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Connecticut western news., 1876-03-24
A CaShierad Officer.

A letter is on file in the War depart ment at Washington, written by Captain Geo. Robinson, of Baltimore, to Secre- tary Belknap, on the second of April, aa875, while the findings of the court martial in his case and it's recommenda- tions of dismissal on account of his sell ing duplicated Day accounts, etc., were pending before the department. In his letter, Robinson wrote that he had heard J. s. Evans & Co.,, the post traders at Fort Sill, assert that they had to pay money for General Belknap's benefit, etc., and that he was at that time (April 2, 1875 preparing charges against them for malicious islander" of the secre- tary of war. He continued: "I hon. estly believe that these islanders on your name and acticn are false, and shall bring this firm to speedy justice, wheth- CT am in or out of the army. I shall, if you desire, transmit all the docu- ments entire to you for your informa- tion and for such action as you may see fit to take." His letter explains that these documents consisted of memoranda he had made of things he had heard said by Evans and the other members of the firm. The findings of the court were approved by the President, and Robinson was shortly afterwards cash. tered on the grounds therein stated.
Connecticut western news., 1876-03-24
Domestic Economy.

An economical young man in Chicago, wAo is cultivating the affections of an eligible young woman, and, considers it quite enough to have to pay for theater tickets and supper without going to the expense of hack, has contrived an in genious plan to. satisfy his sweetheart. He turns the conversation upon the frightful prevalence of smallpox and the recklessness with which they are con- veyed to the hospital, instancing case that came to his ears that very day how a young gentleman and lady of the high est family took 8 carriage to go to the theater few evenings before-a carriage that had been employed but few hours before in carrying smallpox patient to the pesthouse, the consequence of which was that they were both smitten with the loathsome disease, the young man dying in fearful torments, and the young woman, if she recovers, which is doubt full, losing one eye and being disfgured for life. By this time that woman turns as pale as she conveniently can, and her hair would be standing on end where it not ute, and so when it is time to go to the theater, and the young man says he will step around and get carriage, she says "Oh, by no means-not for worlds Let us go in the street cars, for we will see so many funny people, and it will save so much more money for us when we go housekeeping" and the young man, after faint show of op- position, yielda: "My darling, oi course if you prefer it, etc.
Connecticut western news., 1876-03-24
A Breakfast which Cost Life.


 J. B. Smith owns place on the East ern Shore, says the Mobile (Ala. ) Register, and had employed there about seven persons. A MT. Deegan, who died lately, had charge of the premises. There was workman there by the name of William Austill, who. seemed dissatis- fled with Mir. Deegan's way of manag- ing things, and who made himself so troublesome and oficious that MT. Dee gan reported it to MT. Smith. William, after having been admonished by MT. Smith, went off, and was heard to say poison every person about the place. water bucket, which stood on the back the water from this bucket for cooking breakfast, and shortly after breakfast the whole party of seven were seized with sudden sickness. William Aus till, the alleged poisoner. was the first one who complained, and told those present that he was going to die. He was immediately seized with the most terrible convulsions, and died in one hour from the time he was first attack ed. A lady by the name of Mrs. Rice came to the mousse that morning ana uTank some water from the bucket and imme- diately commenced vomiting. Mir. Dee gan recovered from his attack-which was very serious and violent one-but was taken with a relapse. Mir. Smith had him sent to the infrmary, where he died. It is strange retribution that the poisoner should have been the first to die. He did not know the cook had used the poisoned water to cook break fast with, or he would not have eaten with them that morning. The remain ing five are out of danger. &
Connecticut western news., 1876-03-24
Spring Silks.

The soft lustrous Louisine silks are imported in low-price qualities for over dresses for the spring. These come in taffeta designs in small checks of white or ecru with black or any dark color, and are sold for one dollar a yard. Good taffeta silks in these patterns are bought for the same price at present, and these should be chosen when the entire dress is made of one material. Louisine silk is preferred for overdresses above plain gros grain.
 Damasse Louisines are new this sea- son. They are imported in cream, black, blue, brown, and myrtle green shades to match the plain silks that will be worn with them. A heavier fabric than this, called serge broderie, is twill ed silk quaintly brocaded in antique de- signs, and also in more recent Louis Quatorze patterns. The ground is in- variably ecru, but the figures are of bold contrasting color. The Henri Quatre brocades shown for parts of costumes are as thick and rich looking as the stuffs used by upholsterers for furniture covers. The oldest time colors are re- vived in them as we'll as old designs. They usually consist of but one color, the ground and figure being the same, but in some of the varieties mentioned above the figure is thrown into relief by being in contrast with the background.
Connecticut western news., 1876-03-24
Spring Fashions for Ladies,

