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A full line Of Ceiling Decorations. at
WilkinsOn's, next door to Postofiice.
IMPORTANT.

When you visit or leave New York CITY save
baggage Express and CUrrage Hire and stop at the
Grand Union Hotel opposite Grand Central Depot
Elegant rooms fitted up at IL cost Of one million
dollars, reduced to Sl.OO and upwards Der dav
European plan. Elevator. Restaurant supplied
WIN me best Horse cars, stages and elevated
railroad to all depOtS. Families can live better
for less money at the Grand Union Hotel than at
any other trst-class hotel in the city. augl3-Iy
THE Perkins & House Non-Explos-
i've Lamp is the only Lamp fit to be
used among children. 1t cannot ex-
plOde or break. Sold only by J. B.
Cooper.
Rough ON Rats"
bugs.
Heart Pains.
Palpitation, DrOpsical Swel.ingS, Dizziness. In.
digestion, Headache, SeepleSSness cured bv
Wells Health kenewer"
"ROugh on COrms."
ASK for Wells Rough on COrns" lic Ouick
complete cure, Hard or soft cornS, warts, bunions
"Buchu-Paiba."
QnicK complete cure all kidney Bladder and
DTlnary Diseases, Sealding Irritation, stone Gra-
vel, Catarrh OF the Bladder. 81, Druggists
Bed-Bugs, Flies.
FleS reaches. ants, bed-bugS rats mice 90.
Rats" l5c.
Thin People
Wells Health Renewer" restores health and
yigor, cures Dyspepsia, Headache, NERVOUSNESS
Debility. 81.
Rough on Pain A."
lures cholera, cole cramps diarrhra aches
2Oc. Rough ON Pain Ila>terS, l5c.
Mothers.
II you are failing, broken worn ont and nervous
use " Wells Health Renewer 81. Druggists.
Life Prcscrvrr.
II you are losing your grip on life try Wells
Health Reuewer" Goes dircst to weak spots.
Rough Piles"
Cures Piles or HemorrhoidS, Itching, PrOtrud-
ing, Bleeding, Internal or other Internal and
External Remedy in each package sure cure
jOc Druggists.
Pretty Women
Ladies who would retain frcShnesSS and yiyocitv
Don't fail to try Wells Health Renewcr"
- Rough on Itch"
Rough on Itch cures humorS, eruptionS ring.
worm' letter salt rheum frosted fcetChilbluins.
- Rough On Catnrrh.''
turrcclS offensive OdOrS at once Cnmplcta rnrr
ot worst chronic cases, also unequalcd as garsle
C, The Hope of the Nation.
Ni'il'IeIl' SLOW lh development. puny, ScrawnY
and delicate, use Wells Health Remewer."
CHt0rrh of the Bladder
Sungng irritation, inflammation all Kidney
ana urinary complaints, cured by "Buchu- Paiba"
..X,,... -, june lS-ly
houSh on Rats clears them Out,aSo Beetles Ants
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A. n. Brown,
Secretary Of the Delaware Fruit Exchange.
CANDEN DFT Nav o2 19Q5

CAMDEN, DEL. May %. 1885.
MEssRs. GEO. w. a. 5. TAYLOR. Smyrna.
Del-GeHtleDteB :-Huving been present
at the field trial of the Little Diamond .
Wheel Cultivator at Mr. Browns. near
Wyoming, on the 2Hh inst, we take plea
sure in hearing testimony to the excellent
manner in which it did its work. There is
a proper coutbia0tioHof I Hr points ucccs&ary
for Il PcyJect c,dtirator For simplicity of
construction, ease of operation. thorough
ness Of work, we think it cannot be sur
passed. 1t seems to be under the complete
control of the operator. and is simple and
easy to adjust for cutivating the various
crops in their different stages of growth
THE ,rork doHe on the Beets, Pins au{
Nra'rbe1ry PlaNts coud mt hare beel. rs
thoro"ghly dome By 0ay othe1' implement.
and as this was the first working of these
there is no reason why it could not be rX-
pccted TO do still better work ut a later
stage of their growth. We think farmers
and fruit growers contemplating the pur-
chase of Wheel Cultivator. should before
doing 50, examine the Little Diamond. '
a in our opinion (attcr seeing it in opera
tom 1t possesses merits not found in any
other cultivator.
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BUSINESS LOCALS

