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Connecticut western news., 1874-06-05
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 EH observe the following symptoms resulting rom Disorders of the Digestive Organs:
 Constipation, Inward Piles Fullness of the Blood m the Head, Acidity of the Stomach, Nausea Heart purn, Disgust of Food, Fulness of Weight in the stomach Sour Eructations, Sinking or Flutterng at the Pit of the Stomach, Swimming of the Head, Hurried and Difficult Breathing, Flutterinr at the Heart, Choking or sufocating Sensations when in Lylng Posture, Dimness of Vision, Dots or Webs be- fore the Sight, Fever and Dull Pain in the Head. Deficiency of Precipitation, Yellowness of the Skin and Eyes, Pain in the Side, Chest, Limbs, and sudden Fushes of Heat, Burning in the Flesh.
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 Price, 20 Cents per Box. soli by Druggists.
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Connecticut western news., 1874-06-05
CUSTOMS OFFICERS SALARIES.
IN THE HOUSE.
BILLS INTRODUCED.


 | For the creation of court for the adiudica- | tion and disposition of the Geneva award. Or l dered to be printed and recommitted. To secure anti-monopoly ocean cable commu- nication between Europe, America and Asia by | Wm. Cornell Jewett and his associates. For the establishment of an ocean mail steamship service-American built iron vessels between the United States and England.
 SUFFERERS BY FLOODS.
 MT. Hayes, of Ala, moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill authorizing the Presi- dent to furnish army rations and clothing to the starving and destitute people on the Tom bigbee Warrior and Alabama rivers. MT. Willard, of Vt., suggested that the sufferers by the late inundation in Massachusetts be in- cluded, but MT. Hayes declined to include them. The bill was passed Al to 6S.
 THE Mo1ETY BILL.
 The Moiety bill, as amended by striking out the section for the seizure of books and papers enacted in 1863 as war measure, was passed. During the discussion of the bill Mir. Beck said the Collector of New York has salary of $6,000; the Naval Officer has $5,0OO; and the Surveyor has $4, 800; and yet during this Ad- ministration the Surveyor has received for his share of penalties $159, GOO; the Naval Officer. $162, 2,000; the Collector, STA, 900; and the in former, $491 ,000; making total of $9SG, 900 that has been paid to informers and officials. $6.87 for every dollar of derelict taxes collected in New York, and $149S for every dollar col lected in Boston. The amounts paid to the New York Custom House officials since 1869 as their shares of fines and penalties aggregated $336, 731. The bill as passed by the House cuts off the moiety division by the Govern ment.
 THE THANKING PRIVILEGE.
 After much discussion the resolution allowing the Agricultural Report to go through the mails free of postage was adopted-11O to 68 While this was being discussed members up holding it were accused of favcring the frank ing privilege under it's cover.
 BILLS PASSED. The Pension Appropriation bill appropriating $29, 980, 900 was passed. It contains provision that the pension agents fee of 30 cents for | vouchers and administering oaths | shall be reduced to 20 cents.
 A NEW STATE. : The bill for the admission of New Mexico as | a State coming up as special order MT. Mo | Kee, of Miss, Chairman of the Committee on | Territories addressed the House in support of | the measure. Messrs. Potter and Hoar op- posed, and Kosson, Maynard and Haskins favored the bill. It passed-yeas, 16O; nays,
Connecticut western news., 1874-06-05

Recently, person visiting one of the cemeteries overheard a thrice-made widow, not yet old or homely, who was standing beside three mounds, remarK to a gentleman who is known to have been very attentive to the widow in her youth, "Joe, yoW might have been in that roaO had you possessed little more courage"
Connecticut western news., 1874-06-05

Doe Drsr.-During the Prussian sp,ege of their city many of the starving aarlslans ate their dogs and canine nesn n was found 90 palatable that now a preed of edible Chinese dogs is beino tested py certain philosophical French epicnres. The animals in question are small, entirely hairless, ana fed unon exclusively vegetable food, and are said to taste like rabbit. '"A''
Connecticut western news., 1874-06-05
THIRTY YEARS EXPERIENCE OF
 AN OLD NURSE.