The leading model in spring toilettes will be the polonaise. Thisfor the most part will be made the princesse shape, very long and but slightly draped below and back of the arms. These will be seen a great deal in plain India cash meres, trimmed with woolen fringes of the same shade as the material. Short paletots, half fitting in the back and fastened only at the neck, to hang straight and open in front, will furnish one of the styles for outside garments. These, notwithstanding the effort to re- vive the fashion of wearing black out side wraps with all dresses, will often be made of the same material as the rest of the toilet.
 In linen cuffs and collars for ladies, the high English collar with it's points rolled away in front promises to con- tinue in style through the spring. Bands of solid colors. and plaids, in cambrics or ginghams, edge many of these.
 A stylish fabric in black is the striped damask gauge, with alternate taffeta stripes two and three inches wide. Tafeta stripes are largely taking the places of those of repped silk and satin.
Connecticut western news., 1876-03-24
Effect of Light.

Doctor Moore, the metaphysician thus speaks of the effect of light on the body and mind: A tadpole confined in darkness would never become Q frog; and an infant deprived of heavens free light will only grow into a shapeless idiot instead of 6 beautiful and reasona- ble being. Hence, in the deep, dark gorges and ravines of the Swiss Valais, where the direct sunshine never reaches, the hideous prevalence of idiocy startles the traveller. It is a strange, melancholy idiocy. Many persons are incapable of articulate speech; some are deaf, some are blind, some labor under all these privations, and all are misshapen in al- most every part of the body. I believe there is'in all places marked difference in the healthiness of houses according to their aspect in regard to the sun, and those are decidedly the healthiest, other things being considered, in which all the rooms are, during some part of the day, fully exposed to the direct light. Epi
 denies attack inhabitants on the shady side of the street, and totally exempt those on the other side; and even in epidemics such as ague, the morbid in- duence is often thus partial in it's labors.
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tent of four buildings blown down and three of the inhabitants killed. The little town of shrinkey was almost entirely demolished, and two of the inhabitants were killed and about twenty wounded. The loss of timber and fences will be heavy throughout that sec tion. .... The Norwich [Conn.) poorhouse was destroyed by fire and four of the inmates burned to death. Loss, $15,000; insurance, 5000. Daniel Drew, the veteran fnancier, has gone into voluntary bankruptcy. His edu- cational endowments are all protected by mortgages. The liabilities are put at $60O- 900.
 It is now considered certain that fourteen lives were lost by the burning of the Norwich (Conn. poorhouse. Five of the inmates were wounded, two fatally, by jumping from win dows. .. An Abyssinian army attacked camp of Egyptian soldiers st Goodrah, and was de- feated The next day they made another attack, and were again defeated, losing King Kassa, the grand vizer, six chiefs, and five thousand men. . The Austrian authorities arrested the insurgent leaders Ljubibraties, Petrowich, Fuella and Cesari at Vigvani, will lage on the Dalmatian frontier, near Imoschi. The Mississippi Senate, by vote of thirty-two to four, has found Lieut.. Gov. Davis guilty of the charges as brought in the articles of i'm peachment. Geo. E. Morris, aged seventeen, shot and killed Thomas Leno at Pacific Place. Ark, to prevent him killing an invalid. Morris surrendered himself, was tried, and the killing justified. .Ex-Treasurer Sooy, of New Jersey, was sentenced to prison for three years. ..... The telegrams of one day bring intelligence of the following suicides: Patrick Callahan, at Salmon Falls, N. H., by drowning; Mrs. Ella F. Clark, of Mechanics Falls, Me-, by shoot ing, because her husband, from whom she had been divorced, refused to live with her; Ezra P. Stevens, of Rockland, N. l., by hanging, for fear of arrest for illegal voting; Leopold King, of New York, by taking prussia acid Mrs. Robert Pesrsalls, of Brooklyn, N. Y., by hanging; Hiram Underwood, of Swanzy, N. H., by hanging Mrs. Geo. Clark, of Wood vile, Ont, by hanging. >....D Dr. Aquileo Parrs has been declared president of Bogota by the Congress of that republic.
Connecticut western news., 1876-03-24
A DespOndent Witness.

