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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-19


 in collecting for several years, or rather in try ing to collect. have offered here to compro- mise claims by taking old clothes, frozen cab bage, circus tickets, patent medicines, whet- stones, powder horns, old flour barrels, gourds, coonskins, iaybirls, owls or almost anything. and yet have Q number of those old claims on hand unsettled. If were to depend on col lecting claims for my living, my bean broth would get so thin that it would rattle in me like pot flicker in 6 poor dog. don't like to shoot at long taw, but if you are inclined to pay anything certain for the desired reports I'm your man. Say Sl0 cash. then I'm in, or if money is scarce l would take shoes-large numbers, say los, 1l's and l2's-to the amount of Sl0 at wholesale prices.
 It's hard times hCrc. The niggers and the white politicians have pulled and worried each other until this country smells like a slaughter house. How in the world would you collect money out of a peOple who blow little specklcd bulls on rocky hillsidCsE If ,vuu were to see n nigger blowing his garden N:k an old razor- back hog. you would not wonder don't want claims to collect in this vicinity. Yours very truly. J. W. SMITH.
 From thu above letter tho keen Ob- server and careful student of national affairs will discover that nothing will tickle High Point more than immediate legislation which will place in circula- tion about $500, 900. 900 in money or groceries
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-19
BEST FOR SHIRTS.
statesman. Ny neighbors now would

statesman. My neighbors now would hardly recognize me.
 Much complaint is coming ill this winter to the state department from our ministers abroad, who say that they can not live on their salaries. This will rec oncile a number of gentlemen who were not successful in getting these appoint ments.
 The truth is that once ill awhile one of our ministers, like Whitelaw Reid, for instance, is wealthy man and de terminpd to do honor to his country by giving dignity to his position regardless of expense. of course this takes good slice of his private fortune, and the next appointce finds himself regarded as an American millionaire, who expects to take the shine out of the reigning mon arch. But ho can't always do it
 One of our wealthy New York news paper owners a year ago rented for the summer the country palace on the con tinent recently occupied by the king of Bulgaria. if am not mistaken. He or dered $4, ,000 or s, worth of i'm provcments, to the surprise of southern Europe.
 "Why, it WAS good enough for the king of Bulgaria, they said i'll w!ld astoni>hmvnt.
 That may he, said the journalist, whose income is over 5000, 900 per year, "but it isn't good enough for me. " And now, when an American news paper man goes there, the peasantry turn out for 35 miles around to meet him at i the train and sell their farms to him. Probably Washington illustrates bet ter the mutability of all things human : than most any other city in the world. | That in republic there are only three | generations between shirt sleeves and shirt sleeves" is shown every day where | the great national score for favuritc and dark horses is kept.
 President Jackson awoko to find him. self grandparrnt four times during his term of office. These four grandchil- dren were born in the White House. They were the children of Mrs. Donald son, tho president daughter, Who died in 1886. The president was godfather to two of these children. MT. Van Burol to one and GvnrrAl Polk to the youngest.
 "One of these children says Mrs. Lockwood in her very interesting book on Historic Homes In Washington, ''is now Mrs Eliza Wilcox, a clerk ill the treasury department, having been wid ow for many years, dependent upon hel own excrtions for the support of herself and family From her baby head Jack son cut lock of hair. which he sent tc the committee to be placed in the Corner stone of the treasury building aS tn, most valued treasure he had to deposit, little thinking that in the changes tha time brings this precious hahy would ever join the throng that goes ill and ou of tho great building in tho weary roUnC of the trcadmill life of government clerk '
 And vet in spite of all that I can say in clarion tones and with trenchant per regarding tho honurs of life in the Whit, House people will go on, year afte year. not only accepting the nomination to the presidency, but actually makinl an effort to secure it!
 Referring to the struggle for existence and the general stringency of stagnatioI throughout the country, beg leave {,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-19
WOMAN SUFFRAGE.

