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Connecticut western news., 1873-02-07
A New Thing in Metal Won king.

Mir. Brownell of this city, who has lately made an interesting invention for the blen- ding of metals, went to Springfield yester- day, according to the Republican, to exhib- it illustrations of it to the officers and me- chanics of the armory. He puts thick plating of nickel or gold and silver on the other metals, and then melts it in, so that while the surface is of the color and char acter of the plating the latter so permeates tue main metal that it neither scales nor wears off. The great advantages of this improvement are manifest. Nickel applied to the Innings of boilers, to the sheeting of ships, to the coating inside and out of gun and pistol barrels, prevents oxidzation, lime incrustations, or any detrimental soil ing, while it keeps the surface smooth, clear and bright. The expense of this method of plating is only quarter of one per cent additional; and if, as seems quite certain, it proves practicable on large scale, this mode of coating coarser metals with finer will become universal, and find new and larger applications. As an addi- tion to the inside of boilers it's value will be great.-Hartford Paper.
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-07
FISH BAIT!

Fishermen can be supplied at any time with any quantity of the very best of live bate for fishing, by applying to GEO. A, BARNUM,
 im27* Wetaug, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-07

EB~ t1' JOB PRINTING in any style done in the best manner, at short notice and at the VERY LOWEST PRICES. -ea .ea
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-07
NETWORK, BOSTON AND
 MONTREAL RAILWAY.
EsOUSATONIC LODGE

MO 61, F. S A. NJ. Regular communication, " First and Third Tuesdays of every month
 2Stf
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-07

"Gentlemen's rantaloons upholstered here," is the sign near 8 skating park in Titusville, Pa.
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-07
Dl E: D.

In this village, Feb. 9th. Maria, wife of F. Rich ardson. aged 2Syears. [Also an infant son]
 At Cornwall Bridge, Feb, 3, John Slade, aged 73 years.
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-07
so R N.

At Suffern, N. T., Feb. l, daughter to Mir Peter'Mitchell.
 At South Norfolk, Feb. 2, a son to Chas. A. Johnson.
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-07
M AR REED.

At Norfolk, Feb. 9th at the residence of the brides father the Hon. Robbins Battell, by the Rev. Dr. E!dridge, MT. Frederick Terry of New York City and Miss Ellen M. Battell.
 At North Goshen, Feb Sd, by $. D. Northway Esq.,, Nelson Hunt and Mrs. Naomie Holbrook.
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-07

Discontinued-The post-ofice at North Norfolk is discontinued, and the postmaster at Norfolk is authorized to take charge of the government property therein.
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-07

This is specimen of the delicate and pungent style of the West: ''Ten million dollars is the sum that $. N. Pike was un- able to take with him. We have not heard whether any evidence of insanity exists in the shape of will
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-07
ShGr0El.

Sharon.
 Women, wind and fortune, are forev- CT changing. Women in mischief are wis CT than men. Women and. dogs cause much strife"
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-07

next July, so if there should chance to be another team passing that way they could have some prospect of getting through alive; but they are resting at peace and want to be let alone till spring, when they will come out of their burroughs like wood chucks. After emptying the snow out of our boots and hitching our horses in Land lord Miller's hen roost (the best he could do with them he said), we repaired to the Town Hall and were we'll paid for all our trouble. The piece was splendidly played and gives much credit to the company, who understand all reside in the village of Sheffield. Each part was too we'll perform ed to be criticised, and one lady, Mrs. Dr. Grover, was fully equal to any of the best artists to be found in our large cities. At the close of the performance we returned to the hotel and requested Mine Host to furnish us with something to refresh the inner man. Being from cold water village of course we did not expect to imbibe, 50 you will understand my meaning. The cloth was soon laid and after disposing of a dish of oysters and cup of coffee, which
 were furnished us for the moderate sum of
 one dollar eGch, we detached our team from the hen roost, very much refreshed, and were soon on our way to the Nutmeg State, which we reached in due time, with the loss to the party of an ear, part of a nose, and one thumb. That was all. If we had known the mercury was 31o be- low zero we should have all frozen to death, surely. x. M. T.
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-07

A local paper in Illinois says that John Hays lecture ''abounded in splendid pcro- ratons and classic smiles" It didn't state just how many perorations the lecture con tained.
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-07

