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The weekly Shasta courier., 1873-03-22

Po1soN OF THE OLEANDER. The
oleander, so popular as house and
yard plant, is extremely poisonous. DIR.
7. L. Wright, in communication to
the Bellefountain Republican, says that
he was called to attend child few
days ago who had eaten some small
fragments of an oleander bush that had
been clipped off. The symptoms were
sudden and violent, and the result near
ly fatal. Deathly prostration, sunken
eyes, great pallor, incessant vomiting,
extreme thirst and purging were the
predominating symptoms.
An old medical work quoted BY the
doctor, after describing the poisonous
qualities of the plant, adds: "When
handled in a close room, when the
stomach is empty, causes numbness,
coming by degrees, which shows that
something poisonous belongs even to
the smell" The United States Dis
pensatory mentions the fact that it is
used by the French peasantry as a poi
son, and that while the deadly principle
exists both in the leaves and bark, it is
more active in the latter.
The weekly Shasta courier., 1873-03-22
Spefial Aotifes.

FOR SUPERIOR PHOTOGRAPHS, go to EDouART
COBB, 504 Keamy Street. San Francisco, the First
Premium for best general Photographic work was
awarded them the Mechanics Institute Fair tor ISL
All ok guaranteed.
The weekly Shasta courier., 1873-03-22
A HUMoRous DR1vyn.-A veritable

A HUMOROUS DRIvER.-A veritable
Jehu, who drives one of the stages of
the line that runs up to High Bridge,
perpetrated very dry joke the other
day. A middle-aged female passenger
requested to be left at Forty ninth Street,
and so, when Forty-ninth Street was
reached, Jehu reined in his horses and
stopped. The old LADY got out, and star
ing wildly up at the drivers perch, ex-
claimed:
Well, now, I should like to know
why IN the name Of goodness you have
carried me mile beyond where I want
ed to stop?"
:" You told me, madam, to leave you
at Forty-ninth Street"
Well, meant Twenty-ninth Street,
and, any way, you might have known
where live, for I ride up here every
week, IN your buses"
Madam" said Jehu, with Napoleon
lc composure, I've druv stages on this
line about ten years or less, and I never
yet missed leaving passenger where he
or she directed me to leave him or her,
and madam, if you don't know where
you live, you'd better more '"
The weekly Shasta courier., 1873-03-22
WIT AND HUMOR.

Which is the most warlike nation ?
Vaccination. ys-Because it is al
ways in arms.
Did the man who plowed seas, and
afterward planted his foot upon native
soil, ever harvest his cropsl
An instance of throwing ones sell
about was witnessed few evening:
ago at party, in the case of young
lady who, when asked to sing, first
tossed her head and then pitched hei
voice
An applicant for pair of boots al
one of our shoe stores was asked what
number he wore, and replied, as soon
as he could recover from his surprise,
"Why, two, of course!"
When Sydney Smith had gravely
listened to the details of mad dog s
course through the streets of London
how he frightened bishop, and was
at length dispatched with difficulty
the clerical wit remarked that he should
like to hear the dogs side of the story.
A Boston paper says: ga party Of
capitalists at Hartford have bought
Owen Munson's grove of young oaks,
and will soon employ large force Of
men upon it, making material into
Charter Oak relics. Those who have
seen the wood pronounce it superior to
any that has yet been used for that
purpose"
A Chinaman was summoned as a
witness in New York the other day.
and, to ascertain his views on the nature
of an oath, the judge asked him what
would be his punishment if he should
swear to lies. 81 shall never return to
China, but always remain in New
York" was the reply, and he was at
once sworn.
A plain spoken woman lately visited
a married woman, and said to her:
"How do you contrive to amuse
YOURSELF"
"Amuse!" said the other, staring;
edo you know l have my housework
to do?"
"Yes," was the answer, 81 see you
have it to do, but, as it is never done,
l conclude you must have some other
way of passing your time"
"What do you call that" indig-
nantly asked customer at cheap res
taurant, pointing at an object that he
had discovered in his plate of hash.
Wristband with sleeve-button at
tached, sir" said the waiter, briskly.
"Well, do you consider that proper
thing for a man to find in his hash:"
asked the customer in wrath.
"Good heavens, sir" cried the
waiter, "would you expect to find a
ten-dollar silk umbrella in ffteen-cent
plate of hash:'
The weekly Shasta courier., 1873-03-22

