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Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1873-12-12
Foreign News.

Dissa tisfactlon In Cuba-The Virgin.
Jus and Her Survivors to he Surren-
dered.--Mnrshal BnIafne Found
Guilty and Condemned to Die.
Connecticut western news., 1873-03-28

A STRANGE MARINE BEAsT.-The Sar Francisco Alta says that while the steam ship Nevada was off one of the minor isl ands of Micronesia, on its way up from
 Australia to San Francisco, about six o'clock in the morning strange animal of dark figure was observed to light on the highest peak of the forward mast. At
 tracted by its peculiar appearance the ofa
 cer of the deck, MT. Burns, the second mate, offered one of the men small bo- nus to secure it. The man climbed up the mast with a heavy cloth in his hand, and, after 8 short struggle in which he was se- verely bitten on the hand. it was secured Bringing it on deck the beast proved to be Q fine species of the vampire tribe. This animal closely resembles the terodactyle of the antedeluvian ages. In appearance it is like huge bat, on nasty examination. It is in the head of the animal, however, that the main distinction is found. That of the present one is perfect counterpart of the black and tan terrier dog. Its teeth are over half an inch in length, and are called in constant requisitisn to discountenance any attempts at familiarity. When flying, the wings of this ill-omined beast stretch from tip to tip at least five times the length of its body. It is of deep black color, tho body being covered with heavy fur. It is very savage, being constantly on the alert to attack any person approaching it.
Connecticut western news., 1873-03-28
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At Lakeyillc, March 25, Mrs. Sarah A. Wood, aged 51 years. Livingstone, in the 50th year of her age.
 At New Haven, March 9, Mrs. Dency Simons, aged S3 years.
 At Ct. Burlington, March 10. Luther Pixley, aged 68 years.
 At Ancram, March l2, Mrs. Christiana Niyer, aged GA years. She leaves 8 children, 33 grand children and 50 great-grandchildren, all living.
 At Sheffield, March II, Harry D. Austin, aged s9 years.
 At Ct. Burlington, March IS, Helen Gertrude, aged IS months daughter of K. and K. N. Hollis ter.
 At Wikira, Fla, suddenly. March g. Mary E wife of Charles N. Chapman, aged 34 years.
 At Sharon, March 16, Lovis w., widow of the late Jesse W. Lake, aged 7l years.
Connecticut western news., 1873-03-28

many others, some of them in Oregon and some of them in Washington Territory, hundreds of miles away. l have attempt ed to give my ideas of the extent and mag. nitude of few things seen here, and in tended to say something of the iron mines, which are as yet of course undeveloped and hardly appreciated here, and may possibly have something to say about it in another letter.
 If have failed to give intelligible ideas in relation to the greatness of the country &c., it is because of my inability to com prehend it sufficiently to describe 1t. Ii must be seen to be appreciated. Even John Chinaman, after landing on these shores, cries out with upliftcd arms, q have found the Eldorado At any rate think he would could he speak English, ol Spanish, whichever may be proper. c. N. B. Portland, Oregon, March 5, 1873.
Connecticut western news., 1873-03-28
NcE0une0.

''Still harping on my daughter" "Somc thing rotten in Denmark" ehr Exactly so. A committee, n majority of whom are Liberal O Democrats. appointed by dem- ocratic chairman, exculpate all but two M. Cs. from complicity in Credit Mobiller, crat, whereupon the ''dogmatical Liberals"' come to the support of those two with real fraternal zeal, while the guilty Brooks kindly informs the people that hereafter the halls of Congress are to be filled frsm aims houses. Said people will be glad to know of this radical change. Taking Brooks for d specimen, the halls of Con. Sress have been principally occupied by jail birds heretofore.
 ''Something is rotten, in Denmark" Right, Henry, my boy. "Open confession is good for tue soul" Horace is very dead. Let him rest.
 Business continues to bc good and prapa- rations are being made for working the Iron mines the coming season upon gigantic scale. New mines are being constantly discovered and it is safe to predict th4t the product ot iron ore in this county for 1878 will far exceed that of any previous year Capitalists in other parts of the country are beginning to rcaliz'' the fact (and 1t Ss a a facO that this region offers better induce. mcnts for the investment of capital than any other section of country, and with x greater prospect of speedy dividends on the money invested. Indeed, SO rich and nu- merous are these mines and SO easily acces- sible, that it is firmly believed that at no distant day Marquette county will be the iron center of the United States. In our sister counties of Houghton and Ontona- gon are found the richest copper mines iu the world, with perhaps one exception, while the silver mines recently opened at Ontonagon rival in richness the "Silvcr Islet" mines of the North Shore" Re cent assays of the specimens from these mines show yield of pure silver of from $500 to $l, 800 per ton. When We oonsid- CT that silver ore yielding $35 per ton of rock can be worked with profit we cun readily appreciate the value of these new discoveries. The Saginaw mine Gron) was recently sold for $s2o, ,ooo, and yet the re- cipien:s of this little sum are not happy, but are busily engaged in searching for another iron mine. Now if should Happen to find an iron mine and should happen to sell it for $s20, 900, I should happen to be in Old Connecticut very soon thereafter, or perish in the attempt. Jo.
Connecticut western news., 1873-03-28
MISCELLANEOUS.

