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National Republican., 1876-01-03

de24-td w. HOWARD. Sec.
YEA MEETING OF THE STOCK.
rs HOLDERS of the Washington and
Georgetown Railroad Company, for the election of
directors, will be held at the Office of the company
corner of First street west and PENNSYLVANIA ave,
nue., on WEDNESDAY, the 18th day of January
1876.
The polls will be opened at II m, and closed at
Transfer books will be closed on the 10th of jan
uary, 1876, and opened January l2 1876.
II. HURT, President.
c, NJ. KOONES, Secretary. deS3-td
National Republican., 1876-01-03

The Arcadidn, bright and entertaining
New York weekly, gives new evidence of pros
perity in its last number by its enlargement
and new dress. The Areddian is a critical and
literary journal of merit. 1t will now add to
its other attractions society gossip, stories aud
sketches, and other new departments of an at
tractive order.
National Republican., 1876-01-03

An "aristocratic" girl in Louisville smokes a
clay pipe filed with the strongest plug.-Bos-
ton Post.
We have been informed from time to time
of the remarkable immensity of the pedal ex-
trenlities those Louisville girls 60 to school
with, but this is the first intimation we ever
had of their depth, breadth of and general
capacity for drafting.
National Republican., 1876-01-03

hB OFFICE OF FIREMEN's IN.
- sURANCE COMPANY OF WASHING
TON AND GEORGETOWN.-RoomN No. 1, over
Bank Of WashIngton:-The stockholders Of the
Firemeu IS Insurance Company Will meet at their
once on MONDAY, january !, 1876, between the
hours Of 10 2. m. and p. m. for the purpose Of
electing thirteen Directors for the ensuing year,
de24-td G. W. HOWARD, Sec.
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-18
The Little Tiger.King.

The attempts made by adventurers tc amuse and interest the public are often moro ingenious than agreeable, and ii would be we'll if all those depending upon cruelty and oppression for success failed as signally as the intended per. formance in Paris of the miniature Tiger-King A respectable working woman was returning home one after noon, says a French journal, when a very little child, apparently prey to the widest terror, clutched her gown, cry ing: "Take me away, take me away !'' Looking at the little fellow more closely, she perceived that he was covered with deep scratches. "How did you get these9" she inquired. "From the cats," he exclaimed, "the four cats l'' An il-looking man now advanced and claimed the child; but at the same mo- ment a locksmith came forward and, rudely addressing him, said: "You have got 8 fine piece of work out of me, but you shall make use of it no longer;" and an altercation ensued, during which a little knot of interested persons, guided by the locksmith, made their way to the house whence the little boy had escaped. It then appeared that the child had been trained to act the part of dwarf in a miniature circus, in which he was to initiate Bidel, the lion tanner, on very small scale, by exercising his sway over a number of cats, stained to resemble tigers. To this end the unhappy little fellow was daily shut into cage, sup piled by the locksmith to his cruel guar dian, with four cats, whom he was di- rected to whip into submission, but who, after the manner of their kind when unable to escape, nearly tore him to pieces between them. While all this was explained to the spectators the in ventor of thezminiature circus managed to disappear.
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-18
Just the Difference.

A short while ago, says a writer, met with German of imposing personal appearance, who was pursuing his hum- ble calling of 8 barber in a humber basement. The mans face struck me with admiration; it seemed to have been made up of the best points of Hum boldt and Thorswalden. finally ex- pressed my surprise that with such natural ability he should be following the tonsorial art. "My friend," said the German, "I had some money once, and was most comfortably situated, but in an evil hour I met with sharpers who literally stole my property. I went to law, but could get no justice. When I lived in Prussia if called the emperor thief or a knave, would be put in prison, but no one in Prussia could cheat me out of cent. The emperor had his rights, and they were protected, and I had mine, and they were defend ed. Here in America, can abuse the President with impunity, call him a scoundrel or cheat, and no one arrests me, but I can't get any protection against scoundrels who invade my per sonal rights. If the sum total of the ad vantage of democratic institutions is the privilege of abusing the President, but don't afford me protection against swindlers, don't like them" "And neither do I, added the speaker.
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-18
A Romance of Chicago.

