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The Iola register., 1888-09-07
PUBLIC SALE.

I will sell at public sale at the resi-.
dence OF the late r. Stanley. II miles
west and seven miles north of Bronson
IL miles southwest of Blue Mound and
d miles east of Bayard, commencing
at 10 q. M, on Saturday, Sept. Is. 'S8
The following property, tO-wit: 20
head Of horses as follows: 2 fillies,
gcldings, 3 three-year-old geldings,
yearlings, 4 mares, 5 sucking colts,
mule; IS head of cattle as follows: %
milch and fat cows, s steer calves, and
heifer calves. Ninety head of hogs
rs follows: Is sows and IS shoats and
pigs. Will also sell s stands of bees
geese, chickens, plows, cultivators,
wagon and other things too numerous
to mention. Terms of sale: SIS and
under cash. The fat COWS will be
cash. On other sums l2 months time
with approved security and 10 per cent
from date, If paid when due, if not 1:
per cent from date 7per cent off fol
cash. E. STANLEY.
j. J. CLOSE, Administrative.
Auctioneer. lw
The Iola register., 1888-09-07
BIO STOCK sA1x.

Consisting of 175 head Of High. Grade
Short Horns, 20 head Of horses and
some farm implements,
OK THURSDAY, Sept. 10Th.
Beginning at $50 q. m. sharp at The
stock farm of Daniel Armel, 5 miles
southwest of Humboldt, Kansas.
Having determined to retire from
active business have decided to offer
my entire herd of High Grade Short
Horns at Public Auction in lots to suit
purchasers. This herd, which repre-
sents years OF careful breeding, con.
sists Of 6 fine bulls, IS head of breeding
COWS and heifers, 30 head of twO-year.
old steers and heifers, Is three.year
old steers aud about so extra fine
calves. Also about 20 head o. horses
consisting of fine driving. saddle and
work nurses and brood mares, mostly
young and in good condition. Will
also offer lot of agricultural imple-
ments of all kinds.
To those desiring to stock up herds,
and to shippers or others generally, I
invite . careful inspection Of the above
stock ~ 1t offers rare speculative op.
portunity. Any of the stock may be
seen at any time previous to sale at my
farm.
Terms of Sale:
Twelve months time without inter.
est n i'll be given on approved paper,
notes to draw IL per cent. interest from
date II not paid when due. Five per
cent discount will be given for cash.
DANIEL ARMEL.
The Iola register., 1888-09-07
NOTICE.

One hundred thousand and 3 veal
old apple trees for sale at $500 per hun
dred. NV nursery stock includes all
the leading varieties, ,suchas have been
thoroughly tested in Kansas also the
recent new varieties, all of which have
been grown with special care. We
also ofies, pear, plum, cherry, ounce,
grape vines, and small fruit plants for
nearly one-half less in price than you
can buy fromtraveling agents. Would
say to farmers and planters, come di-
rect to the nursery Tor your trees. as
that always gives the lest of satisfao-
ton. Those who are intending to
plant largely of apple trees, ! would
say come and see our stock before CIV
ing your order to any one.
Remember have had o years. ex.
perience in the nursery business-25
years in Ohio. My nursery is located
three miles east of Humboldt, on the
Fort Scott road. Address,
N. w. CRAWFORD.
Humboldt. Allen county, Kansas.
The Iola register., 1888-09-07
FOE SALE.

A nice little farm of 1l2 acres, we'll
improved, with living water the year
around, 100 acres in q growing crop,
the rent this season to 60 with the
farm; no incumbrance and a warrantee
deed given. The place lies one mile
east of Humboldt, Allen county,
known as the Cushman farm. This
place was taken under a mortgage by
the undersigned who lives in Illinois
Aid not wanting land. I will sell it at
price and on such terms, that anyone
can buy 1t at speculation. Address:
II. z. LowREY,
Bloomington, I'll.
or:
III. l.. HENDERSON, lola, Kans.
The Iola register., 1888-09-07
NEOSHO FALLS FAIR.

