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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-21

to open the way. They intended to en- ter the apartment. Murder was in the air.
 saw him stoop to grasp and raise the sash. His pose was fair one, and sighting as we'll as could in the gloom. I pulled trigger.
 A smothered exclamation, 0 wild clutching for support. and the man slumped to the ground, where he lay as if killed. His astounded comrade was paralyzed for the moment and then let go and dropped beside him. Imaintain- ed my position, with the smoking re- volver ready for more service.
 "That ovens up the little affair in the lane," muttered, land saves the life for the time of the man whose life may not be worth saving.' But the fellow was not killed. There. were whispered words between the two, and then, from the sounds that reached me. for could not make them out in the deeper gloom, l knew they were moving slowly around the end of the house toward the front.
 What could bo their thoughts? Did they believe the shot came from the man whom they attacked ill the lane, or did they think that the suspicious Howard was on guard and winged one of them in the nick of time?
 The explosion of the pistol must have reached thoso in the house, even if all were asleep. But no one came to the window to investigate. The dim light was undisturbed, and so far as appear ances went tomb was net more devoid of life.
 A curious impulse came to me. It was to sound the knockcr on the door. rouse the occupants and tell them what had occurred. I could well claim that l had prevented the commission ot q crime and probably saved the life of one or moro persons. That such was the fact
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-21

bring back the HIMSELF. Jam and Jclly. and was expecting so much of 1t wl.cn provisions began to get scarce. '"
 T suppose we haven't timo to get any mOrc' he vcnturcd
 'Of course we haven't, and besides wouldn let those store jams come into the house Nobody knows what's in thcm. l got a little glass of jelly once when we had unexpected company, and as l live there was half a mouse in it, Ugh, it gives me the creeps to think of 1t, even yet, |" and she shrugged her shoulders
 You have plenty of other things haven't you?" he inquired with an air of submission
 Goodness knows whether I have or not Shem . wife caught behemoth in tho po- tato bin in the cellar this morning and she had a perfectly dreadful time driving 1t out haven't been down to see what shape it left things in Yesterday when .aphcth was helping me rid up the attic a hyena and two foxes came poking up there seeking what they might devour, I sup pose, though there wasn't anything therc except a lot of onions spread on the floor to keep them
 Maybe the foxes came up after the birds we've got stored there, D he said tim. | idly
 | wouldn't care if they did got the birds They scatter seed all over the fool and had to move carload of cabbage heads day before yesterday to kecp them from destroying it entirely Tho night you had trouble with that walking delegate
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-21

WAITER you road about.
 It's dreadful, perfectly dreadful so it Is, she went on, and goodness only knows how I'm ever going to worry through with it
 Just then thrrr was a terrific hang down stairs s"mcwhCrr, and Noah sprang 10 his feet
 You go and scc what the matter is now, said his wife. with the calmncSS of desperation
 He hurried away, and in few minutes came back, laughing
 "Wcll:' she inquired
 "Oh, it's only that lubbcrly glyptOdOn falling down tho dumb waiter Hams where it was chewing up the tablccloth, and I guess the bchcmoths in the base mcnt arc having fun with it."
 And I'll bet a cookie" exclaimed his wife, "thcyll pull that clothes linc down and just ruin tho week wash, but I don t care I'm too tirrd to move hand or foot. Listen to them For goodness sake, Noah, go down and stop them"
 No, my dear he replied, let them have 1t out They'll have to get used to each other anyway, and they'll never learn younger My, my" sighed his wife, II almost wish it wouldn't rain" and the two old folks again relars.,d into silence and sat quietly on the deck in the thickening twi' light, thinking thinking, thinking. And the next day it raincd. l w. J HAMPTON.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-21
Tn. summIt ,t A,.:h.tlnn.

