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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-04
ITWASALLAB BOUT EVE
BROTHER JACKSON SAID SHE HAD RED HAIR; BROTHER JOHNSON SAID NO.
And Mortal Combat Was Precipitated. The Limekiln Club Listens To Brother

And Mortal Combat Was Precipitated. The Limekiln Club Listens To Brother
 Gardner-The Facts In the Case of Adam
 and Eve.
 lCopyright. 1883, by Charles B. Lewis.l
 "IfBrudder Comealong Jackson an Brud- der Standup Johnson am in de hall to- night, wish lem to step dis way" said Brother Gardner when the routine business of the last meeting of the Limekiln club had been disposed of. The brothers named were present, and after considerable hesitation they arose and advanced to the platform. It was seen that Comealong had lately lost three front teeth and that Standup had one eye closed and battered nose
 "Gem'len," observed the president as he looked down on them with very serious countenance, bylaw Mo- 742 of article 321 plainly reads dat members of dis club shall not ingage in religus or political arguments or discushuns. About ebery three months fur de past five y'ars I hev called speshual attenshun to dat bylaw. On three different occashuns members hev bin expelled fur breakin dat rule. In spite of all dat has bin said an dun, howeber, de two members befo' me hev bin guilty not only of breakin de rule, but of tryin to break each others heads. Brudder Jackson, what yo' got to say fur yo'self?"
 II said dat Eve had red ha'r. sah."
 ''Brudder Johnson, what yo' got to say?"
 1T said she didn't hev.''
 "An dat precipitated mortal combat?"
 "Yes, sah."
 "Befo de mortal combat was precipi- tated, howeber, boaf of yo' called each other liars an hoss thieves an robbers?"
 The guilty pair bowed their heads in ac- Acknowledgements.
 "Brudder Jackson, did yo' eber see Eve?"
 No, sah."
 Did yo, Brudder Johnson?"
 No, sah."
 ''Kin either one O yo' pint me to any de- scription givin de color O her ha'r?"
 They mumblingly acknowledged their inability to do so.
 Now yo' h'arken to mel'' exclaimed the president as he drew himself up and em- l phasized his words with extended arm ] ''De verdict am dat boaf of yo' be bounced out O dis club fo'with-right off-wid in a a minit-an dat under no circumstances will yo' be restored to membership! Ize gwine to put stop to dis sort O bizness if hey to bounce ebery member of de Lime kiln club an run Paradise hall all alone! De ideah of two ole gray headed niggers wastin deir breaC 0ber de color of de ha'r of a woman who libed thousands of y'ars ago.! Who knows whether her ha'r was red,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-04

from stitch on the boot very loosely, draw wool through all loops on hook, two chain. Repeat this in each stitch. Second row-Like first TOW, but miss the two chain and work in the short cro- chet stitches only. Finish with a cord and tassel and pompon.
 The slipper for lady, according to the authority quoted, is worked ill ribbed crochet with red zephyr worsted. The crochet sole is lined with a piece of card board covered with flannel. The edge of the sole in the back and the upper edge of the front are finished with crochet points of white worsted; the corner in the middle is turned down on the out side in revers and fastened with bow of red ribbon. Begin the slipper at the toe with foundation of 34 stitches, and going back and forth on these crochet as follows:
 First round-Pass over st, B c on the next 33 st. Second round-One ch, always on the back vein of each st in the preceding round, but in the mid dle st work for the widening. Like this last round work 26 rounds more, then overland the ends of the work to- gether on the wrong side, and likewise the foundation st at the toe of the slip
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-04
THE JUVENILE.

Don't expect the boy to keep Hp with you and the hired men and run errands or carry water at the same time.
 Don't rave and storm because the boy wants some time to tinker. He may as- tonish you with some of his work.
 Don't tell the boy he can go hunting or fishing Saturday and then hitch on 8 days work before he goes. It is not fair
 Don't lean down too hard when the boy is turning the grindstone. This is one of the causes of boys leaving the farm.
 Don't expect the boy to maintain an an eelic disposition if. after working hard all day, he is obliged to eat at the second table.
 Don't continue to treat the boy as fl he had no sense. but consult with him occa- ssonally. He may possibly know more than you do.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-04
"Who told you SO. ,"

