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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1873-03-13

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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1873-03-13

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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1873-03-13
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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1873-03-13

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Connecticut western news., 1873-12-26
Why he Succeeded.

A man in one of the new States, where society was in & sort of rushing condl- tion, was elected to Congress. A friend in Washington, who knew how entirely unqualified he was for such position, asked him.
 "How in the world did you manage to get elected ?"
 "I stole horse."
 "What stole horse ? And is orse-stealing considered Q qualifica- tion for Congress in your district ?"
 "No, that ain't it. But as soon as it was known, the papers on t'other side took it up, and howled over 1t: Of course the papers on our side had to defend me. A tremendous noise was made. Our papers called it mean, dastardly, cowardly attempt to tarnish the fair fame of their standard bearer, "a gentleman whose fortunes were Tn the hands of his fellow-citizens, and who would look confidently to them for redress and support. The noble peo- pie would never be deceived by this wicked islander, fendishly devised for the most unholy of party purposes l. and all such kind of stuff. The people got their backs up, and I got in."
 At the next election in that State this mans opponent was elected. The same friend meeting the now defeated candidate shortly after the election news had been received, asked him how it had happened.
 70, dod rot the fellow l-he smelt c mice, and he got the start of me. He shot c dcputy-shertf"
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-26
Something About Iceland.

Iceland has altogether the start of America. We propose to celebrate our nations centennial in 1876; but mean- while, from the land of snow and ice, volcanoes and geysers, comes the intel- hgence that the Icelanders propose to celebrate their millennial in 1874. In 874 Ingolf, Norwegian chief, planted a small colony on that island which had been discovered few years before. In about half century many thousands of hardy settlers had established them selves on this cold and barren isle. At one time the population numbered no less than 100000; but the inhabitants have suffered greatly from famines, cpl denies, and volcanic casualties, aud the number is now reduced to about co., 900. Iceland contains an area of 40, 900 square miles, of which the glaciers cov- CT surface of upward of 4,O0O square miles, and there are thirty known vol canoes, of which eight have been active within a century. There are also nu- merous thermal springs, the principal of which is the Great Geyser, in which the water, at depth of seventy-two feet, is thirty degrees above the boiling point. Water and stones are thrown at intervals from this geyser to height of 100 feet.
 No grain of any kind can be raised in Iceland, but vegetables can be cultiva- ted, and fish and birds .are abundant. Forests formerly abounded, but now the island is almost destitute of trees, and the want of fuel is severely felt. The islanders are of the Scandinavian race, and are by no means lacking in intellectual capacity. Although there are but few educational institutions, domestic education is universal, and the people are intelligent. Many of the most valuable works of English litera- ture have been translated into the na- tive tongue, and are read and appreci- ated by the common people. All the inhabitants believe the doctrines of the Reformation in their primitive sim plicity, and the majority of them are Lutherans in profession. In short, the lcelanders are as prosperous as could be expected of any people living in such 8 barren country, and deserve @ national festival.
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-26
Consumption.

In @ new work on consumption, by Dr. Henry MacCormac, of London, the theory is maintained that consumption, or tubercular disease, is caused solely by breathing air which has already been breathed, either by animals or human beings. The hourly elimination of carbonic acid by the lungs, amounts to ten or twelve hundred cubic inches, and if the air is already contaminated with that gas and with other organic effete substances, it's power to remove these from the body is seriously in- jured, and the detritus of degeneration being retained, becomes tubercle.
 After reviewing the death-rates of different capitals, the doctor concludes that the prevalence of consumption in Vienna may be traced directly to the use of close stoves, doubly-glazed and padded windows, which are never open ed, and consequently to living in chambers which are never ventilated. The case is the same in St. Petersburgh, where out of an annual mortality of 5000, 1900 die from consumption. In this capital double doors and windows, every interstice being carefully closed with wadded cloth, or violoh, exclude the currents of air, and along with the close stove, reader stagnant the stinted breath-fouled atmosphere, effectively hindering its replacement from with out, and, in fine, entailng the direful scourge of tuberculRr disease, from which no class or condition of the com- munity is exempt,
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-26
Fossils.

