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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-28

"Ihc pleasure is mine Mr. ClcrC, this is
 my littlc niece, Dare OrCrtOn." tiful, cruel mouth and the look of one unused to be gainsaid. At sight of her he had stopped short, even fallen back Q pace from the threshold he was in the act of crossing At his elbow ruddy bronze parsonage was staring likewise, but with Q round, innocent, blue oyod stare, wholly unlike the others burning gaze. Between the two Hawkins peered fur lively for half second, then thrust himself forward, saying, with his best bow:
 'Mrs. Townley, Holtham here is struck dumb or seems to be, so let me make known to you Mir. Cleve, whose money we hope to have for neighbor if it should turn out that we can't have himself y
 Delighted, I'm sure," murmured Mir. Cleve, his eyes still upon Dare, Mrs. Townley put out a hand to him and said. with it still in his grasp:
 ''The pleasure is mine. MT. Cleve, this is my little niece, Dare Overton. "
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-28
THE OVERTON CLAIM.
By MARTHA N0ULL0CH WILLIAMS.
Copyright, 1874, by American Press Associa-
 tion.l
CHAPTER XIII.


 Hawkins left Ridgeley fury incarnate, a man whose one purpose was the abase- ment of his enemies. He would speak out, he told himself, if it cost him death twice over. Who was this young Allen FauntlerOy to be setting mctes and bounds to his conduct: Truly, he had something to lose. His race had always held high heads. lurClcd it ill their pride of place even moro than the naughty Ovcrtuns. He had pocl.eted their affronts along with their coin. Now, if he must losc t- them, they should find he had teeth and claws.
 That is, his wrath was cooling little, if he was perfectly sure there was TO further chance of profit. Why would not that old man die: The girl must be as wax in hands that knew how to mold her, for nil she had stool up SO sturdily in face of her grandfather She would hardly marry Allen Cvyn if she were free Why not thcn-uawkins threw his horse upon its haunches i'll the recoil from the idea IL was great! It was su- pcrb. The wonder was he had not thought of it before. If only he could bring it successfully to pass, thenccforth be could snap his fingers at niggard for tunes fruwn.
 Presently the road ran past q country store. Hawkins halted, called for cigar, and as the storekeeper fetched light said. with studied indifference:
 Seems to me I recollect you at the Townley place. Who is it that's dead there: Him or his widder:''
 "'Tain't his widder, that's mighty certain ISeen her last week as lively as ever. But Jim Townley, he's dead Been dead three years. Shes wearin second mournin fer him and has got new set of teeth" the storekecper re- turned. with grin. To his mind it was evident that this town feller' was ''spCllin round" with q view to finding out if the Widow Townley was incon- solablc. Hawkins next question con- firmCl his opinion. for that gentleman asked briskly:
 Has she got children: How many"
 Mary chick Ter child, returned the other. with q wink.
 Hmm. Good place there fer CT lazy man. Hawkins said. Say, has she got any bcauN:'
 That l cain't sw ar 10 ner against. Shes had a boardcr fer CT spell and is
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-28
THE LION OF ATLANTA.

A Copy of tn" Lion of I.urCrne to Cons,ncm-
 crate the Confederate Dead.
 The unknown soldiers who sacrificed their lives i'll tho great lost cause of the southern confCACracy are commemorate ed by q Ela%li3ireNt monument erected at Atlanta by the ladies of the Confed crate Memorial association in the com etcry at Oakland. The design of the monument is cniinently appropriate to the purpose for which it iS designed. It Is a reduced CODY of Thorwaliisen' s famous Lion Of Lucsrnc, which com memoratcs on the shore of Lake Lelnan, ill Switzerland. the valur and fidelity of the famousguard of Swiss soldiers who fell defcnding Louis XVI of France and his family from an attack cf revolution istS.
 This 1aluuuS Swi%;; mCnulnent is all object of interest to all travellers in the little republic 1t is the figure of a gi
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-28
Bounty.

