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Connecticut western news., 1876-09-15
Women Journalists.

The NesO Century for Women prop erly resents the strictures which have been passed upon women correspondents as the pests of journalism. It says: 's It is not sex that marks the dividing line between the good and bad journal ist, but high principle and fine breed ing. To repeat private conversations; to peep through crevices and listen at keyholes; to blazon abroad family mat ters which do not concern the public; to retail twaddle and small talk about the dress and manners of men and women who are placed by accident in conspicu- ous positions; to indulge in jests and stories whose point is an indelicate in- nuendo, or dippancy that will wound some one, is impossible to gentlemen, and equally so to ladies'" The original Jenkins was undoubtedly man, and he has many sons as we'll as large family of daughters. In England public affairs are discussed in the parlor and dining room as we'll as in the clubhouse and smoking room; women know what is going on in Servia, in Parliament, and even in the law courts. American women as rule know little and care less about public affairs, and naturally when they write for the newspapers run to gossip and dress materials. Happily there are exceptions. Some of the best work in American journalism is done by intelligent, conscientious and able women.
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-15
SerVia.

A pamphlet, lately published in the city of Paris, gives the Servian situation in nutshell. The author says: The Servians, ethnologically speaking, com prise 5000 900 souls, under which gen. eric names may be comprised the people who inhabit Servia, Bosnia, Herzegovi- na, Montenegro, the district of Ragusa, the mouth of the Cattaro, Dalmatia, Is- tria, Turkish Croatia. Sclavonia, the tracks between the Theiss and tine Danube, the district bordered by the Danube near Buda, and lastly the Ban ant. All these people, according to our author, speak the same language, and with the exception of three hundred Bosnians converted to Mohammedan. ism, and of the Servians of Ragusa, Cattaro, Dalmatia, and Istria, who are Roman Catholics, all the other 4, 1000, ,O0( belong to the Greek Church; the 5,0OO,' 900 claimed as Servians by race are divid ed in about equal proportions betweeI Turkey and Austria.
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-15
Rpoouo Mo Gart ? 1871

Dear Sir-From early youth I was in feeble health, troubled with humor in my blood, weakness and debility of the system generally; was unable to labor much, and only at some light business, and then on4y with great caution.
 Seven years ago, the past spring, had severe attack of the diphtheria, which left my limbs paralyzed and useless, so was unable to walk or even sit up. Noticing the advertise ment of Peruvian Syrup concluded to give it trial, aud to my great joy soon found my health improving. I continued the use of the Syrup until three bottles had been used, and was restored to complete health, and have re- mained so to this day.
 attribute my present health entirely to the use of Peruvian Syrup, and hold it in high estimation. I cannot speak to highly in its praise. have in several cases recommended it in cases very similar to my own with the same good results. Yours truly.
 CHARLES E. PRARCY.
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-15
Wise Proverbs.

The harder the wood the higher the polish. One man cries: "There's 8 well;" another one quietly puts pump in it. Prayers and provender never hin- der any mans journey. Experience and wisdom are the two best fortune tellers. The covetous man makes half penny out of farthing; and liberal man makes sixpence of it. Look upon bat tie and picture at 8 good distance. Vain glory is flower which never comes to fruit If folly were pain, we should have great crying in every house. Your looking glass will tell you what friends never will. The man that speaks plain truth is a cleverer fellow than he is gen. erally taken for. The snail looks around his house, and thinks it is the whole world. Those who walk the highway, are always throwing stones at those who walk off the beaten track.
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-15
Anxious for Work.

"Do you know where I could get harvest hand7' "Yes; do you see that man across the road holding the awning post in front of that saloon? We'll, go for him, he wants work" They met and commenced negotiation. "What do you pay for harvest hands7" 1T pay from $1.5O to $2.5O. It depends all on the man." ' We'll, sir, guess am your man; I want work, but whether I work or not depends all on the wages. ," "I live nine miles from here, and if you go out with me in the morning and work one day, then we'll fix the wages satisfactorily. els there cover to your wagon7" "No, sir, no cover, but nice spring seat" "No cover !" yelled the laborer, "do you think I'd ride nine miles in an open wagon to get work in the harvest field 1" Why, you must be sickI Stranger, 'p'll down your vest.'"
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-15
Appreciative Listeners.

