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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-12
The Clock Was All Right.

There was a color'd woman and q lack ago on a Brush street car the other even Ing, and if anybody wondered what the package contained the mystery was soon solved. She hadn't gone over two hlcks before the clock in the paper box on her lap struck twice. Everybody looked at the woman, and the woman looked down at the clock. and there was n general feeling that tho worst was over when the clock struck the hour of f. This crcatcd a laugh all around. and tho striking and the laugh aroused a man who was dOZing on seat near tho door.
 Wash CT mattcr!" he asked as he look cd around the car in dnZCd way. No one anSwCrCd and he was about to dozc of again when the clock went at it and struck six times in the most painful and deliberate manner.
 "Whash zhatY Six o'clock?" asked the man As he started up.
 Its my clock, said the cnlor,Nl woman as she turned the box top side down.
 Did your clock strike Shix timcsF'
 "Yes, sir
 "Thon what your clock wantcr strike shix times for' thought 1t was shix o'clock in the morning, and timo to gut up. Coin to strikO Aging'
 "I-I-hope not, sir!'
 "So do l. Clock no bizncSS to strike shix times and wake mo up. If zhmt clock strikes any moro"- It struck some moro. It went ding, | ding, ding, ten conservative times, though | the woman was tossing it up and down in | her efforts to stop tho noiS,'.
 Was zhat your cluckE" demanded the man as he ruse :.p and held on by the door | casing.
 "Ycs, sir, but
 "Nevor you mind!" interrupted the man. "Zhat clock struck shix times fur mo to got up, and zhcn struck ten times for mo to gu ter bed. Clock may be of. may bo off, l Clocks don't drink beer, but do. Guess CT clock is all right. and I'm of. If clock was tight, I'd ask you to get of As clock Is sober and I'm tight I'll throw up my hands. Keep yer sheat and let CT clock have good time. and I'll get of fur nurC | becr. Shix times ten times, clock all right. Goo o'nigkt colurcd woman with sober clOck Farcwollr'-M. Quad in Detroit Bres | Press
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-12

"Goodby, darling!" said the young husband, pale but calm. ''Cheer upl Be braver'
 "Oh, will, John!" she replied, with brimming eye and quivering lip. "See ! am braver'
 Besides, he went on, 'I shall not be gone more than three months. Think of it, darling! Only three monthsr'
 ''I know it, dear !'-and she smiled through her tears-'but three months are an eternityl How can bear it?''
 Agatha, he whispered, "perhaps it is not too late even to give it up. Ten thousand miles of ocean lie between my going and my returning Are you pre- pared to forego''-
 "No, John!" she hurriedly answered ''It is hard, it is terrible, but we cannot help it You must go, you must go; but, oh, it will break my heart!"
 A groan burst from the young hus- bands breast. He pressed her to his heart once more and was gone. He was an American resident of the I South Sea islands going to New York to do little shopping for his wife.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-12
A Banana Padding.

From Table Talk comes the recipe for this delicious puddinS: Cover one-hah of box of gelatin with One-hah of a cup of cold w;I;Or and lot it soak for half an hour. Scald pint Cf milk. add K cupS of granulatOd sugar to it. Stir and cock until tho milk locks blue. Pour tho milk over tho gelatin, stir un- til it is dissolved, strain into n bowl and cool Peel good sized bananas and press through n sieve. add to the milk with pint of whipped cream and stir until the pudding begins to form. Turn into individual moldS, previously wet with cold water, and stand them away to solidlfy. If the pudding seems to lack flavor, a few drops ot leInOn juice or a teaspoonful of vanilla will add to it
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-12
BOX EuRNlTuRE.
4 Model Desk Described For the Benefit
 of Amateur Cabinet Makers.

of Amateur Cabinet Makers.
 A large dry goods box of proper di- mansions may be transformed into aIi admirable writing desk by observing these directions, which were written for Modern Priscilla: Variation in the length or width is of little importance, but it is important to have the height just what it ought to be. To get the cor rect height, measure some desk at which it is easy to write, and bear this meas urement in mind in selecting your box. Measurements which will perhaps be found as satisfactory as any are as fol- lows: Height, 2S inches; length, 50 inches; width, 80 or 3l inches.
 The box having been procured, the other requisites are several large sheets of plotting paper, q little putty. some boards for shelves, enough felt or leath. CT of a dark red or very dark green to cover the top and sides of the desk, plenty of small Jacks, several hundred brass headed tacks, small brass rod for each curtain to run on, material for two curtains, some narrow strips of dark leather.
 The cover is first nailed firmly to the top of the box. Next the arched opening on either side is carefully marked at an equal distance from each end (care must be taken to have the openings high enough to admit easily the knees of the writer). The openings are then sawed. and tho bottom is also removed for an equal space. Cleats must now be nailed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-12