Dr. Stillman,sswho testified to Mrs. Fairs insanity, was asked if he ever read ''Stobcl on Insanity He said he had, and was then informed sthat there was no such au-
Smyrna times., 1873-02-26

A MoNsTROUs Guild KILLER Confession
Of Crimes-A Bosten dispatch reports that
Franklin B. Evans, who is now under sentence
of death for the murder OF Georgiana Lowering,
has confessed frightful series of crimes: He
says that in 1858 he stole away and killed
little niece in Derry, N. H., aged five. In
1861 he cut the throat of girl of fourteen
years in Augusta, Me-, (tor which another man
died in PRISON. In 1865 he killed Isabella
Joyce, aged fourteen, and her brother John,
boy of twelve, in Bussey's woods, near Boston,
In 1872, June 10, he is charged with a similar
crime upon woman found dead in the woods
near Fitchburg, Mass, and during the same
year he murdered Georgiana Lowering, a girl
of twelve, in NorthwoOd, N; IL. His confes-
sion in regard to all these crimes is brief and
indefinite, except as to the Joyce children,
which was made to Deputy Sheriff Henry A.
Drew, who arrested him and had him in
charge ten days before he committed him to
Exeter jail, and seven days before Evans re-
vealed the secret of the murder of Georgiana
lowering. Mr.. Drew says that the narrative
in relation to the Joyce children is so circum-
stantial as to leave no doubt of its truth.
Smyrna times., 1873-02-26

Son Of David predicted; from the house of the
harlot the path turned downward. A quarrel
between Fisk and Stokes followed. 1t was
carried into an affair Of business. Fisk refused
to allow tie Hunters Point concern to make a
dividend, and thus cut off Stokes supplies
This disgraceful relation became more shame
less, and the father-In law, Southwick, sent his
daughter and child to Europe early in 1871, to
remove her from the scene OF scandal. Stokes,
enraged at Fisk used his position as secretary
to collect $50, 600 from Devoe, an old merchant
which sum he held openly and defnantly as his
share Of the profits. Fisk caused his arrest on
criminal charge. Stokes turned to his
wealthy relatives. Not one of them would
! bail him, and he was forced to make terms and
submit, and refund the money. His relations
to Fisk were bitter, and out of the intensity OF
the evil passions and crimnaities of his
position with Mansfield grew murder
Turn to Solomon again, and there il
no mystery in the chain of sequences. 1t il
said that the same steamer that took out tt
Europe the murder of Fisk by Stokes carried
divorce produced by her family for his wife
who still remains abroad.
lfyOung men in our communities could onl
ride on express trains to the devil, and take n
one with them, there would be less to be said
since, aside from these considerations, it
every mans individual right to barter away hi
life and fortune and sacred honor at his ow
price. Satan buys great many of these poe
fellows very cheap, and at short option fc
seller. But every car is part of family trail
The shock and crush of shame and disgrac
must fall on the innocent as we'll as the guilt,
In behalf of the fathers ard mothers an
sisters of the community let general warnr
be made of the case of Edward Stokes. Whe
has romance woven anything SO sad? Wher
in modern communities have been given mo
abrubt and startling variation of light al
shade, from the brightest point of promise al
assured happiness to the depths of darkne
and misery, than those on which the curta
v falls?-A Letter. Writer
Smyrna times., 1873-02-26
P0eITV.
VACCINATED.

What n vile abomination
Is this awful vaccination!
Half the arms OF half creation
Must be scaritied and sore.
Mine is itching, swelling, aching,
Turtures new forever making,
And / wOnder-"IS it taking2"
And l murmur-"What a bore T.
Not word or sign OF pity
Can find in all the city.
Every fool who would be witty
Makes remarks about my arm.
Some, with hearts than icrbergs colder,
In their malice growing bolder.
Seize me roughly by the shoulder.
Just to laugh at my alarm.
Every mortal is my toeman;
Sympathy l win from no man;
But with courage truly Roman.
Bear my misery alone.
Every one who cOmeth nigh me
Finds some way to tease and try me;
Poking. rubbing, iOstling by me,
Wondering how cross I've grown.
Shade of Jenner, long departed,
Had your arm 80 ached and smarted,
Less severe and softer hearted
You'd have been in life below.
Had you knO~n this pain distressing
Which the world is all cOnfessinR.
You'd have lett some mllder blessing
With little less of woe.
Life becomes but void and FriRhtful;
HOrrid visions fill my night full;
Even smallpox seems delightful,
Matched against this little sore.
Would that were dead or dying.
Passed beyond this torture trying,
To some home OF angels hieinR
Where they vaccinate no more.
Smyrna times., 1873-02-26