MT. Marsh, on the train going to Montreal, was acoested by reporter of the Troy Press, to whom he said ssMy friend, I am completely exhausted, and if were not, this is the last subject in the world that I would choose to talk about. I know nothing more that should be given to the public. Had I not been satisfied that the exposure would come, I would have remained silent forever, fled the country, or done anything else that would have kept the subject from the public. Why, it is awful it ruins that family; it will drive me crazy. For years my family and that of the Belknaps have been inti- mate. Mrs. Belknap is fascinating woman and her husband has been one of the most polished and genial of mon. Nobody could resist them. An you will never know what I have sui fered within the past fortnight Sooner than repeat the experience I would die. But don't press me to talk on the sub iect. I can't bear even to think of it.
 I am going to spend few days with my friends to recuperate. It's too late to flee the country now. Nobody car gain by my absence now"
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Raecher on Relknan.

Henry Ward Beecher's sermon Sunday night was partly about Belknap. Men pity the sick, the wounded, the maimed, he said, but infinitely greater should be their compassion for those who have stumbled and gone down into the pit of moral ruin. On every mans lips is the disclosure that affects our government. Every man who loves his country would go back and spread a cloak over the spectacle that humiliates us at home and shames us abroad. Unfortunately it is true, as De Tocqueyille said: s'Every government will be just as rascally as the government will let it be-" It is a sorrow, shame, and & bitter grief that such wickedness should be disclosed in high places. It is not for any of us to blink at transgression. For our safety, for our children's, and for our country s this transgression should be so punished that men will be afraid, who cannot be restrained by any other reasoning than fear, to transgress against the national honor
Connecticut western news., 1876-03-24
Know Thy Opportunity"

The grim monster, death, was stealthily approaching. I could almost feel his hot,
 fiery breath upon my forehead. My faithless goddess Hygeia, had utterly deserted me. Only now and then would Morpheus befriend me, but on this suspicious day, he had deigned to moisten my eyelids with heavenly ambrosia, and slept. As elept, behold, I had 8 dream! I thought that was roaming on foreign soil whither my physician had sent me to recover my health. I was in great metropolis of the grand marts of the world. In one of my strolls ohanced to meet man who had in his hand handsomely bound volume en- titled |" The Peoples Common Sense Medical Adviser" and who said that he was an agent for the sale of the book. The title was such 8 novel one that was impelled to give the work s casual notice: As hastily glar ced Over it's pages, I observed that it contained treatises not commonly found in medical works. But had been too many times hoaxed by appear ances, and determined that I. would have 8 faithful mentor, whispered: "Know thy opportunity ; in that book is thy salvation p I began reasoning with myself Although doubtful and distrustful, yet put forth my hand to take the beck, and To the agent was gone I was miserable. In my agony awoke. Great drops of precipitation were upon my brow. By my bedside was a friend who had called during my slumber to see me.
 Said my friend: "I have brought with me 8 book, just published, which thought might interest you One SlanCe aG tue WOTk, ana was assured that it was "The Peoples Con- mon Sense Medical Adviser, " by Dr. RV. Pierce, of Buffalo, N. Y. Surely, this was the veritable book which I had seen in my dreams. My friend loaned me the work, and every day, as
 my strength permitted, I perused it's pages.
 Although it contained very interesting trea- tises on biology. cerebral physiology, human temperaments, nursing of the sick, etc., yet, being an invalid, was most interested in the subject Of diseases and remedies. believed that had liver affection, and yet more than one medical attendant had pronounced my dis ease consumption, and that would fall with the autumn leaves. In that book 1 found my symptoms perfectly portrayed. I was then confident that had not deceived myself. reasoned thus: Any man who can so truth fully depict my feelings, and apparently under stands my constitutional tendencies, must know just what nay physical system demands. I will trust my case with Dr. Pierce. I will take his Golden Medical Discovery as reconl- mended for my disease" The result is, that after having perseveringly followed the pre- scribed treatment, once again enjoyed the blessings of health. Therefore, would say to the afflicted: "Know thy opportunity" and take Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery QUIs,
Connecticut western news., 1876-03-24
An Unfortunate Masauerade.

