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Weekly Chillicothe crisis. (Chillicothe, Livingston Co., Mo.) 1878-19??, 1882-11-23
A Ncar-sighted Horse in spec aclcs.

Sew York Sun
In paper on near-sightedneSs read
before the New York county Medical
society last evening, DIR. w. +. Mittcn.
dorf told of fine horse in Berlin that
became intraclable, and on examination
proved to be suffering from myopia.
The owner had II pair of glasses made
for it, and it became rs tractable rs
ever. American students, DIR. Mitten.
dorf said, are not SO subject TO near.
sightedness rs German students. Sc.
dentary occupations and want of cXer.
else dcvelope myopia, and women
therefore, are likeler than men to con.
tract it. 1t generally sets in in child.
hood; rarely appears after 81 years o.
age. Blindness often follows neglect
oft. Glasses should be worn early il
life to prevent its progress. They
should be rather weak than strong, ant
slight blue tint is dc csirablc.
Weekly Chillicothe crisis. (Chillicothe, Livingston Co., Mo.) 1878-19??, 1882-11-23
GENERAL ELECTION.


Tie Next House.
From present returns, which may be
regarded as reliable and correct, tho
next national house of representatives
will stand as follows:
RECA ApITITI ALTON
Weekly Chillicothe crisis. (Chillicothe, Livingston Co., Mo.) 1878-19??, 1882-11-23

Democratic majority over Republicans. ....H
Democratic majority over all. .g..........1S
Fusion majority over Republicans. Ia
Weekly Chillicothe crisis. (Chillicothe, Livingston Co., Mo.) 1878-19??, 1882-11-23

nB-Dlamond Dyes are so perfect and SO
beautiful that II Is pleasure to use them.
Equally good for dark or light colorsi 10 cts
Weekly Chillicothe crisis. (Chillicothe, Livingston Co., Mo.) 1878-19??, 1882-11-23
MISSOURI.


81 far as known the next legislature will
stand as follows;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-11-22
Habits OF the Otter.

Otters as is we'll known have, like seals,
a great affection for their young: and this
they show in divers ways, more especially
when they have to defend them from being
killed or captured; and in the latter case,
should the cubs be carried off in boat, the
old one will follow them with wailing
noise for miles down the stream they dwell
in, showing all the time such distress as is
painful to sec. We find the same thing
when we are hunting the otter, should the
one that Is up prove, unhapply, to be a fc
male with young-when. hard and fierce as
all dog otters die, as Il rule, no dog will die
harder than she will if her cubs arc close
by, or she is then protecting them. OF this
affection on their part | was lately remind
ed, and also of the statement | more than
once heard, that offers may bc seen ''at
play when it is carly in the season-that is
when the cubs are young. Though fierce
by nature, they can be tanned rs pets, and
interesting ones, too, they make, as not only
can they be taught to catch fish as you want
them, but also to bring them to YOU. One
such pet that heard of had been reared
from cub till he gotto live chiefly on bread
and milk, and to bring to hand fish from the
pool. lie was quite domesticated coming
to call land would play with the cats and dogs;
the only thing they had to mind being to
watch him closely in the young pig time,
his weakness being pork but. apart from
that weakness, he was well behaved OF
tiers, of course, feed chiefly on fish, but as
at times they are fond of little variety
they prey also on water rats, frog and wild
fowl-such as moorhens, ducks and dippers
and thus they lessen the wild duck broods.
OF fish-to which they arc quite as dcstruc
tive as is the polecat to game-thcy eat but
n flake from the back of the neck, and there
fore kill many where one would suffice, did
they feed more fully upon them and if in
their breeding time fish arc scarce they will
leave the water for the moving grass to
pick up what they can. which is often young
pheasants or partridgcs. In streams fire.
quented by them fish dread otters and it
is no uncommon thing to find, by otter riv-
crs, shoals of fish lying on the Shinglc. and
so dazcd and frightened do they seem TO he
that you may easily pick them up; for as
an otter will chase especially trout
for seven or eight miles up the river, they
will at last, to escape him. fling themselves
out ofthe water. The otter, rs a rule, hides
and sleeps by day, ,"and is on the hunt at
night, when, as he slips into the water with
out Il splash, and his dark coat hides him,
he is generally sure of his prcy.-PictoriM
[Or{d
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-11-22
Websters Weakness as an Etymologist.

