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Connecticut western news., 1872-09-20
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Geo. ". Howard, of Rome N. r., will be remembered as the gentleman who was married at Sharon Springs few days since, and was on his way to visit bro- ther in Pawtucket, R. l., when he lost his bride of a day by the late Metis disaster. The next morning what was supposed to be his wife's body was found, and it was reported that her funeral would tako place at Sharon Springs yesterday. The initials, IN. A. were the same as on his wife's rings, though it was of different pattern, yet he did not feel positive that it was his wife. Being nearly exhausted himself, and not in a condition to think much about it, he concluded it must be her. Accordingly coffin was procured, at Stonington, and he started for the home of his loved one. He arrived there Saturday evening with what he supposed was the remains of his wife, but, on open ing the coffin at the residence of his wife's parents, they discovered at once that it was not their daughter. The scene that followed can be better imagined than described. The afflicted husband at once returned to Stonington, and forwarded the corpse by express. When he arrived he found another man searching for the body he had supposed was bis wife. In the meantime, his friends in Pawtucket had heard of the lady who was picked up by the schooner A. B. Belden and brought to Newport, aud had telegraphed to the undertaken for 0 description, which he gave, and at the same time had photo graph taken and sent also. This convinc- ed them that the body which had been in this city since Friday night was no other than the wife of MT. Howard. He, in company with his brother, arrived here this morning, and at once identified her. The scene that follows beggars descrip- tion. As the husband gazed upon the remains of his beloved, he was deeply af- fected, as were all present. The body was taken away on the boat, via Wickford, to Rome, N. Y. She was twenty eight years of age, and bears 8 striking resem- blance to the woman the husband had supposed was his wife. Mir. Howard states that the coat found upon her was placed there by himself to keep her warm, and that a moment after they were washed from the Metis, and all his exertions to save her were fruitless. It is a sad story, probably the most heartrendering one that can be told of the terrible disaster.
Connecticut western news., 1872-09-20
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A middle-aged man, late of El Dorado county, called at the law office of Quint < Hardy, in Montgomery Block, few days since, and anxiously inquired for Judge Quint. The Judge was not in, and the stranger was told to take seat He did so, btit seemed uneasy and rest less, glancing furtively around, jumping up and pacing the floor, and ever and anon eagerly examining something which was wrapped up in an old red handker- chief. The visitors conduct attracted the attention of those in the office, and one of the clerks inquired what was the matter. Taking the latter by the arm the excited stranger led him to corner of the room, and then with trembling hands unwrapped the old handkerchief and exclaimed, "I've got the biggest diamond in the world !' Exhibiting at the same time to the astonished gaze of the clerk, clean white piece of quartz about the size of hens egg. Just then Judge Quint came in, and the man seized upon him, exhibited his prize, and an nounced that it was worth five millions of dollars. He then said that numerous parties were following him around offer ing enormous sums for the diamond. He had concluded to sell it for five mil lions of dollars, and wanted Judge Quint to draw up the contract of sale and see that everything was all right. The lawyer evidently suspected that every thing was not all right, at least in the mind of his visitor, and after examining the imaginary prize, told him to call again next day. A Post reporter, hear ing of the affair, interviewed the Judge immediately. and learned from him that the haggard looking stranger was an old miner of El Dorado county; that he had come to this city on visit, and had been seized with the diamond fever His five million-dollar diamond was nothing more than piece of California quartz, but it had turned the poor fel- I lows head and threatened to lead him to lunatic asylum. Since then we have been informed that the man has returned home, still clutching his imaginary treasure and laboring under the delusion that he is a five-fold millionaire. e.-San Fra,aclsco Post.
Connecticut western news., 1872-09-20

ARTIFICIAL EYEs.-A French paper gives detailed account of the manu fracture of false eyes in Paris, from which the curious fact appears that the average sale per week of eyes intended for the human head amounts to 400. One of the leading dealers in this article car ries on the business in saloon of great magniicence his servant has but one eye, and the effect of any of the eyes wanted by customers is con- veniently tried in this servants head, so that the customer can judge very readily as to the appearance it will produce in his own head. The charge is about $1U per eye. For the poor there are secondhand visual organs. which have been worn for time, and exchanged for new ones they are sold at reduced prices, and quantities are sent off to India and the Sandwich Is- lands
Connecticut western news., 1872-09-20

