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Connecticut western news., 1874-05-08
Ocean Perils.

The numerous disasters which have latterly occurred to ocean steamships are not by any means an indication that the Atlantic has become stormier and more dangerous than formerly. When we consider the great increase which has taken place within the last ten years in the number of steamships the increase in marine disasters does not seem altogether disproportionate and in view of the manner in which many steamships are built and man. aged the wonder is that disasters have not been more frequent than they have been. ..-.&
 The Europe and the Amerique were undoubtedly lost because the process of lengthening to which they had been subjected had been unskilfully done. This fact, coupled with the strong pre- sumption that the captain of the Europe failed to take proper means for the safety of his vessel and the reasonable certainty that the Vile du Havre was lost through gross mismanagement, must seriously shake the confidence of the public in the line to which the lost vessels belonged. It should not, how ever, be forgotten that many of the steamships belonging to other lines have also been heightened, that the vessels of at least one English line are notoriously sent to seq overladen, and that reckless management characterizes perhaps the majority of the steamship lines trading between New York and Europe. The French company can re- gain public confidence by building new ships and placing them in command of competent officers, but unless there is a great reform in the present methods of ocean steam navigation we shall soon hear of accidents to other steamers which will surpass the worst losses which the French company has sus- tained.-N. r Paper.
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-08
A Steamboat in a Tornado.

A New Orleans paper of recent date describes disaster in the following vivid style: "As the well-known and splendid steamboat Natchez was con- ing down the river, gnd while opposite the lower end of Natchez Island, some twenty miles this side of the city of that name, she was struck by terrible tornado from the Louisiana side, which in a second had wrenched her immense chimneys from their sockets, broken all the stanchions loose, cut off the steam pipes, and thrown them in a wreck on the upper deck on the right side, which, giving away with their weight, broke and fell with terrible crash on the lower deck, whence it was tumbled into the river. The officers in charge, even though the tornado struck without 8 moments warning, rushed to their posts, and, clearing the wreck, the pilots stood by the wheel and urged her on to the island. The scene was terrible ill the extreme; the river was one mass of yellow foam, the sky was as black as night, and the wind of such terrific violence that no man could stand against it. In this emergency all rested on the skill and determination of the officers and pilots. The position of these latter was one of great danger. Elevated in frail pilot-house hun dred feet above the river, with it's supports gone, it's stanchions smashed and trembling in every timber, as if it would follow the chimneys, they ex- pected every moment to be hurled into eternity. The smoke and escaping steam rushed through the upper decks almost smothering the pilots and indu- cing them to believe the steamer was on fire. Not a man of them moved, but, clinging to the wheel with ali their strength for twenty minutes, they kept her head to the wind, and running under the shelter of the island, the steamer was safe. The storm subsided as fast as it had risen, and, backing out, the steamer continued on her way down the river."
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-08
Fashion Notes.

English light woolen fabrics are il general favor with Parisian dress makers.
 The lace scarfs are having quite { popular run. Among the new styles are ecru lace, similar to yak in color anG pattern, price $6.75, and the white Spanish ones for $12.
 The size of parasols is much increas ed and far more decided than hereto fore. Very handsome changeable serge silk ones, with fancy pearl handles, sell for $6, $7 and $S.
 It is said that bias stripes, and foun ces cut on the bias, are entirely out o1 fashion. It has been the style of trim. ming so long that one does not give this news without hesitation.
 Floral ornaments were never more varied whole nosegays are worn or the head beetles, flies, butterflies and birds are less fashionable than tufts oi daffodils, primroses, wall flowers and Parma violets. ~
 Someo of the most fashionable shoes now are made of kangaroo skin. One of the features claimed as an improve. ment is that it does not rub of, stretch, or caack. The prices range between $8, $9 and $1O.
 The new bonnets are peculiar, and as rule not at all becoming, no matter how much trimming is put on. Stately matrons look absurd in the spring headgear, and young girls altogether too jaunty to be genteel. .s'.....s
 The newest robe for deep mourning is made with tablier front of drawn double crape; the train and sleeves are of paramatta, faced with crape the bodice is entirely covered with the same, as well as the fraise inside of the collar around the neck. The toilet is called Chiselhurst.
 A double chatelaine braid on the back of the head is newer than the single braid now so generally worn. Smooth hair parted in the middle, and in large waves, is the favorite fashion. Finger puffs are arranged on the back of the head, instead of braid, for dressy cultures.
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-08
A Jury Trial.