Prof. Lounsbury, of Yale, returns to the
discussion of the 'Problem of Spelling Re-
FORM" in the December Century, and shows
up the absurditieS Of the present spelling, as
we'll as of some of Noah Webstcr's iladvscd
changes;
Webster had just enough of that half
learning which enables Il man, when he ar
rivcs at correct conclusions. to give wrong
reasons for them and il was Il natural con-
sequence that there should be mixture of
truth and error in his statements One
noted instance may be cited. In the edition
of 1S2S bridegroom appears rs brid"goom and
the existing form is censurcd as gross cor
ruption which ought no longer to remain rs
reproach to philology. 1t may be asked,
Why? Because the second syllable is de-
rived directly from the Anglo-SaXon gun4a,
which means man, and the letter has
ctymologlcally no business there whatever
so far rs regards the derivation, the answer
Is well enough equally true it is that, if the
pronunciation is to be considered. there is Il
good deal of business for the letter r. But
Webster went on TO add that the corrup-
tlon sprang from conlounding the groom
otthe compound bridegroom with the sim
pie word groom !: so that bridegroom. as
usually written, instead of being brides
man, really means brides hostler-
position to which the humblest of
suIt"rs could hardly be expected to look forward
win longing eyes, at any rate rs permanent
situation. For the original of groom accordingly.
he abandoned Europe and vcnturcd into Asia, and
and there found Persian word gcrma. meaning
hostlcr.' This he captured and impressed into
service and made it do duty as the ancestor Of
groom: though when and under what circum-
stances it took its journey of several thousand
miles To reach the English he did not think it
worth while to tell us There is scarcely any
reasonable doubt that the groom of our simple
Word and of the compound is precisely the same,
an having been inserted in it. rs in ragrant,
Aoarsc, and several Other words
Strange to say, this weak and absurd etymolo-
Slz'nS is even to this day spoken of with respect
ny many of WcbStcr's critics. who have no fcein g
oHt horror for the conduct of the man that could
seriously propose to spell center with er instead Of
r. 1t is hard thing to say of work.which has
taken up the greater part of the life time of an
earnest student, that it is of little value; but
There is not the slightest doubt that nearly all of
mehscrs supposed pathological discoveries were
She mercst rubbish, and all differences based upon
''cn' in regard to the proper method of spelling.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-11-22
FANCY GOODS.
G.. NE. ADAMS,

We occupy our largo and handsome new store
S9 King street, Sarepta Hall Building.
Mems Neckwcar-Our assortment is always COM
pletc, showing at all times the latest novelties
from the markets of Paris, London and New York.
Corsets from SOC. to $3.50 per pair. Special
attention is called to our new improved Corsets at
$1.OO.
Merino Underwear, the largest and most choice
assortment offered. Prices 2Oc., Csc, 4Oc., Soc,
65c., 75c., $1.00 to $3.50 each.
Gloves in Kid, Silk, Dog Skin, Castor, Ringwood,
and full line of Updegrafs.
Hosiery-Constantly receiving something new,
Balbriggan, Cotton, Merino, Cashmere, Fancy
Stripes and Solid Colors
Notion Department.-Shirts, Collars, Cuffs, Sus-
pendcrs Towels, Napkins, Handkerchiefs, Ger
mantown and Saxony Wool, Zephyr Worsteds,
Buttons, Pins, Dexter Knitting Cotton, Skirts
Night-G Chemise and Drawers. Ribbons
Laces, Shaws, Hair Brushes, Combs, Perfumery
Soaps, Ruflings, Rufs, Fans, Jewelry, Embroid-
cries, Spool Silk and Cotton, Belts Knitting Silks
and Canvass c. NJ. ADAMS,
aug29 SO King ST., Alexandria, Va.
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CEILING OFF STOCK OF FANCY GOODS.
Owing to the increased demand for HOOP
SKIRTS, which we are selling in large quantities
in Washington and Baltimore, our entire stock of
FANCY GOODS will be sold at and below cost.
Goods marked down in plain figures. THREE
SHOW CASES FOR SALE.
my17 JAS. FERGUSON, 1O6 King st.
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w 4. JOHNSON & CO.,
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
And Dealers in
ALL KINDS OF LIQUORS,
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The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1882-01-07
SATURDAY. JANUARY Z. 1882.
Found Dead,

