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Connecticut western news., 1873-06-13
A Marvellous Performance.
TrOttiMg Two Hundred Miles i'm Forty
 five Hours for a Small take.

five Hours for a Small take.
 The driving park at St. Paul, Minn., was the scene of an extraordinary trot MT. Martin Delaney matching his sorrel mare, a small full-blooded Mor- gan, to trot two hundred miles in forty eight hours for the small stake of S200. The St. Paul Press says:
 The trot was commenced yesterday at twenty minutes past 4 A. M., MT. J. Cummings holding the ribbons. The mare started out at the rate of more than ten miles an hour for the first two hours, and was gradually slowed to about an average of ten miles an hour. At five minutes past ten she had com pleted the first fifty miles, making it in some five hours and forty-five minutes. She was then given rest of three hours and half, and was started at little past half past one on the second fifty miles. At half past seven she had com pleted 1t, having made the first hundred miles in fifteen hours, which leaves thirty-three hours for the completion of the other hundred. She made the last mile of her first hundred yesterday the fastest of any-five and one half min utes. Those who witnessed the feat uI1oO 1hO SuOWSu S1Rh Ol fatigue, never sweat hair, and trotted off to the stable to feed at the end of her days labor as briskly as though she had just come from the barn.
 On Thursday morning when taken out of the barn at five o'clock to complete the trot she seemed little sore at first, but soon warmed up and commenced her days work with wonderful ease. At ten o'clock she had completed thirty one miles, and was withdrawn until four minutes past twelve P. M. After this rest, in which she manifested no signs of weariness, she made her next seven miles in one hour and two minutes. No pains were taken to keep regular ac- count of her rate of speed, but in gen. eral terms it averaged through the day about six minutes and five and one-half seconds per mile for the first fifty miles, and seven minutes and two and one-half seconds for the second fifty miles. After the rest given the mare-from seven until nine o'clock in the evening-all parties on the. ground saw that she would make her 200 miles easily. She pursued her even gait, and few minutes past one o'clock in the morning completed the race, making her last m1le in nine min utes thirty-one seconds. Thus she won the wager, and in three hours less than the time given her. She trotted off the track seemingly unconscious of the marvel she had performed.
Connecticut western news., 1873-06-13
Postal Cards.

The French have many joke at their postal card system that is lost here. Even Punch immortalized that young man who delayed his board bill several months by dropping himself notes at his boarding house from his friend Prince Albert, which the landlady religiously read. Here is joke from Paris on that Cerberus, the concierge. MT. Proud homme enters his house, and asks the concierge, "Any letters 9 "Oh, yes, Monsieur" answers the concierge con temtuously, handing him two postal cards, "but they are not very interest ing" Another A gallant enters. A concierge hands him card on which is written, in 8 feminine hand, CT will wait for you at eight o'clock at the opera The concierge gravely remarks, You have but little time" It reminds one of that old joke of Switt's. He sent a letter by an inquisitive servant, and wrote as a postscript :-" N. H. You may send verbal answer by the bearer, as he is careful man, and will be sure to read this letter before he delivers it. J It would have been study to have seen that mans face when he came to those
 lines,
Connecticut western news., 1873-06-13
A Homeless Family.

New York papers record, as one illus tration of poverty in that city, the case of 8 woman neatly clad, who went at 10 o'clock at night into the Twenty-second street police station, and asked for lodg- ings for herself and five little children. The oldest was 7years and the youngest sixteen months old. She had been liv- ing in tenement house, and her hus- band spent all his earnings for rum. By hard work she was able to keep herself and children from being turned out of doors until three nights before. Then she and her children were turned out of their home, and her furniture was tossed out to the sidewalk as she was unable to pay months rent to June l in advance. The amount demanded was $7, and she owed for only two weeks rent, amounting to $3.5O. From that time until she went to the Twenty-sec- ond street police station she and her children slept in the hallway of the ten ement, the other occupants occasionally giving the children a morsel to keep them from starving. She told the sergeant that she was nearly worn out with overwork, but thought that her daughters wages, $8 month, would be paid in few days, and that then she could again find 8 new home.
Connecticut western news., 1873-06-13