Most of our cotomporaries are solemn over hanging, but after all il is only checking matter.
 They wanted to name a new county in Missouri in honor ui B. Gratz Brown, and SO they called 1t Bourbon.
 The Newburg (N. Y.) Journal is mad because some Western paper said a cross eyed person lived in that town. Newburg people don't get cross in their eyes they have that in their legs
 The first thing young man docs when he sees friend with new hat on is to take it off and serenely try it on his own head. When young lady sees any of her scqusintsnces with new bonnet she just lifts up her nose and serenely wonders "where that thing got that fright"
Connecticut western news., 1873-03-28

LANTERNS IN CHINA.-A Chinaman and his lantern are inseparable. Let him start on any errand which is likely 10 occupy him until sunset and his lantern will be the first article that he lays hands on to carry with him. Even on the brightest moon- light night he considers it his duty to pro- vide himself with artificial light; and it is a curious sight at a large ire at night to see the crowds who fill the streets, every man with his lantern held aloft, although the practice owes its rise, no doubt, to the ab- sence of any system of public lighting for tho streets and highways. Tho lantern has none the less It's uses in daylight; suspend ed over doorWays and along the fronts of shops 1t declares the surname of the pro. prietor within in huge characters, and no respectable domicile is without one. h. deed all lanterns, whether carried in the hand or otherwise, are inscribed with the surname of the owners, so that while walk ing the streets at night man can always discern that his friend Robinson or Jones is approaching long before his figure is dis cernable. Official persons show their titles on their lanterns, not the names. a rule which is frequently abused by ,vsgabonds, who have only to show lantern inscribed ''The Magistrate. in order to extract mon- ey from the weak or unwary. Wealthy families and officials affect the large globu- lar lantern. the common classes smaller one of cilindrical shape. The characters are always inscribed in red or black paint, save in time of mourning, when blue is employed. Lanterns form an important adjunct in all processions, idolatrous, hy- menial and funeral and on such occasions the larger the lantern the more imposing is Its effect considered.
Connecticut western news., 1873-03-28

Farm Sold.-Dr. Griswold, of Cream Hill, Cornwall, has sold his farm to Capt. Wright, of Canaan.
 Reasonably M0d.-The madest man in town just now is -, who has wound up bis clock every day for the past fiteen years, and has just discovered that ii it an eight-day clock.
 Kore Tenements.- Niver is repairing and arranging the old store build ing near the hotel in this village for @ dwelling house for two families. The building is now owned by MT. c. Flood.
 Noped.-We are informed that the daughter of a prominent citizen of West Norfolk threw her clothing out of the win dow the other night and eloped, it Is sup posed, with young man from North Ca naan.
 The Canaan Sn&ks.-A gentleman from Wisconsin, who had heard something of the lCanaan snake made inquiry about his snakeship the other day, and being unable to give him the latest advices of his where sbouts or welfare we ask for information through THE NEWS. What are the facts concerning the last that was actually known of him?
 Applss.-Mr. P. Jacobs. of Canaan, has our thanks for a basket of very large and most excellent variety of apples, such as he for many years has been in the habit of raising. MT. Jacobs is generally known hereabout as a skillful fruit raiser. Among tho apples in his basket from his orchard, was one with paper wrapped about it and marked "Willow Twig; growth of ls7l," which shows that it is now nearly two years since it was in blossom. He tells us that he does not claim the honor of raising that apple, as it is one of lot which came in barrel from Wisconsin but he certain ly has the credit for preserving it,. as it is now apparently in as good condition to last another year as ever.
Connecticut western news., 1873-03-28
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 A few business changes have taken place here at Canaan Depot. Judge Granger has purchased the house and store known as Dr. Camps property, and it is rumored son of the judge, Dr. Samuel Granger, is to commence practice here. Mir. James A. Root of VanDcusenville has rented hls farm in this place to Mir. John VanDeusen The house is to be occupied by NIT. Edward Smith. Mr. E. P. Hunt has sold his farm just east of the depot to Mir. Chester D, m ing of South Canaan. Mir. Charles Lain removes this week to Harrington and the pastor of the NJ. E. church will occupy the house MT. L. vacates. Mr. Sedan, of Ashley Falls hus moved on the Harlow Peet Place. MT. A. Rossman moves on the Col. Russell place. Mir. Northrop, the state superintendent, accompanied by one Japanese and one, Chinaman, visited our town Tuesday Of last week and deliv- cred free lecture fn thes town hall on the subject of educat,oti. N ,Ile' 'atiendance was very good and the refnark Ks listeued to with atten,ion......A grand finale of surprise par ties came off "Wednesday of last week at the house of Mr. Robert ,YAnDrusen. This time the youngsters were hanked by the older ones. All passed off pleasantly ..... The Sunday school concert at tie NJ E. Church last Sabbath eve was we'll at tended, and the exercises very interesting. 1.-The roads are being dug out and ,rave will soon be good, unless We have Q snow storm to finish up the 200 days of sleigh ing. Oo............
Connecticut western news., 1873-03-28
M AR RIFT D.

