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Connecticut western news., 1877-03-02
Something Easily Settled.

A t Youngstown, Ohio, young man and a young lady have made bet. The Vimdicator says: "The girl being Til den man and her lover Hayes man, she made the following proposit ion, which was perfectly legitimate, this be- ing leap year: eff Tilden was elected |, the young man was to marry the girl. If Hayes was elected the girl was to marry the young man. The couple are in terrible state of suspense. Every
 night they each get daily paper sus- taining their political belief, and com- pare notes. They cannot decide who Is to marry which. It appears to be 8 complicated case on the face of the re- turns" Of course he will marry her:
Connecticut western news., 1877-03-02

THE flower born to rise unseen is the flour which rises in the baking pan dur ing the night.
Connecticut western news., 1877-03-02

A NEW ADHESIVE. - An adhesive which, so far as color and durability is concerned, is affirmed to surpass that made from gum arabic, is made accord ing to the following recipe, viz z:-Milk is curdled by the addition of acetic acid (vinegar) and the precipitated casein after being thoroughly washed with fresh water, is dissolved in cold, satu- rated solution of borax. The result is a clear solution of syrupy conscience, possessing upon drying fine lustre, and high adhesive qualities. This ad- uses.
Connecticut western news., 1877-03-02

MOCK GoosE.-Taket two tender steaks, lay one in the bottom of the baking par and cover it with lard or butter; sprinkle over this bread crumbs, we'll seasoned with salt, pepper, sage, and a little onion. Lay on the other steak and prepare it as the first, then pour on a tumbler of water, and bake slowly. Keep it covered until nearly done.
Connecticut western news., 1877-03-02

CAN you tell me when it is that a blacksmith raises a row in the alphabet It is when he makes poker and shove {.
Connecticut western news., 1877-03-02

A CHILD had been taken to funeral. On coming home it says, s'Mother, who were those men holding those cords ?" Pall-bearers, my love-" "When grow up I'll be a pall-bearer." "Why ?" "So's I'll be buried last"
Connecticut western news., 1877-03-02

IN WHAT place are two heads better than one? In barrel.
Connecticut western news., 1877-03-02

IF YOU are in love and don't know how to makeit known, go to your tailo I He will press your suit for you.' '
Connecticut western news., 1877-03-02

WHY is chicken like farmer? Pe- cause both delight in full crop.
Connecticut western news., 1877-03-02

MNCE PIE.-Very rich mince meat. Procure fresh beef's tongue, rub it over with salt, brown sugar and pow dered cloves; let lay three days, then wash and boil slowly two hours; skin it and mince very fine, or take four pounds of the round of beef-reject all fat-boil slowly in a small quantity of water until tender, and mince when cold; shred and mince one pound beef suet, stone four pounds of the richest raisins, two pounds entrants, one pound citron cut very fine, the grated yellow rind of two lemons and two oranges and their juice, two tablespoonfuls of powdered cinnamon, four grated nut megs, one tablespoonful cloves, one tablespoonful mace, and one tablespoon tul ginger, ten pounds granulated sugar, one pound of sweet almonds and one ounce of bitter ones; prepare as for cake; and four pounds of very finely minced tart apples, if you wish (apple is not put in the very richest pies) ; mix all together and moisten with a quart of champagne cider and pint of brandy, or a quart of Madeira wine in- stead of cider, and bake in sweet puff paste.
Connecticut western news., 1877-03-02

/ THE bookkeeper who fell from column of figures is still in a critical state.
Connecticut western news., 1877-03-02

"SING S1NG," shouted the brakeman, as Hudson River train slowed up to that station. ''Five years for refresh ments," yelled passenger with short hair and bracelets, as he rose to leave the car in charge of deputy sheriff.
Connecticut western news., 1877-03-02

PURITY OF VINEGAR.-To test the purity of vinegar, pour out half wine
 glasstul and add ten or twelve drops of the solution of muriate of barytes. If the vinegar is pure it will show no change. If it contains acid it will gradually turn to a milky hue, accord ing to the quantity of acid it contains.
Connecticut western news., 1877-03-02

A FEW YEARS since, at the celebration of an anniyersay, a poor peddler who was present, being called upon for a toast, offered the following :-"Here is a health to poverty-it sticks to man when all his friends forsake him.'
Connecticut western news., 1877-03-02

A LADY writes about the "watery sober moon," when really the moon was full. e
Connecticut western news., 1877-03-02