MRS. wNsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP IS THK PRESCRIPTION OF one Of the best Female Physi- clans and Nurses in the United States, and has been used for thirty years with never falling safety and success bv millions of mothers and children from the feeble infant of week old to the adult It corrects acidity of the stomach, relieves wind collie, regulates the bowels and gives rest health and comfort to mother and child. We believe it to be the Best and surest Remedy in the world in all cases of DYSENTERY and D1ARRHGA IN CHILL DREN, whether it arises from Teething or from any other cause. Full directions for using will ac- company each bottle None Genuine unless the fac-simile of CURTIS PERKINS is on the outside wrapper.
 SOLD BY All, MEDTdTNu DnArupaN
Connecticut western news., 1874-06-05

It is often remarked by strangers visiting our State that we show larger propor- tion of good horses than any other State in the Union. This, we tell them, is owing to two principal reasons: in the first place, we breed from the very best stock; and in the second place, our people use Sheridan's Cdudlry Con- dition Po,oders, which in our judgment are of incalculable advantage-Con.
Connecticut western news., 1874-06-05
R., R. R.
 RADWAY'S READY RELIEF. The Cheapest and Best Medicine for
 Family Use in the World!
one 50 Cent Bottle

WILL CURE MORE COMPLAINTS AND rRE- VENT THE SYSTEM AGAINST SUDDEN AT. TACKS OF EPIDEMICS AND CONTAGIOUS DIS- EASES THAN ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS Ex- PENDED FOR OTHER MEDICINES OR MEDI- CAL ATTENDANCE.
 THE MOMENT RADWAY'S READY RELIEF IS APPLIED EXTERNALLY-OR TAKEN INTER- NALLY ACCORDING TO DIRECTIONS-PAIN FROM WHATEVER CAUSE, CEA ~ES TO EXIST
 1MPORTANT.-Miners,F Farmers and others re- siding in sparsey-settled districts where it is dif cult to secure the services of phy ysioian RADWAYS READY RELIEF is invaluable. It can be used with positive assurance of doing good in all cases where pain or discomfort is experienced; if seized with aoarseness, Bilious Colic, Inflammation of the Bowels, Stomach, Lungs, Liver, Kidneys: or with Group, Quinsey, Fever and Ague or with Neural gia, Headache, Tic Doloreux, Toothache Earache: or with Lumbago, Pain in the Back, or Rheumatism: or with Diarrhoea, Cholera Morbus, Dysentery; or with Burns, Scalds, or Bruises or with Strains Cramps, or Spasms The application of RADWAY'S READY RELIEF will cure you of the worst of these complaints in a few hours
 Twenty drops in half tumbler of water will fin A few moments cure CRAMPS, SPASMS SOTTR STOMACH, HEARTBURN, SICK HEADACHE DIARRHGA, DYSENTERY, ,COLIC, WIND IN THE BOWELS and all INTERNAL PAINS.
 Travellers should always carry a bottle of RAD- WAYS READY RELIEF with them. few drops in water will prevent sickness or pains from chanGe of water It is better than French Brandy or Biters as stmulant.
 Sold by Druggists. Price, 50 Gents.
Connecticut western news., 1874-06-05
THE MORMON WTFE.

A GENTS Wanted for this fearless book. It "A com pI ises the Adventures and Ex erienees Qf Woman-sSritten by herseV.for years the wife of q Mormon Prophet-dtsclostng all that is myBte- rious, wicked and startling. Full of thrilling ad- ventures, humorous and pathetic scenes the most fascin atinR book extant Portrait of the Authoress and of leading Mormons, nen and sconeu Life and Scenes in Utah. &o, For circulars. address HART FORD PUBLISHING CO.,, Hartford, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1874-06-05
w1srAR's BALsAM OF WILD CHERRY.-Com.

Johnso'a's -Anodyne Eminent will give more relief in cases of Chronic Rheu- matism, no matter how severe, than any other article known to medical men. Used internally and externally.-C0m
Connecticut western news., 1874-06-05

A UNIVERSAL REMEDY Wishart's Pine Tree Tar Cordial for coughs, colds and bronchial affections stands first in public confi- fence and favor. This result has been ac- quired after test of many years-Com.
Connecticut western news., 1874-06-05
GOOD AGENTS WANTED.

The immense oircul ation of the ChTssttda Union has been built up by dcttue cdnvdseeTs. No other publication compares with it for
 quick and profitable returns. The public eagerness for Mrs. etowe's new story, the popularity of the paper, the friendly support of thousands of old subscribers, the artlstto premiums for immediate deltuerg, light outfit and complete " instructions" to beginners, as-. intelligent persons unusual chances to make money. AlIwho want safe, independent busi- ness write at once for terms oy send $2 for ohromo outfit to J. B. FORD & CO.,, New York; Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, or San NNn0scos
Connecticut western news., 1874-06-05

