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Connecticut western news., 1872-07-12
Sharks.

In every geological epoch in mundane history, this ferocious fish appears to have existed. Although the bones are soft and cartilaginous, the teeth are almost indestructible. Some of the fossil specimens, nearly a pound in weight, found at Gayhead in Massachusetts, and in the mari pits of New Jersey, besides hundreds of other places on all the con- tinents, prove their wide distribution at the earliest geological periods and their importance in the limitation of aquatic races. Modern sharks appear to fall far short of the gigantic proportions of their antediluvian ancestors. If the fossil teeth of museums bear definite relation to other parts of the body to which they belonged, as they now do in the living representatives of different species, some hundred feet long. With jaws thickly studded with cutting instruments it was mere sport for them to cut ichthyosaurus three to. six feet in length, terrible enough to graple with the marine anaks then rowing through disturbed waters in in the economy of nature, they still in- | utU1u cFC1J AOhO. OOhUd1J dlA dlOAO they range from pole to pole, sanguinary bandits of the clement in which they fearlessly swim, slaughtering and devour ing every creature they can master. They seize with equal avidity putrescent garbage and swallow fetid carcase with gusto. Their function is recognized by naturalists in their proclivities and characteristic acts. They prevent the too rapid increase or multiplication of other aquatic beings. To that end their diges- tion is rapid, the solvent properties of fluid secreted in their stomach are re- sistless, and consequently, being always hungry, they are perpetually staying and eating. Dreaded as they are by man, if they were suddenly annihilated, melan- choly consequences would ensue, they might peril all life in sea and on shore. Races now kept down would increase to the danger of each other. Their decay ing bodies would poison the waters oi the globe. Putrescent exhalations would taint the atmosphere of the whole world. Sharks, therefore, are necessary in the economy of organized life, since it's per petuity essentially depends on vital air They are constantly on duty as universal marine scavengers, holding the balance of power between life and death. It Is the province of science to study losses that are permanent in nature. No one of them is more firmly established ol better understood than this-viz., eat OF | bo pofoa,
Connecticut western news., 1872-07-12

A gentleman in Massachusetts, being threatened with contagious disease, said to his little son, who, in an afectionate mood, wished to embrace him, "You mustn't hug me; you'll catch the scarlet fever" Willie, standing back, looked in amazement upon his papa (who, by the way, is pattern of propriety), and quickly a. asked, "Why, papa, who did
Connecticut western news., 1872-07-12

CBAPPED HANDS, face, rough skin, pimples, ring-worm, salt-rheum, and other cutaneous affections, cured, and the skin made soft and smooth, by using the JUNIPER TAR SOAP made by CAswELL, HAZARD & Co.,, New York. It is more convenient and easily applied than other remedies, avoiding the trouble of the greasy compounds now in use.-COm.
Connecticut western news., 1872-07-12

:;sAssIgrKs girl IA years old, named Mar garef farty, visited her aunt, Mrs. SandFson, at 386 Water St., N. Y., and was feft:Sby her to watch the cooking of some fahfof supper. One of the boarders, William Gordon, was taking some of it from the pan with his hand, and she pushed his arm away. The brute then struck her a violent blow on the neck. She was taken to her home, and was con- fined to her bed until her death. A post mortem by Dr. Cushman showed that the. immediate. cause of her death was cerebro- o-spinal meningitus, but he was unable to say that it was caused by vio. fence. Gordon, who has been in custody since the occurrence, will be detained to await the action of Coroner Schirmer.
Connecticut western news., 1872-07-12

ONE James Lane, living in Trinity Gen. tre, Cal, was shot recently by a treacher. ous savage who had gained his confidence and upon demanding from the Indian the cause for his act, the latter bounded off with the rife crying out, ''Me heap crazy Me too much crazy Me too much crazy P 4 '.t
Connecticut western news., 1872-07-12

Whether for use on man or beast, the Mer- chants Gargling Oil will be found an invaluable Liniment, and worthy of use by every resident cine or article now used in the United States which shares the good will of the people to 8 greater degree than this.--N r, INdetendent.
Connecticut western news., 1872-07-12

TIE Commissioner of Internal Rev. enue decided that tobacco arriving in collection districts under Transportation bond since June 6, for which warehous- ing bonds has not been given, may be returned to the factory and the bond be cancelled, or held by the Collector on the transportation bond until July 1, and said bond be cancelled by the payment of thes tax of 20s cents, by stamps imme- diately affixed and cancelled.
Connecticut western news., 1872-07-12