Edward Bardy was found dead a
short distance from the road, near
Beaver Greek, on Friday afternoon,
Soth ult. Coroner Hyde was notified
aud he summoned a jury and held an
inquest on the body. The only in
formation elected by the inquest was
that the deceased appeared to be a
tramp. He was seen in the vicinity
on the previous day walking along
the road. From the marks on the
gravel it would appear that he had
crawled on his hands and knees for
some distance from the road and
scrambled around considerably as if
in agony. There were no foot marks
around or evidences of any wounds
on his person other than some slight
scratches on his face made by the
bushes. The verdict of The jury was
to the effect that death resulted from
exhaustion and exposure. Letters
indicating his name were found in
his pockets from Denver, Kansas
City and England.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1882-01-07
Parlor Orchestra Ball,

On Wednesday next. Jan. 11th, the
Parlor Orchestra will give another
of their popular hops at Blake's hall.
These parties being entirely informs al
and quite Inexpensive, have been de-
clared to be the most enjoyable given
this winter. As. there is no ice to
break the pleasure begins with the
first quadrille and only ends when
the dancing ceases at midnight.
Strangers and parties who have been
unintentioRally overlooked by the in
vitation committee will make appli-
cation for invitations by postal to the
Parlor Orchestra. Tickets 81. so, for
sale at Stones dry goods store.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1882-01-07
PERSONAL.

| Mrs. Hartwcll was quite sick this week,
but is now convalescent.
Miss Maud Canfeld returned on Saturday
last from her visit to Denver.
Mr.. J. A. Hoxie left on Tuesday tor q
visit to his old home in Maine.
Mr.. Al. Unthank LEFT on yesterdays train
| for his former home at Spiceland.
| Mr.. Joe Costlow came in on Wednesday, 8
train after q long visit with friends in the
| east.
| Mr.. Ira Garfield and his son Mr.. Isaac
Garfield, made short visits to their families
this week.
Mr.. A. B. Hoxie and wife, of Saguache,
will winter in Canon.
Mrs. DR.. Bradbury returned from Sa-
ter in Canon.
Canon to one of Mr.. McCandless' ranches
near Florence.
Mr.. Chas. Morrison, assistant cashier at
Exchange Bank, spent several days in Dem
yer last week.
Mr.. Geo. M. Mitchell, Of the grocery firm
of Mitchell & Co., visited Coal Creek ON
business this week.
Mr.. o. B. Smock, Of the 6rm of Sewers,
Smock Co., returned on THURSDAY from
business trip to Kansas City.
Mrs. II. w. Fisher, of Denver, who was
visiting with Mrs. Prentiss for two weeks,
left for her home on Saturday last.
Mr.. Dueber, deputy warden, left on
Thursday night for Trinidad, to bring back
the four escaped conyicts recaptured there.
Sherif-elect Jones made New Years
call at the RECORD office. He assumes the
duties Of his Office ON Tuesday the 10th
inst.
Mrs. Jas. M. Bean passed through Canon
on her way to Coal Geek from Silver Greek,
where she went to attend the funeral of her
| father.
MIR. Alex. Meyer, who was formerly with
Mr.. P. G. Helm. returned to Canon on Mon
day accompanied by wife which he se-
cured while on visit in Germany.
Mr.. T. NJ. Harding, Of Harding Bros,
visited Denver last week and returned ON
Saturday. He missed the masquerade ball,
but says he had pleasant time In the cap
| ital
| Mr.. and Mrs. Crumley started on Wed
nesday for Columbus. Ohio, where they
| formerly resided. A number OF friends
| went to the depot to bid them farewell and
= pleasant voyage.
Mr.. Cornwell came all the way from Sill.
yer Cliff on Saturday last, to attend the
candy pulling Of the wish-bone Club,
which was held at the residence Of Miss
Enpleman
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1882-01-07