The Atlantic cable is 8 national bene- fit, so are SILVER TIPPED Shoes for cbi1- dren. Never wear through at the toe. Try them. For sale by all dealers.-Cona.
Connecticut western news., 1874-06-05
THE. AMERICAN BASKET COMPANY.
New Britain, Conn, !,

4NOSV OUHHs9 The trade say manufacture the best Basket in the market: m af fr m Bamboo Rattan and Spiint con- sisting of the different kinds called tor Also man nfacturers of the Celebrated American Berry Basket an" Crate, Verbena and Plant Baskets Grape Box es of all sizes, at prices to suit the times. Se' 1 for Price Lis
Connecticut western news., 1874-06-05

The latest car coupling in Indiana has been g marriage on railway train.
Connecticut western news., 1874-06-05
WE And Our NEIGHBORS"
Is the latest and raciest work by

Is the latest and raciest work by
 Harriet Beecher Stowe, Author of Uncle Torn's Cdbin," "IRe
 Ministers Wooing," My Wtfe and T." and other powerful stories, each the Mter- ary sensation of its period; an this story promises like genuine and 1cholcSome sensation. It bears directly on social topics of interest, embracing the romance of youthful companionships, the bright ness of happy home-life, the spicy com plications of neighbo:hood associations, and such follies and profound domestic tniseries as have led to the widespread Temperance movement of the day.
 Mrs. STOWE is now in the prime of that genius which wrote "Uncle Tom" ripened by years of study and observation. Her novels are immensely popular, "Uncte Toms Cabtn" alone out-selling by hun- dreds of thousands any edition of any original work ever published-sdCe the Bible. Her book two years ago, "My Wtfe and l." outsold every contemporary Such pure and ennobliug story as "We and Our Nctghbors" should be read in every home. This attractive Serial Is just beginning exclusively in tho It
 WeeIcJy FamiJu NeaCspQDer,
Connecticut western news., 1874-06-05
HAYDENSvILLE,

I pointed moment ago to Haydens- vile as the Poma Bridge of Charles Reade's story. It is the village in the centre of the valley. Immediately be-
Connecticut western news., 1874-06-05
THE THANKING PRIVILEGE.

After much discussion the resolution allowing the Agricultural Report to go through the mails free of postage was adopted-11O to 6S. While this was being discussed members up- holding it were accused of favcring the frank ing privilege under it's cover.
Connecticut western news., 1874-06-05

The Pension Appropriation bill appropriating $29, 980, 900 was passed. It contains provision that the pension agents fee of 30 cents for preparing vouchers and administering oaths shall be reduced to 20 cents.
Connecticut western news., 1874-06-05

THIS PRINTING INK v.' p @.as1ss,sFs' %sss os 5, Harper's Buildings, N Y. It is for sale by N N Newspaper Union, 160 Worth Street in 10 fb and 70 lb pAckaUes- Also full assortment of Job Ink
Connecticut western news., 1874-06-05
10! FOR COLORADO!

With it's glorious climate, magnificent scenery, mining mining resources, stock growing, farming and nealth advantages. General sppclal informa. tion given free. Address A. H. FATHERS ON, Fort Collins Colorado. =
Connecticut western news., 1874-06-05

And even the earth, the ground. the
 banks or the conglomerate masses which
 pass for these are difficult of recopni-
 tlon ln the clements which constitute
 them. Great rolls of cloth are inter-
 woven with the debris and the soil.
 Buttons and instruments of brass and
 iron and steam boilers and brick and
 stone and parts of buildings and rem
 nants of household furniture are strewn
 about indiscriminately. Everything is everywhere and nothing can be found. In coming up to my mount of vantage my carriage wheels passed over a beaten and battered waiter"-it may have been of silver for all I know.
 A little further on they ground into fragments triangular piece of marble from some fine lady's dressing case. As l stand here look down upon this fearful scene of desolation, too marvel ous In its sudden transformation to de- scribe it, too terrible in it's inconceiva. ble agony to picture or portray it. As far as the eye can reach. the story of waste, of devastation and death is only varied now and then by an incident a little more terrible than the others or some mad work of destruction little more conspicuously frightful than the rest. The face of nature has complete ly changed in this once happy and smil- ing valley, and every scene reflects the sorrow around it. And the rains which poured down all day long, have made this theatre of death even ghastlier than it was before. With the full un- light it was ghastly enough without the sombre shades of this fretful day. T cannot now attempt to recount the dis asters, beginning with the wife and daughter of Livingstone Bartlett, who were the first to fall victims to the flood, and ending, perhaps, with the little boy whose body I saw dragged out from the meadows below Leeds.
Connecticut western news., 1874-06-05
Colorado for InValidS and Tourists.
Profitable Endowment

Work fer Everybody. Good Wages. Perma- nent Employment Men and Women wanted, Full particulars free.
 Address, W. A. HENDERSON & CO.,,
 Cleveland, O., or s., Loufe Mo
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-12-29
The De witt House, Lewiston.

