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The Washington critic., 1886-02-06
Fast Train service Between wash
ingiOn ANA Annapolis.

To accommodate the rapidly-growing
business between Washington, Baltimore
and Annapolis, in addition to the regular
schedulc,th Baltimore q Potomac Railroad
has put on n new train, leaving Washington
at a. m, Baltimore 9:05 a. m, arriving in
Annapolis at 10 n. m. Round-trip tickets 32.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-06
Erriicilar lInn.

Doubtless there are many who do not
care for fairs, theatres, parties and similar
amusements. Tastes vary, but the taste of
a whisky connoisseur never varies. When
he gets hold OF some of that excellent
whisky Of Tharp's, at SIS F street, he is not
satisfied to drink anywhere else. He has
heconie pi rticular.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-06
PROTECTING THE ARHT.
Fined $50 for Disturbing the Sa'
vationists.

lheu NOV lOr DlstufDins tne sal
vationlsts.
The Police Court is having a siege of cases
from the Salvation Army recently, and His
Honor Judge Smell again declared his in
tention of protecting tie army against raids
y disoidefly people. The most recent en-
gagement bctw cen the army and the people
Of the world, as they are called by the Saliva
t!onists, occurred last night, which resulted
badly for the worldly side Of the fight.
Some of Il c famale relatives of Lawrence
Grant were worsted In fight In the Saliva
ton Army hall Tuesday night, and he de-
clarcd his intention of getting even, and to
this end he went to the hall last night.
b While convert pamed Shackelford was
giving his experience, Grant interrupted
him by calling out in loud voice: "Where
is Duvalsn lie was hustled out, but In 60
ing out he committed an assault on Captain
Lottie Frances and Sergeant George Duval.
He was also charged with disturbing re-
ligious meeting. Judge Smell said these
people bad right to worship according to
the dictates Of their own conscience, and he
would protect them against interruption by
rude people. He had imposed small fines
and they did not seem to have the desired
effect and he would now impose large ones.
A fine of $50 was imposed for disturbing the
meeting and the assault cases were dis
missed. A fourth charge of profanity on
the street after arrest resulted In n fine of
s.. An appeal was noted. James Lynch
was also arro sted but forfeited collateral.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-06
The DuRy-NaIIY Match.

Paddy Duffy, the Boston sparrer, will
meet William Nally of Georgetown, In a
six.round sparring match at the ComIque
tonight 1t is predicted that this win be a
match OF more than ordinary interest
Two sparring. matches will be given on
Monday night
The Washington critic., 1886-02-06

Justice James to-day granted Marion
Chase divorce from Melville Chase and the
custody of their child. The charge was de-
sertion.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-06
"Aiderncy nairy Wngons.,

Fresh Alderney butter, churned every
morning and delivered In ID. "Wardn
prints, Toe. per IL. Also cottage cheese
iuttermik and sweet milk, &c. per qt.
Cream, 15c. per pint.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-06
Loss afr a Mnshington Contrnctor.

The new Life Saving station at Frank
fort, on Lake Michigan, was wholly de
stroyed by fire last Saturday night. 1t was
wholly completed, but as 1t had not yet
been accepted by the Treasury Department
officials, the loss falls on the contractor,
Mr.. NJ. {. McGowan Of this city.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-06
lIr d. IL. MiNnul

has resumed business at his old stand, 1876
Ninth street northwest, and would be
pleased to serve any and all of his old
patrons, including the general public, with
the choicest of table luxuries that the mar
lnfs n afIprI
The Washington critic., 1886-02-06
Contributions from the Charitable.

