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Connecticut western news., 1871-08-04
To Young Girl.

You think you love the man who is coming this Sunday night to visit you And he acts as if he loves you Suppose he declares himself" and asks you to become his wife. Are you prepared to say to him, "I love you and will trust you through life with my happiness, and the lives and veal of our children r
 He is jolly, gay and handsome, and all the darts of Cupid are twinkling and sparkling in his eyes but will those eyes always find expression from the love of true soul? Tonight he says many pleasant things and draws pretty pictures for the future. Does he go to- morrow to work which gives promise to the fulfllment of your desire Tn life 1? Do his ambitions and achievements satisfy you ? Does his everyday life shine with the noble endeavor of trust worthy man ? If you think and desire a companion in your thinking who can unlock the deepest depths of your mind, to what strata of humanity does he belong in the scale of excellence and morality Is he doing all he can to build future usefulness and happiness in which you can share and feel blessed 1? These are questions which the experience of after years make many women weep in the bitterness of soul that they were not thought of before they answered "Yes."
Connecticut western news., 1871-08-04
A Boy Suffocated in a Cistern.

A few days since some of the employees in a brewery at West Dubuque, were directed by one of the proprietors to pump and clean out cistern situated under the first floor of the building. They went to work and pumped out all the water with the exception of small quantity that lay in pools at the bottom. A boy, aged fifteen years, step-brother of one of the proprietors, who was learn- ing the business of brewing, volunteered to go down and drain out the remaining water. His offer was accepted, and he was let down. No sooner had he reach ed the bottom than he fell and remained perfectly quiet. Notwithstanding that the cistern was but six feet deep the foul air was dense and overcame him.
 A rope was immediat"ly tied around one of the laborers and he was sent down to rescue the boy. He too, was over come by the foul air, and was hauled up. He remained insensible for ten minutes afterward. The boys body was finally brought to the floor by means of grap- bling hooks. The face was black and blue, and it was evident that the child had died a minute or two after going down. The mother of the child lives near Eagle Point, and this blow has been particularly severe upon her.
Connecticut western news., 1871-08-04
Playing at War.

During the present summer sham war on an extensive scale is to take place in Russia for the purpose of giving the staff officers of the army, who have been most exclusively occupied in office work, an opportunity of making themselves practically acquainted with the details of military operations. The first of these movements will represent an attack on St. Petersburg. The attacking army will march toward the capital from Duns- burg in the direction of Pleskov, and be supported by detachment from Riga. The defenders will operate on Ostrov and be supported from Dorpat. The latter will also take measures for retaining pos session of the Baltic provinces, and lay down a line of Notifications at Revel and Wesenburg. Each of the armies will con- sist of about four divisions of infantry and eight or ten regiments of cavalry, to- gether with supports of artillery and Cos sacks. The staff of both sides are to send into the War Department detailed reports of their operations, and to ren- der Q strict account of the expenditures of stores and provisions. Typographical sketches of all the ground passed over are to be made with great care, and in all respects the movements of the troops and the proceedings of the officers will be precise imitation of the minutie of actual service.
Connecticut western news., 1871-08-04
A Disagreeable Little Beast,

In an English Magazine for July is MT. Leakey's account of the " Tas. manian Devil" This is little beast about the size of large bulldog, but marsupial, still found in the wilds of Van Diemen's Land. It differs in. temper radically from every known beast, and is thus described
 ''His natural propensities are those of the gluttonous or sluggish kind, and he will be quiet enough when gorged with flesh and left to undisturbed repose, but the slightest provocation, the merest and most unintentioual observation, will turn him at once into veritable fend. He then becomes instantly the very type of senseless fury, attacking all before him, dead or living, and flying with equal ferceness at mastiff or barn door. Nor is there, while life is left to him, either truce or quarter as long as 8 shred of flesh remains to tear, or last bone to scatter, he fights on, regardless of the numbers that surround him, or of his own subsiding strength, until at length his jaws snap faintly, and his life goes gradually out with an internal snarl. Though taken young, and brought up in captivity, his nature un- dergoes not the slightest modification. He lives to the last the same surly life, and usually dies in some mad struggle with the bars ofshis cage. After years of experience he repeats the same acts of proftless and exhausted frenzy. Without apparent motive he rushes at the wall, beating the air like a rabid lunatic, uttering long growls that seem to choke him, till they break out sud- dently into piercing bark. He shows not the smallest attachment to his guard ians or keepers, whom he menaces and swears at from the moment they ap- proach him till they pass completely out of sight. When tired out or overfed he becomes stupid and sleepy, rolls himself up in a corner, and falls into leaden slumber from which it is not always easy to rouse him. Nothing can be cheaper than to feed him. He will be satisfied for days together with huge bones, which he cracks up like biscuit, and usually swallows entirely"
 No animal can fight him, and he has been known to beat off 8 whole troop of dogs, and his insane fury gives him an inextinguishable courage MT. Leakey attacked one with five dogs, who would have been defeated, but that one of them wore an armed collar.
Connecticut western news., 1871-08-04
A Russian Steam Bath at Oudskoi.

