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Connecticut western news., 1878-07-18
Attachment of Newspapers.

Some one who seems to know about the relation of good newspapers to the family writes as follows:
 "The strong attachment of subscrib- CTS to we'll conducted newspapers is full. ly confirmed by publishers. Stop my paper words of dread to beginners in business, lose their teror after a paper has been established for. term of years. So long as paper pursues just, hon. orable and judicious course, meeting the wants of it's customers in all respects, the ties of friendship between the sub scribers and the paper are as hard to break by an outside third party as the link which binds old friends in business or social life. Occasionally defects and errors in newspaper are overlooked by those who have become attached to it. through it's perusal, for years. They sometim es become dissatisfied with it on account of something which has slipped into it's columns, and may stop taking it but the absence of the familiar sheet at their homes and offices for few weeks becomes an insupportable privation, and they hasten to take it again, and possi- bly, apologize for having it stopped. No friendship on earth IS more constant than that contracted by the reader for jour nal which makes an honest and earnest effort to merit its continued support. Hence conscientionsiy conducted paper becomes favorite in the family"
Connecticut western news., 1878-07-18
Jewish Statistics.

Some interesting facts bearing on tb growth of the Jewish faith in the Unitd States are contained in the report rsal in Milwaukee before the Fifth Councl of the Union of American Hebrew Con- gregations. This organization is mainly composed of Western synagogues, although it seems to be rapidly gaining recruits in Pennsylvania and in othe1 Eastern States. It appears that thit body includes some 80 congregations embracing upward of ,OOO contributing members, and owning real estate lex elusive of burial grounds), valued al $1, ,660,OO0. Their expenditures during the past year, not including the sums devoted to building, exceeded a quarter of million of dollars. The same report presents 8 condensed statement of statistics relating not merely to he Union, but to the whole Jewish popua- tion. This valuable summary embodes the returns from 1,OO3 different placs. 223 synagogues with 12,OOO membes, and property valued at $4, ,6OO,OOO. Te real estate and funds belonging to te colleges, hospitals, and other publ institutions under Hebrew control as appraised at more than $1,7OO,OO Some 13,0O0 scholars receive religios instruction under 652 teachers ve may add that the whole number of Je7s residingEin the United States is saidto fall very little short of quarter of a million.
Connecticut western news., 1878-07-18

The fallacy of curing rupture by trusses has been fully established by the experience of the past ages There is certainly truss that will radically cure confirmed rupture, that can be truly considered, Ii worn any length of time, other than injurious.
 What is the truss but half-hoop gripping steel or iron band provided on each end with pads to press simultaneously upon the back and abdomen! What must be the effect of the pads Are they not heating and debtatng to the back and walls of the abdomen Is not the ceaseess force of the main spring bearing these pads toward each other attended with fearful results Look for a moment into the structure of
 man. the location of the organs and you will say with us that the kidneys, the bladder the tendons, the spleen the vertebre, and the lumbar regions must or later be seriously affected by the continued pressure of the tss and manhood destroyed ere the victim has reached the prime of life.
 Let us see from the following example F1ll TOT instance a sack, as the abdomen IS hheo ana clasl it with one of these socalled radical cure trusses and won will see the terrible indentat1ons made by the pressure. It is in this way that the constant severe embrace or grip of the truss exhausts the muscular hbre and nficts irreparable injury upon the organs, completely destroying their functons | in a word making the young old, and the old | useless. f' ,.5.@.f ..s .. f' t'. .'s. -'
Connecticut western news., 1878-07-18
MARKET NOTES.
NEW YORK MARKET