A gentleman discovered an exquisite poetic gem, and in the discovery in- vited the attention of two ladies to it. They listened with intent ear while the reader gave voice to the glowing and graceful thoughts of the poet. When the reading was finished, the gentleman turned to his companions for word or look of appreciation. He saw their faces aglow, their lips parted in an in- tensity of feeling, and t'l, ir eyes bright with-what2 Shade of H mer "Look, ihere!" exclaimed one of the ladies with ths utmost eagerness, "that woman "- pointing to lady on the opposite side of the street" has got a poionaise but toned up in the back I should think" addressing her companion, "she'd have good time getting into it when she wanted to dress in hurry. D should think so, too," returned the other, "but it hangs pretty, don't you think so 2"
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-15
The Brutal Prize Fight.

Coroner Goddard, of Philadelphia, and his physician made a post maorte'n examination of the body of Walker, who was killed in the prize fight with Weed on. There was no evidence of internal injury beneath the discoloration of the skin on the chest and ribs, but the left side of the brain was horribly confused. Ali over the brain were pools of coagu- lated blood, and death was pr nounced to be the result of con usion.
 It is generally believed that Weeden's hands were poisoned prior to the fight. An examination of Walkers eyes showed extensive inflammation under the lids, and decay of the iris, which could scarcely have been produced by blows or falls.
 Coroner Goddard is much incensed at the Philadelphia physicians who were at the fight, and who went away, leav- ing Walker to die. It is the opinion of the coroner's physician that had Walker received proper medical care within 8 reasonable time after the fight he would not have died.
 The doctors who made the post n1or- tenn found Walkers body on ice, in the second story of his late residence. His father and mother, aged and quite re- spectable Germans, met the doctors with tears. They said that Philip was good boy, who never drank, and that, had he been let alone, would have been alive yet. They placed the whole blame of 1 the affair on Arthur Chambers, and the taunts of Weeden and Clark. The father said that every day his son would re- ceive messages from Weeden defying him to fight, and asserting that he (Weeden) could whip any Dutchman he ever saw in five minutes. He also said that when his son fought Weeden last fall he had not only been drugged, but that his hands had been soaked in poi sonous liquid, which caused his defeat, and he expressed the opinion that he had also been unfairly treated in the fight that ended with his death.
 A glance at the body showed how ter rible must have been the punishment received. Both eyes were terribly swollen, with black ridges underneath the nose was bruised, and evidently broken; the lips were cut and swollen and on the left side of the head anG forehead were cuts and bruises. Hit body was cut in several places. as were also the lower limbs, evidently caused by falling on the ground. His hands were cut, the skin being torn off the knuckles of one, while both were a black as though they had been steeped in dye. On removing the skull, thu doctors found confusion of blood ol the left side, but no fracture, and the conclusion arrived at was that death hat been caused by confusion of the brain the result of heavy blows. Several o the smaller arteries were found to b. ruptured, and the back of the necl showed an ugly wound.
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-15
PhOtOgraDhing the Baby.