A SUGGESTION. destroy your old newspapers, or allow paper covered books to grow mouldy on your shelves. Send them to some charitable institu- tion, or to the home of any poverty stricken invalid whom you chance to know, where they will benefit those un- fortunates who are too poor to pay for the luxury of reading matter. The re- suit will be worth the expenditure of a little trouble, 8 postage-stamp, and a newspaper wrapper. Generous-hearted people often complain that they can give nothing, because they have no money to bestow; but this is one of the many tender charities that require very little money, and yet confer real happiness.
Connecticut western news., 1873-06-13

'SNoREFU1 BoRE.-One of the most humoristic papers of Paris relates the following: "Monsieur X-was com fortably sleeping and snoring in an orchestra stall at theatre, which it is needless to name. The occupant of the adjoining seat, losing all patience, proceeded to awaken him. Since when, asked K, rubbing his eyes, is it forbidden to sleep at Ms pieces ? But you make too much noise.' T prevent you, perhaps, from hearing the play?' 'On the contrary, you hin der me from sleeping, and force me to hear it ; that is what complain of.'"
Connecticut western news., 1873-06-13

"CAPP1Na" IT. Village Dame "Look ye here, Hodges, that butchers boy, drat him, s bin and set his dog at my cat, an the poor thing Il be skeared for a week!' Hodges (with 8 grin)- "But I can tell ye summit vus than that, Mrs. Brown. Polly Spigott O the Lamb hay set her cap at the young miller, an mark r',, he'll have tartar for life,n
Connecticut western news., 1873-06-13

Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pel- lets or Tasteless, Coated. Concentrated Root and Herbal Juice, Anti-Biious Granules-the "Little Giant" Cathartic or multun in pdruo physic No use of any longer taking the huge,
 repulsive, nauseous and gripping pills, composed of cheap, crude, bulky ingredients, when, by a careful application of chemical science, we can extract all the cathartic and medical properties from the most valuable roots and herbs and concentrate them into minute Pellet or Gran ule, scarcely larger than O mustard seed, that can be readily swallowed by those of the most sensitive stomachs and fastidious tastes. 25 cents by all druggists. 632
Connecticut western news., 1873-06-13

GoTHAM's CATHEDRALs.-New York has $50 Protestant places of worship, with 25O, 900 sittings, and 24O regularly incorporated Protestant churches, with 72, QUO members. This is about per cent. of the population, and regular place of Protestant evangelical worship for nearly every 2,00O persons-not an adequate average, but much more than adequate for all who can be induced by ordinary means to attend,
Connecticut western news., 1873-06-13

FoR Loss OF APPETITE, Dyspepsia, indigestion, Depression of Spirits and General Debility, in their various forms. FERRo-PHos- PoRATED ELIXIR of CAL1sAYA made by CAswELL, HAZARD & Co.,, New York, and sold by au drug gists, is the best tonic. AS stimulant tonic for patients, recovering from fever or other sickness, it has no equal. If taken during the season it prevents fever and ague and other intermittent fevers.-CO4o.
Connecticut western news., 1873-06-13

If Joh1ason's A4aody,ae Eminent is half as valuable as people say it is, no family should be without it. Certainly no person. be he lawyer, doctor, minister, or of any other profession. should start on journey without it. No sailor, fisherman, woodsman should be without it. In fact, it is needed wherever there is an ache, sprain, cut, bruise, cough or cold - Hn1n
Connecticut western news., 1873-06-13

Farmers and Horse Men " are con- tinually inquiring what we know of the utility of Sheriddnls Cdodlry Condition Po,oders, and in reply, we would say, through the columns of who have used them with gratifying results !; that is also our experimentation.
Connecticut western news., 1873-06-13
Crippled Constitutions.