The wholesale New York market quotations show: Beams.-Prime $1.57116a1. 60; fair to good 1.45G1. 55 per bushel.
 Bsstter.=N. Y. sold at 1sc. for choice in pails, and 16d18c. common to good. Western sold at 19c., and the common Western a 5asc.
 Cheese.-Factory fancy s1lc.; do. fair 7;c farm dairy, prime 10G111ac.; and do. fail 9a1O EgqS.-Qustations ranged from 1Sc for or. and Pennsylvania.
 Fzour.-Superfine New York and Western $3. .35a3.85; extra New York SS. .9Oa$4 20. Hay.-Shipping 45a5Oc.; clover 2Oa25c. salt 30a40c.; str"w 30U40c. Hops-New York 7a17c. Eastern 7a1Oc.; yearlings 2d3c.,. olds 1a2c.
 Petroleuna-Refined 119sc. crude 7c. ir bulk, in barrels 915c. Naptha 6a61lc. in ship ping order, and 15d16 in cases and 12 il barrels.
 - Pork-New ? mess s $ s1oa1I.5o Family mess 1925 extra prime s;75, dressed hogs 515a61t Wheat-Spring No.2. $1.02. Milwaukee Rye.-State 64o66c
 Wool.-Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginis XXX 42a45c.; K 37a40c.; 37a40c; No. 1 York and Western xxx 35a38c.; and No. 35d38a32d35c.
 PHILADELPHIA MARKET.
 Flour.mstate family $5.5o; rye flour 2.7G Wheat. State 1.15. Amber 1.2O. Corn. vel low, 47c.; mixed State 49c.
 Petroleum.-- 10s4c.; crude, 81Sc.
 Wool.-State and Western xx 35a3sc.; 35t 37c.; medium 36d37: coarse 33d35c.
 CATTLE MARKETS.
 BUFFALo.-Cattle, good quality, @.4.S0 Hogs, fair to good 4.15a4.3O best 4.35.
 EAST LIBERTY, PENN.-Best cattle 4.7O medium to good 4.25o4.5O; common to fai 3OOa5.50. Hogs, Workers. 4.OOa4,20; 2hila delphias 4.50d4.6O. Sheep, 3.25d4. 10.
 WATERFOWL, MAss.-Cattle, choice 7.5 extra 7.0Oa7.25; first quality 6.00d6. 50 second quality 5.O0a5.50; third quality 4.5o 4.75 Sheep and lambs--wool sheep 3.45a5. 5C extra 4.50a5.5O; sheared 31u5Ac.; sprin! lambs 4151ac.: veal calves 416G516c..
Connecticut western news., 1878-07-18
RetrlbutiV0 Justice,

Apropos of an item of news which comes all the way from Italy, says an exchange, and is to the effect that Mrs. John Lorrimer Graham, wife, now widow of our former Consul to Florence, IS about to marry her first husbands Ital- ian Secretary, there is 8 little story. Mrs. Lorrimer was before her marriage Mss Josephine Garner, daughter Of the millionaire proprietor of numerous great cotton manufactures. MT. Graham be- longed to good family, but had no for tune, and was occupying the position of confidential clerk in MT. Gamers office when he married his daughter. At the time of 8 business crisis, about 1857, when no man felt safe, MT. Garner, ,Eas. 8 precautionary measure, placed $100,O00 in his son-in-law's keeping, not as gift, but in trust against possible cont1n- gencies. Those possibilities became realities. MT. Garner failed, but relied on Lis reserve fund to begin life anew. He applied to his son-in-law for the money, but MT. John lorrimer Graham declined to relinquish. He had it, and he was determined to keep it. "Very we'll, remarked MT. Garner ; "I have as much energy, as much pluck, as much perseverance as ever had. l shall go into business again, shall make money; but remember. you have got all you will ever get from me-" He kept h1s word. He did go into business again, he succeeded so as to leave when he died, a few years ago., a. fortunel ei several millions behind him. One mil. lion dollars of this money was left to his daughter Josephine after her husband's death. Before that event she could noi touch it.
 MT. and Mrs. Graham lived abroad and entertained magni fcently on the in terest of the $1OO, 900 and the insignif cant salary Of a United States Consul One year ago MT. Grahamt died, and hi widow came in for her million, which ii now to be shared, by the handsome ant gentlemanly secretary of the. late bus band. =.ssF se .--~r, .. .
Connecticut western news., 1878-07-18
Spain's Most Beautiful Cathedral,

There are larger and more massive cathedrals in Spain, but that of Burgos is the most beautiful. No mere outline can afford any. adequate idea of is archi- tectural richness. The order is sGothic, the purest, the most harmoniGs and the richest in the thirteenth ontury. The principal facade has tt. rec rDh ogi- val portals, and above them two open, graceful towers, not unlike the one at Strasbourg, but of reduced leight. In the centre is the dome of the lsntern, and in the rear tower of the Conaable's Chapel, all magnifcently ornanented with statuettes of saints, Gothic cano- pies, flagree, pinacles, and other airy elaboration. The interior is in tie form of g Latin cross, 300 feet in length. and 213 feet in width in the widest point. The cloisters, the Archbishop's ipalace, and several chapels surround the cross, somewhat complicate the plan. Twenty massive octagon pillars form three naves, but the effect of the full expanse is crippled by the inevitable choir and high altar in the centre. The preeminent feature of the interior is the lantern, which, with it's four pillas and lofty dome, is grand and rich beyond all efforts at word-sketching. The Chpels of the Constable and of Sentiago (St. James the Elder) are the gems of the ten, and the former is of especial rbhness. In all there are sixty tombs in the cathe. dral, including several of tie old royal families and distinguished tcclesiastics of Burgos.
Connecticut western news., 1878-07-18
THE TROY STREET CAR ROBBERY.
A Bloody Sequel to a Desperate The1t-Ar
 Ohicer Seriously Wounded in ArrestinG } Two of the Thieves.

