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Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11
Iowa Unthrift.

The Des Moines Qowa) State Repor- ter publishes long article entitled as above, one paragraph of which, typical of the whole, reads as follows:
 "While we produce that which brings but little, we are all the while consu- ming that which costs much-and not only that which costs much, but is i'm p6fted. Not only are the pioneer prices of corn and of all our staple products gone with the days of their time, but we are also a more expensive people than we used to be. We eat daintier and costlier things, wear finer and more expensive clothing, and put on, gener- ally, forty per cent. style. When we come to our senses, and look at it, there is not grocery store in Iowa, nor dry goods nor clothing store, in the goods proof of the causes for the times we are now upon. We may run the gamut of few of these many causes. Take one shelf of grocery store. Corn in cans where raised? Not in Iowa, where corn and land are so cheap, but in New York, where land and corn are high; corn starch, for laundry and the table, also from the East; strawberries in the can, not raised in Iowa, where strawberries are raised almost as easily as weeds, but in the East-and along with strawber- ries, raspberries, and all the small fruits; beans, too, imported into State where they grow by the acre, and by the hun dred bushels to the acre; pickles from New York and New England, and even from old England itself, in none of which places can cucumbers be raised as easily or as cheaply as in Iowa-and so on runs the list of imported common things till the Iowa eye grows tired of the parade of importations.
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11
Humanity in War.

r We have an instance of humanity in the war of 1796 between France and Austria. It is related of the Archduke Charles that when hastening from Bo- hemia to take command of the Austrian army, he met, near the scene of late action, large number of wounded sol diers, both French and Austrian, who, in the haste of retreat and pursuit, had been abandoned where they had fallen. The only horses at hand which could possibly be used in removing these help less sufferers were attached to the artillery.
 "Let the cannon be left behind," said the humane prince, ''and let these poor fellows be saved" And when one of his generals demonstrated, he added, d,-"No, no,-let it be as I have ordered. The life of one brave man is better worth preserving than fifty pieces of ord nance" '..
 When the French General Moreau, into whose. hands the cannon thus aban- doned had fallen, learned the motive which had prompted the Archduke to make the sacrifice, he ordered the whole to be restored, observing that he should be unworthy of being the opponent of his imperial highness if he took advan- tage of so noble an act of humanity.
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11
Substitute for Milk.

It may not be generally known to our readers that Prof. Justus V. Liebig has not only devised plan for making an extract of meat for invalids, and soup to replace the mothers milk in rearing infants, but that he also turned his at tention to dumb. annimals, and invented a sort of food for young calves. The results of some experiments made with this food, upon farm near Eyrichsho- fare, described in 8 letter to Baron Liebig, from which we learn that, not only do calves grow and do well on this food, but that pigs also do well on it, and that diarrhea is entirely prevented by it's use. The proportions given by Baron Liebeg, are as follows: 280 grams, second grade, wheat flour is mixed with with four iters of water and two of milk, and boiled; two liters more of milk are added, thirty-six grams of potash solu- tion (two parts bicarbonate of potash in eleven parts water), and 280 grams of ground malt. It is put in warm place and stirred for half an hour, then boiled up and strained through gauge.
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11
In the Arctic Fields.