It is difficult to ruin strong constitution. To weaken, injure cripple this source of physical vigor and endurance is an easier task and may al- ways be accomplished by positively disregarding or violating certain hygeian laws, the observance of which is essential to the welbeing of the body and to the sustainment of that vital force by which it is animated and supported. But good consti- tuition erfully elastic and after it has been very hardly dealt with by it's possessor, all it's pristine vigor may be recovered if the proper course of treatment is adopted. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters may be justly denominated a con- stitutional tonic. Not only does it improve the appetite stimulate the stomach, tone and regulate the disordered liver and bowels and steady the trem bling nerves, but it also (and this is it's most important efect restores the staminal strength of the system, where it has given way under the pressure of excessive labor, exposure, privation, acute disease, fast living, foul atmosphere, ex- traordinary heat other cause. In summer the constitution is often severely tried by long tinuance of hot weather. Nothing tells more heavily upon the sources of vital activity than solar heat and hence the expediency of recruiting and repleni hing them with wholesome vegetable tonic, like Hostetters Bitters, during the summer months
Connecticut western news., 1873-06-13

The extent of country over which the low temperature has prevailed during winter will be more fully seen from the following reports, which appeared in the meteorological tables for January, as published in the newspapers at the time. A few localities only in each State are selected:
 r.J,.. .ano PoJo,p zero
Connecticut western news., 1873-06-13

F1AGG's INSTANT REL1EF.-Warrant to relieve all Rheumatic Affiictions, Sprains, Neuralgia, etc. The best, the surest and the lief guaranteed or the money refunded.-Co
Connecticut western news., 1873-06-13
GREAT CHOLERA" REMEDY DA IN RTTT EP

It is an External and Internal Remedy. For Sum- mer Complaint or any other form of bowel disease in children adults, it is an almost certain
 uring the various kinds of CHOLERA than any
 ther known remedy or the most skiilful phys India Africa and China, where this dreadful dis is more or less prevalent, the Pain-Killer is considered by the natives as well as by European residents in those climates, SURE REMEDY and while it is most efficient remedy for pain it is perfectly safe medicine in the most unskllful hands. It has become a household remedy, from the fact that it gives immediate and permanent re- lief. It is purely vegetable preparation, made from the best and purest materials, safe to keep and use in every family Itis recommended by after public tria1 of thirty years-the average life of man-it stands unrivalled and unexcelled, spreading it's usefulness over the wide world.
 Directions accompany each Bottle.
Connecticut western news., 1873-06-13

Some say that the use of tobacco is another form of intemperance, but no man is incorporate that wears the Elmwood Collar, For sale at all furnishing stores.-Con.
Connecticut western news., 1873-06-13

THE BROWNS AND BLACKS produced by that sterling preparation, CRIsTADoRo's EXCEL sIoR HAIR DYE, cannot be excelled by Nature it's tints challenge comparison with Natures most favored productions, and defy detection. -GO3n
Connecticut western news., 1873-06-13

A young husband calls his wife "Birdie," because, he says, she is al- ways associated in his mind with A bill.
Connecticut western news., 1873-06-13

CHARLES GoUNoD, the composer of Faust, and the most celebrated composer for the organ living, is using the MASON & HAMLN Cabinet Organs in his concerts, in London, and writes to the English agents for these instruments, commenting them highly.
Connecticut western news., 1873-06-13
METEOROLOGICAL.

'The Fast "IMter OVer the Enttro North.
 ern Section of the Country, from Maine
 to Oregon.
 Tho annexed valuable and interesting meteorological table, showing the state of the weather during the winter of 1928 at different stations between Portland, Maine, and Portland, Oregon, has been compiled by the Chicago Jour 4aal from official reports to the War De- pertinent and Signal Office at Wash ington:
Connecticut western news., 1873-06-13
PAIN! PAIN P AIN 1!
 WHERE IS THY RELIEvER2 Readers, you will find it in that Favorite Home
 Remedy
 PERRY DA VIS' PAIN-KILLER.