 'sWho told you SO.
 "Got it right straight from Mir. link um."
 stAnd who is Mir. Tinkumf"
 "My fadder-in-law, sah married his oldest gal. I'Ee knowed dat man fur ober 10 y'ars an nebber knowed him to tell lie. Why, boss. one time dey fought de ole man stole calf. Dey couldn't git no proofs on him, an he was all right, but what yo' 'spose he dun didf Bress yo'r heart, sah, but he goes an owns up to a calf an hog, too, an dey gin him var an half in prison! Reckon any sich man as dat would lie bout Neros Reckon a mans own fadder-in-law am gwine to say dat Nero fell right yers if be didn't falls No, sahl Yo' has got Nero an Washington an Socrates and Gineral Butler all con fused in yo'r head, an. yo' want to be mighty keerful how yo' write dis up. AS was sayin, dis am de spot whar' Nero fell, an when we git ober de branch I'll pint out de identical spot whar' Napoleon said he would conquer or dieP'
 NJ OuAn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-04
THE ARIZONA KICKER.
The Fatal Mistake That Took Old si Sim

The Fatal Mistake That Took Old Si Sim
 mons Away.
 GONE HENCE.-We do not mean by this that old Si Simmons, who has been hang ing out in this sneighborhood ever since the town was founded, has departed for Utah or New Mexico for the benefit of his health, but that his spirit, if he had one, has wing ed its way to that land beyond the skies. He is stone dead and duly planted, and we trust that we will not be charged with ego tism when we say that we pulled off the funeral in our usual suaye and graceful manner, and that not the slightest hitch occurred from start to finish.
 While old Si was nearly 60 years of age, he had the promise of about 50 more if he held himself in. He had only one special ty, and that was trying to scare tender foot out of his boots. Whenever a soft and juicy stranger came limping into town, old Si claimed him as his mutton. In facial expression he resembled 8 bewhiskered wolf, while his figure reminded one of a two hump camel To these he added & voiceslike the below of an enraged buffalo and a cooked eye which seemed to be ever searching for 8 fresh victim. One day a year ago we saw the old man jump on a tenderfoot from Ohio and frighten him into fit which tied him up in knot We then gave him some fatherly advice to the effect that a limping, dead broke and dis couraged stranger would come along some day and fail to see the point of his joke. He resented our advice, and we have had him marked Deceased" on our notebook ever since.
 Tuesday last, as we stood in front of the postoffice, we saw pilgrim coming in on the road from Mohave City. He had bum dle on his back, a stick in his hand, and his general appearance denoted seven bfisters on his feet and his native state as Rhode Island. He had come from afar and failed to strike job and was in no mood for funny business. Old Si caught sight of the stranger about the same time, and he bor- rowed an extra gun from Hank Watson, mixed hay in his venerable whiskers and hid in the alley beyond the postoffice We could hear the old man chuckle and see his
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-04
THE HOuSEkEEPER.

A whisk broom is the best clothes sprin- kler and the water should be hot.
 Stale bread. cut in slices. then laid to- gether again, folded in dampened nap kin, slipped into paper bag and laid in a hot oven for 15 minutes, will come out like fresh bread.
 A lump of soda laid on the drain pipe will prevent the pipes becoming clogged with grease; also flood the pipes once a week with boiling water in which a little soda is dissolved.
 If, after brushing the coat or gown, it is sprinkled with spirits of camphor and aired a few hours, it will be tidy and graceful Garments and belongings that smell of nothing are the cleanest and most agree able.
 way of treating soiled kitchen walls: Dissolve lump of extract of logwood the size of grain of corn in hot water and put it in four or five quarts of lime that is ready to use. One application will be as good as two without the logwood.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-04
N. H.&H. Railroad Time Table
June II. 1898. NAUGATUCK DIVISION:
Trains leave Waterbury as follows

