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Connecticut western news., 1873-08-22
. A Suicides Money.

Wm. Ross, a resident of Sonoma county, committed suicide at the Coso
 House, in this city, on the 18th of June, leaving about $2, 100 in coin and drafts on his person, and 8 written request that the money be sent to his relatives. He omitted to say in the note where his relatives lived. The facts of his death and last request was republished in the evening papers. Since this pub lication, the coroner has received six letters from people in as many different States, laying claim to the money. In each case a member of the family named William Ross, corresponding exactly in personal appearance with the descrip- tion of the suicide was stated to have been in this country, and, was last heard of before his death in Sonoma. In fact, there was no doubt that the suicide was the much h-mourned relative of the writer in each case. Unfor- tunately for these wsuld-be bereaved writer's claims,i has been definitely as- certained that the suicides relatives live in England.-Sa,s Fronessco Chronicle.
Connecticut western news., 1873-08-22

Many of our readers who are looking about for something to do, can find pleasant and profitable employment in the business of life insurance. It re- quires no capital, save horse and bug gy-to travel through the country, and to active men the recompenseis certain. We recommend the selection of some strong old company like the New York Life, with large assets and liberal plans, one that is popular wherever known, and one too that everybody knows. A man who takes applications for life in- surance is doing good. It is in every sense good business. A letter drop ped to the home office of this company, at 346 and 348 Broadway, New York, will meet with aready response. Tryit.
Connecticut western news., 1873-08-22
Blow all the Steam.Whistles. Sc.

An enthusiastic friend of the Ameri- can Centennial celebration, writing to a gentleman prominent in official circles,
 makes the following suggestion At precisely 12 o'clock, noon, on the 4th of July, 1876 Washington time), let the guns, the bells, locomotive and other
 land whistles, the trumpets, the drums, the organs and other musical instru- ments, with the tens of millions of sing ing voices of our great land, burst forth in sounds of joy and praise. All the telegraph lines shall be silent at the command of the United States Govern ment, from II :45 to 12:15 F. M., and then let the great battery at Washing ton send the electric flash and click over the vast iron maze to every city, and town, and village of our own land, and even to Europe, Asia, Africa and the isles of the sea, as far the lines can at that moment be secured, and at this signal instantly let the cannon thunder forth the death-knell of oppression; let all the mighty steam-whistles proclaim the grand march of civilization amid the Western wilds and the isles of the sea, as well as the city full, and the fer tile plains, and bid the slumbering millions of heathendom awake and join the happy nations in singing that sub lime invocation to praise Praise God from whom all blessings flow, ," sc.
Connecticut western news., 1873-08-22

No MORE HERo1cs. s.-The deadlyvege- table alkaloids such as Mercury, Strych- nine, and Prussic Acid cannot cure dis ease or produce any but the most dis astrous results. Perhaps no event has occurred of late years which is so vel calculated to disabuse the public mind of belief in the efficacy of mineral poisons and bleeding as the discovery of Dr. Walker, of California, of certain medicinal herbs, whose healing prin- ciples he has extracted and com bined Tn the form of VINEGAR BrrrERs. The. cures wrought by it seem marvel ous. Its action is mild and agreeable, but atthe same time rapid and effectual, and being unimpeded by the presence of alcohol or fermented liquor of any description, is attended with results hitherto unachieved by any other remedial agent. The cures of Bilious Complaints, Malarious Fever, Dyspep- sia, Rheumatism, Scrofula, and all dis eases arising from impurities of the blood, attest the paramount excellence of this medicine, and justify us in recom- mending it.-Com.
Connecticut western news., 1873-08-22
A Cool Retreat.

The Poughkeepsie Telegraph says
 that there is Q pass in the Catskill
 Mountains, between Shandakin Centre
 and Westkill, Ulster County, where snow and ice can be found at all sea- sons of the year. A road runs some
 five miles up deep hollow, bounded on the two sides by high mountains, with clear ice-cold stream of water running down it's centre. Stretching across the head of this hollow is another mountain somewhat higher than the others, that makes one think that the passage-way had suddenly terminated in sort of cut de sac, but upon arriv- ing at it's base the road turns directly to the right and enters narrow pass, hardly fifty feet in width. On each side the mountains tower up thousand feet from the roadway, not perpendicu- lar, but so steep that when the trees have shed their foliage the top can be seen by 8 person standing at the foot. There is snow and ice during the hot test days of summer few feet from the roadway. There are large masses of solid ice in some caves not further than five feet from the road. Strange as it may seem, the growth of vegetation is very rank, the ichens especially cover ing the rocks profusely, thoug gh ani- malls are very scarce, it being too cold for their comfort,
Connecticut western news., 1873-08-22
Honest IagO.

