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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-21

THE SENATE COMMITTEE CONSIDERS THE STREET
EXTENSION BILL AND OTHER MArrERs-rHE
ROCK CREEK RAILROAD BILL DISCUSSED THIS
MORNING BIZ THE HOUSE COMMITTEE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-21

MINISTERS. LAWYERS. TEACHERS ID
Nl others whose occupation gives little exercise
should Carters Little Liver Pills for torpid liver
aud biliousness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-21

~ WATER MAINS AND FIRE PLUGS.
Mr.. ingalls,, from the committee on the Dis
trict Of. Columbia, reported favorably the bill
giving the Commissioners power to lay water
mains and construct fire plugs wherever neces-
sary in the District of Columbia.
TO PREVENT COMMERCIAL FRAUDS.
Mr.. Faulkner reported an amendment to the
bill to prevent fraudulent transactions on the
part of commission merchants and other con-
signers of goods.
PROPOSED RAILROAD TO MOUNT VERNON.
Mr.. Barbour in the Senate today introduced
bill authorizing the Washington and Mt.
Vernon railway company to lay its tracks on
certain streets in Washington. The bill is a
good deal like the one introduced in the House
by Mr.. Mutchler and printed in full in The
STAR. The'exception is a change in the route,
cutting of the crossing of the long bridge and
combining the company to the Aqueduct bridge.
e TO PAY JOHN WEBSTER.
Mr.. Butler introduced in the Senate today q
bill appropriating S1,S94 for the payment Of
John Webster of Washington for material fur
nished Is 'fhe government and used in the con-
struction OF the wall upon which rests the iron
fence around the botanical garden.
The Press., 1890-02-06
som FRS.

| -
 i --The topic of more than ordinary in. terest to our townsmen the past week has been the proceedings of the trial of John ". Eaton vs. the Empire and Bay State Telegraph Company and Calvin H. Tiffa- ny. The trial took place at Hartford by special assignment of Judge Sanford, who held term of the superior court for that purpose. The interests of M- Eaton were represented by the firm of Briscoe & An- drews of Hartford, the Telegraph, O. by U. W, Coogan of Hartford and Peter Hen dricks of New York, and those of MT. Tiff. fany sby Judge Sage of Stafford. The hearing at Hartford was on the assessment of damages against the Telegraph Co.,, wEo suffered default. A large number of witnesses were summoned on both sides, who testified pro and con as to the drive. ways in the church yard at the time of ac cident. Drs. Wood and Houghton of this town also gave evidence as to the injuries received, and Drs. Wainwright and Mayer of Hartford made an examination on be- half of the company, and gave their opin- ion as to the permanency of MT. Eaton's injuries. The hearing occupied three days, and at it's conclusion Judge Sanford took the papers and gave notice that he would announce his decision in week or more.
The Press., 1890-02-06

The Staffordville woolen mill owners have just put up an addition to their build. ings, and are putting in twelve extra looms, They are an enterprising and careful, though liberal, firm, and deserv- ing of the prosperity which they are hav- ing.
 In Rev. Geo. W. Elmer's course of lectures at the M E church, Rev. G. A. Crawford, Ph. D.. of Boston, will lecture on the South Sea Islands on Tuesday next, Feb. 11th, ut 7.30 p. m. Admission twenty five cents. Mir. Crawford will ex. hibit some photographs of the people and also some Samoan clubs, cloth, fans, combs, etc. At the last lecture, Jan. 28rh, on the Industries of Japan, Mir. Elmer gave an account of rice growing, silk cul- ture and horticulture, etc, and exhibited his collection of Japanese goods to small but seemingly interested audience.
 Died on Sunday, Feb. 2d, Mrs. Lu- cinda Wolcott, aged T7 years. Funeral services, by Rev. Geo. w. Elmer, were held at the home of her niece, Mrs. Adel- bert Carpenter, at p. m. Tuesday. The body was taken to Stafford Springs for in- terment beside her late husband. There was goodly attendance of friends. Man. chester papers please copy.
The Press., 1890-02-06

Mrs. Annie w. Hampstead, the oldest person in Willimantic, aged 94 years, died Friday of the grippe, at the residence of her son law, ex Postmaster James Wal. den. She was born Tn Groton, December 8. 1795, and at the age of 20 years married James A. Hampstead, who had just served through the war of 1872 as fife major, re turning home in 1915. About seventy years ago they removed to Mansfield, and later to South Coventry. returning after g few years to their Mansfield home. After the death of Mr. Hempstead, his widow removed to Willimantic to reside with her daughter, Mrs. Walden.
The Press., 1890-02-06
HOLLAND. looRREsPoNpENCE.l