A correspondent writes from Mani stee, Michigan, under late date: "Your correspondent occupied the same seat in the stage from Pentwater to Mani stee, yesterday, with Capt. David Coch- rane, of the propeller Messenger, con- corning which there has of late been so many stories going the rounds of the papers. The vessel is now off Little Point Sauble some ten or twelve miles, in a solid field of ice, extending in all directions as far as tue eye can reach. In fact Lake Michigan appears to be almost entirely covered with ice. The boat left Grand Haven on the 20th of January, I think, with weather fair. The captain says he had gone but a short distance before the ice became too solid to break through, and the boat was put about to return to Grand Ha- ven, but field of ice had pushed in along the shore, and the boat was soon shut in on ansides. They had on board coffee, sugar, tea, rice and dried apples, and fuel enough to do their cooking and keep them warm. Completely shut in, they drifted with the fields of ice for several days, in sight of land, going ashore occasionally for what they need 
 shore, and hoping if he could get into Muskegon or Grand Haven, the captain and all the crew set to work cutting Q channel into her stern. Forty-eight ly released the boat and started south in good spirits, but all the harbors were closed, and the wind changing closed the ice in upon them again. At this time there was considerable danger of being crushed; fortunately, the boat was lighted and rose with the pressure. But one hole was knocked in her, which was not large, and a new plank was af- terward put in.
 con the 9th of February those on shore lost sight of the vessel, and for fourteen days nothing was heard from her. Everybody thought she had been crushed by the ice and gone down with. all on board. The first news to the con- trary was brought by the captain him self, who came ashore over the ice, six miles below Whitehall, reporting that they were all right and about twelve miles off land. He had on a pair of kid boots and his feet were swollen badly. He immediately went to Milwaukee to report the condition of the vessel and facts of the case. There are fifteen On board, including one passenger, an old man, who seems to enjoy himself, and had no notion of leaving the boat. The captain says the crew deserve the greatest praise for their behavior. Not one has attempted to leave without per mission, and as for abandoning the boat, they have never thought of it. He considers that she is quite safe, and is going back to her tomorrow. As soon as the ice breaks up he will, with ordinary good fortune, bring her safely into port"
 Since the above report the steamer arrived at Milwaukee, having been blocked in the ice sixty-seven days.
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11
How to Be Somebody.

Don't stand signing, wishing and waiting, but go to work with an energy and perseverance that will set every object in the way of your success flying like leaves before whirlwind. A milk and water way of doing business leaves man in the lurch every time. He may have ambition enough to wish him. self on the topmost round of the ladder of success, but if he has not the go- aheaditiveness to pull himself up there, he will inevitably remain at the bottom, or at best, on the very low rounds. Never say can't, never admit there is such word; it has dragged its tens of thousands to poverty and degradation, and 1t is high time 1t was stricken from our language; but carry whole lexicon of cans and wills with you, and thus armed, every obstacle in the way of your success will vanish. Never envy your neighbor his success, but try and become like him, and as much better as you can. If at first you don't succeed, don't wilt down with despondency and I can't, but gird on the armor of I can, and my word for it you will.
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11
The (" Medicated TOwel."

The Patent Office has recently issued papers to California lady, the inyen;, ton consisting in rather a novel method of applying medicine externally, for the tho benefit of certain class of patients, R s o%s Gf s assd g'S' a ds Rsa hs peFsen ewe after bathing, and, it is claimed, is medicated with such substances, and by such process, that it will arrest cutaneous diseases, paralysis, and local affections, while it imparts at the same time healthful action and glow to the skin and frees it from bad humors. A towel prepared in the manner specified in this patent will, it is said, retain its medical virtues effectively during two months use, when the process of medi- cation has to be repeated.
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11
The City by the Sea.

Somewhere an ancient city stands,
 A beautiful city by the sea, And moss-grown gables seem to frown From the pointed roofs of the houses brown That line the streets of this quaint old town,
 Of that city by the sea. Never sound of clamorous strife
 Disturbs this city by the sea; But calm and sweet is the tranquil day The white sails ride on the the moonlit bay Or slip their moorings and float away
 From this city by the sea. -s. .-. Sometimes at eve, when the tide goes out,
 troop of children, glad and free, Gambol and shout-a merry band Or over the shining, sea-wet sand, Go two young lovers hand in hand,
 From this city by tho sea. Often and often I sit and think
 Of this beautiful city by the sea, s-s.." Till see the flush of the crimson sky, And the youthful lovers, fond and shy, And the snow-white sails as the ships go by
 Past this city by the sea. Is it picture--sr dream s
 Whose haunting memories come to me Or did I somewhere, long ago, Pace the shining sands when the tide was low Hear the murmurous sea-waves ebb and flow Did see the crimson sunsets glow, And watch the white sails come and go ----
 Past this city by the sea?
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11