A juror in criminal case recently tried at San Francisco said that he .wouln like to agree to verdict of acqulttal, but was prevented from so doing by his oath, which required him to render verdict according to law and evidence. To show his sincerity, however, he offered (being 8 man of means) to draw check for $500, to be applied towards paying the fine, and to request the judge not to impose any Imprisonment. Several other jurors who agreed with him offered to increase the sum to $1 1000, so that the prisoner and hls family would suffer no pecani- ary loss by reason of the verdict. The majority of the jury would agree to nothing but acquittal, and the prisoner will have to undergo a new trial.
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-08
Curious.

If tallow candle be placed in gun and shot at door it will go through without sustaining any injury and if a musket ball be fired into water it will not only rebound, but be fattened as if fired against 8 substance. A musket ball may be fired through a pane of glass, making 8 hole the size of the ball, without cracking the glass if the glass be suspended by a thread it will make no difference, and the thread will not even vibrate. In the arctic regions, when the thermometer is below zero, persons can converse more than a mile distant. Dr. Jamieson asserts that he heard every word of sermon at a dis tance of two miles. A mother has bee n distinctly heard talking to her child, on 8 still day, across water mile wide.
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-08

CHEAP FooD.-Tt is stated that by a careful analysis it has been found that apples contain larger amount of phos- phorus, or brain food, than any other fruit or vegetable, and on this account they are very important to sedentary men who work their brain rather than their muscles. They also contain the aclds which are needed every day, es- peclally for sedentary men, the action of whose liver is sluggish, to eliminate effete matter, which, if retained in the system, produces inaction of the brain. and, indeed, of the whole system, caus. ing jaundice, sleeplessness, scurvy and troublesome diseases of the skin,
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-08
Bronchitis, ,

This is an irritation or inflammation of the bronchial tubes which carry the air we breathe into the lungs. It arises from a cold settled in the throat, from Catarrh extending to these parts, from scrofulous affections and from severe use of the voice. The irritation from this latter cause commences in the ldrynr and gIott1s, which are the organs of the voice, and, extending downwards, produces hoarseness, coughing, and splitting mucous matter. some. times mixed with blood. It is chiefly danger ous from it's tendency to spread into the lungs, and terminate in consumption. It is in the cure of severe and obstinate cases of this disease that Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery has achieved unparalleled success, and won the loudest praise from all who have used it.
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-08

BUa Po1soN.-A strong alum water is 2 sure death to bugs of any description.
 Take two pounds of pulverized alum and dissolve in three quarts of boiling water, allowing it to lie over the fire until thoroughly dissolved. Apply while hot with brush, or what is bet ter, use a syringe to force the liquid in the cracks of the walls and bedstead.
 Scatter also the powdered alum freely in all these places, and you will soon be rid of those insect nuisances which fill one with disgust.
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-08

SINGULAR VILLA wealthy gentle man in New York has added a codicil to his will ordering that after his death h1s body shall be injected with petro- leum, placed in metallic coffin and then deposited in one of the retorts of the Manhattan Gas Company's works. If afterwards no one wishes to inter his ashes they are to be delivered to the Central Park Commissioners, to be used as fertilizing material on one of the flower beds near the music stand.
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-08

HAIL, GENTLE SPR1Na.-Spring is here. We do not depend for our infor- nation upon the wild geese and blue- birds evolved from the inner conscious ness of the Genteel Chief, but upon a surer sign. A boy at Danville, H., has had his skull fractured while playing baseball.
 Hail, beauteous tenant of the tomb.
 Thou hamburger of Spring"
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-08