"Thomas. said hls mother proudly, "rm very much pl,S cd with you fu winning that prize in the oratorical con- test It was fine triumph. hope, Thomas, that with this added spur to your ambition you will come home to tell me of still greater victory, . still nobler triumph
 "Yes, Thomas" she continued, as the youth stood blushing before her, "I hope that you will yet score touch. down in a football match. "-ChicagO Record
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-21

houscwifcly diSap
 pruNHl of such a condition When 1 went into the pantry today. l found a unicorn in there among my Jnu and jelly jars, and he had pulled a dozen glasses of Ot the shelf and was making away with them us fast aS lIc could l brCkc a broom
 stick over him, but that didn {
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-21
A Question of Salary.

"Is MT. Scallenger inF' "Can't you see whether he is or not2" "Are you Mir. Scallenger?" "No, sir. "
 "Then see he is not in. beg your pardon for troubling you Can you tell me where he is?"
 "How do you suppose how?" "Does he occupy desk in this office" "He does
 "He comes in occasionally during the day. presumer"
 "He does, sir"
 "Has he been here this morning?" "He has"
 "May I ask if you have any idea as to when he will be likely to drop in again?"
 "You may, but 1t won t do any good. " "Can you direct me, sir, to anybody who can point out some person who can show mo where to inquire for the man that can give me some information as to the whereabouts of Mir. Scallengerr 'I'm not paid to sit here and answer fool questions.
 "I see. You would act like . gentle man if sou werc paid for it. Thanks &eod aktorieUn I''@Ghi6asO Tribnaet
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-21
Graves

an alterative. She had pains in her back; drowsincss so great she would almost fall asleep at the table. The Liver and Kidneys caused this. All of the many remedies she had tried only made her sick, her stomach was so weak. She says she at last found the medicine which will not offend even the feeblest stomach.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-21

that name that has anything to do with our bank. Now know you're an inn postor Cl'ar out?' The old fellow was too shrewd for me. Twas outwitted, and with little
 laugh turned about and strode toward the open lane. had not gone 20 paces when what
 did he do but bring his shotgun to
 level and let fly at me with both barrels in quick succession!
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-21

DON BELIEVE IT IS quite long time.
 GOING TO RAIN sitting as elderly married people often do in silence that seems to them more appropriate than con- versation. At last, however, the lady broke the silence
 Il don't believe it is going to rain, she said half petulantly.
 Now, my dear, replied Noah, don't say that You're old cnough"-sho was 500 years old if she was n day. though she never told her age-''to know better than that
 We'll" she snapped, Il guess people never get so old that they know when it's going to rain I've seen you many time go out without an umbrella and come home soaking wet"
 But, my dear, " he replied remonstrant- ly, you have been reading the weather bulletins from the signal office every day, and you know they invariably say, Fair and warmer; winds southerly;' or Fair and cooler; winds northerly;' or Clear weather; winds shifting and you know when they say that 1t is sure to be wet and sloppy" Well, l don't care, she said In that peculiarly aggressive way women have it hasn't begun to rain yet, and I'm wor- | ricd out of my life. ." Whats the matter now, my deari" and Noah hitched his chair around so as not to be in the draft
 Oh, everything, and you know it well enough, without asking me, she said
 Really, l don't my dear. I've been so busy that haven't had time to think, | much less to know You know there's a whole lot of ami mals in the house, don't yOuY" We'll, yes, Inc admitted 1t was enough trouble to get them there, ' | And it's good deal more trouble now | that they arc there, " she said with true
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-21

tamia. The sky was overcast t.
 there was a feel ing of moisture in the air prcsaging rain, and at inter vals Noah rubbed his knee joint as if 0 twinge of rheumatism were giving expression to its susceptible ity to meteorolog- ical conditions.
 Neither spoke for
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-21
U-no Remedies

For sale by Waterbury Drug CO. ,
 134 East MGiS Street. Riverside Pharmacy, 776 Bank St. U-N0 Tonic, 26c; U-No Ointment. 25o; u.No wcFm Lossngss, 96c. U-No on. a6o Usfe ceGnscuxo, 1ess
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-21

hadn't had any fun since We had caught them.
 Noah laughed heartily as he thought of the child
 She Il be turn ing the monkeys in with the par rutS next, he said. and then we'll have n time 1D,, r,,u.l rl,nr,f "
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-21
Precautionary.