WHEN a hundred year old man is buried that is a centuary plant, isn't it :?
Connecticut western news., 1877-03-02

DRINK, Pretty Creature, Drink Alice-"Do you know, uncle, that horrid MT. Binks declares you have taken to hard drinking?"
 Uncle George-''Not true, my dear, No! Never drank easier in my life!'
Connecticut western news., 1877-03-02

SARATOGA PUDDING.-Beat together three tablespoonfuls of sugar, two of flour, three eggs and little salt. Stir into them a quart of hot milk. Beat together again and bake quarter of an hour.
Connecticut western news., 1877-03-02

AerOites.-Aerolites have lately at tracted unwonted attention owing to one of them having come down with a thump on Windsor Castle. This in- cident would, however, have caused no surprise in countries where the fall of meteoric stones from the Skies is al most as common as the shower of stones and other missiles hurled by the play ful youths of London from railway bridges at passing trains. In the My sore PrOvences the fall of Brolites is, says a BangalOre epapercommon enough and Dr. Haynes in his Statistical Fr0g- ment On Mysore, drawn up in the year 1900, state that Masses of immense size are said to have fallen from the clouds at different periods. In the lat ter part of Hippo Sultan's reign it is on record, and well authenticated, that @ piece fell near Seringapatam of the size of an elephant, which, by the Sul- tan's officers was reported to produce the effect of fire on the skin of those who touched it; comparison naturally made by persons ignorant of extreme frigidity. It is stated that two days elapsed before it was entirely dissolved, during which time 1t eXhaled such a stench as to prevent people from ap- preaching it. This account is in the public record of Tipoo's reign, from a gentleman of the greatest respecta- bility of character, and high i'll the civil service of the honorable Com pany.
Connecticut western news., 1877-03-02

As-spark iz 8 little thing, but it kan light the poor mans pipe and save the world from ruin.
 Thereis no saying shocksme So muc oh as that which hear very often, "that man does not know how to pass his time." It would have been but ill., spoken by Methusleh in the nine hun dred and sixty-ninth year of his life.
Connecticut western news., 1877-03-02

A MOTTO FOR young lovers: Sofa aud no father.
Connecticut western news., 1877-03-02
Take no other.

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 Sesn n uss oVeT shr.2 years, and for cleanliness and prompt cura- tive virtues cannot be excelled.
 CHILpREN.-N- family can afford to be without Ponds Extract. Accidents, Bruises, Contusions, Cuts, sprains,, are relieved Excoriaticns, Ghafnss,, old Sores, famation, reduces swelngs, stops bleeding, removes discolorations and heals rapidly. FEMALE wEAkMESSES:EeIt always avs relieves pain in the head, nausea, vertigo.
 IN LEUG0RRHGA it has no equal. All kinds of uI- cerations to which ladies are subject are promptly cured. Fuller details in book accom- panying each bottle. PILES-blind or bleeding-ineet prompt relief long it's regular this distressing and dangerous condition. KIDNEY DlSEASES.-lt has no equal for perrha- BLEEDING from any cause. For this is a spec cifc. It has saved hundreds of lives when all other remedies failed to arrest bleeding from nose, stomach, lungs, and elsewhere. RHEUMATISM, NEURALGIA, TeOtI,aehe and Earache are an alike relieved, and often per PHYSICIANS of all schools who arc acquainted with POnd's Extract of Witch Hazel rec- ommend it in their practice. Wehave letters of commendaton from hundreds of Physicians, many of whom order it for use in their own practice. In addition to tke foregoing, they order its use for Swellings of all kinds, Quinsy, Sore Throat, Infiamed TOnsils, simple and chronic DfRrrh1a, Caturrh, 6tor which it1s 0 specific Chiiblains, Frost ed Feet, Stin0s of Insects, Mosquitoes, etc., Chapped Hands, Face, and indeed all manner of skin diseases. T0IlET uSE.-Removes Soreness, Ron ghness, and SmartinR; heals Cuts, EruptiOns, and Pimples. It Tepipes inv}aorates,s and re- freshes,. while wonderfully improving the Complexion
 TO FkRMERS.-Pond's Extract. No Stock Breeder, no LiveryMan can afford to be without it. It is used by all the Leading Livery Stables, York City. It has no equal for Sprains, Har- Scratches, SwellinRs, Cuts, Lac ceratiOns, BleedinG, Pneumonia, Collie, DiarrhGa, Chils, Colds, etc. Its range of actionis wide, and the relief it affords is so prompt that it ib invaluable in every Farm-yard well as in every Farm house. Let it be tried once, and you will never be without it.
 GAuIl0k.-POnd's Extract has been initiated. Thegenuine article has the words Ponds Ex- tract blown in each bottle It is prepared hy the only persons ltvlnK knew how to prepare 1t properly, Refuse all other preparations of Witch Hazel This is the only article used by Physicians, and in the hospitals of this country and Europe. = HISTORY AND USES OF PONDS EXTRACT, in pamphlet form, sent free on application to PONDS EXTRACT COMPANY, eS Maiden Lane, rs New York s..H. ..H.rz ....t..
Connecticut western news., 1877-03-02

