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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-15
A STARTLING STORY.
One of Civil and One of War
 Life.
A Brave Man Wins Medal and a Woman
 Finds Prize.
They Will Both Interest You and Tell You
 Just What You Want to Know.

most fascinating story comes to us from Montpelier, Vt., concerning Mir Wallace W. Moves and wife, prominent people of that city Mir Moves fought all through the war with distinguished bravery. He was in the battles of the Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Winchester, Cedar Creek and others.
 He was wounded April 2nd, 1865, at Petersburg. He is one of the few privates who have ever received medal of honor from the U. S. government for distin- guished bravery. He stood on the wall of the fort at Spottsylvania in the bloody angle, and was the only man that lived in that spot. Mir Moves was wounded seven days before the final surrender, and up to that time never lost day during the whole war, enlisted when IT years of age.
 His wife had an equally interesting ex- perience. We give It to our readers in her own words expressed in the following letter.
 I was completely run down, she said and my nerves were in very weak con- dition. J had no refreshing sleep and felt tired and dragged out all the time. l was so extremely nervous that when the door bell rang would scream out and if any of the children dropped anything It would eff feet me the same way.
 My work was very hard and exhaustlpg g at that time. My appetite and digestion was very poor, and what did eat did not do me much good. I was one day going to my family physician for help, not being able to work any longer in that condition.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-15
THE ADMIRAL.

Admiral Benham is the kind of man who believes that a navy is not exclusively in tended for ornament.-Baltimor Ameri can.
 Hereafter it is safe to presume that the Brazilian insurgents will recognize the American flag wherever they see it.-Omaha Bee.
 The course pursued by Rear Admiral Ben approval of the American people.-Minne apolis Journal.
 Admiral Benham is showing the Brazil ian belligerents that the United States caL hold her own in bloodless warfare with the best of 'em.-kansas City Journal
 When Admiral Benham fired on the in surgent fleet, he gave the eagle the first op portunity to scrrsm over a foreign foe it has had since we whipped Chili.-Pittsburg Dispatch.
 The lesson will be a Salutary one and would have been still more effective if Da Cana had carried his insoence a little fur ther and Benham had blown him out o1 the water for his Minneapolis Trib une.
 Any pugnacious Brazilian that thinks the American eagle has lost it's voice and it's claws because it is not always screech ing and scratching has only to attempt lib critics with the birds plumage to discover his mistake.-I4ouisville Courier-Journal.
 By his prompt and decisive action Admi ral Benham has not only upheld the honol of the American flag, but he has won the gratitude of other nations whose merchant ships were exposed to the same dangers as ours in the ports of EraZil.- Milwaukee Wisconsin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-15
Revenge.

"Oh, Eleanor, am so glad to find you herel went up to your house, and your mother s;Sl you had come here to be fitted" And as Eleanor grasped her hand the dressmaker drowned, for she didn't want the fit of the new gown in- terfered with.
 "Well, Daisy" said Eleanor, II am glad, too, for see it in your eyes that you've something to tell mel"
 "Yes, have, and it's rich. Oh, isn't your gown going to be stunning! envy you-and the fit. Oh, it's lovelyw
 ''Think sop Well, what is it you want to tell meF' and as Daisy looked inquir- ingly at the dressmaker Eleanor said:
 Don't mind Mrs. Mac. She won't tell. Will youS'
 'Oh, no. Not I. Don't mind me-" and the discreet Mrs Mac went on pinning and fitting.
 Well, this morning went over to see Kit, and I ran right up to her room, as we always do, you know"
 "Yes," assented Eleanor.
 "And she was crying. All around her on the floor were letters, and on the bed more letters. said, Mercy, Kit, what's the matterY Every little while she would make vicious jab at letter and appear to be writing.
 "'Oh, Daisy, am most wild, I'm so busy
 "'What are you doingY asked. Well, said Kit, you know Clarence and have had a quarrel-and I'm glad of it, and here she sobbed the gladdest kind of 8 sob, 'and-and-he sent all my letters back-and the silver hat marker-and umbrella marker-the lovely pipe I gave him with his name engraved on it-and -oh, Daisy-I can't use any of them how can I?-and--so I'm getting his let ters ready to return-pm-pm~correet-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-15
HE FOUND JONES,
But Upon Consideration He Concluded II
 Wasn't the Jones He Wanted.