THE ORIGIN OF CUsToM. The cus- tom of giving the back of the pew in church to the ladies originated in the time of the Indian wars, when the male members of the family always took their muskets to church, when it was of course very proper that they should have the front of the pew, to rush out to repel an attack. Then the inner seat was the one of safety. The men also never kneeled in prayer or bowed their heads, as either was an unsafe posi- tion.
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-08
A DEBT OF GRATITUDE,

MRs. MARY TAFT, of Elk Point Dakota Ter ritory, called at the Worlds Dispensary, Aug. 19, 1878, to acknowledge debt of gratitude due Dr. Pierce, having been entirely cured of Catarrh, complicated with Throat Disease, by the use of Dr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy and pr, Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery.
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-08
The Penn nwANTEn Insurance
THE MORMON WIFE.

A GENTS Wanted for this fearless book. It
 Moman,; ;ertttsn by herse!f-for year. the wife of rious, wicked and star ting Full of thrillipR ad- ventures, humorous and pathetic scenes-the m nost Iasctnattng book extant. Portrait of the snd of leading Mormons-n,en and soonen-L,fe and scenes In Utah. &c. For ci culars, address HART FORD PUBLISHING CO, Hartford Conn
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-08

Decidedly the best remedy that has ever been discovered for rheumatism, swollen or stiff joints, flesh wounds, sprains, bruises, cuts and burns, is Jo7t1lson's Arodyne Linyaeut' We use it, and always recommend it to our friends-Com.
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-08

Pimples, blotches, and other insight ly eruptions of the skin should be gotten rid of as quickly as possible. Dr. Wisharts Pine Tree Tar Cordial will remove all such things by purifying the blood.-Con,.
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-08

We should not hesitate to recommend
 to any friend of ours Parsons Purgatiue Pills;
 they are scientifically prepared, and are adapted
 to all the purposes of a good purgative medi-
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-08

The fact that five million of pairs of SILVER TIPPED Shoes are made a wear shows how those who use them feel about it' -Eon ~
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-08

$ l o A D A Y ,9' Agents can obtain Permanent and Profitable employment for the sale of best seIIn0 article known. County rights free, and exclusiye sale given. Address Wales French Go. Pitts sburgh, Pa. N1TT List of 2OOO Pictures, Frames, &c., M w N pages Wholesale Prices. Mailed on NVsU receipt of two 8 ct stamps G. E PERIEE 4t0tI Publisher, 66 Reade Street, New York
 A gents wanted. 60 new steel engravings Send 25 A cts for samples. J. B. POUCH 6 Co. Warren Pa
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-08

To tell our secrets is folly 10 di- vulge those of others is treachery,
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-08
DIR. RADWAY'S Perfect PQrgatiYe and Regulating Pills,

perfectly tasteless, elegantly coated with sweet en. RADWAY's PILLS, for the cure of all disorders Sf the stomsch Liver, Bowels; Kidneys, BladdeI, ness IndMigesston, M 9ysgepsia, BIiousness Bilio1s Bowels, Piles, and all Derangements of the Internal Viscera Warranted to effect positive cure. Pure y yegetablei containing no mercury, minerals, or deleterious drugs.
 Observe the following symptoms resulting from disorders of the Digetive organs
 Constipation, Inward Piles, Fullness of the Blood In the Head, Acidity of the Stomach, Nausea, Heartburn, Disgust of Food, Fulness or Weight in ing at the Pit of the Stomach, Swimming of the Head, Hurried ard Difficult Breathing, Flnttering at the Heart, Choking Sufocating Sensations when iu 2 Lying Posture, Dimness of Vision, Dots or Webs before the Sight, Fever sRd Dull Pain in the Skin and Eyes, Pain in the Side Chest, Lipbs, A few doses of RADwAY's PILLS will free the sys' tenn from all the above named disorders
 Price 26 cents per Box. Sold by Druggists. stamp to RADWAY co, No s2 Warren st., N. " Information worth thousands will be Sent yon.
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-08
THE AMERICAN BASKET COMPANY
 MaHxz Rr.Ifai1a.