CORRESPONDENCE.
 Mrs. Ellen Hungerford of Hadlyme is visiting friends in town.
 Miss Bertha Baker gave very inter. erting and entertaining reading in the Town hall Tuesday evening She is a graduate of East Greenwich academy and came under the auspices of the grange.
 Rev. J. Alden Temple gave a temper ance lecture in the Town hall Wednesday evening, Feb. 9th, with view to organlz- ing branch of Sons of Temperance.
 Rev. Mir. Morrill, preached in the Con- gregational church Sunday evening to a large audience. His subject was the -'.S;ons of the Timas," which he illustrated with his usual skill.
 At the Congregational church they have new lamps around the sides of u e auditorium, and in the Sunday school room new organ.
 Mir. c. V. Hein ard family have l 1t town.
 The skating on Crandalls and Phil lips ponds has been very good, ard h.s been much enjoyed by the young p, o 3le.
 The Ladies' Missionary meeting wss held on Friday afternoon at Mrs. E. 0. Underwood's.
 The select school observe Lincoln E birthday by exc rcises on the afternoon ti Feb. 12th.
 The grippe patients are slowly recov. ering, and no new cases are reported
 A beautiful boquet of flowers adorned the pulpit of the Congregational church on Sunday from Florist CIough's green. house. FLORA,
The Press., 1890-02-06
cOyEN NTmx.
IoUrH CpvHNTRK.

4. 8. PARxzs. Local Editor and Business Manaee,
 of Coventry Local Register.
 Mrs. Anna, widow of the late James Hampstead of this place, died at Willi- mantic Friday morning, leaving two daugh. ters, Mrs. Hovey of New York, Mrs. James Walden, and one son, Wm. Hempsted, both of Willimantic. .sGrandma' Hemp sted, as all who knew her loved to call her, was one of the few people who knew how to grow old, and af ninety -four she loved life anl liked to make everybody happy.
 The eldest son of D. w. Fisk with his bride was out to church Sunday. ,s.
 At last the doctors speak of resting, for the grip is on the wane.
 Il tsrary program for grange meeting nex' Monday evening: Summary of i'm portant news since last regular meeting, Benjamin F. Chandler; Doings of con. gress, Frank A. Spaulding; Important events which have occurred in the month of February, Chas. T. Frey essays, horse shoeing, H. F. Parker; the proverb, Blacksmith s horses and shoemaker's wives always go barefoot, E. H. Peterson read ing, Mrs. Dewitt Kingsbury; St. Valen- tines day, Miss Nettie Potter; reading, .sThe Village Blacksmith Miss Ella OpauTuiuB. A pHOSGa0 AOI AtOIdIy WOIA for some time to come will be arranged during recess, and i. is hoped that all our patrons will help in this work.
 The burial of Mrs. Lillian Welch was from her late residence in Flanders dis trict yesterday afternpe1.
 The -Cosmopolishn of January is a very interesting magazine. .
 Intelligence of the death of Charles Sweet, formerly of this town, but recently of Colorado, was received this week.
 Installation of officers and initiation by the A. O. U. W. next Wednesday evening. ..., :,
 -"Ten Nights in Bar Room" is to be presented by the Builders of Andover at Payno's hotel tonight.
 Prof. o. w. Turner's singing school closed last evening.
 The Y. P. s. 0. E. Society of South Coventry will hold a box social and enter tainment in the vestry of the Congrega- tional church on Wednesday evening, Feb. 18th, rain or shine. Come one, come
The Press., 1890-02-06
' 3f(DME NEWS.
Lecaa Notices.

