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Connecticut western news., 1878-08-08
B0xes on the Ear.

The blindness of the late King of Han over, says the London Lancet, was oc- casioned, it is understood, by an acci- dental, and by no means violent blow upon the eye. Scarcely 8 day passes, we believe, without some school-master Cor school-fellow, in natural imitation of his master,) giving lad smart "box" upon the ear. Few persons would be bold enough to chose the eye as part upon which it was expedient to inhict a violent blow by way of moral education, but there is apparently no end to the numbers who select an organ upon which violence is liable to be attended with much more dangerous results. For not only is deafness caused by " boxes," which rupture (as they continually dol the drum of the ear, but the inflamma- ton of the internal cavity, which is so frequent result, may be followed by disease of the bone, giving rise to ab- cess of the bzain, and having fatal ter imitation. Medical men alone can be fully aware how fruitful source of sui fering and danger is represented by a box upon the ear. There are, for ex- ample, under observation at the present moment two school boys who have been the victims of such an assault. Surely, the school-masters ought to have learned, long ere this, the danger of mode of personal reinstatement that has appar- ently usurped the place of others, which, if more disgusting, were not attended with an equal amount of peril.
Connecticut western news., 1878-08-08
Great Blusterers.

Blusterers are very seldom brave. When man gets down right angry but says nothing look out for him. The volcano is working, and by and by there will be an explosion. But when a man threatens to set the city on fire, or crush the planet in his fist, and works himself into fever of terrible excitement, why, that's his vent, that's all. He'll feel easier when he has talked himself nearly to death, and be quite ready to forgive his worst enemy. A blusterer in the presence of pale-faced towards is ter rible avenger, but when he looks into the face of real man he sinks like 8 dog who barks furiously till you take the whip to him, and then shuts his tail between his legs and runs off with & fearful ki-yi. Alas ! it was Yankee this time. In, fit of anger he bran dished a huge carving knife and ex- claimed, "Who dares to say that he don't like beef ?" 1t looked like trag- edy. A stout Englishman went up to him, however, and said, "I say so. :" The Yankee saw that he had his match. He simply replied, "Well, if that's so, you can have mutton, I suppose. Great takers haven't the time or the inclina- tion to do much
Connecticut western news., 1878-08-08
Affecting Recognition.

A few years ago, III working to estab- fish new communication between shafts of mine at Fahkin, the capital of Dalecarlia, the body of miner was discovered in perfect state of preserve tion, and impregnated with vitriolic water. It was quite soft but hardened on being exposed to the air. No one could identify the body; it was merely remembered that the accident by which he had thus been buried in the bosom of the earth had taken place above fifty years ago. All inquiries about the name of the sufferer had already ceased when decrepit old woman, supported on crutches, slowly advanced towards the corpse, and knew it to be that of a young man to whom she had been promised in marriage more than half century ago. She threw herself on the corpse, which had all the appearance of bronze statue, bathed 1t with tears, and tainted with joy at having once more beheld the ob- iect of her affections. It is easier to conceive than trace the singular contrast afforded by that couple {; the one buried above fifty years ago, still retaining the appearance of youth; while the other, weighed down with age, evinced all the fervency of truthful love.
Connecticut western news., 1878-08-08
Acquitted by the Discovery of a Skeleton.

The Hudson Register says Green vile, Greene county, N. Y., was much excited two years ago over several incen- diary fires, ending with the destruction of the dwelling and barns of Benj. N. Finch, who dwelt near the line of the towns of Coxsackie and New Baltimore. Finch was not living very happily with his family, and afterward, when he was accused of arson, they were the most important witnesses against him. He was not put on trial, and matters ran along in this way until the development of new facts day or two ago. On Sat- urday last, James Simpkins, passing through an unfrequented piece of woods about three miles from the former resi- idence of MT. Finch, discovered under a tree the skeleton of man. Further search disclosed bottle suspended from the limb of & tree, above the skeleton, which contained two letters, in which the writer confessed that he had burned three barns in that region, and after ward got into window of MT. Finch's dwelling and set fire to it. The writer further said that, after the burning of the house, he wandered around some days without food or shelter, and, be- coming discouraged, resolved to commit suicide.
Connecticut western news., 1878-08-08
The Trip of the Nautilus.