COPPER AND CHoLERA.-During the cholera epidemic which prevailed Tn Europe several years ago, it was observed in Paris and elsewhere that workers in copper appeared to enjoy an almost ab- solute immunity from the disease, and a similar experience has been met with in Bagdad, where the disease was very prevalent the past year. indeed, to such an extent that between tho end of April and the end of October about 800 persons died in population of S0,000 persons. Out of this latter number about 300 were engaged in making or selling cop per articles, and it IS asserted that among them there was not single victim to the cholera.
Connecticut western news., 1872-09-20

A FISH WITH FOUR HANDS. MT. Foord. member of the Australian Eclip- Se Expedition, recently described before the Royal Society most extraordinary creature, which was dredged up from the bottom of the sea near the northern shores of Australia. MT, Foord says |: " The body was that of Q fish, but, won. derful to relate, it had in the place of fins four legs, terminated by what you might call hands, by means of which it made its way rapidly over the coral reef. When placed on the skylight of steam CT, the fish stood up on it's four legs, a sight to behold! It was small, and something like lizard, but with the body of the tish!' The land animals of Australia are notorious for their peculiar forms and structure, but according to the above they are even less nondescript than those inhabiting the Australian seas. Mir. White member of the same expedition, tells strange tales about rats. "The little island upon which we pitch ed our tents," he says, "was overrun with them, and what was most extraor. dinary, they were from every color from black to yellow, and some tortoise she'll"
Connecticut western news., 1872-09-20
Vegetable Pulmonary Balsam. "Doubtless the Best Cough Medicine in the World."-Cona4

The Latest Swindle.-Certain sanctimonious charlitans would fan persuade the world that diffu sive stimulants have no medicinal value, and that drastic purgatves are better tonics than the finest vegetable ingredients combined with the purest and mellowest products of the still But this sort of thing won't go down. The stomach ot our common sense rejects it, as the physical stomach of every man with undepraved palate rejects with oathing and abhorrence, the nauseous abominations, free from alcohol" which humbugs are trying to thrust down the throats of Temperance Invalids under the pretense that the filth will do them good? It is not likely that while PLANTATION DIFFERS the Standard Tonic of America, is anywhere accessible. such sick ening frauds can make much headway, but it is as well to put the public on their guard against them -ICOm.1
Connecticut western news., 1872-09-20

THE Po1soNMoNeERs who advertise con- pounds of Fluid Fire and pungent alkalies as "balsamic medicines" " safe and harm less tonics," and "genial inVigorants," are worthy of being classed with the old Bar negat wreckers who kindled deceptive beacons, in order to decoy mariners to inevitable death. But time came when the lures of the coast bandits failed, and time has come when the vendors of Bit tered Alcohol fail to impress the reading public with a belief in their fctions. It is due to that conscientious and able phy- sician, Dr. Joseph Walker, of California, to say that he has largely contributed this desirable end, by providing the world with 8 Tonic Corrective and Anti-Febrile Veg etable preparation, which accomplishes all that is mendaciously promised on be- half of the alcoholic nostrums. His CALL FoRNIA VINEGAR BITTERs prepared from botanic productions, now for the tiret time employed in the pharmacy of civili- zation, is the leading tonic in every state and territory of the Union. The fact that this wonderful elixir contains DO alcohol, no mineral, no dangerous element, is one of the causes of it's immense popularity {; another is that as stomachio invigorant, blood-purifer, alterative, anti-spasmodic and anti bilious medicine, it is as far ahead of every other preparation as Temperance is ahead of Drunkcnness.-Cons.
Connecticut western news., 1872-09-20