If you want your Sewing Machine
repaired in workman like manner.
or a new Machine Of any make. or a
secondhand Machine, or Attachments
for any make of Machine, call ON VIM.
A. Devnish, or leave your order with
J. f. Phillips, where they will receive
prompt attention.
PERSONS desiring Farms, Houses
and Lots, and those wishing to negotiate
Loans or Mortgages, would do well to
call on
}. IL. PRIMROSE q Co.,
Real Estate Brokers,
Office, over the Postollice.
Wilkinson has in stock the very
--latest Patterns of Wall Papers.
J. E. Carter has engaged Joseph
Stephenson, an experienced paper
hanger, to take charge Of his papering
department for the season. He is
ready for business.
Ladies', Gents and Childrcn's Gossa-
meres, at J. b. Cooper's.
Reward, Birthday and Easter Cards.
at WilkinsOn's, next door to Postoflice.
J. f. Carter has in stock 10000
PIECES Of this Springs Patterns of
Choice WALL PAPER.
A full line of Dado Shades, cheap. at
Wllkinson's, next door to Postonice.
Devoe Brilliant Oil, the best and saf-
est oil made, at J. B. Coopers.
! Tho Foot IT.,
| The returns show AT Scvil'S IL Supurb stock of
Goois ana shoes and The fitting up Viii De- salts.
| factory TO all that may favor hun with acaI U4
Is constantly adding new ami various articles Ia
! ms STOCK. Produce in exchange for goods Na
! counting him out when quality is compared with
| PRICES
A. sEvII, Clayton, Del.
J. +. Carter is prepared to do all
kinds Of Painting and Paper Hanging.
at the shortest notice.
Blank Books, all Styles, Sizes and
Qualities, at J. b. Cooper's.
Window Shades made and adjusted
from % cents up. WILKINSON.
James p. HoEecker. the Druggist. who /,
hl"HES looking after the Interest of his customers
| has now secured the sale IF Ur Rp>urkn'-,'uilgl
| an! lung syrup. a remedy that never fails I.
| cure coughs '"lg>. Pains in TIE Chest and all
| lung Affections. Price ~ cents and ST. sample,
! free.
Order any Book you want, at J. B.
CoOper's.
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When Baby was sick, we gave her CASTOEIN
When She was Child, She cried for CAsTOEIA
When She became Miss, She clung To CASTOEIA
When >hc had Children, She gave them CAST'A
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MARRIAGES.

ECK-GRAHAM.-Atthe groom snew residence.
ON Main Street, Smyrna, May 2lst by the Rev
J. 7. UmSted, Harry Beck and Miss Ella )
Graham, daughter OF Preston Graham, of this
town.
WAtltEN-BENSON.-A Philadelphia, May 18TH
the Rev. Benjamin c. Warren of the Wiiming.
ton Conference, and Mary Benson, Of Royal
OAK, Md
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We NoLfAIc BELT Co, of Marshall Mich
oilers To send their celebrated ELEcrRo-VoITAp
BELT and other ELECTRIC APPLIANCES on trial faI
lhlIiy Gays. To men young or old afflicted viii
ana all kindred troubles Also for 1heumatism
neuralgia, paralysis and many other diseases
complete restoration to health. vigor and man
MOOD guaranteed. No risk is incurred as thirt,
DAYS trial is allowed Write them at once fol
illustrated pamphlet free
Table and Pocket Cutlery at 7 r
Cooper's.
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NOTICE.

separation having occurred between my wife
trust her on my account Hs | will pay no debts
contracted by her
CHARLES CLEAVER.
May 9th, lSSj.-3w
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JUST As coon.