One evening pale, thin. woman meanly clad, was seen shivering on the doorstep of fashionable mansion on Ashland avenue. Her whole appear. ance betokened poverty and misery. The master of the house, comparative ly young man, clad in costly fur over. coat, ran up the steps at the same mo- ment and gave the poor creature a quarter, which she took with profuse manifestations of gratitude. It seems romantic, but it is fact that, eleven years ago, that young woman lived in compished and idolized daughter of wealthy parents.
 Two suitors sought her hand-one was fashionable young man, the other the plumbers apprentice, who, while visit ing her fathers lordly mansion to thaw out the water pipes, saw and loved the beautiful apparition. He profered his suit in blunt, manly style, told her that his time would soon be out, and showed her how the bills were made out to meet her objection as to his lack of fortune. The naughty and infatuated girl rejected his suit and married the handsome young man with whom she sat up housekeeping in the costly man sion on Ashland avenue. Wonderful are the alterations of fortune.
 The plumber rose steadily, became wealthy, and purchased the family man. sion, when the young husband was com pelled, through going short on No. 2 spring at an inopportune moment, to sell out his property. 1.-The young hus- band took to drink, and finally was buried in pauper's grave, and few evenings afterward his starving widow asked and received aims on the doorstep of a house formerly her own from the hands of her discarded plumber lover, now it's owner and millionaire.
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-18
THE EXPRESS ROBBERS.
How They were Prepared for their Nefa
 rfOus Work.


 riOus Work.
 Speaking of the recent attempt to rob an express car, which was so success fully foiled, the Toledo (Ohie) Blade says: As the gang were all armed to the teeth, and provided with every es- sential necessary to the successful rob- bery of the car, and subsequent opera tions in making their escape, it is mat ter of interest to the public generally to know what were the instruments and how they were made. A description written from the exit" itself is here with given. The "billies |" with which they proposed to assault or defend themselves are made of piece of lead about the size and shape of a small hens egg, woven around with twine similar to that used for trout line; the handles are from eight to thirteen inches ln length and about an inch in thick ness, made by braiding the twine round either piece of whalebone, leather or wood; there are straps of webbing from an inch to an inch and three-quarters in width, fastened on the handles at such an angle as to leave the handle straight in the hand while the strap easily rests around the wrist. This is favorite weapon with roughs, thieves, and assas- sins. It makes no noise and is readily used with murderous force, if desired, and can easily be made away with in case of arrest. Their revolvers were of the latest improved "police pattern,' ,'' carrying balls at least three-eighths of an inch in diameter. The gags, with which they intended to silence the mes senger or messengers, are made from the ends of maple broom handles, some six inches in length. The ends are flat tened, have notches cut near them for the purpose of attaching the ropes which were to fasten them in place. Cords remarkably pliable, of bed-cord size, some eighteen inches in length, are to the gags.
 Masks were prepared for themselves made from the tops of boot legs. There are holes for the eyes and mouth, and slits made perpendiculary for the nose. On the face and running across the nose are the mysterious letters K. K. K., and under the mouth the frightful motto, "Death." There were quite of pieces of soft half-inch rope, evidently intended for tieing their vic tims with. A key had been extempor- ized which would fit on a square bolt | such as door-knobs are attached to, and probably was fitted up for such pur- poses. The auger with which the holes were bored is an ordinary three-quarter- inch pod, with shank fastened upon the handle with a nut, and is such as car penters use for boring holes for mortis- | ing. There was the panel saw used on | the door, and another one of similar | make, only a little smaller, that could | be used for almost any purpose from en- arging gimlet hole to cutting off an | prison bar. There were no | 5ools for blowing safes or wedging them | open found with any of the gang.
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-18
A Dinner Dress.

