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The herald., 1895-06-06
Incidents of His Career as
a Lawyer
HIS HABIT OF READING ALOUD
How He Appeared at the Bar-fiis
First Meeting With Edwin M.
Stanton's Idea of
Lincoln at the Time.
An Unfortunate
Case

(from "The Life Of Lincoln" by William H.
Herndon and Jesse ". Weik. Copyright, 1883,
by Jesse ". Weik. Copyright, 1892, by D. Ap-
pleton 8 Co.
A law Office is dull, dry place, SO far
as pleasurable or interesting incidents are
concerned If one is in search of stories OF
fraud. deceit, cruelty, broken promises
blasted homes, there is no better place to
learn them than law Office. But to tho
majority of persons these painful recitals
are anything but attractive, and it is well
perhaps that it should be so. In the Office,
as in the courtroom Lincoln, when dis
cussipg any point, was never arbitrary or
insiuuating. He was deferential, cool, pa
tient and respectful. When hc reached the
Office, about o'clock in the morning, the
first thing he did was to pick up nows-
paper, spread himself out on an old sofa,
one leg on a chair and read aloud. much
to my discomfort. Singularly enough,
Lincoln never read any other way but
aloud This habit used to annoy me al
The herald., 1895-06-06
The Ladies

The pleasant effect and perfect safety
with which ladies may use the California
liquid laxative Syrup of Figs, under all
conditions, makes 1t their favorite rem
edy. To get the true and genuine article.
look for the name of the California Fig
Syrup Co.. printed near the bottom Of
the package.
The herald., 1895-06-06

A. A. Eckstrom has removed TO 324 South
Spring street w ith lis stock CT wall ne Ter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-09

At this season everyone should take | good spring medicine. Your blood must be purified or you will be neglect ing your health. There is a cry rom Nature for help, and unless there is prompt and satisfactory response you will be liable to serious illness.
 This demand can only be met by the purifying, enriching and
 BIood-VItaIIzIng
 erements to be found in Hoods Sarsa- parilla. That this is the best medicine for you to take is proven by the fact that it has the largest sales and accom- plishes the greatest cures of any medi- cine in the world. It purifies the blood, creates an appetite, builds up the nervous system and renovates the entire body. Do not be induced to buy anything else. Insist upon HOODS.
 A Boys Life Saved.
 "I cannot praise Hoods Sarsaparilla enough for what it has done for my boy. Some four years ago, when six years old, George was attacked by hip disease in his right leg. We had to get him e pair of crutches, with which he was able to move about, but became badly deformed. We had to have his right leg lanced just above the knee. In a few weeks e second sore broke out, both discharging freely. Agon- izing pains afflicted him, he could not bear to be moved, his growth was stopped and
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-09
March April Way
 Are the Best Months in Purify Your Blood
 And the BloodPu floods SarsapariIIa Vtalzes Eriche the Blood
Id Enriches the Blood.

"My mother-in-law, Mrs. Elizabeth Wolfe, at the age of 72 years, was at tackled with a violent form of salt rheum; it spread all over her body, and her hands and limbs were dreadful to look at. At the same time, my little daughter Clara, who was just one year old, was attacked by a similar disease, like scrofula. It appeared in
 Large Sores
 under each side of her neck; had the attendance of the family physician and other doctors for long time, but seemed to grow worse. I read of many people cured of scrofula by Hoods Sarsaparilla. As soon as we gave Hoods Sarsaparilla to Clara, she began to get better, and before the first bottle was gone, the sores entirely healed up and there has nocer been any sign of the disease since. She is
 Healthy Robust Child.
 Her grandmother took Hoods Sarsa- parilla at the same time, and the salt rheum decreased in its violence and a perfect cure was soon effected. Itto0k about three months for her cure, and she ascribes her good health and strength at her advanced age to Hood'0 Sarsaparilla. It has certainly been & Godsend to my family" MRS. SOPHIA WOLFE, Zaleski, Ohio,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-09