The police authorities and the Associated
Charities people say there is considerable
suffering among the poor since the recent
cold snap, and particularly since the heavy
fall Of snow. The Associated Charities are
busiIy engaged In distributing the contribu-
tioDs coming to them. The police are also
doing world Of good. Their approprla-
tion will not stand the heavy demand, but
Major Dye is receiving constantly quite
liberal contributions from the charitable
community. This morning he received
from Mr.. W. w. Corcoran, $500; Mrs, Gen
eral James +. johnson. S25; Mrs. j. A.
King, $50; Mrs. Z. Il. Milburn, cl, thing;
Mr.. L. H., $50; Mrs. W. G. Metlerott SlO
Friend, 81; Mrs. NJ. Blair, 50; Wm. Bran
non, lt0 leaves of bread; Saks 4 Co., $40;
lyon Brothers, clothing; John B. Scott, $a5;
Mrs. II, NJ. Sands, $40; +. p. B. Sands, IS;
Captain Nally. 50; Mrs. j. d. Fuller, cloth
ing; Franz u Meistcy, one barrel OF bacon:
lady, s..
johnson Bros. have notified the Com
missioners that they will give twenty tons
of coal to the poor, If the District will dis
tribute 1t. They say they would distribute
it themselves but for the fact that they are
overcrowded with orders in their regular
business
The Washington critic., 1886-02-06
Ladies' Ruchings. Collars and GUNS
DepQrtmeut

Having bought manufacturers lot OF
Remnants of fine Ruchngs, will offer same at
much less than one-half OF regular price.
These goods were measured and priced ac-
cording TO length and quality.
Remnants at 3, 8, q, s, 10 and fjc; former
prices o, II, 10, 20, - and 20c.
&c, or 3 for 25c, ock.taklng price. Fine
Linen Collars "a manufacturers sample line);
really worth 10 and zoe each.
lOc, stock.taking price. Striped Collars;
former price 1lc.
1Oc pair, stock.taking rice Striped Guns;
former price 14c pair
1Oc, stock-takng price. White Linen Cuffs;
former price 15c.
3 for csc, stock-taking price. Children's
Embroidered Collars; former price 12nc each.
3 for see, stock.taking price. Children =
Colored Embroidered Collars; former price
csc each.
5Oc, stock.taking price. Childrcn's Lace
Collars; former price Sic.
Tee a set stock taking price. Children's
Crochet Collars and Cuffs; former prce CSC u
set.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-06
The Season

We will take account of stock on February
II, and up 10 that date intend to dispose Of
all surplus stock in each of our departments.
TO accomplish this result will reduce goods
to astonishing low figures.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-06
Cleaning the street crossings.

The Commissioners never before had so
many men and carts at work cleaning the
snow from the streets and street crossings.
There are 100 District laborers at work, be-
sides 100 workhouse convicts. The latter
are at work In East Washington.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-06
Furniturc. Carpe,s. Blankets.

Comforts ana general house-furnlshing
goods sold on easy weekly or monthly pay
mcnts at John Smiths Installment House,
Alb New Jersey avenue northwest.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-06
Hefl.t,ulDpr

The Great Concordia Jahrmarkt opened Feb
ruaTy at the Light Infantry Hall, FIJI
teeulh street, near Pennsylvania avenue.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-06

The coming local eyent-the Jahrmarl,t.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-06

Hush little baby don't you cry,
You'll 60 to the Jahrmarkt bye and bye.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-06
Divorce Granted.

DON'T forget to attend the Hebrew Fair
tonight at National Rifles Armory.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-06
CITY SPECIALS.

what is n Jahrmarkt
Go to the w. L. |. Hall from February lst
to 18th and see.
VALENTINES and fayors at j. j. Gould's.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-06
NicrirO Underwear.

52c, stocl-taklng price. Aliwool Medica-
ted Pants and Vests; former price. 81.
Si25 stock-taklng price. supertne Mcrino
Vests and Pants former price, Sl.fj,
Celebrated American Hosiery Goods.
bsc, stock-taking price. Misses and Chill
dren's Merino Vests and Drawers; former
price. 75c.
Vests, finest zephyr, high neck and long
sleeves, cream. pink, light blue and cardinal;
former price, S220.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-06
Infants Wear Department.