To BOIL CIDER.-Take cider that has been made but day or two, and boil it half away. Skim often. Bottle and cork it well. A. mould will form over the top, but it will not injure the cider.
Connecticut western news., 1877-03-02
Warwic. Cecil Co.,. Md. O,

Messrs. $. w. Fowle & Co. ,...
 About one year since I was attacked with violent cough, accompanied with hemorrhage of the lungs, which caused me much alarm. After using one bottle of Dr. WIsTAR's BALsAM OF WILD CHERRY 1 was entirely relieved, and have since experienced no return of the disease. I cheerfully recommend this remedy to the public.
Connecticut western news., 1877-03-02
DOMESTIC.

VALUE OF CoNDIMENTs.-By condi- ments we mean substances like sugar, spices, vinegar, and others that are en- ployed to impart flavor and piquancy to the staple foods. They are usually re- garded as non-essential, and some writers on dietics have gone so far as to condemn their use, unless in rare in- stances and in the most infinitesimal proportions. Like all good things they are liable to be abused, but when properly used they are valuable ele- ments in our daily food.
 Condiments have an important in- fluence upon the process of digestion and nutrition. The mere sight or thought of savory dish s'makes the mouth water, ,"-that is, it makes the salivary glands pour out their secretion copiously, which is an important stage in digestion, especially for certain arti- cles of food. Experiments made upon dogs show that a similar effect is pro duced upon the gastric secretion, and thus the work of digestion is further promoted. The loss of the sense of taste would be not merely loss of enjoy ment, but positive injury to the di- gestive system. The very smell of food may do us good, just as certain odors will restore person who has tainted.
 It does not follow because condiments are useful, that we may not have too much of them; on the contrary, their best effect depends upon their being usedssin moderation. The more decided the flavor of any article of food, the sooner does it pail upon the appetite. It is one of the peculiar merits of French cookery that t1aVOrs are so deliCately blended; no one is specially prominent, and yet by their different combinations a wonderful variety of ofappetizing effects is produced. We Yankees, like the English, are apt to use condiments in a coarse reckless way, and thus miss their finer and more exquisite effects, besides losing much of the benefit that might be derived from them. By nicer care ill their employment, the plainest and simplest diet might be made at once more delicious and more digestible.- Journal of Chemistry.
Connecticut western news., 1877-03-02

SHERIDAN being on a parliamentary committee, one day entered the room as all the members were seated and ready to commence business. Perceiving no empty seat he |. bowed, and looking around the table with droll expression of countenance, said, "Will any gentle man move that 1 may take the chair ?"
Connecticut western news., 1877-03-02

Dispersiors of fPlants.-From statistics regarding the distribution of the flora of Europe, the curious conclusion is reached that those plants having seeds or fruit with special appendages to aid in their dispersion, are generally less widely scattered than those destitute of such helps. The single exception is in the case of seeds provided with tufts of hair-technically termed coma which have a very broad range. The seeds of the willows are furnished with a coma. and so are the milk weeds. Dr. Gray states that these last plants which are ''the most composed of the higher orders," have not wide range in North America. It is also found, from study of the European fora, that plants whose flowers bear but single seed are more broadly distributed than those bearing two or more seeds in each cell. Plants with albuminous seeds somewhat surpass in range theex- -albu- minous seeds, have the longest known vitality, and best bear exposure to sea water. Large genera have slight ly greater dispersion than small ones, and variable species than those not es- pecially so.
Connecticut western news., 1877-03-02

A GENTLEMAN was examining an um- brella and commenting upon it's fine quality. "Yes," said person present, Che fancies everything he sees" "And,. added third party, ,s''is in- clined to seize everything he fancies." |"
Connecticut western news., 1877-03-02