in short time he has e mere skeleton. He had no appetite, and it was hard work to make him eat enough to keep him alive. A few weeks later we had his hip lanced, and following this five other eruptions broke out, making eight running sores in all. We did all we could for him, but he grew weaker every day, although we had three of the best physicians. As last re- sort we were prevailed upon by relatives who had taken Hoods Sarsaparilla with beneficial results to give the medicine trial. We got one bottle about the first of March, and he had taken the medi- cine only e few days when his appetite be- gan to improve. When he had taken one bottle he could move about e little with his crutches, which he had not been able to use for the preceding three months. We continued faithfully with Hoods Sarsapa- rilla, and in six months he was
 Able to be Dressed
 and go about the house without the crutches. He has now taken Hoods Sar- ssparilla regularly for eighteen months, and for the past six months has been with out the crutches, which he has outgrown by several inches. The sores have all healed with the exception of one which is rapidly closing, only the scars and an occasional limp remaining as reminders of-his suffer ing. Hoods Sarsaparilla in his case has truly done wonders, and heis daily gain ing in flesh and good color. He runs about and plays as lively as any child. We feel an inexpressible joy at having our boy re- stored to health and we always speak in the highest terms of Hoods SarsapariIla." !" MRS. HENRY w. MURPHY, Exeter, N. H.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-09
NOT A sIees.

BGt He Might Have Been Relative or
 Something or Other.
 She sat right opposite a bashful looking young man in a Jefferson ave- nue car and looked at him so steadily for five minutes that he grew impatient. Finally she shifted the market basket, two bundles and stalk of celery to tho seat beside her and leaned over and said:
 Excuse me. sir. but isn't your name Biggsr'
 ''No, madam" he said, blushing.
 ''Then you're not a son of Hiram Hartley Biggs of East Saginaw?"
 ''I am not. -
 "Not Hiram Biggs' nephew or cous- in?"
 "No."
 "Name isn't even Biggs?" she urged persuasively.
 ''It is not"
 "Well, I thought fer sure you was one of 'em. never saw such a family likeness.
 The victim smiled that uncertain smile which is played, like trumps, when in doubt, and there was a wei come silence for three blocks. Then the owner of the market basket leaned over once more.
 Tt seems to me you favor ole Mrs. Riggs more'n you do Hiram. she said.
 "Ahr
 "Yes She was Higgins. You have her eyes and hair. There is 0 Biggs look though, sure enough" she added refeotively. inspecting the young man still more critically.
 Born in East Saginaw, weren't you?' she inquired suddenly.
 "No."
 "Ever been there?''
 "No"
 "Well, tain't chance" she declared emphatically, land if I had three blocks moro we'd get to the bottom of this I'm sorry have to get of here," she added as she gathered up the mar ket basket, the two bundles ana tho stalk of celery and started for the door.
 "Too bad, amt it, to leavo it unset tied like that?'' she said regretfully to the conductor as sho climbed off tho car.
 But tho young man didn't think so. He looked as if ho had shaken a brick of his devoted head, and even tho con- ductor seemed relieved as he started up the car again.
 Hold on, conductor" screamed the friend of all the Biggses, dropping the market basket, two bundles and stalk of celery on the track and hurrying aft CT the car.
 "It might be on his mothers side, she said breathlessly. "Ask him was his mother Popham or did"-But the car was Rone.-Detroit Free Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-09
The Size of the Room.

White is not good on wall Itis too cold and oheerless, although it has the advantage of increasing the apparent size of a room. The same magnifying influence can be had with any bright tint of yellow, terra cotta or ivory. The size of room must determine the style and arrangement of the furniture. It is very essential that there be more space than furniture, and the bigger the piece of furniture the more room it requires to show itself. While there should be @ scheme of arrangement, 1t must not be apparent Don't cross every corner. nor have a sofa sandwiohed between chairs Making table pivotal point from which the rest of the furniture radiates is very bad. So is the center chandelier. Apparent regularity is al- ways to be avoided, according to Deco rator and Furnisher.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-09
Returning Thanks.