Trains leave Waterbury as follows: For NEW YORK-6.Ob. 7.s0 s.2e lo.6O m 1. .2s 3.25. 5.5S D m. Sunday. 416 pm. Return, b01, 300. l0.93 a m: 100 A.Oa o9 pm. Sunday. 60l a m. For NEW HAVEN. via Naugatuck Junction 730. 826 m: l,28. S.26. 663 D m Via
 Derby Junction. 6Oc, S.26. l0.bO a m: i'2S BPS. B.53 P pm. Return via Naugatuck Junction at .4s nm
 Sunday, 500 a m. Via Derby Junctfon
 700. 9.42 a. m; 12oo 2.2o. 5.S0 7.I0 p m
 Sunday, 8.10 a m. '' For BRIDGEP0RT-6'05 ' 730 s.aa. lO.bO A m !. l;2s. s.2b, bSs m. Sunday 4lB m. Return at 700 $40 n m l2.00. 2.28 b.S0. TAT
 pm; Sundays.16 am. For ANSONIA-6.0b. 7.30. 6.26, I0.B0 6 m l.2s
 S,25. S.Sa 100 tmixed D m. Sunday. 4lS
 m.
 Return at TAO lo21. m: i2.sl sol. SIC. saO For WATERToWSN@Ie.4aa.a I 4 B. s.s7 nl7 a m s.ss.
 SIP. 7.04 m. Saturday s.lB m.
 Return at 625. 2 .b5. s.so a m: {: 2.bo 4.ss 6.sO
 n m, Saturday 7.36 D m. F.f THOMASTON-892 1l.12 a m; a.b7 e.g9
 9.O0 pm. Sunday 9.2b m.
 Return at T.0S T.B5.. I0.23 Q m 2.c5 H.2e D m
 Sunday 3.47 p m. For TORRINGTON-s.32 11.I3 a m SEA e,Sp
 coo D m. Sunday 926 m.
 Return at 6.4T. 7.S1, 1920 O m: 2.30. sos m ,
 Sunday 9.23 p m. For WINSTED-S.S2, 11.12 m; s.sa. eBe aDo
 pm. Sunday GAS m.
 Return at e.SQ. 7Io s.a0 m 2.0s. A,Aa m EundayjS Dim. -A
 or. HEMPsTKAD. Cen Pass Aseas,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-04
cROcHETED SLIPPER FOR LADY.


 per, so that the seam forms the middle of the sole. Finish the sole ill 38 rounds, working back and forth Ill ribbed crochet stitch on the last and first 10 st of the last round, but at the beginning and end of the fifth, seventh and nthrounds mar row st each, at the beginning and end of the thirty-ffth and thirty-seventh rounds narrow st each, and at the be- ginning and end of the twenty-frst and twenty third rounds widen 1 st each
 Border the edge of the sole with a round of c, and then work the row of points with white zephyr worsted, as follows: First round-On the side which forms the wrong side of the work al- ways alternately on the next st, 8 chain, pass over 1 stitch; finally, slip on the first S in this round. Second round-One sl on the next st in the preceding round, on the middle of the next ch, ch, 5 d on the middle of the next oh, ch, and repeat from *; 6nally, sl on the first G in this round.
 A whisk Broom Holder.
 The st1nfiower whisk broom holder is both useful and ornamental. Its founda- tion is disk of cardboard inches in di- ametef, and on it the eonventionalized flower is made. Olive green felt Is first deeply pointed edge, which is sewed fast to the cardboard, then to it again are sewed two circles of yellow cloth cut and folded to represent the gorgeous flower. Each of these last is of the shape
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-04

A fountain that stood for many years on the Main street square in Pawtuck- ct, R. l., has been removed and set up in cemetery. Its base bears in big letters the touchingly appropriate word " Welcome
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-04

TAKE care of the grip. Pay attention to it's first symptom, and don't regard an or dinary cold of little importance. Better a few dollars to the physician now than a big bill. maybe an undertaker's included, by and bY
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-04

MT Crisp says the house will pass the tariff bill by the last of January, and the general opinion is that the senate can do all the talking necessary by the last of April. If these anticipations are verified the president will have the bill before him
 in time to go into operation by the first of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-04

A medical journal oommends the in vention for discovery of 8 method of treating certain disease by doctor in Trinidad, but says that unfortunate ly'' he is debarred from putting it into practice in his country owing to the scarcity of these particular diseases there
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-04
suNE1.owRR BROOM HOLDER

----T : EG2NE A7OW BhOOM K1O11OflAS.
 the diagram from the New York Times shows, and measures just s4 inches at it's longest point. They are all folded so that the edges meet at the base, and are then Sewed to the cloth within the points so closely that their edges touch. The center is 8 small pincushion and is made of brown silk crossed and recrossed with heavy yellow silk. After the flower is completed the back of the cardboard is covered with green felt, button holed at the edge; two straps for the broom are made fast to 1t, and ribbon is attached by which the broom holder can be hung in place. ..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-04
LIFE HAD NO CHARMS.

He Didn't Care to Live In n Too Highly
 Civilized Community.
 He rode into Deadwood one day after things had got settled down and was pre- pairing to cut loose when the marshal cov- cred him with two guns and commanded him to come off.
 ''Is this new deal?" queried the old man as he looked around in surprise
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-04

THE American people may we'll be proud of the splendid armored cruiser New York as she started of on her mission of pro- tection to American interests in Brazil. The New York is to vessels of her class in foreign navies what the fine frigates of Decatur, Bainbridgs and Hull were to ships of the British navy in the war of 1872. She is faster, better protected and more powerfully armed than any armored cruiser that floats; she is thoroughly American from military masthead to keel. The American people believe in making American warships the best in the world. It is safe to say that everything American within the long range of the New York's great guns will be amply protected when the cruiser reaches Brazilian waters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-04