s4.9S, stock-taking price Merino Long
Cloaks, haniso mely embroldered; former
price, $3.50.
embroidered on both capes; former price, $40.
$40 stock-taking price. Mern Long Cloaks
very elaborately embroidered; former price,
S12.55. =,
25c, stock-taking price. Infants Worsted
Caps; foimer price, See
C0c, stock taking price. Infants Worsted
Caps; former price 75c and ST..
81, stock-taking price. Infants Worsted
Caps; former price, LBS.
re, stock taking price. Children's Worsted
Caps; former price, Sl.l0.
81 30, stocktaking price. Children's Wors-
ted Caps: former price, Sl.9S.
$3.50, stock-taking price. Children's Short
Coats, Jersey flannel; former price, $40
SO. stock-taking price. Chidrens Plush
Coats cream and cardinal; former price, 80.
50, stock-taking price. Children's Plush
Goats, handsomely trimmed; former price,
S12.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-06
Corset Department.

soc, stock.taking price. French Coutllle,
handmade lace trimmed; former price ST.
81 stock.taking price French Woven, EN-
brodered bust, silk stitched; former price
Sl25.
99c, stock. taking price. French Satteen, all
shades, perfect fit lcclebrated Il. II G.); for
iner price Sl,25.
S1..5, stock-taking price. r. & G., double
bone whacbone; former price sl4S.
large assortment of the famous +. DIS
also.
Thompson's Glove-fttlng and Warmers
Health Corsets constantly kept in stock.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-06
Ladies' and ChiIdren's CIoalss.

S., stock taxing prlce. Ladies Newmarkets,
Bison and Berlin Twill Cloth, double'breasted,
touriste back; former price, $50.
49, stock taking price. Ladies' Newmarkets,
Cheyiotte, fur collar and cuffs; former price,
SIS.
S7.dS, stocktaking price. Ladies' Visites,
brown boucle cloth and elegant feather trim
ming; former price, $40.
Sii, stock-taking price. Ladies' Nisites,
brown brocade velvet and feather trimming;
former price. SIG,
SIT 7.9S stock-taking price Black Brocade
Velvet Newmarket, double ebreasted, plated
back; former price, S2i.
so, stock-taking price. Ladies' Walking
Jackets, boucle cloth; former price, 80.
SIS stock-taking price. Ladies' Newman.
kets, silk matelasse; black fur down front and
around bottom; former price, S!5.
S3.4S, stock-taking price. Children's All,
Wool Coats, A to 10 years; former price, So and
50.
81, stock.taking price. Coats, odd sizes,
elegantly trimmed; former price S. 80 and
$40.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-06

See Post, Republican and Star for
stock taking prices in other depart
ments.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-06
Lace Department.
Felt Goods Department.

A discount of 10 per cent. OFF marked pri'
Just received, latest style Crepe Yelling
all colors.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-06

DC, stock taking price. Felt Tidies; former
price Sc.
19c, stock-taking price. Applique Felt Tldies;
former price nc.
i0c, stocktaking price. Embroidered
Tides; former price zoe.
SOC, stock.taking price. Embroid'ed Tldies;
former price 9Sc.
s15S, stock.taking price. Embroidered
Piano Scarfs; former price S2.25.
S1.9S stock.takipg price. Embroidered
Piano Scarfs; former price SECS.
S1iS. stock taking price; Mantel Lambre-
qnins. embroidered; former price So 40.
S2.2d, stock taking price. Mantel .I.ambre-
quins. embroidered: former price S2.14.
few Hand painted Tides still on hand,
all of which have been marked down.
Umbrella Department..
S1.75. stock-taking price. Gloria Cloth,
paragon frame; former price S2.
s2.3s, stock,taking price. Twilled SIX
A discount of ~ per cent. on all Umbrellas
not specially reduced.
Connecticut western news., 1886-04-07
ORE HILL.