. Here is Q story of colonel who was much addicted to travelling and who once reached homo when the house was full of his sons guests and staid to dinner. One of the company, Q notori- ous drawer of the long bow, told a story of his being off the Cape of Good Hope in an Indiaman, when O floating object was discovered which proved to be a oask, whereon 0 man was seated cling ing to Q small staff in the bunghole.
 Come on board" retorted the ocean waif when hailed. ''No, thank you. I'm very comfortable here. am bound for tho cape. Can I take letters there for you? Don't bother about me. I'm all right"
 Then, amid the silence which follow cd this incredible yarn, Colonel G. arose and gravely addressed the narrator.
 Sir" he said. flor years have been trying to find any one belonging to that ship to return thanks for the great courtesy shown to me on that occasion. At last am enabled to do SO. sir. I waa the man on the cask. "--Tit- Bit&
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-09
HOODS o"i, o"S HOODS

stones should Do removed as rapidly as tho others, all feared the Indians would reach the cabin before the rescuing par ty arrived.
 The time, marked by the periodical shots at the log. dragged wearily on when measured by their anxiety for the appearance of the rescuing detail, but flew when they watched tho unrelaxing persistency with which tho eenemymoved toward the cabin. The hopes raised by Vic's return were already weighted with tho certainty of their fate should tho soldiers arrive too late.
 Knowing nothing of tho use to which Raymcr had put his dog, tho NavajOes looked upon the occupants of the cabin as sure prey and were probably in no haste to reach them. It was in their nature to prolong the visions of a cruel fate in the minds of their intended vic tims
 The third stone disappeared, and the log moved with a louder grating over tho gravelly soil to the last obstacle, about 30 yards away, and stopped
 ''I think, lieutenant, said Cunning ham, "I could hit those legs now from the top of the chimney.
 All right. sergeant Go up and try" " replied Raymer. "A redskin with broken leg can do us as little injury as one with broken head"
 The words were hardly spoken and the sergeant had barely reached the fire place when, as If anticipating this movement, two figures leaped over the end of the log nearest the perpendicular rock, ran to the corner formed by the cabin and wall, and by the aid of the dovetailed ends of the logs climbed quickly to the roof, tho shots of the priest and lieutenant having no effect Instantly every Indian broke into a warwhoop. From behind tho log, from tho roof and from the forest to the east of tho ravine it came and chilled the blood of the whites.
 As if tho movement had been pre- viously planned, the two warriors on the roof began at once to throw and sweep tho brands and coals of the bon fire down the chimney, where they rolled over the floor, mingling with the scattered straw and pine plumes A blanket was thrown over the top of the chimney to prevent a draft, and, the be- sieged having closed doors and win dows, the interior was soon filled with stifling smoke
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-09
Household BrevitIes.

Always stir cake one way, and don't forget to try the heat of tho oven with a piece of paper before placing the cake therein.
 The ideal temperature in Q living room for healthy adults is 65 degrees. For small children it should be at least five degrees warmer
 The lighter the color on the walls of the room the less artificial light will be required.
 A few drops of ammonia in the water in which silver is washed will keep it bright long time without cleaning.
 Portieres are now suspended from the hanging crane of carved wood and can close a doorway. shut off a cozy corner Ss at pleasure fold back, making a wall hanging without taking up any space.
 After washing never wiring worsted dress goods. Shake them.
 When the burners of lamps become ciogged with char, put them in strong Soapsuds and boil awhile to clean them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-09