Tho subject most frequently discussed at the woman's suffrage convention in Atlanta was man How those women do envy us men,-Cordele Sentinel.
 Susan B. Anthony has grown old in the world for female suffrage, and she de- serves credit for her consistency. The fact remains. however, that the organization of which she Is the head Is largely orna- mental. Fort Worth Gazette
 Tho woman suffragists are now to move upon Washington without even asking the permission of those ladies who argue that because they do not eare to vote others should be deprived of the privilege-Al bany Press and KnioksrbocksF
 Let our women continue to shape public opinion by molding indivi lual character In this way there Is no limit to her influ- eEvp, but when she seeks to mold public sentiment In any other way she will meet wi:h disappointment and failure on every hELd.-G elfair ErttTpFiss.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-19
GETTING A SHINE.

introduce below d bona tide letter sent to mo by a firm ill Atlanta and received a few months ago by them from High Point, N. C.
 The firm applied to lawyer there for a report on the financial standing of a business man at High Point and offer ing ill return the collections against peo- pie in that locality on which he should receive q commission.
 The letter indicates that general busi- ness depression will prevent his accept ance of the offer:
 TnE hIGH POINT, N. C., Oct. D, Is. Messrs. (. R. Jones X O.:
 GENTLEMEN-Replyingt to yours of the 18th inst, have to say that, for the prospect of having claims placed in my hands to collect in this vicinity and nothing more, do Eot feel willing to report the standing of the party mentioned or of any one else. do not wish to bo misunderstood us saying that do not want paying business, but do know that 8 lawyer would starYr quick on commissions and fees on collections as he would on cOrncot
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-19

IT is a rather curious phenomenon that the only reol suffering caused by the Gas cogne's recent experience at sea, was in- fiicted, not upon that vessels passengers, but ulon their friends. who, safe and warm on land, felt every agony which the missing ones might have undergone. but did not. and had pictured before their ey es. for a week, in literal visibility, scenes of death and horror, from all of which the travellers were spared. Nothing could better illustrate the benefits tc be derived from the posse ssion of 6 hopeful disc osition and an optimistic temperament. the penalties of developing the contrary tendencies. or the intimate interdependence of one human being or another.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-19
PLAYS AND PLAYERS.

Mason Mitchell has become leading man of the Potter Bellew combination.
 May Ten Broeck now gets salary al, though she is out uf tho cast of Tho Passing show
 William Hoey, "Old Hoss," will not star next season. w. D. Mann, now his manager, will go in advance of Della Fox.
 Seventy ninc new operas and operettas were produced in Italy last year, 25 of them operas in three acts and four even longer,
 March IS is the date of the initial per formance at the Fremont thcater, Boston, of R. \. Barnet'S Excelsior, Jr," It is burlesque.
 Lewis Morrison recently read the manu- script of Tho Privateersman, by Harri son Grey Fisko, and accepted it immedi- atcly hy telegraph.
 A. NJ Palmer has Lillie Langtry and "Trilhy' booked at his theater in New York for tho rest of the season. following The Fatal Card "
 Cora Crquhart Potter is the only so called society actress that has made q real success on the stage. Thatis because she put society to one side
 David Henderson s Extravaganza com Eany. presently Aladdin, Jr., ." will be- gin an engagement at the Broadway thea ter New York. on April s.
 In Heart of Maryland" Mrs. Leslie Carter will swing in midair from Q church bell so that it will not ring and alarm the enemies of her escaping lover.
 Fay Tcmplctun and Ncrnona Jarbeau, burlcsqucrs who have been at it for quite awhile, decided a month ago to combine their lustur nS stars next season.
 Olis Skinncr's parents meant that he should be a minister. but he became a newspaper man. The paper soon col lapscd, and the stage got an actor.
 C. :. Nj. Mcclellan, editor of Town Top icS, says the American stage needs actor managers. He points out that in London the principal thcatGrs are directed by their stnrs-lrviug, Tree and Alexander.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-19
MEN'S OVERCOATS, SUITS
 AND PANTS.
 and a lot of BOYS ONERCOATS AND SUITS.