tween important centers of population. Tbe accomplishment of the work ordered by the commission has wrought a trc- mcndous change in public opinion on the necessity for good roads. It has given the people an opportunity of seeing what they havc lost through tho prevalence of bad roads.
 Prior to the beginning of the commits tion $ work an amazing amount of apathy existed among the country people, The lcvcling up of the rutS in tho r,c'GiS with blow ur s%lnVcl once a year Was all they deemed necessary. and any greater CN penditurr cf money or lllOr than was r,' quircd tu du this they considered wastr,l All the improvements made under the supervision of the commission were done by experts ill road building Competent engineers were employed to see that the work was done thoroughly. As matter | of fact, it has been SD well dOIc as tu | arouse tho enthusiasm of the people of the state in favor of good roads. The apathy has all disappeared, and instead of waiting for the next session of the legislature to vote another appropriation | to continue the good work the town and county authorities are now voting largo
 grants to carry on the improvements on their own account. They have purchased
 the necessary machinery for roadbuild- | ing, and the work is to be pushed with
 out delay until every corner of the state
 is furnished with good roads. The ex- | ample of Massachusetts is worth follow 1 ing by other states.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-12

onto the sides. inside the box, for the shelves to rest upon, and tho shelves cut tho proper length. Fill any cracks or nail holes on the top with putty. The sheets of plotting paper now come into use, and arc fastened on the top to give q perfectly even surface. It is we'll to use several thickucsses of the paper.
 The felt or leather may now be tackled on around the sides first and fastened securely and at short intervals by the small tackS. Tho top covering is put on last. IL must be stretched tight and brought over the edge about half or three quarters of an inch and fastened neatly and firmly. If the tacks are driv- en at regular distances, they may all be covered by tho larger ones with the brass heads which arc put in by way of ornament all around and down each corner. IL now remains to fasten n strip of leather on the edge uf each shelf and around each arched opening. When this has been done tho curtain rods are at- taChcd and the curtains hung. either by means of rings running on the rods or by making casing in each curtain and '''~'>''ing the rod through it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-12

take drink every time I do not catch ash.'
 After this change NIT. Spudds began to have great sport with his bait can, and its contents wero depleted rapidly, until at last he rcciincd listlcssly on tho grass and vagueiy felt the next tug that came on his line.
 "Whoop!' he exclaimed, rOusing him self and pulling vigorously, but tho line was fast. He struggled a moment nt the polo and thcn his cyes began to bulge out, for slowly up the line came a fish with a sky bsoc nose old gold eyes, pen green body and tho star spanglCd banner for n tail ME. Spudds tried to let go the pole, bus his hands wcro glued to it, and the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-12
New York & New England
Passeng [ Tra Service, May, 2S, K

Passeng Ira Service, May. 2S. 1895
 Trains leave Waterbury for Bos. .on-3:45, 7:3O, 10,55 a m; :0O 3:55 Providence-3:45, 7:3o m loo 3:55 Nsw York via Brewsters-s:O5 a. m; 2:tO worcester-3:45, 7:3O &. m 100 P m. New London -S:45, 7;3O a. m ;Oo, 3;55 Pntnam-S:45. 7:3O, 10 55 a m 100, 3:55 wiliimsntic-3:45, 7:3o 1855 m, 100, 3:55 D. m
 Rockville-7;3O, lO:55 m. 100, 3:55 p Manchester-7:30, 10:45 a. m 1:OO, 3:55 Springfield Branch-9;O5 a. m.; 3;55 p. m.; Hartford -3:45, 7:30, 9:O5, 10:45 a. m.; 100, 3:55, S:15 p. ID. New Britain-345, 7:30, 9:O5, 10:55 a m. 100, 3:55, S:15 p. m. Piainville-3:45. 7:30, 9:05, 10:55 a. m. 100, S:55, S:l5 p. m. Bristol-3:45, 7:30, 9:05. IO:55. a m.; LOO, 3:55, SIS D n. TerryviIIe-7:30. sos, 10: 55 A. m.; 100, 3:55, S:l5 p. m.
 Waterville -7:30. 9:05, 10:55 a m 3:55, S:15 n. ID.
 West Cheshire-4:40; S:S0 a. m.; 4:SO p. m.
 Meri len-4:3O, s:3O a. m.; 4:3O p. m. DuSlin street station 500, s:42 A. m.; 500 p. m.)
 C1omwell-S:30 a. m.: 4:3O p. m.
 Dublin street sta-ion SAP a. m.; 800 r m.l
 Union City-fs:O5 g. m. Toxantic-f-- -O5 a. m; f2 10, $50 p. u. Southford-S:O5 a. m. 2:10, $50 p. m Pomperaug valley-s:05 a. m; 2:l0, 50 Sandy Hook-s:O5 a. m.; 2:1O, $50 p. m Hawieyville -s;O5 a. m.; 2;1O, $50 p. m. Danbury-S:05 A. m.; 2:10, 5:5011:35 p. m. wsters-s:O5s A. m: 2:1O, $50 p. m. PSughkeepsie via aOpewell-S:O5 a. m. 2:10, 1l:35 D. ID.
 Fishkill-on- Hudson-s:05 a. m.; 2:10 p. m Biughamton, Elmira, Jamestown, Cleve, land. Akron and Chicago-S;05 a. m. 2:10 p. m.
 Sunday trains-Hartford 3.45, s 30. a. m. . S:45 p. m.
 Bostoa-S.45 a. m., 3.45 p. m. WR BAB ,OCK, Gen Pass Agt. Boston
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-12