r L0C8A NOBkC98e -taaxs you assn those Corset Covers ct 2i etas sseh at \. V. Walksr's?
 .@A. VI. Walker will open on Monday Jan. S7th, large stock of Cotton Underwear :. h all prices and qualities.
 -ACtorset Covers, from 10 cts. to 62 cts s1oh, ,At A. W. Walkers.
 f1aye you seen those White Cotton Skirti X risk Hamburg Trimming, at 69 cts. each, al 4 ", Walker'sf :. :: Found at last, . Ladies' Rubber that will not siip 1t the heel. For sale only by Hanley .a s-Dfess goods in Ginghams and Prints oper sh;s week at E. l.. Burr's.
 -New lot of Euslins- striped and in ehScxs-as E. L. Burr's. .. ,-~s. "A rood Packet Head or Statement print :. a for $9.lO A at The Press Office. \. =, IA fair envelope printed at $2.S5 M al
 TrAs.-Our stock of Teas comprises about x. Al Johnscn's
 4-0xalsAnd exannine the presents with Bak inx Powder, at Johnson's,
 S--Teas from 25c to @1. 10, Coffee from 25c. s-sto t0ass with premium, at the Oriental. <ss.s "A full line of fine Spices and Extracts al T. sAs. Orieaszl. s,~
 -Oroess & Blackwelrs Pickles, Smoked = Halibut, Swordfsh and Block Island Goldfish !: ak Johnson,s.
 4s- --Try the ssHustler," pure Havana cigar, sefof 5c., made especially for our trade, at the 0fiental.
 are selling very low at the Ori. ental. .s
 You can buy 30 bars good Soap for $1 i, as ths Oriental.
 : t-No better time could be selected to visit 9Oidsmith's' Photographic Studio, 2A Main asetreetS springhelds than now before the rush ,. aspeM season. Every perfection of the ari s hand, and the very best work guaranteed .A&s sssHfesh premium butter from the Filing .s son creameSy, at Ellis.
 CorYzrs.-Lovsfssof good Coffee will find 2ssomethine to their entire liking by using our xmixtura sof, pure Mocha and Java Coffee, ground to order. At Johnsons. .-Tickets to all points west for sale at the sceof the N. L.. N. R. h., Stafford Springs. 4J.T '. Sqnier, agent.
 ...-Type writing paper at The Press Office. .:. -ReRular meetings of Winter Post, c. AR, n the: lst and 3d Monday evenings of each mouth. ,, s...-. s.s,
 Legal Blanks at The Press office.
The Press., 1890-02-06
W ELLINGTON.


 Will Parkinson, now at work in store at Boston, visited his old home at E Nor rison's last wt ok.
 The personal property at the W aldo auction brought rather moderate prices. Among the principal buyers were Mir. Davis of West Stafford. who bought the horse and some of the stock, and S. Taylor, who purchased the hay. The farm was not sold.
 The relatives and many friends of Mrs. Jane Dimock Baker in this vicinity will be pained to learn of the r~cent death of her estimable husband, R F. B4ker, M. D. Tie following is from Moline, Ill.,, paper
 DR. R F. BAKER DEAD
 Dr. R. F. Baker, who for more than a quarter of a century has been one of the most prominent physicians in the tri- cities, died at his home in Davenport at 10 o'clock Tuesday night. He W. 8 taken with influenza Thursday evening, 23 l, and that developed rapidly into pneumonia, and the best of medical skill could not prevent it from resulting fatally. He was a native of Indiana, and was 58 years old last July. He graduated from Wabash c,llege with high honers. After applying himself dil- lgently to the study of theology for a year, he came to the conclusion that nature in tended him for some other profession. So he decided to study medicine. After his graduation from noted homeopathic col- lege, he practiced his adopted profession in Cincinnati for five years He then went west, settling in Moline, where he remain ed for nine or ten years. When the war broke out he was anxious to enter the army iu the capacity of surgeon, but, being 8 homeopathic physician, he could not se- cure commission, so he went to New York city, where he took course of lec- lures in Bellevue hospital. He was then surgeon of the 123d Illinois and served in that capacity to the close of the war. He then returned to Moline and continued in the practice of his profession. In 1868 he was married in Elizabeth, N. J., and then removed tt, Davenport, where he has since resided, acquiring reputation as one of the best physicians in this locality. He was mem- ber of Trinity Lodge, A. F. & A. M. and was elected senior warden at it's January meeting.
 With the bereaved wife, who is sister of Mrs. J. M. Gould and of Mir. D. w Dimock, of this city, are left two children. Robert heat home, and Mrs. A. H. E Kent, in Grinnel, Kas.
 The funeral took place at Thursday afternoon.
The Press., 1890-02-06