At West Cornwall, Friday eve, March 2l, at the residence of Hon. T. s. Gold, Walter M. Smith and Adel T. Tracy.
 At It. Harrington, March 5, by Rev. c. D. Townsend, Hubert Cochetaille to Idella Munson. both of Monterey. T townsend, Orrin K. Lpwden of Pittsheld and Mary Drum, daughter of Henry Drum, esq, of Gt Burlington.
 At Ct. Harrington, March IS, by Rev. c. h. Townsend, Elliot w, Hubbard of Monterey and Mary A. BrewaEy daughter of Hastinse Brewer, eaq, of New Marlboro
Connecticut western news., 1873-03-28
West Cornwall.


 "Hoskie" and Meslck had huge squub- ble in the blacksmith shop last Wednesday day. Nobody hurt, however. ''Pnil" says they damaged his shop considerably, but whether he means its reputation or the shop itself our informer saith not. Mesick got out complaint, but "Old Jimmy" wouldn't sign, so he had to go to Cornwall Bridge to get justice done, and he got it. ......Sucker yanking is about played out. ......E. F. Scoville says he is certainly ge- ing to Negaunee, Mich. Success to him among the Wolverines. ......We are inform ed by reliable party that there are about ten persons in the north end of the town who are willing to allow their names to be used as candidates for the Legislature. We don't know of but six, but we yield the point to our informant. Tobacco is moy- ing quite freely.......G. H. Wheaton is very sick, with small chance of recovery. ......Good sleighing around here, with the exception of Furnace Hill. NuF CED.
Connecticut western news., 1873-03-28
By his excellency MARSHALL JEWELL

GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT,
 A PROCLAMATION.
 In deference to long established usage hereby appoint Friday, the eleventh day of April next, 10 be observed as day of fast. ing, humiliation and prayer. invite the people ofthe State to unite on that day in public ssnd private applications to Al mighty God, that He will continue His many mercies to us as u people,; that we may emulate the virtues of our ancestors in the administration of public affairs that individual selflshness may not be permitted to undermine the foundations of the repub- lie, and that the experiment of self-govern- ment upon which we have entered may be crowned with success.
 Given under my hand and the seal of the State, at Hartford, this twenty-tourth day
 -i- March, in the year of our Lord, q. one thousand eight hundred and seventy-three, and of,thc inde-.
 ~r~ pcndsnce of the United States the ninety seventh.
 MARSHALL JEWELL.
 By His Excellency's command.
 HIRAM APRLMAN. Secretary of State.
Connecticut western news., 1873-03-28