A Bloody Sequel to a ID desperate The1t-An
 Ohicer Seriously Wounded in Arresting Two of the Thieves.
 I A bloody sequel was enacted to the daring street car robbery which occurred in Troy, N. Y. It is thought that the affair will result in the death of at least two persons. Two men embarked on an eastward bound train from Troy, and the conductor, thinking that their per sonal appearance agreed with published descriptions of the remaining two of the garroters who are at large, telegraphed ahead to North Adams, Mass, for two officers to meet the train and arrest the pair. At Pittsfeld, the suspected per sons-Thomas Monahan (who was par ticipant in the garroting of Buckley and his brother John-were app1ehended by the officers. They were sea1ched for arms, but none were found, and the two were handcuffed together. They were in the care of Deputy Sheriff Walden and Officer Quinn. It is thought that at that place some one surreItitiously gave them revolvers when riding in the train in seat confronting the officers. The prisoners suddenly sprane to their feet, drew revolvers, and commenced firing, literally emptying then into the faces of the surprised officers. The two men were handcufed togethe., but con- tinued to fight ferociously, and kept up the shooting until some passengers had hastened to assist the Deputy Sheriff, and forced the men down in the aisle. IgWhile prostrate, Thomas Monahan de- Iiberately fired two more shots at Officer Quinn, infioting what proved to be fatal wounds, as both balls took effect in the abdomen The passenger coach wi as full of people, many of whom were ladies, and the scene was terrible one for several moments. Not until some one had jump ped upon the prisoners and I stamped them into uncsnsciousness did the desperadoes cease fighting. They were sfrightfully cut and woundel in many places, Near Chatham the officer shot said he thought he was dying and he was placed in care of physicians here. The other officer was also severey in. jured, but not dangerously. Officers from Troy met the party at Greemush
 and the two prisoners were safely bdgec in Troy jail. Thomas Monaha1 who
 was the robber, and most despeate O
 the two, after reaching the jail tld tht
 officers that he had shot himself in thu
 head. A hole was discovered in tie sid
 of his skull. He repeatedly exclaimed I G am sorry that I killed the man, bu Il I killed myself too" The affrayoccu,
 red on the Boston and Albany Railroad
 Particulars received show that Quin was fatally injured, and that one of tn
 pair offered him $2O0 to let them escap' The bribe was refused, when they r. solved on the desperate plan stated, vii such serious results. Much exoitemel 7. prevails over the event.
Connecticut western news., 1878-07-18
Abuse of Insane Asylums.

The Philadelp hia North American calls attention to the ease with which!per- ..saa aa.osy l,S, t1aaeaa.aoo1 ;,asoaae and cont to mad-houses under the laws of Penn sylvania. It is only necessary to get the respectable physicians to certify that man is insane to insure his incarceration among lunatics. A case illustrative of this easy process IS now undergoing legal examination. In this case mother ad- dicted to too liberal indulgence in intox- icating drinks, desiring to get rid of the daughter who interfered with her enjoy ment in the drinking line, employed two physicians to issue the requisite certif- cate and had the daughter sent to the insane department of the Philadelphia Hospital at Blockley, where the capable Superintendent, Dr. Richardson, soon discovered that the girl was perfectly sane. It is said there is no doubt that legal examination will confirm the de- oisiont of this gentleman. The-enormity of ,consigning lsane persons to llnatic asylums should convince all Legisla- lures of the necessity of amending the laws under which such fearful outrages can be perpetrated. r Persons of sound mind may be rendered insane by being thrust among idiots and lunatlcs. There are cases on record where nurses in lunatie asylums have become insane from association with the people under their charge; but man, and especially woman, smarting under the conscious ness of foul wrong, is far more likely to be injured in mind by compulsory association with crazy persons. In many cases, unfortunately, the keepers and physicians of madhouses, unlike Dr. Richardson, are predisposed to regard all persons committed to their care as insane, and persist in treating them. &C., cordingly. It is high time for judicial and legislative authorities to take ear nest hold of this matter and protect citi- zens against the peril of being thrown into madhouses whenever it may suit the whims or interests of relatives, guar dians or others. Much, however, must always depend upon the honesty and in telligence of Superintendents and phy- sicians in establishments for the insane to prevent these abuses.
Connecticut western news., 1878-07-18
Bismarck's Dog.