CoURTSHIP IN AUSTRALIA-When a
young warrior is desirous of procuring
wife, he generally obtains one by Civ
ing IN exchange for her sister or some
other female relative of his own; but if
there should happen TO be no eligible
damsel disengaged in the tribe to which
he belongs, then he hovers around the
encampment of some other blacks until
he gets an opportunity of seizing one of
their leubras, whom perhaps he has seen
and admired when attending one of the
grand corroborries. His mode of paving
ms addresses IS simple and efficacious.
with blow OF his malia nuHa WAR
club, he stuns the object of his :" af-
lection, and drags her insensible BODY
away to some retired spot, whence, as
soon as she RECEIVERS her senses. he
brings her home to his own gunyah
IN triumph. Sometimes two Join in an
expedition for the same purpose. and
then for several days they watch the
movements of their intended victim, u.s.
ing the utmost skill in concealing their
presence. When they have obtained
the knowle 'ge they require, they wait
Tor dark, windy night; then quite ma
ked, and carrying only their long ''jag-
spears, they crawl stealthily through
the bush until they reach the immedi-
ate vicinity of the camp-fres, in front
of which the girls they are in search
OF are sleeping. Slowly and silently
they creep close enough to distinguish
the figure of one of these leubras;
then one of the intruders stretches out
his spear, and inserts its barbed point
amongst her thick flowing locks; turn
ing the spear slowly round, some of
her hair speedily becomes entangled
with it; then, with q sudden jerk she
IS aroused from her slumber, and as
her eyes open she feels the point of
another weapon pressing against her
throat. She neither faints nor screams; !;
she knows we'll that the slightest at
tempt at escape or alarm will cause
her instant death, so, like a sensible
women, she makes virtue of necessi-
ty, and rising silently, she follows her
captors. They lead her away to a con-
siderable distance, tie her to a tree,
and return to ensnare their victim in
a like manner. Then, when they have
accomplished their design, they hurry
off to their own camp, where they are
received with universal applause, and
highly honored for their chivalrous ex-
plot. Occasionally, an alarm is given,
but even then the wife stealer easily
escapes amidst the confusion, to renew
the attempt at some future period.
The weekly Shasta courier., 1873-03-22

CALIFORNIA SAVINGS BANKS. Prob
ably one of the most convincing proofs
of the prosperous condition of Califor-
mans, is furnished by the savings
banks returns, which are so many f.
nancial barometers, indicating with un-
erring certainty the pecuniary status of
the masses. In Rhode Island, which
is frequently cited in Eastern journals
as the State where the people at large
are the heaviest depositers, the average
to each is S40255, whereas in Califor-
mia the average is s797 gold, or 1876
currency, adding<iO per cent. for pre-
MUM on gold. This is more than twice
what savings banks depositors claim in
the most fiourishing communities out
side Of California, and furnishes incon
testible evidence of the rich reward paid
to industry in this State, as well as of
the thrift and sobriety of our people.
Living is cheaper here than in any other
portion OF our country, which is of it.
self an inducement to persons of large
families. The total savings deposits in
the State amount to S5l, ,431, 1926 gold,
to the credit of 64,50l depositers. In
San Francisco, the proportion to each
individual is greater than in the State
at large, being 1922 gold, or 81 OLA
currency. and is S61l.5O more than
that of the Rhode Island depositors.
The total amount of funds placed in the
metropolitan savings banks, and there
by made available for all sorts of bus
iness purposes, is S42,474,935, owned
by $4,000 individuals. No other por
tion of the globe can make any such
showing as this.-Ihe West.
The weekly Shasta courier., 1873-03-22
SCRIBNER'S LUMBER AND LOG BOOK,

New, enlarged and improved edition of this valua-
BILE book Just published, giving correct measure
ments for scantlug, boards. plank, saw-logs. by
Doyles rule. Cubical contents Of square and round
timber, slaves, and heading bolts. Capacity of cis-
terms wood tables, tables of wages, board interest
tables, etc. This is the most valuable and popular
book ever published of its kind. Half million
copies have been sold. Ask your bookseller for the
new edition Of 1872 or will send for 35 cents,
post paid. GEO. W. FISHER, P. o. Box 23S, Roch-
ester n. 7.
The weekly Shasta courier., 1873-03-22
CHERoKEE FLAT. Butte County. Cal, /

