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BYRNE.-on Tuesday, April %, 1884, at 10
o'clock a. M, Katie Byrne, In the 2OIh year OF
her age.
ROURK.--On tho morning OF April 30, 1891,
Mrs. q. Rourk, artor painful illness.
sNoOK.-On April %, 1884, az $40 n. m,
Dennis Shook, formerly OF harper's Ferry, w,
Va, In the Gath year OF his age.
THOMAS,-On April %, 1854, at 3 80 p. M,
Mrs. Nancy Thomas, born In Lancaster County,
Va, aged 81 years.
ANDRRsoN.-on Wednesday, April 23, 1884,
at 7;15, OF Brlght's disease, Mrs, Helen h. An
derson, aged Al years.
Funeral Friday, at 3 p. M, from the resi-
dence OF her son, Arthur d, Anderson, 1920
Tenth street northwest. Friends OF the famlly
Invited.
lLoulsvllle (Ryl papers please copy.I
EDMONSTON.-Nea Potomac City, Va, Mrs.
Mary Ann Edmonston, In tho 56th year OF her
|shge, daughter OF the late Henry Trunnel, OK
GEORGETOWN.
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SOUTH WASHINGTON.

Mr.. John Mcdonald is making preparations
TO erect dwelling on l. street, between Four.
and.a-half and Sixth streets southwest, which
Will cost 1000.
Mr.. d. Tourney will put up a store at the
corner OF Third and streets southwest cost
Ing about 800.
The funeral OF the late II. n. Taylor, who
died on Tuesday, In the doth year OF his age,
took place this afternoon from the residence OF
Mr.. J. II. Bird, his brother-in-law, corner OF
Sixth and streets southwest, at O'Clock.
Mre. Eugene Fugitt, OF No. sos Four.and.a.
half street, died this morning between q and
z O'Clock, at her residence, after an i'll.
ness OF about week. The was born in Stat
greater part OF her life sho lived In South
Washington and was greatly ,esteemod. Sho
leaves four young children. The time OF the
funeral has not been yet eet,
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MARNEEN.

HARRIEs-LANaLEY... Ion the 23d Instant at
the residence OF Mr.. II. Il. Humphrey, 1913
Eighth street northwest, by the Rev. j. A.
Price, George II. Harries 10 Lizzie Lang
ley.
SIMPSON GRAY.-At tho residence OF the
BRIDES mother, 3l3 street northeast, by
Rev. John Chester, d. D., Henry X, Simpson TO
Mary Il. Gray, both OF this city.
ToN-CAMPBELL.-on April %, 1891,
at the residence of the brides mother, Sl5
East Capitol street, at n. m, by the Rev. Alex
Kent, A. u. Lawton, OF New York, and Rosa.
mond Il. Campbell, OF Ohio.
POLK-MoORE.-0n April Is, 1854 al
d. Blackwood, Mr.. II. Il. Polk, formerly Of
Wadesboro', and Miss josie A. Moore, OF Wash
ingtOn, ID, q,
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What English Papers Say of the
wheat Question.

LONDON, April 21.-The daily papers In their
commercial articles this morning, commenting
upon the fall in the prices OF wheat In the
United States and tho report that the decline
has been caused by stories OF increased pro-
thority OF several OF the best English CONNER
cial authorities that there is no reasonable eX-
pectatlon that India will within n generation
become formidable rival to the United States
in the supply OF wheat. The reasons given arc
the difficulties attending all efforts to popular
ize modern farming implements among the
people, the insufficient character OF Indian Ia
Dor and tho inferior quality OF Indian wheat
az compared with American standards.
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PROPOSALS.
DROPOSALS FOR PLYER PUNCHES
IL FOR POSTAL NOTES.
PosroFFIcE DErAnIMExr,