Upon the occasion of bathing, after having stripped and entered the steam ingroom, we always took the precaution of wetting our head with cold water be- fore the heated water was thrown into the oven to generate steam this pre- vents headache, which is very apt to succeed the operation. Water was then thrown into the heated oven, and in an instant the atmosphere of the room was almost scalding, particularly at the up per platform, where for a while the heat was stifing, and we could with difficulty breathe. This sensation was followed by very heavy precipitation, that seemed to flow in streams from every pore, dur ing which we lay upon the platform, and our attendants taking punches of switch es switched us from head to feet, produc- ing tingling but not unpleasant feeling
 When this operation was finished, the attendants took large basins of suds, and with bundles of tow, scrubbed us un- mercifuly, with utter disregard of our feelings, fairly rasping the skin off After this we were stationed upon the floor and soused with a basin of hot water, and then large dish of snow water was produced and dashed upon us, the Jumps of wet snow lodging upon our heads and shoulders this apparently disagreeable feature was by far the most pleasant part of the process. Our sys- tems had become so thoroughly heated that instead of feeling disagreeably cold, it only cooled the skin and checked the precipitation. We would then retire to the anteroom and make vigorous use of coarse towels after which, bundling up in our furs to avoid catching cold, we would adjourn to our quarters, where the Cossack usually had an abundance of hot coffee and tea. Half a dozen cups were nothing after one of these baths. This operation usually leaves a feeling of drowsiness, which suggests a "nap" and of all times, that is the time par ercellence to enjoy one. j,ae |,
Connecticut western news., 1871-08-04
How to Eyade the Income Tax.

A man already assessed left Notting- ham, in England, and went to Birming- ham, leaving e5 of income tax unpaid
 He was followed to Birmingham and re- quested to pay up his arrears. He dis regarded the notices served upon him
 What Is more, he stuck them up in his office, and annotated them satirically. At last he was informed in red letters that if he did not pay, he would be ''pro- ceeded against. Being man of nerve, he took no notice of the threat. Then, in the course of month or two, he received huge, foolscap letter-written, not ltho9raphed-from Somerset House, asking the grounds on which he declined to pay. He replied, after week or two, that the reason he had not paid the money, was that he hadn't it. Two or three months afterward he was told that was not a reason of which "Her Maies- tvs Commissioners could take cogni- zance."
 He failed to see this, and, "Her Majesty's Commissioners spent some ten months in arguing the point-still in writing. At last '' Her Majesty's Com missioners" became peremptory. They wrote, through their secretary, that they declined to argue the question further the money must be paid" The defaulter replied that he " was kind," and that he should, therefore, decline to hold any further correspondence with the depart ment." We'll, the matter went on for five years, and during that time the pee cant person never paid farthing of income tax. His one answer to all ap- plications was that he was in correspon- dence with the department At last a warrant was issued and entrusted to the sheriff of the district for execution.
 The defaulter being in lodgings, the sheriff's officer concluded it would be of no use to distrain, so he took the default er's body. This was illegal. An officer has no right to take the body of an in come-tax defaulter until he has distrained and finds the proceeds of the distraint sufficient to meet the demands. The result was that the defaulter commenced an action for false imprisonment against the officer, and did not withdraw it til the sheriff had paid the amount due on account of the tax and costs, as we'll as a small douceur, which sufficed to pay the expenses incurred by the defaulter in giving a dinner to few friends to cele- brate the event.
Connecticut western news., 1871-08-04