MT. Spudds nodded helplcssly at tho In- truder and rubbed his eyes harder than ever, but bcforc he could say a word the trout slapped his jaws with its tail until he could sec green stars, and purple fishing worms with silver backbones down them, and crimson eels, with corkscrew curls, and store mackercl trying to hold their fronts together while they digcStcd the minnows In his bucket, and all sorts of strange things, and then he saw only great black ness and felt an uuuttcrablc blank.
 The next thing Mir. SpuddS knew some body was loading him on n train at the station where he had got off in the morn. ing. It was dark, but he could hear voices as If in n dream.
 "Dern ef we know who he is, :" said one. "we found him down hero by Grrasy run
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-12
U-nO Remedies

For sale by Waterbury Drug Co.,, [,
 134 East Main Street. Riverside Pharmacy, 775 Bank St. U-No Tonic. 25c; U-No Ointment. 25e; U-No Worm Lozsnees, 95c. JUNO Oil, 25c; U-No OoTn-Oure. .sl6c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-12

hhu Cdiluo ElSilJ OA up toward him.
 When it reached the fine end of tho pole, the brass thim ble there went straight h t through its body and the two sec tionS parted, and floating away into tho air, disappear cd from tho aston ishcd gaze of MT. Spudtls. He rub bed his eyes and reached for tho bait bottle, but be- fore his fingers
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-12


 nitcly settled, MT. Spudds waited to catch n fish. Scv- eral times his bob danced and several times Mir. Spudds gave spasInOdic jerks, but no fish resulted, and thus an hour passed. "I think, '' said he as he haitcd his hook and not him self, that l must have made a mis- takr in my inter prrtatinn of the ,uston of fisher men, and 1 shall therefore reverse my rulinp and
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-12

leaving and had not looked upon the quart he had with him.
 "i guess" said he. as ho looked into the cool. clear water, that ain thirstier than tho 6sh nrc hungry, and therefore shall drink before attend to their wants" And he did 20.
 Having thus invigorntcd and inspired operations
 II belicvc," said he to himself as hc cast in his hook, that it Is the custom to tnkc drink every time fish Is caught, and therefore shall take drink every time I catch fish"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-12
SHOW THE VALUE OF GOOD ROADS.
If the People Once Use Them, They Will
 Tolerate No Others Aftcrwsrd.

the teOplS OnCt ' Sc Ahey " lii
 Tolerate No Others Arcrwsrd.
 Last year the legislature of MasSachu- setts passed a law by which the local au thoritirs in any section may have any toad in tho state declared state road and have expended upon it q portion of the state appropriation for road improve mcntS under thc supervision of tho state highway commission. In coslcction with this law $500 900 was appropriated end placed at tho disposal of tn" com, mission To give all parts of the state a fair show ill the expenditure of this ruad money It Was ,lr,idcd that no city or town should have moro than two miles of its state roads improved by means of state grant. Care was taken that all the | improvements ordered should be of a con nected character, and that the roads on which they were made should lie be-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-12
ConsiderRfA.

She-What made you so late coming homo night before last?
 He-Humphl You have been a long time remembering to ask me.
 "Yes; I thought would give you time enough to got up 0 good excuse. "-Indian. apolis Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-12

watched your advertisements from day to day, and each
 day became
 more hopeful.
 At last 1 re- solved to try it. I have taken seven bottles, an l have gained forty pounds. My pains have all left me. and l am a well w0- 1,,~ T lN oil
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-12
Prepared For HOnors.