The bullet struck the fdlling rock. full vein over these probabilities, there came a scratch at the eastern door. As the men gazed at each other in the dim light reflected down the chimney, startled by the unexpected sound, the scratch was repeated, accompanied by Q whine and low bark.
 God bless us, lieutenant. it's Vic como backr' exclaimed the sergeant, springing to tho door and opening it.
 In walked Vic, and approaching Ray mer shc dropped a stick at his feet and began capcring about tho room, licking the hands and faces of every one. The sisters embraced and fondled her, weep ing tears of joy upon her neck, and the young lady uttered musical and endear- ing expressions in Spanish, for which English has no equivalent. All seemed for the moment to forget that even if help was on the way it could not have come on tho fleet feet of this gentle pet
 It was some minutes before the lieu tenant secured tho setter and quieted her so that her collar could be examined for tho expected reply from tho valleys. When secured, Raymer climbed half way up the chimney to read it by the roof fire. It was written in the follow ing words:
 CAMP AT Los WALES GRANDEs
 Oct -, 1884 LIEUrENANr-Message received. Corporal Coffey and eight of the best runners in tho company leave here at 1o:15 p. m.
 JAMES MUIIIGAN,
 Sergeant Company F, -th Infantry.
 Come here, little doggie." said Ser geant Cunningham. "If we get out of this hobble, the company shall buy @ silver collar for you.
 And l." said a voice in the corner, twill add a medal of honor to be at- tached to it.''
 wonder who that mysterious maid en in the corner can be?" thought Ray mer. Priest and sisters do not intend shall know her evidently. If her face is as fair as her voice is sweet, she must be beautiful. She speaks English with out flaw, and something in her voice seems familiar. cannot imagine how such a person as she seems to be can be on the way from Jemez to Pena Blanca.
 ''If the detail marches at the regula- tion gait of three miles an hour, " ob- served the lieutenant aloud. ''it should be hero at quarter past l, and 1t is now quarter of 12.
 ''The men will do much better than that, sir, said the sergeant, ''if they keep on the road. The trouble will be in sticking to the trail They have never been this way" ..r
 "As the intersection of this trail and the other is not far from here" !" said Raymer, i've will take Q shot at that log once a minute from now on, and the sound may attract our friends" Firing was begun at once, the rifles being aimed at the under side of the log. ! where it touched the earth. All felt confident that this would send some gravel into the eyes of the rollers, if it did no other damage.
 The second stone dropped by the de- lenders was undermined and sunk, and the log had paused at the third, less than hundred yards away. Asit came on Sergeant Cunningham, who had gone up the chimney to replenish the fire. said he could see the prostrate bodies of two warriors revealed beyond-good evidence that both his and the padre's shets had proved fatal. If the next two
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-09
N.H.&H. Railroad Time Table
Octo'r l. 1894. NAUGATUCK DIVISION.

Traius leave Waterbury as folio Ss: For New Ynrk-6:O5, SIP, tO:50 a. m. 1 2S, 3:25 5:53 D. m.; s I"day 4:l5 ?. m Return. 500. 500, IO:O3 a m; 100, 4:03. 600 D. m Suni lay, 500 A. m. For New Haven via Derby Jnnc'i"n- 6:O5, S:I2, lO:50s m; :2S, ,3:25, ,5:5S P m. Return via Derby Junction, 7OO, 4O m; 1900, 2:27, 5:3O, 7:35 p, m ; Sunday, s.l0 a. m.
 For Bridgeport-6:O5, s:12, 1:50 & m- IS, 3.25, 5 5S p m; Sunday, 4.15 p m. Return 7:OS, $40 a. m; 1900, 2:3O. 5:3J, TAO p. m Sunday, S:15 m For Ansonia-6:O5, s:12, ,1O:5O ID !; 1:2S, 3:25, 5:5S, zoo (mixed) p. m.; Sunday, RetuTn, 7:4s, 1O:al a. m.; 12:S1, s;O5. 6:lO, SIS D m.; Sunday, S;46 &. m. For watertown-6:4O, 3:3s, 11:17 a. m: S:5s, 6:l2, 7:O4 p. m.; Saturday. 9:lo Return, 6:eO, TAO, 1920 a. m; 2:5O 4:S5, 6:38 p. m Saturday, 7:35 p m For Tcomaston S:33, l1:l2 a m; 3:53 6:59p, m; sunday. 9:25 a. m
 R-turn, 7:43, 10 g A m.; 2:55, 5:26 p m; Sunday, 3:47 p. m.
 For Torrington-s:3S, I1:l2 a. m.; S:5S, 6.59 m Sunday, 9:25 a. m
 Re urn, 7:20, 1O:O0 a m 2;30, 5:03 p m; Sunday, 3:23 p m.
 For Winste1-S:33. !l:I2 m; 3:5S 6.59p m.; Sunray, 9:25 a. m.
 R-turn, TOO $40 m 2:O5, 4:49 r m; Sun ay, 800 p. m
 c. HAMPSTEAD, Gen Pass Agent
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-09
EraahIon NofeS-