Fossil oyster shells are found upon the Pacific coast mountains, two hun dred miles from the sea, and on eleva- tions of one thousand feet; and not only these, but the skeleton of a whale was found, few years ago, almost entire. How came that monster up there, high and dry2 Did the central fire which threw up the mountain ridge cast him up on its crest, or was this range ot hills once the bottom of the ocean In the view of the first case or supposition, how astonished he must have been to find himself up there, blowing off steam among volcanoes or comets He was found on a mountain that overlooks the great valley of the San Joaquin. There he still reposes in grim majesty, while the winds of ages pour through his bleaching bones their hollow dirge.
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-26
The Cause of FeYers.

Dr. Littlejohn, Medical Officer of Edinburgh, in a recent report, gives 1t as his opinion that typhus fever is the result of overcrowding, and typhoid fever the effect of sewer gases. The former, therefore, is common in the dwellings of the poor, while the latter is found in houses of better description, where there ere pipes communicating with an external drain. In the case of the very poor, whose houses are de- ficient in drainage arrangements, typhoid fever is rarely seen. Prac- tically, Dr. Littlejohn has failed to detect any bad effects resulting from the use by COWS of grass grown on sew age meadows. All the COWS fed on sewage-grown grass find their way to the slaughter-houses, where they are examined by Dr. Littlejohn and a staff of inspectors, who find that those appearances which are met with in diseased meat are not more frequent in those animals than in others. Sewage grass is, so far as bis observations have gone, unobiectionable as food for cattle.
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-26
A Hero of the Southwest.

Horace P. Jones is a notable charac- ter in the Southwest. He is at present official interpreter at Fort Sill. Through him the officers of the Govern ment at that post hold intercourse with the wild tribes of the plains. Perhaps no man living has a more thorough knowledge of the language of the Con- anches than is possessed by MT. Jones. MT. Jones was present at the massacre at Old Fort Cobb, in 1861, where he made very narrow escape from sharing the fate of many others who bled on that occasion.
 During these troublous times MT. Jones passed through some terrible experiences. On one occasion he found himself suddenly surrounded by band of some twenty-five savages, with lev eied rifles aimed directly at him. The night was dark and gloomy. There was but an instant for thought, and that in- stant was improved by the imperilled hero to extricate himself from his per ilous position. Quick as thought he dropped upon the grass among the brushwood, and propelled himself ser pent-like under the bushes. This ac- tion for @ moment disconnected his would-be murderers, and, taking ad- vantage of the confusion, ho managed to crawl under the brush until the op- portunity to rise presented itself, when, suddenly springing to his feet with the swiftness of an alarmed deer, he fled, and succeeded in eluding pursuit. On another occasion he was pursued by four well-armed Indians. The chances of escape seemed small, but Jones nov CT was known to lose his presence of mind in the face of danger. Taking his chances, he received round from his pursuers without harm, and then shot one, reached & ravine skirted by timber, and soon the only live Indian of the party was on his way back to disclose to the band to which he belonged the fate of his three comrades.
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-26
Gold and Silver.