WASHINGTON, ID. O., April II, 1881.
Sealed proposals Will be received at this De-
paTtment until IL O'Clock noon, on Saturday, the
18th day OF May, 1854, for furnishing 1900 Plyer
Punches for postal notes, to be delivered at this
Department on or before the 10th day OF June.
1881.
The punches to be furnished by the successful
bidder mnst conform In every respect TO the sam
pie whit may be seen and examined o. the of
lice of the Superintendent of the Money Order
system, Postofiice Department, Washington, d.
NY; Philadelphia, Pa; Chicago, ILL.,, and Bos-
ton, Mass.
All proposals are to be made in accordance
with the printed forms and specifications, which
will be furnished on application by letter to the
"superlntendent of the Money'Order system
whom bidders should address their sealed pro-
posnls marked on the envelope, Proposals for
PuncheR."
A decision on the bids will be made on or be-
fore the goth day of May, 1884, the right being re-
served 10 reject any or all OF them.
w. q. GRESHAM,
aplO POstmaster.Ce neral.
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THE TEMPERANCE CAUSE.
Clements Lodge of Good Tenn

Clements Lodge of Good Templars.
Clements Lodge of Good Templars enter.
tained Its large number OF friends at an open
meeting on last evening In It's beautiful lodge.
room at Washington Hall. Every lady present
had provided herself and wore a dainty apron,
necktie matching, which was deposited with
the committee, to whom the gentlemen present
applied for these souvenirs, which also served
as an Introduction to tho lady who had
contributed 1t. Meriiment reignei SUI.
preme, and many were the pleasing
and at times laughable incidents OF the even
Ing. The company enjoyed several selections
OF vocal and instrumental music and variety
OF games as well as an elegant collation. served
by the ladies OF the lodge. or tho many
social attractions that have in the past been
furnished by this lodge tho meeting on last
evening was perhaps tho most thoroughly
enjoyed. The lodge Will attend the public
meeting at North Carolina avenue, which Will
be held under the auspices OF the order.
Public Meeting.
This evening the order OF Good Templars
viii hold public meeting at the North Caro-.
llpa-Avenue NJ. L. Church, cornor OF Eighth
street and North Carolina avenue southeast.
This meeting Will be the initial one OF series
10 be held ct the same church on each sue
ceeding Thursday evening, and everything
Will be done to mako these meetings such as
10 merit The attendance and attention OF all
interested in the cause of temperance.
Fidelity Lodge, No. III, Anac0stin,
admitted seven new members and transacted
large amount or new business last night mud
had q fraternal visit from Rescue Lodge. IN.
der the good OF order remarks were made by
Bro. Taylor, W. O. Il. OF Rescue Lodge, aud
Brothers Barrick, Murray and Gray, of the
same lodge, and by Brothers Reed and Pogsli,
OF Anacostia, recitation by Miss Shelton, aul
organ solo by Miss Dorsey, Of ARrcostla.
Edmonston,s>xvenu Shoe Store,
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The Cuban Revolutionary Leader.

CARLOS Aguero, the Cuban revolutionary
leader, Is man below the medium height and
Neigns 0hiy ABOUT ITO pounds. He has black
curling hair ana a small mustache which
turns up AT the ends. His smiles are grim and
there rs Q look OF lerceness about his face, but
Ordinarily ne Is the most harmless person I'm.
aginable In appearance. Aguero belongs 10 a
wealthy family In Puerto Principe. He 10 not
yet 80, and has been In arms against Spanish
authority In cuba almost continuously since
doubts his bravery,
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FINAN CIAL.
To.dny,s stock Quotations.