We acknowledge receipt of tickets
to the Neosho Valley District Fair to
be held at Neosho Falls Sept. 25th to
10Th. They offer liberal premiums in
all departments. There will be plenty
of music, good speakers, exciting races
IN addition to splendid display OF
fine stock and farm products generally
Our people generally patronize the
Falls Fair literally and it will pay
them to go this year. w. J. Haugh-
wont is president, o. 8. Woodward,
secretary.
The Iola register., 1888-09-07
FINE HOGS FOR SALE.

1 have 40 head of Poland China
hogs that I will sell on as good terms
rs the same class of hogs can be pur-
chased In any State. My hogs are
composed of the very best blood, and
are bred with care. and all are eligible
sor record in the Ohio Poland China
Record.
Call and inspect my herd or write
for prices. ROBERT Cook.
lola, Kansas.
The Iola register., 1888-09-07
LETTER LIST.

List of letters remaining in the post
ONCE at lola. Kas., September Z, 1855.
Jones, NJ. +.
Marga1, Geo. L.
Mitchell, Efiie Miss
Nixon, LOCKER
Persons calling for any of the above
letters will please say advertised
and give date of advertisement.
]. e. IRELAND, p. M.
The Iola register., 1888-09-07
ATTENTION KvRRYBoDY.

Make your arrangements to attend
the Fair and Picnic at lola on Friday
and Saturday, September IA and Is.
We have as pleasant a grove As there
is in the county, pleasure steamers will
be ON the river, aud every care will be
taken to insure good time. Fill your
grub l,Ox and come on.
The Iola register., 1888-09-07
AUCTIOHEER.

F. n. Adams, lola, Kansas, erie.
Satisfaction guaranteed or no pay.
Charges y per cent. Correspondence
promptly answered.
The Iola register., 1888-09-07
NorIE.

From September 1st the accounts
due me on advertising and job work
will be found in the hands of Alt. HI.
Campbell who is instructed to collect
them. I trust they will be settled
promptly to save costs and litigation.
CHAs. F. SCOTT.
The Iola register., 1888-09-07
HEw GROCERY.

Lewis & Go. have opened q grocery
store on the north side of the square.
They will keep the best Of everything
In their line.
The Iola register., 1888-09-07
LOST.

Between my residence and the
Southern Kansas depot Monday after
noon, a gold breast-pin with coral set.
ting. A suitable reward will be paid
for its return. Mrs. NETTIE WISE. :
The Iola register., 1888-09-07
NOTICE.

Having sold our meat market it is
necessary for US to settle all outstand-
ing accounts. Those indebted to us
will therefore call and settle at once
either by cash or note.
SMELL & Co,
The Iola register., 1888-09-07
CHEAP MONEY.

Bowlus has any amount of money
that he can loan on real ertate security
at lower rates than can Ne had any
where else.
The Iola register., 1888-09-07
AUCTIOUEER,

VIM. n. Wychoff. Moran Kansas
cries sales in Allen and adjoining
counties. Estisfaction guaranteed OF
no pay. Charges = per cent.
Correspondence promptly answered.
The Iola register., 1888-09-07
NOTICE

The members of the Womens Relief
Corps are requested to meet promptly
at seven o, clock, Friday evening Sep
tember7.
AaNEs SCOTT. w. NJ.
The Iola register., 1888-09-07
IOuU.

! All past due notes will be In q co-
lector's hands after September |, 1888.
A. w. BECK.
The Iola register., 1888-09-07

The Humboldt and lola cOlored
mines held another game Saturday.
Our fellows got scooped 25 to %. Now
comes the rub.
The Iola register., 1888-09-07

There will be series of interesting
games between Humboldt and lola
during the Fairs 2 at each place. These
are considered test games and will be
played for all there is in it.
The Iola register., 1888-09-07

The IOlas carried off the sp0ils ir
the game with Humboldt last Tuesday
% tO3.
The Iola register., 1888-09-07
BASE BALL.

