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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-24
HOW TO CARE FOR THE EARS.
Some Plain Rules For Avoiding a Com
 mon Mistake

Some Plain Rules For Avoiding a Com
 mon Mistake.
 The disgusting habit of using tooth picks and hairpins in the ear is attended with danger. If the wax presses against the drum of the ear, producing seIsi- deafness, it should be removed by inject ing warm water. A small syringe in the hand of an intelligent person will bring the relief desired On no other occasion should the ear be meddled with, except to keep it clean. Tho wax that lines the narrow passage between the external ear and the tympanum is put there for a definite purpose. It is as bitter as gall and thick and prevents insects and for eign substances from crawling or blow ing in. If it is removed, the delicate or gan is exposed to dangers that may de- stroy the hearing.
 One should not sit with tho ear ex- posed to draft. If the position can't be changed, the ear should be covered. It Is not dangerous, as many people SUD- pose, to get water in the car while bath ing. A bath that invigorates the entire body will often strengthen the hearing. In case of colds and bronchial troubles often the eustachian tube, a small pas sage between the throat and middle ear, is closed by inflammation, and the per son has difficulty in hearing Whatever cures the throat will clear the tube.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-24
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A TRUNK WITH CHINrz COVER.


 plane the blocks to fit the slope of the trunk. They should be so placed as to rest against the wooden cleats across the top. As the table must always be lifted from the trunk whenever one wishes to use it, such clothing as will not be fre- quently needed should be kept there.
 If the trunk is required for constant use, the table is out of the question, but pretty chintz cover may be made for 1t and slipped over the trunk, according to plan illustrated and described for The Household: Measure the top, cut the material to correspond and border it with box plaited ruffle about three inches wide. Under this gather a deep founce reaching to the floor and com pletely hiding the trunk. Sew strong tapes to the top of this flounce, under heath at the four corners, and insert small screw eyes in the trunk to tie them to. In this way the lid may be raised without removing the cover. The screw eyes will not mar the trunk and can be easily removed when packed for travelling
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-24
OH! FOR STRENGTH!
Weak Nerves, Tired, Exhaust
 ed Bodies.
The Complaint of Thousards
 Upon Thousands.
Health and Strtnsth ara. Within
 Your Grasp.
Dr Greene's Nervura Makes
 You Strong and Welh
It is the Great Resto ative of Brains and
 Ne.ves

Oh. those nerves of ours, how they do hothHr Us Weak. tired and nervous i \ the complaint everywhs-e We overwork dissipats. weaken our bodies ruin our health and finally break down. SIerplsesness and indigestion are early symptoms, for the nerves are too exhausted and irritahl. tp permit Test. and the stomach top weak to digest food
 It k nerve and brain exhaustion which makes the brain tired, and the arm nerve- less. tthe limbs trembling, the muscles W. ak and the whole body without strength, energy or ambition. It is loss of nsrv. abd vital power which is slowly but surely snappinR the very life itsclf, and unless help is sought from the right source. the end will be shattered nt rvss, insanity, with softening of the brain nervous prostration heart failure, ,psralysis or premature death.
 Beware of such symptoms A we'll known druggist, Charles W. Eggl-stop. Esq. 329 Pa'k avenue, Worcester, Mass, suffered from nervous prostration and all its terrible symptoms. He writes the fol- lowing letter telling what he knows is the best way to get well.
 50 ne time ago was taken with nerv- ous prostration, I suffered terribly with my nerves and could not go to sleep al sll. became fearful exhausted, my stomach was in a terrible condition from dyspepsia, and I could eat hardly any, thing,
 I used several medicines but without benefit. Being in the drug business n.y. self, and having my customers speak in the highest terms of Dr Gresne's Nervura blood and nerve remedy, determined to try it. After taking only Une-half bottle I began to feel much better.
 a.T slant sOunHIv Of niubf ,,,v aYna tite was splendid, After taking three bot ties. ate three square meals a day and had not the slightest distress My nerves were perfectly strong. and felt like a new man. being completely cured of all my troubles
 ''Out of the respect bear the manufac- turer of Dr Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy. and my deslrH to have the sick and suffering made we'll and strong, heartily recommend 1t to people who are sick. l must certainly it recommend to people who are the same as I was. nervous and inclined toward dyspepsia and indi- gestion. and supering from not being able to sleep we'll at night"
 As this letter is from dealer in the medicine, his word is authority on such matters Everybody knows that Dr Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy is the great leading medicine of the age. Take it and you will be made strong, healthy and vigorous. Doctors recommend it because it is the prescription of a we'll known physician, and because they know it cures.
 Dr Greene the most successful special ist in curing nervous and chronic diseases, discovered 1t. He can be consulted free, personally or by letter, at his office 35 West l4th street. New York City.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-24
Hard to Please.