hammock, lcunged about and had good feeding, fresh birds eggs, elephants eyes and roast giraffe. People that eat men do not live entirely on cooked memo, that is great delicacy.
 Shoulder of children with sharp sauce," said the Princess's mother, "is the most delicate"
 The Professor was tired of it all and would rather go away from the wild land, but he must have his flea with him, for that was his prodigy, and his bread and butter. How was he to get hold of him? That was no easy matter. He strained all his wits and then he said: @
 "Now I have it."
 "Princess's Father grant me a favor. May I summon your subjects to present themselves before your Royal Highness? That is what is called @ Ceremony in the high and mighty countries of the world"
 Gan I, too, learn to do that ?" asked the Princess's father.
 That is not quite proper" replied the Professor "but shall teach your wild Partnership to fire cannon off. It goes off with bang. One sits high up aloft, and then off it goes or down he comes."
 "Let me crack it offl' said the Prin- cess's father. But in all the land there was no cannon except the one the flea had brought, and that was so very small. -.....-..
 CT will cast bigger one!" said the Professor. "Only give me the means. must have fine silk stuff, needle and | thread, rope and cord, together with cordial drops for the balloon, they blow one up so easily and give one the heaves they are what makes the report ill the cannon's inside"
 "By all means" said the Princess's father, and gave him what he called for. All the court and the entire popu- lation came together to see the great cannon cast. The Professor did not summon them before he had the bal loon entirely ready to be filled and go up. The flea sat on the Princess's hand and looked on. The balloon was filled, it bulged out and could scarcely be held down, so violent did it become.
 CT must have it up in the air before it can be cooled of" said the Professor, and took his seat in the car which hung below. But I cannot manage and steer it alone. I must have skillful companion along to help me. There is no one here that can do that except the hea."
 .sI am not very wiling to let him." said the Princess, but still she reached out and handed the flea to the Profess sor, who placed him on his hand.
 "Let go the cords and ropes," he shouted. Now the balloons going" They thought he said the cannon" and so the balloon went higher and higher, up above the clouds, far away from the wild land.
 Thelittle Princess, all the family and the people sat and waited-they are waiting still; and if you do not believe it, just take Q journey to the wild land every child there talks about the Pro lessor and the flea, and believes that they are coming back when the cannon is cooled of but they will not come, they are at home with us, they are in their native country, they travel on the railway, first-class, not fourth !; they have good success, 8 great balloon. Nobody asks how they got their balloon or where it came from; they are rich folks now, quite respectable folks, in- deed-the flea and the Professor!- .Scribner's Monthly.
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11
The RalstOn Inclined Railway.

At the head of the Lycoming Creek valley, near Ralston, in Pennsylvania, is the inclined railway to the Mcintyre coal mines, which serves to carry the coal from the pits to the railroad at the foot of the mountain. The lower terminus is situated but short distance from the track, and few steps carry the visitor to the bottom of the slope. As we enter the shed built across the rails, an empty car starts out and goes whizzing up the hill. Directly another car starts into view at the top of the in- cline, meets the up-going car midway, thunders down with increasing momen- tum, and shoots past us into the valley.
 What is that cavity for p we ask, referring to a depression under the track inside the shed. The starter im- forms us that it is where the bumper goes in to let the car pass on, and just then, an empty car being hauled up from the siding, he pulls 0 signal wire communicating with the other end of the road. The stout wire cable in the middle of the track begins to move, and heavy wedge shaped mass of timber comes up from the cavity, broad end first, strikes the car with shock that sends 1t some feet up the slope, and stops it on it's return. It saves the trouble of hooking and unlocking the cable, we are told, and is much safer. When it arrives at the bottom of the slope, spring changes the gage of the wheels it then runs along a narrow track into the hole, and the car passes over.
 At the invitation of the starter, we enter thes empty car. The signal is given, and before our equilibrium is re. covered from the jerk that nearly upsets us, we are rushing up the slope. The cable sliding over the rollers produces 8 whirring sound that makes our fierce l motion seem all the fercer, while the steepness of the descent and the absence of visible motive power combine to heighten the effect of the ride. The mountain seems to grow beneath an6 above us, as the valley expands and deepens below. We stop on the verge to look down a thousand feet beneath
 and then, jumping into a loaded cal which comes swiftly by, we begin the descent. The speed is great, but there is no fear-inspiring rush, no blur o. objects hurtling past. We look out into the valley 1t rises slowly sas w descend, and that is all. Not until VI shoot through the shed and out upo1 the level, do we realize that our motion has been particularly rapid or peculiar
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11
The Manufacture of Kid Gloves.