BREAD is said to be so scarce in Chicago as to practically constitute a famine, and yet in no other place on the face of the earth is there the same amount of gambling in breadstuffs. It is the headquarters. If the threatened famine would fall upon the spectators who have so frequently compelled the poor of the country to pay exorbitant prices for wheat and flour, in- stead of upon those who are least able to meet distress. it would be a blessing and might result in general benefit.
 Do not permit your Christmas benefac- tions, whatever they may have been. to in- duce you to believe that you have done your whole duty to the poor for the win ter. The most pinching time in the win ter experience of the poor is now coming on, and the fact should inspire us all with a determination to do all we can to ale viate it. Now. of all others, is the time when the opportunities for doing much good at trihing cost are most abundant. If we fail to improve them to the extent of our abilities, can we hope that our plenti- fulness will be continued? Doesn't it pay to be charitable. even though the invest ment for a time may seem to be without dividend?
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-04

Some women are awfully touchy. 4 widow has brought an action, against a paper which said that her husband had gone to a happier home.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-04
BOSTON Store 118 East Main St., St. PatriCk's Block.

We don't want to fail and for just the reason we are compelled to give you the value of $2.OO goods for your One Dollar Cash. In or der to save the name of our respec- tive firm,
 No man can make a better invest ment, than when you buy your Winter Clothing supply for your self and family at the sacrifice sale.
 Our stock contains full line of seasonable goods. Overcoats Listers. Suits and Pant and a full line of Furnishing Goods, for Men, Boys and Children.
 Don't be too late in taking ad- vantage of this great opportunity. Save your hard earned dollar when you can.
 Call to see our stock and hear prices and you will find the above to be positive facts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-04
A Brave Man.

What is that little silver pin that Easy 20 wears aiways"
 "That's medal he received for bravery" "What did he doa"
 Told the cook that he wanted breakfast earlier '-Chicago Inter Ocean.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-04

Hair cut from the heads of dead wo- men never proves satisfactory, an expe- rienced hairdresser having no difficulty in detecting it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-04
H ard.

Said the living mermaid in the show. sDeafy mel But this business is slowl For my feet are in jail
 In this soft rubber tails And the fat woRan's stolen my heaum
 Harper's Bazar.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-04
Boston Clothing
 Store.
New York X New England

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 Der le. 1893 Trains leave Waterbury for BB{0SSTI,0{INSin,,7 B{ SI,{ ISi, <, q, s9 a m 12.50: s.55 m:
 PtR0ElI;DDEtNCE-7,S t,(, l;Dt ENC m 1255 S.55 pm. WORCFSTER--7.3 m 19.55 D m. NEW LONDON-7.sO m 12.55 s65 pm. WiLEfMANTG6I7so if n sUs 9 s1S isss 9 s5pm | SPRINGFIELD-9O5 m 3.55 pm.
 NEW HAVEN via Plainvle-7.sO. 1o.4b m HARTFORD-7s s.o5. 1o:45 m. 12.Ss. sbs NEW 4isR 4BisRRfETHA1N-7so. f "A e.oS lo4S.a m ,a.ss sss p1AINS1RhnE-7.so. NV R nj sos. ,o.s m rass sss. BR1sT6fP4a.so. RsSi}S 2 n; sos. 1o4s m lsss. sss. TERRYvffLLE-7.s eos. 1O45 m 12.ss s6S WATEEiRIIiLtLE. so s.o5 10 4S m sOS SIS m. TT66W32HN T6WHNGTfcYEf NGT1fTcY4s scs ssS m 3SS 2SS Bp POMPERAUG VALLEY-s.O6 m.. 2o5 sASBHT a lNF TEQ{@ TAQ2K1soss sns g, :; aes ,, m DAANNBURRY4,07,sO6 ANNBURY4,7,sO6 m 2o5 D m. IibO a. m, TMi ESgif N2Os SO m agos %; sS~ ~Binghampton. Elmira. Jamestown, Cieye. Afhss fnd va GhfGnsS Gespe%s sS sos
 Sunday trains Hartford and Boston l 3.45 m. 3.45 p. m
 MERDEN BRANCH. GOING EAST l Leave Waterbury-New England station 1 +.so, 9.4o m. 4sO p m. Dublin street 500. ?,h5 a m.. 500 D m. GOING WEST ! Leave Meriden for Waterbury: 7.25 a m ! l1 70 :50 n m. ARRIVE Al Dublin street S;4O. a m, 1855 7.b6 nm | At Waterbury. New England station s.6O | a m. 200 S30 D m. W. R. BABCOCK, Gen Pass Agent l.. ID. BARTON. Gen Supt. Boston
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-04
Like Father. Like Son.