A useful dinner dress, says fashion journal, may be of gray and blue faille. The skirt is of gray faille; across the back breadths are two bands of fine shir- ring of blue faille; these bands raise the skirt and form puffs. On the lower part of the train are four gathered founces bound with blue. The front breadths are blue, and arranged in i1ni- tation of quilting by means of small gray faille scarfs, trimmed with blue pipings, crossing each other and fastened together by knots; on the sides are bows and ends of blue ribbon. The Lamballe fichu is trimmed with lace. The blue sleeves are trimmed like the front of the dress, and finished at the wrist by 8 shirring corresponding with those upon the back of the skirt. The hair is dressed high on the top of the head, and low over the forehead; the top and back puffs are surrounded by beads. On one side there are four small loops of blue ribbon, two lying downward and two upward. At the back are curls, with blue ribbon loops and ends falling over the curls.
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-18
Cruelty to Children.

The New York Observer gives a just rebuke to over-indulgent parents, in a few timely words, to one of the class who belongs to the society for the SUD- pression of cruelty to animals:
 He is the father of one little girl now about four years old. He doubtless loves her dearly. He thinks that loving her is shown by letting the child have her own way. She has it. She is never restrained, never governed, never cross ed, always petted, indulged, and obey ed. The child rules the house. Father, mother, servants are all her slaves. What comes of it Is the child happy because she lords it over the whole fam fly. So far from it, she cries with pas sion or pain large part of the time. She is never contented She goes from one thing to another in constant series of searches for something to do that she ought not to do. And when she wants what 1t is impracticable to get-as the boy who cried for the moon-then she goes into tantrums and screams loud enough to split the ears of the neigh bors. Thus the family are annoyed; the neighbors are annoyed; the child is wretched, peevish, fretful, impatient. passionate, dissatisfied with every thing, and generally miserable. And she is very disagreeable. It was an ill-natured remark of Jerrold to mother who apol- ogized for her child crying in the par for: "Oh," said he, CT like to have children cry in company, for they are taken right out of the room" And whenever I visit my friend, and his child sets up roar, think of Jerrold, and wish that his observation were in accord with my experience, which it is not. and to impress upon child the duty of obedience is the first of all les sons
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-18
Agriculture in China.

Chinese agriculture is of the most primitive kind. A one handled blow, making small furrow and penetrating but a few inches below the surface, is drawn bya COW to which it is harnessed. But the most work is done with the tined hoe of large size, and the earth is thoroughly prepared for planting and sowing. Every foot of available ground is worked like garden. The side plain of the Yangtse, embracing an area of about three hundred by six hundred miles, and with an estimated population of twenty-five to thirty millions of souls, is one of the most fertile sections on the globe; it has been worked thousands of years, and by means of thorough irriga- tion and fertilization the strength of the soil is fully maintained, yielding two crops a year, almost invariably in abund- ance. Riceand cotton are the principal products, but some wheat and other cereals a;e also grown, variety of vege- tables and the various fruits of semi tropical regions. The Chinese get all that is possible from mother earth. The tea sections are mostly upon higher lands, but the culture is carried on ex- tensively upon the uplands which ap- pear in different localities in the midst of this great plain. Silk culture is also a great industry in some sections. There is no labor saving machinery; everything is done by the most toilsome hard work, and the rudest implements are employed for that purpose in all the processes of agricultural and manu- featuring industry. The ownership of all lands is vested in the government; they are leased to tenants for long period at stipulated rates, their rental averaging, perhaps, three to five dollars an acre per annum. Few horses are seen excepting those owned by foreign CTS. The Chinese buffalo is employed largely for the transportation of the pro- ducts of the soil and articles of mer- chandise. They are larger than ordi- nary bullocks, their large fiat horns run ming backward from the head, reaching nearly to the neck. They are harnessed to great carts, and draw very heavy loads; often they are packed like camels and led by coolies.
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-18
How Scandal Grows.

This is the way scandal grows and spreads A young Pennsylvania pastor boarded in the same house and roomed with dry goods merchant, and was ire quently in his friends store, and often assisted him. Not long ago he boug ght forty-nine cents' worth of goods, leaned over the counter, dropped two-dollar bill into the money drawer, and took out the change. Some customers saw him, guessed he was stealing, and circulated the story in the village. And from this speedily grew the tale that the young pastor was veteran till tapper, and had raided on nearly every money drawer in town. But the church and the pastor went straightway to work and traced the scandal back to it's starting place, the storekeeper and his two clerks explained the circumstances, vote of confidence was unanimously passed, and the little village is quiet once more.
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-18
The Maine Liquor Law.