Wasn't the Jones He Wanted.
 A policeman who was patrollin9 Brush street the other evening was run into and knocked off the sidewalk by a colored man who came rushing out of q side street. The officer grabbed the man and demanded an explanation, and as soon as he could get his breath the other said:
 'Tze lookin for pussen named Jones, sah, an I didn't mean to run agin yo."
 That's no way to look for a person named Jones. You must want to see Jones awfully bad"
 'I does, sah. 1 spected to find him right around yere, an l was gwine to jump on him an stamp him into de groundl If I ketch dat Jones, he won't lib two minits!"
 What's the trouble between you and Jones?"
 ''Heaps O trouble, sah. Bout 10 min it's ago he stood by my gate an frowed a kiss at my darter frew de winder! If l git hold of dat pusson, sah-if git my claws on dat Jones, Tll"-
 "Who's talkin about Jones?' demand ed colored man as he crossed the street and faced the pair. II heard somebody speak bout Jones. Oats my name."
 "Am yo' de Jones who was in front of my houseT' asked the injured pursuer.
 "Yes, sah."
 "Am yo' de Jones who leaned on my gate7"
 "Yes, sah."
 "Am yo' de Jones who frowed kiss at my darter when she went to put de curtain down?" 'Yes, sah."
 "Am yo', sah-am yo' de Jones who run'd away when l cum out?
 "Yes, sah." The officer moved aside to give the ag- grieved party 8 chance to swing his right arm just once, but he didn't swing. He looked MT. Jones up and down, and there was a painful silence for 60 seconds. Then he said:
 Reckon he ain't de man. Reckon he's got de Joneses mixed mp somehow. De Jones was arter was 8 small man, an he was lame an had only one arm. See here, Mistah Jones, if yo' dun see some odder Jones around yo' jess tell him fur me dat de very fust time cotch him around my house Fze gwine to broke him into fo'ty pieces wid de awful sudden ness of a cyclone an den gloat ober de mangled remains! Scuse me, officer scuse me, Mistah Jones. Good many Joneses around, but ain't gwine to tackle no Jones seben feet tall when rze lookin fur Jones only five feet highr'-Detroit Free Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-15
THE TATTLeR.

Mrs J. G. Paine, the best hOrsewoman in Boston, always grooms her own horse.
 Senator Palmer's wife takes lunch with him every day in the senate restaurant.
 Mrs Andrew Carnegie is happiest when arranging some holiday concert or musical festival for the downtrodden and the needy.
 Mrs Henry E. Abbey possesses the largest collection of photographs of celebrities with autograph inscriptions to be found in this country.
 Misse Blanch Martin, the Wichita (Kan.) lady who appeared on the streets in short skirts to encourage feminine dress reform, has returned to long dresses.
 Mrs Potter Palmer of Chicago has pen chant for Mexican and duchess laces. She probably owns one of the finest assortmentS of these delicate embroideries in the world
 Mrs Stewart, 9S years old, is in private almshouse in Glasgow. In 1922 she danced with George " at ball in Holyrood pal ace Her uncle was the royal restaurateur in Edinburgh and procured an invitation for her.
 Miss Alice Cooke has been appointed lee turer in history of Owens college, Manches- ter. This is the first time a woman has been appointed in a university college in England as lecturer to mixed classes of men and women.
 The board of managers of the Domestic and Foreign Missionary society of the Prot estant Episcopal church has appointed Dr. Mary B. Glenton of Boston missionary to Alaska She is to be stationed at AnviX, on the Yukon river.
 To the question, What is the use of am bulance classes?" Lady Elgin's reply was, ''To teach us what not to do in an emer gency,' aS she considers that mischief i> often caused by an initial mistake ill this or that circumstance of life.
 Miss Annie D. Hallock, the schoolteacher who saved three men from drowning al Bridgeport recently, has been presented with a gold watch, chain and charm by Bridgeport citizens. She has also received a medal from the New York Life Saving association.
 Mime de Matos is the Joan of Arc of the Brazilian revolution. She enters the field with her husband attired ill dress which is mixture of man and woman's attire. She is about 30 years of age. with blue eyes and blond hair, and possesses great deal of personal magnetism.
 The failure of bank in Indianapolis has left the widow of Vice President COlfax practically penniless. Mrs. Jennie Heck, a well knoYn member of the Rebekah de gree, is en6eavoring to get the Odd Fellows of Ohio to contribute fund to make the declining years of Mrs. Colfax comfortable.
 The wife of Congressman Wilson is a small woman, probably about 45 years of age, with blue eyes, gray hair and a deli cate appearance, as of one whose health is far from strong, and there is no doubt that her husband would not permit her to keep up with the rapid pace of society during the season."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-15

