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Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11
Executions by Hanging.

The gallows has been used so much of late through the United States as well as other countries, and executions have been so bunglingly carried out in some instances, as to call public atten- tion to the matter. A correspondent says in New York paper:
 While this mode of Changing exists, I hold it should be accomplished with out needless torture I would, there fore, recommend that, in the event of an approaching execution. the gibbet should se constructed on the principle of the fall, instead of the hoist. Some time ago, in Australia, I saw three crimi- nals dropped from a height of six feet, and with the exceptio on of slight and momentary convulsion of the fingers by one, none of them ever moved amuscle. The necks of all were dislocated, and, as l subsequently ascertained on dissec- tion, the cervical bones, or vertebrae. were actually torn asunder. The opera tion was superintended by the colonial surgeon, who suggested to the execu- tioner the proper method of fixing the moose so that the neck might to a cer- tainty be dislocated. The gentleman who discharged that duty was an old fellow-pupil with myself of Liston, the celebrated Scotch surgeon, forty-fve years ago, and he performed his painful task with strictly scientific ability. The bodies were allowed to remain sus- pended for half an hour, until all yes tige of life must have been efectually extinguished, and even then he only felt their pulses and placed his hand across their hearts to see that both had entirely ceased to beat before the bodies were lowered down. There was no such disgusting spectacle as I witnessed on the occasion of the last execution in the Toombs, as the revolting sight of bru- tai ex-assistant coroner ordering the body to be lowered within few minutes of it's elevation, in order that he, and some other callous professional friends, invited for the purpose, might place their ears to the breast of the unhappy victim, while his hands were still con vulsed with the agonies of death-con- duct more revolting, if possible, than that of the London sheriffs and alder men, who, on the occasion of an execu- tion, invariably retire to 8 costly break fast in the interior of the jail on the fall of the drop, and there gormandize for six hours, on the expiring of which the victim is cut down, when, of course, completely dead.
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11
What a Change.

Times have changed since 1924, when on issuing invitations to public din- ner it was deemed necessary to lay down ''rules to be observed by gentlemen" present on the occasion. Old records bring to light the fact that in 1924 those officers who were invited to dine with the Archduke of Austria were instructed by circular of the royal chamberlain how to conduct themselves at table. They were directed to come neatly dress ed in coats and boots, and not to enter in half drunken condition. At table they were not to tilt up their chairs, nor rock themselves, nor stretch their legs at full length, nor drink after each mouthful, lest they get tipsy too soon, nor empty their goblets to the extent of more than one-half after each dish, and before drinking therefrom they should wipe their mouths and mustaches in 8 cleanly mannerl neither were they to thrust their hands into dishes, or throw bones under the table, nor to fall from their chairs and make themselves incap- able of walking straight.
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11
The "Mistick KreMa.,1

New Orleans is the only city in the United States where the carnival is eel ebrated with the true Old World jollity and spirit. The attempt to inaugurate similar festivities in Washington two years ago wass 8 wretched failure, and the experiment. has wisely been avoided in our Northern cities. This year New Orleans surpassed herself in gorgeous revelry. The whole city was given up to grotesque and absurd sport, and the festivities closed with a grand process sion and masquerade ball on. a more magnificent scale of foo1ery than was ever witnessed in that city before.
 The procession, whimsically termed the ' Mistick Krewe of Comus," repre- sented in grotesque masquerade the
 missing inks'' of the Darwinian the ory of the origin of species, and was ir- resistibly laughable. It was followed by grand ball at the St. Charles The atre, in which these masqueraders took part. Previous to the dancing two striking tableaux were displayed on the stage. The first rising of the curtain revealed scene at the bottom of the sea. On the smooth ocean floor the grotesque, the horrid, and the beautiful appeared in stranger contrast, than they are ever revealed to the submarine di- yer. The Anemone's beautiful form was blossoming beside the Sponge the snowy Coral reached upward with its branching arms from where the Alliga- tor lay; the Snail was paying court to the glittering Periwinkle, the Dolphin was gamboling, the Crabs protesting, the Shark and Whale were holding council. It was 0 scene. of universal subaqueous courtship. The Kettles were interchanging stinging kisses, and the Seal and Walrus. with other com petitors, were suing in vain the lovely Mermaid. She, seated on rock, just lifted waist-high above the tide, awaited Q higher destiny, better match.
 When the curtain rose on the second tableau the Gorilla had inst been crowned, and was seated on his throne under dais, with Queen Chacona on his right, and Orang, the Premier, on his left. On either side of the broad ascent to the throne the animal and veg etable world were crowding toward the royal presence, each in the order of his rank, the "Toilers of the Sea kneeling in loyal awe upon the pavement below. In the midst of the stair were three musicians-the Grasshopper with fiddle and bow, the Locust with his rattle, and the Beetle with his hammer. A pedestal on either hand bore the stat uesque forms of the Baboon and the Marikina. ~@~' { 7-rs
 In front of the stage stood regal fig -ure, that of Comus himself, in "human form divine," presenting a startling contrast to the throng of missing links" behind. For moment the tableau was presented to the admiring gaze of the great audience, then the curtain descended and the ball com menced. ..
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11
A Sharks Jaws.

