proves that his evi- dence told, and that he, by inference, is very clever fellow. If the same man were accused of bewitching he would regard it as foul libel and de- mand the poison bowl without an hours delay.
 To remedy the defects of trial in court, that by ordeal IS adopted in all kinds of causes, both civil and criminal As the case proceeds before the council the accused at intervals demands the mwai, and this demand his friends, if they believe him innocent, consistently press. The accuser resists the demand as unnecessary, knowing that should the culprit, even if caught red-handed, recover, he will be placed in difficult position. He will in that case have no claim to compe nsation for an injury, and may in turn be successfully sued for willfully seeking to destroy another mans reputation. The belief in the absolute certainty of trial by mwai is universal, and the beginning and end o1 reasoning is thus: "If he is guilty he dies; if he does not die, should the stolen property be found on his person, he Is not guilty; another put it there, or he was bewitch>A"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-06
Appointed Inspector of Furniture.

WASHINGTON, April G.-Secrrtary Car lisle has appointed Al Cariilr, oi Salem, O., inspector of furniture for the Treasury Department, vice Henry l.. Swords, re signed. The place pays 4;3,OOO year and travelling expenses, and it's duties require the inspection and purchase of furniture supplies for the public buildings through out the United States. He is no relation of Secretary Carlisle
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-06

PROFESSOR VIRcHow is of opinion that America may repel the cholera this summer, but that Europe will expert ence a more serious attack than that of last year. The Berlin scientist is one of the foremost living authorities on this question, and his words should sound a note of warning in the ears of European sanitarians, despite the fact that Ham burg this year has been singularly healthful.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-06
Womcn's Vote Large in Kansas.

TorEKA, kas.. April 6,-The result oi ti'e municipal elections in Kansas shows that UniveIal suffrage has received a grca; impetus. The women polled a large vote. Whether tEe result will lead to the adop tiOn uf the constitutional amendment cX- tending equal suffrage to the elective offices in the state at the next general cleo tiun, is a problem as yet unS lve0
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-06
Mrs. HilI-r's Marriage Fee Lost.

ANDovER, Mass, April G.-Rev. Father Ryan received fee of $500 for marrying Mrs. Dr. Hitler to her coachman last Sun day, and then he lost the check after en. dorsing it. An honest drummer found it and returned it to the priest, who blessed him, but gave no other reward.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-06
Held for Trial for NesIirenOe,

JACKSON, Mich, April 6.-When Maurice P. Gill, the man who is held re- sponsible for the escape of Murderer Lat inner from the State prison recently, was brought before Justice Palmer on charge of criminal negligence, he waived examin ation, and was bound over to the May term of the Circuit Court.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-06
Rlount Has Arrived at Honolulu.

WASHINGTON, April 6. The Department of State has been informed by telegraph from San Francisco on the authority of despatches by the steamer Australia of the arrival of Commissioner Blount at Honolulu U on the 29th of March. Since the steamer left port just after the revenue cutter Rush arrived, there was nothing in the telegram beyond the mere fact of his arrival.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-06
Your Photograph Free,

Gut the photograph coupon from next SUNDAYS MERCURY and present it to the Crane Art Co.,, S7 East Main street, Waterbury, Conn.,, the leading Portrait and Landscape Photographers, who will give you FINE CABINET of yourself free of charge. Order the SUNDAY MERCURY from your newsletter in ad vance. For further particulars see DAILY MERCURY each day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-06
Fatal Ending of a Prize Fight.

SYRACUSE, N. Y., April 6. The death of Dan Donovan, of Cleveland, Ohio which occurred as a result of his seven round fight with Joe Dunfee at Maple Bay, has created a great sensation here. He never recovered consciousness after the fatal blow was struck. Dunfee, Referee Dono- hue and a number of persons in attendance have been arrested It is reported that Gov. Flower may depose Sheriff Hoxie, who it Is claimed knew that the fight was going on and would take no action in the matter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-06
Bess Mitchell Nearing New York.

NEW YORK, April 6.-Bess Mitchell, tho young woman of Chicago, who is taking c trip of 10, ,000 miles without touching the ground, is due in New York tomorrow night, travelling from Buffalo over the New York Central. Her trip thus far has beer one continuous ovation and she will prob ably receive a rousing welcome on her ar rival in New York which will mark the completion of about 5000 miles of he tourney.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-06
A FREE PASSAGE.
\ Bridgeport Man Has Started For Chicago
 Atone In ,s Row Boat.