UEO. MI. BEASTEN. 50 cents and $1 bottle. Sold by all druggists. AZ
Connecticut western news., 1877-03-02

. IT WAS Pope who used to swear "God
 mend me-" and, swearing his favorite oatn one day in the presence of a little boy, the boy looked at the diminished and misshapen form of the great poet, and said: s'God mend you, indeed! l think it would be a. good deal easier to make new one." z% $.
Connecticut western news., 1877-03-02

"MAMMA," 1isped the beautiful Sera- phina Seeretia Elloroilia Scram, as she appeared at the breakfast table with her hair in curl papers, "do you think Russian soldiers will trample on the Turkish corn because they consider it an ex-crescent's, ?" .sr
Connecticut western news., 1877-03-02

A TRANcE-ACTIoN-Sleep-w walking.
Connecticut western news., 1877-03-02

The head of bolt is usually. about twice the diameter of the spindle, and of 8 thickness which is generally great er than five -eighths of that diameter.- RanEin.
Connecticut western news., 1877-03-02

Antiquity of Iron.-Accordipg to the Iron Age, a wedge UT plate of iron has been found imbedded iu the great Pyr- amid, the indications being that it must have been wrought in the age of Cheops, placed by some authorities so far back as 5,400 years ago. This makes the use of iron about 2,5OO years more ancient than it is supposed to be, and affords oppurtunity for explaining ed hieroglyphics on porphyri, granite and other hard stones employed in the construction of Egyptian pyramids, temples, and tombs. How these could have been cut before the age of iron has been a puzzling question to many. Further investigation may show iron to have been ill use 6,000 years ago.
Connecticut western news., 1877-03-02

SALT should be given regularly to every animal except poultry. Pigs should have only very small quantity {; one ounce weekly, to each full grown one, is sufficient. Horses, oxen and cows may have one ounce daily. and sheep may be supplied with all they will con- sume.
Connecticut western news., 1877-03-02

"HAvE-YoU,'' said he, as they finished wslit by the chaste beams of the watery moon"-was Cat home' upon the neighboring shed, "have you much of that sort of music?'' "Yes," answered Benedict, as his gaze followed refiec- lively the final wreath which sfso grace fully curled" toward the ceiling, "yes, good deal; Thomas is prolific com poser; think that must be o-puss 999." :"
Connecticut western news., 1877-03-02

WHEN flies are about, the Husb a,ad- man recommends to take the crystals of carbolic acid and make weak solution which apply to horses. just enough to wet the hair, and no flies will trouble them. The wash will not discolor the hair. If there are any skin diseases it will be beneficial. There is nothing better than this wash to destroy yer min that annoy horses and cattle.
Connecticut western news., 1877-03-02

STORE pigs should have clean, dry pens, and be fed upon mixed food. The causes of most of the diseases affecting swine, are corn, corn, corn. continually :; and filth uninterruptedly. Corn is an imperfect food, containing too much carbo- -hydrates, and not enough nitro gen and phosphates. Along with wheat or rye bran, roots, milk and occasion ally some chaffed and moistened clover hay, corn is well enough; but mixed diet, dry, clean bed, an abundance of clean water and good ventilation, are necessary if one would have healthy pigs.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-07-13
FLOATING HOSPITAL EXCURSION.

How many arc thorc aboard to-day, inquired q
HERALD representative Of Mr. wswali as the Floating
Hospital OF st. Johns Guild steamed up the Hudson
yesterday morning aust l,076 all told. the largest
number VIC have carried this year." the reply.
There wcro quite u number down stairs yesterday,
and altogether II was busy day for the
Indy managers. There we're very III
babes than usual, but not many ~
this timo last year Ono little thing was 80 Ill that
the physician IN charge feared that would die inside
OF an hour; instead OF that II began to revive with
the fresh ur. and wont home. II not well. certainly
great deal better Ono mother, very nicely dressed,
win two very nicely dressed children, tat in quiet
corner by herself, and II was very evident from her
Appearance that sho had better days In
saiion with OF the ladies sho SAID that this
the first summer that she bad not gone
with her children, but that her
husband was out oil business and they woro 20
poor that she had to keep the children 10
these Trips both children III. but greatly
improved by the sail On tho homo trip one Of The
many brgs on the rivcr got into unpleasant xmity
with tho barge, but no harm was done. though the
peaceful air US nothing short OF sbIpwrcck would
excuse. No accidonts have ever happened on board
Tie hospital barge, wncu Is all the more remarkaOo
when takcs mo consideration the class Of people
VINO form tho cxcursonis Tor they they are the most
bundering ana must eastiy frightened ~ tho commu-
nlty. a small boat always follows up the barge, aud
man is stationed In the stern OF the barge In Of
accident but his position has, so far, been snocura
Yesterdays excursion was given through the bounty
OF George A. ClaFk Brother, OF tho Newark Thread
cursions annually. Tho tug was donated BY the Ne
uonai storage Company.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-07-13
THE INDEFATIGAELE CLUB.