ANOTHER OCEAN TRAGEDY Loss ota Bark
With AL on Board "A special dispatch to
the New York Times from Newport, r. l.,
announces the wreck of bark and the loss of
all on board, save one, who was picked up by a
Block Island fishing boat The dispatch says:
The vessel was the Italian bark Emile CosteL
Marie, Captain San Antonio Coccorale, with
an assorted cargo of merchandise for New
York. She sank on Wednesday night, about
fifty miles from land. The survivor could not
tell either the latitude or longitude, as he was
but common sailor The bark had sprung
aleak. 1t did not alarm the captain, however,
and he with the rest of the crew, went below
for the night. About five hours afterward tho
man at the wheel noticed she was sinking
rapidly, and Immediately sang out, "Come
this way or you'll be lost" Unfortunately
there were but two others on deck, and through
fright or cowardice they neglected to call the
captain and the rest of the crew. They lowered
the boat but had scarcely done so when the
vessel sank, carrying with her all on board.
The survivor also reports that he believes the
other two who were on deck were picked up by
another Block Island boat but up to this hour
no tidings have been heard from them.
Smyrna times., 1873-02-26

The importance of railroads in the develop
ment of the resources Of the country may be
estimated from the fact that the cost of trans
porting Indian corn or wheat over an ordinary
highway is about twenty eeRts per ton per mile,
while those cereals may be moved upon rail-
roads at one and one. fourth cents per ton per
mile.
Smyrna times., 1873-02-26

Sewing machine agents do not seem to dc
well in japan yet, owing to the people not
being educated up to the standard of patience
required to endure the insults of this class.
Recently the body of an agent was found IN
four pieces nailed to trees with his sample
machine converted into kindling- wood near by.
Smyrna times., 1873-02-26

Did you ever know a good man or a pure
woman utterly ruined by outside attacks upon
their reputation? never did. The abuse fans
the fire of their own furnace and gives them
tie greater hcadway. No true man was ever
put down and kept down while he was true to
destroyed, it is even murder; it is suicide
lLlnLer
Smyrna times., 1873-02-26

Prominent colored persons in Washington
are arranging for an inaugurating ball. on
March 9th. They profess satisfaction at the
admission of their right to attend the white
ball on March 4th, but think it would be better
to have festivity of their own.
Smyrna times., 1873-02-26

An old bachelor, at a wedding feast, had the
heartessness to offer the following toast:
"Marriage-The gate through which the hap
py lover leaves his enchanted regions and re-
turns to earth"
Smyrna times., 1873-02-26
our attectlOnate brother, CHARLES.
=. S.-Please bring me a GOAT.

A good story is told of the students Of an
institute which is located in the New England
States A year or two since just before Lent,
the principal of the school lectured the boys
upon the propriety of abstsining from some
accustomed article of diet during Lent, and
desired each one to write the name of the
article upon slip of paper and hand them to
him the next morning at the opening of the
school, The papers were handed in, and upon
every one was written the significant word
- Hash "
Smyrna times., 1873-02-26

One of Josh Billings maxims is-"Rise early,
work hard an late, live on what you kant sell;
give nothing away aud if you don't die rich,
and go to the devil, you may sue me for
damages"
Smyrna times., 1873-02-26

A Hartford merchant imports rum from the
West Indies, and exports -four on the return
voyage. He considers this returning good for
evil.
Smyrna times., 1873-02-26

A Chicago paper says the women of Utah
have recently altered the photography of their
creed. They now spell it Moremen" instead
of Mormon.
Smyrna times., 1873-02-26