EE;aaEroST. Conn, April GA young No'we; ian. named. Knud Knudson, Jeff th;~ city yesterday in a row boat, bound sor E.>1gn to attend the Worlds Fair. His craft is strongly built, ten feet long, four fe,.t wide and draws eight inches of water.
 knudsOn says he will row all the way to Chi"aGo. He will keep close to the shore, going via the Hudson river and Erie canal He expects to make the trip in ten weeks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-06
Forty Duuehmen Killed.

SINGAPORE, April 6.-Severe fighting is reported from the district along the Tamiang river in East Sumatra. Forty Dutchmeu were killed or wounded. The Dutch claim a victory, but little exact in formation can be had, as the natives have cut off all lines of communication.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-06
Chess Match Postnoneh.

KoKoMo. Ind, April Glowing to the serious illness of the wife of Jackson Showalter, the chess match to have been begun here yesterday for the championship of America has been postponed until the 10th of the month. Dr. Lasker, who is here, has consented to this arrangement.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-06
Admircs Martial Law for >hoctaws.

WASHINGTON. April 6.-Secretary Hoke Smith received telegram from Indian Agent Bennett in which he recommends that the ChOctaw nation be placed under martial law. This he believes is the only way in which peace can be maintained. Secretary Smith has as yet taken no action on this recommendation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-06

THE city of Washington is supposed to have taken in two million five hun dred thousand dollars from visitors to the inauguration. And this does not include doctors bills and the cost of cough medicines.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-06
I've Steamers Race All Night.

BALTIMORE, April 6,-The all night race between the Bay Line steamers Georgia and Alabama, from Norfolk, Va, to this city, resulted in favor of the Georgia, she arriving ten minutes earlier than the newer vessel. It Is generally conceded that the Georgia is still the fastest boat in these waters. Her run averaged over Is miles ar, hnnr
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-06
Fourth CIas. Pos, s,masters Appointed.

WASHINGTON, April 6-Fourth Assist ant Postmaster General Maxwell yesterday appointed 134 fourth class postmsaters Of this number 13 were in Indiana, Il in Georgia, 22 in Pennsylvania and l4 in Ken lucky. George B. Sutton was appointed postmaster at Fairmount, N. J.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-06
Fireman.s Body Probably Burned Up.

wreck on the Jacksonville & Southeastern railway six persons lost their lives. The body of the fireman cannot be found and 1t h thought he was hurled forward into the fire box and burned up. He had just opened the furnace door when the crash oanA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-06

Jas. S. Ewing, of Illinois, who is nomin- ated to be Minister at Belgium, is a law partner and cousin of Vice President Stev- enson, the firm consisting of Stevenson X Ewing. He is about fifty years of age and lives in Bloomington, III. He is one of the old Ewing family of Kentucky, where he was born and educated and has represented Mclean county, Ill., in the State Lcgisla ture and figured considerably in politics.
 Thos T. Crittcnden, of Missouri, who is named as Consul General to Mexico, is per haps best known to the public through his pursuit and destruction of the celebrated James brothers, who terrcriZed the State for many years He achieved this feat while Governor of Missouri in the eighties
 He lives at Kansas City and represented that district in Congress in 1880. He wns Lieutenant Colonel in the Union Army during the late War MT. Crittendcn is q lawyer, about fifty-fivc years of age. Louis c. Hughes. who becomes Gov ernor of Arizona, is one of the political powers in that Territory, and is a journal ist, editing paper ln Phoenix. He is about 54 years old, and was a delegate to the Chicago convention.
 William T. Thornton, the newly ap- pointed Governor of New Mexico, has re sided for F years ill the Territory, and practices law in Snnta Fc. He was q | member of the Territorial Legislature and of the council in 1881 and 1882.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-06
More Typbus in New York.

NEW YORK, April G.-Three cases of typhus fever were reported to the Health authorities this morning. One of the vic tins was found in the workhouse on Biackwelrs Island and another in the Charity hospital.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-06


 IT is generally understood that the era of sky y-scraper building in Chicago has come to an end, the ordinance limiting the height of new buildings to 13O feet, meaning that eight or ten stories will be the final limit. There is not much probability of an early repeal of this ordinance, because it is quite a popular piece of legislation. The feeling has grown that buildings fifteen and seven teen stories high are dangerous, and although the fact is not generally ad- vertised, there is more than one sky scraper in Chicago, which has settled so badly as to call for the use of jacks already. This is not the only objection to buildings of this enormous height They bring together in a very small area an unnaturally large number ol people during business hours, and it is practically impossible to provide transit for these morning and evening. Con centration and centralization are oi great value in their way, but it is quite possible to overdo them, and a genera adoption of the fourteen or sixteer stories idea in building must lead tC Ioverdoing.