Many INSCRIPTIONS dealers may tell YOU they
nave remedies for Coughs and Colds equal in
merit aiId IN every respect Just as good as ihc old
leiiah.e ID 8osanko' Cough and Lung Syrup. and
unless You insist upon this remedy and viii take
no other you are liable TO be greatly deceived
iI'ce "' cents ana 81 Sold by JAS. T.. Hofecker.
There can be no better Shirt than
the Que" " sold by J. B. Cooper only.
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Dangerous Sport.

One of our leading citizens called at
the TIMES office to enter a protest
through its pages to the boys against
the catapult, or slap.ack. He pro-
nOunces it what everybody knows
it to be-a dangerous sport The
usual things to shoot from this proiec-
tile are stones, but the boys 90 one
better and slip from the base of the
punching machine in the shops of Geo.
w. Il 5. Taylor, the round pieces of
iron that are punched out in making
their cultivators, that resemble and
are sent flying with the speed of bull
lets. A good piece of gum will send
one of these projectiles from 200 to 300
yards. Window glass can be broken
by boy in another street, clear out of
sight, and some broken slate on the
church steeples is laid to the credit of
these boys with their slap-iacks. Last
Summer a child in one Of our near
Eastern Shore towns, had an eve
Knocked out while standing i'm the
yard of its own home, when no one was
IN sight nor was it ever known where
the prOjectile came from. The com
plainant above referred to saws he
IS afraid to 60 out in his garden to
work. The shooting of birds is bad
enough and ought not to be allowed i'm
the nesting season, but there ae other
reasons why the slap-iack should be
driven out of the town limits.
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The House of Commons has ad
Journed until June 4th Mr.. Glad
stone has effected a temporary paci-
hcation in his cabinet and retired to
his seat at Hawarden. The Queen
has gone to Balmoral, and Sir Charles
Dixie, to Ireland.
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side Bracket and Extension Lamps
at ]. L. Cnnnll,s
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LOST.

Lost on Friday night. on Commerce Street
between the PoStOtlice and Union street. or on
Union street, between Commerce and Mcthodist
Streets Ii0O Hundred 7RCO cent Posture StdmDs and
one Hundred one cat Postage Stamps, folded in a
newspaper. The finder will be suitably rewarded
by leaving them at the TINES Office
Smyrna times., 1885-05-27

Victor Hugo, the great poet and
NOVELIST died in Paris ON Friday last.
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Palpitation, DrOpsiCal sweLingS, Dizziness. In
digestion, Headache, SleepleSSness cured b
" Wells Health kenewer"
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Heart Pains

Rough ON Rats"
Clears out rats, mice, reaches, flies. ants. bed
bugs ~
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IHE Perkins X House NOn-Explos-
i've Lamp is the only Lamp fit to be
used among children. 1t cannot ex-
plode or break. Sold only by J. B.
Cooper.
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MIImnI.. n-.l :,

Ask for Wells Rough on CormS" 10 Orio
complete cure, Hard or soft corns warts bnnio
Smyrna times., 1885-05-27

James p. HOheclfar, the Druggist. who is
always looking after the Interest of nj, customers,
mas now secured the sale Of Dr. Bn>auku- cough
"''' lung syrup. a remedy that ucycr fails ID
cure coughs. Colds, Pains in Tire Chest aud all
free mp
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Order any Book you want, at J. b.
COOper's.
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Quick, complete cure, all Kidney, Bladder an,
Urinary Diseases Sealding Irritation, stone Gra
vel, Catarrh of the Bladder. 81, Druggists
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CorrcctS offensive OdorS at once Complete en-
OF worst chronic cases, also unequalcd rs rarri
for Dipthcria, Sore Throat. Foul breath. SOC.
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-, The Hope of the Nation.
children, slow in DEVELOPMENT Duny Scro,yn,.
and delicate, use d" Wells Health Renewer."
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Cntarrh of the Bladder.
Singing, irritation, inflammation. all Eidnp
ana Urinary complaints cured bv "Buchu. Poihn
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-. bed-Bugss Flies.
Flies, reaches, ants bed-bugS, rats mice. 20.
pliers, chipmunkS, cleared out by Rough on
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40, water Bugs, ROnchcs,,,
Rough on Rats clears them OutalSo Beetles Mt,
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lIulu feOpIes
wells Health Renewer" restores health and
yigor, cures Dyspepsia Headache, Nervousness,
Debility. 81.
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tOUHh on IIch.N
'kouSh on ltch cures humorS, eruptionS ri
worm, letter, salt rheum, frosted feet et.chillblui
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James p. HoFecl,er. n