Hatter-But, my dear sir, that hat is so large that it slips down over your cars.
 Smithers-Oh, that's all right. It will fit mo by Sunday. have three bridegroom dinners on before then.-New York World.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-12
SUMMER FASHIONS.
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF THE NEW
 EST BoNNETS AND GOWNS.

Lavish Display of Lace and Snowy Garniture.
 Incongruous Combination of CoIOrs In
 Mnlinery-TrIumph of the BIouse-Even-
 ing Dresses-The Knickerbocker.
 We have gradually drifted into fairy land of airy fabrics, dainty faces, flow CTS and soft, pale tintS, heralds alike of fashion s decrecs and summer sunshine. In these days fashion is far from being the quick changing artist she is so often described. The styles of one season melt into another through gradually devel- oped differences of detail, which only the initiated appreciate. But if the changes now apparent are not radical they are real, and no portion of the dress is quite what it was last year.
 Descending to record of details, we find the distinctive feature of the sea- sons fashions, aside from the elat>orat-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-12

with a fShin pole on one side of him and an empty quart bottle on t'OthCr and there hadn't been water in it neither. !, Hcrc's tho bot tie"
 Then by the flash of n lantern the baggage mas ter rad the label.
 "Oh, yes, he said, that's . all right. It's drug store whisky. We'll deliver him
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-12
Ribbon Embroidery,

The work is done by using the tiniest of ribbons and embroidery strung by means of a species of appliqued work on to satin. To be successfully done an
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-12
Why She Never
 Married.

WI, l. a man tempts fate by reminding spinister of her condition his punishment i. gel erally swift and sure.
 In a county of Ireland where the Quak CTS are numerous the entire body on one occasion gathered together for one of their quart, rly meetings. After the exercises of the morning public luncheon was held at which all the friends were presen the conversation turned to matrimony. BTid- get" said an unmannerly youthful member of the society speaking across the crowded table to prime elderly maiden lady. ''WIil though tell me why thou hast never married?' Certainly friend. William responded. the ready Bridget. m wi e audible over the room lis because I am not as easy pleased as thy wife was
 You will please your wife by bringing home with you package of THEA-NEC- TAR We give , tea cheeks with each packag"
 THE A-NECrAR is sold only by
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-12
ESPECIAL TO oua LApr EEApERs.l ]

mcy, cures leucOrrnpa, - the great fore unner of serious womb trouble, - re- -Ieves backache, strengthens :he muscles of the womb, and restores it to its nor nal condition, regulates menstruations, removes inflammation, alteration, and tumors of the womb, etc.
 It is a remedy of a woman for women. Millions of women owe the health they enjoy, and the influence they exert, to Mrs. Pinkham; and the success of her Vegetable Compound has never been equalled in the field of medicine for the relief and cure of all kinds of female complaints. So say the druggists.
 Here is another one of thousands who speaks that others may know the truth
 For five years l suffered with falling of the womb, and all the dreadful aches and pains that accompany the disease. tried several doctors and different medi- ciLes, until lost all faith in everything. had not tried your Compound. ]
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-12

at the drug storo and they'll know what address to send him to-"
 Three days later, when Mir. SpuddS was able to relate his experience, hc was at oncc elected m honorary member of the Spccklcd Beauty club, and he hasn't been fishing since W. J. HAMPTON.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-12
[COpyright. iS9S.I


 the Header.
 [COpyright. ISaS.I Mir. Spudds went fishing. Mir. Spudds was not an habitual fisher man, and if Apollo had struck tho Tyre within two inches of his nose ho never would have heard a sound, yet he had ac. quired one of tho leading habits of fisher men.
 In other words, Mir. Spudds knew bait when tho can was open. "I aul," said he to the clerk in the drug store where ho was purchasing Q modest outfit for the day, mot such as swept along by the full tide of luck, tho conquer or leads to flnny glory and unlytng fame, but plain lover of the sport for its poetic environmepts, who doesn't know 0 sucker from 9 scupperpOng."
 And the clerk never asked him what kind of Q fish n scuppernong was. All arrangements being made and sup plies laid in, except bait. MT. Spudds pro-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-12

mv own work, and can walk two miles withnut feeling tired. Your Compound mas been worth its weight in gold to me. 1 cannot praise it enough MATILDA EHNAM, Columbia, Lancaster Co.,, Pa.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-12


 vided himself with two kinds of that, meat and drink meat for the fish and drink for him. sclf-for he we'll knew that a thirs- ty ifs herm an catches no fish.
 Early xt 'm orning Mir. Spudds hied him. self into the coun- try ten miles by train, and walking two, across the fields, he came to an ideal stream with a delightful shade trce on its bank, and hero he sat down, tired and thirsty, for MT. Spudds had taken only two
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-12
SPUDDSGOr5 FISHING
HE TAKES HIS BAIT ctH ALONG AND
 HAS "A GLORIOUS TIME.