The American boat Nautilus arrived in England. The crew, consisting of two brothers, William and Walter An drews, of Boston, left Beverly, Mass, June 12.
 ls They give very interesting account of their perilous and adventurous voy- age. For few days after leaving the American coast they experienced fair weather, but this pleasant state of things quickly changed, and fogs, wind and rain prevailed for considerable period This was very trying, and they were sub- iected to a great deal of hardship. Their bedclothes got quite wet, and for four weeks they had to sleep in their wet clothes.
 On many days they could take no sleep whatever, and were worked so hard by reason of the bad weather that they could scarcely eat or drink anything. For eighteen days they never saw the sun and could take no observations. They passed many shoals of whales and experienced some danger from them. They were often so close to the whales as to be able to touch them, but hesi- tated to do it through fear of having their little boat upset. They spoke sev- eral steamers and sailing vessels and ob- tained some observations.
 On July 1st the seas ran mountain high, putting thelr little craft in immi- nent danger and imposing on them the most strenuous exertions and the most sleepless vigilance. This continued for number of days till the strain on their bodies and minds became very great, but they bore up cheerfully and over- came every danger.
 They underwent during portion of the time some really terrible weather, and at one period were literally between life and death. Their chronometer was broken and rendered entirely useless, and they encountered tremendous diff culties and dangers. July 26th was de- cidedly the worst day of their voyage, the weather being very tempestuous. During the whole of the voyage such sleep as they were able to get was very disturbed and was more like sort of continuous stupor. This was, perhaps, the most trying ordeal they had to go through, as they felt the fatigues of the voyage much more keenly through the want of rest. Neither of them had ever crossed the Atlantic before. Sometimes they had to lie to for many hours with the drag out and throwing oil overheard. On July 18th they took the first obser- vation they had been able to make for eighteen days.
 When they made Scilly light they were very much exhausted. William seems to feel the strain most Walter looks better, but has bad hand, caused by so much steering. The whole pass age occupied forty-five days.
Connecticut western news., 1878-08-08
Columbia River Salmon Catching.

The catch of salmon last season in the Columbia river reached the large num- Der of 1,25O,000 fish, averaging about twenty-three pounds :; the fish are taken in nets, and upward of forty miles length of these nets are set out every fine night. The boats start out about four P. M., and very pretty sight it is to see 800 to 600 of them starting in brisk breeze and beating down toward the bar, about twelve miles north below Astoria. The catch greatly varies, the highest number this season being little over 12,00O on the 29th of May. The prize fish of that great catch weighed sixty-two pounds. The fishermen earn an average of $5 day through the sea- son the canneries furnishing nets and boats. The canneries are immense wooden buildings upon piles, with the river flowing under their floors.
 On the arrival of the boats in the morning the fish are taken in hand by the cleaners, who are skilled Chinamen, and who polish off 8 fish and pass it on to the cutting machines in wonderfully quick time. From the cutting machines the pieces are carried indoors to the packers, who fill the cans and pass them on to the cappers, who quickly put tops on them and send them along to the cooking tanks. Before finally closing the cans, each one is carefully tested by an expert, and if the slightest leak is detected, the can is put aside for exami- tion, the leak is found and the can closed up. The cans are then vanished, labelled, and packed in cases holding four dozen one-pound or two dozen two poAnd cans; the cases arc branded, and the fish are ready for shipment. The whole operation of cleaning, canning al d cooking is done by Chinamen, and must be performed with great celerity, par tioularly when the nights catch has been heavy, as no fish are allowed to remain over to another day. The large can- neries have sometimes to go through as many as 5000 fish, filling AS, ,OO0 cans, in one day. The upper floors of the build ings are filled with busy employees making cans, nearly 9,0OO, GOO cans being required by the Astoria canneries for their season 8 work, which lasts about 100 days. l The twenty-eight canneries on the river put up 450.00o cases, containing Il, 500, ,000 pounds of salmon, last sea son, and expect to do as much this sea son, though they complain that fish are 1 getting scarcer each year but if the number of fish passing up the river ii diminishing, the nets and fishermen are increasing, and there is real danger that
 will be destroyed.
Connecticut western news., 1878-08-08
Too Sharp for Him.

At a shoe store in San Francisco. The persons concerned were the proprietor of the store and John Chinaman. Ex- amining pair of boots, the price of which was $5, John inquired: "How muchee you axee for botee?" In 8 spirit of waggery, it is presumable, the owner replied: "Two dollar and a halfee, John. Very cheap bootee, aintee?" "Cheap bootee," said John, who thereupon examined 8 pair, and concluding to buy, offered 6 quarter eagle. "But," said the dealer in leather, 'this is only enough for one boot. They are two dollars and half apiece; two boots cost $5." John was somewhat as- tonished, said he would not buy, and de- manded the return of his money but the dealer was inexorable. "No, John, |" said the latter "You have got one boot and have paid for it; now give me another piece like this, and take the other" John saw the drift of the game, and was at once resolved. "Well," said he, "this bootee be mine, maybe? paid for he e?' Yes," said the dealer. "And you no give me other bootee p asked John. "Not without the money, said the other. "Well," said John, |" do with bootee what please-I cuttee he up." And thereupon John whipped out knife, cut the boot to pieces, and threw it into the street, exclaiming, as he departed, "That am my bootee; thai other be your bootee; you sell he to next fool Chinaman what come along" Al last accounts the boot dealer was looking for the man with the wooden leg, te whom he might sell the odd boot, ano thus save the expense.
Connecticut western news., 1878-08-08
History of & Dead Letter.