White satin continues to be the fa- vorite material for wedding gowns, and lace, chiffon, tulle and orange blossoms the favorito trimmings
 Any scheme of color which can be carried ont effectively in the brides maids costume is admissible
 Cloth ulsters are always in fashion.
 Dark blue umbrellas appear to be fa- vorites
 Ostrich feather trimming made of small tips is very popular for evening dresses and comes in sets shaped to out line the neck, with larger feathers to form the sleeves.
 A novel and very Frenchy idea for a hat is large bird with outspreading wings arranged to form a very complete affair.
 Black pugs are the fashion in dogs, although the black poodle holds his own.
 The prevailing craze for lace collar may be noted as one of the fads of the season.
 There is hint that the part must go and the hair tossed lightly back from the forehead, with a Grecian knot at the back.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-09
.cW York < NeW England
UP STAIRS.

? -s..? ,er T. S4 vie, Oct 2S 1894
 .-,. lea - Ware, bur, for
 -3:45, 7:30 a, ,n loo, 3:55 P. m. ? r- :45 70 d Tn ; l:nO 3-53 Xvi -ws'-rs->:C5 P. m.; 2:tO
 r. -te--8:47. 7:3o d, m 1:OO p m. <- Lm 3:4n, :: ca. m 200, 3:55 Pr,u,n-3:45 1:soa m.; loo, 3:55 P. m ,lhm.,tte-3:45, 7:30 a. m, 100, S:55 Rockville-7:3U, lO:45 m.; 1:OO, 3:55 p Man h-st4r-7:3a, 1O:45 m 1;OO, 3:55 S ,ringfrld Branch-9:O5 a. m; 3:55 P m. Hartf .ri 3:45. 7:3O. 9:O5, 10:45 a. m.; I:OO, 3:55, S:l5 P. ID New Brirnin-3-45, 7:30, 9:O5, lO:45 m ; :0O, 3:i5, SIS p. IT, Pl.inv.Il.-S:45 730, 9:05, 1O:45 a. m.; l:n0, 3:55. S:l5 Ill. Bristol-3:45. 7:30, 9:05, O:45. A m.; l:O0, 3:55, S:l5 D m. Terryville-7:3n. sos, I6:t5 a. m; 100, S:55, SIS p. m wAterville 7:30. 9:O5, lO:45 A. m :; 3;55, S:l5 .. m.
 West Cheshire -4:4O. s:3O a. m.; 4;3O p, m.
 Meri len-4:3l, s:3O m; 4:3Op. m. Dublin street s'ati n 500, SIP &. m. 5:OOp. m.)
 Cnomwe l-S:3O a. m 4:3O p. m-
 Dublin st eet sta ion S:42 a. m; 800 p m.)
 Union City-fS:05 G. m. Towantic-f>. .05 a. m: t2 10 p. n. Southford-S:O5 a. m: 2:,0p. IF. Pumperaug Val ey-S:U5 a m.; 2:tO p. m S ndy Hn0k-S:05 a. m.; 2:l0 P. III. Haxleyville -S:05 a. m.; 2:1Op. m. Dsnbury-S:05 d. m.: 2:lO. 1l:35 P. m. Brewsters-S:05 a. m.; 2:lO p. m. Psughkeepsie via hopewell-S:O5 a, m.; 2:l0, 1l:35 p. Tn.
 Fishkill on Hudson-S:O5 a. m.; 2:IO p. m. Binghamton, Elmirs, Jame-town. Cleve' land. Akron and Chicag"-S:c5 a. III. 2:I0 p. m. Sunday traius-Hartfor and Boston, S:4S am; 3:45 p. m
 W.R. BAB OCK, Gen Pass AIt. Boston
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-09