RUPTURE can be cured without suffer- lng. Elastic Trusses are superseding all others. Before buying Metal Trusses or Supporters, send for descriptive circu- lar to the Elastic Truss Co.,, 693 Broad way, N. Y.-Cons.
Connecticut western news., 1872-07-12

A man in Boston returning to con. sciousness from dose of chlorform, asked where he was, and was told that he was in jail for killing his wife, where upon; he answered that it was what he always expected,
Connecticut western news., 1872-07-12

To have elegant light Biscuits, Rolls, Buck wheat Cakes, Fruit Dumplings, &c., you should use Dooleys Yeast Powder. Ask your Grocer for it. It is pure Baking Powdor.-Con
Connecticut western news., 1872-07-12

Have you seen the latest Novelty? If net, go to the Cents Furnishing Stores and call for
 the Elmwood Collar. It has folded edges, is perfect fit and will keep clean longer than any
 other collar. Try it.-OOn,.
Connecticut western news., 1872-07-12

Dr. Wistar's Rolsnm of NvsId Cherry is '' a combination and form lndeed' for healing and curing diseases of the throat lungs and chcst It cough by loo,ening and cleansing the lungs and slaynE rrts don thus ing he instead of drying up the cossh and leaving the disease behind.-Cbm
Connecticut western news., 1872-07-12

We CODY the following from exchange which is portant, true -Chronio darrhoea of long ndipg this season of the year. be cured by the inter nSlly) of Johnson's Anoype tiw0sn We know whereof VIC affrm.-CoR.
Connecticut western news., 1872-07-12

Best and Oldest Family MedicIne.-Sdn tordS Ltpsr Incgordtor.-A purely Vegetable Cdthdr hc and 7ontc-for Dyspepsla, Constipation Debility Sick headache, Bilious Attacks, and all Arrangement, or Liver, stomach and Bowels. Ask your DruGgis for it. Beodre of fimadtions.-ICom.
Connecticut western news., 1872-07-12

Cristadoros Excelsior Hair Dye stands ivacd and alone Its merits havo been universally that would be supereroRaton to deScant them any further-nothinR can boat t.-Com.
Connecticut western news., 1872-07-12

A WATCH FREE, worth $2O given gratis to "A every live man who will net agent. Business light and honorable Pays $30 per day sure. No gift MONROE KENNEDY < 60. Pittsburah. Pa.
Connecticut western news., 1872-07-12

PROVED ITS SUPERIORITY. - Burnett's s Cocoaine for the Hair has proved it's supe- rority over all other preparations.-Com.
Connecticut western news., 1872-07-12

Little Boy-"I don't like you, MT. Brown; my mamma says you are a regu- lar sneak" Mamma-":Good gracious, James, what csn induce you to tell such a story? I confess to saying, What a pity such a noble-hearted man as MT. Brown has turned out such regular cvnic'"
Connecticut western news., 1872-07-12

Flaggs Instant Relief has stood twenty years test Is warranted to give iRDedpte ,ei all Rheumatic Neu- ralgic, Head, Ear and Back aches,
 Or Money Refunded -CoEn,
Connecticut western news., 1872-07-12

are now compounded and sold under the name of Par sons Purgatire PiNs.-Com.
Connecticut western news., 1872-07-12

As a remedy for Bronchial Affections and Chronic diseases of the Lungs, nothing ever before discovered equals Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. GOA.
Connecticut western news., 1872-07-12
TO CONSERVATIVES.

TO CONSUMPTIVES. The advertiser having been permanently cured of that dread disease, Consumption. by a simple remedy, ii anxious to make known his fellow sufferers the cure. To al who desire it. he will send copy of the for preparing and using the same which they will find SURE CURE for CONSUMPTION. ASTHMA. BRONCHITIS and all Throat Lung Difficulties. H7 Parties wishing the prescription will please address
 Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON.
 l94 Penn. Street, WilliAmsburgh, N. Y
Connecticut western news., 1872-07-12