He had come from afar to woo the na- tive princess.
 But he had got left at that.
 His tawny locks and pink and white complexion contrasted strangely with her ebon hue as he stood and hoped against hope after she had told him it was impossible.
 "But," he protested, "I cannot live without you." ....
 A sad, sweet smile curved her lips, and softer light shone from her lus- trous orbs.
 "You are mistaken, sir" she said.
 He started, and his face flushed.
 "Doubtest my wordF' he demanded. She shook her head.
 "No, mon cher"-
 She had picked up few words of French from couple of bunko steerers who had visited her father, the king
 -''it is because you do not under stand. You can live without me. Bread grows wild here"
 She clapped her hands, and slaves came and carried him out.-Detroit Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-28
Not Altorether Harmonious.

The choir was singing new arrange ment of the beautiful anthem, "Consid- CT the Lilies" Tho pure, sweet voice of the soprano rose clearly and distinct ly in the solo:
 They toi-oi-oil not,
 They toll not,
 They toll not,
 Ny-y-y-ther do they spin. She paused, and the tenor took up the strain:
 Nee-ee-ee-t ther do they spin.
 They toi-oi-oi-oil not,
 They toll not,
 They toll not,
 Eee-ee-ee-ther do they spin. The tenor ceased, and the basso, a sol emn, red haired young man, with a somewhat worldly looking eye and a voice like foghorn, broke in:
 Nay-ay-ay-ay-therd do they spin. They toi-oi-oi-oil not,
 They toll not,
 They toll not,
 Nay-ay-ay-ay-thcrd do they spin. Then the voices of the three were lifted up in semichorus:
 Ssssss,ssIss, sssssiiiA ss;s'sss;ss;iAss do they spin.
 They toi-oi-oi-oil not,
 They toll not.
 They toil not,
 Ny-y-y-ther
 Nee-ee-ee-ther do they spin.
 Nay-ay-Ry-ther Brethren, '' said the gray haired. old fashioned pastor, when the choir had finished, i've will begin the service of the morning by singing the familiar hymn:
 And Asn I Yet Alive"
 ~--Chioago Tribune
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-28
The Useful SSandbnE.

A sandbag is one of the most useful of household articles, It's virtues are equal if not superior to the hot water bag, and the cost is considerably less. The sand should be fine and clean and should be thoroughly cleaned out befo1N being baggol It is better to cover the flannel bag which holds tho sand with q cotton one, as it prevents the sand from sitting out. A bag not larger than 10 inches square is an available size Moth CTS whose children are subject to caracho will find the bags invaluable. They hold the heat for long time, and their com position is such that they are easily ad- justed to the affected parts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-28
The Kick Om.
With bated breath the mother came.
 ] e.l.L e,l tA1of

With bated breath the mother came.
 "What tidings," she faltered, "of my son?'
 They looked upon her with compas- sion.
 "He lost his head" they gently an swered, "when we tried the flying wedge"
 Shrieking wildly. she sank to the floor.
 ''They told me it was only an arm, " she moaned. "Childless, childlessr"
 They pitied her nor sought to stay her progress when sho rose and fled the place Truth.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-28
Keep the Piano In Tune.

At the present day there is piano ill nearly every home, but probably not onc-third of these instruments are kept in tune. Even people who have good instruments often neglect that most i'm portant part, the keeping of them in playing condition. Children alc often expected to practice upon an instrument which would drive a person with a musical car to madness if obliged to lis ten to it every day. And yet some par ents say, We thought this instrument would do to begin with. What a be- ginning! Can a carpenter do good work with poor tools? Suppose i'll laying the foundation of a building the mason should say, Any kind of material will do to begin with. What sort of a building would you expect him to build? Not very substantial one surely. Par ents, if you want your children to be- come really musical children, give them a good instrument that is in good tune and order to begin with and then keep it SO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-28
HaterburyFire Alarm
LOCATION OF BOXES.