They came at ten A. M. The baby, his grandmother, his papa and mamma and two aunties. They wanted to have his picture taken. The obliging artist got everything in readiness, brought out the little velvet lined chair, in which the babies are usually photographed, and then the trouble begun. The baby s papa wanted to take off it's sack, because it had such pretty fat arm, but it's mamma was afraid that it might take cold. Then one aunty thought it would be so sweet to take off his little stock ings and sit him in big arm chair, but his aunty thought that such perform ance would be very immodest indeed, and conflict seemed imminent.
 Finally it was agreed that they should take the artists advice and strap him up in the high chair. After much ringing of bells the baby was induced to look with favor on the new state of affairs. The artist prepared to take the mega tive; but just at the critical moment the in ant doubled himself across the strap and screamed Justify. His papa jingled the bells anew, the artist set the music box going, while the mamma drew him out of tine chair and his aunty called him ''putzy, utzy title sing"
 Peace being restored, another nega- tive was taken, this time with tolerable success. But one auuty did not like the expression of the face and the msm- ma thought it did not do justice to his eyes. The next time he stuck both fists into his mouth and shut one eye, and the next time his grandma, who had been watching him intently, ran hastily forward and begun shaking him and slapping him on the back.
 It was twelve o'clock and the ther- mometer stood at ninety-ei degrees in the shade, and that artist ground his teeth and looked to see how tar it was from the window to the sidewalk. Three or four more unsatisfactory attempts were made, and at last the baby, who had been taken out of the chair SO many times and was not properly secured, secured, slipped down on the floor with a thump. A grand hubbub followed; everybody screamed, the timid aunty tainted and the papa swore, while the trembling artist, fearing for his life, secreted himself behind screen in the corner, where he waited until he was sure that no bones were broken and then he came forth, saying that he had sud denly been called down stairs to see a man.
 He was so muchrelieved on being told that they would not try again that day that he forgot to live up to his rules and demand "pay when the negative is taken" As they started down the stairs tue head of the family informed him that they would call again in few days, and he has hired small boy tc sit at the foot of the steps and bring him word at their approach, so that he may have time tolock the door and hang out notice: "Gone to the Centennial. ,
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-15

Two DNNERs.-The marketmen of Boston have had a public dinner with out wins, and the Journal says, con- trastingly: There was a class supper, not long ago, in this city, which tho papers. next morning, characterized as brilliant and successful, but they omit ted to mention that some of the young men who attended it were carried away in such a state of intoxication that they made their way back to college lying prone upon the floor of the car.
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-15

Ohapped hands, face, pimples, ring worm, saltrheum, and other outaneous afrec- tions cured, and rough skin made soft and smooth, by using JUNIPER TAR SOAP. Be care ful to get only that made by Oaswell, Hazard & Co.,, New York, as there are many limitations made with common tar, all of which arc worth
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-15

The precipitation to great extent de- purates the blood, that is, it carries off it's inn purities If the pores become obs tructed, those impurities, when they do not remain latent in the circulation, cause eruptions. Tho remedy for this state of things is GLENN'S SULPHUR SOAP.
 Ask for Hills Instant anoous Ii air Dye. *
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-15

At our request Cragin & Co.,, of Phila- delphia, Pa, have promised to send any of our readers, gratis Con receipt of fifteen cents to pay postage), sample of Dobbins' Electric Soap to try. Send of oneo
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-15

Missionaries and others sojourning in foreign lands should not fail to take with them & good supply of Jo7snsonS Anodyne Lt'lirnent It is the most reliable medicine for all pur- poses there is in the world.
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-15

Contagious diseases, such as horse all, glander, etc., may be prevented by the use of S7,eridan's Cdudlry Condition Po'oders. Per sons travelling with horses should take note of
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-15
How They Met.

An interesting meeting between Col onel R. W. Baylor, an ex-Confederate officer, and General B. F. Kelley, of the Federal army, was recently held at the home of the former gentleman in West Virginia. Colonel Baylor was captured during the war by General Kelley's troops. and was tried by order of Secre- tary Stanton for an alleged violation of the rules of war and sentenced to be hanged. In looking over the papers re- lating to the case, which were brought to him for approval, General Kelley be- came convinced that the facts did not justify the action of the courtmartial. Therefore he disapproved of the finding of the court and sent the papers to the secretary of war. The secretary was not pleased with the action of the general and referred the papers to another off Ger, who agreed with General Kelley. This did not satisfy the secretary, and he referred the documents to Judge Ad- vocate General Holt, who said there were informalities in the trial, and the secretary ordered another courtrnartial, which was had, and similar verdict and sentence was the result. General Kelley again disapproved the finding, the sec retary of war again referred the papers to other officers, who this time agreed with General Kelley, and the sentence was annulled. Some time afterward President Lincoln heard of the case, and sent 8 dispatch to General Kelley thanking him for his action in the mat ter, and saying that he was glad to know that an officer of his army had the cour- age to do right in spite of the opposition of courtsmertial and his superior off cers. By the chances of war General Kelley was afterward captured by the Confederates, and, although in no such perilous position as was Colonel Baylor, he received every kindness and attention that it was in the power of that officer tc give. They have not seen each other since the war, until General Kelley and his wife accepted an invitation from Colonel Baylor to visit him in his West Virginia home.
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-15
Cheese Making on a Small Scale.