TO-dRy's Stock Quotations.
Tho following observations OF the transac-
tions in the financial market to-day, together
with the opening and closing quotations, are
furnished by the banking-house OF II. ID.
Cooke, ir, Il Co., 1920 street, Washington,
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owing to the storm the attendance at the
cooking. main In Norfolk yesterday was not 80
large as II otherwise would have been. Only
about ono hundred people were present, but
they were OF the betting fraternity, and much
money changed hands on the result. Instead
OF fourteen chickens being matched, as an
nounced Tuesday night, there were fourteen
lights arranged. Six of tho mains were fought
yesterday, Washington winning three and
North Carolina three. As Washington won
yesterday that side stands one ahead In the
MAN,, The North Carolina rules are OBJ
served.
The first battle was won by North Carolina.
Washington showed ginger red cock, weigh
Ing fourpounds ten ounces,and North Carolina
nobco med gray Weighing four pounds nine
ounces. The second battle was won by Wash
iDgton, that side showing black red, weigh
Ing four pounds eleven ounces, and North Caro-.
lima light gray, Weighing four pounds eleven
ounces. Tho third fight was won by Washington
with dark ginger red, weight four pounds
thirteen ounces, against North Carolina blue
red OF four pounds fifteen ounces. The
fourth battle also went In favor of
the Washington parties, who showed blue
red OF four pounds thirteen ounces against a
North Carolina red OF one ounce more. rho
nth battle went TO the old North State, and
the sixth and last battle also went TO North
Carolina. All the battles were well contested
and afforded nno spsss'and at times consider
Three hack GaRts followed, tho Washington
parties winning 10. kTo'day saHcH Regular
main. @ ~
EdmOnstO2sssHvenue Shoe store,
943 Penn. isse., "opens Saturday, April 20.
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where HOys are Trained 10 Wicked
nQaa.

This morning In the Police Court white
man named Christy Mysack, who keeps a
northeast was charged with keeping dis.
orderly house, and the case went over until
next Wednesday, on motion OF Campbell Car
rington, for the laefense. OfIlcer Branaans
alleges that the defendant allows small hey5to
drink, curse and Swear nd plaYsFsof on his
premises. ~ sgss
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The publishers Of Rutied9e'S Monthly ofror
twelve valuable rewards In their Monthly for
May, among which Is tho following:
We Will give $50 TO the person telling us
how many times the word Paradise occurs In
the New Testament Scriptures mot the New
Revislon,) by May 10, 1884. Should two or
Will be divided. The money will be forwarded
TO the winner May 10, 1884. Persons trying
for tho reward must send twenty cents In silver
mo postage stamps taken) with their answer,
for which they will receive the June M0Rthiy,
in which tho name and address OF tho winner
OF the reward and the correct answer Will bo
published, and In which several more valu.
able rewards will be offered Address RksIF
LEDGE PUBLISHING COMPANY, EastQp.Kea,s
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Frank Fauth and Mary V. Hopkins.
Ed. A. Snlf1ln and Ella V. Walters.
John j. O'Day, OF this city, and Mary j, Big
gin, OF New Brunswick, MI.
W. II. Burton, OF Montgomery County, Nd,
and Edna Atkinson, or Prince Georges County,
Md.
william Lemly and Mary Wheeler.
George Il. Cashell, OF Montgomery County,
Md, and Mollle q. Wilkerson, OF Charles
County, Md.
Marion NJ, Fowler and Adelaide Brldwell
Lemuel Low and Mary Il. Soper, both or
Prince Georges County, Md.
John A. Harley and Hester l.. Mann.
Frederick Harris and Bette Jones, both OF
Prince William County, Va.
j. +. Pierce and Yirgie Il. Taylor.
EDWARD NJ; johnson and Gertrude O. Mudd..
James W. Rankin, OF Philadelphia, Pa, and
Annie ]. shanahan, OF this city.
Geo. NJ. Boyd ana Clara Esch.
II. X. Simpson and Mary Il. Gray.
George ii. Harrles and Lizzie s. Langley.
Silas Donaldson and Jennie Mahoney.
jackson Petit and Mary Il. Thompson, both
OF Fairfax County, Va.
Thos. Brooks and Rachel HILL
John o. Dorsey, OF this city, aud Mary FltZ-
hugh, OF Fredericksburg, Va. -
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DISTRICT COURTS.