The following are the Fire Alarm Signals :nder the new system: I-l R,ger~ i Bro-' s-5 Cor El>; Main and Niagara streets. 2 CT El~; Main and Wolcoc road. , C.- iL<h and Walnut streets d ,..r I.~s Main and Cherry streets. CT El<r Main anI C,le streets Il C..rN.rrh Elm and king~;,urT streets. .s Cr NoFgh Egn- V .rth Niln sad Grove
 -t-r-l-- ii Waterbury A,u.tact-r;-g c,'Ilrzuy.' .5 CT N.,--h Vain aui \ nth streets. rs Cs- B...k'rl.-islnl A.ii C,s' Ike streets - C.rr tlr.. .ve s.l-.l I-,r~I--ct streets g-- CT .-i~li-. avcaue and Pine street fs CsrIrhr.~ ,n l1i WArsTvi.le streets. ,-2 Ihe Fia'J BP'~ < C'-' b, .-.-r..-. C. rr, c.'raI-.uY movement
 r.e-t .a-,.-.l'
 ..- ,A .. -.- b.. .c.-
 CT W.--- 'Is-iu and Wiit5S streets. .s ts,r Wet E.Ia aui WGteTtpwn T,asdf ;y H7--- tzr tstilro st ~table' ,S Waterbury Bra~~ r'EUaUy' - Cor Ct-Iz- 4at Mead .yv -;r,,';- .-s Car Grand ar Field ~srerc~- II. CT Bank ..ul IIs..l 'w ~l-'et~ is Eaudo.Ih X ,-'Ne~' s-l-4 Plume < ArvS | HAEl.artar'ns com
 paEy.- t-a-a Holmes B.s.rn N H2y,;eu~-' IA Cor CharIt- aIsl g..r7r- -trests- -2-s Or Simon --r-tr s,a': Washington a'r- Cor Sruth Nata ant G-.Et ~tree,~ n Cor Sauth N4jI a:..l Gay streets t-s Waterbury Ws;ch c.'arACy-' .-4 Bsne,iic, X G-.uHtul Nauuiacturine
 comP42y-' Is Waterbury E4cSle q many
 Q Na-a.z-k -k Fva. .s=s.F -TE g Sc,yvill N.rg-:.,cr..ril--. g 'TEIany-' s7 Cur Franklin eu.l Uni ea ~,-Het~- t-5 w,ra-t,,.-y Clock Co t.a-. fac .-.. s4 CT Gay -nd Mil t.s-e'-- s-i CT Liberty and Rive- -y----'- s7 Nr-s E.r~a T u~e. -. Ctr Ba!4zic ari Sta1-.~tre-:~
 t.5r Tf-iia,. >r3 Nas;jN -'tss'- s1 C-- ;l~,li-.., alley ac.l T.-tl.u ---s-sr
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-28
Sudden.

He (reading paper)-Here's a note about an accident at Whites house. The servant girl put some gunpowder ill the fire, and she was blown through the roof.
 She (sypathetically) - Poor Mrs. White has so much trouble with her girlsl They are always leaving her with out giving notice.-Tit-Bits
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-28
Stone Money In Manila,

The Yaps of Manila use a certain stone as money. Some of the pieces are several feet in diameter and very valu able If q man goes to the island where this money is found, secures piece and has the misfortune to lose it on the re- turn voyage, he has only to show cor tificate from the maker of the stone money that the Yap really possessed it. This certificate passes as cash.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-28