DIR. S. d. Howe, the proprietor of the Arab
ian Medicines, who was last week holding his
receptions at the Dewitt House, expresses him
self highly delighted with the Dewitt, and
pronounces it second only to the Falmouth
House in the State of Maine. Touched by the
magical wand of its present proprietor, the
house is now perfect in all its appointments;
the rooms have been painted and papered and
many of them newly furnished, the beds sweet
and clean, the halls beautifully carpeted, the
dining room tastefully freseoed, and the silver
ware and table furniture entirely new. The
walters move quietly through the rooms, re-
ceive the orders quietly and fill them with
alacrity, and everything from cellar to garnet
is in the most perfect order, and under the SUI
perior management of Mr.. Wing and his esti-
mable lady, move like clock work. This no.
tice is written without the knowledge of Mr..
Wing, neither does the Doctor get paid for it,
flor he paid his board like any other white
man and asks no favors), but gives this gratui-
tous notice from a sense Of duty to a worthy
gentleman who merits and deserves the pat
ronage of the public, feeling sure that all who
hereafter visit the Dewitt House will find it
one of the best houses in this state, and the
proprietor, Mr.. Wing, one of the few who
know how to keep hotel. naEIr
NELSON & Co. will close out the balance of
their holiday goods at great sacrifice. Those
in search of New Years presents will do well
to give them call.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-12-29

sistants. 1t is suggest ed that the ravine north
of the hospital be fenced and improved for an
airing court for patients.
There are some fifteen insane criminals in
the hospital whose presence is not beneficial to
the other patients. A separate building should
be provided for this class either in connection
with the hospital or State Prison.
The farm operations the past year have been
highly satisfactory. A large vat 42O hogsheads
capacity, has been constructed to utilize the
sewerage of the hospital for the farm. Over
one hundred rods of under drains have been
laid.
The foundations and reservoirs from which
the supply of water is received, have been inn
proved to meet the increased demands. Relig-
ious services have been regularly held each
Sabbath afternoon by the chaplain, Rev. Q. +.
Penny. The income from the library funds
supplies the patients with reading. Amuse-
ments such as the patients will engage in, are
provided, such as music, croquet billiards, &c.
The act of the last Legislature changed mate
rally the organic law of the hospital disband-
ing the officers, and rendering new organ
ization necessary. which took place April 4th:
There was vacancy in the Office of Steward
and Treasurer from December to April, when
Capt. G. B. Lakin was appointed to duties in
the meantime being performed by the Superin-
tendent.
From the report of the Steward and Treas
urer, Mr.. G.. b. Lakin, which has also been
submitted, it appears that the disbursements
for the year amount to $103,91781. Some OF
the principal items of expenses are as follows:
Flour, So, 257 .2s; corn, rye and meal, $2056 81;
sugar, 3,93627- butter, $40, 771.2S; meats, 3d.
82654; coal. $5,457.2S; labor for hospital, $l9,-
200.42.
The receipts amount to $l05, 1927. The
principal are from theistate for support OF pa
tients $34, OO2. 43; from towns and individuals
for support of patients So, 927 48; sale of pork,
S9S5.88; sale of hides, tallow, &C., $450.5
The assets of the hospital amount to $45,-
S59 20; and the liabilities to $6092.72. The
schedule Of personal property shows the value
of stock of the farm to be $6776.50; hay, grain.
&C., $2,O33 40 farming tools and miscellaneous:
SAG, 663.92; total, $50, 66O.27: The net profit of
the farm operations amounts to $2,518.3 8.
! The expense of operating the farm, including
stock, hay, grain and farming tools on hand at
last report l$12,700l amounts to $19,67684.
The products of the farm, including stock on
to SO, 5.22, showing balance for the farm of
S2,5l8,38,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-12-29
Brief JOttIngs.