A T A COURT OF PROBATE HOLDEN AT A sharon, within and for the district of sharon on the 18th day of March, A. D. 1ST3 Present Charles r. Prindle esq, Judge
 On motion of 1raWiliamR and Ezra H. Bartram administrators on the estate of Henry Williams late of Sharon, in said district, deceased this court doth decree that six months from this date be allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to present their claims against the same to said administrators, who will give public notice Of this order by publishing the game in news paper printed m Salisbury and on a public sien post in said sharon, nearest the place where tho deceased last lived.
 Certified from record
 CHAS. F. SEDGwICK, Clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1873-03-28
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In this village, March 20. a son to Wm. Oviatt. At Millerton, March 16. a son (Edwin P.) to O. A. Bsssett. Weight g l-S pounds.
 At sharon, March IS, a son to Robert k. Crcaby and grandson to Moses Handlin.
 At West Winsted, March IS. a young millner to ElaM V, Norton.
Connecticut western news., 1873-03-28

Weston, the pedestrian, owes Horace Greeley's estate $600 for borrowed money. If he does not make any better time in pay ing than he does in walking, we are sorry for MT. Greeley's heirs. Weston had more airs than H. c.
Connecticut western news., 1873-03-28

FJ The breach of promise of marriage case of Miss Sadie F. Wilkinson, of this state, against Brick" Pomeroy, has prov ed successful. Damages $25, 900. Miss Wilkinson formerly resided in Bridgeport,
Connecticut western news., 1873-03-28

We hope to see the announcement that Robert Bonner will erect @ monument to the memory of Fanny Fern. in one more paper before we die.
 ''Slangwhanging" is the sonorous term which the Springfield Republican applies to recent address by James Brooks.
Connecticut western news., 1873-03-28

An Iowa Falls woman put couple of dozen eggs into her bed so they should mt freeze while she was absent four or five days, and on her return bounced into bed and bounced out again.
Connecticut western news., 1873-03-28
Mer, Adpertisemeuts.
arm For Sale.

TVNHE very desirable property known as the l Bostwick Farm, situated on the road from Sal isoury to Lime Rock, about one half mile out of Salisbury village, containing about one hundred and seyenty.fve acres, more or less, suitably di- yided into pasture wood and mow land. For further particulars inquire of
 Mas, I. J. BOSTWICK. Salisbury, Conn.,, March %, 1875 37tf
Connecticut western news., 1873-03-28
Auction,

II WILL sell at public auction at my residence in II Salisbury village. Tuesday, April 9th. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, two horses, one seven and the other ten years old, COW, carriage, wagon, sleigh and harnesses, household furniture con sieting of tables chairs. sofa carpet &c &c. also cider, apples and other articles too numerous to mention. FRANK WOLFE
 Salisbury, March 25, 1875 2w37
Connecticut western news., 1873-03-28
4n1ne 4ews.

.*. We shall feel Rroatly obliged to any of our friends in the county, elsewhere, who will send
 particulars of any occurrences of interest which may come under thelr notice.
Connecticut western news., 1873-03-28
Connecticut Western News.

-v COmmccticut Western News.
 Extra Copies of the NEWS can be obtained at
 E. H. Beardsley New Preston Conn. Willisms' Drug Store, New Hartford. Marbles Drug Store, Falls Village G. S. Erwin's News rooms New Milford Post OHice n this Village Post Office. Iakeville F. C. French's Lime Rock Post Office Cornwall Bridge Humphrey's Drug Store Canaan Post Office Norfolk Post Office, Ashley Falls Poet Ofice West Cornwall Fuller & Co.'S store, Kent Gager Brothers. Sharon H. H. Churchill. West Winsted. W. W. Merriaeld, Millerton. N. Y F. L. Pond 0 Co.,, Winsted Lawrencs's Drug Sturc Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1873-03-28


 this village, under the tuition of Miss A Cleaveland, closed last Friday. The fol- lowing is the scholars record:
 Eugene Lebree, Charley Lebree, Charley White, Henry Pratt and Hattie Niver have not been absent during the term. Eugene Lebree, tardy not once. Charley Lebree tardy twice. Henry Pratt and Hattie Ni- yer once. Sammie Weible and Sammie Niver absent one day. John Ostrander, Jennie Arnold and Maria Walton each were absent two days. Maria Walton tar dy not once. Jennie Arnold once. Mul- dice Woodwork, Clara Arnold and Lois Warner were not tardy during the term, but were absent more than three days and less than six days. Class in Sixth Reader spelled 457 words. Ada Warner missed II words, Charley White II words, Eugene Lebree 13 words, Elsie Pitcher spelled 352 words and missed l3.
 The Home or the Iron Puddler. Brother J. l.. Pease of the spnghtly CONNECTICUT WESTERN NEws interrupted the monotony SA SNASOAA0A 0AASNSA~O " kAVuSAAt C0ll lHSI week. Long may he wave over the land of the iron puddler and the home of Wm. H. Barnum, M. o. Wsnstsd Herald.
 Thanks to Brother Vaill for the above kindly notice, and most happy are we that we are permitted to ''wave OCT the land of the iron puddler and the home of Wm. H. Barnum, M. o." one of those honored and trusted Connecticut congressman whose hands are not smeared with that congress sional filth, Credit Mobilier, and who, thank God for the honor of this land of iron puddlers, cast his vote ayainst that damnable congressional $5,OoO salary rob- bery. The above remarks come nearer to political opinion than anything we ever before expressed in the NEWS, but it ia not politics: IF IS ROBBERY AND CRIME, and az such we treat it, as we have a right to; yet the above is all we propose or care to say about 1t.
Connecticut western news., 1873-03-28