Last Thursday Chanute came up
with HumbOldt's battery and first base
to play the lola Club. Our boys failed
to hang together and were beaten 8 to
5. The playing of Wilson and "Tex.
as" was especially fine, and under Or
dinary circumstances would have Civ.
en- them the game.
The Iola register., 1888-09-07

When anyone allows their teeth to
become quite badly decayed they are
harder to save, and it costs more, both
in money and pain; and winter is com.
ing in o few months, therefore you
should 60 to DR.. LaFary at once and
have them fixed mp in first-class style
and save expense, pain and trouble;
and If you chance to have q failure OF
his work which was done in the last
i've years, he will make it good free
of charge.
T. 8. Slower irresponsible for the fol.
lowing somewhat original advertising
scheme which-with little help from
the REGIsTER-is about the best thing
we have eeen. Hanging in the win.
dow of Goodhue & Evans drug store Is
large map showing the position of
troops in the second days battle of
Gettysburg. In the center il large
white hand, with the index finger
pointing to the location of Caldwell's
troops. On the hand is inscribedf Gen.
J. e. Caldwell, who fought here July
End 1868, will speak at Moran Sept.
9th. Ifyou want to see the best ora
tor in the State. CO."
The following is q list of persons 60
ing to Columbus, o. to attend the Ma
tional Encampment of the G. A. R.:
d. B. D. Smeltser, J. P. Duncan wife
and daughter, Robt. Cook and wife,
r. Wiggs and wife, David Nash and
daughter. Geo. Fruit, V. Moore, II. r.
Brown, w. Canatsey, Mrs. j. Payn,,
Geo. Lawyer, J. L. Perry, VIM. Bean,
J. b. Benjamin, Parsell, F. Power..
Mrs. Dean, Mrs. Forsyth. Mrs. A. J.
Monfort, Mr.. Boyer, Eli Culbertson,
Mrs. Chadwick, Miss Fannie Hager-
man. e. J. Thayer. A party Of Is will
go from Humboldt. a few more can
60 In the car. Fare $l5.65 for the round
trip.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-20
TheMySt,.l HanSOnCab
By FERGUS ". HUME.

When Fitzgerald had finished tho last of the closely written sheets, he let the letter fall from his hands, and, leaning back in his chair, stared into the dawning light outside with a haggard face. He arose after few moments, and, pouring himself out glass Of brandy, drank it feverishly. Then mechanic ally lighting cigar, he stepped out of the door into the fresh beauty of tho dawn. There was soft crimson glow in the east, which announced the approach of the sun, and he could hear the chirping of the awak- ening birds in the trees But Brian did not see the marvellous breaking of the dawn, but stood staring at the red light fiaring in the east, and thinking of Cations letter.
 ssI can do no more," he said bitterly, lean- ing his head against the wall of the house. "There is only one way of stopping Calton, and that is by telling him all. My poor Madgel My poor Madge!"
 A soft wind arose, and rustled among the trees, and there appeared great shafts of crimson light in the east; then, with sud- den blaze, the sun peered over the brim of the wide plain The warm yellow rays touched lightly the comedy head of the weary man, and, turning round, he held up his arms to the great luminary, as though be were fire worshiper,
 "I accept the omen of the dawn, he cried, ''fer her life and for mine"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-20
CHAPTER XXVU