SINGULAR SUN SrRoKE.-The Holley &andard relates singular case of sun stroke which occurred in that town While Daniel s. Waite was riding his moving machine on his place between that village and the Ridge, load of furniture passed along the road, on which was man holdinga large mirror. The suns rays glancing on the mirror were reflected so that they struck MT. Waite, who fell senseless from his machine on the outside. He afterwards compared the effect to that of blow powerful enough to knock him from his seat The lines were passed around his his neck, and the team stopped when he fell After time he came to himself and climbed partially upon the machine and the team started and carried him to the road, where he again fell of and re- lasped into a state of insensibility. He was discovered in that condition shortly after and conveyed to his home: His life was for some time despaired of, but he is now slowly recovering, ~
Connecticut western news., 1871-08-04
SALISBURY CONN., FRIDAY MORNING, AUGUST A. 1s7l
"Will no one save her ?'' he cried,

. "Will no one save her ?n he cried, wringing his hands. ,. ......s ..
 There was a stern look on the face of Edwin Galpin as he approached the spot where George Weir was standing with the crowd, pale as ghost. He laid his hand heavily on his shoulder, and placing his lips on a level with his ear, he hissed through his clenched teeth, " Now is yonr time, save her, for you love her." s
 There was deep meaning in his words, and terrible earnestness in his manner.
 '' I cannot, dare not" pleaded Welr, as he shrunk from Galpin's gaze.
 {" Save her---you love her" hoarsely reitterated Galpin, tightening his grip on Weir's shoulder. ...; aa-
 "I'm afraid-I dare not" exclaimed the terrified man. -.s ..
 Flinglng him out of his path, as he cast upon him a look of ineffable disdain and loathing, Galpin sprang into the burning building. No one ever expected to sec him return. But he reappeared neverthe- less bearing in his strong arms the form of his wife securely wrapped in blanket. Laying her at her fathers feet, ke reeled and fell forward to the earth. It was the last time his eyes ever beheld earth's glad ness. Never again might he look upon field or grain. Stone blind from hence forth must walk Edwin Galpin, and 8 child could lead him.. He was feaIfully burned, and for the sake of one whom the flame had not even scorched. ''.''' It is pleasing to record the sequel.
 Whatever may have been the feelings of Amy Galpin previous to the event just recorded one thing is true never did woman more sincerely repent for the indif- ference she had manifested toward her husband, and never was there more de- voted wife than she proved to be. For hours she would sit with her arms around Edwin's neck and her cheek pressed to his own, and dearer to her heart was the poor sightless man, who had lost so much to shield and save her, than all else in the world beside. --., ....... ..-.a..
Connecticut western news., 1871-08-04
Midsummer.

1t is midsummer, the sweet midsummer- Poor Daffodil blossom what's that to thee 1hou'hast no part in it's golden glow
 Thy time of blooming was long ago; a.. Thou hast no share in it's silver dew
 It will not wake thee to life anew. What sadder fate can the Autumn bring Than Summer does to flower of Springf It is midsummer, my hfe's midsummer My sorrowing Heart what's that to thee? Its joys are things that can not share lis not for me that it's days are fair; - For Love for me was an April flower,
 Whose beauty went with the passing hour. What sadder fate can the Autamn bring Than Summer does 70 flower of Spring
Connecticut western news., 1871-08-04

GLASS BEADs.-Beads are sometimes manufactured over the blowpipe. The glass, which has previously been drawn out in a tube, is, when sufficiently heated, blown into bulb of the size required for the bead. At the Venice bead manu- factories glass tubes of various colors are cut into small, uniform pieces. The latter are thrown into mixture of wood-ashes and fine sand, and are stirred about until their cavities are filled. They are thence transferred to iron pan, heated by a moderate fire, and agitated until they assume smooth, rounded from. a Taken out, and the bores cleared, they form beads.
Connecticut western news., 1871-08-04
The Sea of GaliIee.