The trade say manuf icture the b. st Basket in the market, madef om Bamboo Rat and Sp,int, con- sisting of the difs ent Ri ds called for Also ufacturers of the Celebrated American Berry Grape Boxes of Ill sizes, at prices to suit the times. Send for Price ILiSr.
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-08

A reliable remedy-w1srAR's BAIsAM.-Com.
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-08
WAUKBSHA WATER. MINERAL ROCK SPRING,
 CURES Dropsy, Diabetes, Gravel, Dyspepsia, Constipation, Jaundiee,
 Bright's Disease,

And sll diseases of the liver aud kidneys This water is now known and sold as 6 remedy for the above diseases in all parts of the world. It is system. It is now being shipped at the folio win prices
 Barrel 40 gal, $12 half do, g; demijohn and jugs 60 cents per gal, package extra; bottles (qts) per toz. Money must accompany the ord CT, ex your Druggist for Waukesha Mineral Rock Spring Water: Address c. c. OLtN CO.,, Waukeshs, Wis, fo orders for the water or for circulars
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-08

CINCINNATI, June II, 1873. O. c. OLIN O., Wsukesha, Wis Having used your water from the Mineral Rock Spring. Wauke- ssiha, Wis, fr the Diabetes have found great re- menced using this water, my physician reported to me the specific gravity If my urine was B, and after using it for twenty days the specific gravity of the urine was reduced to q, showing a great Improvement, and finding great relief in not other waters, but give it as my opinion that the Miheral Rock Spring g is preferable. And do earn estly recommend it to all who afflicted with the disease commonly known as Diabetes.
 Dept. CcIl Int. Rev, No w. ThIrd Street,
 Cincinnati. OhiO
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-08

cures all Humors from the worst Scrof. mla to common BlOtch or Pfmple. cure Salt Rheum or Tetter, PimpIes on Face, BOils, Erysipclas and Liver Complaint. Six to twelve bot SWellfngs and Sores and ali Skin and Hood Diseases. By its wonderfnl PectOral properties it will cure the most the time required by any other medicine and IS perfectly safe, loosening cough, sooth- ing irritation, and relieving soreness. Sold Worlds DisPensary. Buffalo. N. I.
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-08

HUDSON. Wis.,. May 2, 1873 MEssRs. c. c. oLIN & CO.-Dear Sirs: In testi- Water for those suffering with disease of the Kid. neys, would state that had b zen suffering for months with Diabetes, passiDg large quan titles Gf urine, heavy with sugar, and tormented with a distressing thirst. gradually losing flesh and strength and finally the use of my lower linn bs which came almost devoid Of feeling. My phy- time to nve. I had lost all hopes of recovery, when was induced to use Mineral Rock SD ring the use ofmy limbs. and also gained strength and hesh, It has done for me what medical skill could not do. am thankful for returning health. and my prayer is that it may prove to others afaicted been to myself Yours truly,
 MRS. JAMES SANDERS
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-08
FEVER AND AGuE.

FEVER AND AGUE cured for fifty cents. There is not agent in this world that will cure Fever and Agne, and all other Malarious, Bilious Scarlet Typhoid, Yellow and other Fevers (aided by RADWAY,S PILLs) 80 quick as RADWAY4
 FIFTY CENTS PER BOTTLE
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-08

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Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-02-19
A Sh0rt COurtship.