when 0t 10 OO business.
 Jas. Bird. Havn't seen him sober in. or years, and not competent to do any thing but drink whiskey. Horace Lsndon, Chapinville. Alway known Stiles; saw him frequently at Mil erton, Chapinyille and other places; take, and acted foolishly should say not com petent to do business of any importance Made bargain for wood and he wouldn' stand to agreement. Didn't seem to know what he was about.
 Andrew J. Bowles (for the will). Wa called upon to witness the will; wher Stiles came for me to witness the will was drunk and so was he. Didn't thinl myself a fit man to sign will, but he urg- ed me; were both pretty drunk at tn, time; Stiles was drunk when he signed hil will.
 Lorenzo Tupper, s.Lakeville. Known Stiles for the past 15 years Last five yeari was most of time under influence of liquor. Generally incoherent in his language never considered him of much intellectual capacity, and last five years incompetent.
 Lewis Lyons. Stiles told me his limbs and ends of fingers were perfectly numb drunk the past four or five years. Dld moi think him capable of transacting business for past three and one-half years.
 Mrs. David Boomer told the story of Stiles driving his mother out in the storm firing of pistols; his mothers sickness, which she never got over after that terrible night, and died three or four weeks there after.
 Thos. Wells: My opinion is Stiles has been drunk all the time for the past four years.
 N. L. Dexter. Stiles has been In Q de-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-11-17
The Great Four-MtIe Race I'm San
Eraneise0

THADDEUs STEVENS WINS THE RACE
The great race in San Francisco on Saturday
was witnessed by an immense mass Of people,
fully twenty thousand being at the park. The
pool-selliDg was commenced At noon, and opened
6riskly at large figures. In the two hours that
intervene before the horses were called q heavy
sum was deposited in banks for cashing peols
the amount of which was between forty and
fifty thousand dollars. Thad. Stevens was the
fayorite by greatly increased odds. The entries
were Tbad. Stevens, Joe Daniels, True Blue
ard Mamie Hall. Hubbard was withdrawn.
Thad. Stevens took the pole, True Blue next,
Mamie Hall third, and Joe Daniels the outside
At the start Mamie Hall was first, Thad. Ste
yeDs second, True Blue third and Joe Daniels
fourth. At the second mile True Blue was
hrst, Mamie Hall second, Joe Daniels third
and Thad. Stevens fourth. Third mile
Stevens third, Mamie Hall fourth. on
the fourth mile Joe Daniels was first by
two lengths, True Blue second, Thad. Stevens
third, Mamie Hall fourth. Time Of heat, T.45
Immediately after the result Of the heat, pool
selling was resumed on an enormous scale, the
hackers OF Tbad Stevens came forward with
unabated confidence in their favorite. In one
rst choice ioE s.. 100: Joe Daniels 81 500; e Tue
Blue $500. series of heavy pools, approach
ing the same magnitude, and nearly OF the
same ratio, were taken in. True Blue won the
second heat. Time, minutes and seconds;
Joe Daniels being second, and Thad Stevens
last. 1had Stevens took the third heat; Joe
Daniels second, True Blue distanced over forty
Stevens took the fourth heat, and won the race.
Time, minutes and % seconds.
TRUE BLUE PERMANENTLY DISABLED.
Mr.. Chamberlain, owner OF True Blue, saws
as a racer by the accident of SATURDAY.. Vari-
Gus conjectures have been made as 20 the man
per in which the accident occurred, but no one
knows Knows certainly. Il e generally believed the
gopher. True Blue was at his stable yester
day, very stir and lame.