4 It has tested in every variety of climate and by almost every nation known to Americans. It is the almost constant companion and inestimable friend of the missionary and traveller, on sea and land, and should travel our lakes ripers Oithout tt.
 ITS MERITS ARE UNSURPASSED.
 If you are suffering from INTERNAL PAIN, Ttcenty to Thirty Drops in Little Water will al- stanty cure you. There is nothing equal to tt. In a few moments it cures Colic, Cramps, Spasms, Heart-burn, Diarrhoea,
 Dysente'y, FlAr, Wind in the Bo,uels, Sour
 Stomach, Dyspepsia, Sick Headache. Cures CHOLERA, when all other Remedies Fail
 It gives Instant Relief from Aching Teeth. In sections of the country where FEVER AND AGUE prevails there is no remedy held in greate CT esteem.
 FOR FEVER AND AGUE.-Take three tablespoonfuls of the PatnK KUer in about half pint of hot water, we'll sweetened with molasses the attack is com ing Bathing freely the chest, back, and bow with the Pain- Killer at the same time Repeat the dose in twenty minutes if the first does not stop the chill Should it produce vomiting (and it prob ably will if the stomach is very fouD, take little Pain-K Killer in cold water sweetened with sugar after each spasm. Perseverance in the above treat ment has cured many severe and obstinate cases oi this disease.
Connecticut western news., 1873-06-13

HEADACHE, LANGUoR OR MELANCHOLY generally spri, g from Disordered Stomach, Costiveness, or Torpid Liver. Each may be readily removed by D Jayne's Sanative Pills few doses of which will be found to stimulate the Liver and Stomach to healthy action, removing all Biliousness, and producing regular svAouations of the bowels,
Connecticut western news., 1873-06-13

PROF. ANDERsoN's DERMADoR GOOD FOR MAN-My son was taken with a swelling on his leg, just above the ankle joint paid our family physician $20 for attending to it, with no benefit. Some time after was advised by friend to use "ANDERsoN's DERMADoR." I used one bottle on the swelling and effected a permanent cure.
 A. s. RAILS,
 Standing Stone, Pa. See advertisement ill this paper. Two Wisconsin girls captured five wolves in one week.
Connecticut western news., 1873-06-13
8 25 cts., 50 cts., and s1 per Bottle.
PERRY DAVIS & SON, Proprietors,
 Providence, RI,

J.N HARRIS CO.,, Cincinnati, O., Proprieters for the Western and South Western
 States.
Connecticut western news., 1873-06-13

THE late Gov. Geary pronounced pr. sha1len- berger's Fever and Ague Antidote a public bene- faction. single trial will establish it's merits.
Connecticut western news., 1873-06-13

Howard AssociatiSn, Philadelphi&, Pa. able conduct and profes sional skill. Acting Sur geonLJ. 8, HouGHToN, M, D. Essay. for Young CLAYTON, No. q South Ninth St., fhiladeiphia,Pa
Connecticut western news., 1873-06-13
WILSON'S CARBOLATED COD LIVER OIL,

will be mailed upon application, to any address.
 We cannot afford space to tell.the whole story here physicians and well known citizens testfyng to the discovery Suffice it to say, it is curing thousands who supposed themselves to be at deaths door
 Wilson's Carbolated Oil is scientifically prepared with the purest Carboc Acid. so combined as to be entirely harmless, with
Connecticut western news., 1873-06-13

FOR SALE WHOLESALE BY JOHN F. HENRY, New York GEO c. GOODWIN CO.,, Boston. JOHNSON. HOLLOWAY & CO. Philad elphiA,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-02-15
Plain and Ornamental
PLASTERING.