HALL SEAT MADE FROM BUREAU mained undiscovered to many persons. While the new uSss to which it can be put are manifold, according to Decorator and Furnisher, space will only permit the reproduction of one of the most use- full. A very good hall seat may be fash toned from any ordinary bureau. One recently made was from one of those swell front affairs so fani!i; i'll New England homes of the past but of course any similar shape or pattern would be equally fitting.
 To make the change it is necessary to remove the upper drawers, upholstcring the space left thereby-seat, sides and back The flat top of the bureau of course will not be required as such and can be utilized as seat by cutting to the proper size and mailing ill place. The cushion may be removable and can be covered with denim, jutc, velour or corduroy to suit ones purse. The back and sides should be padded, covering with the same material as cushion. Finish the edges neatly with gimp of suitable color or small brass headed nails
 Should the wood be dark mahogany any of the shades of denim now offered will answer admirably, and the pillows and bolsters, if used, may be decorated to advantage with outline designs. The suggestion of using so humble a mate rial as denim is with view to economy. More costly material may be employed when desired.
 A very handsome little settle may be fitted up ill a parlor i'll much the same manner
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-28

FAIR STAR CrE@ES. San Franci,co Society tir.> Flirting With
 the "n~;ri,.>: "n>.
 Astronomy i5 tl!2 latest I Il of San Francisco society i;;1:5 wifi %ti,Ii,i,ic teUdcnrieS. Tho &Urrp. of \; i,; DUrOthCa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-28
Photocrauh Frames,

New photograph frames are made from smooth, firm parchment. Single flowers, sprays or other decorations are worked ill soft colors and couched with japanese gold thread. Sometimes these frames are inclosed ill narrow picture molding of white and gold, with per haps beading of gold next the picture.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-28

Kiu~nri,c, th c Caliicrnia girl who got the Gc- gree of doctor of n ' t Il c i'll a [ i cs from the SOr- NonIle in Paris,
 seems to have aroused their r'lulative facul- ties, and they tire going i'll for as ,rn2lonly with an enthusiasm that
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-28
Cooperative
 Company. l50 South Main St.,

| With the opening of the SprinosSeason We would call attention to one of the finest selections of Imported and Domestic WooIens ever placed be. fore the public.
 Determined to merit a continuance of the pat. ronaoe so literally bestoW. ed on Us in the past, We shall continue to lead in the making of Garments in Excellence of Quality, and Moderation of Price
 For instance, our 2O44 is a fine Clay Diagonal in deep black or blue black, Of which We will make Suits to orderin the most approved style and perfect workmanship for $25.
 Our 2O38 and 2O2o are respectively a fine i'm ported Yale Diagonal and 8jrd's Eye Worsted, of which We shall make up suits in same manner, and for the same price.
 Our 2187, 2177, 2O89 2O0O. and a great many others, are strictly all wool black idbits, Chev, tot or fancy Cassimeres of which we'll make up Suits to order from SIS to $2O.
 Realizing that We have just passed through a serious business depres, sion, and that 1t would therefore be inconsistent for some of our patrons to pay for a suit Of Clothes all at one time, We will in the future, as in the past Deliver Garments on small weekly payments.
 ES-By request of great many of our patrons we have arranged for department where we will do Repairing, Cleaning and .,>fI
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-28
UTICtzTNe oLD FURNITURE.

The Possibilities of an Old Bureau One of
 the Many New Uses.
 The utilization of cid furniture ill fur nishingthe home hasnot received that at tention to which as measure of economy it is entitled. The possibilities of an old chest of drawers that has outlasted it's usefulness as such have seemingly re-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-28

Ezs-B By request of great many of our patrons We have arranged for adepartment where we will do Repairing, Cleaning and Pressing of Garments at the Lowest Prices and at the shortest notice.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-28
Womb Troubles.

The whole story, however, is told in an illustrated book entitled "Guide to Health," by Mrs. Pinkham. It con tains over 90 pages of most important information, whicE every woman, mar ried or single, should know about her self. Send 2 tMo-cent stamps for it. For
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-28
Kidney Connplaint

N M All druggists sell
 Lydia E. Pinkham's rne nvpd vg,,.0se or eent Ho bv
 Liver Pills cure mail, in form of E Constipation, pills or Lozenges. # Sick Headache, 25c. on reeeapeo Q, freely omsscered. You can address in strictest confidence,0 0 LYDIA E. pINKHAM MED. CO.,, Lynn, Mass.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-28