Moving is the order of the day. John Rowe has moved to the Bird place. on the Sharon road; Mrs James Argall takes the place vacated by him. A. P. Felts moves in with Mrs N. J. Reed. while R. P. Bennett takes one of N. Warmers tenant houses next to his resi- dence. Mrs H. P. Harris is moving to Salisbury, after a residence in Ore Hill of more than dozen years. The fami- ly will be much missed. .
 Mrs Hiram Hoysradt, who had finger. ed for months with consumption, died at her home near State Line, Wednes. day morning, March 31. The funeral services were held at the Baptist church at Millerton, conducted by the pastor. The remains were taken to Pine Plains for burial.
 Ore Hill is to have democratic post master for the first time. G. B. Ferr who has been assistant postmaster fol about three years has been appointed postmaster.
 The prize scholars at the distric school last term were Mary Cook anc Minnie Bartle.
Connecticut western news., 1886-04-07
LEGISL4TTTE GENERAL REUNION.

A legislative general reunion of mem bers of the present and past general assemblies of Connecticut will be held at the capitol in Hartford, Wednesday May 5, 1886.
 We are indebted to Representative A.. J. Spur of Chapinville and to ex-Sena- tor J. B. Hardenbergh of Canaan, for the following list of Canaan and North Canaan representatives now living. Their present postofice address is given also the years when they served. We also mention the senators now living. Bear in mind that the town of Canaan WAS divided in 1857. The list is as complete as possible to make it in the limited time allowed before going te press:
Connecticut western news., 1886-04-07

ONE of the greatest blessings of the present age comes to us in the form of an eye tester, which is termed the ophthalmoscope, an instrument designed expressly to get perfect adjustment of spectacles or eye glasses to the hu- man eye. MT William Kirk has, at quite an expense, procured this instru- ment, by which, in an incredible short time, he can fit the eye perfectly, and at no further expense than the usual price of his spectacles. Instead of pay ing from three to five dollars for a med ical examination, then adding the price of the spectacles, making bill of from five to ten dollars, person can without cost (except for the lenses) go to MT Kirk and be fitted perfectly, either in convex, concave or cylindrical lenses. All the phases of disturbance in the vision either persbyopia, hyperopia, myopia or astigmatism is at once cor rected by this finely adjusted instru- ment, and it is remarkable how quickly 1t can be done, and what is more it can be done with greater precision by this instrument than in any other way.
 There is an absolute law about it as infexible as any other law of mechan. ism. We advise all to see this simple yet positively remarkable instrument. Mir Kirk's place of business is the old established, reliable jewelry store. Camps block, West Winsted. m2l-8w
Connecticut western news., 1886-04-07
MILL. RIVER.

The town meeting here on Monday was lively one. The question of bond ing the town for railroad to Canaan called out full house. There were two tickets-the regular democratic, and a union ticket. The union ticket was elected by large majority. The select men elected were l.. P. Reyes, Charles Adsit and William Canfeld-a good board. Assessors are 0. B. Barnes. Je- rome Curtiss and Martin B. Sheldon. John G. Calkins, school committee; treasurer, Dyer Stannard; clerk, Dr Seth Pease. The railroad question was dis. cussed at length. The motion to raise money was finally postponed to an ad journed meeting in two weeks, but { vote was taken by dividing the house in order to get the sense of the meeting which resulted in vote of 149 in favol of road to 75 opposed. The towr voted license.
 William Pease of Pittsfield, who wa sick there couple of weeks, came hom' for a few days last week.
 There will be Fast day services in tn church next Thursday forenoon.
Connecticut western news., 1886-04-07
HERE AND THERE.