Perhaps one of the most formidable weapon possessed by any fish is the natural and terrible pair of shears form ed by the jaws of the shark. The only parallel weapons of offense that can be cited as used by man would perhaps be the spiked portcullis, but the future maay present us with steam shears, with blades ten feet long, and intended to receive oavalry-who knows There is no telling where the ingenuity of modern inventors in the destructive line may lead us. But there are not many instru- ments so efficient for their purpose as the tooth of shark. It is difficult to handle one freely without cutting ones fingers and when we consider the tre- mendous leverage of sharks jaws em- ployed against each other like scissors, armed with rows of lancets, it is evident that nothing in the shape of flesh, gris. tie, or bone, could withstand them.
 Their capacity, too, is equal to their powers, for a pair of jaws taken from shark of not more than nine feet long has been known tobe pass ed down over the shoulders and body of a man six feet high without incon- venience. It was thought to be an act of very unusual strength and dexterity on the part of Emperor Commodus to cut man in two at one blow. but the jaws of the white shark find no difficulty whatever in executing that feat. The vast number of teeth contained in sharks jaw has been accounted for by some writers on the hypothesis that they are erected when the shark seizes it's prey, at all other times lying fiat on their sides. It is now, however, more generally admitted that the shark only employs the outer row of teeth, and that the inner ones are provision of nature against an accident which is, and must be, very common one when the implements are considered, and the force with which they are employed-namely, the breaking of tooth. In this case the corresponding tooth on the inside becomes erect, and is by degrees pushed forward into the place of the broken one-a wondrous and very necessary provision to keep so delicate and pow erful an apparatus as the sharks jaw always in order.
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11
Insurance Policies.

An act regulating the forfeiture of life insurance policies, now before the legislature of New York, reads as fol- lows:
 SECTION 1. No life insurance company doing business in the State of New York shall have power to lapse or de- clare forfeited any policy hereafter is- sued by them, by reason of non- payment of premiums or interest, or any portion thereof, until the expiration of thirty days after such payment of premium or interest becomes due, according to the terms of the policy, nor shall any such company declare any policy forfeited unless 8 notice in writing, stating the amount of premium or interest due, and when due on said policy, shall have been addressed and mailed by the con- pany issuing said policy to the insured at his last known post-ofice, not less than thirty nor more than sixty days before said payment becomes due, &C., cording to the terms of the policy; nor then unless the policy-holder shall fail to make such payment within the said thirty days after the same becomes due.
 SEC. 2. This act shall take effect i'm mediately. .,tE ....s 9
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11
KING OF THEE BLOOD.
THE MOST THOROUGH PURIFIER or THE BLOOD YET DIscOyERED