What the traveller will see when he catches his first eager glimpse of the hmpid sheet of water will be small oval-shaped lake, thirteen miles long and six broad. It is evidently of volcanic origin, and the earthquakes which have rent the walls of Tiberias, as well as the hot springs at several places in the vicin
 ity of the lake, show that volcanic agen- cies are still at work. Allalong the east ern side runs green plain. which, ex- cept at one spot (the probable scene of the destruction of the swine after the healing of the Gadarene demoniac) is every where about quarter to half a mile in width. Beyond this rises, to the h eight of about 2,000 feet, an CSC lp
 ment of desolate-looking hills, scored by various ravines, and having plateau at the top. As there are neither trees nor villages to be seen on that side, and no signs of cultivation, the view in that di- rection has certain monotony, but, this is atoned for by the air of mystery de- rived from its very desolation, and from the fact that even in our Lords time it was so unfrequented that He had but to visit it when he required the refreshment of solitude. It was of this lovely shorc that we are reminded in the lines of the beautiful hymn
Connecticut western news., 1871-08-04

HARD LUoK.-Says an editor "I went to drug store early one morning for dose of morphine for sick friend. The night clerk objected to giving it to me without prescription, evidently fearing might destroy myself. 'Pshaw,' said I, do I look like man who would kill myself P Gazing at me steadily for half moment, he replied: don't know. Seems to me, if I looked like you, I should be greatly tempted to kill my self.'"
Connecticut western news., 1871-08-04

No BETTER. Norwich (Ohio) Reflector says: "A lady, whose name we will not mention, caught her hus- band in the act of kissing the hired girl. The doctor thinks his face can be patch ed up so that he will be recognized by his friends, but he will always be bald headed"
Connecticut western news., 1871-08-04

AMONG THE SHEEP.-The sheep of Northern Missouri have been almost ut terly destroyed by the ravages of a dis ease known as " the scab." One gentle man alone, Dr. w. H. Crawford, of Mirabile, has lost il" this way three thousand sheep, valued at $4 600.
Connecticut western news., 1871-08-04
Going to Milk the Cows.

Daisies and buttercups blossom ..7,.l In the meadow just below,
 And the apple-trees down Tn the orchardy |. Are drifts of scented snow. 3i1.s r4yus l.t1 And the robins, they sing in the lilaos, j And swing in the purple boughs, ... ..,.,- While dainty, sweet little Mollie tN'N Is going to milk the COWS. E,s.1- 2 '9 gu Tripping along so lightly, Out to the clover lot, 8 yEe i- rAsf g There are the patient beauties,
 Blossoms, and Sue, and Spot. l "a Lingers she long at her milking,
 Watching the sunset bright a@' In the rosy west, and the round full moon Flooding the world with light. .-,...
Connecticut western news., 1871-08-04

The London Court Journal says that dark hair, so long neglected and despised, is again in the ascendant. The blonde is gradually resuming her plaoe side by side, not above, the bruno tte.
Connecticut western news., 1871-08-04
Cnuneetiellt atestern alewfy ., Advertising Rates: .
special Notices, 50 per cent. in advance of the

Special Notices, 50 per cent. in advance of the. above rates !" E..H 'as '- -- t.t.' f
 One inch space constitutes a square,, " .,y
 Cards in Business Directory, occupying five lines or less, $500 per year over five lines,, LOO per line. t-r .I,
 Regular advertisers to pay quarterly. Tran-i sient advertisements must be paid for in ad- j. vance. Et. ,.
 Notices of Marriages and Deaths free of charge. All additions to ordinary announce 1 ments 10 cents per line.
Connecticut western news., 1871-08-04
"s Come to desert place apart,
 And rest little while,' So spake the Lord when mind and heart Were faint and sick through toll"

It was somewhere among these feature less probably toward the the north eastern corner of the lake-that he fed the 5000 who had focked after him on foot it was somewhere about those grey ravines that He spent the night in prayer. And how many times must His eye have rested with pleasure on the dimphng surface of the inland sea sight de- lightful in any region of the world, but doubly refreshful and delicious in this sI1lt1u land -------- ----- -------- --- :.
Connecticut western news., 1871-08-04

4 A sad dog-one who tarries long at his whine.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-04

D1vERSIDE HOUSE, WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, 152D
II street, Hudson rivera few desirable Rooms suite
singy, VIII he rented reasonable: home comors;
thirteen trains daily boat morning aud evening.
L. ~. BRITTON.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-04

DAvILION HOTEL, KEYPoRr. N. J.-NOw OPEN
for summer boarders; deghtfny situated the Rar
Bay tine drives, splendid bathing fishing and boating;
terms moderate Thomas NJ Partridge 10 Cortandt
Boats foo. OF Barclay daily u. 10 A. NJ
and 4P.M NJ. W. j. POOLE, Proprietor.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-04