A SHAM FORTRESS AND A SHAM BATTLE. A correspondent says that the following fraud was practiced upon the Czar Alex ander, while yet Crown Prince. There was a certain fortress placed on the mil tary map of the Caucasus. The Grown Prince, on visiting the latter country, ex pressed to Prince Woronzof, the oom- manding general, his desire to visit said fortress. The general himself, who had never seen the fortress, addressed himself to the chief engineer, who informed him that the fortress existed only on the map. How to dissuade the Grown Prince from his notion to visit the mythical fort was not an easy task. The general resorted first to the strategy of frightening back the Grown Prince by the story of the fort being in the centre of very dangerous band of marauding Circassians; but, t,when this did not have the desired effect, he at last improvised a sham attack by division of his Russian soldiers turned into Circas- sians, and stationed on the imaginary route to the fort. The sham fight lasted for an hour or SO, at the end of which the Prince was congratulated by the con- manding general for his great bravery in the terrible fight. There were a great many sham deaths on both the Russian and Circassian side, and many were the decorations which the Emperor Nicholas, father of the Imperial Prince, distributed at the latter's recommendation, among officers and soldiers who took part in this expedition. Only some years afterward was the deception exposed through an officer who had fallen out with Genera, Woronzotf. The millions that had been drawn from the imperial treasury for the erection of fortress in the conquered country went into the pockets ot the topo. graphical chief engineer and his assistants I have the above from Russian and not Polish source, and from gentleman who was himself an officer in the party. Oi course it never has been published, fo1 the vigilant eye of the censor would never have permitted it.
Connecticut western news., 1872-09-20

Ills ARMY.-If every colonel was a soldier, the standing army of tho United States would be immense in San Fran cisco. John Pbenix bears witness in the following story: The steamboat was leaving the wharf, and every body was taking leave of frien1s-all but Phenix, who had no friends to bid him farewell. Ashamed of his loneliness. as the boat sheered of he called out in q loud voice, Good-by, colonel P and, to his great delight, every msp on the wharf took of his hat and shouted, "Coionel good.by l"
Connecticut western news., 1872-09-20

AsrHMA.-We cannot, we believe, rem der to those of our readers who suffer from the asthma, greater service than by recommending "JoNAs WHlrooMB's REMEDY" The names of distinguished public men are seen appended to this medicine, and nearly every druggist in the country can cite some evidence of its wonderful curative properties.-Com
Connecticut western news., 1872-09-20
Rulers of England.

FksA William the Norman Tn D William his son Henry, Stephen, and Henry, Thea Richard and John, Next, Henry the. Third, Edwards one, two, and three; And again after Richard Three Henrys we see. Two Edwards, third Richard If rightly I guess;
 Two Henrys, sixth Edward Queen Mary, Queen Bess; Then Jamie tho Scotchman, Then Charles, whom they slew, Yet received after Cromwell, Another Charles too. Next Jamie the Second Ascended the throne Then Good William and Mary Together came on; Then Anne, Georges four, And fourth William all passed, And Victoria came
 The best though the last.
Connecticut western news., 1872-09-20

HER GHT.-Not long ago there vas an appeal made ill St.John's Church, Ithaca, New York. in behalf of "The Society for the Increase of the Ministry" Facts had been presented showing that the supply of young men for the pulpit was too small. and money was asked to aid young men to study for the ministry. Envelopes were placed in the slips to be filled out as promises for future gifts by those lacking present means. A lady wrote, 6. Name and amount, S1OoO; ad. dress, Ithaca time when acenen are od. nstttsd Co Ns nfats6rn" This voucher she placed on the collection plate as 1t wAs passed.
Connecticut western news., 1872-09-20

MUssE1s.-Mussels are found as na- tives, all over the world, their f; vorite haunts being estuaries, in which the fresh and salt waters are mixed to their rather epicurean taste; but cultivation has done much for the improvement of their flavor, particularly in France, where a great deal of attention has been paid to the matter. Stakes are placed near the mouth of an estuary, 50 that the ebb- ing and flowing of the tide shall alter nately submerge and expose the greater part of their length. On these the young mussels fasten themselves, and here they are allowed to remain for about twelve months. At the expira ton of this time they are removed and thrown on wicker shelves, SD placed that they will again he alternately submerged and exposed. Here they remain for & like length oi time after which they are thrown on other wicker shelves placed entirely above the water. Alter years residence here they are deemed ready for use and are taken directly to the market
Connecticut western news., 1872-09-20