Notwithstanding the sheer, Mrs.
 Townley had neither remorse nor com junction over her bargain. She was long past all that. Early next morning the rusty family carriage. whose shabbiness go gaIled her pride that for five Eeazs 1t
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-28

UcuEius halted and called for cigar lookin fer some mo, they tell me. You might ride mp and find out from her her Sa1f ;r
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-28
grregularity,

Suppressed or Painful Menstruations, Weakness of the Stomach, Indigestion, Bloating, Flooding, Nervous Prostra- ton, Headache, General Debility. Also
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-28
Dizziness. FaintneSS,

Extreme Lassitude, "don't care" and want to be left alone" feeling, exci- liability, irritability, nervousness, sleep !eSsness,, tlat9lency; melancholy. or the "blues," and backache. These arc sure indications of Female Weakness some derangement of the Uterus, or
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-28
Bearing-down Feeling

causing pain, weight, and backache, is instantly relieved and permanently cured by it's use. Under all circum- stances it acts in harmony with the laws that govern the female system. and is as harmless as water. 1t removes
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1894-05-12
she and-anN NOU-
nNNere nnce hetrOthcd lOvers?'

she and-and you
"Were once betrothed lovers?'
'Is that it, Daisy? Well, yes; 1t is
true: but Florcnce-NisS Wardour,
mean-saw fit to break it off. l am
sure | am under obligations to her,
for, had she not done 50, | should
never have had you, dear y
Daisy looked uncomfortable
"But, Charlie, isn't it a little I'M
usual to say the least, for lady to
visit at a gentlemans house, when
she was once his intended wife? And
to come without an invitation from
me. seems odd at least. d"
Now I-Charlie Dane-siX months
benedict, a popular lawyer, and with
q pretty home and lovely wife, knew
that Daisy was perfectly correct. But
some perverse spirit took possession
of me. Surely | was master OF my
own house. And Miss Wardour's visit
was merely business affair. | was
her lawyer. appointed to settle up the
estate of her late father, and II l
chose to invite my client to make my
house her home during her stay in
Philadelphia, why should Daisy make
ga mountain out of mole hill" and
object? y.
/ proceeded to explain the situation
to nv wife. Miss WardOur had made
her home in the South with her moth
, er's sister. | had met her there, while
on Southern trip, became infatuated
with her grace and beauty, proposed
, and was accepted. The course OF oul
true love ran very smoothly for
t time; then there was the advent OF
rich and elderly suitor-Mr. Ches'
wicke-who began at once to lay siege
S to the affections of my betrotheI
: wife. To my surprise she did not re
f pulse him and would not permit on
d engagement to be made public. Their
|, was nothing to do but submit.
k The result was that one da,
}, Florence returned my ring and an
d nounced to me that she had change
h her mind, and was going to marry Nh
y Cheswicke. Of course | released hel
IS That was three years ago, and l ha
e since met my Daisy, and we had bee
n married hall year. Our home wa
n in Philadelphia, and we were Twin
|. happily, when old Mr. Wardour die
y at his hcme in the suburbs, an
h Florence was summoned to his dealt
ic bed. She had no one else in the worl'
le her mother had died when she was
child. l learned that she had nc
married Mr.. Cheswicke and thel
n seemed little probability of it. BIT
:, she had written and asked me to 7
ne ceive her for a few days. How cou
70 7 rpfuSe?
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1894-05-12
flnnosio Patent UhiCe. WashTW90VH' u y.
Tho Wonderful IrCm"n''i"n "' ''''''
of "a woman OF Eutt" 'itI'

