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Connecticut western news., 1876-08-25
In the Wrong Place.

It was reported to one of the chief physicians in the hospital in the Phila- delphia almshouse that there was a man lying in one of the wards in comatose condition. The nurse for twenty-four hours, and that she doctor said it was probable that the pa powerful narcotic; perhaps he had taken it was imperatively necessary that the at once by some powerful stimulant. Ac- cording]y he directed two of his assist ants to take strong galvanie battery and apply it to the patient until he re- covered. The assistants went into the hospital with the battery, while the nurse stopped for few moments in the bedside they placed the battery on the floor, and barring the patients ankle they wrapped the wire around it. When everything was ready they turned on the current full head. A second later the prostrate form of the patient bounded about four feet into the air, and as it came down upon the bed second shock sent it up again, the patient meanwhile exclaiming:
 Yow-wow-wow! Oh, murder! mur- der-r-r-r-r Oh Oh ! Thunder and lightning! Murder-r-r-r! Yow-wow-wow! Grashusl let up on that! Ow-wow-wow! Another one of them will kill me! Oh, don't do that again..
 When he came down the fourth time the doctors turned off the current, with the remark that they guessed that would be about enough. Then one of them asked the patient how he felt, and at tempted to feel his pull @. But the pa- tient. furious with rage, said:
 "You diabolical scoundrel, what d'you mean by hitching that thing to me in that manner, say?"
 sNow be calm" said the doctor, " it s all right; you'll be better directly
 "But it isn't all right I've mind to knock your head off for blowing me up with that internal machine. What d'you do it for, anyway?"
 My friend, don't excite yourself '' said the doctor. "You've been in a very bad way, and we ran the current through you to bring you back to life. '
 Bring me back to life Why, you must be crazy. Back to life9 I was nc more dead than you were!''
 "Now, keep cool. You have been un conscious for twenty-four hours. Mar cotic poisoning, no doubt. We saved you from an carly grave. It was the closest shave I ever saw. It was, upon my honor.''
 "Wen, we'll, if this don't beat all You took me for the man in warc forty nine. Why, I'm one of the keep CTS of the asylum, and I lay down or this bed for nap. The fellow you're after is over yonder. An early grave We'll, now, have heard of foolishnes in my life, but this takes the rag righ off. And I give you warnin' that if yol come around here with that apparatus again tryin' your experiments on me II wrench your brainpan for you"
 Then the doctors moved of in searc] of the right man, while the keeper wen out to hunt 8 dog to kick in order to re lieve his feelings.
Connecticut western news., 1876-08-25
President WashingtOn's Levee.

At three o'clock the visitor was in- troduced to the dining-room, from which all seats had been removed for the time. On entering he saw the tall, manly figure of Washington, clad in black silk velvet, his hair in full dress, powdered and gathered behind in large silk bag, yellow gloves on his hands, holding a cooked hat with a black COG ade in it, and the edges adorned with & black feather about an inch deep. He wore knee and shoe buckles and a long sword. He stood always in front of the fireplace, with his face toward the door of entrance. The visitor was conducted to him, and his name distinct ly announced. He received his visitor with a dignifed bow in manner avoid ing to shake hands, even with best friends. As visitors came, they formed circle round the room and at quarter past three the door closed, and the circle was formed for that day. He then began on the right, and spoke to each visitor, calling him by name and exchanging @ few words. When he had completed his circuit he resumed his first position, and the visitors, approaching him in succession, bowed and retired. By four | O C1och UAAo SCAOIAoIAJ H"o oNSA' AASoS facts have been learned in general from the "reminiscences of General Sullivan. Mrs. WaShington's levees were every Friday evening, at which occasion the general was always present. It was an oc ,asion for emulous and aspiring belles to essay to win his attention. But he was never familiar his countenauce uniformly, even there. preserved its habitual gravity. A lady of his family said it was his habit, also, when without company, and that she only remembered him once to have made hearty laugh Tn narrative and incident in which she was party. The truth was his deport- ment was unavoidably grave; it was sobriety, stopping short of sadness. His presence inspired veneration and feeling of awe rarely experienced in the pres ence of any man. His mode ot speaking was slow and deliberate, not as though he was in search of fine words, but that ho might utter those only adapted to his purpose.
Connecticut western news., 1876-08-25
SALISBURY, FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, 1876.
His eyes flashed lurid and wild, his