THE advocates ot high tariff tell us that what is most necessary for American manufactures is to secure the home mar ket for them against foreign competition, and that if only we can prevent the inn portation of foreign goods, the domestic demand will alone secure the prosperity of our own industries. Well, we have about stopped importation ns now. The inn ports for January were scarcely more than half those of January year ago; the fall ing of of customs receipts in the past year IS one of the causes of scarcity of funds in the treasury. From the high tariff point of view this should be regarded a great gain. It clearly is not the influx of cheap foreign goods that has disturbed our manufactures. The home market mean while is nearly empty and the factories are everywhere starting up to supply it. Why. then, all this outcry against the Wilson bill ? If it is a desirable thing to discourage importations. tile present situa- ton should be hailed as q triumph not be- walled as a calamity.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-15

'I had read and heard great deal abou Dr Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy, and that day took upa paper and saw more of the testimonials. That very day I got bottle and commenced taking it. Before I had taken the first bottle I could see that it was helping me and I was feeling better.
 II have now taken five bottles and do not feel: in need of any more. being com- pletely cured. I sleep well and have a good appetite. If should be taken again I should take Dr Greene's medicine. Please publish this to the world for the good of everyone.
 What greater prize could the world con- tain than a medicine which can cure such suffering as that :? Dr Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy is constantly per- forming the most wonderful cures all over the land.
 Are you sick, weak or in pain? Then take this wonderful medicine and it will surely cure you, You need it especially at this season to prepare your system for spring. You need not fear to use it, for if is purely vegetable and harmless and is the discover of Dr Greene, of 35 West 14th Street New York city, the most sue cessful specialist in curing nervous and chronic diseases. The doctor can be con- suited at his office free, personally or by letter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-15

advice. had a spasm or modesty ana declared $32 worth of stuff, on which I paid $57 duty after borrowing the amount from friend.
 As I put down the borrowed money at the desk of the appraiser my examiner said cheerily to me: You really need not have paid anything on what you had if you had kept your mouth closed so that the climate would not get into your system. After you declared these things, of course you had to pay. but I should not have paid any attention to them if had seen them"
 After this those who wish to run up against the custom house with $57 worth of integrity may do SO. will never again have anything about me that is dutiable. Duty done is said to be the souls freside, but the United States of America will hereafter have to beg from door to door if they depend on me and my little old $57 borrowed money to keep the wolf from the door.
 In the first place, did not have a thing on which paid duty that could not have bought at home and in some instances been better pleased. Moreover, I could have bought on time.
 There is pretty strict ruling now, l find, at the custom house, however, re- garding what one is permitted to land with, as clothing, etc., suitable to ones station in life." In the station occupy, for instance, am entitled to a piano and other delicacies, but the customs officers will not permit me to travel with all the things to which my station entities me. Strictly, at present and under the late rulings on these matters, one is permitted to carry only such things as a journey of certain length of time would require.
 This involves very fine legal techni calities and sometimes the counting of linen, for the examiner has a right to say, "You certainly have with you more linen than person need wear in so many weeks," or he may say: "Why don't you wear flannel shirts while abroad just as an Englishman would if visiting Amer ica? Linen is luxury, and so you must pay duty on it"
 Then again arises the question of what station in life one occupies. Can new examiner and perfect stranger assign
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-15
THE HOUSEkEEPER.

If sassafras bark is sprinkled among dried fruit, it will keep out the worms.
 Potatoes should be kept in barrels, while other vegetables should be placed on hang ing shelves ill a cellar that is cool and airy.
 To test ham, stick a knife under the bone. If the knife comes out clean and with Il sweet smell, the ham is pure and whole some.
 To eXterminate moths from trunks and chests wash well with boraX water, and after drying use benzine. Air and sun well before using.
 An iron weighing seven pounds does bet ter work by passing it over the clothes once with a firm, steady pressure than lighter iron hurriedly passed over the clothes two or three times.
 To wash any sort of lawn, boil quarts of wheat bran in 6 quarts of water for half an hour. Strain through a coarse towel ard mix the liquor in the water in which the lawn is washed. Use no soap and no starch. Rinse in clear water,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-15
THE GLADSTONIAN.

