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Iron County register., 1886-04-22

door of her pew and invited nim INTO
it; and there he sat during the service;
He listened, but didn't understand
much; till at once he heard words that
seemed to drop into his soul.
..For we have all some work to do"
he heard the minister say-'sthe hum
blest-the smallest of us. 1t may not
be great or wonderful-but it is ours! !
The one thing appointed for US since
the beginning, and in good time it viii
be shown to u"
To Bertie this seemed message di-
rect from Heaven; it brought him peace
and patience: and he felt that he could
wait now till his '.work'' was pointed
out to him.
On the next Sunday he would have
stolen out again, but Nanny Flynn
bade him take care of Conn. for it was
Easter Sunday, and the whole family
were going to church. So he stayed
with the child, and told him story of a
bird that used to be like Jenny Wren,
but had never known how to sing till
the morning of the first Easter Sunday.
When the stone was rolled away and
Christ had come forth, the bird had
burst into triumphant song, and then
world the glad tidings that the Lord had
risen.
After the story Conn demanded a
song. and Bertie sang an Easter hymn.
Long before it was finished the child
was fast asleep; and his careful nurse
placed him, flushed and beautiful, in his
cradle.
Then he sat down to amuse himself
hot hal tod
in an old scrap-book.
What sound was that? BERTHE started
up and looked about while he asked the
crumbling noise-then a loud rumbling
it bent so toward Conn's cradle? With
shrek of horror BERTHE bounded for
ward and flung himself over the sleep
ing child-then followed crash and a
roar like thunder!
When the Flynn family returned from
church the house that had been their
home was a mass of broken timber and
mortar.
.God help me! Ny child'' screamed
Conn mother. and fell insensible.
THE baby's safe. Mrs. Flynn" a
neighbor hastened to assure the poor
grandmother, who stood, dazed and stu
pid. gazing at the ruins. ''Come with
me and see him-the little boy won't let
him out of his arms"
Mrs. Flynn allowed herself to be led
in silence. Whittier than a snow wreath
BERTHE was holding the baby in his arms;
while the little fellow fondled the cheek
already damp with the dew of death.
Mrs Flynn burst into loud weeping,
as she clasping them both in her arms;
| and she kissed Bertie with thrill of
pain at her heart that would leave an
ache there as long as she lived.
"Oh, my poor darling! Are We hurt?'
she asked.
| BERTHE smiled as he answered.:
Il feel no pain, Nanny Flynn, and
now know aohat I ras tor,' and he
gently pushed little Conn into his
grandmother's arms.
Nanny Flynn would have asked him
| to forgive her-to forgive the cruel,
thoughtless words that had wounded
but sudden awe chained her tongue as
she looked on Bertie. The child's face
was illuminated with Joy; glory seemed
to rest upon his golden hair; his lips
parted. and then with a soft, rapturous
| cry: Mamma, mammal" his spirit
fled to her embrace. Detroit Free Press.
Iron County register., 1886-04-22
READING FOR THE YOUNG.
MOTHERS FACE.

Three little boys talked together
One sunny summer day,
And leaned out of the window
To hear what they had to say.
The prettiest thing I ever saw
One of the.littie boys said:
Was bird in grandpa's garden,
All black and white and red"
The prettiest thing / ever saw"
Said the second little lad,
Was pony at the circus
wanted him awful bad"
] think" said the third little fellow.
With grave and gentle grace,
That the prettiest thing in all the world
Is just my mothers face"
-E0en +. ReEford, in Good Cheer
Iron County register., 1886-04-22

4au q C5ulnlaIu Vi IdnSudSe anu d
trvor OF imagination that was mar
i1lous.
VsEven the queer sounds in the old
! use. as he lay awake at nights, fur
,a;shed him with material for quaint fam
nis nies. The poor child was often kept
lake by pain, and at such times he
waS glad of any thing that would lift his
thaughts from his sufferings. He had
.roae rna of the natural timidity of his age,
NJ the rumblings and creakings that
aaaar,ed to fill the wall when all else were
aSlaan sounded like spirit voices to Ber-
-. asd his fancy built them up into
- s}ories to entertain little Conn on
the next day.
w Ionce'~after a night of great pain,
Hertie ren into a deep sleep toward
morning. And in that sleep a face that
he knew al well as his own-thcugh
| it was but a >memory-the pale. sweet
face of his vanished mother, stopped
over him, and pyessed on his lips a
long. tender kiss When he opened
his eager ewes that kiss was still warm
on his lips! What joy! what agony!
He knew. then, that she had died and
gone 10 Heaven, and with bursting
heat, he cried out that he must go.
too, since on earth there was no place
for him.
He was frantic with grief and long
ne that day; and even the pretty way
of little Conn failed to bring any JOY to
his aching heart. He took his crptch,
and went out into the streets, and there
he heard the sound of church bells, and
noted how still every thing was. for 1t
was Sunday. By and by he found him,
self in a crowd, and as they were all
going to church, he went along with
them. He would presently have been
put out, but kind old lady opened the
Iron County register., 1886-04-22