His eyes flashed lurid and wild, his face was pale as corpse, and light foam stood upon his lips.
 Isn't this glorious ?'' he screamed, with another maniacal laugh; fright to the blazing sun, tell you, we are soar ing fast. Look at the gaping crowd be- low. An l ah they can't stay us. There's the old church tower, too, I should say mile down; but where is the spire-the tall spire we climbed up once 'tis gone, never mind 1 Oh, brave bird !'' and he struck the cock with the fiat of his hand, as if to encourage it's flight.
 A terrible thought struck me. My friends reason, SO lately prostrated with brain fever, had left him. was alone with madman.
 This idea was soon confirmed. Again rung forth the shrill hollow laugh, and again Bradney shouted with the accents of delirium
 "Ah! ah! faster and faster See the blood-red clouds above and below us 1! the world is gone There is the sun, a ball of fire, and we are sailing into its very vortex. say, Martin, let US throw ourselves off this stupid bird s back; we shall get along faster without him."
 "No, no, Bradney; I'm tired, and like riding-let us stop where we are, '' I Ireplied, for I knew it was the best way to humor madman, but my words had no effect. With an unnatural chuckle he answered me:
 "No, no, my boy; you promised to follow me, and you shall come off with me, or I'll pull you off by main force. We fly so fast that if we don't take the leap at the samo moment, one will be dropped twenty, eh, thirty miles be- hind"
 He crept toward me as he spoke, still clutching and mouthing. I saw his in- intention. again glanced below; more fearful than ever seemed the fearful depth at my feet.
 Tighter, with the tenacity of despair, I grasped the tail of the gilded bird, but what would that avail against the strength Of a maniac At this moment gust of wind caused the vane to spin round from east to north the sudden blast saved my life. Poor Bradney lost his balance and fell from the giddy height. I saw him sink through the air, strike against a pinnacle of the tower and rebound like ball.
 remember nothing more until I re- covered consciousness, many hours afterward, and found myself in bed.
Connecticut western news., 1876-08-25
A Lovers' Quarrel.

You will find, inclosed with this note of mine,
 Your letters and gifts in their order set |; have kept, as you see, not single line
 To recall what I now would fain forget. Your picture-I never liked the pose
 The ring and chain, and the rest, you know, have placed with care, for, indeed, who knows
 But another will prize We'll, lot it go! So snaps in 8 moment the chain that bound.
 Oh, better, no doubt, to end it thus Than find, too late, as we must have found, That chance alone had united us. You can throw, if you choose, the blame on me,
 As it always comforts man to do: No matter enough if I can see
 That the fault of our quarrel rests with you. Let us never meet-it is better SO; For, after all, being only human, feel to the hesrt-not angry, no, Not angry, but still-an injured woman. P. S.-On the whole, as our letters might Stray to some other than you and me, For just this once I will meet you tonight, | At the usual time, by the sycamore tree. send you here, together with this, Your letters you asked for back again, And pardon it if luckless kiss Has plotted the pages now and then. The curl of your hair, the glove you wore, The mignonette-take back the whole, And with them the faith that once bore, The love and trust of mans whole soul. The past-is there aught remains behind? The future-what hope have you left me
 there? |
 If I go to the deuce But never mind scorn to threaten, to rave and swear. No, no, be happy, as women will
 Before the kiss on their lips is cold That pledges them to another, still
 In the new love lightly forgetting the old. Yes, all is over between us now
 Inever shall look on your face again So go your way with your broken VOW,
 And think no more of-a desperate man. P. s.-In order that you may see
 have kept back nothing not even flower, On second thoughts, to the sycamore tree
 will bring them myself at the usual hour. They have met to utter their last gcod-byes
 And there by the sycamore tree they stand, Gazing each in the others eyes,
 Holding each to the others hand. The letters lie on the messy seat
 Ring and picture, curl and glove While tho doubly perjured lips repeat
 The oft-told tale of changeless love; And over their heads the star of even
 Wrinkles down through the sycamore boughs, Laughing, rerchance, as the hosts of heaven May laugh, to listen to lovers' vows. L.<z4a Ils.I.
Connecticut western news., 1876-08-25
European Turkey.

Dr. Yakshich, of Belgrade, great authority on the subject, estimates the population of European Turkey, exclu- sive of the principalties, at 5000, ,000, of whom 5000. .00O arc Sclaves. Add to this latter 1,50O,000 Servians and Mon tenegrins and we have 4,5H0,000 Sclavcs among a populc tion of 9,5C0,000. The number of Molammedans iS estimated by the same authority at 3,380, GOO, and although these are inferior i'll number to the Christians they possess all the ad- vantages to be derived from holding the reins of power.
Connecticut western news., 1876-08-25
ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE.

The cost of their execution is enormous, and it is believed they will find welcome re- ception as an admira ble feature of the Cyclo- Ledia, and worthy of it's high character. The work is sold to subscribers only, payable on delivery of each volume. It will be coml lete in SIXTEEN LARGE OCTAvo VOLUMES, each con- taining abont 800 pages, fully illustrated with several thousand wood engravlnge, and with numerous colored Photographic maps.
Connecticut western news., 1876-08-25

STEAM" Steam is a great t ing, " remarked a traveller in railroad car to a companion. "So it is" was the reply <; :" 1 owe my fortune to it." Monsieur is manager of company No. '" " An engineer, perhaps ?'' "No, l have lost 8 number of relatives by railroad accidents.
Connecticut western news., 1876-08-25
Captain Kidd.