THE STEVENS CASTLE The fine resi-
dence of the late Edwin A. Sevens, at Hobo.
ken, New Jersey, which was partially des-
troyed by fire recently, was the most elegant
private residence in New Jersey, and not in
ferior to any in the United States 1t is
stated that during her late residence in
Europe Mrs. Stevens gathered a rich and
numerous assortment of objects of Uertu and
but recently added them to her already mag
nifcent collection. 1t is estimated that the
paintings, statuary and bronzes with which the
various apartments were decorated would ex-
ceed 100000 in value. Last year the entire
establishment was newly fitted up with carpets,
tapestries and other furniture, made to order
in Europe, and costing nearly $5O,OOO. The
library, which fortunately was safely removed,
with most of the costly furniture, &C., con.
tanned about 1000 volumes, embracing the
collections of thvee generations. Many of the
books were very rare and of great antiquity.
The bed chambers were furnished in the most
sumptuous manner, and denominated according
to the prevailing color in each, as the blue
room" the green room" the "oak room,
&c. To run this vast and magnificent estab
lishmcnt, with its retnue of servants, cost Mrs
Stevens 800, 900 per annum.
Smyrna times., 1873-02-26

A bashful couple in Iowa were married at 8
o'clock in the morning, so that they might
escape the confusing presence OF many friends.
Smyrna times., 1873-02-26
THE
lADY'S FRIEND
Washing Machine !!

1t is said by many ladies that have them in use,
that they very truly named ANY person that has
used the DOIy Machine can tins one lthouI any
difficulty the process of washing is much the same
except that 1t washes much faster. IL will wash about
double the qusnlIIy OF goods at a time 1t will wash
them quicker and cleaner; It only works half hard
as the Doiy or any other machine that takes in as
great bulk OF goods time The family size have
ihe capacity Of washing six sheets three minutes
have washed with the Hotel SIZE eight sheets and
eight pillow in three minutes in public by The
watch. all made OF tOlerably heavy goods What |
say of II am prepared 10 prove by PRACTICAL demon.
straiIOn whenever required TO do so.
It's believed by many that clothing washed in this
Machine will last about twice as long as If washed
on the washbOsrd.
The Price OF this Machine is Reduced TO suit the
times, from SIS TO Si2 at factory, and freigh
added. II freghted All orders by mail promptly at
tended 10 Satisfaction is guaranteed in all cases
Any person not satisfied after using the Machine sill
months. and giving II a fair trial. and have ohe
save that does not work satisfactorily, suci
one can returH 1t, and the money will be refunded
Smyrna times., 1873-02-26

consider the Lady's Friend Washing Machine so
far superior TO the Doy that my DOv Machine is laid
ssde aud is fsr sale at half price REV. DANIEL Sill
Certificates from Persons Living in Smyrna, Del.
would not take one hundred dollars tor my Ladys
Friend Washing Machine, could not get another
o. the same kind. g. D. HAMILTON.
cannot now conceive how should be able to get
along without my Ladys Friend
Mas. DR. WIN. T. COLLINS.
would not part with my Lady's Friend hardly al
ahy prce, 4 could not get another of the kind
] have never seen any other kind OF Washing Ma.
chine that would have. VIM. II. BAGGS.
My wife would dispose Of any piece of furniture in
our house sooner than with her Iady's Friend Wash.
ing Machine. DAVID T. SMTrHERS,
Before got the Lady's Friend il took four women
nearly all day TO do The washing OF my hotel. but
boy twelve yesrs old can do the same amount OF
washing by ten or eleven O'clock aud do the IRON.
ing the same day CHAS E. FOXWELL.
sepls6m
For further information apply to
ASA E. WORDEN, Manufacturer,
Agents Wanted Smyrna. Del.
Smyrna times., 1873-02-26
Hints on Shopping.