THE MOST THOROUGH PURIFIER or rHz
 BLOOD YET DISCOVERED. okGs Fo T3k woRsT FFaT SSHMoN Ely its use Cancers are cured. and Cancerous tumors are dispersed without tho sur- geon's knife-Scrofula conquered, and Consump> tion prevented and cured.
 Venereal Diseas es, Mercurial and Miner. al Poisons, and their effects eradicated, and vigor- ous health and Q sound constitution established. Female Weakness and Diseases Dropsy general or partial Swellings, external of internal; and Tumors are reduced and dispersed in very short time. . ..., Fever Sores are soon removed by this powerful detergent medicine. ..T
 scorbutic Diseases, Dandrun; scsly or Rough Skin, and Pimples quickly give way, leaving the skin smooth and fair. ~ wy Chronic Diseases, Fever and Ague, Dis- ordered Liver, Dyspepsia, Rheumatism, Nervous numerous diseases caused by bad blood are con- quered and give way before this most powerful corrector, the King of the Blood.
 Each bottle contains between forty and fifty ordinary doses, costing only one dollar.
 From one to four or five bottles will cure Salt Rheum, Scald Head, Ring Worm, Pim- From two to eight bottles will euro Scaly Eruptions of the Skin, Ulcers, Sores, and Canker in the Mouth and Stomach, Erysipeias, ,etc. healthy action to the Liver and Spleen, will reg ulate the Bowels and Kidneys.
 From two to six bottles will be found effectual in curing Neuralgia, Sick-Headache, St. Vitus Dance, and Epilepsy.
 From five to twelve bottles will cure the worst cases of Scrofula.
 From three to twelve bottles will cure severe and obstinate cases of Catarrh.
 From two to four bottles will cure the worst cases of Piles, and regulate Costive Bowels. From two to ten bottles will euro bad cases of Dropsy.
 Price $I per bottle, or 6 bottles for eS, Sold by all Druggists
 D. RANSOM, SON < CO.,, PrOpr's, ' See testimonials in local column. BunalO, Ne Is
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11

sg THE BANKRUPT AoT.-An act approved March 3, declares "That it was the in- tent and meaning of an act approved June 8, 1872, amending the bankrupt law, that the exemptions allowed the bankrupt by the said amendatory act should, and it is hereby enacted that they shall, be the amount allowed by the constitution and laws of each State of the United States, respectively, as existing in the year 1871, and that such exemptions be valid against debts con- tracted before the adoption and passage of such State constitution and laws, as we'll as those contracted after the same, and against liens by judgment or decree of any State court, any decision of any such court rendered since the adoption and passage of such constitution and laws to the contrary notwithstanding.
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11

Nowadays there is little sympathy expressed for a man who neglects to in sure his property and loses it by fire. So it will be, some day, with the wife and mother who is left destitute simply because she failed to urge her husband to insure his life for the family. Women should investigate life insur- ance. It is their helper in the day of need. It costs but little and guarantees fire on the hearth and meat in the larder, down through the distant years. The Old. New York Life Insurance Company, at 346 and 348 Broadway, New York, will send full particulars on application.=Cone.
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11

CARELESS PHYsIcIANs.-In Portland. Me, gentleman, unable to sleep from the pain of rheumatism, sent to the apothecary's shop for paregoric. In- stead, laudanum was furnished, and a dose was given to the sick man. Soon after taking it he fell into sleep from which he never awoke. The Portland Aduertaser, for the sake of the apothe- cary, "who feels most keenly the result of his carelessness," refrains from mentioning his name, which strikes us as. misplaced consideration and an in- justice to the medicine-taking public. Apothecaries who put up laudanum in- stead of paregoric should have the honor of seeing their names printed in uncommonly large letters
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11
MAY IF THEY WANT To.-The United

MAY IF THEY WANT To.-The United States Post-office department has made an order that postmasters whose salaries do not exceed $1, 900 per annum may be permitted to hold local civil offices, such as probate judge, town clerk, etc. Here tofore the amount has been restricted to $60O, and numerous instances have come to the knowledge of the Department that real hardship would result if post masters were obliged to throw up that salary to hold little local offices.
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11

FoR Loss OF APPETITE, Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Depression of Spirits and Gener- al Debility, in their various forms, FERRo- PHos- PoRATED ELIXIR of CALIsAYA made by CAswEL1. HAZARD < Co.,, New York, and sold by aH 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 in termittent fevers.-Con.
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11

A friend of ours who is chief clerk in the Governmental Dispensary, says that no medicine chest is now complete without John- son's Amodyne Lininaent. We always supposed it was prescribed by law; if it is not it ought to be, for certainly there is nothing in the whole nadterid medied of so mnch importance to the soldier and the sailor as Johnson's Anodyne Li1ainent.-COn.
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11
Queer Epitaphs.