The famous pirate, Capt. Kidd, ire quented Narragansett in the old days, when distillers, slave traders and pirates were numerous. His landing was al the bar on which the south pier wa built. His places of resort are still shown, and numerous holes in the ground, made by credulous seekers after his hidden treasure, can be seen in Peacedale and other places. A few years ago sword hilt was dug up in a field near the pier, on which was en, graved the name of Artemas Gould, who was one of Kidd s lieutenants. Twenty eight of this crew were hanged on one gallows in Newport.
 A LIVELY RUN.-The Butler county bank, of Eldorado, Kansas, failed, or rather closed it's doors. No cards or ex- planation. Two of the depositors de- handed their money at the point of a six shooter, and got it. The third de- handed his, and got into wrapgle with the president, MT. Gossard, he (Gos- sard) drawing a pistol, and snapping several times. Then the depositor, named Shehan, shot and killed Gossard instantly.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1876-07-06
A Conscientious Voter.

about dis hyar lection bizness, Tze
done laid dcwn a new fatformr said Pete
to some other darkies.
what sort of new fatform is dat?'
was asked by another darkey.
We'll dey amt giving to fool me no
more bout who I'm voting for, dat's howl
said Pete.
What you giving to kno' bout it? You
amt bin to skool since the last lection, an
cont read nohow! returned third darkey.
'Nebber you mind bout my readin', mig
ger; dat don't splain de pint. But I'm
tellin' yer dat when goes to Republican
an gets my ticket. I'ze gwin to make him
read it strait down from de top to de bot
tom
'Wel?' they said.
Den Ize gwin to Dimicrat and Ak him
to read it backward from de bottom up,
an eff dat ticket don't dove-tail at bof ends
like bureau drawer, she don't 60 inter de
box, dat's ALL
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in inviting him to her house on Lucy's ac-

in inviting him to her house on Lucy's ac-
count.
He had been discovered by two energetic
lawyers, who knew of the fortune he in
herited, and was a timid sort of soul though
like most of his nation extremely dapper
and elegant.
Lucy was singularly busy. Neither of
her aunts could understand her joyous
manner, and her constant occupation.
At length, one day about six mouths
after her first visit to Scramble Street, a
meeting of Mrs. Learmont and Miss
Waite occurred. Each was set on her own
plan.
"Lucy, my DEAR" began Mrs. Lesr-
mont, 81 have just arranged party for
Newport, of which l shall take care to
make you the central figure. Count de
Verny, the newest catch, is to be one of
us, and find that he is wonderfully pre-
possessed in your favor, though l never
knew you had met before. This is your
grand opportunity, you understand, SO
don't trihe with it, love !''
al hope may claim the privilege Of
giving you word of advice, as your moth
er was my sister," said Miss Waite. in an
eager tone. "There is one vacarcy fortu-
nately, in our Moral Reform Social Equil
brium REIMBURSEMENT Club and can fully
promise your election, think. 1t is what
l have lived and longed for my dear girl.
Do not disappoint me ~
81 am sorry, dear aunts, that l cannot
please you both, but l will at least be
frank. With my fathers approval, have
chosen husband AMI q mission Aunt
Learmont, used to fancy myself in love
with Clarence de Verny when he was a
dancing master but now that he is count
the delusion is gone. l fortunately found
husband while l was looking for a
mission. You've heard of the wonderful
school in Scramble Street, and Mr.. Hart,
ley?"
GA Sunday scuool is not a . mission p
, cried aunt Prudence.
''Mr. Hartley will! not be a rector ever
! for two years !" exclaimed the other.
! "Yet, with papa's consent, will be his
wife, and help in his school,"
"Mercy on us!' cried both aunts, in q
! breath.
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WHICH HAS STOOD THE TEST OF 40
YEARS.
THERE is NO SORE IT WILL NOT
HEAL NO LAMENESS IT WILL NOT
CURE ACHE, NO PAIN, THAT AFF-
LlCTS HUMAN BODY OR THE BODY OF
A HORSE OR OTHER DOMEST AMI
NAL, THAT DOES NOT YIELD TO IT'S
MAGIC TOUCH. A BOTTLE COSTING
25c., SOC. or s. 90 HAS OFTEN SAVED
TIE LIFE OF A HUMAN BEING, AND
RI STO.ED TO LIFE AMP USEFUL
NESS MANY A VALUABLE HORSE
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The Wrong Woman.