Kicker Cat stamp window, summer of lS93)-It's a alarmed shame to try to work off these big, ugly Columbian stamps on the people. It takes two men and boy to lick one of 'em, and they re no good anyhow. Take these back and give me some red ones
 Samo Kicker (at same stamp window O year and half later)-No Columbian stamps at all? You ought to have put a lot of them away when the government quit printing them. You might have known there would be q demand fer them from fellows that want them for relics and forgot to save any themselves. They were the best looking stamps that were ever turned out anyhow. You haven't got any at all? It's alarmed shame!-Chicago Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-24
THE TATTLER.

Miss Sarah Tatum of Trimble, N. J., shoots muskrats for living.
 President Cleveland s Christmas present to his wife was pair of gold side combs set with diamonds
 When in evening dress. Mrs. John Jacot AstOr often wears a reviere of diamonds cncircling the edge of her bodice.
 Mrs. Reginald de koven and her sister, Mrs. Chatfield- Taylor, are charming con. trasts-one is fair, the other dark, and both are tall.
 The first woman to be appointed a rail. road division surgeon is Carrie Liebig, who will have charge of the Northern Pacific at Hope, Ida,
 Miss Frances E. Willard's mother said to her when she first began her social re. form work: Be quiet, my dear. We are not born to reign, but to wrestle.''
 Countess FCstetics de Tolna, who was Miss Haggin of California, has just passed the examination for a master certificate in France, which enables her to command her own steam yacht, the Tolna.
 Mrs. Ogden Mills, so 1t is said, is going to elevate or purify Gotham society. She began at Newport last summer by being ultra exclusive and out-McAllistcred Mo Allister by snuhhing him and his.
 Mmc. DreyfuS, with the faith that worn. en invariably display under similar cir cumstances, refuses for a moment to be- licve in her husbands guilt and has ex- pressed her intention to follow him to his place of exile.
 An American, Mrs. Alexander Gre9er is tho proud possessor of sables as rich and as rare as those owned by the czarina of Russia, This winter Mrs. Greger's furs form a lining and deep revers to a long pelisse of rich dark ruby velvet
 Mrs. Frederic Goddard, who is famous for her uniQuo entertainments, has set the fashion of "Tangerine teas" whereat hostess md guests, clothed in costumes n la Tangier, fecline upon divans and sip tea and munch sweets from tho orient.
 Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Sherman of Sala- do Is one of the most successful bee keep CTS in Texas. She adopted bee culture in 1870 and mas since sent to the markets ev- cry year thousands of pounds of honey She Is regarded as an authority upon the science of bee culture.
 Mrs F. T. Barnum is in England and Is in private hospital on account of i'll health. She has ordered the sale of the mansion in Bridgeport, which the great SAAS"AAAoh hou OuIt 4OE ueE dkpeE pldDS or her home in England, and which was just completed when he died.
 Mrs. Esther Morris, who was chiefly in. ssrumental in securing to Wyoming wom. en the right tn vote, is known in that state as Mother Morris She Is 30 years old. native of New York and has lived in Wyoming for s7 years She still pre- sides over her sons household
 Mrs. Theodore Havemeyer has one even. ing dress made in Louis XIV style that Is simply stunning. The skirt is of apri. cot satin, with hands around the bottom of silver eallcon. It opens over a front of white satin embroidered In silver and pale pink. The cOrsage is of plum coIored vel. vet, with trimming of old English point lace.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-24
AT THE BICYCLE ACADEMY.