VNHE subscriber takes advantage of the Press as
medium by which to inform the citizens OF
this and adjoining counties that he is prepares to
undertake the
PLASTERING OF HOUSES,
in any style that may be desired, from one Coat to
three, Hard Finish, White Coat or Heavy Skim
Cornices and Centres run, and Ornaments stuck,
if desired. None but frst-class workmen will be
employed on work that may be entrusted 70 me.
CLSTERNS CEMENTED AND GUARAN-
TEED TO HOLD.
hereby tender my grateful acknowledgements
for the liberal patronage have received since
commencing business, and hope by strict adhe-
renee TO duty to merit continuance OF the same
G.ls- All communications addressed to me at
Charlestown, W. Va, will receive prompt atten-
ton c. FRANK GALLAhEk.
March IS, 1870.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-02-15
CHARLEsTOWN FEMALE
SEMINARY.

4 FTER January Ist, 1873 the Charlestown Fs-
y male Seminary will be under the control Of
Miss Sarah II. Brown. With eight years eKpe-
rience in teaching and a competent Assistant, she
asks OF the pubica continuance of the patronage
heretofore eKtsn ded to this Institution. Board
ing can be obtained with the Principal or Assist
ant Terms made known on application 20 the
Principal. SARAH II. BROWN,
Dec IL, 1sT2-3m+ A. DOYNE SMITH.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-02-15
New Goods! New Goods
sOfEN w. CIR ANTES 4 NJ
HAS OVER
5000 Worth of Goods, all
Bought for Cash.

{ Wong them 1000 yd. Calico NJ 10 cis. 2 600
1d-. M ~ CT. 100 ,ds az from 20 II
~ 80 pieces Dr.s. Goods 90 less thau cost {
.I.e.- Black Alpaca. go piece. Brown aud Bcachod
rtt.u aud Nan -uttt a. Is cts an low dawn; 70
Zoos Cashmere, Satinets. Tweed aud Kentucky
iu-. piece, Canvass and Linen Drill "a pieces
Cottouade, pieces Double and TNist Cpttouade,
20 Hoopskirts qua ter their cost ia dUz. Catks
and other Spool Cottuns 500 pains Lislc Thread
Gloves any quantity Ladi-,' Hose, Gents Half
Bose. Pins aud Needles cts. Note Paper cts.
"a very notion YOU can think Of. 800 Men'sand
.,' Hats v-ry low. over ZOO pairs Mems Bows,
Iuih. Ladr,' Misses and Children's Boots ard
.u.. man, at ly.. than Cost doz. Kid Gloves
= ri.. a. 81 silk, Cotton. Swiss and l.. c.
* Ichiris, ~wis. Mushns. Can bic- pieces
= Colprcd lud Paper Cambrics Bod Ticks,
.a Towels. 10 pieces Crash, ? doz. Balnoral
.rt. at halt cost. 10 pieces Red, Cray, Blue aud
~ FlHnncIs.
r.a-- Wooden, Hard ware
and Gl'OC el'leS.
JOHN W. GRASTHAM.
Midd.rway, April -, 1872.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-02-15

Y HENRY HOLLAND, the celebrated Macl firI
81 having leased the Shops lately occupitS BY
Hiram OBanuon, and having secured the seIy ces
OF a No. Smith intends conducting general
BLACKS MITHING
Busiuess-in all its branches Shoeing, dc. Ag
ricultural Implements, &C. Will also Repai all
manner Of Machinery used by farmers and oiscr'.
Threshing Machines, Reapers, Mowers, Wheat
Drills. Buggy Rakes, Fans, Shelters Straw Gut
tiers, &C He is also getting up new invention
for planting corn, sows correct, both ways, I've
rows at a time. Will try it this year. Grahdsst
invention of the age.
Let me say just here, bring in your machines
early. Nv engagements are such that time Is pre-
cious He will also putin Iron Cogs when broken
cut Those he put in last year gave entire salts
action.
TO THOSE WORKING STEAM ENGINES.
le will pack Piston and other Rods: set Slide
Valves aud put her in proper beat; Re-Babit
Bearings; put in Set Screws; make and repair
KEYS and Gibs; adjust Quarter Boxes set up
Kings on follower; head Repair Valves; connect
Pipes caulk Flues, &C, and many other repairs
highly necessary for the running Of the same.
lie will also put up the Common OF the Force
Pump llron) ia Cisterns.
Hard study and experience for the last fifteen
wears have made him equal with the tines. He
expresses himself thankful for the patronage Of
Jefferson, BeI kelley aud Clarke, ana now wants 10
give to good old Jefferson his best talent and time
Terms satisfactory.
Charlcstown. April 6, lS12-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-02-15