Customer-Bring me some lobster sal ad and some cucumbers.
 Waiter (briSging pen. ink and Paper) -Please write your name and address before you tackle that order.-NatiOnAl Hotel Reporter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-21
NEW YORK CLOAK MFG co.
SPECIAL SALE
Of Ladies. Misses and Childrcn's Jackets, Capcs
 AuI \Ny,unCrS

Childrcn's Jackets, Capcs
 And Wrappers. Ladies bread cloth ,apcs, at l.25. worth 200.
 Ladies all wool broad cloth capes. at l.75. worth 2.75.
 Ladits all wool broad cloth capes, nicely trimmed. 2.iO. worth 375
 Ladies all wool capss nicely trir. n, in lace. ribbon and its. l. all COIors. at 50, worth 5N.
 Ladies 'u.broider,d capes. ut ? 75, worth 75.
 Ladies embroidered caPes. made of very fine Kersey. at 9S. w0rth 59.
 Ladies' silk capes. at .9S. worth 50. Ladie,' silk capes. trimmed with lace points 9S worth 7.50.
 Ladies all silk capes. nicely trimmed. in jet points. , 9S. worth S. 50.
 Ladies taller made suits in all wool goods. to O. der from GOO up. Wrappers from 45c up. Children's reefers from 39c up.
 If not finding a garment to suit, one will be made to order on short notice. A full line of clOaking to select from Be sure to call before purchasing else, where.
 L. WeinStein, 65-67 EAST MAIN STREET
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-21

and didn't get in until. so late l was almost scared to death by what l thought W as ! burglars in tho parlor, and 1 sent Ham down to see what 1t was and W hat do you think?"
 "I don't think, my dear" h 6 laughed softly.
 Well, he found an ichthyoSaurus in thoro playing
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-21
ICopyright. lS05. ]

The finishing touch had been put on the ark, the men had been paid of and dis charged, all the animals were safely housed away, the gangplank had been drawn in, and Noah sat with his wife on the main deck as the gray shadows of the twilight fell upon the hills and valleys of Mcsopo-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-21
A Enrt Rsair nEAAA.

Rivers-That's hand me aOwR saas you're wearing. !.
 Banks--weil, 1t isn't hind te throw 1t up to nA--Chicago TrieunA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-21
FaIso Teeth For n Cat.

A cat that fell from a Baltimore tele graph pole 5roko its jawbone Its owner Henry Zioglcr, who thinks the world of it, is having a set of false teeth made, which will patch pussy up all right.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-21
A w.lrhty Complication.

There is beginning to be serious ques- tion whether any man can be elected president ~ho does not ride a bicycle- Indianapolis Sentinel.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-21
F. N. SROkETT, N. Y. N. H. | H. DEPOT Waterbury. Conn,
How Deafness often Develops In sOId,srA

In battle the auditory nerves, having been unduly excited by the firing of guns, etc, the soldier ou coming out of an engagement very frequently suffers from temporary deafness, though no organic or structural disease is devel- oped- Artisans who are engaged in boil CT making become in time quite deaf from the same excitement of the audi tory nerve produced by the hammerins of the iron to which they are subjected, and in their case deafness becomes un- fortunately chronic, the auditory nerve being destroyed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-21
A Weak Stomach

Should not be abused, even If the disturber Is called a medicine. Many men and women, and often children, dread taking medicine, so much needed at this season of the year, "because it up- sets my stomach" Mrs. H. R. BROWN, AZ Harvard St., CHELSEA, felt, as is natural to all, that the sys- tenn at times
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-21
How 10 Make CArameIA

Caramel, so much used to color sances, gravies, etc, is made as follows: Heat half pound of brown sugar in a Emau kettle and stir until it is smooth, dark brown butter, but be careful that 1t does not burn; add gradually pint of hot water, let it simmer while the sngAr, which is escaping frop the kettle. dis solves; then bottle and cork.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-21
The Only Way.