Mir J. H. Bates has purchased of MT s. M. Pettingill the newspaper adver- tising agency, conducted by him so suc- cessfully for nearly forty years, and on April 1st merged 1t with his own, now located at Al Park Row, New York.
 A kind-hearted and thoughtful hus- band at Chapinville, Conn.,, has fixed crank attachment to the wheel of his wagon, so that when the wheel turns, it works a churn in the wagon. When churning morning comes, this man packs the machine into the carriage, away from his wearied wife and noisy chil- dren, and takes quiet drive, bringing home the butter without the least exer- tion on his part Springfield Repub- hcan.
 The oldest man in New England is said to be Miles Camp of Kent, agod 104 years. MT Camp began life as farm hand, working for his board, he county and his wealth is estimated at $50O,0 ,0OO. He has always been some what miserly and now, although his wife is unable to work, refuses to en- ploy servant, having lost faith in hire lings since Mrs Mary Lloyd, his house. keeper, stole $12, ,0OO in bonds from him two years ago.-E1change. ....
 The value of the hardware produced in the United States each year is about $6O, 1000, GOO, and one-half of it is made in Connecticut. This does not include fire arms, agricultural implements, cut nails, or ornamental iron work. With these the list comes up to S1OO. GOO. .OOO
 A Waterford father and mother have signed an agreement with their 12-year- old son to each give the latter $1OO when he attains his majority, on condi- tion that he abstains from tobacco in any form until that time New Hart ford Tribune.
 The Bridgeport Standard has been sued for libel by the deposed postmas- ter of Woodbury, laying damages at $20, . ;. The Thomaston Express is seven years old but it's good enough to be seventy-seven. Gazette.
Connecticut western news., 1886-04-07
HOUTHFIELD.

The New Marlboro stage driver agrees to come to the north part of this village Mondays. Wednesdays and Fridays of each week, ea route to Great Harrington. He will drive up to Baldwin's office when necessary for passengers, etc.
 H. N. Kasson has been unable to move to Southfeld as yet, on account of the sickness of Frank Wade, but now expects to be here soon.
 Our neighbor Phelps does not appear to sell the place advertised some weeks ago.
 The Chautauqua circle met at Fl. w. Palmer's last week. where an enjoyable time was had, and warm sugar plenty. Success to such farmers as these.
 Mrs William Moses, 79 years old, of South New Marlboro was buried on Saturday last. Funeral at the house of deceased; sermon by Rev A. N. Bsne- dict.
Connecticut western news., 1886-04-07
CONNECTICUT PATENTS.

Tho following patents were granted to citizens of Connecticut bearing date March 30, 1886. Reported expressly for this paper by Louis Bagger & Co.,, mechanical experts and solicitors of patents, Washington, D. c. Advice free:-
 Barnes, B. F., Now Haven, cutter heads.
 Brady, T. H., New Britain, suspend ing electric lights. Q pat
 Eiscn, H. J., Waterbury. mechanism for triming balances.
 Haight, G. E., New Haven, and w. H. Wood, Hartford, submarine torpedo boat.
 Hart. G. E., Waterbury, combined wheel and pinion for watches.
 Hiscott, A. J., Bridgeport, dress shield. Q pat. Hotchkiss. c. A., Bridgeporttoy. Deeble, John, Southington, OK shoe. Hes, H. J., Seymour, thill-couplings. Loomis, Burdett, Hartford, apparatus for the manufacture of Illuminating and heating gas. A. pats. Marless. G. E., South Beach, com bined knife and fork
 Smith, E. s., Waterbury, clasp O, buckle, Strong, s. w., Bridgeport, chuck. Wetmore, w. w., New Haven, sight l for fire arms. Wood, w. H., Hartford, vapor en zine.
Connecticut western news., 1886-04-07
NEW HARTFORD.

c. O. Rolcomb has received the ap- pointment of postmaster of our village.
 George A. Spencer has removed to the house which he bought about year ago, and has fitted it up to be one of the prettiest homes in New Hartford.
 The G. A. R. post that was organized here last Saturday evening has received the name of the B. R. Lee post in com memoration of one of our own brave soldiers.
 At the Quaker tea of last Friday eve- ming about $40 were realized-a hand some sum considering it was dime sociable.
 Rev T. J. Lee was guest at the house of G. A. Spencer over Sunday.
 G. E. Carter of Hartford has been spending few days in town.
 Burton Merrill of Nepaug is clerking for F. B. Jones & Go.
 The exercises of the l.. & s. U. of last Tuesday were of remarkably high order.
Connecticut western news., 1886-04-07
FAX E WILLIE.