MOTHER GUTTERSNIPE JOINS THE MAJORITY
 Punctual to his appointment, Kilsip called ct Cations office at s o'clock, in order to guide him through the squalid labyrinths of the slums, and found the barrister waiting impatiently for him.
 They went into Little Bourke street, and after going through the narrow and dark lanes, which now seemed quite familiar to Calton, reached Mother Guttersnipes den, for in truth it could be called nothing else. After climbing the rickety stairs, which groaned and creaked beneath their weight, they entered the room, and found Mother Guttersnipe lying on the bed in the corner, and the elfsh child with the black hair play ing cards with a slatternly looking girl at the deal table by the faint light of tallow can dle. They both sprang to their feet as the strangers entered, and the elfsh child pushed a broken chair in a sullen manner toward MT. Calton, while the other girl shuf1ed into a far corner of the room, and crouched down there like dog. The noise of their entry awoke the bag from an uneasy slumber into which she had fallen, and sitting up in bed, she huddled the clothes round her, and pre- sented such a grewsome spectacle that Calton involuntarily recoiled. Her white hair was all unbound, and hung in tangled masses over her shoulder ill snowy profusion. Her face, parched and wrinkled, with the hooked nose i DSSioy pASbGh SgSSY AhS NLlSSS O4 b 4AOuSSa was poked forward, and her skinny arms, bare to the shoulder, were waving about as she grasped at the bedclothes with her claw Hke hands.
 She was evidently growing very weak, So Cation turned to Kilsip and told him in a
 whisper to get doctor. The detective scribbled e note on some paper, and, giving it to Lizer, ordered her to take it. At this, the other girl rose, and, putting her arm in that of the child's, they left together.
 "Them two young 'usseys goneT said Mother Guttersnipe. Right you are, don't i want what I've got to tell to get into the newspaper, don't"
 "And what is ita" asked Calton, bending forward
 The old woman took another drink of gin, and it seemed to put life into her, for she sat up in the bed and commenced to talk rapidly, as though she were afraid of dying before her secret was told.
 l "You've been 'ere afore?" she said, point ing one skinny finger at Calton, land you , wanted to find out all about Ter; but you ! didn't, blarst ye. She wouldn't let me tell, for she was always proud jade, a flouncin' round while Ter pore mother was Q starvin'." "Her motherl Are you Rosanna Moore's i motherF' cried Calton, considerably aston 1 ished
 "May die if ain't," croaked the hag. !" 'Er pore father died of drink, an I'm fol- lerin' i'm to the same place ill the same way, You weren't about town in the old days, or you'd bin after her, blarst ye-" | After Rosanna?h
 ''The werry girl" answered Mother Gut tersnipe. "She were on the stage, she were, | an my eye, what swell she were, with all | the coves a-dyin' for Ter, an she dancin' over | their black earts, cuss lem; but she was a.lays good to mo till Q came"
 s'Wbo came""
 l s=SAsS As G ss..- z&s ksz> 1 TO BE CONTINUED.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-20

door Madge, who had her eyes fixed on the doctors face, saw how grave it was.
 'sThere is dangerg'' she said, touching his arm as they paused for moment at the door.
 ''No, noin he answered hastily.
 "Yes, there is" she persisted. "Ten mo the worst; it is best for ne to know"
 The doctor looked at her in some doubt for Q few moments and then placed his hands on her shoulder.
 My dear young lady," he said gravely, q will tell you what I have not dared to tell your father"
 "What" she asked in low voice, her face growing pale.
 "His heart is affected"
 "And there is great dangerg"
 "Yes, great danger. In the event of any sudden shock"- He hesitated
 "Yes"-
 "He would probably drop down dead" ttMy Godlo
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-20
NOTICE-

A SPECIAL INVITATION TO THE FOR
 EsTERs OF THE CITY.
 Court Wolf Tone extends Q warm and cordial invitation to the Foresters of this city to accom- pany them on Thursday evening next on their excursion train to Forestville, where new court of Forestry will be installed under their auspices Tickets for the round trip 75 cents. Members desiring to 20 are requested to leave their names at the Peoples drug store, Baldwin street; at J, r. Nngent's, corner Scoyili and Brooklyn drug store. The train will leave Water bury about o'clock and return from Forestville about o'clock Friday morning.
 JOHN D. BoLAN, c. R.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-20
LOST.

SUM OF MONEY YESTERDAY. THE "A finder will be rewarded by leaving the same
 DEMOCRAT office.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-20
UNDERTAKING

Promptly attended to. Good work guaranteed. Night calls answered by John Morlarity, Walnut Avenue; R. J. Walker, 54 Coo e street; John Lynch, 42 Liberty street; Rudolph Rindle- berg, Meadow Lane. Telephone at Store and House.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-20
POSTOFFIcE.
Mails Close.