1t is poor economy-or rather, no economy at
ALTO purchase inferior fabrics because they
are cheap. Persons in limited circumstances
often commit this error. If calico at ten
cents yard looks about as well as one at
twelve or fifteen cents, the prudent purchaser
will often think it economy to choose the low
priced goods. As it is low priced, she may in.
dulge in yard or two more for ruffe!s or bias
folds, fattering herself that cheap ornamental
ton is an equivalent for fine quality. This
mistake may be seen permeating the entire
wardrobe of many sensible people. This re-
suit is simply this: They never have anything
of really good quality, are always shabby, and
always buying. None but rich people can
afford to buy poor goods This rule applies to
all sorts of gOods-muSlins, cloths, carpets and
table linen. We grudge the time we see
women spend in making up muslins of low
grade for under clothing There's so many
stitches in a shirt And when it lasts one yea
instead of two, as it should, there is just twice
as much work done as need be. Better make
three shirts of fine quality muslin than six of
lower grade Of muslin. just so in fannels 4
fifty cent all wool Shaker flannel will wear tw
or three times as long as your himsy cotton an,
wool stuff few pennies cheaper EspecIall
in family of children, fabrics should
chosen for service that when made up the
may descend from one child to another thu
saving the mother time to stitch into her brai
little embroidery of thought and culture.
: few rules with regard to shopping itself may
in place. First: Have list of articles to
purchased made out in black and white. B
S this means you will be saved from sudde
temptation to buy what is not really necessar.
and forget nothing that you require. SeconC
t Deal only with merchants in whose buSine
: integrity you can confide. Third: In the lor
$ run one always does better to buy at one ar
c the same place than run about for the purpO
/ of hunting up bargains. A regular custom
can often get favOrs denied to an occasion
It purchaser. Fourth: Never buy what "
t don't want simply because it is cheap.
Smyrna times., 1873-02-26
CERTIEICATES.

consider the Lady's Friend Washing Machine 81
far superior TO the DoIy that my Doy Machine is iaiC
ASIDE aud is fsr sale at half prIoe REV. DANIEL SILL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-08-21
APADRONE AT THE BAR.
THE WRONGS OF A STREET MUSICIAN

The WRONGS Of A SlhEEI
The case of Vincenzo Motto, the Italian pa
drone charged with maltreatng boy ana keeping him
in involuntary servtude violation of the law came mp
yesterday before Commissioner Osborn in the United
States District Courtroom. The boy, Joseph was the
only witness called. and testified in reply 10 John NJ
Lewiss questions that he "a years OF age. ami had
been three years this country. He came here with
his master, Vincenzo Motto The prisoner pointed
out by him the man. He then resumed:
lived in the village of Cslveo, Italy. before came
me 10 go to his house he said he would give some
thing and would bring me home next day: went with
him. aud he made walk all night TO get " Naples
whore he took board 0f the steamer, and brought
me- with three other boys TO this country; don't kl0w
where they now we lived IN CrOsbyst., and Motto
made 20 out and play the triangle with other chill
dren the following week lie told me- TO bring home %
cents; Motto was kind the first day, but alter
ward used to beat me for not bringing more money
back; did this five times, and punished me win a
stick and kicked me; he tied up with hands TO-
gether, by rope, that t hurt wrists; OttO then
put the cellar where be kept from evening TIL
morning; L away, month ago. because
had no money to take home; went to sleep the rai-
road cars at the depot; Mrs McMOnige In the cot
tage at Central Park aud spoke 10 her; she gave ne
something to eat and took care VI me- had no Drotners
and sisters at home.
On examination the boy said that after ithe nrs
month he was expected to bring home ST. There
other padrones the house in CrOsbyst, Of whom
was then in Court To the Commissioner the boy stated
that he could not read or write; the master never
taught him spoke 20 him OF death and the gospel"
The examination will DO resumed to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-08-21
THE Usage LAND TROUBLES.
From IN. 81 PasI Piou.er. 1ug. Is.

FTvH IN FluHftf. dtV ID.
Seven thousand pioneer settlers. who have
resided farms on the Usage purchase, covering La
bettes and Neosho Counties In SOUTHEAST Kansas.
held meeting last month at place called Thayer TO
take to defend their homes from the rapacty
of monopoly The lands, until 1885, belonged to the In
diana and by treaty TO be sold for their
benefit Instead OF that Congress voted part Of them
"a donation 10 couple of railroads. and the companies
went through the form OF purchasing the balance at 81
per acre Az the time this took place the whole
iion was covered with FARMS and an Industrious popu-
lafion arriving for livelihood country. The
act OF the Government would sweep and conscate
ali the land which they have long toed and hand
AZ over 20 o body Of SPECTATORS The movement has
been secretly conducted the interest Of ring who
look on swindlng as perfectly legitimate. And now
come the farmers and give notice that they WILL under
no circumstances, give up their homes. but will war on
any authority that seeks to disturb them. They
body of men, too, who know their rights, and will not
besitate 10 maintain them.