PROTECTION FOR IMMIGRANTS the last meeting of the Commissioners of Emigration, held in New York city, @ correspondence between MT. Casserly, Superintendent of the board, and the Consul General of the German Empire, Dr. Rosing, relative to the adoption by the German Government of measures for the protection of German emigrants in the selling or exchanging of their money before authorization and during the voy- age, was laid before the Board Mir. Casserly calls the attention of the Consul to the frauds practiced on emigrants, when exchanging gold and silver coin for U. s. currency and the purchasing of drafts on persons doing business in New York City and elsewhere in the United States previous to embarkation at Bre- mem and Hamburg, and other ports; and he states that the commissioners are satisfied that the loss to each emi9rant averages from five to ten per cent, in addition to which he is subject to fraud by counterfeit or worthless paper. MT. Casserly asks that those intending to emi- grate be warned against exchanging their money before arrival here, and that such legislation may be adopted as will insure them the receipt of the full mar ket value of their money when exchanged in Germany or on German vessels com ing to ths port. Dr. Rosing replies that the evil referred to has been fully recognized by him, but he does not see how it can be remedied by legislation without interfering with the freedom of commerce, but promises to do all in his power to bring the matter before his Government, and recommending perti- nent action. @
Connecticut western news., 1872-07-12
[ S Tales of TOads.

OcO. M. ModU SCaCeS AIS oAp6rl0bCS with toads in the Ohio Fvmer. Unless their skin is broken they are perfectly harmless. They will eat any bug but the potato bug. In Pittsfeld, Mass, I had an uncle, one of the finest gardeners in the town, and he, to the no little amusement of friends, used to pick up those venomous toads in lis hands, whenever he could find nice fat ones, carry them home and put them in his garden. to catch the bugs and worms. He said to me one day: "They will becomes quite tame if you pet them 8 little. sI thought that a little singular, but concluded to- try it. When 1 went home I found one in the shed close to the kitchen and commenced. At first I caught bug or fly and stood as far off as could and dropped it down in front of my pet. Idid not have long to wait, for the bug had hardly dropped before It disappeared. Each day I went to see and feed him, and went up closer, until he got SC tame that he would at any time take a bug or fly out of my fingers. I then began to handle him, and if chanced to move him from his nice lit tie corner he would go back there and seem to wait for me to come and see
 DrAHarris said twenty years ago that he supposed the -odor of the squash bug (corc,ts T 1ristis) would protect. it from the toad and 5o test the matter he of- fered one toa grave-looking Bufo under a cabbage. He seized it eagerly, but spit it out instantly, reared up on his hind legs and put his front feet on the top of his head for an instant, as if in pain, and then disappeared across the garden in series of the greatest leaps 8 toad ever made. Perhaps the bug bit the blter.. Not satisfied with this, Dr. H. hunted up another toad, which lived under the piazza, and always stunned himself in one place in the grass, and offered him a squash bug, which he took and swallowed, winking in very satisf- ed manner. Twenty other fine bugs. fol lowed the first, in few moments, with no difficulty or hesitation in the taking or the swallowing, though from the wrig. gling and contortions it appeared their corners did not set we'll within. The stock of bugs being then exhausted a celonyeof smooth black larve was found on white birch, each about three quar- ters of an inch long, and over one hun dred of these were fed to the waiting toad. Touching one of them with the end of straw, it would coil around it, and then when shaken before him he would, seize and swallow it, at first eagerly, but with. diminished zest as the number increased, until it became neces- sary torub the worm against his lips for some time before he could decide about it.. He. would then take it and sit with his ips aiar for short time, gathering strength and resolution, and then swal- low by 9 desperate effort. There is no telling what the number or result would have been, as the dinner-bell rang as the 101st disappeared, and by the close of the meal he had retired to his hole, nor did he appear for four days in his sun- ming place. It is to be hoped that he slept well, but there might have been nightmares.
Connecticut western news., 1872-07-12

WHAT A WOMAN PULLED OUT OF A VALIsE.-Funny things sometimes occur 1n the rooms of photographer, as we'll as serious ones, and perhaps one of the most serio-comic incidents that ever took place in picture gallery, was that which happened in the parlor of prominent photographer in Cleveland, O., few days since. A lady, evidently from the
 country, breathing hard, as if from se- were exercise and carrying a large-sized
 carpet sack of the old fashioned kind,
 entered the artists rooms as suddenly as if propelled from behind, and carelessly throwing her carpet valise into one corner, began to inspect the differ ent specimens of pictures in the show
 cases and upon the walls. After half an hour spent in this manner, she approach ed one of the attaches of the shop and asked to see the different styles of chil- dren's pictures. These she closely ex- amined and finally selected a certain pic ture of an infant, and inquired of the artist what he charged for taking pict- ure like that The price was named, and she remarked that it was satisfac- tory, and said she would have one taken
 ike that. "Where's the child ? asked the photographer. "Here it is" replied the woman, and stepping ever to the corner of the room where she had thrown her carpet-bag upon entering, she pick ed up the latter, opened its mouth, and from it's cavernous depths brought up an infant that had been dead for twenty four hours at least. The lsok of curi- osity upon the artists face gave place to one of horror, but his customer was in dead earnest, and nothing remained for him but to perform his work, after which the woman slowed away the de- ceased babe in her valise and departed.
Connecticut western news., 1872-07-12