Window Shades made and adjusted.
from 30 cents up. WILKINSON
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Pretty Women.
Ladies who would retain frcShnesSS and vivoritv
Don't fail to try q" Wells Health Remover"
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J. II. PRIMROSE & Co.,
Real Estate Brokers,
Office, over the Postoilicp.
The Foot Up,

The returns show at Scvil'S II slpfrl, sto.l. oi
Boots and shoes and The fitting up Viii D.. salts.
factory 10 all that may favor hun with IL call. He
his stock Produce in exchange for gonJs NJ
counting him out when quality is compared with
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The Little Diamond CuItivatOr.

Clayton, DeI., May 26, 1885.
The Press., 1885-01-22
The Legislasure.

Speaker Simonds, contrary to expecta- 9ion, was unable to preside at the opening of Tuesdays session, and c. M. Clark of Haddam was chosen speaker pro-tem.
 At meeting of Holland County legisla- tors on Tuesday, Representatives Hawley of Stafford and LoOmis of Bolton were chosen auditors. For Windham county auditors Representatives Warren of East ford, Waldo of Killingly and Fitts of Ash, ford were chosen.
 Mr. Wildman (dem.) of New Fairfield has introduced ill the house proposed constitutional amendment providing fol the election of governor and state officers by plurality vote, so that the person hay ing the highest number of votes shall bs declared elected.
 Gov. Harrison has sent ill the name O James Phelps of Essex for the superior court judgeship, vacated by Judge Cul ver's death. MT. Phelps left the benches of the superior and supreme courts il 1875, to fill 8 seat in congress from the Nev Haven district, about the time of Judge Culver's first appointment. He is 63 year of age, and has just time enough to fill ou the seven unexpired years of Judge Cul ver's term before age shall disquallfy hin for the office.
The Press., 1885-01-22

Next Saturday evening, General James T. Pratt of Wethersfeld is to present the Governors Horse Guard crayon portrait of himself General Pratt joined the Guard in 1920. A year later he was cho-
 sen fourth corporal and in 1926 he was elected major commandant. The election occurred on the fiftieth anniversary o1 Americas independence. There is not a
 man living who was member of the com. pany when General Pratt joined it, ol when he was in command, except himself. he believes. General Pratt had the honor of escorting General Lafayette from Yer non to Hartford, when the French patriot visited Hartford on his way from Boston.
The Press., 1885-01-22

THE DECLINE IN PRICEs.-A statement published by the American Grocer calls attention to the comparative prices of food products in the last 15 years as evidence of a theory that we have arrived at an era of permanently low prices. It is stated that the prices of almost all staple com modities have declined during this period continuously, more than once reaching 8 point supposed to be below the actual cost of production. The evidence of several tables of prices from 1870 to 1885 is added to show the progressive dec inc. It ap- pears at once from these that the market prices of to-day have no parallel at all in the previous experience of this country. The decrease has not been continuous, as is asserted, but interrupted yet it has been permanent in the main, while the present range of prices is below anything that would have been conceivable a few years ago. Crushed sugar, for instance, is quoted at 64 cents wholesale, while the price in 1870 was IA, and the lowest point reached in 1879 was cents. Coffee costs but half as much as it d,d 10 years ago tea only about one-third as much as in 1870; and rice, though changing less sensi- bly,, has fallen from 25 to 50 per cent. Leading articles of provisions show greater irregularity. Pork and lard were each considerably less than half as dear in 1884 as in 1870, but both were above the prices of 1879. The average price of butter and cheese has fallen away some 30 per cent, but both again are much dearer than they were five years ago. The vanishing values of all sorts of breadstuffs need no comment, while canned goods are worth just about one- third what they were 15 years back.
The Press., 1885-01-22