CHEROKEE FIAT. Butte County. Cal,
January 80 1873
To Mt Wallace Everson General Agent NEW ENG
LAND MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE OOMPASY
of Boston, and d. Hecht, Special Agent, Orov,ll.
We, the undersigned, friends of the late W L. How
ard, of Cherokee Flat, California take pleasure in
stating that know the circumstances connected with
the T. surance of r. Howard, and know tnat the last
premium paid his policy paid March 5th 1870.
Mr.. Howar died September S0th lS72: consequently.
1HE PAYMENTS DUE ARCH 5th, 1871, AND
MARCH 5h 1872 unpaid at The time of his dea til.
This claim Five Thou and Dollars paid this dav
by your Company and the only deductions made from
the Policy were for the Premiums overdue and the in
terest thereon TO the death of the insured
The equity of the MASSACHUSETTS NON-FOR-
FEIIURE LAW. UNDER WHICH THIS CLAIM
WAS PAID must commend the Company you repre-
sent to all persons no wish TO make provision
for the widow ami orphans they may leave behind.
Had this policy been in Company not governed by
this law, it would not have boen worth one cent
j. P KNOWLES, X. MOORE.
A. WOLF, II. A. MOORE.
The weekly Shasta courier., 1873-03-22
LIFE INSURANCE.
A Life Insurance Policy Paid when Two
Annual Premiums we're Overdue and
Unpaid at the Time of the
Death of the Insured.
The following statement shows the benefit of holding
Do1icy in the
apolicy In the
NEW ENGLAND
Mutual Life Insurance Company
OF BOSTON
CHEROKEE FLAT, Butte County. Cal. l

CHEROKEE FLAT Butte County. Cal.
January 30 ls73
Mr.. Wallace Everson. General Agent NEW ENGLAND
MUTUAL LIFE Insurance COMPANY OF BOs-
ton. and ID. Hecht, Special Agent, Orovile-
Gentlemen: / thankfully acknowledge the receipt
this day of the of 5 700. less unpaid premium
due the being the amount of the terminated poll
cy he life of my late husband in ompany.
The last premium paid this policy was paid March
5th 1870, and husband died september JOth, 1872.
Consequently the premiums due Marcu 5th. 1871 and
March 5th, ls1! unpaid at the time of his death
This claim paid under the Massachusetts Nom
forfeiture Law which NUT bless many widows and
phans under Ike circumstances when the policies are
held by this Company. MARY How ARD
The weekly Shasta courier., 1873-03-22

TOBACCO, COTTON, AND JUTE.-It
has been. ascertained, by actual expert
ment, that California can produce as
fine quality tobacco as any grown in
Cuba. Last year, farmer at Gilroy
raised $4,000 pounds, and cured the
crop, in the most perfect state, after a
new method discovered and patented
by himself Those who have tested
this tobacco, pronounce it equal in fla
vor to the finest Havana brands import
ed thirty years ago, when the quality
was much superior to what it is now
the extraordinary demand for Havana
tobacco having induced the planters to
sacrifice quality for the sake of quanti-
ty. Cotton-planting has proved sue
cess, and large additions will be made
to the area seeded last year; although
some difficulty was experienced in gath
ering the crop, pickers being scarce.
Ramie is being experimental with
to some extent, and there is abundant
reason to believe that our climate and
soil are favorable for its production in
many portions of the State. Our far
mers last year paid over two millions of
dollars for wheat sacks, and efforts will
be made to moderate this drain by rails
ing jute. Should they succeed, the
benefits will be far greater than gener-
ally estimated, for potatoes, carrots,
turnips, radishes, onions, and many
other kinds of vegetables are marketed
in jute bags, all of which are imported.
Within fifteen miles of San Francisco,
on the Oakland side of the Bay, there
guave and coffee trees in full bearing,
and several cocoa-nut trees have attain
ed considerable growth. These facts
furnish assurance that the articles spe.
cited can be raised without extra effort
in all our southern counties, where the
climate is more equable and better
adapted to their growth.-The West.
The weekly Shasta courier., 1873-03-22

RIDIcULE. To indulge in ridicule,
whether tie subject be present or absent,
Is to descend below the level of gentle
manly propriety. Your skill may excite
laughter, but will not insure respect.
The weekly Shasta courier., 1873-03-22

Editing newspaper is very much like
raking the fire. Every one thinks he
can perform the operation better than
the man who holds the poker.
The weekly Shasta courier., 1873-03-22

Indiana is the State to live in. Boiler
explosions cut the top story of house
clean off, annd don't disturb any of the
furniture.
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-01-09
MarriageS-