The reports of MT. Gladstone's intended resignation are clearly unauthorized, but that event cannot be long delayed in any case, and the Liberal party will do we'll to be prepared for it.-Boston Journal.
 Giadstone's assurance to the Tory party that he has no intention of resigning will but serve to emphasize the utter horror in which the blue blood of England holds a man who will neither take title nor die.- Minneapolis Times.
 A rumor comes from London that Mr. Gladstone has decided to retire without de- lay. As the Grand Old Man is absent from England taking rest, his enemies no doubt seized upon this opportunity to give their imagination a little more eXercise.-Pitts- burg Dispatch.
 MT. Gladstone has evidently yielded to the waving breezes and enchanting sun light of the Mediterranean. Perhaps for the first time in his life he has found out how much better it is to enjoy himself than to chop down British trees and tradtions- Providence Journal.
 The euuivocal manner in which the Grand Old Man has denied the rumor of resignation is taken by his opponents as evidence of weakness-as consent Mean while Britain is stirred to it's depths, and no man knoweth what a week may bring fOrth.-Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
 That Mir. Gladstone will not retire during the remainder of the life of the present par lament may be confidently asserted. But complications now unforeseen may arise. England may be drawn into a war, and MT. Gladstone might well shrink from the burdens of war ministry.-PhiladelUh Record.
 It were well for him to rest from his la bors and seek in his declining years some short repose, but in the absence of a relept- less, impelling necessity it is much to be doubted whether he would care to leave his life work uncrowned with the continuation which has long been the goal of his ambi- arlington Post.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-15

We don't want 10 fail .uad for just the reason we are compelled 10 give you the value Of S2 co goods for your One Doli& C;tsi. Iu or del to save the name of oul lespec- tive firm,
 No man can make a better invest ment, than when you buy your WinleI Clothing supply for your self and family at the sacrifice sale.
 Our stock contains a full line seasonable goods. Overl oats, Listers, Suits and Pant and a full line of Furnishing Goods, for Men, Boys and Children.
 Don't be too late III takiug ad Vantage of this great opportunity. Save your hard earned dollar when you can,
 Call to see our stock aud hear rices and you will find the .,hove 10 be positive facts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-15
THE BRAKEMAN.

Motormen who ring gougs with their feet get peculiar pedal malady which they call "trollcy foot"
 The line of railroad which extends far thest east and west is the Canadian Pacific, running from Quebec to the Pacific ocean.
 The energy eXerted by railroad train travelling 15 miles an hour is nearly twice that of d 1000 pound shot fired from a 100 ton Armstrong gun.
 Arlo"ding to the annual report of the Texas railroad commission, the total main track mileage ill that state up to the close of last year was BOSS miles.
 Certain railway managers are advocating the abolition of seats in engine cabs. They maintain that many of the night collisions have occurred while engineers were sleep ing upon their high backed seats.
 The highest railway tariffs in the world, outside the Panama railroad, prevail on the Congo river railway in Africa. It's present length is p miles, and it charges SlO for the one way through trip, or 40 cents per mile, first class.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-15

me at a glance to station beneath me? trow not. How does he know whether at home am beloved and respected by all who know me or not?
 There is nothing about my general ap- pearance to impress stranger. 1 ad- init that myself.
 My carriage is extremely democratic- sort of democratic wagon, one might say. do not have the bearing of one who has breathcd the air of courts, and even if I were to occupy a throne for 15 minutes 1 would carry off the tidy on my shoulder, for i'll the pioneering that 1 have done in order to open up new world and make way for liberty ill the crude west, so that the poor serf from despotic Euaope may find peace and a home, I have had to deny myself the all refining influences of nobility and steam heat.
 Why, therefore, should a customs ex- aminer of meager attainments become the arbiter of these great questions and tell me at a glance where belong, when that power is vested only in omnipo- tence and omniscience? Shall poor, weak, feeble man with brief authority VeSleu III Il1IIl Dy d lleclluS duLllulSIId- tion assume the right to say at glance whether my mental and moral status entities me to visit Europe with 19 trunks or simply a package done up in a red bandanna?
 Nay, nayi
 But I will not murmur or repine. Take my little offering of $57, MT. Carlisle. Use it as if it had been honesty received instead of being wrung from trembling and unwilling hands. Use it wisely, and will not whimper over it. Relieve suf- fering with it. Pay mileage to worn and weary congressman who travel on passes. Buy $6 pocketknives for over worked senators to cut their names on their desks at the capitol in order to res cue themselves from oblivion. Use it for deepening the harbors of Alaska and sending pomegranate seeds to Dakota. So that it goes to relieve distress or make men better I reck not a raw wet clam what is done with it. Let Come easy, go easy" be the fatal watchwords, while nations rise, flourish and decay, but do not depend upon further remittances from me. Be warned in time and pro- vide some other means for making up deficiencies, as shall Eever again hold myself ready to come to the rescue of a reckless and improvident republic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-15
Made Her Sad.