A GERMAN living in Hyde Park, who
had the misfortune a short time ago to
lose his wife, leaving him with large
family of young children to look after and
care for, was in peck of trouble until
last week. He could not get any one
competent to take charge Of his family
and manage the mansion according to his
idea He tried servants, sisters and
sisters-in-law, but it was no go, and he
finally make up his mind to get second
wife-a mother for his children. He
thought of every girl and widow of his
acquaintance, for miles around, but could
not hit upon one that he thought he
could live with congenially. A happy
thought struck him. He had heard of
advertising for wife, and of women in
sorting notices in newspapers for hus-
bands. He invested five cents in a New
York Herald, went home, locked himself
into room, and Immediately went for
the page that contains the personals and
wants After a careful scrutiny he hit
upon a name whose fair possessor he
imagined would make him genial CON-
panion, and his children kind and loving
mother. The next morning after breakfast,
he told his mother, who had then charge
of his household, that he was going to
New York, but he did not mention his
Grand. He carefully noted in his men,
orandum the name and number of the
fair advertiser. He arrived in New York
that night. The next morning after
breakfast he started out in search of the
residence of the woman he wished to
make his companion for life After half
an hours walk he got on the right street,
and when within few numbers Of the
house where the beau ideal OF his thoughts
was living, he stepped into lager beer
saloon to get glass to steady his nerves
and revive his spirits for the trying or
deal. In conversation with his German
brother he revealed the object of his visit
to the city, and pointed to the house
where ashe" lived. His friend remon-
strated with him and told him not to go
there, or else he would regret it the long
est day he lived. He then proposed to
furnish him wife. The offer was accept
ed, and the old gentleman went into his
house and brought forth hale, hearty
lass of the Teutonic stamp. After few
hours conversation, they concluded to get
married, and married they were that day.
He returned the next day to Hyde Park
with his bride, and they are living as
happy as kittens.-Scrant0n (Pa.) Rspu5li-
can,
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-02-19
Incidents and Accidents.

rohn Iepping, of Sturgis, Mich,
MI cbonninr in the woods recently,
saiiaS ! tree which struck his little boy,
eight years old, and killed Nun ins'aiy
The father has become oerangea. ~.
-A,servant girl at Fond du Lac, Wis
consih, recently fell from the second story
of a hen house where she had peen gain
erinc eggs. striking ON her head. she has
become crazy from the effect OF the iaii.
A few DAYS ago, little daughter OF
M Artbhr Elliott, of Lansing, Michigan,
,ras Fatally poisoned by drinking corro-
s;ue sral innate from a bottle which she
had taken without the knowledge OF her
parents. a
--George Palmer, the young man who
suffered the amputation OF his arm
through bite, and in performing which
operatiofl DIR. Reiner, of saltwater, MINI,
became inoculated with poison and died,
has also died.
Fred Grabbe, an Evansville Indiana
dairyman, was attacked by FURIOUS
bull. recently, which tossed him In tne
air and trampled upon him, breaking ms
collsr-bone. The bull was finally driven
off by some of the neighbors with pitch
forks.
--Chas. Helfrich, German hotel-keep-
er. while in blacksmith shop in Ottawa,
HI, recently, watching the shoelng OF a
mule, was kicked by the animal and
Knocked down. In falling, his head
came so violently in contact with lot OF
old iron as to break his skull, and he dled
instantly
Rev. Mr., Lovesee, the pastor OF the
Methodist Church at Maiden, Illinois, was
riding the other evening with Miss Emma
Perkins in a covered buggy near his home,
when, in crossing the railroad track, the
vehicle was struck by locomotive. MISS
Perkins was instantly killed, and Mr..
Lovesee died in half an hour.
"A. Shermer, owner of Touring mill
near Dubuque, was recently discovered
nearly dead, with one of his arms nearly
torn from the shoulder, the flesh pulled
from the arm, and both arms and back
bone broken. He was alone in the mill
at the time, and came in contact with the
gearing, which took in his arm and threw
him around the revolving machinery.
David Roberts, who lived in Noda-
way County, Mo-, recently came to his
death in singular manner. lie was at
sawmill loading lumber, and was behind
the wagon adjusting some plank. From
some cause one of the horses hitched to
the wagon kicked. hitting plank on the
end, forcing it back, and striking Mr..
Roberts in the breast with such force that
he died in few hours.
Two men who have been employees OF
the Michigan Central repair shops at De-
troit for twenty years past were recently
passing the track on their wayto work while
locomotive was pushing three freight
cars across the street Not wishing to wait
until the train passed, as they would be
late at work and probably be discharged,
they ran into an alley through which the
track went, ran around the head of the
forward car and tried to pass out again on
the other side of the train to the street
The passage was too small and they were
both rolled between the Car and fence and
crushed to Jelly. Their bodies finally
fell on the track and were ground up still
more by the wheels.