FRIGHTENED FROM HIS PROFESSION A young Kentucky physician who had been regularly educated for his profes- sion, was called to the bedside of pa- tient that he had been attending with his best care for some time, but who had obstinately grown worse and worse, un- til now his end seemed very near. Doctor" said the dying man, "I am dying-I am certain I am dying, and I believe you have killed me-" The doctor seemed to think very earnestly for mo- ment or two, and then quite gravely and seriously replied ''Yes, I see that you are dying; and, on reflection, believe that you are right-I believe that have killed you but, here take my oath that, if God will forgive me for having unintentionally murdered you, will never murder another-I will never give another dose of medicine professionally as long as I live" And he kept his oath he at once quit medicine entirely turned his attention to the study of law ob- talned license in due course, and, after a few years successful practice, became one of the most e12inent Circuit Judges of that day in Kentucky-now nearly forty years ago.
 AMERICAN EXISTING MT. Gal lot went through the United States with M'amselle D'Jeck, the celebrated ele- phant, he one evening was warm in his praise of the Inequalities and socialities of the mother country amid other in- stances, he quoted one of the Rutland punchbowls, which on the christening of the young Marquis, was built so large that small boat actually set sailing up on it in which boy sat, who ladled out the liquor. CT guess" said one of the company, "I've seen bowl that 'ud beat that to eternal smash tor, at my brothers christeng, the bowl was so deep that when we young uns said it warn't sweet enough, father sent man down in diving bell to stir up the sugar Rt tha bottom
Connecticut western news., 1872-07-12

A HORRIBLE CR1ME.-C Considerable excitement was accustomed in Henry street, Brooklyn, N. Y., by the screams dwclling, with her hands and face covered with blood. Several persons immediately ran to her assistance and carried her back into the house, and during the excitement her father slipped out and started up the street with a long bloody case.knife in his hand. It ap pears that young physician named John w. Swectzer, who has just gradu ated at the Long Island College Hospital and who boards at the above location: tions to Miss Elizabeth Tomilson, a young lady eighteen years of age, who also resides at No. 577 Henry street. her receiving the attentions of the young he, therefore, became greatly exasper- ment, sharpened up case-knife, walked up to the reception-room, where sue was performing on the piano, and without Q word of warning, made an assault on her with the knife. He stabbed her upon tne nedo, ofef Ihe ieLI eye, oh Gtlo en0oh' and in warding off the blows. her arms were badly cut. Some of the wounds are considered of a dangerous character. Tomilson was chased for several blocks, and finally arrested and locked up in the Third Precinct station-house to answer.
 Our future is always before us. The past is fixed. No tears can wash away it's facts. Let us waste no vain regrets upon it; but from the wisdom it's mistakesNand sins have bequeathed us, start afresh on the race. Though yesterday we were weak, selfish, indolent, let us today-at this moment-begin to be strong, brave, hopeful, just, considerase, generous, ten der, truthful, pure, patient and forgiving. ."N ow'' is a glorious word. Hence forth " is always within our grasp.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-05-25
THE BULLETIN.
PsSlishsA every nersiss, Ms.aay En-.
ceDteo.
ORIGIN or YooLscAP PAPER.

The term foolscap, 10 signate q certain
kind Of paper, no doubt has puzzled man ,
an inquirer. The origin 10 not only anus.
Ing, but historical. Charles 1. Of England,
granted numerous monopolies for the sup
port Of the government. Among others
was the manufacture Of paper. The
water-mark Of the nneat sort WAS the
royal arms Of England. The consump-
ton Of this article was great, and large
fortunes were made by those who had
purchased the exclusive right TO vsnd Il.
This, among other monopolies, was set
aside BY tho parliament that brought
Charles I. to the scaffold and, by way Of
showing contempt for the king, they
ordered the royal arms 70 be taken from
the paper, and . fool, with his cap and
bells, TO be substituted. II IL now over
two hundred years since the fools cap
was taken from the paper, but still the
paper Of the size which the rump psrlia.
msnt ordered for their journals, bears the
name Of the wster-mxrk placed there Is
an indignity 70 Charles.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-05-25
lRON WORKS.