 New York City-7.50, 10 20 m: BIO, 5Se, TS0p ID m. Boston-7O0, 7.50 n; 12.S0, BIO, 7.S0 pm. Southern-7.50, lo.2u m: 2,l0, 530 7.S0 m. Western-7.50, l0.20 q m; S.1u, 5.S0, 7.S0 p m. Canada WeSt-7.30, lo2u a m; BIO, 5.So, 7s0 p m EaStern-7.O %, 7.50 a m; 1230 2.1o, T.S0 D m. Canada EaSt-7.00 7.50 m; E. 30, 2.1o, T.S0 m. Albany-7.50, 10.20 m; 210, 5.S0, 7.30 p m Northern N. Y.-7.5u. 10.20 m; 2. 10. 5S0 T.s0 pm Providence-7.e0, 7.50 a m; 12, 30, BIO, 7.S0 pm m. Springheld-700, 7.50 am; 12 30, BIO, 5.S0, ESQ pm WorceSter-7.00, 7.50 am; 12S0 2.10, 5.30. f.S0 pm PittSfield, Mass-7 50 a m; 2.10, 5.S0, 7.S0 D m. Hartford-7.00, 7.5o a m; F. 30, 2.10, 7,S0 m Bridgeport-T.50 1020 m; 2.10, 530, 7.S0 pm New haven-7.5o, 1oso am; 12 30, 2.1O. 5So 7.S0 pm Ansonia-7.50, 10.20 m; 1230 ? 10 5.30, 1.30 D m. Birmngham-7.so, 1oaO am: 12,So, 10, 5.So. S0pm Union City-T.5 50 m; 2. 10, 5.30 D m Naugatuck-T.5o m; 210 5.30 D m. Seymour-7.50 m; BIO, 530 ID. Winsted-10.55 a m; 6.S0 m. Stations on Naugatuck R. R. north Waterbury 10.45 m; 63opm. Meriden-7.5O, 10.2o m; 1880, BIO, 5.so, 7sopm Danbury-7.5o a m; 1.2a, BIO, 5So, TSo m. New LondoE-7.00, 7.50 am; 12 80. g. To- 5S0T 80 pm Watertown-1o.45 am; 6S0 m Oakville-10.45 m; 6.S0 m. Woodbury-7.30, l0.A5 d m; 125 pm. Southbury-7.S0 ms 1.35 D m. Middlebury-12.S0 m. Wolcott Cru, Tn, Sat,l 12.S0am.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-20
FOR SALE.

Dining room and fixtures in frst-class location, Good reason for selling. Apply to MITcHELL's 5 $ 10 CENT DINING ROOM,
 62 East MaiE Street
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-20

DISTRICT of Waterbury ss Probate Court 1I December 1S 1888.
 Estate of Daniel Hayes, late of Waterbury in said district, deceased,
 Said court has limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for tho creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims to the executor against said estate for settlement Those who neglt ct to present their accounts. properly at tested within said time, will be debarred recov- cry All persons indebted to said estate are re- ouested to make immediate payment to
 THOMAS KILMARTIN, ESecutor
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1888-05-05

laughed in hooking, naughty way
and ran off to play with his toys.

laughed in hooking, naughty way
and ran off to play with his toys.
If the supporters of the Baconian
theory of the authorship of Shake
speare succeed in establishing their
hypothesis, Lord Bacon will himself be
the most signal example in history OF
the application of his most famous say
ing He was born great, for his IA
tier Sir Nicholas Bacon, was keeper OF
the great seal under Elizabeth; he
achieved greatness By turning the cur
rent OF the worlds thought toward in
ductive philosophy. and now be may
have greatness thrust upon him-by
Ignatius Donnelly.-Boston Advertiser.
Pioneer Press: Several years ago
Col. M. W. Glenn;s brother died at
Havana, Cuba He was for years en-
gagged manufacturing in that city and
III Georgia, and was quite wealthy
when he died. He was a widower, and
his property was Wiiled to his brothers,
III. W., in tnis city, and another one III
Texas. The estate is nearly settled,
and Col. Glen will leave soon to look
after his interests. He calculates that
his share Of the property will amount to
about S60O0c The deceased brother
was well known in The South, and was
a member Of the Missouri peace conven-
+iOn Nf 1851 A wear later he was in
the Confederate navy. After the war
he took his craft to Cuba, and engaged
in manufacturing He had an only
daughter. who, upon his death three
years ago, Was adopted by the Minnea-
polls brother, The young lady was
sent to the Sisters school at Columbus,
Ohio, and has since decided to enter
the sisterhooG.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1888-05-05
ITEMS or INTEREST.