EQUITY CouRT-Justlce Cox,-Cady vs.. Law.
Ter; n. Il. Waggaman made party defendant.
Byrne ys. Byrne; rule on complainant or
dered. Washington Beneficial Endowment
Association VS.. Wood, administrator; clerk
ordered 70 pay $3.50 to +. S. 4 II. Co. Hyde VS..
Fitzgerald; order yacating reference TO tho
General Term.
CIRCUIT CoURT-Justice Hagner.-Distrlct
OF Columbia vs.. Metropolitan Railroad Com
pany; on Dtai -
ORAuKL COURT - Justice Wylle.zaRaltlck
Cox, uRllcensed bar, pleaded gpIktyf fined
rial. sunny ." S"P0'''''' u
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skin in the workshop..spss

good health. II long hours .6fe6hfnement In
close rooms havei .enfsSS4sd his hand or
dimmed his sight btssfm at once, and before
some organic trovf4 appears, take plenty OF
Hop Dltters. LUs5sykem will BIO reIuvenated,
his strengthened, his sight become
clear, Ajpfthe whole constitution be built up
10 RAfgher working condition.
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CHICAGO, April 24.-The grain markets
vance of 21sc. over the opening prices; corn,
A@iAc.; cats, Ac.i pork, 15c, and lard, 1870.
higher,
The causes OF the advance were good weather
reports from tho West bad weather in Europe
and better prices In London and Liverpool.
May wheat closed 00A bid; May corn, 50;
May oats, 327s; May pork, 1890; May lard,
SS121b,
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To Make Butter Dealers Pay I'll.
ceuseS.

Detective RAN and onlcer Breen, on tho or.
der of the Commissioners, made a descent on
the butter merchants In the Centre Market for
being unlicensed produce dealers. This class
Of dealers are said 70 have never taken out
produce dealers licenses. The result OF the
raid was the swearing out OF warrants In tho
Police Court this afternoon against all the but
ter merchants In this market.
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WALL STREET GOSSIP.
Facts ana Figures Presented TO trhe
Critics. Readers To-day.

NEW YORK, April "a.
Tho bears we're in high feather at tho Wind
cor last evening, ana Cammact, Woerlshofrer,
Travers and French had O reception In the
reading-reom. They argued that unless strong
hands came 10 the assistance Of the bulls this
morning further heavy break In prices was
Inevitable, and there was no balm for the bulls
laet evening.
The weakness in Erie was ascribed to an nc.
cusation by The Farmers Loan X Trust Com.
pany that tho new $5,000,000 collateral trust
Issue, authorized yesterday by the governing
committee, was upon the same property GOV.
cred by former mortgages, but this is denied
The brokers' had an idea last night that the
10000 W. Union stock sold by Enos yesterday
was for cammack, but the latter denied It and
eeid that he had sold no telegraph stock In
three months, and didn't deal In tho article.
member OF the board, who deals exclu-
sively in W. Union, says that Mr.. Gould'e
brokers bought the latter yesterday, every
one eighth down.
1t is reported that extensive liquidation has
begun In the Northern Pacific stocks for the
account OF holders who have heretofore boon
aided by individual members OF tho old pool,
caused by tho decline In oregon Navigation
disturbing loans, and now the securities must
The largest room traders were about evenly
divided upon the market last night. Some OF
the Oldest traders said that II prices were
lower this morning they would buy for re-
nctlon, which invariably follows n decline OF
ard 2 per cent. They argue that this Is about
oil tnero is IN tho present movement, aud
every time that the market Is shakon II will do
TO pick up good stocks. The whole market Is
futlously oyersold, tho commission houses
cay, ana nobody pretends to deliver u. Pacific
stocks upon short contracts.
Sidney Dillon tells his friends to pay no at.
tentlon TO the private Chicago messages gen.
orally from grain houses reporting unsur.
mountable differences between the o. u. Il Q.
end tho U. Pacific, as they have no opportuni-
ties for knowing anything about the matters
under consideration and arc generally gotten
up for bearish effect upon the stock market.
He further remarked to n press reporter that
the earnings OF the q. Pacific Co. for April
were large and satisfactory, after making nj
lowance for tho deduction OF the St. Joe 4
Western business and FREQ construction traflc
for the short line road last year.
The high Joint committee OF the Trunk Line
had q harmonious meeting ut Fmk's office
yesterday and the Penna. Central people said
that they expected TO finish up 80 as to go
home to .mOrrow night.
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The chicago Markets To-day.