JAMESM. JOHNSTON,

HAvING added some of the Finest e New Ma
ehipery 10 the Shannondale Factory, now
n use in the valley of Virginia, is prepared and
will continue to manufacture
Wooden Goods,
Snoh os I;ndsavs Pulled and Plaid, Cloths,
cas;rosrss and Tweeds. and with his improved and
superior facilities is satisfied that he will be able
to offer TO the public an article Of GOODS, that
cannot be surpassed, ifequalled, by any other es-
adjustment wooI
Baltimore Prices paid in CASH for WOOL
He solicts orders. ror,,-.ro1
Apr. l, ls7l-tf. JAS NJ 'ohNo
PS. Having experienced such heavy and Sc
ver losses nv the late food and having bad to re-
pair and refit his Mill and Machinery throughout,
be must appeal to all who are indebted 10 &C.. come
forward and settle at once. He stands greatly 10
need of every dollar that's due. D. MI
April 1 l67l-tf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-02-15
PEABODY INSURANCE. Company,
wheeling, w. Va.
CAPITAL.....
With Privilege ofincreasing the same to S5Oe,0e0
DIRECTORS.

DIRECTORS.
VIM Bailey, A. J. Pannell, A. NJ. Adams. Alon-
20 Loring, Jas F. Barnes, jos. ii. Woodward,
DR.. VIM. j, Bates, Henry Stamm, Thos. Hughes.
THIS Company having been fully organized, is
now prepared to take risks at fair rates on
Buildings of all kinds, Merchandise, Manuiactu-
ring Embellishments, Furniture, Steamboats, and
Cargoes on the Western Rivers and Lakes; also 20
issue perpetual policies on Dwellings and Stores.
This Company being composed mostly Of our lead
ing business men, recommends itself to the favor
able consideration of the insuring public, and So
licits their patronage
&a-Applications for Insurance will be prompt
ly attended to at the office of GEO. E. CORDELL,
a CO., Agents at Charlessown, Jefferson Co. Wv
n. G. ARTHUR, Secretary,
W. II. AGNEw, Asst Sec'y.
WV. BAILEY, President
ALoNzo LoRING, Vice President.
November IL, lS69-tf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-02-15
DRUG STORE MOVED.
More Now Goods.

7 AN now receiving my second supply Of SUM
MER GOODS-Caicos. hickory. Bleached
and Brown Cottons Cottnnadrs. Linen, Plaid
CUttous. Notions HARVEST GOODS, such a.
Brown, Crushed and Coffee Sugar., Syrups, Tea,
Coffee Rice. salt. Bacnn-a La ge lot OF country
cured at 10 cts; Cheese, Corn Starch, Flavoring
Extracts. Scythes. Rifles. Whetstones, and MANY
other goods, which ! offer at very low prices, on
reasonable time, to prompt purchasers.
JOHN W. GRANTHAM.
Middleway, June %, 1872.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-02-15
GROCERIES.

4 RBIYAL OF Fresh Groceries at No. "a
a Dried Peaches. y. q. Sugar. y. o. Molasses,
Nice Fresh Cheese. Soda aDd Water Crackers,
Maccaroni, Family Svrups ofall grades. Crushed,
Clarified, Pulverizgd and GRADUATED Sugars,
Rice Spices of every variety, Rabbits Celebrated
Washing SOAP Fancy Toilet Soap. Bottle Snuff,
Concentrated 1--we. Fine G.. I. Teas, Chewing To-
bacco, Smoking Tobacco. Queensware, Wooden
ware, Willowware, &c. for sale by
April q, 1872 TRUSSELL & LUCAS.