 In Cornwall, Jan l, at the house of the brides father. Albert Blake, by Rev. Geo. J. Harrison, Mir. Geo. ". Corbin and Miss Hattie A. Blake, both of Cornwall. In Winsted, Dec. IT, by Rev. T. M. Miles, Sydney H. Ford and Lucy A., on- ly daughter of Frederick Perkins, all of Winsted
 In Winsted, Jan. 1, by Rev. T. M. Miles, Herbert A. Hill and Alice, only daughter of the late John Camp.
 In St Johns church, Pine Meadow, Dec. 24, by Rev. J. H. Betts, Mr. Martin Fuller and Miss Evagene Smith, all of Pine Meadow.
 In TerryviIle, Dec. 2s, by Rev. H. B. Mead, Russell l.. Granniss, of TerryviIle. to Miss Sarah R. Terrell, of Kent.
 In Bridgewater, Dee. 24, by the Rev. Mr. C0lburn, Mir. Charles Stevens of Dan bury. to Miss Isabelle NJ Cole. of the former place.
 Al the same time and place, by the Rev. Ar- Colburn, Mir. Julius 0. Beardsley, of Waterbury to Miss Emily Cole. of Bridge water.
 In Middlebury, 24th ut, by Rev. Da- vid Breed, Thomas Dews of Woodbury and Harriet E. Tyler of Middebury.
 In WatertOwn, 18th ult, John M. Peck, Esq. of WInsted, and N Maria, daughter of Truman Percy, Esq, of Watertown. At West Cornwall. at the residence of Edward Sanford, M. D.. Tuesday morn ing, Dec. 24, by Rev. Jesse Brush, Ran. som F.. Smith of Sharon to J. Estella San- ford of West Cornwall.
 At East Canaan, Dec 9, by Rev. I. P. Powell. MT B. c. Ives to Miss Fannie Coxkinx
 At COpake. N. F., at the residence of tAe brides parents. Dec. 24, by the Rev. W & Bouton, MT. Gilbert A. Deane to Miss Minnie Andrews. all of Copake. At Falls Village, Jan. l, by Rev. Mir. LOomis. Edward c. COwdrey of Lakeville tO Mss M Abbie HOlabird.
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-01-09

f .- ~ this compauy's rights against the Oxnard Sugar Refinery, Boston, Ea- gle Hotel, Concord, and others; and all parties are warned against buying or using Fire Extin- guishers of any kind, m which water impreg- nat cd with Carbonic Acid Gas Is used as the Ex- tinguishing element, except those manufactured by our company, or others duly licensed and authoyized by us, on pain of immediate proseeu- ton for infringement AMERICAN CONSOLIDATED F1RE ExrrKau1sHEB COMPANY, 22 South Market Street. Boston. Se-AW
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-01-09
ThOmpson's Business College. Gn rOrrpmrr ATT, M u

Bookkeeping, Writing, English Branches, ard
 Languages. Instruction, day and evening; terms low; Ladies' department separate. Telegraphy taught to men, women boys and girls practical ly; we are now prepared to give positions to all who learn telegraphy, as we have special ar rangement with . company to take all our opera torsi their demand is greater than our supply, Terms. $2O. 32 I2w
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-01-09

nLSTaLCT of Salisbury, &. Probate Court, U Dec. 2Sth, 1872.
 Assigned Estate of the Washines Company, of Salisbury, in insolvency.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Sails bury, hath limited and allowed four months from the date hereof for the creditors Of said Estate, represented insolvent, in which 10 exhibit their claims thereto; and has appointed Lot Norton and James Ensign, Esqrs., of said Salisbury, Commissioners to receive and examine said claims; and has ordered that said Com nissionera meet at the Town Hall, in said Salisbury, on the 18th day of March, and the 28th day of Aprll, 1873, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of each of said lays, for the purpose of attending on the buaj- ness of said appointment
 Certified fro m Record
 ALBERT MOORE, CieIk. All persons indebted to said Estate, are quested to make immediate payment i0 {. 394w HENRY HUBBARD, Trustee.
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-01-09
JURUBEB BA.

most powerful Tonic and alterative, pronounced so by the leading medical authorities of London and Paris, and has been long nsed by the regular physicians of other countries with wonderful remedial results.
 Don't weaken and impair the digestive organs by cathartics and physics, they give only tenn porary relief-Indigestion fatulency and dys- pepsia with piles and kindred diseases are sure to follow their use. w
 Keep the blood pure and health is assured.
 JOHN o. KELLOGG, Platt St., NY.
 Sole Agent for the United States. Price One Dollar per bottle. Send for Circular 39
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-01-09