SIX DAYS WEEK vs. SEvEN.-At a meeting of the British Association, at Dublin. MT. Charles Bianconi. of Cas- pei. read paper relative to his exten sive car establishment, after which gentleman stated that at Pickford's the great Engl1sh carriers, they could not work horse more than ten miles day, and wished to hear Mr. Bianconi's opin ion on the subject. Mr. B. stated that he found by experience he could better work horse eight miles day for six days in the week than six miles day for seven days. By not working on Sunday he effected a saving of twelve per cent. MT. Bianconi's opinion on this point is of the highest importance, for he has over nine hundred horses working sixty-seven conveyances, which daily travel 2,244 miles. It is also the result of forty-three years' experience.
 HEARsAY.-An old French officer was relating story of a battle with the Prus- sians in the late war, when he was great ly annoyed by the repeated Interruptions of a forward young lieutenant who had his knowledge of that battle only by 'hearaay," yet continually chimed in with, "Yes, yes-that's right" The ex- asperated narrator had just reached the critical moment when there was gener- al action along the whole line. His regi- mcnt was ordered to the front. It charged. "Monsieur," politely contin- ued the superior, turning to his trouble some hearer, Sit was there that was killed. Please continne the story"
Connecticut western news., 1872-09-20

Jones and his wife were always quar- reling about their comparative talent for keeping 0 fire. She insisted that just so surely as he attempted to rear range the sticks with the tonges, he put the fire out. One night the church bell sounded an alarm. and Jones sprang for his fire bucket, eager to rush to the confagration. s'Mr. Jones'" cried his wife as he resched the door, "Mr. Jones, take the longest"
Connecticut western news., 1872-09-20

The Elmwood Collar with it's fine cloth sur- face and folded edges, is daily making new con- verts from among those whose prejudices against paper collars have heretofore been i'm vincible. The Elmwood is a comfort and de- servedlv the most popular collar among gentle men. Ask your Furnisher for the Elmwood.
Connecticut western news., 1872-09-20

A GOVERNOR KIDNApPED.-Florez, the federal Governor of Sinaloa, while ,iding in the suburbs of Mazatlan was seized by gang of kidnappers composed of late rebel soldiers and carried into the noun tains. A large ransom is demanded for his release
Connecticut western news., 1872-09-20

Base ball is undoubtedly good exercise and capital amusement, but 1t often occasions bunged eyes, broken skins and bistered hands. We can tell you that in all such cases, fl JOHN soN's ANoDYNE L1N1MENT is resorted to, it will reduce the swelling and stop the pain.-C0n.
Connecticut western news., 1872-09-20

IMPORTANT TO DIAMOND MINERs.- Towards the close of the late session of Cunsress of the United States an act was passed allowing private entries to be made on public lands of mines of gold, silver, cinnibar, lead. and all other mineral de posits. The Department of the Interior recer tly, in view of tho reported discovery of diamonds and other precious stones m Arizona and New Mexico, asked the op;n, ion of the Attorney General as to whether entries could be made of these mines in the same manner as of other mines. The Attorney General has replied that under the head of mineral deposits, mineral lands of whatever kind, nature or descrlp- ton, can be entered, and therefore the diamond mines, under the certain restric tions made by law, are in like manner sub- ject te private entry.
Connecticut western news., 1872-09-20

A Coop SToRY.-A thrasher tells this story: cold Schmidt likes to see folks that work for him get up early. So when we were thrashing there one fall, he had an alarm clock hung right over our bed. Charley West who did the driving on the machine last year, had never heard one before, and going to bed with no other light than that of the moon, neither of us took much note of our surroundings. The next morning about an hour before sunrise, the alarm went off rattle-te-smash, making noise enough to raise the whole eighborhood
 was lying awake at the time, but Char ley jumped out of bed like wild man, shouting Whoa! WhoaV WHoA!!H Then, as he began to comprehend the state of affairs, By George! Sam,' said he, T thought could see every cog fly
 Ing out of that old drive wheel "
Connecticut western news., 1872-09-20