A Canadian paper repeats the follow ing anecdote with great unction Five years ago a gentleman in the United States Gas gentlemen frequently do in that and other countries) got up rail- road speculation, for which it was thought necessary that there should be a Government subvention. The affair was duly submitted to Congress, and an engineer of high character, who was withal wit, was appointed on the part of the Government to report on the scheme. This scientific man visited the country, returned, and was one day sitting in his hotel, with friend lying on the sofa, when one of the railway promoters entered and addressed the engineer in low whisper. "Speak out, said the engineer. Accordingly, after ascertaining that the other party present was friend, he said in loud voice: Mir. Smith, if you will fix that report to suit us. we will give you S3O,- 900 of the stock" tsMr. Jones'" was the reply, "when you want to bribe an honest man-an honest man, mind you come right down with your spondulics; and your stock p
Connecticut western news., 1873-08-22
Wanted.

The NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE CoM- PANY, of the United States of America, wants an agent in every town in the country, and will pay iberally for busi- ness secured. The principal features of the company are, it's general financial strength, it's low premiums and it's lib eral policies. Its plans are easily un- derstood, and those devoting only a portion of their time to insurance are enabled oft.n times to accomplish grati- flying results. We do not know of a company better deserving of patronage by those wanting insurance, nor one with which an agent could more advan- tageously connect himself. E.. A. Rollins is President, and Jay Cooke is Chairman of the Finance Committee. Address Branch office of Company, at Philadelphia.
Connecticut western news., 1873-08-22
The Inyalid--.A Pen Picture.

See her pallid countenance, but short time ago the picture of ruddy health, the envy of the school and the pride of the household. She was always welcomed by her schoolmates, for her 1.-the form and pleasing disposition carried cheerfulness into their ranks. Diligent, punc- tual and exemplary obedient and graceful at home, she won the hearts of all. But, alas we sorrowed. Those rosy cheeks and ruddy lips are blanched by consumption. The voice once so enchanting in laugh and song is feeble. husky and supplanted by hollow cough. Let us approach her couch gently and take her hand Do not shudder because of the feeble andpassionless grasp. The hand once so hearty and plump is emaciated and shows bony out lines, while the cords and tortuous veins are plainly mapped upon the surface. The pulse that bounded with repletion, carrying vigor to the whole system. and imparting life, beauty
 vivacity, health and strength, is delicate to the touch. The feeble heart can not propel the thin, scanty blood with force Must we lose her while yet in her teens? Companions and friends gather around with words of cheer and consolation, and depart with moistened eyes and silent steps. Must we lose her :? No
 there is relief We can stay this destroyer of our happiness and not suffer the loss of so bright a gem. Something more is required now than dietary and hygienic observance, for nature calls for aid and she shall have it. Take this pleasant medicine. It is invigorating. How 1t allays the irritable cough, improves the appe- tite and digestion and sends a healthy jingle through the frame The blood is enriched nervous force increased, and the heart bounds with new impulse. See her face brighten by degrees; the color is returning, her voice is getting clearer. and pleasant words are spoken. The strength falters yet, but is gaining. Let Us take her out in the warm sunshine. In short time she will be able to go without our aid 8 cheerful girl This delightful medicine must be God-blessed. It is restoring health to our loved one. She is emerging from her sick ness sweeter and nobler than before and Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery must have the credit. It has raised her. Sold by all first class Druggists everywhere. 637
Connecticut western news., 1873-08-22
Young Mechanics.