Weinberg Stops wenSsss "A s, @ Brown ss. 0Gsets Ref ee, D. J. Sullivan. Timer, Shea.
 HYDEv1LLE.
 Died, on Monday, Feb. Sd, at 8 20 8. m., of typhoid meningetis, Allie, only son of Henry and Mabel Rect. Aged 6 years, 3 months. Funeral services by Rev. Geo. W. Elmer were held at the home of the parents on Tuesday, at 2.30 p. m. There was quite 8 large concourse of friends in attendance, many of whom ac- Stafordville. The parents are themselves both quite ill. Mir. and Mrs. Rect desire herewith to thank all their friends and neighbors for thelr constant and thought full kindness and assistance during the ill., ness of their son, Allie.
 MT. Ward, who has been sufferer from 8 complication of diseases for num Der of years, has been unable to work at all since Jan. 1st. s-.-.e
 srAFFoRDy1LLE,
 Mir. J. O. Booth is unable to comply with request to give readings at church entertertainment in Monson next Tuesday evening, owing to previous engagement for similar entertainment in the city of Meriden on the same evening.
 lCorresr on .ence)
 For the past fortnight the grippe has been quite prevalent here and at Hyde vile, as many as twenty, families having been at one time in part or entirely prostrated by it. There is considerable abatement in the number of cases just now. MT. James Kayanagh of this place has had remarka- ble recovery from it and lung fever com bined. On Jan. 21st one of his pbysici ,ns pronounced his case hopeless. Next day the other one also gave him up, saying that he had not more than an hour to-live. This was at 10 a. m. at noon he rallied. A consultation of his former physicians, in conjunction with Dr. Newton, was held, and treatment again commenced, and, strange to relate, he has continued to im- prove, and has now for several days been mp and about, though not yet able to leave the house. This marvellous recovery is probably mostly due to his young and very vigorous constitution. Mir. Corbin is quite ill of the epidemic. His daugh- ter, Eva, one of our most popular young ladies, is now quite recovered of the re- lapse which has kept her confined to bed for several weeks past.
The Press., 1890-02-06
ELLINGTON.

ELLENGsT ONe
 Crystal Lake Correspondence.)
 Your correspondent spent part of last week most pleasantly at the home of Myron P. Avery in West Stafford. And he was not allowed to return empty-hand- ed. = .
 We learned while away that Miss Em- lily Pease, who taught the spring and fall terms of our school at Crystal Lake, is en- toying her winter term in the 7th district, Somers.
 -E. H. Dimock was at Warehouse Point last Sunday, visiting his sister, Mrs. Charter! Our thanks are due M. H. Dim. ock fer presiding at the organ in his ab. sence.
 Mrs. George Benton has just returned to the Springs, having pleasantly spent a few days at the lake.
The Press., 1890-02-06
ASHFO RID. wEsTFoRD.
(Correspondence.)

tCorrespondence)
 A party of roughs called at the house of Edward Price last Friday night, at North Ashford, and commenced breaking the windows. MT, Price, being in bed, did not have chance to stop them until they had smashed in all the windows on one side of the house. At this point, he took his gun, which was near by, and fired through one of the windows, which made the roughs retreat. MT. Price will in the future keep his gun handler, and if such scene should be repeated some one will be liable to get hurt.
 David B. Ohism has gone to Mount Hermon to school, where he expects to attend one year at least. David is fine young man and we wish him success.
The Press., 1890-02-06
ROCKVILLE.

A number of stores about town are being wired for arc lights.
 After April the town farm will be in charge of Charles Weir of Hartford.
 Nearly all the money for the new Un ion church has been raised. When con- pleted and furnished it will cost about $1O0, ,OO0.
 4 Vernon has sold $135, GOO worth of 33 per cent. town bonds to the Travellers In. surance company of Hartford at par. The object in this sale is to raise money to complete its new soldiers memorial build ing,
The Press., 1890-02-06

If you wish to feel ike yourself once more after having the grip take bottle of Beef Iron and Wine Only Soc bottle at Lathrop's Drug Store.
The Press., 1890-02-06

EOR SALE-The Brady Property in West l Stafford, Conn, consisting of one Frame House, 1N story, and garden. Rich meadow land adjoining, in grass about acres. One Frame House, 1k story, double tenement. and garden. One Frame Barn, stone cellar. One Frame Store House. Water Pow CT, stone dam 16 feet fall with mill site and founda tion, tail race, &c. Sold as a whole or separately. Price reasonable. Terms to suit
 J.W. CHANDLER, stafford Springs, Conn.
The Press., 1890-02-06
Don,t Lot That Cough Run.

The coughs and colds that hang after fla grippe" should be attended to or pneumonia may ..step i'm without being invited One of the best cough rem 25c. bottle.
The Press., 1890-02-06

\ N Experienced Nurse would take young "A children and infants into her home to care for. receive the care. Home in the country; healthy and pleasant MRS. SYLVIA MARCY,
 Moose Meadow.
The Press., 1890-02-06

A Few Facts about my Repair ing Department:
 Material-The Best. Work Done - Promptly. Prices - Reasonable.
 WHAT? Boots, Shoes, and Rubbers, Rub- Der Clothing, etc
 WHERE
 AT NAMES, the Main Shoe Mans,
 Or do you save an honest penny by doing your own work If SO, | have sole Leather, Rubber Sol- ing, Patches, Cement. Nails, Pegs, Wax, Thread, Awls, etc.. in any shape and quantity. which shall be pleased to sell.yOH at reasona- ble Prices.
 MAINE, The Main Shoe Man. P.S.-lfyou want a Water-Proof Oil for your Boots and shoes, try the waterproof Boot Paste am selling. .
The Press., 1890-02-06