Mr. A. G. Bowen, who came here for the
benefit of his health about six weeks since
from Iroquis, Ontario, died at seven o'clock
on Tuesday morning. He was in q very
feeble condition when he arrived here, ac-
companied by his devoted wife. His re-
mains were taken back to his former home
on Tuesday night. He was genial and
estimable gentleman and made cordial
friends of all who knew him. He had
served as accountant Of the large locomo-
tive works of the Grand Trunk Railroad at
Kingston. Ont, for the past twelve years.
The company gave him six months leave
OF absence with full pay. During his short
stay here he had made many warm friends
who regret his death, which however,
seemed Inevitable.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1882-01-07

This fourishing society gave ban.
quet to its members and select num-
ber of invited guests, in Phelps store
on last Saturday evening. The sup
per was very elegant affair and was
highly enjoyed by all who partici-
pated. Vocal and instrumental mus
&c was furnished by Mr.. and Mis-.
Utter. A cake containing valuable
gold ring was voted on at 10 cents a
vote and realized the handsome sum
of $62. 1t was one of the leading So
cial events of New Years Eve.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1882-01-07

A gentleman who expects to reside here
for some time and who has had considera-
BILE experience in getting up theatrical
companies and who has large wardrobe
suitable for several plays, intends organiz-
ing an amateur dramatic company. It will
require eight gentlemen and about four la
dies, and 1t is hoped that q sufficient num-
Der will join to make the arrangement a
success. The plays will be strictly drsmat-
ic and Of the higher order, and the gentle
man who intends organizing the company
hopes only to make enough to pay expen.
ses aud furnish considerable amount Of
pleasure for both performers and audience.
Those OF our citizens who would like TO
join such an organization should meet At
Blake's Hall tonight at 8 p. M, or address
postal to the RECORD box.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1882-01-07

On last Saturday afternoon an impromptu
shooting match was organized by Mr.. 4.
Sell and attended by many of our leading
nimrods. 1t was held on the open space
around from the soda springs and the prizes
were turkeys, geese and chicke6s. Among
those who were successful in carrying OF
prizes were w. H. Murray, Thos. s. Wells,
DR.. Craven, John Jennings, w. T. Read,
Charles Helm aud Others. The distance
was one hundred yards and the shooting
was pretty close. To win, fellow would
have to pink the eye OF a Woodchuck at
least
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1882-01-07
The sporting fraternity OF Colorado q

The sporting fraternity of Colorado are
agitated over proposed prize fight for
$4,000 and the feather weight champion
ship of this state. between Jerry Mahony,
Of Coal Creek, and Harry Morgan. of South
Pueblo. One hundred dollars forfeit has
been deposited and the fight is to take
place In five weeks. The same parties
fought in Leadville in 1879, for the light
weight championship Of the state when
Morgan defeated Mahony, but the latter
feels sore about it and has been thirsting
for Morgan's gore ever since. A short term
in the cooler on low diet might tone down
their ardor.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1882-01-07
MARRIRp.

{ CURTIS s-GnENr--By Rev. Mr.. Bar
Der, Mr.. James Curtis and Miss Emma
=. Client.
{ DoRsEf-SToNE-On Jan 1st, 1899,
by Rev. E. G. Dodge, Geo. NJ. Dorsey
TO LIZZIE u. Stone, both OF Chsffec,
Colo.
IDRACK ETH 1ARRIs-On January
2nd, at Buena Vista, Colo, by Rev.
Mr.. McDade, Mr.. Thomas Drackctt,
Of Buens Vista fnd Miss Anna Harris,
Of Canon City.
{ uousror Coal
Creek by Justice w. j. Phillips, Mr..
Hugh Houston and Miss Margaret
Morgans.
(OwxN6-ArTEBERy-On Dec. IS,
at tho residence Of Mr.. Ross Corp, by
Rev. d. r. Moore, Mr.. WIN. X. Owens
and Miss Betty 8. Attebery, all OF
Hardscrabblc.
lMCD0NALD-H HUTCHINSON Dec.
2bth, at Oak Creek, by Rev. II. b.
Morris, WIN, Mcdonald TO Mary
Hutchinson.
{ TooY-srkJNoER-On Dec. 26th,
BY Rev. Harvey Linsley of Hsrdscrnb-
bIe, ct the residence OF the ondciating
clergyman, Mr.. Devella A. Toof, OF
Beaver Creek aud Miss Mary A.
6trIDger, Of wetmore.
1 WILsoN-CHAMBBILAlw-On Dec.
u, by Rev. D. G. Psttee, Ne. Marion
@. Wilson and Miss Mary T.. Cham
berlaiu. s
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1882-01-07