A father was once asked by his dangh- ter if there was an easy way of acQuir- ing a knowledge of German | "No, my daughter" was his 1Hdi- cious reply, "it must be learned ny main strength. .'-Examiner.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-21
MRS. NOAH OBJECTED.
AN ARKEOLoeIC INCIDENT IN THE
 TIME OF THE FLOOD.

Being . True and Faithful Account Of the Domestic Disturbances Caused by the In- mates of the Noah HousehOId-Noah Gives It Up at Last
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-21
Ois,rict of Waterbury. ss. Probate Court

Dis,rict of Waterbury. ss. Probate Court U May F. 1858.
 Estate "f JuSeIh Fopis-eau of Waterbury n said District. assigning 'i,i'tdr
 The trustee represents the. E-;a'e inS0lyent thSTpnC.
 ,'ri,.re,I that Commissioner ta re,-eive and examine the. claims Of the. FsSiit.srS uf said estate tre aIIs'int,-s at The Probate once in Mairrt'sTy ''u the 2Ith day Ui May. lSss at 9''c.ock fnr--nts.II of which all Der sons in interest will take n"tiv,. and aTIear if they sec clu>t'. and ha heard thereon.
 By Or!er of the court.
 JAMES J. CAssIN. Clerk of Probate. Di;,rict of Waterbury. sS Probate Court IJ May 2o IS95-
 Estate "f Charles Martin late Of Water bury. in said District dccCa~.-,l. Pursuant tn an TitaT E,sItl he Court Of Pro- AVCti n t' the highest hi,i'cr. Un the Srd dag ! ut Iun-'. A. n- l>gS af ss'ciOrk in the fnra- u' 'n un!e>> Tr"vt'U>lV di~TO>ti of at Trivsts ~llC. b" Ill sWiIc r,'1i s'tals' uf Sai deceAs- cNt. situated in the Town Uf N atert,uTY viZ: {: A certain Ijtl.r .f at,d >ifuat ed on ths bury b unded ami deSgTi'etl as fsllnwS Commencing at lien M Gll ms northwest corner running thence sOu' h-rly II feet on 1 land of said Ellen McGlynn and thence l westerly Q feet on land now ,r formerly of Booth X NeltOn's. thence nOltherly lls feet street to place of beginning. See Waterbury land recOreS volume Ills. rage sTO. Sale to take place on premises in said Wa l terOury.
 Terms made known at tir Of sale. 1 MARkUs HkLLMASS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-21

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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-05-16

could make himself heard and felt, and
would become tower of strength for the
conservation of what is right in money.
A new sentiment would blaze from one
end of the land to the other a sentiment
which, once established, would mean
quick legislation in the right direction,
and satisfactory settlement of the cur
rency question in the United States for
all time. And the sentiment which
would thus be crystallized by the organ
lied work of the bankers, and the fact
that would be demonstrated and which is
true to-day, would be this:
The political party that panders to free
sitrer or that irih a reputation for being
sound party, endeauors to take middle
course on the money question betWeen
sound and unsound money, is doomed
and deserves to be.
And this other:
The politician, high or lolc, iDho to-day
turnsl from the straight course of sound
money and the gold standard, stubs dead
once for all his erery chance for political
success, especially if he ,Cants to be presi-
dent
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-05-16
Home and Club Life.