The public mind is specially in- terested just at present in regard to gold and silver coin, and the possible resumption of "specie payments. :" Many of us have almost forgotten the times when dollars, half and quarter dollars, with smaller silver coin, and possibly a sprinkling of gold pieces, jingled in our purses-those old-fash- toned purses, which, being no fit recep- tacle for greenbacks and paper currency, are, perchance, laid away in some un- requented drawer, and may yet prove useful. "In view of this subject "-as lecturers and clergymen are accustomed to say-a few items, taken in substance from the annual report of the Director of the Mint for the fiscal year ending with June last, may not be uninterest- ing to our readers. The amount of gold and silver deposits and purchases, coins struck and stamped, and bars manufactured during the year was as follows: Gold deposited, $59, ,937 429. [, 45; silver deposited, $12,307, 1889. 43 :; total amount received and acted on, $72,244, ,S1SSS. Deducting deposits made and issued by one institution and deposited with another, the deposits
 were, gold, $57, 7O4, 3s5. s9; silver, $9,- 145, 328 43 total, $6s, ,949, 71431. The total number of gold and silver pieces coined was 32, 2,523, ,670, having total value of $39, 639, ,183. The value of bars of fine gold and silver manufactured, and of imported gold and silver, amount ed to $27, ,517, ,530.61. Some idea of the increase of operations may be obtained by the statement that the coinage of gold during the month of October ap- proximated in value $14,OOO,OOO the coin, except as to the Pacific coast States and Territories, being, as Q general thing, in the Treasury and banks. From the most reliable data obtainable at the present time, the gold coin now in the country is estimated at $5, GOO, 900 total, $40, o,o0O. The silver coin is principally in circulation in California, Oregon, Nevada, Idaho, Arizona, and Texas. Of the coin now in the Treasury, about $5,000,0O will need to be renovated. A much greater loss results. in process of time, from natural abrasion than would be gene rally supposed and when large num- Der of pieces are so worn as to be below the prescribed standard, it is necessary that there should be recoinage. It is stated that there has not been Q re- coinage of gold in this country since that which followed the change of standard in 1884, and that in the very large exports of coin since the suspen- sion of specie payments in 1861, the un- worn coin was selected for that purpose, and the light or worn pieces excluded. In the course of few months it is probable that the New Orleans Mint will be in condition for coinage opera tions and the new mint edifice which has been for some time past in the course of construction at San Francisco is nearly completed. It is now being fitted up with the necessary machinery and apparatus, and, it is expected, will be finished by July, 1874. It is a large building-thoueh none too large for it's purpose-and will doubtless be one of the best appointed hints in the world.
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-26

Little hV Little.

 When the new years come and the old years g How, little by little, sll things grow All things grow-and all decay Little by little passing away. Little by little, on fertile plain, Ripen the harvests of golden grain, Waving and flashing in the sun, When the summer at last is done. Little by little they ripen AS the new years come and the old years go. Low on the ground an acorn lies, Little by little it mounts to the skies, Shadow and shelter for wandering herds, Home for hundred singing birds. Little by little the great rocks grew, Long, long ago when the world was new, Slowly and silently, stately and free, Cities of coral under the sea Little by little are builded-while so- The new years come and the old years go. Little by little old tasks are done; So are the crowns of the faithful won, So is heaven ill our hearts begun. With work and with weeping, with laughter
 and play, Little by little the longest day And the longest life are passing away, Passing without return-while so- The new years come and the old years go.
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-26
DENTISTRY!

DR STEWART, at the urgent request of D his patients in Lakeville Mnd vi that village, where he may be found ThNrsd0y Friday nMd Saturday of each we0ks All operations either in Surgical or Mechanical Dentistry
 performed in the best possible manner.
 LAUGHING GAS for extracting without pain.
 No extra charge for gss when szsrsst!nF, os
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-26

It is decided by an Indian editor, who "can't stand it any longer," that the only difference between the entrance to a barn and the lounger around newspa- per offices is that tho first is barn door and tho latter darn bore,
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-26

Troubles are like dogs; the smaller they are the more they annoy you
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-26

There are j, 1888 Oranges in Iowa, with sn aggregate membership of 100, 600,
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-26
ADVERTISING RATES:

Schedule of prices for Advertising furnished n application at this office.
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-26

The well-known WATCH MAKER & JEWELER, has retaken the Jewery Store for the past few years occupied by II. c. ALLYN, and has reftted It PIP in good style and put in an ENTIRELY NEW STOCK of FINE
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-29

80 800 WILL BUY NEAT sl;a T. Two Two sToRY GOT.
block from two lines q horse cars water and gas six
rooms; respectable ncighborIood high dry ground
thirty minutes walk from Cortandt and Desrosses street
ierrieA j. A. COTTINGHAM,
corner OF West and Liberty strcetA
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-29

FACTORY FOR SALE OR TO RENT-A THREE
story building 25xl0O wing sOx75 and aye house COX
rs; lots OF ground Inquire at 90 Lspcnard street.
up stairs OF CHARLES MORGAN, South street, oppo
site Pierce avenue, Hudson CITY, where property be
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-29
MARBLE HIANTELS.