A correspondent in Washington send. the following copies from tombstones 1T an old cemetery in that city: ''Mary E. Griner is my nane
 And Heaven is my station,
 Washington City was my dwelling place, ; ! And Christ was my salvation
 When I am dead and in my grave And all my bones are rotten,
 When this you see, remember me, That may never be forgotten 'Stop passenger as you pass by
 As you are now, so once was I; n As am now so you must be-
 Prepare for death and follow me-"
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11
A CURE FOR
CONTEMPLATION

For the cure of this distressing disease there been no medicine yet discovered that can show more evidence of real merit than ALIENS LUNG BALSAM. This unequaled expectorant tor curing affections of the throat lungs, and all diseases of the pulmonary organs is introduced to the suffer- ing public after it's merits for the of such eases have been fully tested by the cal faculty. The Balsam is consequently, recommended by phy- sicians who have become acquainted with its great success.
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11

Persons fond of star gazing, may see the planet Mercury just now in the early evening, if they look in the right place. It wrinkles with pale rosy light, little above the ewestern horizon, and directly under the bright planet Venus between seven and eight o'clock,
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11

Veterinary Surgeons all over the coun- try are recommending She,iddn's Caualy Con- dataon Founders for the following trouble in horses Loss of appetite, roughness of the coughs and colds, swelling of the glands, worms, horse ail thick wind, and heaves.-Com.
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11

FIAGG's INSTANT RELIEF: to relieve all Rheumatic Affections Sprains. Neuralgia etc. The best, the surest, and the quickest remedy for all Bowel Complaints. Re- lief guaranteed or the money refunded-C Conn.,
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11
A WONDER OF MEDICAL SCIENCE.

"A WONDER OF MEDICAL SCIENCE" :" may well be applied to Dr. Wistar's Balsane of Watd Cherry. It is nearly half century since this remarkable remedy was introduced to the public, and yet the immediate and enviable reputation which it gained by it's wonderful cures of coughs, colds, hopping cough sore throat, influenza, consumption, and all bron- chial complaints, is to this day fully sustained.
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11

THE BROWNS AND BLACKS produced by that sterling preparation CRIsTADoRos EXCEL sIos HAIR DYE, cannot be excelled by Nature : it's tints challenge comparison with Nature's most favored productions, and defy detection. Com,
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11

The Minneapolis (Minn.) Tribune is opposed to hanging murderers, and recommends that electricity be used, or, if this be impracticable, that surgeon general be appointedin each State, who shall prescribe some effective poison and suggest the best and least painful meth cd of administering it to the condemned criminals
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11

To have elegant light Biscuits, Rolls, Buckwheat Cakes, Fruit Dumplings, &c., you should use Dooley's Yeast Powder. Ask your Grocer forit. It is pure Baking Powder Com.
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11

Old men, young men, but notmaidens, should wear the Elmwood Collar. The men will look well and the maidens will see they do.
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11

It is said that the Credit Mobilier has killed off st least dozen Presidential aspirants.
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11
THROAT AFFECTIONS AND HoARsENEss

IHhOAI AFFHCI1ONS AND HOARSENESS All suffering from Irritation of the Throat and Hoarseaess will be agreeably surprised at the almost immediate relief afforded by the use of " Broeon's Bronchial Troches"-
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11

A Boston grocer has kept the same store foCty-two years, and is worth only 1900 more than when he started out.
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11

FIRE.-The Dallas (Texas) NeaUs, driven to desperation, appeals in this form:
 If
 You don't Get fire-engine,
 Business men of Dallas,
 The first thing you know There will be a fire, which will Burn up about half the town, and set it back about five years.
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11

A Minnesota paper believes that 1 200 people were frozen to- death in the United States last winter.
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11
How to Choose a Good Cow.