This is the true story of Prince Gortchakoff and the dog: Upon the occasion of his paying visit to Bismarck, his foot accidently slipped, and he was upon the point of falling. Bismarck rushed forward to assist him, when his dog, which is trained to attack all un- welcome intruders, mlstak his masters movement for hostile one, immediately flew at Gortchakoff's throat, and in moment both princes, with the dog on top of them, lay sprawling upon the floor.
 The shock caused by this contretemps, following upon surfeit of strawberries, is supposed to have accustomed Prince Gortcnakoff' s indisposition, t. ough there are some who are of opinion that it was merely assumed as an excuse in order that he might have an opportunity o1 preparing long speech at his leisure.
Connecticut western news., 1878-07-18
FOrestalling Disease,

When we see that death is so often the pen altypaid for fatuous disregard of the symp- toms of approaching disease, should we not be warned against the folly of neglecting de fensive measures when called for in our own case? Assuredly we should, and upon the first manifestation of ill health or decay of physical vigor, seek the aid of medicine. The fortifying influence upon the system of Hos tetter's Stomach Bitters entitle that medicine of many virtues to the highest consideration as preventive, and it cannot be too strongly recommended as a means of a. resting the progress of malarious levers, dyspepsia, con- stipation, liver complaint, kidney and blad- der troubles, gout, rheumatism, and other disorders which in their incipiency are far albeit, the great alternative has repeatedly demonstrated its power to vanquish them in their worst phases. gs4
Connecticut western news., 1878-07-18
The Lost POcketbOOk.

Hundreds of lost pocketbooks never ind their way back to their rightful owners; but a gentleman of our &C., qualntance tells us an interesting story of property returned which came under his own observation. About the 1st of May his wife had the misfortune to lose her pocketbook, containing nearly thirty eight dollars in money and other valued articles. Much search was made for it. although it was thought useless to ad- vertise it. Eight weeks afterward it was returned by a poor woman living in Brooklyn, and hot cent of the money or anything else in the pocketbook was missing. It appears that on the day the book was lost it was found by woman on the sidewalk. There was in it the ad- dress of a friend of the owner, to whom the finder sent postal-card making in- quiry if it was hers. But this did not lead to any discovery of the owner. Then the poor woman advertised it, but with no better success. Finally the lady who had lost the pocketbook met the friend whose address was on the card and, happening to mention her loss, the conversation resulting led to the recovery of the lost property. During the eight weeks the poor woman had the pocket book in Der possession she had been sorely pressed for money, but never would touch any of that, but had kept it hidden under piece of carpet in the corner of her room, where no one knew of it. She had consulted her priest, of fer, d prayers that the loser of the pock- etbook might be found, ard plainly showed her dehght when she gave it to the rightful owner. A beautiful instance of honesty.
Connecticut western news., 1878-07-18
FORTY EIGHT YEARS RuP-
 TURED. A Farmers Case, and What He Says of Dr. Sherman's Treatment.

mo tbe Editor of the St. Louis Globe Democrat
 On the 18th day of April, 1877, went to St. Louis to consult pr. J. A. Sherman by the recommenda tton of MT Solomon Harkey. of Hillsboro, who has been treated by Doctor for rupture on both sdes from which he had suffered great many years
 MT Harkey was so much benefited by Dr. Sher- rnan,s treatment, both in hls rupture and general health that he strongly urged me to go and try it.
 was ruptured from boyhood more than forty ejqht years; ruptured both sides was always try inc the best trusses could nd and always suffering from their use We'll went to Dr. sherman hoping to he as lucky as MT Harkey, and now can say have been as the relief and benefit is more than tonrue can tell absolutely feel ten years younger now than when I went to pr. Sherman. am al ready ouite if not perfectly cured. am farmer, and have been able work since went to the Doc tor just as well as if I had rupture. This is a good thing. recommend 1t to the ruptured, for would not be like was before went to Dr. Sherman for thousands of dollars. I have lived Tn Hillsboro twenty.one years, and what state those who know me will endorse. t HENRY FREEMAN. HIILsBoRo Feb g, 1878.
 Strangulated Rupture cannot take place under Dr Sherman's treatment.
 His Pamphlets on Rupture mailed to any address on receipt of ten cents
 Dr. S. considers the circumstances of the patient as well his in his charge for treatment Personal attendance necessary.
 Patients from the country can receive treasnent and leave for home the same day.
Connecticut western news., 1878-07-18
Jibfng and Jibing.