 Twas at female cycling school, Where bloomer costumes are the rule And fairy forms. in trousers hid. Essay the bike as she is rid A rare and radiant vision shei A dream, a song, Q rhapsody To whom none other there was like, Came forth to tame the festive bike She cast about n bashful glance, Gazed at her wiry steed askance Then eyed her bifurcated skirt And wondered if Q tumble hurt. Then at the masters stern command She grasped her bike with trembling hand A gasp, a sigh. with anguish pent, A bounce, boost, and up she wentI Prate not to me of dire alarms, Of fire and floods and martial arms. For depth of woe there's nothing like A frightened female on a bilxeI She stuck, she strained. she vainly stroye To make tho pesky pedals move; She pumped, she pushed. turned Ghastly
 white
 And worked both feet with all her miGhti Aha, she starts; she seems to feel A thrill of life along her wheelI But, oh, bump, a zigzag slumpi Girl. bike. spokes, legs, all in a lumpi
 New York Evening Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-24
Enectual Warning.

It is we'll known that certain vaga- bonds desire nothing better, especially when the cold weather comes on, than to be arrested and locked up in order that they may be taken care of for awhile.
 One of this fraternity succeeded in getting himself arrested for vagrancy, and on the way to the lookup he was so much overjoyed by the prospect of not having to sleep in the open air that he behaved somewhat boisterously.
 keep quiet, threatened the police man. ''If you don't, I'll let you go. ''- Youths Companion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-24
Had an Item.

II have an item for the reporters, " he said as he entered police headquar. ters at midnight
 None of them here just now," re- piled the sergeant, but I'll take it down."
 "All right. Begin by writing down that respectable citizen was last night making his way homeward."
 "Yes."
 ''The stars were moro or less obscur- ed, and the moon shone fitfully"
 ''I have it."
 He was within three blocks of his domicile when he was suddenly &C., costed by strange man who sprang out of an alley"
 "Go on."
 ''The desperado demanded the citi. zen's money or his life, and as he spoke he f1ourished club ip the air. The citi- zen is man of nerve and courage, but being taken at disadvantage he hand ed over his purse.
 II see
 ''The purse contained only 2 cents, but what the citizen complains of is the principle of the thing. He would respectfully but firmly ask"-
 "Yes, know.'
 "You know what he would ask?"
 Certainly. He wants to ask, Where were the police?' The police were some where else, of course. Sorry they weren't there. but can't help it. Good night. my friend ''
 Guardian of the peace of the sov- ereign people. good night" replied the man as he buttoned his coat and walked out like crowbar provided with legs. Detroit Free Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-24
New Jersey Legislature.

TRENTON Jan. 2+.-Thc senate passed bill requir ng all deeds of real state to be plotted on city atlasos before Icing re- corded in the county clerks office Tho senate then nd burned to meet next Mon day night.
 In the house tho following bills were passed: Senate bill to prevent the spread of contagious d senses: house bill provid- ing for the annexation of Morris township, Morris county. to the city of Morristown; house bill to repeal the act of 1892 provid- ing for tho publication of tho names of de- linquent taxpayers in Newark and Jersey City; house bill to amend the borough act The house then decided to give the Direct Legislation league hearing noxt Tu",day afternoon and adjourned foS a week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-24

HooD's Puts cure all Liver Ills. RiliouI cess. Jaundice. Indigestion. Sick Headache.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-24
Still Better.

''Out ill Oregon, said a man from that state, "the air is so clear that you can see tho peak of Mount Shasta, in California, from the peak of Mount Hood. in Oregon. distance of 276 miles.
 Here ill the east wo can sec much farther than that"
 "Oh. come now"
 Its fact. Tho moon is 24o. 900 miles away. but we can sec it on Q clear night. Life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-24
STATE LEGISLATURES.
DoinGs of Day at Harrisburg. Albany and
 Trenton.

Trenton.
 HARRISBU Re. Jan. 24.-The senate has adopted resolution providing for the ap- pointmcnt of joint legislative committee to investigate tho management of the in sane hospitals at Eorristown and Wer- nersville against which charges have been made involving the system of bookkc ing. making of contracts, health of in mates and other matters
 RemonStranCcs were filed in both branches of Iho legislature from citizens of Alleghany county against tho passage of the bill providing for tho consolidation of Pittsburg and Alleghany City
 Bills were introduced requiring pawn brokers to make report daily under oath to the police department of all articles pawn ed, together with description of the arti- cles and the persons pawning them. and providing for the creation of board to have supervision over electric companies.
 Memorial services were held by the sen- ate on the dca:h h 6f Senator Ross of Bucks county, tho leader of the Democratic mcm- bers of that body.
 bill was also reported making it a misdemeanor for any teacher in tho pub lie schools to wear any religious mark or emblem or garb of any kind in tho school room.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-24