CHICAGO, April 24.-The grain market
opened lower on better weather reports from
the wesr. Wheat opened iac. lower and corn
&c. lower. The market soon became stronger,
however, and there was q reaction OF 7ac. In
wheat and 1hc. in corn. The advance In wheat
was caused by cables reporting colder weather
In England and on the Continent, and an ad
vance of Sd. In wheat in Liverpool. May
wheat opened at S7asc, and ie now SS1hc. May
corn Mt b2aic.: June onts at 329sc.; May pork
10c. lower at $1075. Lard-June, 1910.
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EIMaIss''s Specially

OF beVetuf IAfW0f shOes not handled by any
DINER hQiEB In the city. Edmonston Co.,
I35(ghu 1871 i street. Avenue store, ola
sRassnsy lyania avenue.
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Fidelity lodge. No. I'll. Anacos,in.
The Norfolk Cocking-Main.

EdmOnstOn,s>xVenu Shoe Store,
o13 rvhparave, "opens Saturday, April 90
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@hfcf OF the Treasury Appointment
nIuFaEon

Secretary Folger to-day appointed Mr.. Con.
slant s. TrcDltt OF New York, as Chief OF the
appointment Division OF the Treasury De.
partment TO succeed Mr.. John d. Butler, re.
signed.
MIR. Trebltt has been the assistant chief Of
that Division for six years, ana has.been IN no.
sponsibie Government positions, chief clerk OF
the Pension ONCE, etc., for twenty-one years.
He is n conscientious onclal and is highly
respected.
Mr.. David Kollett has been promoted from
an VI 500 clerkship IN the Appointment DIvl-
sion to tho position OF assistant chief OF that
division TO I'LL tho vacancy caused by Mr.
TrebittS promotioU
walsh az the Courthouse.
ment with * in lho Reiiosafase, Visited tT ths
CourthousefD. dty and ladd lengthy Inter
view with Hfstrlct. Ats6they worthington.
EdmOust0H's Avenue Shoe store,
013 PelRasaye, "opens" Saturday, April 20.
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The DIsAt
E--she Japanese cyclone ana Duncan

VUNNs
The chief sporting event OF tho season VIII
he tho great wrestling match between the
Japanese champion, Matsada soraklchi, who
has defeated Captain DAILY, Edward Blbby,
andre Chrystal and others and gained tho
unique title OF "the wrestling cyclone" aud
Duncan O. Ross, the champion athlete of the
world. The match Will come of at the New
Theatre Comiquo ON Saturday evening, April
X Fox, OF the Police Gazette, Will be referee
Tho contest wklpconslst OF the best threa5falls
In Ave, two.M the Japanese style5,Ahd two
catchas'catet can, the style OF the final fall In
tho event fNtlo to,be eclqalfby tossing up.
EdmOnston, ss.ktsnue Shoe store,
013 penna. ayeAi"opens Saturday, April 26
.ass.41derney Dairy Wagons, ss,si !.
fresh Attorney butter, churned. essfy morn
ing and delivered in NJ ',WaEd'N prints. 45c.
per 10. Also cottage cRAgscs bnttermilk and
sweet milk, &C. RsK4g. cFeam loo. Per pint.
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res EXCHANGE.

WY ANTED-To EXCHANGE NEW STOVES
w for old ones NJ Buffers Stove Exchange,
SOr. 9th and X; smoky chimneys cured or no
pay; stoves exchanged for groceries; old stoyes
bought. HI
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EdmOnsiOn'AA Avenue Shoe Store.
043 Penna. "opens" Saturday, April 90.
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UHDERTAKERS.

JOSEPH O. LG6.
Formerly Of Henry Lees Sons,
UNDERTAKEN.
Now and commodiOus wRrerOom, No 32j Penn,
ave, northwest, Residence ON premises lei VI
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WAWTED-Rooms.