The new liquor bill before the Maine Legislature prohibits the manufacture of intoxicating liquors under penalty of $500 fine or six months hard labor, and for the second violation both the fine and Imprisonment, or 8 year of hard labor. The exception is that anybody may manufacture cider from apples grown in the State. and sell it in quan- titles of gallon and upward. The bill is severe on people who have liquor for any purpose. Liquor may be seized at any time, in any place, and destroyed at once. The burden of proof that the article is not intended for sale rests with the owners or claimants. No mat ter how the case is decided, no action will be permitted to recover liquors seized and destroyed. City marshals may enter all dwellings,, and, if he finds liquor, may then and there pour it into the gutter. A marshal can awaken pas sengers in sleeping car to search their carpet-bags and smash their fiasks. The penalty for selling is not less than for making. A second conviction carries imprisonment with it, and clerks and assistants of persons who sell liquor are to be treated as principals.
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-18
A Misunderstanding.

At the breakfast table the other morn ing Detroit landlady gave MT. Jones Q severe look and said
 MT. Jones, I understand you have been circulating injurious reports about my house." ,....
 How, madam ?'
 "I understand you said you had used better butter than have hers to grease wagons with" .-.. ..rt 7,
 " did say so, madam, but not to in- jure your house. have used better butter, madam, to grease wagons, but wouldn't do it again, I'd sell it to you P
 She accepted the apology.
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-18
Items of Interest.

l To oontide too much is to put your lemons into another mans squeezer.
 The main building at the Centennial will be decorated with ten thousand silk flags. '#. .... s"
 Tragic satire 1 The author of The Art of Becoming a Millionaire" has just died of starvation in France.
 An English medical journal says that women are getting the monopoly of neu- ralgia Because so much of their heads is exposed to the air.
 "The mob which is now travelling through the country under the name of the Indiana editors, is what the Indian apols Sentinel calls them.
 Some spectators got to blackening each others eyes at Staten Island dog fight the other day. The other dog very sensibly stopped fighting to look on.
 At Fort Wayne, Bernard Martin, "after eating his supper sat down to read his paper and dropped dead" The paper is believed to have been the -. Some people will be over polite. "Don't trouble yourself, can find the way myself" ooh, nonsense, my dear; I'm very pleased. indeed, to show you | out." .-. -.. ......-.., .,..r--, A poor but intelligent man named Tompkins, now tending bar in Montana, claims the poem Beautiful Snow" Let him take it and be happy. It's no affair of ours. ''1F s. ". 'an
 One of the brightest signs of the times, and which proves that the ten dencies of things, to-day, are, in the main, healthy, is that the people are growing to love facts. .o... .-,..-..a Chinamen stand by each other in this country. Those employed in shoemak- ing in North Adams have contributed out of their scanty earnings $347 to defend one who is entangled in law in Nevada. . ..-.. ..... . ..-..-.... ,.t
 Augustus" Oh, Adele, Adele, why cast my love away for sordid wealth :? Adele" But, Augustus, childhood is so sweet, and think what experience he has already had" .+ 'a- -'a -sf
 The creditors of Boston bankrupt hesitate about accepting twenty-five cents on the dollar on the fiimsy pretext that the bankrupt went to the meeting of creditors behind stylish pair of horses and a driver in livery.
 The report of the Rhode Island State auditor shows that in 8 population of about 250,0 ,000 there are 101 ,635 deposi. tors in savings banks. The assetsin the saving banks are $53, 272, 731, and were increased about three millions in 1874.
 "For One Only" This, gleaming from the back of each parlor chair, is what met the astonished gaze of Mary and Charles upon their return from meeting Sunday evening. It is said to have been the work of an economical mother. =. .- ..... .-s.-..
 Two old ladies, who were known to be of the samo age, had the same de- sire to keep that same number conceal ed; one used, therefore, every New Years day, to visit the other and say: [" Madam. have come to know how old we are to be this year" .. et .o
 Santa Fe, the largest town in New Mexico, has population of about 5, 1000, fve-sixths of whom are natives, and the balance Americans, Israelites and Ger mans. The Israelites carry on the larg- est business and control the trade. Three or four Mexican stores are the sole representatives in trade of the na tives, who are an indolent race.
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-18

Two Weeks Off.