What was generally considered the best story told about Capt. Jim Emmons, an old North River Captain, who died lately related to an incident that occurred while beating down stream against a head wind. Among the many passengers was an old maiden lady. She had heard that the Captain was great disiplinarian, that he made the ladies go below when he was taking in or making sail. She determined that if such thing occurred she would have her own way and remain on deck. The vessel had made long leg toward the Western shore, and the order '' ready about l" had been given preparatory to. putting the wheel hard down. At this all the lady passengers except the one in question went below. The Captain noticed this lady sitting upon the poop-deck directly in the path of the main boom. .
 "I'm going to jibe, madam, " he said politely, "please go below
 t You can jibe, Capt. Jim, and jibe, ' she answered tartly, "but I'll not gc
 
 below" ,.... ...
 The vessel was nearing the rocks, ,Sand time was short. The man at the wheel saw this, and, to save the weasel, hove the wheel over. As he did so the shir l turned quickly round on her heel. anG the main boom came over with crash Capt. Jim had seen 1t, however. Ht seized the lady in his arms, and sprane to the main deck just in time to save he from being knocked overheard. Amos crazed with excitement and fear, sh, screamed again and again. The dange she had been in through her obstinac. was finally explained to her. Then sh, shook the Captain hand, and apologizet for her conduct.
Connecticut western news., 1878-07-18
Work and Wages in England.

In. reply. to the recent labor circulars of the Department of State,. General Badeau, the Consult General at London,
 sends 8 report, in which he states that
 during the past five years wages have
 increased gradually about ten per cent,
 while the cost of living has increased
 about twenty-five per cent. Clothing is
 about thirty per cent. higher, while fuel
 has not risen in price. Agricultural la-
 borers get from $2 to $3 per week, in-
 cluding beer building laborers and
 gardeners from $4. 40 to $5. 10 per week;
 bricklayers, carpenters, masons and en-
 gineers, from $6.8O to $11 per week, and
 cabinet-makers, printers and jewellers, from $S to $12. 80 per week, although the best marble masons and jewellers receive
 $1475. Bootmakers and tailors get from $486 to $7.65 per week and bakers
 from $4.6 .65 to $7.26, with partial board. Women servants are paid from $70 to $24O per annum. Railway porters and
 laborers on public works get from $4.45 to $12 per week. Rents have risen thirty per cent, and are, for artisans in Lon
 don, from $1.2O to, $40 per week for ! one or two rooms. Labor and trade are
 greatly depressed, no change for the
 better being yet apparent. The prevalent
 want of commercial prosperity and l the markets for staple commodities are
 very dull, and greatly unsettled by war
 rum mors. London business is essentially :, cosmopolitan in it's character. ,a MT. Evan R. Jopegat Newcastlefsporq 1Tyne, says thatin 1873 there was a strike lofs 5000 men, lasting twenty weeks, for ;nine hours as 8 days work, In this in
 staneesthe strike was, successful. From l that <tit6eJ Jnine ho.trs%beeane a days 1 work throughout the country. At that
 period trade on the banks of the Tyne
 was at the height Of prosperity T The men at various essreceived advanced
 wages, amounting to fifty per cent, dur ing those prosperous days. These ad-
 vances were then generally secured by
 arbitration. Goals doubled in price and coal-hewers received nine shillings for six hours labor Last autumn another
 strike of 5000 men occurred, lasting
 eight weeks, against a reduction of l24
 per cent. on their wages. Capital was
 successful that time, and the workmen
 submitted to the reduction after great los sses and sacrifices. Good order pre-
 vailed during the strike of two months. ! Du ring the season of prosperity large l numbers of agricultural laborers Hooked
 to the mines for work. In 1873 the
 nut mber of men working underground
 was 1t, ,OOO. When depression in the ! trade came on, 4,OOO of these men re turned to farm work. The number o1 me n working underground now there (June, 1878, is 12,O0O. During the las two and a half years 915, ,000 have beer distributed among men out of employ ment by one association of miners Nevertheless, sports and games among these men are not uncommon. Th'
 wages of agricultural laborers are thirt, l per cent. higher in the northern coun
 ties of England than in the southern
 Thus, in the north the weekly wages ar seventeen shillings, and in the sout]
 eleven shillings and six pence. .-.,