He First Tries One Rule Co Work Fly. hut It Doesn't Work. So Re Rsverscs the Process, With What Success Is Left to the Header.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-12

Diplomacy In south Africa.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-12
N.H.&H. Railroad Time Table

Bostoa-5.4o a. m., ,. 10 D. M'
 W.R. BAB ,OCK, Gen Pass Agt. Boston.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-10-25
Saratoga.

One by one our old neighbors are
crossing the river of death. Five of
them have passed over within the
last four years.
Edwin Picket after long and ted
ious illness breathed his last Oct. 8,
at 11:30 O'Clock His remains was
taken to Minnesota for interinent.
btslde his first wife. He was past so
years of age. Alvin West u near
neighbor and intimate friend of Mr..
Picket who had visited him very
often during his long illness expressed
u wish that they might journey to-
gether to the better land AS if in
response to his wish he was taken ill
a short time before Mr.. Pickets de-
mise, and died Oct. 18th aged 81 years
and II months.
Alvin West was born in Orange Co..
VT. in 1911. He was married in 1888
to Miss Lucia Waterman. He moved
to GAINESVILLE, Wise. in lS43, where he
lived a few years. He built the first
house in Stoughton, Wisconsin, and
also kept the first hotel at that place.
His wife died in 1858 They had two
children, both now dead. The wife
that survives him is native of Can
ada and they were married in 1856.
They removed to Forestville. Mimi,
the same year and engaged in farm
Ing. He was town clerk and assessor
~ years and treasurer IS years.
He came to Saratoga 13 years ago
and purchased, the farm formerly
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-10-25
Lime Springs.

| Z
Another great step forward in city
governmsnt was the result of a hasti
ly called but very important specia
meeting of the council last week. AT
that meeting 1T was decided to have
hltching posts put along all the main
streets Of the city close to the side.
walks. This it was decided would be
cheaper than cutters as the horses
would do it automatically as it were
and besides the gas pipe between the
posts would serve the purpose of
fencing in the streets thus keeping
pedestrians in their proper place on
the sidewalk. 1t was supposed it
would add much to the beauty of the
town by spring for the eaugean stables
were not circumstance to what this
will be. We understand there was
some talk Of having sheds built along
the streets for the shelter of teams
put 1T was decided that on account of
the extra appropriation necessary to
get the coupling for the tank at the
depot that it would be best to post
pone this.
A. r. Nash is in Cresco on the
grand jury.
Jno. Foye, Ed. Moore, H. P. Ander
son. Jos. Wilhelm and others were in
Cresco Wednesday as witnesses in
the case of Halver Charles VS. J. w.
Lean, A. B. Wells ct al,
Harrington Bros. the tireless
clothiers are having fine trade in
FUR coats and overcoats.
G. NJ. Van Leuven is home and only
wreck of his former self. He weighs
we understand less then 100 lbs and
his chances of recovery are very
small.
Interesting times are reported at
the various meetings of the Pres.
church lately. Subject: practical
christianity and forgiving spirit.
Editor Cobb has moved into the
Presbyterian parsonage. Rev. Full
ton has rooms and will board with
him there.
A fire started on Milton Foye's farm
Monday, got beyond control and de-
stroyed about 30 tons of hay for
Flagler and Linderman.
w. 9. harrington who is now with
Sprague, Warner & Co., Sundayed
with his brother E. L..
Glen Roy Lodge knights of Py-
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-10-25


To all who visit ..Oak Lawn Gene.
terry" the ladies part in the work Of
improvement there, will speak for
itself; The we'll kept beds of beauti-
ful fowers. the Indispensable well
and windmill, the much needed work
on the carriage drives, all tell of
moneys expended through the untir- !
ing efforts of the ladies in charge. In
thus helping to beautify the homes of
our dead, we contribute to the pleas
ure of all. For who does not wish to
see the place made more lovely, where
dear and lost-ones have been. laid.
The ladies of the Cemetery Associa-
ton having diminished their funds
these very necessary expenditure
feel warranted in again calling upol
the public to literally patronize them
on Thanksgiving night, at which
time, there will be an enjoyable
Birthday Party, affording each and
all an opportunity to celebrate their
own birthday, by enjoying a fine
Program, delicious Lunch, and at
the same time lend substantial aid to
a good cause.