The ladies' hour for swell breakfast
parties in New York 1890 noon.-M 2.
Mail
The Washington critic., 1886-04-30
Harris & Slinfrr,

With the advancement Of any community
IN wealth. intelligence and culture the llne
arts OF decoration and adornment prosper
and the skill and taste of the jeweer are
brought more constantly and generally into
requlsition. Such has been the case, to u
marked degree, in Washington, as is shown
by the fact that twenty years ago 1t would
have been impossible to have found Gus.
toners for the class of goods which are
now really in the greatest demand-the
solid, costly and artistic products of modern
luxury and integrity. OF course those en-
gagged in the business have done no little
to educate and direct the public taste
work which perhaps no other
house has accomplished more effect.
ually than that OF Harris & Shafer,
No. 1113 Pennsylvania avenue, which is
one of the most popular and best known In
the vicinity. The stock carried by this cs-
tablishment is In every respect one of the
finest In the city, consisting Of diamonds,
gold and silver watches, sterling silver aud
plated ware, and In short an almost end
less assortment of choice and artistic
goods. With a stock that is In every way
a perfect one, presenting In every depart
ment complete variety from which to
make n selection, 1t is not a matter of sur.
prise that the above house is one of the most
reliable stores in Washington for those in
search of genuine values in jewery al
moderate prices.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-30
REPRESENTATIVE HOUSES.



Clothing. The number aud character OF
houses which represent the commercial In
terests Of Washington show plainly the i'm
portance Of the city as a purchasing cen
tire. A large surrounding country natur-
ally seeks supplies there, and the demand
has been amply provided for by the enter
prise Of Its merchants.
In this connection we cannot omit cor
tain facts concerning the important trade
In clothing and furnishing goods that may
be useful TO our readers.
This trade is ably represented by sew.
eral reliable houses. The most prominent
is that Of Messrs. Saks & Co., Nos. 800 to
8OS Seventh street northwest, corner Mar
kot Space, whose immense store is com
pletely stocked with everything In the
clothing line In all the latest styles OF mems,
youths, boys and children's clothing and
furnishing goods, etc. The stock carried
by this house is equal to anything that eau
be found In this country. For many years
this house has been n most reputable one,
carrying stock made up Of the most salts
factory goods known in the trade. This
house was founded by George Q. Henniug,
who commenced business In the clothing
line In January, 1859, and Andrew Saks,
who started In 1867, his brother Isadore was
taken In us partner later on. These two
houses united In August, 1885, making the
firm saks & Co., and during the period
since Its establishment II has annually added
10 its reputation by faithful ministrations
to It's patrons, and is now a prominent
factor In the commercial Importance of
Washington, commanding the confidence
and support OF widely extended trade,
their elegant store being most COM
modious one and monument to their own
enterprise. This house has made 1t a strict
rule TO allow no similar house to excel 1t in
either satisfactory goods or prices. In the
prosecution OF their business they have been
successful, which, Of itself, Is sufficient
stimulus to retain the large share of patron
age which has fallen to their lot.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-30
johnson a. Luttrell.

Dry Goods-The number and character
of houses which represent the commercial
interests of Washington show plainly the
importance of the city as purchasing CEN
tire. Alarge surrounding country naturally
seeks supplies here, and the demand has
been amply provided for by the enterprise
of Washington merchants. In the dry
goods trade the representative house is that
of johnson g. Luttrell, whose elegant es-
tablishment is SO advantageously located,
No. 7l3 Market Space. Close application
to business and talented appreciation OF
the wants Of the public, combined with
honorable dealings and thorough integrity
In all transactions, are the basis upon
which this house has built Its unrivalled
reputation aud immense business. Consid-
erable Of its business is In the choicest i'm
ported goods, aud buying as largely as they
do, and possessing such extensive facilities,
the firm is universally noted for a splendid
array Of goods and the lowness OF its
prices. Polite and competent salesmen
and salesladies are here to promptly
walt upon every Intending customer,
while the enormous stock contains every
thing desirable In the line of silks, satins,
velvets, dress patterns In all textures and
shades, Jerseys and jackets, white goods,
linens, domestic cottons, underwear, gloves,
fancy goods, fine brocaded and silk plushes.
The facilities Of this house for transacting
large trade are not surpassed by any con-
temporary concern. 1t is with pleasure that
we have pointed out this house to our
readers, and We feel assured that
nothing will be left undone 10 maintain the
enviable name which this house has enjoyed
for so many years.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-30