DIDGEDALE HOUSE BEAUTIFULLY LOCATED AT
III Madison v. j. spacious airy bountul table;
scenery unsurpassed Address j. SPENCER MOORE, box
4,ll0 Post ollc- New York.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-04

nELLWOOD, BAY RIDGE, LONG ISLAND.-rHlS
delightful resort for the reception OF
forty minutes Wall street by boat
Fulton and Hamilton ferries; and well water in tho
house Is lawn For terms. &c, apply to or address
| D.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-04

NEPTUNE HOUSE, wooDsBURG RoCKAwAY. L.
~ This hotel having been thoroughly rcfurnisneJ In
open for the bathing. driving izhng
and sailing. Apply on premises to JAMES w. MEAGHER
& co.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-04

(lLIFTON GROVE HOTEL, CLIFTON, N. j., is NOW
~ OPEN House nowly urnished; gas through the whole
house, only forty minutes from Chambers ferry Tue
most lghtlnl resort out OF New York.
A. BUNKER, Proprietor
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-04

COUNTRY BOARD-IN ONE OF THE FINEST LOCA.
~ tons Orange Mountain at Montrose station. Orange,
NJ j. one hour from New York u trains each way day
house and not and cold throu shout FIVE
minutes walk from depot, with good plank walk from de-
pot 70 houses mosqntoes sabng Inquire at northeast
corner of Scotland road ana Irving avenue.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-04

yNOoDBiNE HOTEL HIGH BRIDGE, wEsrCHEsTER
w couriy-European plan Rooms ~, 81 30 day 80 $40
week steamboat and railroad depot 10 feet from hotel
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-04

I EROY HOUSE. NEW HOCHELLE.-BEAUTIFUL
l. grounds, fine shade waks and drives good fishing;
stablfng for horses 80 minus from New York.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-04

COUNTRY BOARD-A PRIVATE FAMILY, LIVING
~ near South Park will Board family or single gentle
man; handsome airy second floor s'ngy or in
suits; location first class house pleasant cool terms
reasonable. Address PRIVATE HOUSE, Newark Post
office, New jersey
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-04

NJ L. WOODBRIDGE WOULD ANNOUNCE TO HER
M friends that she has cnscd the large and commodious
place the White Lake House, In addition TO the
Grove HOTEL and will st OF June for reception Of
Beautiful country mountain air. boating bath
Ing, fishing troung moaqutosa table abundantly sup
Piled best Of city reference gwen For further particulars
address NJ l.. WOoLDRIDGE, White Lake Sullivan c0un
ty N.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-04

(,LIFFwOoD SPRINGS HOUSE, ON THE BEACH AT
ClHwood, Rapport, !. j., 81 miles from New ork-
First class family house, ,sS to ,Sl2 per week.
DR.. KENT, Proprietor, l.6 bleecker street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-04

MOUNT PLEASANT HOUSE, MOIIEGAN LAKE-NOw
WI open for families; IL hour from New York By Hudson
River Railroad. Fine mountain For terms
address or call WALTER X, JONES Lake Mohegan,
!eeSssl, y; '; - 80 =.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-04

NEW CoLUM BIAN HOTEL. SARATOGA SPRINGS
~ New York.-Ihis first class Hotel having recently
changed hands, has been extensively improved
open for the reception OF Terms 3 30 per day;
the week or month ut reduced rates.
l.. w. a CO., ProprIetorr.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-04

CUERIDAN HOUSE, ELIZABETH. n. j., DELIGHT
- fully first class in every rcspect-Rooms,
single slH, flesh, elegant, so
per week ~ Great Inducements u perm anent
families Trains every half hour. Communication tickets sc.
per day. e. a. R0HER Proprietor.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-04

1OUNBARTON HOUSE, LONG BRANCiI.--LARGE
- spacious grounds shady and retired good sta
bling stages and Apply premises,
at 20 Vest Fourteenth street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-04

COUNTRY BOARp--IE ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTT-
~ full towns in Connecticut with every possible comfort and
convenience good accommodation horses,
with splendid drives and all the attractions of country e
terms moderate. Address box III Cheshire, Conn.