KLABER sTEAM.MARBLE AND MARBLEIZING
n. Works l3i and 1885 East Eighteenth sreet-MarbIc
and Marbeized Mantes ring Marble Counters, Monu-
for the trade.
AN ASSORTMENT OF MANTELs, UNSURPASSED
N for beauty Of design and quality of workmanshin-
Slate Work of all kinds speciality.
PENRHYN SLATE COMPANY
Fourth avenue and seventeenth street Union souare
CTEwART'S SLATE MANTELs.-RICH AND ELE,
antdcsiFns; Slate Works Of every description; Mar
Bile and WOOD Mantes r. b. STEWART CO.. no and
~ West Twcptythrd street. near Seventh avenue N "
G KLABER Co, STEAM MARBLE AND MARBLINQ
Ne WORKS 2S West Fny.lrs street between Broad.
whv anu bgnth avenue.-Marbe, marbleizcd Maneis.
MQhuments Headsones: large selections AT very low
prices ~ 'o'' ""
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-29

DOR SALE OR ExCHANaE-A BEAUTIFULLY STU.
atcd Country Residence comprising about five
Of land and all the buildings desirable for gentlemans
residence within mile of eight depots the nearest
The location Is high, dry and healthy fine views The
fruit and ornamental The house is in perfect
pair elegantly fnished; has all the modern improve
mens; contains 70 rooms ne stable gardeners COTTAGE
&C. 1t has equals desirable suburban residence
Full particulars and photographs at T. IRELANDS, 2O
BrOadway
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-29
JERSEY CITY, HOBOKEN, HUDSON CITY
AND BERGEN REAL ESTATE.

A SPLENDID CHANCE AT JERSEY CITY-HAND.
N some three story and basement high stoop brick
House, with Lot; nine rooms, gas water marble man
tells, heater, &c. in perfect order spendid Locations
only few minutes walk from all the ferries, all
improved must be sold before April l. the is
leaving the city; only $500; only $500 cash required
balance In instaments mortgage for eight
years This Is indeed rare chance; come and see for
yourselves Other Houses for sale, from 81 600
$4,000 terms TO suit everybody Send stamp for cir
cular. .. NJ. GIBSON, Auctoncer
"a Montgomery street. Jersey CITY,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-29
WESTCHESTER COUNTY PROPERTY
FOR SALE OR TO RENT.

WESTCHESTER COUNTY PROPERTY
FOR SALE OR TO RENT.
A TARRYTOWN, R1vERDALE, IRvINGTON AND
~ all along the bank OF the Hudson River elegant
Residences for sale 70 let, furnished unurnished
for either year beautiful Building Sites
very cheap; good Investments Fun particulars with s.
EMERSON, Coy sixth avenue.
A I TARRyTowN, on THE RIVER BANK.-TO LET,
"A furnished immediate possession, brick House.
bedrooms besides parors dining and kitchen;
acres IN garden and lawn fruit and shade trees; high
and very healthy ground within minutes walk of
boats or cars elegant river and land views rent $l20
per year. s. EMERSON
$50 sixth avenue Thirty eighth street
DOR RENT. LEASE OR SALE, AT sPUYTEN DuY.
IL viii near staton-Iouse, Barn Grapery, &c. I acre
Of Ground stocked with all kinds choice fruits grapes
and berries Call on or address owner, l96 Broadway
%.
'I'o LEr-AT w0oDl,AwN HARLEM RAILROAD,
Il half mile west OF depot, large furnished House,
WIN lawn garden carriage house and stable: plenty OF
ifuit and shade Apply TO 5. VALENTINE, III Madi.
son avenue or "A Burlng Slip up stairs
no RENT-FuRNIsHED HOUSE, AT TARRYTOWN
.ior lhe summer or year, on broadway, mile
soutn OF depot; commodious and elegant brick house,
containing u rooms broad piazzas; fully furnished hot
anu cola wafer bathroom, gas &C., &C. carriage house.
stables hennery all complete and in good q large
garden, wen stocked with small fruits; the location Is
unsurpassed, with extensive and commanding views OF
the Hudson. Inquire OF @. d. BROWN, Broadway
corner OF wall street or LEWIS ROBERTS, IL South ST.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-29
EUROPE.