PHILADELPHIA
ORNAMENTAL IRON WORKS I
ROBERT WOOD. THos. q. ROOT.
ROBERT WOOD & GO.
1886 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia. Pa.
-FoUNrAINs- FLOATING SWAMI
VASES FROGS
--sTATUARY- WATER LILIES
--DuCKS- TURTLES, kc,-
For Decorating Fountains
vERANDAHs. SUMNER HOUSES,
\RBoRs, CHAIRS, sETTEEs. &c.. &c.
NEW STYLE wRoUGHT-IRON RAILING for
Front of House and Cemeteries. Never before
CAST AND wRoUGHT.IRON -RAILINGs for
and Garden Fences, Balconies. Roof Crestings'
ETC., IN great variety of Patterns.
IRON STAIRS, Spiral and straight, Of various
Patterns and styles. Special attention given this
LAMP Posis. for Fronts of Public Buildings,
Hotels, and City streets, OF Plain and Elaborate
STABLE FITTINGS. ofcast and Wrought, Iron,
OF New Improved Styles, such as HAY Racks.
stall Divisions. Managers, Harness Brackets, Gut.
WIRE WORK Of every description: Wire
Guards Of Crmped Wire, Galvanized or Painted,
in PLAIN or Ornamental Patterns, for store Doors
Ratings for Offices, Banks, Counter Ratings.
Balconies, Lawn and Farm Fences, &C., &C.
Squares AID Gentlemen's Country Seats. Of Gas
Tubing or Wrought-lron, both single and double,
IN eia6ora,e ana simple designs.
DRINKING FOUNTAINS, tor street uses. A
very large assortment of designs expressly for
CAsT-iRoN uRINAL BOXES, for public parks
OVAL VASES, latest styles, centennial pattern.
HITCHING POSTS, Jockey, Coolie, sambo and
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-05-25
ARE YOU GOING WESTP

over the old reliable and popular MissovsI Pa.
c,yic RAILsOAD, which 10 positively the only line
running three daily express trains from 1t. Louis
10 Kansas City and the vest and 10 positively
the only line which runs Pullman palace slsepsrs
and hne day cosrher, Especially fos m0vevs)
equipped with Millers safety platform, and the
CIty, IT. scott, Lawrence, Leavsnworth, AVchi-
son, 1t. Joseph, Nebraska City, Council Wulis
and OmAhs Without change For Information 10
Missouri, Nebraska. Kansas, Colorado, fsIas and
California, cali upon or address 3. n. Thompvou 4.
agent, Missouri Pacific Il. r. Columbus, Ohio; or
= y. Ford. General Passenger Agent. ~. Lcnis,
No. ~
No trouble 10 snsWsr questions saw
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-05-25

Advertising alone does not produce success,
The thing which Is advertised must have intrin.
sic merit, or else large advertising will evsntu-
ally do II more harm than good. If You have
anything which you know to be good, advertise il
thoroughly and you Will be sure 20 succeed j
!! 10 poor, don't praise Il. for people will soon
discover you are lying.
Such is the policy OF the Burlington Route.
which runs to three great regions in the west: LIST,
To Omaha, connecting with the great Pacific
Roads. End, To Lincoln, the capital OF Nebraska,
and all that beautiful region south OF the Platte,
filled with X. X. lands and homesteads. Sd. To
81. Joseph, Kansas City, and all Kansas points.
The roads are splendid!y built, have the best
bridges, finest cars, the Miller platform snd
coupler. and the safety ar brake TO prevent the
loss OF lite that Is everywhere else happening
Pullman's sleepers, Pullman dining cars, large
and powerful engines to make quick time AID
equipped roads in the West. SO that II YOU de.
sire to go safely. surely, quickly and comfortably
10 any point In Southern Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas,
or en- the Pacific Roads, be sure you 20 "By Way
All Who wish particular information, and =
large map, showing corre,tly the Great West,
and all It's railroad connections, can obtain them
and any other knowledge. by addressing General
Passenger Agent, b. 4 Mo. r. X. r., Burlington,
Iowa. 4-66m.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-05-25
NOTICE

All persons indebted to the lata firm OF Echon
Bros, by note. book account or otherwise are re-
CURED TO make immediate payment TO the under
signed and save costs and expenses. l have. by
decree OF the Alexander county Circuit crNrt
been appointed receiver Of the effects OF said
arm. ana ordered 70 promptly collect the debts
II can be done. No other person IL author ixed
10 transact any business OF said hrm, or collect
any debts due.
JOHN q. HAkNAN,
5-5dJ Receiver.