We bought the above goods for Spot Cash at Sheriff's Sale for less than 50 cents on the dollar. and We place them together with the balance of our first Bankrupt Stock at the following Bargain Prices:
 One lot mems good working pants,
 guaranteed not 10 rip, worth 1.5O.
 our price soc One lot mems wool pants, regular ? 50
 goods, our price I26 One lot mems dress pants. regular $50
 and 400 goods, our price 2.25 One lot mems tailor made pants, regu- lar 6.O0-7 % goods. our price $50 Mems ll,wool overcoats. blue and black, 0dO0 10 500, our price S.0S Mems fine all wool overeoats, would be cheap at F 50, eur price 69O Mems fine custom-made overcoats.
 trimmed and finished very fine, worth 20 %. our price
 Mems all wool black cheviot suits. worth 9 % to 1000. our price 4.9a Mems fine all wool suits, worth SIs, Sl4, Sl5, our price 7.9O Mems genteel dress suits in fancy wor- steds in frocks and sacks. regular S2O goods, our price 1l5O Mems fine Prince Albert coats and
 vests. regular price Sl6 10 SIS, our
 price s.95 Boys suits. II 10 l9 in different styles, worth 4.50 10 $50, our price 29s Boys overcoats. all wool. Llack, blue. dark grey, are SlO goods, our price f 95 Boys fine dress suits, regular slOgoods. | Our.price 5.5 One lot of children's suits in different styles. worth ; jO, our price SC One lot children's suits in all wool and
 fancy mixtures. regular S4 and S5
 goods. our price 2.5(
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-19
OUR GIRLS.

After all, girls. the best way to get a husband is to pick out an eligible bachelor and listen with pleased air to every word he says.-New York Recorder.
 \ Chicago woman wept for a whole day and refused to be comfurted because some one had stolen her pug dog. Into each life some rain must fall.-Albany Argus
 The death of a young woman from tight lacing is rcportcd, but there is a strong suspicion that it is only an advertising scheme of the dress reformers, Chicago Mail
 Sibyl Sanderson has n sister who goes in for woman's rights. Sibyl does not bother about hers. She gets something like q, GOO worth of 'em every time she sings
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-19
At Foot Of Mt Ossipee.
AWinter Item From a
 Summer Resort.
The News Comes From FroZen-ir
 Centre Harbor.
On the Shores of Ice-bound Lake Winni
 pesaukee.

The lake which the aboriginal Indians designated "rhe Smile of the Great Spirit" and which the poet Whittier. has immortalized in song now presents to the myriad lovers of its summer beauty. for lorn and dreary waste of ice and snow, over which the biting winter winds from the bleak mountain tops hold high carni- val
 It is wonderful transformation from the summer lake known to tourists, and, as may we'll be believed, the chill and nipping air is prolific of those foes to mankind, kidney troubles. neuralgia and rheumatism. Naturally. therefore, a great de IdeTatum in this locality. as we'll as elsewhere, is how to cure these painful curses of the human race.
 One of the old residents here. Simon D Glines, of Center Harbor, N. H.. man known all over this section of the coun- try. has solved the question to his satis- faction, and his advlce and counsel have done no end of good to those who live ip frosty climates.
 ''It is with the greatest pleasure" he | says, 'that offer my testimony and ad- wee for the good of others. l had been tr, ubled with kidney disease for many years. l was afflicted with la grippe, which increased the kidney trouble.
 II was then attacked with rheumatism and suffered tortures. tried many doc tors and many remedies. Eyerythi nG failed to effect a cure.
 ''1 am now entirely cured of both kid. ney trouble and rheumatism. and I want
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-19
Another Wife Murderer.

HADpoNFIELD, \. J., Feb. 19.-In a fit of jealousy William H. Still shot and dan gerously wounded his wife Lavinia at their home here. He fired four shots, one taking effect ill the head and one in the arm The shooting occurred in the wife's bedroom in the presence of their children. Still then went to the house of Harry Gray, but Gray had been warned and could not be found It is alleged that Gray and the woman have been intimate The woman is in n precarious condition, Still eScaDetl
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-19
Tire In a Hospital.

MINNEAPoLIs. Fch I9.-Firc Occurrcd in Asbury hospital. a Methodist institution. There wero about 30 patients in the hos pital at the time and all werc safely rc- moved to St. Barnabas hospital, just across the street The big force of laun- dresses and nurses on the top floor was rescued with difficulty. The flames were extinguishcd bcforc the building had he seriously damaged Serious results
 some of the patientS are feared
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-19
The len1ncrats
O. and M. T. MALoNEY. PuHr1suERs.