This is my youngest boy, Mr. Csni' GUS" said the distinguished novelist They say he Is very like me-" Does ho go to schoolT'
 Yes He can read quite we'll, but as yet he can't write"
 He's very much like you" said MT, Cynicus. Harper's Bazar.
 One of themost interesting collec- tions of historical papers in the county is in the possession of Joseph Hilton of Pittsburg. The collection includes many old, rare autographs and newspapers. An "election extra, - issued by The Ledger in 1s44, is prized It lie belong ing to MT. Hilton.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-04
THINK THIS OYER.
Of Profound Interest to Every
 Woman in the Land.
This Concerns Them Only and Is Not
 For Men to Read.

You will Value This If You Are Old But Much More If You Are Young.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-04
An URtast Accusation.

"Just look at the color of this water. Why. it's net At to drink" said aR iRdig- nant guest to the waiter at hotel in Sc guia, Tex.
 "Dar's whar you is foeliR yerself. Hits de glass what's dirty. ."-Texas Siftings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-04
Assignee Sale.

The bankrupt stock of boots and, shoes of M. Holczer. .199 South Main street, ,oppo9- site Grand street, must be sold at once in order to make settlement with tho credi- tors, Cost no object.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-04
MFR DEN BRANCH
ARRIVE

Al Dublin street $40. a m.. l.35. 7.56 D m At Waterbury. New England station. $50 m. 200 S90 D m.
 w. R. BABCOCK,
 Gen Pass Agent l.. ID. BARTON, Gen SuDt, RnotnKl
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-04

Hoop.s PlLs the best Afser-dinnsE P1ils aaA4st diEest1on. cure headache. Try yA box. $Ss
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1894-09-29
English Tea Drunkards.

Tea drinking is rapidly becoming
q vice among English working wo
mon, and it has just been shown by
Miss Winifred Ellis that the misera-
bic condition OF the workers in the
slate quarrles at Merioneth is very
largely due to the inordinate con-
sumption of tea by the men, as we'll
as the women, of tho district. The
teapot is in use all day long, and ap
pears at every meal, and although
Miss Ellis herself held cookery
classes in the mining district, she
found it impossible to wean the poor
from incessant tea drinking, or to
use nutritious foods There can be
no doubt that the indigestion and
anaemia from which working girls
and servants invariably suffer is
largely due to inordinate tea con
sumption. In most work rooms and
kitchens the teapot is in constant
requisition, and its effects, if less re-
voting than those of the beer can,
are hardly less dire upon the health
New York Advertiser.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1894-09-29
Strychuine Settled Them.

One month ago the splendid crop
prospect of Washington county was
seriously threatened by that abomina-
BILE pest, the squirrel or gopher, but
the farmers said no, and they meant
it. Such buying of powder and shot
and strychnine was never heard Of in
this country. and the war was made in
dead earnest Most of the arners
n W report that they have the upper
hand of Mr.. Squirrel. and that he is
not doing much damage. 1t is esti-
mated that 100 pounds of strychnine
have been purchased for this purpose
at an average price Of s. per pound,
say 81, 800, and that 100000 squirrels
have been killed in the county, and
that each squirrel would have de-
stroyed and eaten one peck OF wheat,
or so, 600 bushels which at fifty cents
per bushel would make 93Aoon
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1894-09-29
An Estate Obtained BY 81 I'll ).

Land transfer has lost a great deal
of the simplicity which character
lied the operation in the olden time.
The pleasant land Of BOSNIAN, in
Sussex, once belonged to the arch.
bishopeof Canterbury. but was much
coveted BY Earl Goodwin. supporter
o: the last OF the Saxon kings,
whose treasury was unfortunately
too empty to purchase it. He OBJ
tanned The place by a novel system
of land transfer. His lordship at
tended a great ceremony in the
archbishop's cathedral, followed by
his retainers, and, In accordance to
time-honored custom, said to his
grace, "Da mihi basium," meaning
Give me the kiss OF peace" only
instead OF saying "basium" he in
geniously substituted the provincial,
pronunciation of BOSNIAN. The
bishop graclously replied, "Do tibi
basium,' which, being interpreted,is
II give thee the kiss" which he
did. But Goodwin cried, "Thou hast
given me Boshan," to which all his
retainers cried, why cert'nly," and
the whole crew at once rode off tt
take possession OF the pleasant Sus-
sex territory. The archbishop could
not help himself and allowed the
transfer to 60 on. The: law has
greatly complicated matters since
then. London Telegraph.