A young housekeeper, says core spondent, inquiries how to make cheese on small scale. I will send my method of cheese making, which have found to be very good Gut the rennet in small pieces, and fill jar half full throw in two handfuls of salt and fill up with water. Strain the nights milk in tub and add two spoonfuls of ren- net to each pail of milk, as sufficient to form firm curd in half an hour. As soon as the curd will break square across the finger it should be cut in pieces an inch square. Let it stand until morn ing, then dip the curd to drain. Scala the tub, strain the mornings milk, and proceed as before. When the whey covers the surface of the curd dip it. When the cnrds are drained sufficiently they should be scalded by pouring on hot water to raise the temperature to ninety eight deg. or one hundred deg, stirring constantly. Let the curd re- main in the hot water until thoroughly done, then drain and hang in cool place. Proceed with the next days milk in the same way. When the curd is cold chop both together; add one spoon full of salt to each pail of milk. Press lightly at first, steadily following up the pressure until the whole is firmly set | together. The cheese must be turned every day, kept we'll buttered, and rub bed often to keep off the flies. If in- clined to spread, a bandage will be | needed
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-15

Vegetine has never failed to effect 0 cure giving tone aud strength to the rystem debilItated by disease.
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-15
Sneaker Kerl',S Will,

The will of M. O. Kerr, late Speaker of the House of Representatives, de- vises in substance that all of the law books which he shall be the owner of at the time of his death, and used by him as law library. shall be held in trust by his wife for tho use of his son, Sam uel B. Kerr. He leaves all his property, real and personal, in trust with his wife during her life, and at her death, should her son survive her, the property will be bequeathed to him. He also provides that his mother and his wife's mother shall be provided for so far as his wife's ability may permit her so to do. He concludes by most earnestly beseeching his son to cherish always most sincere love of justice and truth, and to make all his aims in life consistent herewith, and they cannot fail to be high and mo- ble. The paper is dated May 27, 1865.
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-15
CA N GER
 CAN BE CURED, All that May be Said to the Con-
 trary Notwithstanding.

The following extraordinary cure of cancer, which ha been pronounced beyond the reach ot medicine by the best medical skill of New England, certainly merits the most profound attention of the medical faculty, many of whom are daily prescribing VEGETINE ia New ng nd, where 1t has already become firmly established and by all classes of people to be the only reliable Blood Purifier:
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-15
Approved Statement.

CHARLEsTowN, Mass, March 24, 1869. MR H. R. STEVENS:
 Dear Sirn the year 1860, while residing at Portland made a,d progress All of the best phJ scians there consulted, without any benefit For period of six it continued to increase and extend. until it ciating pains, until my nose was nearly gone and found 1t approaching fatal termination. Being burnt out of house and home by the great fire of lS Blood Remedy, VEG E FINE, and, suffering greatly, without hope confidence in relet by medictoe finally consented t. try i and only those who havs similar suffering csn realize my feelings wnen after hs' trial, tonnd the open sore commencing to heal. Gaining confidence that toe dsease was being successfully combated by the VEGETlNE (for took other medicine) faithfully continued ts us and I am confident if hsd ussd VEGETINE in the early and saved years of suffering desire simply that others be benefited and attention called to It's use fulnesss and in of suffering humanity only cnee rullv add my testimonial to its entre success in my entirely healed and enjoy good health My rusbsnd joins with me in approyins this statement
 MRS. JOHN PATTERSON,
 ' JOHN PATTERSON. The above statement is from who a great suf ferer for any years trying many physicians and many remedies and finding relief until trying this remedy the vEGErINE. Does 1t not conolusively show the searchpg clea- sing, purifying and healing qualities of tho VEGETINE? Have you any doubt about trying the VEGETINE for diseases of the blood If you have, reference be given to five hundred who have voluntarily given testimony of its cures.
 vegetine Is Sold by all Druggists.
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-15
FARMS AND HOMES IN
 THE NEAR WEST,