CITIZEN BADLY BEApEN Tor DAEIN0 10 ASK
A PoILcEMANs NUMBER.
Justin wcrthcimber, a merchant was arrested in
West Twenty street, on Wednesday night, by
Orlccr Gcrow oil the twenty ninth precinct and wns
locked up in the Thirteth street station house all
night When he was arraIgncd yesterday, IN Jefferson
Market Court, the officer sworc that Mr.. wcrthcnbcr
drunk when he arrested him. aud he also charged
him with Indecent exposure. Judge Wandcl looked
at the prisoner and seeing he very respectable
looking man, asked Tor his explanation OF the
charge MT. Wcrtbciinbcr denied the oiccr's state.
ment altogether, and said that he never drunk
his life and furthermore, tina, he was dubbed and
otherwise abused by the oftcer Tor having tho au.
dscity 10 AJAX Tor his number In act tn, gentle.
mans statement was that he was standiGg near tree
IN Twenty sixth street, near sixth avenue. Oh Wcdncs
day night, when Officer Gerow came up and said,
'Movc on or l Will kick the head on you" 1hd
officer then took him by tho collar anc
demonstrated aud asked Tor his number, whcr cupo n
the officer beat him sround the body and logs with his
club, and dragged him along Sixth avenue toward tho
station house. Near Twcnty.ogath street the gentle
man saw Trend ri his, and he called OH him to wit
ness The outrage. He was reminded oil his posi-.
ton, however, by u sudden jerk OF his collar that
threw MIN TO the ground
II tod the officer or three tines, y said Mr..
Werthcimber In conclusion, 'tbat was no burglar
nor thicf, and that there for dragging
me In that manner along the street. but II was all Of
no use. am sore all over the body from tho treat
ment have received aud have no redress, ana ask
70 DC discharged that may 10 to my home at once.
~ believe your story, SIR" said Judge wandeli.
vcrcIy ut this occr's hands, and he has undoubtedly
exceeded his duty" The Judge then proceeded ~
give Oihcer Gcrow quiet lecture on what his duties
turc II hc was not more careful no would DO made 10
suffer severely for his rocklessncss
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-07-13

THE SHEPHERD MILLIONS.

Tho heirs of tho sl2 600, 700 left by Robert shep.
herd aud now in the Bank oi England, are putting IN
their claims daily. Mr. George W. Northcdgc, who
has been empowered 10 labor in the interest OF the
claimants informed HERALD reporter yesterday that
he had received highly important communication
from tho London solicitors. Messrs Cunlife IL Benu
mont in reference to the clam. Tho cniet account
ant Of the bank has informed the solicitors that
the money deposited part Ia stock ami cash
and government investments ana he HANDED TO tho
solicitors form OF letter 10 be hllcd out by hers
THIS form IL fnl and explicit and must show beyond
all the right and title OF the claimant tu share IN
the money before tho Bank OF England officers Will pay
II them On e. DOC, 900 there will DO duty TO
be paid by the claimants Of go, $50 Proofs and ccrt
cates OF deaths, births anu marriages OF tho shepherd
family must be lett AT tho ofco OF Mr.. Northcdee No
~ Court street. lie has prepared a geneaioe-
ical treo, descriptive OF the many branches
OF the family which he will retain at
his Office for the spccton OF such cla mants as may
prove their right 10 recognition by positive proofs
Copies OF the otter from the London solo tors nave
been forwarded to Mr. Edward b, Bryce the counsel
NJ Washington, ana everything ~ working admirably
the oil tho shepherd hers. thus far about
forty families OF descendants OF Robert g. Richard s.
and John $. shepherd have come TO the front; and
within The last two weeks Mr.. Northcdgo says he has
received $50 letters from shepherds IRON all parts OF
the country. Another meeting Of the heirs Will 10
held 10 few days