The price of the "blue book, !" which contains list of all the federal officers with their place of residence and the sala- ries of their offices, has risen since the election from nothing to $1O. Democrats all over the country are writing their con- gressmen asking for copies in order that they can pick out the offices which they want. Some congressman unable to answer the calls upon them, have sent copy to the clerk of the county court, to which they refer all the expectant Cleveland men.
The Press., 1885-01-22

leg men are naturally nervous over the situation. They cannot feel assured that the promise that 'sthe seed time and har- vest shall not fail'' applies to their par ticular crop. but there generally is crop for them during the harvest season, and we presume this will not be an exceptional time
The Press., 1885-01-22

Ex-LIEUT-GovER SUMNER has so far recovered from his recent illness that he is at his ancestral home in Bolton, and in 8 fair way to fully regain his health.
The Press., 1885-01-22

Parties indebted to this office win oblige by early payment The sums due are small but accounts nu- merouf, and the aggregate 8 considerable and much needed sum.
The Press., 1885-01-22

The patent on driven wells expired last week, and any one who knows enough may now drive all the wells he chooses without fear or molestation. -
The Press., 1885-01-22

OuIeINAL STORY, from a favorite con- tributor, on page 4.
The Press., 1885-01-22

Since the two cent letter postage has been the law, the postal card has declined in popularity. It is now mainly vehicle for 9dyeptisings giving notices of meet. infs, etG
The Press., 1885-01-22

sI.5O per year. Postage prepaid by the pub .sier A discount of B cents made when payment is made STRICTLY IN ADVANCE.
The Press., 1885-01-22

DYNAMITE AT SOUTH NoRwALK. Great excitement has been created in Bridgeport and South Norwalk by an attempt at II p. m., Friday, to dynamite Orofnt $ Knapp's No. hat shop at South Norwalk A fuse was used to explode can which was placed on the sill outside one of the windows. The damage Go the building was slight. There were IT men in the building at the time of the explosion, 13 being workmen, asleep in the second sto- ry. Howard Knapp, son of proprietor, and one Scott were thrown from their beds. South Norwalk's police are not on duty at night, but Crofut $ Knapp have kept g watchman on guard at their factories ever since the men struck. The affair has ex- cited afresh the feeling against the stsik- era, as it is believed they are responsible for it. The hatt. rs' cooperative union deny all knowledge Of the explosion, and their executive committee offer reward for the detection of the guilty parties. The city council offers $206 reward for the ap prehension of the perpetra tors.
The Press., 1885-01-22

THE republicans of the country may well congratulate their brethren of New York on the legislative caucus which se- lected Wm. M. Evarts for U. s. senator. The vote stood-Evarts 61, Levi P. Nor ton 2S, Chauncey M. Depew 3. The nom. ination was made unanimous, and the eau. GUS adjourned with harmonious feeling.
The Press., 1885-01-22

Ellington, (square Pond), 18th, Ulrica Eaton, 76. ..s..- ..'-
 Mansfield, 1st, Samuel E. Perkins, 66 :; 18th, Sally Gurley, 70
 Coventry, 14th Albert Lincoln, 65. Eagleville, 18th, of pneumonia, Mrs. Orson F. Gurley, 70.
The Press., 1885-01-22
RaDPms

Stafford Springs, 18th, daughter to John V. and Eugenia D. Leach, and granddaughter to Daniel F. Fairmap.
 Hop River, 18th, twins (son and daughter) to John Conner
 South Coventry, 18th, son to Calvin B. Edwards.
 Rockville, 10th, son to Edward Marshman.
The Press., 1885-01-22

"A bird in the hand worth two In the bush.' Keep Potaska always in your house.
 IA stitch in time saves nine." Potaska Tn time al- ways prevents Diphtheria.
 ''Tall oaks from little acorns grow.'' Death often comes from cold. Use Potaska. 3s . ''You can't make whistle of pigs tail" But you can cure your Sore Throat with PotAske
 '"The wise prepare for emergencies" Take Potas- ka with you when travelling. s
The Press., 1885-01-22

JAMES MCLAUGHLIN, PUBLISHER,
The Press., 1885-01-22

vox PoPUL1, vox DEI. The EHOm eOpaahic 6 Me icin es bsst adapted for family use are those s.ld at Heald's Pharmacy Stafford Springs. The Guide-slp attached to each bottle enables one to treat most of the ordinary ailments common to a familY
The Press., 1885-01-22
VII AHRiR6a
Died.