Two Weeks Off. Did love her ?" Jack, my boy;
 Yes, with all my heart, sir. Two short weeks of summer joy; Then we had to part, sir. Silks and jewels blushed and smiled r. One of the fashions scholars; :a Jack, the rainbow round the child Cost 8 thousand dollars. Summer spreads us royal feasts; What of winter weather? Butterflies and working beasts Can't be yoked together.
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-18

THE SPRING ELECTIONS. The State elections of the Presidential year begin with the three New England States, New Hampshire, Connecticut and Rhode Island. New Hampshire holds her election in March, the other two in April.
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-18

When dealer asked lad, who came with a basket and wanted three cents worth of coal, why he didn't make it five, the boy replied "Dad never was any hand for speculation.
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-18
mOuTn0Te. Masonic Brethren. Citizens,

When the procession had arrived on the bottom of the elevated lawn on the Potomac, halted. the infantry marched toward the Mount and formed their lines. The Clergy, the Ma sonic Brothers, and the citizens extended to the Vault, and the funeral service of the Church was performed. The firing was repeated from the vessel in the river, and the sounds were echoed from the woods and hills around.
 Three general discharges by the infantry, the cavalry and the fourteen pieces of artillery, which lined the banks of the Potomac back of the Vault, paid the last tribute to the eminent Commander-in-O Chief of the Armies of the United States, and to the departed Hero.
 The sun was now setting. Alas the SON of GLORY was set for everl No-the name of WASHINGTON-th American President and General. will triumph over DEATH The un- clouded brightness of history will illuminate the future ages!
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-18

Of the 3aDOO persons employed in watch making in Switzerland one-third are women.
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-18
The Burial of Washington.

The following story of the funeral services on the occasion of the burial of George Washington we cut from the Kingston (N. Y.) Gazette, January 4th,
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-18
CHORUS.

Punch, brothersl punch with care! Punch in the presence of the passenjarel"
 Mark Twain makes the above lines the subject of lengthy article in the Atlantic Monthly for February but what it is all about seems to puzzle everybody.
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-18
Punching.

Conductor, when you receive fare, Punch in the presence of the passeniare! A blue trip slip for an eight-cent fare, A buff trip slip for six-cent fare,
 A pink trip slip for three-cent fare; Punch in the presence of the passenjare
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-18
WASHINGTON ENTOMBED.

WASd1NdION ENIOMBED. 1 GEORGE TowN Dec. 20.
 On Wednesday last the mortal part of | WASHINGTON the Great-the Father of his country and the Friend of man, was confined to the tomb, with solemn honor and funeral l pomp.
 A multitude of persons assembled from many miles, at Mount Vernon, the choice abode and last resting place of the illustrious chief There were the groves-the spacious avenues, l rnansion-but alas the august inhabitant aDds soto no more That great soul was gone. His mortal part was there, indeed but ah how affecting how awful the spectacle of such | worth and greatness. thus to mortal eyes fallen! Yes, fallen fallen! In the long and lofty portico, where oft the Hero walked in all l his glory, now lay the shrouded corpse The countenance, still composed and serene, seem | ed to express the dignity of the spirit which lately dwelt in that lifeless form. There those who paid the last sad honors to the benefactor of his country took an impressive-a farewell view. On the ornament at the head of the coffin was inscribed, SURGE AID JUDIcrUM : about the middle of the coffin, 'GLoR1 DEo;' ; on the silver plate .--,
 GEORGE WASHINGTON,
 DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 14th OF DECEMBER,
 1799. Et. 6S. .t..-.. .
 Between and 4 o'clock the sound of artil- lery from vessel in the river firing minute guns awoke afresh our solemn sorrow-the corpse was moved-a band of music, with mournful melody, mellowed the soul into all the tenderness of woe.
 The procession was formed and marched in the following order: a
 SsSs5sE; {SsssatEy, With arm. reversed.