There is no class of the community upon whom the future welfare of the country more essentially depends than upon the rising generation of young mechanics. If they are intelligent, sober, industrious and consequently Y in dependent, able and accustomed to judge for themselves, and governed in their conduct by an enlightened view of their own best interests; if they are men of this sort, the mechanics, and es- pecially the young mechanics, will form, in conjunction with the young farmers of the country, a bulwark against mono polies and corrupt politicians, .and save the republic. If, on the other hand. they are ignorant, idle, dissolute, and consequently poor, and dependent upon those who are willing to trust them-if our mechanics should unhappily be- come such c,ass-they would soon be converted into the mere tools of few rich and artful men, who, having first stripped them of every sense of self-re- srect, and every feeling proper to virtu- ous citizens, would use them as passive instruments for promoting their own ambitious objects, and for the enact ment of laws which are beneficial to no- body but the artful few and base demagogues with whom they originate.
 It is as true of the mechanical arts as of any other profession that knowledge is pOWer"
Connecticut western news., 1873-08-22
New Use for Substitutes.

The enforcement of the liquor law has developed new, and it is presumed paying, branch of industry at Boston. It IS serving as substitutes in working out sentences to jail administered to
 liquor sellers. At least one liquor sell Ter, against whom sentence of twenty days to South Boston jailis duly record. ed on the court register, has not been absent from his usual haunts for day. while man called by his name is acti1, ally serving out the sentence and it is pretty certain that such cases have been numerous. and, of course, have been made possible by the connivance of prosecuting officers. In China it is possible even for d man sentenced to death to hire substitute to endure the infiction of the punishment; :; but never before was it possible for offenders against the law In Massachusetts to ex- plate their crimes thus vicariously.
Connecticut western news., 1873-08-22
Giant Powder.

Chemistry itself is at a loss to esti-
 mate the power of nitro-glycerine, says
 the Virginia City (Cal,) Chronicle, and
 yet this new agent of death is twenty
 per cent. stronger That our readers
 may be enabled to form faint concep-
 tion of the danger of such prepara-
 tion, we will give brief description of
 the process by which nitro -glycerine,
 giant and Hercules powder are sup
 posed to be manufactured, and of the extreme caution necessary in their manu- facture.
 In the manufacture of nitro-glycerine, two tubes, each about a quarter of an inch in diameter and six inches in length, lead into single tube of double their capacity, but of the same length.
 Nitric acid is introduced into one and sulphuric acid into the other of these small tubes. The large tube contains glycerine. The two aciGs are then forced gradually into the glycerine, and the chemical com 5ination thus forms an explosive of incalculable power. So powerful and dangerous is this article, that not an ounce of it is allowed in the manufactory while this little tube, six inches long and half an inch in diame- ter, is being filled, and this tube is kept constantly swathed in i"e during the process. To make giant powder, this nitro-glycerine is allowed to drip upon a clay (similar to meerschaum) imported from Germany. The clay is the only perfect absorbent of nitro-glycerine known. As Hercules powder is darker, it is believed that that explosive is manufactured by the same. process, charcoal, an imperfect absorbent, being used instead of said quality of clay. Ii, in the manufacture of nitro-glycerine, a strong tube is kept swathed in ice, and quantity of the liquid only six inches in length and half an inch in diameter is allowed in the building at | the same time, no wonder that General Von Bokkelen, with his preparation twenty per cent. more powerful, re- marked that he would have it handled | in hand.
Connecticut western news., 1873-08-22
RNaticns i'm IIrhA.

A dusty, sun-brown stranger stalked into one of the principal hotels early on last evening, laid a big black valise, which had perhaps made quite smart appearance in it's youth, carefully be- side. him, and with & hand unaccus- toned to public writing, scrawled, with great exertion, the name of Lorenzo Smith upon the register.
 Will you have some supper, Mr. Smith ?" asked the clerk.
 "Wall, no, I guess not" returned the rustic gentleman. "The folks at home put up good bit of grub, and thar's enough left in this var carpet bag for supper, I reckon" .-'r s
 The clerk smiled, and the country man and his corpulent carpet-bag were shown to their room. Country was somewhat dazed at it's magnifcenoe, but he was hungry, and placing the satchel on the centre table he drew forth large chunk of boiled ham, numerous pieces of cold chicken, sew eral enormous doughnuts. and half a dozen hard-boiled eggs. He was about to absorb the meagre repast into his starving system, when his eye eau ght sight of the "rules for guests" tackled upon the door. He got up and read them aloud. He came to the last one, and read, "meals in rooms charged extra" He read it again, this time slowly. "Wall, I'll be danged," he ejaculated, and turning to the table, in an instant he had removed the ham, doughnuts,. eggs, and all into the om- niverous carpet-sack, and in another in- stant he was down in the office, where he accosted. the clerk with, "I see, stranger, yer sign up thar in my room says meals in rooms charged extra. D "
 Yes" responded the clerk, who re- cognized the customer a few minutes ago, "$1 extra.' '' Wall, I'll be con- sarned, I guess the expense of hot meal won't be much more, 1" and beckOn- ng to a bell-boy, he called out, "hy'ar ooy, show me the way to your kitchen" md in moment later he was in the hands of the walters. Chicago Times.
Connecticut western news., 1873-08-22
Medicinal Poisons on tha xv.u.