A ludicrous incident at 8 recent ball in Denver, Col, is thus described by the Nss0s : Among the masks worn by the burlesque Maennerchor during their stage performance was donkey's head of enormous size, worn by St. Louis gentleman who had just reached town, and was almost an entire stranger here. The mask was unfortunately 80 con- .strucsed that the ewearer, couldn't have seen his sweetheart if she had stood right before him, and consequently he trusted to his comrades to lead him on and of the stage, and also to remove his mask, which was strapped and buckled like pack saddle. They led him on the stage all right, but forgot to lead him off And there he stood, like veri- table donkey, for half an hour, entirely helpless, fearing to move and unable to speak.
Connecticut western news., 1876-03-24
The Wonders of Modern Chemistry, SarsaparIlian and fS Associates. Changes as Seen and Felt ms They Daily
 Occur after Using Few Doses of
pr. Railways SarsaparilIian
 ResoIvent,
THE GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER.

ueianoboly; increase and hardness of flesh and mus
 stTsnsth increases; .Ppstts imPEGyss relish nat tcr % food no moIe sour 1r goSu na n ools oss4 Hs it's S sS urehra without pain or scalding little or no sediment ~ { Marked dimnution of quantity and frequency of involuntary weakening disoharges f afflicted that eaSibted in tho secretine glands and functional haT Fo% nss tSs Ss sSs and the thy. saffron appearance of the skin changed to clear
 $ Those suffering from weak ulcerated lungs or freely the tough phegn or mucous from the lungs, air cells bronchi windpipe. throat oF head diminsh1e hFoughep the syssm stoppage of night & sTsSts snd sSouiders, etc. cessation of cold and chilI. of % ss and M ssdsyyh a1 yhs S1e blood improves in strength and purity disease will d
 hard S resolved away Snd disappeaI. .u.,., ,.. ,oo, ,,,,r,.., ,n, Meroary ostcEsilver, Corrosive snbmate the prinoi pie tn & the M Saye ed and become dsposed in the bones ICnts SsS yhte syengs & vSre9se ] SsnS ss ssS she d
 oss and eHtermnate the virus of the disease the
 
 "a those who are taking these medicines for the of Chronic Scrofuous Syphittc disenses, however slow may be cure feel better and find their gen era health improving their flesh and weight increasing or even Keeping it's is sign that the cure s better or worse-the of the disease Is not Inactive If not arrested and driven from the blood It will spread and continue to undermine the constitution AS as the SARSAPARILLIANm makes the patient feel better" hour will grow better ana in crease in health, strength and fesh.
 The great power of this remedy ts in diseases that threaten death-as in Consumption of the Lungs and Tuberculous Phthiss, Scrofnla, Syphiioid Disease Wasting Degeneration, md Liberation ot the Idnsys Diabees Stoppnge of Water Instantaneous relief a forded where have to be used doing away with the painful operation of using these instrument dissolypR stone in bidder and in all of In dammation of the Bladder and Kidneys, in Chronic cases of Leucorrhea and Uterine diseases
 In tumors nodes hard Jumps and syphilod ulcers in dropsy in yenerea1 throat ulcrs and In tubero of the lungs in gout, dyspepsa rheumatisn rickets disease where the human body hns become complete wreck and where every hour of existence is torture wherein this great remedy challenges the astonshmen and admrnt of the sick It is in such cnses, where all the of existence appear cut oil from the | uufortur by its wonderful, almost supernatural agency -ss the hopeless to new life and new existence this great remedy stands alone in It's
 in the ordinary diseases that Is moro less troubled wth few doses will in most cases and few bottles in the aggravated forms work per
 fhos afflicted with ohronj dseases should purchase q package containing lozen bottles. Price q lQ per dozen $5 per half dozen bottles, or per bot he Sold by druggists-
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pr. sCHENCK's STANDARD REMEDIES.