The hest. cheRpeSt and nearest Farming Lands ow in che market are the Sioux Ctty St. Paul Rail. road Lands. ip sHUTHERNS N MiNNnEs9TA Nn9 IT r,n.a Sna favorable terms, at low rate of interest," and long Write for particulars It costs but one cent to send ua postal card with your address, and you will receve by refurn mail circulars with full information.
 N. 0. TAYLOR Land Commissioner,
 1RA Dearborn Street, Chicago, Il.
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-15

XAyi.EN WRITING TO ADvERTIBRRs, w pIease say that you saw the advertise, mo mt n thin paper.
The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-05-31
An Exciting Experience.

Mill river, above the upper dam, at
Leeds, Mass, was the theater of an ex-
citing scene, in which Joseph Shearn,
superintendent of the silk mill, was the
leading actor. He was in boat teach
ing his eight-year old boy to row, when
he discovered that his little girl of three
years, who had been sitting in the stern,
had disappeared. Ee at once dived into
the water, and, snatching the child,
SWAN to. the shore, although encountered
by an overcoat and rubber boots.
Arriving at the bank, he was compelled
at once to drop the girl, throw off extra
clothing and swim after the boat, which
was drifting toward the dam. Seeing
that he was not gaining on it, he called
to two men coming down the railroad
track to save the boy. This they we've
able to do by the boats drifting within
reach Of the shore. By this time the
father, who was in the middle of the
river, was taken with cramp and would
doubtless have perished but for the
timely discovery of an upright stake, to
which he clung until rescued by the
men who had secured the boat and boy.
The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-05-31
Lacks q Musical Education.

The La Crosse (Wis.) Sun thus de-
scribes the fddling of Camilla Urso and
the performance generally in that town ::
The fiddler Urso more than carved the
fiddle. She dug sweet morsels of music
out of it, all the way from the wishbone
to the part that goes over the fence last.
She made it talk Norwegian, and
squeezed little notes out of i. not bigger
than a cambria needle and as smooth as
a book agent. But the most agile flea
catcher was Sixteen-fngered Jack, the
sand hill crane that had the disturbance
with the piano. We never knew what
the row was about, but when he
walked up to the piano smiling and shied
his castor into the ring anybody could
see that there was to be trouble. He
spit on his hands, spared little and
suddenly landed stunning blow right
on the ivory, which staggered the piano
and caused an exclamation of agony.
First knock down for Jack. He paused
a moment, and then begun putting on
blows right and left in such cruel man
ner that the spectators came near break
ing into the ring. Whenever a key
showed its head he mauled it.
The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-05-31

or ten nnles, and every modern appliance
for combining the highest speed with the
most perfect safety has been adopted. The
company has built 200 elegant cars, with
engines of the first class ample to move all
trains that may possibly be required.
Centennial visitors will find the Pennsyl-
vania road the only direct route from the
West, North and East to the Centennial
Exhibition, the rates as low as by any other
route, the time made by it the quickest, and
the accommodations for comfort, luxury
and safety unequaled. Careful agents, on
all trains, will arrange for the prompt and
cheap delivery of all baggage, and, for fifty
cents, sell seats in comfortable carriage to
any point in Philadelphia.
Above all, these visitors will be landed at
the very doors of the Exposition, in the
beautiful Centennial depot of the company
represented in the above cut. 1t stands op-
posite the open space separating the Main
exhibition building from Machinery hall,
facing the principal entrance gate and the
Judges pavilion, and in close proximity to
several immense hotels and restaurants. 1t
is $40 feet in length by 100 in width, two
stories high, and surmountsd by six towers.
In design it is tasteful and ornamental,
comparing favorably with the many beauti-
full structures erected for the purposes of the
Exhibition. The first fl Tor contains a gen.