Primarily it takes at least two to make
a pleasant home. Sometimes the lack of
such a one is due to the wife, oftener to
the hus band, and occasionally, but rarer,
to an incompatibility that cannot be
bridged.
But home life should have its resources
beyond the family circle as well as it's
privacies confined thereto. The social
attractions of club life can be, and in
many cases are, duplicated in homes by
congenial people visiting back and forth
evenings i'll semi-formal fashion
where topics can be discussed games
played and light refreshments served
Such evenings are usually very enjoy
able to both husbands and wives, and
brighten life without the painful es-
arrangements and attending ills which
result when the husband habituallS
absents himself from his family except
when he eats and sleeps.
Nothing is more adapted to sweeter
welded life han for hus band and wife tC
enjoy their outings and seek recreation
together. This mutiplies bonds between
them, affords fresh topics of mutua
interest to talk about, and has harmon
izing influence in various ways.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-05-16
.,,o,th that southern Tree.

Ht''
'..-,,,,r boys come home from battle, brother,
u.t,I IN, laurcl+ they shall gain,
Mt'n 49,, 90, to give them welcome, brother,
snail look for you in vain.
,.,.holI look for your returning, brother,
prt we know it cannot be;
DIV. rour comrades left you sleeping, brother,
,,,crneath that southern tree
CHORUS.
sleering to awaken
-, thia weary world no more;
s,,oring for your true loved country, brother,
s,cering for the flag you bore.
~, who were the first on duty, brother,
,yhen ITO Arms" your leader cried;
v,,c have left the ranks forever, brother,
Won have laid your arms aside
t,.,,, the cruel scenes of battle, brother,
Won, are set forever free;
For your comrades left you sleeping, brother.
I-,arrncath that southern tree.
CHORUS.
Van have crossed the peaceful river, brother,
with YOUR colors on your breast;
where the wicked cease from troubling brother,
And the weary are at rest
And we never would recall you, brother,
put the tears flow fast and free,
when We think OF you as sleeping brother,
1-nderucath that southern tree.
CHORUS.
sleeping, to wakeh
In this weary world no more,
Sleeping for your true loved country, brother,
sleeping for the flag you bore.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-05-16
"MRS. TAYLOR'S ACCIDENT"
Written for TIE AMERICANA

Written for TIE AMERICANA
+ Many years ago, in one of our small
shore towns, there lived two good women
whom we will call Mrs. Taylor and Mrs.
Bell. Their homes were situated quite
near each other-there was a well-worn
path between the two houses, which
would bear testimony to the good
| families
One day Mrs. Bell was startled by her
friend, Mrs. Taylor, rushing into her
kitchen and exclaiming:
"Come! don't you see those two men
killing each other? Come with me this
minute! We shall have to do some
thing" She carried in her hand teapot
Of steaming hot tea, evidently just
snatched from her own stove.
"Why! where are they, and who are
they, and what ails you? For mercy
sake! You look as white as ghost"
"Oh, don't wait minute! Come" and
with that she rushed out of the house
to where there was new building in
progress.
Mrs Bell followed as fast as she could
she being short, plump woman, could
not get over the ground SO fast as her
tall, lean neighbor. When they arrived
at the scene of excitement the squire,
who was master workman Of the build
ing, had man down, and was holding
| him there by force. The man was kick
ing and shouting: "Let me git oop!
Let me git oop!" and the squire in q
| loud voice was saying: "Promise not to
hurt me, kick me or strike me-"
The two women, not pausing to inquire
into the particulars, rushed past the men
who had collected near, and never stopped
until they were close enough to the COM
batants to touch them.
"Why, squire said Mrs. Bell, "what
do you mean by fighting like two dogs?
Shame on you! Get up; don't you know
that you will both ruin your characters"
He never had any," they each shouted
for the other.
Just then Mrs. Taylor took hold of one
of the men. STOPPING over to get tirmer
| hold of him, she poured the scalding hot
tea over them both. 1t was purely an
accident, but had the desired effect. Both
men now sprang up with howls of rage
and pain, dancing around on one foot
one holding on to his face, the other
wringing his hands. They now turned
upon the poor woman who was too ex-
cited to know what she had done. She
turned to her companion and said:
SO, Lucy, Lucy! What have done!"
"Done! why you have scalded them, as
they deserved, and if | had hot water
enough with me, would serve every man
who has been standing watching this
disgraceful scene and helping it on, the
same way" and they looked as though
they knew she would, too, as with heads
hung down, and hands in their pockets,
they silently marched off, each one about
his business. OBSERVER.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-05-16
Eeoal Notifies.
STATE OF MAINE.
TREAsURER'S OFFICE,
Augusta, April 30, 1895