IMPORTANT TO TRUSTEES, GUARD \ ANS AND CONSERVATIVE INVESTORS. A 6 per cent. Investment free from taxation Qess mills year) authorized by tho Levisature of the State of Connecticut in of $10o $500, $500 and $l,OOO, at par and accrued interest. For sale by
 J. F. CHAMBERlIN.
The Press., 1890-02-06

Try a package of Lathrop's Condition Powders Now Is just the time to feed them to your horses and cattle.
The Press., 1890-02-06

Stars Il. Resolutes 8: Fonls, St. Mary 3, Roberts 1, Weinberg l.. Stops, Weinberg "A, Brown 29. Ref T ee, D. J. Sullivan. Timer, Shea.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1890-09-15
WHY the Turkeys Danced.

There died few weeks ago in San
Francisco an old man who, generation
ago, was known in New York as "Tur-
key Levy" His name was Aaron Levy,
and in ante-bellum times he kept IL sa-
loon on Chatham street, near Baxter.
The great attraction of Levys place was
a big cage on a raised platform, in which
were conti?ed three solemn turkeys. An
old chap with cracked violin would
begin to play a tune, and the turkeys
would dance. first with slow and stately
measure, gradually becoming more ami
mated as the fiddler fiddled faster, and
eventually ending witha ludicrously wild
and frenzied motion, which created in
tense surprise and amusement. Old Levy
kept his secret until one night a party Of
inquisitive toughs upset the cage. and
found underneath charcoal furnace.
The bottom of the cage was of metal, and
when the old man fiddled he kept time
with his foot This put bellows in
motion. the fire burned bright, the metal
began to get hot and the turkeys began
to dance. Turkey Levy" has never had
a successor New York Word
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1890-09-15
Fine villas at Newport.

1he large number Of very wealthy
men at Newport who have now been
ornamenting that city for twenty or
thirty years, and in measure been com
peting with each other for style and
taste, has led to an especially finished
look about all the villas there. Their
foliage is superb. Some of the lanes are
deeply shaded and have solitary look,
even at midday, and these are said to be
the resorts of the English nurses and
French BONES. The pine tree grows at
Newport in considerable perfection, and
other varieties of the fir, and the elm is
there seen in all its magnifcence, the
most spreading of all trees, not excepting
the oak.
Three of the Vanderbilts, two of the
Astors and two of the GOelets are
among the villa owners at Newport.
The house that William K. Vanderbilt
is now putting up (and he has been at
work upon it for more than three years.
is made Of great slabs of white marble
almost as pure us italian marble. and
the walls and lodge are of the same ma
terial. There are lodges and even hen
houses at Newport which would be re-
markable ornaments in some of our large
cities. Most of the houses in the fash
ionable part Of Newport are made OF
stone mixed with wood. the gables fire.
quently made of cement and pebbles
with exposed wooden skeletons, and
some of the chimneys are made of hewn
stone, others of rough stone and ashlar,
and many others of brick. lofty and eff
fective Enquirer.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1890-09-15
To Bind the Giants.

But our work is not done The grip
of corporate power lis by no means re-
laxed Fertile in resources, fruitful in
schemes and determined in action. it has
armed itself with all its powers, not
only to resist any future demands of the
people. but to nullify the work which
has already been done.
Indeed it is probable that the work
urged forward by the grange, by which
it is sought to harness these great corpo-
rations under law, and make them the
servant of the state and not its master,
has had the effect of fastening the con-
solicitations and combinations which for
years have been growing with such
frightful rapidity. This rapid concen-
tration of wealth and power can suggest
nothing but the deepest forebodings to
people who. in the nature of things.
must be dependent upon its will.
Thorough organization of the gran
gers is urged in order to cope with the
formidable power of corporations by
which these giants which threaten to
devour us. can be changed into tract
able servants of great value. From
Speech of Grange Master Rhone.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1890-09-15
Peoples State Ticket.

For chief justice, w. F. Rightmire,
of Chase county.
For governor, j. F. Willets, of JEFF
tersOn county.
For Acknowledgements, A.C.Shinn,
of Franklin county.
For secretary OF state, r. 5. Osborn,
of Rocks county.
For state treasurer, w. IL. Biddle,
of Butler county.
For attorney-general, j. N. Ives, OF
Rice county.
For state auditor, Rev. 3. f. Foster,
Of Shawnee county.
For superintendent of public IN
struction, Miss F.. Mccormick, OF
Barton county.