by the besiegers before she reached the north end of the butte or had been torn ill pieces by the gray wolvesl
 Should the log once reach the cabin, although no ono gave utterance to the thought, all knew that no one would survive the struggle. The men resolved that the price of their lives should be dear to the enemy.
 While the defenders stood silently at their posts watching the relentless roll ing of the log or its silent waiting while tho obStructing stones were being un. dermined, speculating ill no very hope-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-09

which we are all HOLDER.
 now familiar. For blinds and similar uses a heading is made in macrame ends of the same twine, on which the reeds and beads arc threaded in various simple or elaborate designs. This also is easy work, but its after uses arc some what limited.
 But VIC do not wish hero to merely enumerate tho different kinds of work, but in addition to mention ono of sev- eral fancy articles illustrated and de- scribed especially for Good Housekeep- ing. This article is doubly attractive because useful. It is a waste paper hold CT, hanging one and made on Q new principle. The foundation is 0 square of stout card measuring about IS inches, lined with sateen, covered with a bright cretonne and joined into a ring. Fur, ther, a circle of the same card, similar ly lined and covered, is needed to serve as tho bottom of tho case and of equal diameter-that is, six inches. This cir cle is to be joined into the crctonnc ring with tape hinge about an inch long. On tho opposite side to tho hinge is one string of gay ribbon on the bottom of tho holder, and another, about half an inch above it, on the cylinder. These, when tied, keep the bottom and the con tents in the holder. When united, tho waste paper falls out, and the holder is emptied without being moved from its place. A fine cord, of colors to accord with those of the crotonne and sateen, is carried around to conceal the seams, and a loop at the top serves as q means of suspension.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-09
strIes In EHcning Gowns.

Evening gowns are of every descrip- tiOn. These may bo elaborate and OK pensive, with very low cut bodice and only an apology for sleeves. or simple and inexpensive, with neck and arms in part or wholly covered. Light silk and wool crcpons arc pretty for tho last named, but there is quite a fad now for satin gowns, which can be made effect i've without much trimming.
 For very young ladies translucent ma terials made up over silk are popular. A gown remarked for its simple elegance is of white gauge, Overlaid with stripes of light green. Tho bodice is cut to dis play the neck. front and back, but tho shoulders are covered, and gauge sleeves of peculiar construction in part expose. in part conceal, the arms Sashes are very popular. again. particularly when they are of the new chine ribbons. The inside ruffle or bilayeuse has given place on many of the new evening gowns to box plating of wide satin ribbon. which imparts additional stiffness to the bottom of tho skirt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-09

Nodded crochet success, which is we'll deserved, for the work is easy, fascinating and highly satisfac- tory in effect. The uses to which it can be put are practical ly endless. Some times mats, val anceSs DracketS, borders, curtain ties and the like are made simply of the molds cov- cred with stitch es in crochet and sewed together with tinsel, while sometimes the shapes, variously covered, are merely used as a trimming to ar ticles made of plush, velvetcen or felt.
 
 Reed and bead work is also pop ular. This is an imitation of tho Japanese reed curtains W i t h
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-09
NEW IDEAS IN FANCY WORK.

Nodded Crochet a Success-Eeed and Bead
 Work Popuinr-NoveI Paper Holder.
 Great strides havo been made in fancy work during the last few years. Crochet has been revised, but in improved form. Nodded crochet has had an immense
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-09
MERITED REWARD,
SALES OF LYDIA E. PINKHAM'S
 VEGETABLE COMPOUND.
Unequalled in the History of Medicine. Honesty, Excellence, Faithfulness FitIy Rewarded.
tsrrcr.L TO OUR LADY nrAprzal

Never in the history of medicine has the demand for one particular remedy for