The patriarchs took mercury no bsmuth no Iodine, no bromide of potassium, no strychoria. no quinne. Happy old gentlemen! they did not even know of the existence of these "speciacs" and vet they lived until 1t seemed Death had forgotten them. Their medicines were herbs and roots, They have left this fact on recoId and the world seems to be now taking note Of it and returning to the first principles of medication. HdsrKrrER's STOMACH LETTERS the purest and most ecacous vegetable res toratlve or the day, Is also the popular Thou. sands Of persons who only few years ago believed implicitly in all the posons which figure in tn phar- macGpa now pronounce this palatable tonic and al. teratve an allsnticlent remedy for dyspepsia ner. Vous debility, constipation bilious complaints head. ache, intermittent levers, and all the ordinary ds tnroances Of the stomach, the lver the discharpnp organs and the brain. The time is not far distant when most Of the powerful and venomous drugs now so recklessy administered by practitioners of the
 hcroic school in cases that might easily be contro, led by milder treatment, vel: be utterly discarded bv all philosophical physicians. As it is the thinktno public, who are generally ahead of the have already put the dangerous D. >arations aside and adopted nostetter's Bitters in t. stead as a Faic and excellent household medcinc ,apted ,o almost every a!lment except the organ and deadly contagious diseases. For r'. re than twenty year. anhnaiiy strencthening its hoi 'pon tie public con- nCeEce and now takes inc lea, )l cyc. advertised "eo!cine manufactured in tlls ountry.
Connecticut western news., 1873-08-22
AFTER THE ED1roR.-In St. Peter

AFTER THE ED1ToR.-In St. Peters
 burg recently the editor of daily news paper being much impressed with the prevalence of drunkenness, determined to instruct the public mind on the sub- ject, and with this view took an excur- sion into the country to collect facts on the subject. There he found two typi- cal villages where there was no tavern, all order and thrift the other, where the tavern was conspicuous eb- ject, all poverty, misery, disease, and dirt. On this he wrote powerful arti- cle, making an appeal to right-minded persons to do what they could to miti- gate this evil, but he unfortunately brought it to close by asking, s'Where arc the clergy, and why do they not preach against drunkenness ?" The police authorities, being unable to an swer this home question, gave it up. and settled the difficulty summarily by suppressing the edition in which the article was to appear.
Connecticut western news., 1873-08-22
Fires this Season.

There has never been> time when fires have been so frequent and destruc- tive as during the last two years. These disasters have indeed risen to the rank of national misfortunes, and it is time to do something to prevent the whole sale destruction of property which is constantly occurring. The cost to the country of recent fires, without count ing the great confagrations of Chicago and Boston, has been more than enoug gh to provide every city in the nation with sufficient and efficient fire department. Before anything more is given up to the flames, 1t would be well for every com munity to consider whether it's means for extinguishing fires are what they should be.
Connecticut western news., 1873-08-22

H1NTs.-Don't complain of the sell fshness of the world. Deserve friends, and you will have them. The world is teeming with kind-hearted people, and you have only to carry kind, sympa- thetic heart in your own bosom to call out goodness and friendliness from oth- CTS. It is mistake to expect to receive welcome, hospitality, words of cheer, and help over rugged and difficult pass es in life, in return for cold sel6shness, which cares for nothing in the world but self. Cultivate consideration for the feelings of other people, if you would never have your own injured. Those who complain most of ill-usage are the ones who abuse themselves and others the oftenest.
Connecticut western news., 1873-08-22

A gentleman in the eastern part of the State, who was about having his leg amputated on account of it's being bent at right angles and stiff at the knee, heard of JohnSons 4nodyne Lininent After using it short time his leg became straight, ans is now as servceable as the other
Connecticut western news., 1873-08-22
HoARsENEss. A bottle of n