The standard remedies for all diseases of the lungs ScHENcK's PULMoNIo SYRUP, ScHENcKs SEA WEED TONIC, and SoHENCK's MANDRAKE PILLS and, if taken before the lungs destroyed, speedy effected
 To these three medicines Dr. J. H. Schenck, of Phla- depha his unrvaled in the treatment of pulmonary diseases.
 The Pulmonic Syrup ripens the morbid matter in the lungs nature throws of by expectoraon, for when the phlegm matter is ripe slight cough will throw it of the patient has rest and the lungs begin to heal
 To enable the Pulmonic Syrup to do this, Schencks Mandrake Pills and Schenoks Sea Weed Tonic must be freely used to cleanse the stomach and hver chenck Mandrake Pills act the liver, removing In obstruc- tions relax the gall bladder the bile starts freely and the liver is soon relieved.
 Schenck's Sea Weed Tonic Is gentle stimulaut and alternative the alka of which it Is composed mixes with the food and sourng It assists the dges by tonng up the stomach to healthy condition, that the food and the Pulmonie Syrup will make good blood then the lungs heal and the patient will surely get well if care Is taken to prevent fresh cold.
 All who wish to consult Dr. Schenck, either personally by letter. do at his principal office, of Sixth and Arch Streets, Philadelphia, every Monday.
 Schenok's medicines sold by all druggists through out the country.
Connecticut western news., 1876-03-24
Her Special Attraction.

A brother s0vosot recently rallied Pro- lessor Tyndall upon the subject of his rumored engagement to a daughter of Lord Hamilton. The great scientist didn't deny the soft impeachment. En- outraged thereby his friend pursued the subject with the view of discovering what special attraction could have con quered man who had so long resisted the fascinations of the sex.
 "Is she prettier than other ladies you have seen ?" he asked.
 "No."
 Is she wittier7" ,-.-.
 "No."
 "Is she more cultivated9" ,-..
 "No."
 "What then is her particular charm a''
 "She has less dynamic force," said the professor.
Connecticut western news., 1876-03-24
Important to Persons Visiting New York
 or the Centennial.

The GRAND UNION HOTEL, New York, oppo- site the Grand Central depot, has over $50 ele- gantly furnished rooms. Elevator, steam, and all modern improvements. European plan. Carriage hire is saved, as baggage is taken restaurants supplied with the best. Guests can live better for less money at the Grand Union, than at any other frst-class hotel. Stages and CATS pass the hotel constantly to all parts of the city, and to Philadelphia depot. y
Connecticut western news., 1876-03-24

Pimples on the face, rough skin, chapped hands, saltrheum and all cutaneous affections cured, the skin made soft and smooth, by the use of JUNIPER TAR SOAP. That made by Caswell, Hazard & Co.,, New York, ie the only kind that can be relied on, as there are many limitations, made from common tar, which gre worthless.-Con.
Connecticut western news., 1876-03-24

The general talk is Dobbins' Electric Soap (made by Cragin & Co.,, Phila. ) There never was soap so highly and generally praised. It tells story of it's own merits that cannot be contradicted. Try it.
Connecticut western news., 1876-03-24

: Vegetine," says Boston physician,
 :" has no equal as blood purifier, Hearing of it's many wonderful cures. after all other remedies had failed, l visited the laboratory and convinced myself of it's genuine merit It is prepared from barks, roots and herbs, each of which is highly effective, and they are com- pounded in such manner as to produce as- topishing results"
Connecticut western news., 1876-03-24

Men who fail in business have one thing to console 'em-lots of other busi- ness men are hard up.
Connecticut western news., 1876-03-24
RADWAY'S READY RELIEF

AFFIRMATION OF THE KIDNEYS,
 INFLAMMATION OF THE BLADDER,
 INFLAMMATION OF THE BOWELS, CONGESTION OF THE LUNGS. SORE THROAT, DIFFICULT BREATHING,
 ARBITRATION OF THE HEART,
 HYSTERICS, GROUP. DIPHTHER1A. .--- CATARRH. INFLUENZA. HEADACHE, TQOTHACHE MuMPS,
 NEURALGIA, RHEUMATISM,
 COLD CHILLS, AGUE CHILLS. .~ The application of tho READY RELIEF to ths part parts where the pain difficulty exists wL afford ease and comfort.
 Twenty drops in half tumbler of water will in feW 1ne%ents srEe SIKANMPS SPASMS soUR STQH- RHEA, .DYSENTERX, CoLIG, WIND IN THE BOWELS, and all INTERNAL PAINS. Travellers should always carry bottle of RAD. WAYS RELIEF with them, A few drops in watss will prevent sickness or pains from change of water IT. IS BETTER THAN FRENCH BRANDY OR
 BITTERS AS A STIMULANT.
 Price 50 Cents. Sold by DruSgists.
Connecticut western news., 1876-03-24

Purchasers should ask for the SMITH AMERICAN FeAN Catalogues and dfuaparticulars on application.