Funeral and furnishing undertaker--A
good undertaken must necessarily be a man
Of knowledge as to what is fit and just in
matter OF our obsequies. He should be a
man OF tenderness of spirit and great sa-
gacity in discerning what is appropriate un.
der various circumstances. Mr.. Joseph
G. Lee, 325 Pennsylvania avenue, formerly of
Henry Lees Sons has for some years been
widely and pleasantly known throughout
our city and its suburbs for the general sat
isfaction he always gives to those who
pationize him. He always carries u
supply of all varieties of collins,
caskets, robes and trimmings belonging to
his profession, also promptly filling orders
for special caskets and for preserving
bodies, and as graduate In embalming he
has no superior. He makes entire arrange
ments for. funerals, furnishing coaches,
hearse, chairs, etc. The many facilities aud
accomplishments Of Mr.. Lee are duly ap-
preciated, and his services are specially
valued by our people. He Is just the man
we need when the shadows Of death fall
upon our homes.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-30

Brewery.-In the whole history Of manu-
featuring enterprise there is nothing more
interesting or remarkable than the growth
of the brewing industries of the country.
Within but little more than quarter of a
century gigantic industry has grown up,
the ultimate proportions Of which cannot
be foreseen. Among other cities that have
taken high rank In the production OF malt
liquors Washington stands first In the
manufacture OF fine lager beer, and Chr.
Heurich's brewery, as regards quality aud
quantity, occupies most prominent posi-
tlon In the trade. The plant OF the brewery
embraces one OF the most complete and best
managed establishments of the kind in the
country. 1t is equipped with all the latest
improved machinery and appliances known
to the trade, including engines and boilers,
and employment is found for large force
of experienced hands, whose operations are
all under the most competent management
Only the finest malts and hops are used
aud they are handled In such a thoroughly
The Washington critic., 1886-04-30
JOHN RUDDEN'S


These extensive and complete installment
houscs-g30 and 932 Seventh street north
west-arc elegantly stocked to their utmost
capacity with valuable and useful lnerchan-
disc. Mr.. Rudden has Just opened his
spring goods, which consist IN part OF every
quality aud style OF furniture, carpets,
rugs, clocks, pictures, mats, rattan chairs,
newest designs Of refrigcrators, superb
styles aud finish Of baby carriages and an
immense variety OF housekeeping goods In
general. He will dispose Of this magnificent
assortment of valuable merchandise for
cash or on the installment plan as cheap as
they can be purchased OF any other estab-
lishment south of New York. While his
prices and superior goods are an induce
ment to buyers, his exceedingly. liberal
terms are also great consideration. II
will pay housekeepers TO examine his
enormous supplies OF excellent wares aud
obtain his prices before purchasing else
whore
The Washington critic., 1886-04-30
Wash Il. williams,

In the community, embracing all classes
which are to be found in Washington, as
well as other places, there are establish
ments that take prominent lead in cater
ing to the wants Of the population in gen
eral and supplying class of goods suitable
not only to the use of the most humble, but
TO the fastidious tastes and requirements
Of the opulent. In making, therefore, a
detailed resume Of the business industries
Of Washington, one house In particular
requires something more than a passing
notice at our hands, occupying as 1t has for
years prominent position In supplying a
class Of goods suitable for people in every
grade Of life. The house alluded
to is that Of Wash d. Williams,
corner of Seventh and d streets, which is
one Of the Oldest and most reliable houses
of its kind In the city, dealing In furniture,
bedding, carpets, oilcloth and upholstery
goods of every description, with prices that
defy competition. This house has bust
ness history dating back some years, and is
most favorably known in this community,
upon wi ich its enterprise and success has
conferred many advantages, and this house
occupies position to which 1t is justly en-
titled by force Of an enlightened basiness
policy aud those principles of fairness and
integrity without which no prosperity is
complete.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-30
OLEO AND BU1TERINE.
The Injustice of Imposing a Tax on 1t,
Manufacture.