The four convicts, full account of
whose escape was given in last weeks s
RECORD, have been recaptured. They
led their pnrsners merry dance
while it lasted. They rode the horses
they took with them, while they
were able to go and when they were
played out the fugitives took to heir
heels. They were captured near
Trinidad and now their agony will
begin afresh.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1882-01-07

There is desire sho wn by num-
Der of young men and ladies of Can
on, to attend dancing school IN the
evcning instead Of the afternoon.
Such as would like to join . class
that would meet every Saturday
night at an expense Of not over el 90
per month, will meet At p. m, to-
night. at BIsks's Hall.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1882-01-07

A letter received from Beaver
Creek tells Of shooting match ON
Dec. 18th, which resulted as follows :
Geo. Toof, first choice A. L. Stanley.
second and fourth choice Mr.. Camp
bell, third choice, and w. r. Bates,
NTH choice. Mr.. Bates won two tur-
keys aud Mr.. Toof one. The sharp
shooters are good marksmen and are
auxious TO meet our cafion team.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1882-01-07
Real Estate Transfers.

Mr.. J. A. Miller sold to j. II. Har-
rison, lot 3, block 1, A. Macon addi-
ton.
Mr.. Henry Belknap sold to John r.
Witcher the undivided one-third of
lot IA, block IL, city.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1882-01-07

Fifty-two persons dined with Un-
Gle Tom Pennington, at the CONNER
cial Hotel, on New Years day, and
about the same number took supper
with him. Uncle Tom set up the
roast beef and plum pudding in the
real old English fashion, with the
usual accompaniments of turkeys,
geese and chickens.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1882-01-07

City Marshal Frazier is a high
kicker ON his taxes. He was heard
to remark this week that his taxes
this year amounted to 1920, and If
they should increase in the same ratio
another year, they can take his pro-
perty. The Marshal should remem-
Der that those who dance should pay
ehe fiddler.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1882-01-07
How the Taxes Are Made Up

As the question of the taxes is just
now receiving considerable attention
from the rate-payers, the following,
taken from the treasurer's books,
showing the various items which
help to swell the taxes to $3.70 on
each 800 of taxable property will be
found interesting:
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1882-01-07

Mr.. Arthur, who died of cancer,
was father to Mrs. DR.. Jas. NJ. Smith,
of Coal Creek, and Mrs. Jas NJ. Bean,
whose husband was of the firm of
McIntire e. Bean. Mr.. Arthur had
been resident of Colorado for II
years, and had wide circle of
friends and acquaintance, who knew
him as an upright man and a good
neiphbor.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1882-01-07

A public meeting Of all persons interest
ed in sustaining the public Reading Room
and Library is called for next Tuesday eve-
ming, at the reading room In MIR. Dennis
Photograph Gallery, at 1880 o'clock. 1t is
to be hoped that there will be full atten-
dance and some steps be devised to sustain
this institution. 1t will be disgrace to
the town II 1t is allowed to die for want OF
support. Let all our best citizens turn
mt
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1882-01-07

"A mistake occurred in the an
nonncement of the high school
in regard to the admission
Of six year old children into the pub
lie schools. Under o regulation late
ly adopted by the Board. such class
will be formed at the middle of the
term If necessary.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1882-01-07

There has been much speculation
and many animated discussions as TO
who is the belle of d. street referred
TO in last weeks REcoRD. There are
so many rival claimants that the
RECORD has no desire to raise a hor-
nets nest about its ears by deciding
the question.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1882-01-07
Business Personal.
BE NOT DECEIVED bv a

BE NOT DECEIVED by sp-
pearances Into the belief that
the old reliable Fremont Coun-
ty Bank Is still doing business
at their former location In the
Mcclure House block. The fact
Iis they have moved their business
to their new building one and
one-haIf blocks west.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1882-01-07
MILITARY POLL-rAx.

Each person over 81 years. .......... 81 90
County poll tax, each person between
The gross taxes for Canon City foot
up thirty-seven and onc-fourth mills
on the dollar, or three dollars. and
seventy cents and one.quarter mill on
the hundred dollars.