An actor was one time playing in a provincial town and observed in the front row an old lady moved to tears. Highly fattered, he sent an attendant to say he would like to see her after the perform ance. When they met, he was gracious ness itself.
 Madam" he said, 'I perceive that my acting touched you"
 ''It did that, sir," said the old woman. "You see, sir, I've got son myself play actin somewhere, who I ain't seen for n long time, an it broke me all up to thinl; that mebbe he warn't no better at it than you arc. ."-Tit-Bits.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-15
When It Happened.

In a civil action on money matters the plaintiff had stated that his financial po- sition was always satisfactory. In cross examination he was asked if he had ever been bankrupt.
 "No," was the answer.
 Next question was: "Now, be careful. Did you eper stop payment"
 "Yes," was the reply.
 "Ah," exclaimed the counsel, Il thought we should get at it last. When did that happen?"
 After paid all I owed," was the an swer.-Argonaut.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-15
Business,

"What made you laugh so at the play last night?" asked his wife. "Pm sure don't think it was at all successful as g humorous attempt"
 "Humph. paid for those seats."
 ''I don't see what that has to do witt, it."
 "You don't! I went there to laugh and wanted to get my moneys worth.' Washington Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-15
N.H.&H Railroad Timetable
June II. 1893. NAUGATUCK DIVISION.

Trains leave Waterbury as follows: For NEW YORK-6Ob FRO. s2e 1Ob0am:1 3.2b, 63 ? m. Sunday, 4.1b D m. Return, bo1, 800, l0o3 n m; 100. 4.O2 SOP nm. Sunday, 6.0l a m. For NEW HAVEN, via Naugatuck Junction 7.3O, S.26 m: 1.2S. 3.25, B.53 pm Via Derby Junction, COS. S.26 10.b0 m : I 2s 3.25. 5.53 p m.
 Return via Naugatuck Junction at I .4b pm Sunday, 500 m. Via Derby Junction 700, 9i2 a. m: 12.00, 2.20. b.3O, TAO D. m Sunday. BIO a m. For BRIDGEPORT-60E ' 80, 9.26 IO6O a m 1.2s, BPS, b.53 D m. Sunday 4.lb D m Return at 05. 9.4O a m l209 2.2S. 53n 7.47 pm. Sunday SIS a m. For ANSONIA--6.05. 30. S.26, lO.bO m 1.os, 3.25. bb3, TOO (mixed) ? m. Sunday, 4.l6 D m,
 Return at TAO. 1O.21. a m 12s1 s.O1. 6.Io B.? pm. Sunday s.46 a m. For WATERTOWN-8.44 s.s7, 11.17 a m s.6s, 612, 7O4 pm. Saturday 91b ? m. Return at 6.2b. 7S5. 1030 m 2.6O. 4.sb. GRO SF.r THOMASTON-s.s2. 11.12 m; S.62 8.sa. 800 D m. Sunday 9.26 m. Return at : .0s. 7.55.. 23 m 2.sS b.26 D m Sunday 347 D m. For TORRINGTON-s.S2 l1.l2 a m 3.b2 eB9 s.NL D m. Sunday 9.2b a m. Return at CAT. 731, 1920 a m: 2.80. sos D m Sunday 3.23 m. For NINSTED-S.S2. 11.12 a m; Sys2. e.So 500 pm. Sunday 9.26 m.
 Return ct 6.30. 7.10. e.A0 m 2O6. AAap Sundays psm.
 or. EEMPsTEAD. Gen Pass Agent
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-15
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THE repeal of the federal elections bill last week created no excitement. Nobody seemed to care. When the force bill was defeated in the house the republicans knew that the day of coercian was passed, and they looked for the repeal of the elec- ton laws as matter of course. The re- publicans rarely or never used their gag on any other than the southern democrats and tammany. In New York and the south the relief is felt.