Gloves are made of goats skins, and their value depends upon the quality of those skins, and they, in turn, upon the place where, and the food upon which the goats are reared. The noun tain goat has the fairest and best skin, while the fat-land goat is somewhat inferior in quality, The hair is remov- ed by tanning, which process occupies about four weeks; the skin is then handed to the "scraper," who smoothes and equalizes the body of the frbric. It is then dyed, which causes shrink age of the pores, after which comes the process of softening. The cutters and sizers prepare it for the girls to sew, and they are furnished on an average of two pairs for each workwoman per day. They are then carefully packed for shipment. Thus, before the gloves can be put on shipboard, there are nine processes needed. Ef8
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11

THE CHESS PLAYER. Ten or fifteen years ago Paul Morphy had won the honor of being the best chess-player in the world-a perfect master of the game. Not only in our own country did his skill challenge universal admiration, but in England and France unbounded praise was accorded to him. Modest in demeanor, he received all honors bestowed upon him with unassuming courtesy. One of his most wonderful feats was that of playing eight games at the same table while blindfolded. This was performed at the Cafe de Ia Re- gence, in Paris, whither noted men were drawn from all parts of the Con- tinent to witness his marvellous per formances. But Paul Morphy returned from his triumphal tour wearied and disgusted with chess, and he has since steadfastly refused to make public exhibition of his wonderful powers.
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11

FREES ON THE PRA1RE.-Hon. Igna- tius Donnelly urges the planting of trees along the roads on the prairies, as the best protection against such loss of life as occurred in Minnesota. Says he "I remember last fall driving with horse and buggy, in the face of Q fierce wind, from Hastings to Farming ton, over the prairie. At one place the road is planted on both sides with cottonwoods and willows {; and when we entered between these rows of trees, it was like driving into barn the roar of the wind ceased at once, and the whole condition of the atmosphere seemed changed. If the poor men and women who perished in the late storm had travelled upon roads so protected, they would be alive to-day to add to the prosperity of the community by their industry.
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11

DRAINAGE. A farmer of the old English school has declared in public that he thinks draining nowadays is like the old system of breeding, which was thought the cure for all diseases. He considers the drains run off much of the strength of the soil, while in that state of solution most conducive to vegetation. He believes that if drains were made upon the level across-feld, and not with declivity, they would dry the surface soil and retain the moisture and juices after droughts ; but they would require to be deep.
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11

As an evidence of the reverse tide of trade, in some localities, the statement of Buffalo produce merchant is in- teresting. He states that few years ago he shipped yearly to Milwaukee from 1000 to 1,50O cheeses, and to Chi cago 2,500. Now, instead of shipping to either place, he is shipping largely from Milwaukee to Buffalo. The cheese industry is rapidly becoming one of the most important in Wisconsin.
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11
GnnneetiMt M'esterm gelps.
Advertising Rates {:

Special notices, unusual designs, and adver- tsements set in double column, or to occupy fixed places, 25 per cent additional to regular rates.
 Advertisements must be plainly marked the length of time desired, or they will be contin- ued and charged for until ordered out.
 Notices of Marriages and Deaths free of ments 10 cents DOT line.
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11

Swift said the reason that certain university was learned place was, that most persons took some learning there, and few brought any away with them, so it accumulated.
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11

The man who laid aside his flannel because the almanac said spring has come, was seen at one of the drug stores hunting up patent medicine to cure the rheumatism.
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11

A Baltimore judge has ruled that death by delirium tremens may invali- date life insurance policy.
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-11