Augusta, April 30, 1895.
TPON the following townships or tracts of
u land not liable to be taxed in any town,
the following assessments for the State tax of
1895 were made by the legislature on the 26th
day of March, 1895;
HANCOCK COUNTY.
No g. North Division, eighty-two dol
lars and sixty five cents, $50 65
No A, North Division, A.....~,.
ten dollars and twenty cents, ITO ~
Strip N of No 8. N Div. twenty-nine
dollars and forty-two cents, 90 AZ
Strip of No 4, Div, thirty-nine
dollars and twenty 1.-TWO cents, 30 2
No 8, South Division, thirty dollars, 30 90
No 9, South Division, ten dollars and
No 10, adjoining steuben, ffty-seven
dollars and thirty-fou cents, 1874
No &c. Middle Division, forty-on dol
lars and thirty-two cents, Al 3Z
No %, Middle Division, one hundred
ten dollars and twenty cents, 20
No 2s Middle Division, one hundred
ten dollars and twenty cents, 1902
No 80, Middle Division one hundred
ten dollars and twenty cents, 110.20
No "a, Middle Division, one hundred
ten dollars and twenty cents, 10 70
No IS, Middle Division, seventy-hye
dollars and fifteen cents, IS Is
No &c. Middle Division, ninety six dol
lars and forty three cents, 96 43
No 40, Middle Division, one hundred
thirty-seyen dollars and seventy
five cents, 1877 IS
No Al, Middle Division, one hundred
ten dollars and twenty cents, ITO 20
Butter Island, six dollars and fifty
cents, o ~
Eagle Island, twelve dollars and fifty
cents, II SO
Spruce Head and Bear Island, three
dollars and ytwo cents, 352
Beach Island, one dollar and sixty
cents, b0
Hog Island, one dollar and seventy
six cents, 76
Bradbury's Island, three dollars and
fftyfve cents, 355
Pond, near Little Deer Isle, one dol "a
lar and twenty cents, 10
Western Island, one dollar and one
cent, OIL
Little Spruce Island, one dollar, 100
Eighty eighty Gents Cents s'N''s a'' anu 1886
Pickering's Island, seven dollars and
Old Harbor Island, FIVE dollars and
forty CENTS D a0
TIMBER AND GRASS ON RESERVED LANDS.
No g. North Div, P, two dollars
and forty cents s240
MOI, North Div, P, three dollars
No 4 :, south s Div, P, one dollar and ~
N eW.s South th DIV P, one dollar and ~
No TO- Middle Div, B p p, one dollar
and twenty cents, 1W
No is, Middle Div, b P, one dollar
and twenty cents, 1W
No q Middle Div, B p P, two dollars
No r. Middle Div, B P, three dollars
and sixty cents, $50
No %, Middle Div, p three dol
lars and sixty cents, $50
No 81 Middle Div, p three dol
lars and sixty cents, $50
No SO, Middle Div, P, one dollar
and eighty cents, $50
No "a, Middle Div P, three dol
lars and sixty cents, $50
No 49, Middle Div P, two dollars
and forty cents, 240
No SO, Middle Div P.P, three dollars
and sixty cents $50
No 40, Middle Div B p four dollars
and eighty cents, $50
No Al, Middle Div, tPeP, Sthree dol
lars and sixty cents 1850
FIN. SIMPSON,