The crumply horn is a good indica- tion; full eye another. Her head should be small and short. Avoid the Roman nose; this indicates thin milk, and but little of it. See that she is dished in the face-sunk between the eyes. Notice that she is what stock men call a good handler-skin soft and loose, like the skin on the dog. Deep from the loin to the udder, and g. very slim tail. A COW with these marks never fails to be good nailker. I
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11

Drs Wilson Ward, physicians and druggists, write from Centreviue, Tenn: " We purchased Auen's Lung BGlsdns, and it sells rapidly. We are practicing physicians, as well as druggists, and take pleasure in recommending a great remedy. such as we know this to be-"
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11
WHAT THE DOCTORS SAY:

sicians who have become acquainted with it's great success.
 WHAT THE DOCTORS SAY: DTS. Wilson Ward, physicians and druggists, write from sCentreviue, Tenn: eve purchased practicing physicias @ as " well as 9rnSas ans take pleasure in recommending great remedy, Dr. Lloyd, of Ohio, surgeon in the army during the war, from exposure, contracted consumption. was by the use of your Lung Baisam that am % now W alive and enjoying good hcalth" M'EH. Nathaniel Harris, of Middleberry, Vt, says: "I dial agent for the cure of all of the Throat, Bronchial Tubes and Lungs" [" For three years past have used Auen's Lung fed there is no better medicine for lung diseases in use."
 Physicians do not recommend medicine which has no merit. What they say about
 ALIENS LUNG BALsAM can be taken fact. Let all afflicted test it at once, and be convinced ofits real merits. As an expectorant it has no equal t t is :1,a harmless to the most delicate child. It contains no opium in any form. Directions accompany each bottle.
 
 ALIENS LUNG BALSAM,
 J. N. HARRIS CO.,, Cincinnati,
 PRoPRIEToRs.
 PERRY DAVIS SON, General Agents,
 Providence, RI. Sold by all Medicine Dealers.
 FOR SALE BY JOHN F. HENRY, New York GEO. 0. GOODWIN CO.,, Boston. JOHNSON, HOLLOWAY 6 CO, Philadelphia. Best and Oldest Family Medicine.-an- tords L,uer Invtgordtor purely Vegetable Cdthar- tfc and Ionic-for Dyspepsia Cons patton Debility Sick Headache, Bilious Attacks, and all deranQe- ments of Liver, Stomach and Bowels Ask your Druggist for it. Be,oare of inaitations ATTEND TO THE FIRST SYMPTOMS OF CONSUMPTION, and that the disease may be checked in it's incl piency, use at once Dr. Jayne's Expectorant a safe remedy for all affections of the Lungs and Bronc $6O a week for Agents-local or travelling; steady employment WEBSTER O., 737 Broadw way NY DAINTERS BOOFxS.-Catalogue mailed free Address, ROUSSEAU & CO, Buffalo. N Y
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11

Flowery speech" Good as wheat. ]"
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11

Dr. Lloyd, of Ohio, surgeon in the army during the war, from exposure, contracted consumption He says: I have no hesitation in stating that it was by the use of your Lung Bdlsam that am now alive and enjoying good health.n ~'E -
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11

N A Per Week IN CASH to good Agents sJ1&O Address A. COULTER Co, Charlotte, Mich. TSyEIE MAGIC CORN PLANTER EXCEIs, -A Price, $500 MYRoN CASE, Kasoag, N. Y FENIEIBER LANDS in Penns sylvania at S 10 per \ acre. Apply to J. w. SHEAFER, Pottsville, Pa. DERSONS contemplating a removal to the 1 West will consBlt their own interest by ad- dressing JOS. H. ALEXANDER,
 Sec'y Citizens Association, St. Charles, ssouri SINCE 1860, the undersigned has been success o fully engaged in collecting claims in Europe
 J. F. FRUEAUFF, Attorney at Law,
 nnh ia Pa
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11

NN0TH THE GREAT CURIOSITY. GEN
 1SAO. JUNE GOLD QUARTER DOL LARS, to Wear charms, ornaments, &c, &c. The most valuable and unique of all keepsakes. War ranted PURE GOLD genuine coin Only small lot ever made. Sent sealed for 50 cts each; 5 for S2 Can be had only from Hunter Co.,, Hinsdale, N. H.
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11

Nathaniel Harris, of Middleberry, vt., says: "I have no doubt it will soon become classical reme dial agent for the of all diseases of the Throat Bronchial Tubes and Lungs"
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11

@70 nn EACH WEEK-AGENTS WANTED % 6'SS Business legitimate. Parucula free J. WORTH, St, Louis, Mo-, Box 24sl.
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Amos woolly, M D., of Kosciusca Co.,, Ind, says For three years past have used Auen's Lung Bdlsam extensively in my practice, and am satis- fled there is no better medicine for lung diseases in use."