Tho Wonderful Ircm"n',ion OF .'''''f
of ~ Woman OF Huti' N.Y.
A short time ago Mrs. "oH'a' DE-
Jeffrjcs. of Butte City, MoH,'' was
killed at a railroad GRO ne Whttc ouS
driving. Many Of the !HIeAHs q
the deceased lady now recall pre-
sentiment she mad e her "i'!'r'ach'H-
death and in the manner she met H.
Only a few days before her death she
called on several Of her neIghoorS
and told them she had an lndeScrlo-
able feeling of impending danger ana
that she knew she would soon de'
Her friends tried to persuade her
that there was nothing to fear from
such a prcsentimcnt, and urged hcr
to dismiss the matter from her mlrd-
She would not be dissuadcd, however,
and requested the friend to whom
she was talking t. interest herself
in the child when she was dead; also
named certain of her noighborS
whom she desired to prepare hor
body for burial. At the same time
she expressed a wish that no other
persons be permitted to touch her
body In fact she made al sugges-
tiOns for her funeral and the care OF
the child she would leave mOtherless.
dav or two before the fatal &C
cidont Mrs. ,Joff"ies was out buggy
ridino with a party. During the
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1894-05-12

at last, Daisy was brought over TO
nv wav of thinking and Miss Wardour
was received and made welcome. one
was tall, handsome brunette, as un-
like my blue-eyed, sunny-haired DAISY
as possible. AS my gaze fell upon the
graceful figure in deep mourning,
was pleased to discover that my hearV
did not thrill, and / felt none OF the
pleasant sensations experienced when
one cares for another. Thank heaven,
my love was entirely dead, every trace
and vestige of it.
Ny eyes wandered toward Daisy,
She was welcoming her self-invited
guest with easy grace, and l said to
myself, "My darling little wife! l
never loved that other woman as l love
her."
"Ah, Charliew cried our guest, put
ting both gloved hands in mine, and
letting her glorious dark eyes rest
upon my face with deep, intense
gaze, cts quite like old times to see
you again! And you have not changed
one bit"
1t was, to say the least, in decidedly
, bad taste-this reference to the deat
and gone days; but l merely smiled
and uttered some commonplace moth
ing.
/ Then Miss Wardour proceeded t
make herself perfectly at home IN GU
pretty domicile. No more tete-a-tete
Soy Daisy and me. Wherever we wen
OF course our guest accompanied us
!, though, on account of her recent be
reavement, she was debarred froI
real society.
The days went by and still sh
fingered. Her small business affail
9 were now quite settled, and there VIZ
IL no excuse for her remaining; but sf
: said to me, with dazzling smile, thi
Is aAs was SO in love with our pret1
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1894-05-12
"Tall Stone Gods"

Near the little village Of San Jose,
Peru, on the bleak and barren shores
of Lake Titicaca-the most elevated
body of water OF any considerable
size in the wOrld-are three large
pillars of stone. If they were not
of unequal height they would resem-
BILE gate posts or piers upon which
at some time in the far past great
arches had been erected TO the
different tribes OF Peruvians they
are known by words which signify
'standing stones" and "tall stone
gods" Upon the north side OF each
OF these huge powders the rude
features of human face have been
deeply carved, the other three sides
of each being chiseIed with designs
of various shapes. kinds and sizes.
These carved symbols are all sup
posed to have some reference to sun
worship, which the ancient Peru
VANS are known to have praCticed.
Although the ancient inhabitants OF
that country were highly civilized,
and probably had many mechanical
appliances, it is believed that they
were unequal to the task OF placing
those gigantic monoliths in their
present position. The evidence
rather points to their having origin
ally been wandering Or erratit
powders deposited by some melting
Glacier.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1894-05-12

THERE is a new demand for an in
vestigation of the Elmyra, n. l.,
state reformatory. This time the
demand comes from the managers
and superintendent Of the instltu-
ton, who are smarting under the
severe, but probably just, condemna-
"ti0n Of the state board of charities.
What the managers evidently desire
is a legal investigation OF the too
common kind in which the committee
gives ample notice of the time when
it is coming, sits down to a superb
dinner with the managers and the
superintendent, and in the flush OF
good feeling, which ought always to
come after hearty dinner, is able
to praise everything in the instltu-
ton as in admirable condition,
These sham Investigations have
been too frequent already.