VLTANTED-BY THE 1ST OF MAY, 2CoM-
w municatlng rooms; one medium size and
the other small, by gentleman for self and
daughter, In nelghborhood of public school ana
near line of street cars; modern conveniences
qulred; private family preierred; terms must be
moderate. Address Il. A. B.. Critic Office
aD2i-3th
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KANTED-Misce Haneous.

VUANTED-LADIES, CITY OR COUNTRY
w to make q to 90 daily fringing Easter cards;
send 30 cents, stamps postal note, for lnstruc-
ton and samples. Address Agency, p. o. Box
1896, New York city. Iai2-tf
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LOsT AND FOUND.
FOR SALE-Houses

.NNNNNNNN0N7e4NNNNNNN NNNNNN0NNNNNNNNNNNN
EoR SALE-AT A BARGAIN--A NICE LIT
IL tie groom brick house, In line orderi VIII
! emit for $50 per MONTH only S2,2O0. William M,
Bryant, with puyall N Mari, 925 st. n W,
NOR SALE-BY S. II. WALKER, $50 LOUISE
IL ana avenue, Az ID st. n, e., rooms,
and all improvements 1896 n. j. ave, H. WE
rooms. nI=i
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Furnished rooms for rent.
VT,HE LoCHIEL, 512 NINTH ST. N. W.,
a with pleasant rooms, good board at reason.
able rates, Ia commended TO permanent ana
transient boarders. augll-ti
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Name.

Chicago Grain and Provision Fu.
lures.
The following summary by d. X. Plain Il
Co., st. Cloud building, Ninth and L streets,
shows the course OF the Chicago produce mar
Bet up TO ID. m. to-day:
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ADpIaoN DAY

Addison DAY.
TACTICAL UNDERTAKEN AND CABINET
MAKER.
Ready-msde Cofiins, Baskets and shreuds, no,
hiAss. ave, n. W, Orders promptly executed AZ
reasonable rates. W.T.
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WANTED---Houses

uTANTED-A SMALL STORE ora DWELL
w ing that can be made into n store, bet. NJ.
Y. ave- and N ST. and 18th and 18th SITS. n W; Will
rent such place for years; send postal TO 1909
Sih mt. n. W. Rp2i-tf
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VIZ HAVING A CALL
w graph desires writing at home or in an
office correct and rapid writer by hand or type
writer; terms moderate. Address CaligrAph,
Critic Office. ap2i
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WANTED--S,tuaf,ons--FemaIe.

Advertisements of lines under the head OF 81
uations Wanted are inserted times free.
Connecticut western news., 1884-02-06

Oscar Keith, the temperance advo- cate, has lectured as follows during the past week January 30 at Canaan Val ley school house, when 32 signed the pledge, among the number being five or six old topers February l at Clayton, where he co-operated with the Pioneer temperance society February i to q large audience in No. 5 district, East Canaan. On Sunday evening, the 10th, he will lecture in the Congregational church at Sheffield, Mass He is doing valiant service in the temperance cause.
 EaHoy Conn. Western Ners On We'd nesday, the Both ut. Mrs Stephen McKenna, formerly of Canaan, while crossing her door yard with Q coal scut- tie in her hand, slipped on the ice and fell, badly spraining her hip joint, and otherwise injurng herself on the coal scuttle, across winch she fell. Mrs McKenna was just recovering from a severe illness, and her friends are very apprehensive that this may prove too much for even her strong constitution. She IS in great pain constantly, and the house is beseiged by sympathizing friends. She has the sympathies of the whole community, and we are sure the same can be said of her numerous friends in Canaan, where she lived so long, and to such good purpose.
 Edward P, son of Geo. T. Lawrence, is now making an extended trip through the west, in the interest of the whole sale dry goods house of Lee, Tweedy < Go. of New York He is an ambitious, pains s-taking and persevering young man and his Canaan friends will be glad to hear of his good fortune in becoming connected with so reliable firm. PINK.
 STAMFORD, Feb. 2, 1884.