ALREADY a cable scheme IS hatched to put up hundred thousand or less for a line to Hawaii and havs the government guar antee bonds for ten millions or so. IL is a nice. fat thing for the promoters if the consent of an amiable congress can be se- cured. The influence of the senate is counted upon to push it along. It is the embodiment of special interests so dear to the senate and a judicious distribution oi stock can make the interest still more special. But the people don't want it Either we build that cable on government account or we don't want any partnership n it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-19
WaterburyFire Alarm

LOCATION OF BOXES. The following are the Fire Alarm sIEna, dnder the new system: "a Rogers & Bro' Is Cor East Main and NiaRAra street. l-4 Cor East Main and Woloott road. I-s Cor High and Walnut streets. l-s CT hast Main and Cherry streets. I-7 Cor East Main and Cole streets. Fl Cor NoCth Elm and KinRsburT ssre%rs 9S Cor North Elm. North Main and 0rov,
 streets.
 2- Waterbury MAnufactar1ns company. 2-s Cor North Main and North streets. r Cor Buckingham and Cooke streets. 9-7 Cor GrBve snd Prospect streets. 9s Cor Hillside av~aue and Pine street 2-s Cor Johnson and WaserTille streets l-1 The Platt Bros 4 C." I. EsteEt=:S CEVox company EsovsmsE
 ment factoryl'
 Exchange place.
 s-2 Cor West Main and Willow streets s-4 Cor West Main and watertown road s-S Horse Car Railroad stables ss Waterbury Brass company s-7 Cor Cedar and Meadow streesR s4s Cor Grand and Field streets. Ia LJr Bank and Meadow streets Is Randolph a Oowes' *l-4 Plume < Atwood hanufastsrirE cum  s-2-I No Hose House s4s Holmes. Bc oth 6 HaydeRs." N3-t Cor Charles and Porter streets a-s Cor Simons street and Washington s~s Cor South Main and Grand stree4E. S-9 Cor South Main and Clay streets. t-s Waterbury Watch company 's Renedict & BUrnham Nanufaeturina
 cnmrany.' t-s Waterbury Buckle company" s-T Cor South Main and Washington sts Scovill Manufacturing company. s-9 Cor Franklin and Union streets ts Waterbury Clock Go. lease factory s+ Onr Clay and Mn streets. s-s Cor Iiherty and River streets s-7 No Hose House. s-s Cor Baldrin nd Stone street..
 On Bridge Ani MagIn Etreets- e-4 Ger pooiittle arsv and pahiin slR@ -sfrivaa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-19
Pug Dog Broke Up the Family.

NEW ALBANY, Ind, Feb l9.-Because his wife allowed her pug dog to kiss her and would not permit him the same priv, ilege Peter Bowman assaulted her. Two sons attacked him with clubs and fractur. cd his skull. The boys were arrested and placed in jail to wait tho result of his in, jIEieS which arc serious
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-19
LouisviIls's PurItanicaI spasm.

LOUISVILLE, Feb. l9.-As 0 result of the police work the names of $500 viola tors of the Sunday observance law were reported to Chief of Police Taylor. The authorities held conference and decided to make test cases in the various lines of business next Thursday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-19
Killed His Playmate.

NEW YORK, Feb, l9.-Charles JerOlo- man and Henry kannengciscr, l6 years old werc playing in the street, when Je- roluman was knocked down by his play mate and soon after died at his home in Lewis strcct. KannrngciSCr was arrCsted, although it is not believed he intended to injurc his companion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-19
He wants |. in the Hou.e.

Patrick Mullen. who works for the Gas Co. and lives at 3l7 River street. says: I was suffering from Q severe cough. I bought bottle of U-No Cough cure for 25 cents. and it cured me in one day. IL is the best cough cure ever used and I would nut be without . bottle of 1t.
 B-No Tonic Co. oAes, s1 South Main @.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-19
Looking For an Ex-rrsasurer.

SoUTHBuIDGE, Mass, Feb. 19.-Ths To- cation Of A. B. Goodier. ex-treasurer of the Southbridge Water Supply company, for whom warrant charging embezzle- ment has been issued. is still Q mystery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-19
n..nrcrea 90. 900 For mn Arm.

BOSTON. Feb. l9.-The jury in the case of Oliver Ia Plante of Pawtuckct, R. l., , versus the Warren cotton mills returned a verdict of '$6, 900 for the plaintiff The suit was brought to recover $a5, 900 dam ages for the loss of an arm which was caught in u belt in the cotton mills at Warren.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-19
Gummcre Appointed a Justice.