To love is the only thing that can fill up eternity.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1873-10-09
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Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1873-10-09

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Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1873-10-09
SUMMONS.
IN THE DISTRICT couET OF TIL

IN THE DISTRICT COTET OF TIRE
Il Second Judicisl District Of the State of Ne
yaGa. in and for the Comfy % CTmsby.-MAkY
KEMP, plaintiff, VS. JOHN NIP, defendant.
Action brought in the District Court Of the
end Judicial District Of the State OF Nevada in
and for the County CT Ormsby. and the COM
plant filed in said County of Ornnsby. in tie ofice
Of the CLERK Of said District Court.
The State Of Nevada sends greeting to JOHN
KENT, defendant.
}ou are herfby rtcuirct, To appear in en- action
brought against you by the above named plaintiff
in the District Court Of the Second Judicial Dis
rrict of the State Of Nevada, in aid for the
County of Orlnsby, and TO answer Tie complaint
file ID therein, ON or bG1Cre the first Monday in
Move mbtr, A. L. 1873.
The said action is brouSh. to obtain q decree
Of divorce from tie bends Of n4trilnoay here
tofore and now existing be, veen you and said
plaintiff: and decree that Plaintiff have the
guardianship. education. care and control CT
ELIZA ANA KEMP, aged three years, the
daughter Of yourself ana Ior. Said rlzirtif
alleges that You deserted her, wilfuily. more
than two years since; and that you have tailed
child: all Of which mere fully appears from Ler
complaint en- file in said Court
And you are hereby notified that II Won fail to
aplear and sllswer the said complaint as abovs
required, tie said plaintiff VIII apIly 10 said
Court for the relief prayed for in htr complaint
- Given under nly hand and the seal
z 3RsS. Of the District Court of the Second
49, Judicial District of the State OF News
da, IL and for the County Of cru.sby. this 5tb
day Of August, in the year Of our Lord one
Thousand eight hundred and veIity-thIee.
T. J. EDWARDS. Clerk
THoaAs WELLS, Plaintiff s Attorney.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1873-10-09
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

OFTICK OF THE COUNTY ASSESSOR,
OEMsBY COUNTY. NEVADA, J
CARSON CITY. June I'd. 1873.
A LII PERSONS LIABLE TO PAY
"A State ard County Taxes, for tie year
1878 are hereby Eetifsd that the annual pcll-
tax Of four dollars, for the Of the State and
County due from each male resident Of this
State over twenty-ore AID under sixty years Of
age is NOW DUE AND PAYABLE to the
County Is, ssor or LIS Deputy. srd all are ey
pecici to psy said tax, VIXEN called ufon. Ano
also that The taxes en- the personal property:
persons who 90 rot own real estate within the
County of sufficient value 70 secure the taxes
both heir real and personal property, are due
and psytbl WHEN tie same is assessed.
The laws provided for the collection Of the
aLove mentioned taxes will he strictly enforced.
j. p. WINNIE,
County Assessor.
e Office in the County Building. jeS-tf
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1873-10-09
SEALED PROPOSALS.

sCCTICF Is EsiEBY GIVEN THAT
~ Sealed Proposals will be received by the
undersigned 'Ip to 10 o'clock A. NJ on Saturday,
S-:Sb-r IL. lS.:i. for the building Of a County
Rad lsaiiing from EI1pre Cit, to the Brunswick
Mil, n Ormsby County. in accordance with
plan. and SPECIFICATIONS en- exhibition at tie
store of James Morris, Esq. in Empire.
By order Of the Beard of County Commission
rs, orriSby county. New
oI-ti TT. EDWARDS. Clerk.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1873-03-28

~ bostonian writes to the pa
Ea nS regretfully; Thirty years
/? oeef-steak, oysters, and
achen supper, with cream toast
tu ISt ttoilee, and 'tiXins' generally,
III III H0t twenty-five cents head,
u (ha. park Seal brandy. or any
|asa aei brandy, was only six cents a
||ass.ahd |as a large bottomed cut
IaSS tumblers at that"