HOTEL MIRABEAU, PARIS
This splendid establishing Is beautifully situated in
the Rue de Ia Pax the finest part of the city adjoining
the new Grand opera, the fashionable bouevards the;
Place vendone and the Tueries Gardens and il con-
Quoted under the immediate superintendent of the pro-
prictor, Mr. CASANOVAS, who respectfully offers his
grateful acknowledgements to American families and gen.
rnn, T. s, r u' VII, pa.ronage Inc rcaung
there are besides handsome smoking and coffee rooms
the apartments combine every comfort and elegance
and The superior cuisine excellent attendance and con-
scenious moderate charges render the Mrabcau TO th
best class of travellers most comfortable and agreeable
residence.
SWISS AND UNITED COURTERS' SOCIETY-COU-
- riers be secured families visiting
Europe writing the Secretary 50 Mount street, Gros-
vciior square, London, England
THE QUEENS HOTEL NEAR THE CRYSTAL
Il Palace, Upper Norwood London.-To tourists and
familiesI Elevated pleasant and most salbrious post
combined with the comfort afforded ana It's generat
manage made Queens Hotel favorte res
sort of the upper ranks of English society,"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-29

| VXTANTED-BOARD FROM MAY l, WITHIN AN
| w hour and half of New York, for gentleman
wife little girl private family preferred Address,
with full particulars, W. W., box $50 Post office.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-29

ok OOO TO A PROMPT BUYER.-A SUBSTAN-
sD4C.OUU tial four story brown stone House on
Twenty third street, 2sx55xlO0 Apply to HATCH VAN
DOREN, Gl0 Sixth avenue.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-07
a STEAMER BURNED.

loss OF TIE BAvARIAN ON LAKE oNTARio-TWo
BOATS REACH TIE SHORE IN sAFETY-FOCRJEEN
PERSONS MISSING.
ToRoNTo, Nov. G.-The steamer Bavarian of the
ROYAL Mail Line, bound from Hamilton 10 Montreal
with six cabin passengers, took fire about o'clock
last night, IA miles from shore opposite Oshawa.
The re broke out in the center of the boat near the
engine and the flames spread with great rapidty.
Three boats were immediately lowered, but one OF
them went adrift and was lost. The passengers ana
crew got into the other boats, one of which con-
tanned nine persons, including the pilot, ladies
maid and seven of the crew. The other boat con-
tanned 10 persons, including the first and second
mates the purser and two passengers-a boy named
James Glare and Mr.. Paunenter of IOronto-and
five Of the crew. Both boats reached the shore
safely There are II persons to be accounted for IN
GLIDING Capt Carmichael, NJ Fennican, the chez
engineer, William Spence, the steward, and four
passeneers-MIs. Hubbard and daughter OF Brock
Vile, Miss Ireland Of Kingston, AID Mr.. Wier OF
Chatham. These were not able to get into the
boats The last seen of Capt. Carmichael be was on
a plank in the water.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-07
THE ASSEMBLY.

Numerically we still divide the Assembly the same
as In our table published yestcrday-kePublican
os; Democrats, 59 Independent l. MIR. George
schernaD. the Apollo Hall-CustOm-house candidate
elected to represent the With District of this city,
is said to be Republican and we 20 reckon him.
Greene County sends Horatio 5. Lockwood, Rep.
in place of Mr. Van Steenburgh. Jefferson, Id
District, elects Jacob Putnam, DEM. by the
last report. The lid Onondaga District chooses
Charles Simon DEM by a small majority Science
tady reflects Daniel Z. MCQUEEN tRep) Tho Id
Westminster District has elected John II. Cornell
DEM, in place of Mr.. Wight, who very credtably
represented that district at the last session. The
above are all the changes which we have found 1t
necessary to make in our table Of yesterday