There was no service in the M. E.. church last Sunday, on account of the absence of Rev MT McCutcheon who was attending the New York conference.
 The concert last night was quite a success. The proceeds were for chari- table purposes.
 The district school reopened Monday after vacation of week.
 MT John c. Cornell is putting up 8 building, by the side of his fathers store, for the postofice. He expects to be able to occupy it in about two weeks.
 Harry, infant son of MT and Mrs James Woodworth, died Wednesday morning of brain trouble. Age 1 year and 8 months.
 Considerable moving has been going on. MT John Mortimer has moved from the Dodge place to the Seth Wal ton place. MT John Griggs into the Dodge place; Mir Charles Day into the house vacated by MT Griggs; MT Leon ard Phfal into the house vacated by Mir Day; Mrs Baker into the house vacated by Mir Phfal; MT John Hubbard into tho Camp house.
Connecticut western news., 1886-04-07
LEGLSLAIVE NOTES.

The measure which attracted the most interest among the working men was the weekly payment bill, which passed the house by large majority, but is being kicked about in the senate and it's friends are fearful that it may not survive, in all it's original simplicity.
 Owing to the fact that Thursday was April 1, MT Tomlinson of Milford, occu- pied the chair in the house for time. He received note, purporting to come from Speaker Tibbitts, requesting him to take the chair. He at once responded and the speaker, perceiving the joke at once, gracefully resigned it, and Mir Tomlinson presided with ease and dig nity. After Mir Tomlinson had guided the business of the house for time Mir Kehoe of New Britain, also received a request to preside and promptly re- sponded. Mir Tomlinson, however, did not see it in the same light and contin- ued to s'hold the fort" Then Mir Lee of Meriden was vaguely invited to steer the ship of legislation, but MT Tomlin- son still held firm and would resign his seat to none but the rightful speaker.
 Prudence Crandal PhiIleo the Can terbury victim of pro-slavery citizens of Connecticut hat been granted pension of $4OO annually.
 It now looks as though there would be factory inspector whose duty would be to see that the factories are safe and comfortable.
 Connecticut is the first and only state in the union to pass the wire fence law Representative A. J. Spur of Chapin- vile is the author of the bill, and his fatherly hand led it along and guided its footsteps until the legislators saw that it was ''goodly child' and adopted it..
 The following incident occurred out side the legislature hall: A gentleman asked the question, "Why don't the legislature adiourn?" He received the following reply: ''The suckers are wait ing to eat up the shad." This reminds one of the trite saying that ''the big fish eat up the little ones"
 April fools day was duly observed and many practical jokes were indulged in,
Connecticut western news., 1886-04-07
DIED.

DIED. WooDwoRTH-At Lakeville, March 3l, Harry, infant son of MT and Mrs James Woodwork, aged l year and months.
 WooDFoRD-At Collinsville, March 28, Betsey, widow of the late Major John Woodford, aged 86 years. GLYNN-At Collinsville, March 31, Pat rick Glynn, aged 70 years. BEcKwrTH-At Canton Center, March 9, George Beckwith, aged 80 years, a native of Nepaug, where he was buried.
 HoYsRADT-Near State Line (Ore Hill) March 31, Mrs Hiram Hoysradt. HUNT-At Falls Village, March 31, John Hunt, in the 8Oth year of his age HARr-At West Cornwall, March,. 31 Miss Ina Hart, aged 16 years. BEAcH-At Winsted, April l, Albert N. Beach, formerly of Canaan, in the 67th year of his age. RYA1s-At Norfolk. March 30, Joseph Ryals aged 68 years :; burial al Bristol. MosEs-At New Marlboro, Mass, March 30, Harriet R. wife of William Moses, aged 79 years.
 DowD-At Norfolk, April 4, Ransford 1 Dowd, aged 55 years.
Connecticut western news., 1886-04-07

During the rain of last week another land slide occurred at the Brown place, taking the fence away, but doing nc further damage. A few years since the house was damaged, and the inmates thoroughly frightened by similar oo- currence.
 MT snow has moved into MT Cobb's tenement. John O'Rrien will occupy Fl. J. Holt's house. Harvey Dunham is to return to Canaan.
 William Humphrey caught fine stirring of trout last week.
 There is quite call for horses now three having been sold here within 6 week.
 The axle shop shut down last week for inventory.