JUDGE CowELLs bill providing for the
 taxation of church property contains one
 section that ought to condemn the whole
 measure in the eyes of 8 fair minded
 people, In the first place, any legislation
 tending to tax church property is bound
 to be vigorously opposed by those who be- lievs that the more churches and religious institutions there are in any community. the better will be the morals of the peo- pie. But aside from that, what is the meaning of the proposed exemption to the amount of s15.000? Read between the lines this provision looks like a vote catching scheme. It is a well known fact that the property of any one religious de- nomination in many of the small towns in the state is not worth SIS, ,OOO, and there fore not liable to taxation under the pro. posed law. Such being the case not so much of an argument would be needed to secure the support of the country mem- bers for the measure and the sufferers would be the religious societies in the larger towns and cities. This is mani. f-Stly unfair. It is in line with the rotten borough system of Connecticut. which gives the few inhabitants of the small towns as much power in law making as the hundreds of thousands in the cities. It means practically that thousands of people in Waterbury must pay taxes on their s.church property. while as many church gocrs. distributed among twenty or thirty towns, go free. Any law which places a tax upon religion is rspua- nant; the proposed bill is worse in that 1t
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-24
A BLOODY FlATIRON.
Evidences of n Double Murder Discovered
 In Connecticut Town.

Evidences of n Double Murder Discovered
 In Connecticut Town.
 EAST THOMPSON. Conn, Jan. 24.-Jerry Stashkowich. the Russian Pole against whom suspicion pointed for killing his wife and her 7-year-old son. was arrested at his home at the outskirts of the town by Sheriff Bates. The woman and her son disappeared on Jan. 13, and nothing has since been hoard of them
 From the fact that Stashkowich had previously threatened the life of bis wife, the authorities began an investigation of the case, and on searching the premises found fatiron covered with blood and also blood spots on the floor of the house. No traces of the bodies can be found. and the officers arc still searching for them. Stashkowich was taken to jnil at Thomp- son. where he will be given a hearing
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-24
Doubtful,

The intellectual young lady looked over her glasses at the average young man and asked suddenly, How old would you take me to be?"
 The average young man fell into train of thought. ''I wonder" said he to himself, whether she wants to be rated five years younger on tho score of her looks or five years older on account of her brains? Darn these advanced wo- men nyhowH'-Cincinnati Tribune
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-24
A COVER FOR THE TRUNK.
How to Transform Trunk Into Piece i.
 Furniture.

How to Transform a Trunk Into a Piece of
 Furniture.
 At its best trunk is an unsightly ob- ject in room, but it is often a neces- sary one, particularly if the closet room is limited. With a little ingenuity it may be transformed into dressing table or a writing table. If the trunk is fiat, cover it with a board little larger than the top of the trunk and cover this with some pretty print or dimity, with a rufie to fall over it to the floor. Upon this can be placed the toilet articles or writing materials and books, as prefer red.
 If the top of the trunk is rounded, in- stead of fiat. procure four blocks, nail to the four corners of the board about fonr inches inside of the outer edge and
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-24
New York.

ALBANY. Jan. 2I.-The bill giving the mayor of New York city the power to re- move the heads of city departments was rushed through the assembly. In the sen ate Senator Cantor presented & minority report of the joint committee on finance of the senate and of the ways and means committee of tho assembly on tho investi- gation of the state bureaus. In 1t he ob- jects strenuOusly to the abolishing of the bureau of labor statistics and for the reor- ganization of the state board of mediation and arbitration
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-24
Accident at A Funeral.

PITTsBURG, Jan. 24-An accident oc- cured at the funeral of Peter Saladin at Ellsworth, near here, which may result in the death of two persons. A long line of carriages followed the body to tho oeme. tery. On descending a steep hill tho horses attached to a carriage occupied by Mrs. Stroup and Mrs. Wonhorse, sisters of tho decrased, with their husbands, became frightened and vcered to one side of tho road, which was a solid sheet of ice, rolling over precipice. The men were uninjured, but both of the women were seriously If not fatally hurt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-24
MOTIide1,

''oh. Jaggs. protested MrA Lush. forth. ''I did so hope you veIld come home sober tonight
 Glad l didn't" thiekIy responded Mir. Lushforth
 'Is is worth the effort of gsttin tank ed any time to be able to see good look in woman 'zyoI are double. "-Indian- apolis Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-24
A Career Ahead ns Hin.