Judge Pitman is one of the Directors of
the public schools. Last fall the Board
advertised for female teacher, with in
structions to applicants to call upon the
Judge. A day or two afterward, Mrs.
Pitman ivertised for cook, and on that
afternoon an Irish girl called at tae house
to obtain the place. The Judge was on
the porch at the time, and when she en-
tered he mistook her for schoolmistress
and said to her;
"DId you come about that pIace?'''
"Ies, sir, she answ ered. -"
so, very well, then; take seat and
III run over few things in order to as
certain what your qualifications are,
Bound Africa"
Bound Africa?"
eff you please, sir, don't know what
you mean"
81 say, bound Africa
"Bou-bou-begorra, L don't know
what ye're referrin' to.
every strange" said the Judge. "Can
you tell me if 'amphibious' is an adverb or
propositions? What is an adverb2"
Indeed, and you bother me entirely.
l never had anything to do with such
things at my last place"
"Then it must have been a curious sort
of an institution said the Judge. "Prob-
ably you can tell me how to conjugate the
verb 'to be- and just mention what you
know about Herodotus."
"Ah, your Honors .jokin' wild me. Be
done wild yo,r fun, now.'
''Did you ever hear of Herodotus?"
"Neyer once in the whole course of my
life. Do you make j. wild eggs?'
"This is the most extraordinary woman /
w. o..~o~.t-.UJ,'- nuruIuruu tue Judge.
GLOW she ever associated Herodotus with
the idea of eggs is simply incomprehensi BILE
Well, can you name the hemisphere in
which China and JAPAN are situated?"
Don't bother me with your fun now,
can wash the China and the pans as we'll
as anybody, and that's enough, isn't it?"
"Dumbl awful dumb Don't know the
country from the crockery. I'll try her once
more. Name the limits of the Tropic of
Capricorn, and tell me where Asia Minor
is located"
81 have brother that's one, sir; chats
all know about it."
"One? One what?''
"Didn't YOU ask me after the miners,
sir. My brother, Teddy works wild EN-"
"And this" said the Judge, "is the
kind of person to whom we are asked to
intrust the education of youth. Woman,
what do you know? What kind of a school
have you been teaching"
"None, sir. What should teach school
for?"
Totally without experience, as 1 sup.
posed" said the Judge.
"Mrs. Ferguso had governess teach
the children when / was cookin' for her,"
"Cookin! Amt you a school olteacher?
What do you mean by proposing to stop
cooking 10 order to teach school? Why, it's
"Begorra came here to the cooks place,
sir, and that's all of it,
"Oh, by George! see now. You amt
a candidate for the grammar school after
all You want TO see Mrs. Pitman.
Maria, come down here minute. thick.
headed immigrant here wants to cook for
you
And the Judge picked up his paper and
resumed the editorial on "The Impending
Crisis. Mar 4deler.
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poetrp.
NlGHTFALL.

NlGHTFALL.
Alone l stand;
On either hand,
In gathering gloom, stretch sea and land;
Beneath my feet,
With ceaseless beat,
The waters murmur low and sweet.
Slow falls the night;
The tender light
Of stars grows brighter and more bright
The lingering ray
OF dying day
Sinks deeper down and fades away.
Now fast, now slow,
The south winds blow,
And softly whisper, breathing low;
With gentle grace
They kiss my face,
Or fold me IN their cool embrace.
Where one pale star,
Ger waters far,
Droors down to touch the harbor bar,
A faint light CLEANS,
A light that seems
To grow and grow till nature teens
With mellow haze;
And 10 my gaze
Comes prondly rising, with its rays
No longer dim,
The moon; its rim
In splendor gilds the billowy brim.
watch it gain
The heavenly plain;
Behind it trails starry train
While low and sweet
The wavelets beat
Their murmuriug music at my feet.
Fair night of June!
You silver moon
Cleans pale and still The tender tune
inthoating, plays,
In moon-lit lays,
A melody of other days.
IT'S sacred ground,
A peace profound
Comes DER my soul. hear no sound
Save at my feet
The ccascless beat
OF waters murmurinc low and sweet.
". ". EI.rJrth. an Scrtbner for JUN
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Dead Drunk.

We learn from The Chiffon Times, that
Jos. W. Schooley, aged about sc years, a
son of S. D. Schooley, of Potter's Mills,
was run over and killed by the cars on
Tuesday night, between Forest and Green.
leaf stations. Joseph IVES an unmarried
man, subject to fits of dissipation, aud as a
broken flask was found near his remains,
be was probably intoxicated at the time of
the accident.
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SEND HIM. TO CoNGREss.-Some time
ago, young agriculturalist and his sweet
heart, just from tue country, struggled into
an attorneys Office situated in the vicinity of
a law shop, and awkwardly inquired if the
Justice of the peace was at home. The
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reading the Commonwealth, and took in
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"Well, you see, Emeline and me want
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"Well, | suppose"
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"That's all right" broke in the attor-
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