 Dwight Smith, son of Horace Smith of this village, who a few years since left this town for home in the West, was fatally injured while on a train of cars, Dec. 18th, at Cincinnati. He lived three days after the accident. nt.-Sdts6ft'.y Netcs.
 HEADACHE. are various causes for headache, as Arrangement of the cir culating system, of the digestive organs. of the nervous system, &c. Vegetlne can be said to be a sure remedy for the many kinds of headache, as it acts directly up- on the various causes of this complaint, Nervousness, Indigestion, Costiveness. Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Biliousness, &c. Try the Vegetine. Ton will never regret it.
 CANALS FRozES-The alimentary canal kept in perfect order by Williams Extract Jamaica Ginger.
 Seven safeguards against consumption are united in Hale's Honey of HorehOund and Tar. It calms the most violent cough and cures the worst cold ill few hours, and averts all danger. Critten- tons 2, 9th Avenue. Sold by all Drug gists.
 Pike's Toothache Drops cure in min ute.
 HoLLowAY's PILLs.--A foul stomach pro- duces obstructio9s in the liver, irritation of the bowels, headache, nervous debili- ty, amaciation, evbaustion-death. Ar rest the cause of these terrible conse- quences with Holloway's irresistible Pills. Sold 78 Maiden Lane, N. Y. Price 25 cents per box. Ask for new style; the old Is counterfeited
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-01-09
Fits& Burglar Proof Safes

The Journal of Commerce, of March l4th, in speak ing of Merrines Safes says: Now that the burntout Chicago merchants are rebuilding they remember whWe Safes stood the Ere and preserved money and papsrs when all else were dsstroyed."
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-01-09

kEATkrPrE disappear as if by magic, well may we enquire into the secrets of the wonderful Centaur Eminent. There has never been anything like it. It has performed more cures of flesh, bone and muscle ailments upon man and beast in the past three months than all other arti- cles have in three hundred years.
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-01-09

A within and for he D strict of Plymouth, on the 24th day of December, A. D. 1872.
 rresent, George Pierpont, Esq Judge. On motion of Geo ge E. Shelton, Augustus c. Shelton. and David shelton, Executors on the estate of Hetty M. sh lton. la of Plymouth, within sai district deceased. This Court doth lecl ee that six months be allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims aga.nst the same t. the Execu 0, IS, and lirects that public notice be iven of this order y advt rtising in 8 newspaper publ shtd d in 4itchheld, and by pos ing C. py thereof on the public sign post in sa d Town or Plymouth, near est the place where the decessed lastdN cit.
 Certified from Record,
 S9 St AUGUSTUS H. FE IN, Clerk.
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-01-09

DIgTRICT of Litchfeld, ss. Probate Court, | Dec. 28d, 1872.
 Estate of John Br man, late of Litchhsld, In said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Lifeh- field. hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the Creditors of said Els ate, represented insolvent, in which to exhibit their srns, and George A. Hickox, Esquire+, Commis- sioners to receive and examine said aims. Certified by GEO. N. WooDRuFF, Judge. The subscribers give notice that they shah meet ct the office of G. A. Hickox, in said Iitch- Held. on the 10th day of January, and the 2Sd day of June, 1878, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, on each of said days, for the purpose of attending on the business of said appointment.
 Gro. A. HTcKOx, Oem mmlS''0AS1s' All persons indebted to said Estate, are rs- quested to make immediate payment to
 EaKNc1a If. HAEE. AdminiatTatoE 38 9w
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-01-09

DISTR1Cr of Torrington, ss. Probate Court. U December 30, 1872.
 Estate of Merit Treat. late of T0rTington, in said district, deceased. ....
 Ordered, that the AdministratriG exhibit her Administration account to this court for Adjust ment, at the Probate Office in ToTTiEgton, on the 4th day of January, 1875, at 10 o'clock, forenoon; and that all persons interested in said Estate may be notified thereof, the Administratrix will ;ause this order to be published in newspaper printed in Litchield County, aud post { copy thereof on the sign-post in said TOrrington, near est the last dwelling of said deseased
 39 St JOSEPH F. CALHOUN, Jadge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-01-09
The Colton Dental Association
ALASK. AsOEI1
FOR THE HAIR

n 1 0Nh 16A AA1k. a@e r
 Thia delightful, absolutely pure, pellucid oil, is an entirely new discovery, never becomes or sticky; preserves and beautiAes the hair to the latest period of life. Sold wholesale and retail at Batchelor,s Wig, Toupee and Ornamental Hair Factory, 16 Bond St., New York City. 32 12t
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-01-09
Deaths

At Flushing. L. L. Jan. l, Charles Ri- vexSaS. son of Riverius and Julia D. Marsh. aged years i months and 15 days ...
 Al Nelson, Portage Co. O. Dec. 25, John Hannah. SOa-in-law of the late David Han- zAh Of Bethlehem, aged T2
 In Salisbury, Dec. 26, Frederick Fl. C1arch. aged 6S.
 Ia SAllzbury, (Nt Riga, Dec. 3l, Sa- Ezh E Wentworth, aged 62.
 Ia Pine Meadow, Dec. 3. Solomon J. L@mR<x, aged S7 years.
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-01-09
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