T am ruined, |" said the ambitious young artist II have tried my best to paint fine pictures, but have failed. Now let me retire from the profession. {"
 Nonsense, said his critical friend. Your failure is suspicious It shows your opportunity to turn imprassionist and win dazzling success "-OhicaRo Record
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-24
Changea HIS Tune.

Two passengers on a western train became involved in a controversy which waxed so hot that one of them called the other liar. Whats that-a Harp And he was on his feet in an instant. "Yes, liar. was the emphatic re- sponse, Tor my name ain't John Smith of SInithville "What-the hardware merchant" The same" "Mr. Smith, l am delighted to meet you. represent MT. Sharpedge 6 Co. of New York and can show you a line of samples that will make your hair curl "-Texas Sift- in0s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-24
T l1f lrmpcrat.
O. and N. T. MALoNEY. Pus1zuuxas.

THE twenty-four distinguished citizens composing the state senate will find that they have 6 larPe-sized contract on hand if they make any further attempts to ex- ercise censorship over the press of Con- necticut. It is sign of weakness in 6 public man to "get mad" because of criti- cism of his official work, and it is sad to note that every senator of Connecticut is affected that way. The threat to exclude the reporter of the Bridgeport Union from the floor of the senate. because the editor of the paper saw fit to criticise one of the members, will never be carried out. It was pure bluf. a mere expression of what some of the members would like to do if they only dared Whether or rot cur contemporary's criticism of the Bridgeport senator was unjust has nothing to do with the case
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-24
Knew His Business.

That's the seventh time this morn- ing, said the shoe merchant as a GUS toner left the store, that you told mo in tone of voice that couldn't escape being overheard that a woman remind ed you of 'Trilby.' '''
 'Yes, replied the new clerk, "and that's tho seventh woman that I've sold a pair of shoes to Washington Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-24
MEMS OVERCOATS, SUITS AND PANTS,
 and lot of BOYS OVERCOATS AND
 SUITS.

We bought the above goods for Spot Cash al Shrriff's Sale for less than 30 crnts on the dollar. and We place them together viIb the balance of our first BankruDt Stock at the following Bargain Prices:
 One lot mems good working pants.
 guaranteed not to rip, worth ]. 50,
 our price soa One lot mems wool pants, regular 2. 50
 soous' our prlce 1.2s One lot mems dress pants, regular $50
 and 400 goods, our price 2.45 One lot mems tailor made pants. regu.
 lar ooO-I OO goods. our price $50 Mems all.wOol Overcoats, blue and blacL.
 uO to 500, our price s.o5 Men s fine all wool Oyercoais. womb
 be cheap at l2 50, eur price 6oo Men fine custom-made oyereoats
 trimmed and finished very fine.
 worth 20.00. our price iOeO Mems all wool black cheviot suits.
 worth co to 1000, our price 4.92 Mems fine all wool suits. worth SIS.
 Sl4, Sl5, our price 7.9O Men s genteel dress suits in fancy wor-
 steds in frocks and sacks. regular
 S2O goods, our price II5O Mems fine Prince Albert coats and
 vests. regular price SI6 to SIS, our
 p;ice o- Boys suits. II to 10 in differen, styles.
 worth 4.50 10 $50, our price aa5 Boys overcoats, all wool, black. blue.
 dark grey, are S1O goods. our price 4 95 Boys fine dress suits. reg,:lar slO goods.
 our price 55 One lot of children's suits in different
 styles, worth 2,50, our price I.s9 One lot children's suits in all wool and
 fancy mixtures. regular s4 and Ss
 goods our price sO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-24
In the Eutura.

! know . maiden passing fair, With soft blue eyes and golden hatr. About her form Q mAckintosh Protects her from the rain and sIoSh Her soft blue eyes look into mine Each morning when I reach the lin0 Conductress on Q trolley eairs,
 She is . maiden passing fare.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-24
Making Sure.

Whatever induced your uncle to marry the widow of a man who waa hangeds
 Simpson-He has been married to widows before and said be was tired of having the virtues of former husbands flung in his face. .-sheRsla Tslaaraph.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-24
Inappropriate.

Committeeman (to public. .schoolteacher) He was thinkin O putin up Q nice motto over your desk to encourage the children What do you sayi How would Knowledge Is Wealth" dor
 Schoolteacher-That wouldn't do The children know how small my salary is - Household Words.