Inc InJustlce OF imposing lax ON 4 Us
Manufacture.
Mr.. Edward j. Shields, the Oldest local
past master workman of Brooklyn and New
York, and also prominent Knight Of
Labor, is In the city, stopping at the Harris
House. A reporter OF The CRITIC, as usual
on the alert for news, called on the distin-
euished gentleman and had an interview on
the subject of oleo and butterine manu-
faciure and use. Mr.. Shields was asked:
"Why do you favor the sale OF butterine!n
"Because," he replied, "practical expert
ence has proven to many Of the working
people of the large cities with whom / am
acquainted that oleo and butterine, when
properly made, are equal, IL not superior to
the genuine butter that they could afford to
purchase, more uniform In quality, less liza
BILE to become rancid and serves the purpose
intended, when prejudice is laid
aside. Were 1t not that butter
substitutes are In the market,
the ordinary workingman could not afford
to pay the fancy price they would be COM
PEELED to. There are several stores In
Brooklyn and New York that hang out the
sign 'Oleo for sale, and the people asso-
ciate with patronize them liberally. 1t
would be hardship on those people If the
Government would adopt the proposed law
and compel them to pay more for it
than its commercial value. We have
State laws that are intended to
check dishonesty in the sale Of
substitute butter, and II those laws were
enforced there would be no need for ma
tional legislation. This effort to surround
the industry by the protection of Congress
on Its face looks honest, but there is EVIL
denily something behind the curtain, as
the boys say, mot quite square, To put
tax Of 10 cents per pound on 1t and charge
exorbitant license fees, is only another way
to drive II out Of the market, and when 1t is
out then the ring OF butter spectators that
are doing all this lobbying have a clear
field to rob the consumers, who are none
other than the working people of the large
cities.n
"What would you propose ?" asked the
reporter.
''If Congress desires to take hand In
class legislation they had better put o
nominal tax on the manufacturer and
stamp the vessels containing the substitute,
and make 1t crime to sell without having
the stamp exposed to the view OF the pur.
chaser"
The Washington critic., 1886-04-30

scientific manner as TO result In the produc-
tiOn Of pure lager beer that has no supe-
fior II is well known fact that the char
ectcr Of the water used has an important
learlng upon the quality OF malt liquors.
All the water used by this brewery is care.
fully filtered, thereby rendering the
water absolutely pure and free from
fact the high quality Of the pro-
duct is largely due. The lager beer OF
this brewery will be found to meet every re-
qusite demand, aud for excellence Of quail
ity and healthful effect, stands to-day un-
surpassed in the country. Mr. Heurlch is a
practical and experienced brewer. Person
ally he is held in the highest estimation In
all circles for his strict honor and integrity.
The demand for this excellent lager beer Is
go great that Mr.. Ueurlch finds IL unneces.
sary to advertise In any way, as its rcputa-
tlon has long since been established.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-30
Thermomctcr Rendings
dMTSEJfIgyI.y.

ALpAuGn's-Alfa Norman Opera Com
pany in "Tho Mikado."
NkTIoSAL-Thc Boston Ideal Opera Com
pany.
TnE BIou--Wilbur Opera Company In
"Thc Mikado."
HrRzoG's- s-"Esmeralda."
BARTON & LoGA N's-Joe A. Burgess in
"1he Bankers Luck"
CIRCus--Capltol Park. -
PANoRAMA-Second Battle OF Bull Run.
LIGHT INFANTRY FAtR-Armory.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-30
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.


The New York stock market opened firm
this morning with prices fractionally higher
IN few instances. After the first ten min
utes of business the bears made raid upon
Pacific Mail and consolidated gas stocks,
both Of which gave way sharply, breaking
the rest Of the market. At the first call
figures were t to II per cent below the
closing of last night Toward IL o'clock
the bulls began bidding values up, and
at noon figures were up to the opening,
but sold off fractlonally since. Kansas and
Teas is the weak feature and
is down IA per cent. Money was easy
at 2pcr cent. Exchange firm, 4sSl@4S9l.
Governments firm; currency Us, 1871 bid;
4ls, coupon, 1i2s bid; As, do, 1861 bid.
Petroleum.
B. X. Plain & Co., st. Cloud Building,
furnish the following OIL quotations:
Closed yesterday, I'll; opened to-day, 72s ;
highest, i3l; lowest, 72s 2:l5 p. m, 73b.
New York stock Market.
The following have been furnished by J.
Vance Lewis, broker, southwest corner
Eighth and + streets:
The Washington critic., 1886-04-30
The baltimore & ohio Railroad