st. Paul has thirty citizens worth
81 ,O00, 600 each.
Mrs. z. L. Collins, who is employed
at the Dead Letter office at Washington
at a large salary to decipher "blind"
handwriting. can read every known lam
guage except Russian and Chinese.
Ni1, I,aboucllere says thai the Prince
Imperial Of Russia is SO weak, both
mentally and physically, that in less ey
allied circles he would be regarded as
being within measurable distance Of
congenital idiocy.
Boulanger is anxious TO visit the
United States for the purpose OF study
ing our form Of government. He ex-
presses the oplnion that the United
States is model republic, and says
that his highest ambition is to give to
France such Constitution as ours.
oIYhat's all the crowd about z" he
asked as be came to the City Hall
''st 'Patrick's Day." someone an
severed. birthday?'--"He is
dead, sir!''--'FOh-ah-- beg pardon.
Well. I'll stand here and see the hearse
ne along, guess. Quite a popular
zen, wasn't he %
The King Of SPAN can now walk and
!; a constant source of disturbance in
the Royal palace at Madrid. A few
days ago he was lost for hours and, as
. has been related, was finally found in a
cupboard. Not long after he was TAX
ing his midday repast of bread and
milk. Not liking the favor OF the
milk he suddenly seized she dish and
spouredgits contents over the nurse who
was feeding him. Then His Majesty
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1888-05-05

300
$50 Woo
this
275 Woo cashmere hawls; former
For this
$50 All Wool Black Cashmere SbWls silk
sale
$3.50; For
100 ALI Wool Street ackets For
For this $1,000
Fine Plaid Striped aud Plain Newmarkets
Wraps fitting trimmed Win
Jets former $ll 90; For
Fort les
$3.50:
price SlQ For this
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-03
PERSONALS.


Col. G. Z. Raum was in Charles
town on Friday of last week.
Mr. Luther Shfer and daughter,
Mary, have returned from Jefferson,
Md.
Miss Bette Morgan of Shepherds
is visiting the home of Mr.. j. Nj.
Ransom.
Mr.. Thos. A. Moore, our County
Clerk, celebrated hit S5th birth day
last Saturday.
VIZ. Willie H. Wilson returned to
the Columbian University at Wash
ington, Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Frank Manning, who has
been visiting in Baltimore, returned
to her home, "Vinton," last Satur-
day.
Mr.. c. Z. Jones, of Kearneysvllle,
one of Jefferson's most enterprising
farmers, is seriously i'll with pneu
monia.
Miss Daisie Mikesell, of Waynes-
boro, Pa, aud her cousin, Miss Mat
tie Weller, of Lowistown, Md, visit
ed their uncle, Mr.. John c. Weller,
several days last week.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-03
Champion short u..d Writer.

Mr.. A, S. White, the we'll. known author
of Whites Photography" famous ~
the Champion Shorthand Writer of tho
World, received the first prizes in the in
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Paris and Berlin; he came near being per-
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"BENToN, Ark, August, 18th. 1887.
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'"S. II WiTTHoRNE,E Ed Saline Courier"
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases
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West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-03
FRANK j. CHENEY.

A total eclipse of the moon seems
to me to be almost the only astro
nomical phenomenon which helps us
to believe th at the earth is, after all
something pretty large and impor'
tant. 1t proves that the earth
casts shadow which, at the dis
tan;e of the moon, nearly 100000
miles, is so broad that it takes the
moon, itself some 1000 miles in d.
ameter. an honr and a half to pass
through it. Our globe is not sc
very insignificant if it carries about
with it such a shadow as this.-Cor.
respondent in the Hartford C"r-
rant.