Rockville, 14th, by Rev. J. J. Furlong, Edward Corcoran and Margaret Carr.
The Press., 1885-01-22

LNOR SALE-Almost new heavy Singer IL Sewing Machine-one of the best grades Will be sold very cheap, if called for soon. Inquire of
 J. s. SMILEDGE, Stafford Springs, Conn.
The Press., 1885-01-22

L>OR SALE-A FARM of 80 acres, suit IL ably divided into tillage, moving pasture an wood land, dwelling house of six rooms, farm barn, horse barn, tobacco shed and other buildings, all in good repair. An abundance of very choice fruit The farm is within less than one-half mile from school one mile from village post-ofce, stores churches, sc, This place will be sold cheap. The present owner being out of health must change his business For particulars, price, &c.,, call upon O, address J. 4. GARLAND, AIctioReer, Somers, Ct.
 Somers, Jan. 20th, 1885. 2w
The Press., 1885-01-22

of Somers treasurer, Myron F. Gowdy of Somers assistant secretary, Mahlon Cow dy of Somers.
 A MELANCHOLY case of recreancy to trust has come to light in Norwich. Examiner Mygatt, on recent inspecting tour, f. und suspicious indications in the Merchants and Shetucket National banks, and though closing his examination there as usual took care to appear unexpectedly on Fri day last, when the lack of reported assets became very apparent. The Merchants Bank is $127 ,OOO short, and the Shetucket $50,0O0, because of Wall-st. experiments by officers in control. The delinquents are Cashier T. Roath of the Shetucket, Cashier James M Meech of the Mer- chants, and Charles Webb, who was al the same time president of the Shetucke, and assistant cashier of the Merchants Webb was also city treasurer, but the city's funds are safe. The banks will be able to stand the losses, probably with i'm paired capital, but with no loss to deposit ors. New men have been put in the places of the delinquents. City Treasurer Webb has resigned his office, and warrant has been issued for new election News ot tue affair began to break out Saturday night, casting 8 gloom over the entire community, where all the men involved have been highly respected. Monday morning United States Marshal J. c. Kin ney of Hartford arrived in town and ar- rested Meech and Webb, who were taken before Commissioner Penney, and put un- der bonds of $7,500 each for trial at the February term of the U. s. district court. Roath has not yet been arrested.
The Press., 1885-01-22

The Hartford Post issued its usual sup plement at the beginning of the session, giving portraits and biographical sketches of each state officer, also sketches of each senator and representative. These supple ments are of great present value and inter- est, but their more real usefulness will be apparent in the future, Thousands of cop- ies are annually filed for future reference, in all parts of the state. Later the Post annually issues in elegant book form fuller sketches, with. hundreds of portraits, in- cluding beside the above, senators and representatives in congress, ike governors staff. with other useful information. Ne one desirous of keeping posted, whether he be politician or student, can well dispense with these useful annuals.
 The Evening Post, daily, with full legis- lsttve repprts, m offeSnd f6r the sesSitn f6x $af6N hvnaails pkspaG
The Press., 1885-01-22

UNITED STATES SENATORS were elected on Tuesday-Orville H. Platt in Connecti- cut, Wm. M. Evarts in New York, Jona- than Chace in Rhode Island, J. D. Cam eron in Pennsylvania, all republicans; D. W. Voorhees, in Indiana, z. B. Vance in North Carolina, democrats. All re-elections except those of Messrs. Eyarts and Chace
 In Colorado Ex-Secretary Teller will be chosen to succeed Hill, both republicans.