HoARsENEss. Garry bottle of Dr. Ransoms Hive Syrup and rolu, or Honey Syrup, 'in your pocket, and moisten your throat with it every half hour, or hour, and it will restore the voice ill twenty-four hours It is of incalcula- ble value to singers and public speakers, re- moves in few minutes the huskiness of the voice, restoring it's natural smoothness.
 Colic and Cramp are instantly cured by one dose of Dr. Miller's Magnetic Balm Do not fail to keep bottle in the house. 25 cents is the price.-Co1n.
Connecticut western news., 1873-08-22
FoR Loss OF ApPET1TE Dvsnars;,

FOR LOSS OF APPETITE, Dyspepsia, indigestion, Depression of Spirits and General Debility, in their various forms. FERRo-PHos- PoRATED ELIXIR of CALIsAYA made by CAswELL. HAZARD X Co.,, New York; and sold by dU drug gists, is the best tonic. As stimulant tonic for patients, recovering from fever or other sickness, 1t has no equal. If taken during this intermittent fevers.-Cona.
Connecticut western news., 1873-08-22

Precipitation has no effect on the Elmwood and Warwick collars. They retain their shape under all ordinary circumstances, and are the best to wear in warm weather.-COn1.
Connecticut western news., 1873-08-22

F1AGG's INSTANT RELIEF has stood twenty years test. Is warranted to give inane- diate relief to all Rheumatic, Neuralgia, Head. Ear and Back aches. or money refunded Com,
Connecticut western news., 1873-08-22
PERUVIAN SYRUP cures Dyspepsia.

A great many people have asked us of late, " How do you keep yonr horse looking so sleek and glossy?" We tell them it's the easiest thing in the world; give She,iddn's CdUal,y Condition Poaoders two or three times a week.
Connecticut western news., 1873-08-22

THE BROWNS AND BLACKS produced by that sterling preparation, CRIsTADoRo's EXCEL sIoR HAIR DYE. cannot be excclled by Nature :. it's tints challenge comparison with Natures most favored productions, and defy detection. -(rO1O
Connecticut western news., 1873-08-22
Dr. J. Walkers California ViR

Dr. J. walkers CaIl1Ornla tlA- egar BitterS are purely Vegetable preparation, made chiefly from the na- tive herbs found on the lower ranges of the Sierra Nevada mountains of Califor- mia, the medicinal properties of which are eE acted therefrom without the use of ,ohol- The question is almost da; asked, "What is the cause of the unparalleled success of VINEGAR BIT TERsW Our answer is, that they remove the cause of disease, and the patient re- covers his health. They are the great blood purifier and a life giving principle, a perfect Renovator and Invigorator of the system. Mover before in the history of the world has Q medicine been compounded possessing the remarkable qualities of VINEGAR BITTERS in healing the sick of every disease man is heir to. Ther are gentle Purgative as we'll as Tonic relieving Congestion or Inflammation os the Liver and Visceral Organs, in Bilious Diseases. -..
 The properties of DR. WALKERS VINEGAR BITTERs are Aperient, Diaphoretic. Carminative, Nutritious, Laxative, Diuretie, Sedative, Counter Irritant, Sudori6c, Altera- tive. and Anti Bilious.
 H. it. MCDONALD * CO.,.
 Drr-lsts and Gen. gts. San Francisco California sd cor ot Washington and Charlton Sts., N. r.
 Sos1 hy all Druggists and Dealers.
Connecticut western news., 1873-08-22
THIRTY YEARS EXPERIENCE OF
 AN OLD NURSE.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup is the prescription of one of the best Female Physi- clans aud Nurses in the United States, and has been used for thirty years with failing safety and success by millions of mothers and children from the feeble infant of week old to the adult It corrects acidity of the stomach, relieves wind collie, regulates the bowels, and gives rest health and comfort to mother and child. We believe it to be the Best and snrPst Remedy in the World in all cases of DYSENTERY and DIARRHEA IN GILL DREN, whether it arises om IT. ethiug from any other cause. Full directions f,rusing VI ill ac company each bottle. None Genuine unless the fac-simile of CURTIS PERKINS is on the outside wrapper.
 Sold by nI Medicine Dealers.