CHApPED HANDS, face, rough skin. pimples, ring-worm, salt-rhcum, 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.-Con.
Connecticut western news., 1872-09-20

The metallic compound which bear the somewhat fanclful name of Abyssin ian or talmi gold has lately been manu. factured in large quantities in Germany for the purpose of fabricating imitation gold jewelry and other objects. It is 8 brass compound of about 92 parts of copper and 8 of zinc. The appearance of gold is obtained by causing 0 very thin sheet of gold to adhere by passing it through rollers.
Connecticut western news., 1872-09-20

Caution -In our changeabs climate, coughs, colds
 and diseases of the throat ungs aud chest will always prevail. Cruel consumption will claim it's victims. These diseases if attended to in time, be arrested and cured The remedy is Dr. WiStdr's BGtsam f Wild
Connecticut western news., 1872-09-20

SAVAGE SNAKE.-The other day as 0 Mir. w. l.. Dunbar was at work in his field he suddenly came upon huge black snake, fully ten feet long, and be- fore he could step back the snake darted forward and viciously attacked him i; rapidly coiling about his right leg, mouth wide open. MT. Dunbar, after hard struggle, succeeded in kicking it from his leg with the left foot, when it in stantly coiled about that foot and leg, and tenaciously chung to it for some time, when Mir. Dunbar at length freed himself from his uncomfortable cus- toner. The snake thus foiled, erected its head and struck bee line for the woods, making a humming or blowing noise which could be heard for long distance. The attack was so sudden and unexpected that Mir. Dunbar was per fectly paralyzed and unable to move for some time after the snake left. He says his hair arose on end, and the cold sweat stood out all over him.
Connecticut western news., 1872-09-20

The proprietors of THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE set forth in 6 statement in our advertising col umns its merit as family paper. Our readers will doubtless give it the attention it deserves. -[Com.
Connecticut western news., 1872-09-20

eY- For Coughs, Bronchitis and Con- sumption, in it's early stages, nothing equals Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis covery. 6l5.
Connecticut western news., 1872-09-20

We would not recommend the frequent or constant use of any medicine. It is important to take even good article judiciously. PAR SONS PURaATIvE PILLS are safe, prompt and reliable as laxative or cathartic.- Com.
Connecticut western news., 1872-09-20

UNGovERNABLE rEMPER.-How true 1t is that Che that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh city," A failure in these respects recently occasioned a series of terrible tragedies in Gloucester county, Ill. A farmer named White who was not slow to anger, shot couple of hounds belonging to neighbor named Holt because they were running across his farm. Holt wanted White to pay for the dogs. White refused to pay for them, and threatened to shoot Holt. A short time aiterward as Holt was passing Whites place, a neighbor who was there asked hlm to stop and sec new thrashing ma- chine work. Holt climbed over the fence and went near the thrashlng machine ]; when White immediately assailcd him with pitchfork. Holt twisted the fork out of his hands, and then White mounted a horse, and rode off to brothers house to get a gun with which to shoot Holt, who meanwhile left the field and started on his way home. White soon rode back with gun loaded with six buckshot. and shot Holt dead in the road. Mrs. Holt, who was ill, on hearing the terrible news, gave a groan of horror and died; and her new born twins also died. On hearing of the fate of Mrs. Holt and her infants, the neighbors became wild with rage and ven- geance at White, who gave himself up to the sheriff of the county and begged hls protection. The sheriff tried to protect him but in vain. That same night more than two hundred citizens assailed the iall, broke ip the door with Jog, took White into the yard, and hung him to the limb of tree. Thus five lives were sacri- iced because men were not slow to anger, and did not rule their spirits.
Connecticut western news., 1872-09-20

AS QUICK AS A FLASH OF, LIGHTNING does Cristadoros Excelsior Hair Dye act upon the hail. whis kers and moustaches choeeon tints but the pIres Raven or the most exquisite Browns will Do