The paths through the Park are so icy that
passers that way walk on the grass.
Yesterday was good day to take the ice
from the sidewalk.
Rufus Larrabee, brakeman at the Grand
Trunk, slipped and sprained his ankle badly
yesterday morning.
Mr.. Lewis, the Grand Trunk brakeman who
was injured Saturday night, was quite COM
Portable last evening.
1t is not true that Mr.. Ellis stole coat and
carried it away with him.
A boy named David Mahoney was quite seri-
iously injured Saturday night by sliding into
team on Pleasant street.
The feast of the Holy Innocents was observ-
ed at St. Luke's last evening.
There was large congregation in attendance
at Plymouth church Sunday evening, being the
Inauguration of a series of praise meetings at
that church. The exercises began with Christ
mas voluntary on the organ. The next was a
solo for the cornet, with organ accompaniment
which was well executed. The remainder of
the exercises consisted of congregational sing
ing, interspersed with reading selections of the
Scriptures by Rev. Mr. Dole. ss--...r
The Loyal Legion Commandery of Maine
held meeting at the Falmouth last evening,
and made arrangements for perfecting their Or
ganization. The meeting adjourned for two
weeks.
The D. S. DIS gave fine dramatic enter
tainment at Grand Army Hall last evening.
The usual Christmas festival at the Reform
School this evening. Teams for those attend
ing will leave Market Square at o'clock.
About dozen of the regular dodgers at the
station will be sent to the Aims House this
morning. They have become regular bore
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-12-29

The MUsEUM.-Mr. Arnold established him.
self as a favorite in Portland when he assumed
the part Of the Brigand in Fra Diavola, and on
his temperance at the Museum last evening
he was very warmly welcomed. "Behind a
Mask" is play which affords considerable en-
tertainment and which contains some striking
situations; but its chief claim to popular favor
is the opportunity afforded by the operate Sc
leetious for the display of Mr.. Arnold's admira-
BILE voice. He assumes five. different characters,
among them German singer aad French
vocalist, and sings the drinking song from Fam
chette, Swiss song (Zeler Taller), Will-o-the-
Wisp, Largo al Faetotum (from the Barber of
Sevillel and the famous song from Fra Davo-
10, which provoked such storms of applause
when first given by Mr.. Arnold in this city.
As an actor he showed remarkable versatility,
and all his impersonations were characterized
by that ease and naturalness which he inEaria-
bly, displays upon the stage.
The character of Garrick Shakespeare Finn,
the stage struck and warm hearted do-nothing,
afforded Mr.. Calder an excellent opportunity
for the display of his unquestioned ability as
a low comedian.
Miss Victoria Cameron was pleasing as Alice.
Mr.. Bascomb was an excellent Smoothly.
Miss Chppendale was very amusing as Mrs.
Singer; Mrs. Grattan was good Madge, and
Mr.. Lonsdale did the little he had to do credit
ably.
The audience was enthusiastic over Mr.. Ar
nold's singing and acting, and if anything can
be judged from the applause last evening, the
play is destined to have successful run. We
look to see crowded house this evening.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-12-29
western Maine Baptist Social Union.

Western Maine Baptist Social Union.
The annual meeting of this organization was
held at the parlors of the Falmouth House,
last evening. At the business meeting of the
union the former officers were reelected as fol-
lows: President, G. F. Emery of Portland
Vice President, George w. Pilsbury of Lewis
ton; Secretary, H. S. Burrage of Portland
Executive Committee, j. III. Coffin, III. A.
Hart /. S. Starbird, Percival Bonney, NJ. L.
Stevens, all of Portland.
A very considerable addition to the member
ship of the union was made. At the conclus-
ion of the business session the union adjourned
to the spacious dining hall where an elegant
and bountiful repast was served. After the
vands were fully discussed, the company were
called to order by the president, who an
nounced paper upon the ''Political Duties Of
the Christian which was read by Gen. j. P.
Cilly of Rockland. The paper presented no
points specially new, but very pleasantly and
fancifully enforced some familiar truths.
A paper upon the general topic of Christian
craftsmanship was read by Percival Bonney,
esq.,, which was forcible and practical state
ment of the very foundation principles of our
government.
At the conclusion of the formal papers, brief
and pertinent impromptu speeches were made
upon various topics of interest by various cler-
gymen and laymen present. The session was
voted one OF the most interesting yet held by
the union.
The executive committee. announced as the
topic for discussion "The most practicable
method of utilizing the lay element of our
churches lt..-r
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-12-29

A WORD OF PRAIsE.--We have already an
nounced that Mr. Little of Toronto has been
engaged as leading man at the Museum. A
Toronto paper. in speaking of him, says:
The piece produced at this theatre last even
ing was "Robin Gray" in which Mr.. j. q.
Little sustained the principal character. As
an actor he is exceedingly good, and played his
part we'll. He has talents of the highest order,
and what is equally important, knows how to
use them The piece is in some respects diff
ficult one to play but he was equal to it, and
gave the most entire satisfaction.