are quoting the Following rates: To Chi-
cago, Sl3; to Louisville $l4.50 to st. Louis,
SlG.50; to Cincinnati, Sll; to Indianapolis,
sl2, and Detroit, Sl2, and corresponding
low rates to all points in the West, North
west and Southwest. Fast limited express
trains, with through parlor and sleeping
cars to destination. Time TO Chicago %
hours, Cincinnati 16 hours, st. Louis ~
hours, indianapolis 81 hours and Pittsburg
10 hours. Limited train for Chicago and
Pittsburg leaves Washington at 9:43 a. m.
daily and for Cncinnati, St. Louis and
Indianapolis at 3 p. IN. daily. Consult
ing. Offices 619 and 1851 Pennsylvania
avenue and station, corner Of New Jersey
Avenue and @ street.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-30
CITY SPECIALS.

CLAMs.--Shucked clans, Csc. per gallon
2Oc. per quart. Little Neck in shell, Boo;
large, soc. per 100. Delivered free. No 2O0
Tenth street northwest, between Q street
and Louisiana avenue.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-30

A permit was Issued to-day 10 the Capi-
tai Bicycle Club to erect new club house
on Fifteenth street, below Albaugh's
Opera-House. A description Of the build
ing has already been printed In THE CRITIC.
The building will be % feet and Z inches
front and 43 feet deep, and the highest point
OF the roof will be so feet from the side
walk. The cost is estimated at $4,000. j.
West Wagner is the architect and b. ii.
Burgoyne is the builder.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-30
May century and .'st. Nicholas"

The Century for May will be found to-
morrow morning at the bookstore OF Mr..
Robert Beall, 495 Pennsylvania avenue.
Among its half dozen illustrated papers are
its chapters on the war, including General
McClellan's last magazine article and fac
simile OF the last paragraph written by him
self. Mr.. Beall has also the May number
of ST. Nicholas, the most popular of iuve-
nile periodicals.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-30
LOCAL BRIEFS.

AT A regular meeting of the Hod Assem-
bly,, No 5000, X. of L., Wednesday night, it
was decided to indorse the eight-hour
movement.
For the largest variety of picture frame
mouldiDgs, go TO Veerhoffs, 9l6 and All
Scyentl street,
The Washington critic., 1886-04-30
.a,1,rnrv urirv wagons,

Fresh Alderney butter, churued every
morning and delivered In J ID "Ward''
prints, 45c. per ID. Also cottage cheese
buttermlk and sweet milk, sc. per qt.
Cream 15c. per pit.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-30
COURT RECORD.

POLICE CoURT-Judge Smell. - Robert
Cant and Anthony Grammar, assault to
kill; continued. Belle Allen and Mary
Washington, vagrancy; ninety days each in
the workhouse.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-30

London has dramatic club formed OF
deaf and dumb persons, by whom "Ham-
let" was recently produced before an audi
oncc OF some 600 people, mostly deaf.
A woman In Walton County, Ga, has q
rollipgpin that has been In constant use
for 100 years, and is still as good as new.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-30
WASHINGTON CRITIC
JyEATnER INDICATIONS.

For the Middle Atlantic States, casterly
winds, stationary temperature, occasional
light rain.
For Saturday, colder, fair weather for the
Middle States.
Thermometers Readings.
Thermometer readings for April 80, 1856;
q. M, 400; a. M, i6o; II a. M, 51'.
April 20: Mean temperature, $50; max
imum, zoo; minimum, 500; mean relative
humidity; "a total precipitation, % inch.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-30
lsriIl,s sample Room.

g37 d street Post buildlng), is the head
quarters for the finest brands Of wet goods
in the market. Cigars OF the most delicious
favor.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-30
Millinery Millinery!

10 cases Chldren's Sailors. .........,..... 20c
lot Black and Colored Canton Hats for
LADIES ,,,'...''''.., ''''.''.'.:'' loc
lot White Mikado Shade Hats for ladies 25c
lot Union Mlans, all new shapes. 4ic
lot Mixed Sailors, for children. ......... 41c
lot very fine Milan Sailors, for children. Hc
Feathers. Flowers and Ribbons and fine I'm
trimmed Goods to suit the most fastidious.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-30

81 WAS most ready to return blow and
would not brook at all this sort of thing"
for knew could cure all damages with
Salvation Oil. 20 cents.