TRENTON, Feb. Ex-Governor Werts sent to the senate the name of William s. Gum mere of Trenton to succeed the late Jus tice Abbett on the supreme court bench, and the name of Abram C. Smith of Hun- tcrdon county to succeed himself as one of the lay members of the court of errors and appeals
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-19

@ We sell case after case of Hats without talking about it in our adv's, but we know a good thing and want you to call and see the styles.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-19
Died In Jail From Grief.

SHELBYvILLE. Ind. Feb 15.-Charles Le Follett was arrested hprs at the in- stance of his grandfather, William Spen- cer, charged with stealing $3o. He was placed in jail in default of bail and died. having grieved to death.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-19
Hank omci.l. Indrnteh.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. l9-Charles V. Raymond, president, and Edward NJ. Ray mond, cashier of the defunct Middletown National hank of Middletown, Pa, were indicted by the grand jury in the United States district court on charges of misAp- plying funds of the bank.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-19
Lima B0aIeRed.

LIMA, Peru. Feb lo.-The insurgents have surrounded this city. The govern ment troops are engaged in throwing up earthworks and barricadcs for the defense ef the canital
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-19
Railrnah Man Dead.

TOLEDO, Feb. le.-After an illness of several weeks duration Jacob S. Morris, 66 years old, superintendent of the Toledo division of the Pennsylvania lines for the past 20 years died at his residence in this mik
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-19
Cut His Antagonist's Throat.

RocKPoRT, Ind, Feb 19.-A fight oc- cured between Jack Spradlin and Bob Dougherty, both young men, at Oak Grove Church, three miles southwest of this city, in which Dougherty' s throat was cut from ear to ear. The quarrel was over an old
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-19
Famine Threatens East Africa.

LONDON, Feb. 19.-The Times prints @ dispatch from its correspondent at ZanZi- bar saying that on account of the failure of the crops and the ravages of locusts in German East Africa n severe famine pre- vails in that country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-19
The Electrical workers' Strike.

NEW YORK, Feb. 19.-It was thought that general strike in all building trades in this city would result from the strike of the electrical wire men, but at O meeting of the board of walking delegates it was resolved to defer action.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-19
Big Coal Breaker Burned.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Feb. Ie-The large coal breaker known as the William H., at Duryea. was entirely destroyed by fire.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-19
Queer Cause For . Strike,

OcALA. Fla, Feb. lo.-An the cigar makers of Marti City went out on strike on account of Teacher c. W. Wsshburn TO- fusing to admit oolored children to the free schools.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-19
DEBUTANTE BILL ME
HE WRITES OF HIS COMING OUT lN
 WASHINGTON SOCIETY.

This Leads to Comparison With ByEone Days, When Things Were More Primitive. A Letter From High Point That Shows Times Might Be Better.
 ICopyrlGht. lsoS. by Edgar ". Nye.l
 WASHINGTON. Probably ono of the greatest sources of regret that one can have occur to one, and one, too, that especially most keen ly feel, is that ones environments have been such that one is compelled to post. pono ones social dcbuting until middle age.
 Nature did much for me. and no doubt could easily have shone resplen- dent socially had l been ablo to come out about 20 years ago. when I was n lit
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-19
Weather Foreenas.

Threatening weather, but probably with. eut rain; southwest winas.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-19
FOR SALE.

The saloon formerly owned by Edward Beaulac. on Grand street, with fixtures and . piano. Also the four story frame build ing on Charles street Brooklyn district. Will he sold cheap if bought at once. By order of Probate Court. For further In. formation apply at < s- J.F. O'BRIEN'S
 Real Estate. Employment and Collecting of1ee, l25 Bank street, room 5, or to
 k.P. LAwLoR, Abbott avenue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-19

The "Youman" style, already on our shelves and the other popular Hats will be found with |. s. & co. as soon as the styles are brought out. We have all the popular prices in Hats, from 9Sc to $4.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-19

We can fit old or young, any size, short or tall, any shape or made to order at short notice.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-19
I-D Don't buy elsewhere before you look us over. We will save you
 BIG MONEY.

Remember, the sale is going on a, the