Some time in 1877 soldier stationed with the cavalry in Texas died very sud denly, and was buried with military honors by his comrades and the spot carefully marked. On his person was discharge, which he had received the day before for physical disability, and 8 letter from his mother in England, and one evidently from his sweetheart, but Signed only by her first name. These .were carefully preserved by the lieuten- llant of the company and forwarded, with a letter of sympathy, to the bereaved mother in England. In due course of time the letter was returned to the Uni ted States dead-letter office as undeliv- erable, the mother not being at her for mer address. It was then opened, and, after an examination, returned in its open condition, with the suggestion that the contents would enable the English post officials to discover the person it was intended to reach but in due course of time it came back the second time as unbelievable. The letter was then turned over to one of the lady clerks in the Dead Letter Office, who, on reading the contents, with womans instinct, divined that the collie who wrote the one letter and the Miss L- spoken of in the mothers letter were identical. What is technically termed "letter of discovery" was addressed to the suppo- sititious lady at the address in Scotland post-marked on her letter. This letter, on reaching that office, was forwarded to Londcn, whither the young lady had gone, and the Dead Letter Office here has just received reply from her, with thanks for the diligence displayed in en- deavoring to secure the delivery of the letter, stating that it was the first they had heard of the soldiers death, and giving the present address of the mother of the soldier, to whom the original package has been forwarded, making Its fifth trip across the Atlantic Ocean.
Connecticut western news., 1878-08-08
Horses with Hay Fever.

In Philadelphia horses are attacked with disease that closely resembles hay fever. The symptoms are slight run ming at the nose, a swelling of the glands, with short, racking cough, accompa- nied by fever. have attended num- Der of cases during the past few weeks, says veterinary surgeon to reporter, but none of them have proved fatal, or is there any promise that they will. This disease is somewhat similar to the hay fever with which man is afflicted. A case which had recently was milk mans horse, which has rather severe attack, and fell down on the way to the depot. The horses become very weak under this disease, and the fever causes them to become greatly heated. In the stables of the street-car companies with which I am connected, there have been few isolated cases, which have been taken in time. Any horse is liable to the disease, and it has its inception in the changes of the atmosphere. It is nothing more serious than very bad cold and when the horses become af- fected they should be attended to at once, and given plenty of fresh air and rest. This has been very healthy sea- son among the animals, and there is less sickness than has been known for years at this time, notwithstanding the hot spell. I do not apprehend an epidemic like we experienced few years ago when the epizootic wave struck us. It is a fact that horses which are left out in the air over night, and then placed in the stable in the morning, are more liable to catch the influenza than those which are left in the fields both night and day. It is the sudden transition from the fresh to the warm air of the stables which causes sweating, and produces this disease, in measure. While it is in- creasing in Philadelphia, yet the cases | are few and far between. 4.
Connecticut western news., 1878-08-08
RONDEA U.

From the French of Carl Rive, 1914 1656. Hove thee still, nor Time in flight Can dull the VOWS made that night. loved thee, then, so strong and true, And now pledge that love anew The coming year. (God make 1t brightO Not for thy beauty do plight F. My only troth; nor for the sight Of eyes that rival heavens blne-
 I love thee still; Not these alone my praise invite Thy simple self it is. An! might strive fore'er with words, too few And poor this pleasing task to do! Come darkness, precious, or come light,
 I love thee still
Connecticut western news., 1878-08-08
Failure of an Advertising Dodge.

The San Francisco Post says An ingenious tailor of this city got 8 lot of empty pop bottles, put one of his bus mess cards in each, then wrapped up every bottle separately in poisoned tenderloin steak and threw them into the bay from the ferry-boats, one by one. He naturally supposed that the meat would be swallowed by sharks, that the poison would kill the latter, that the fish would float ashore, be cut open, the bottles discovered, the fact reported by the newspapers, and an original and effective advertisement se- cured. That was precisely what hap pened. Day before yesterday yacht ing party picked up an immense shark not far from Alcatraz. In it's stomach was found one of the bottles alluded to, and the card it contained handed to re- porter of this paper. The name of the clever merchant it contained-wil be published at our regular advertising rates. if so directed by him. See terms on inside page.
Connecticut western news., 1878-08-08

just discovered that one of the bars in the window had been loosened, and could be taken out and replaced at will He inferred from this that his unfortunate son had been in the habit for some little time of climbing out through the window at night and roaming about the yard, q privilege that he greatly enjoyed, al- though it was seldom allowed him. On the night of the burglary, we all agreed, he must have been crouohing in the bushes that filled the yard, and when the burglars left their jimmy on the sill after opening the window, or perhaps dropped it accidently, he must have picked it up, regarded it as novel and pretty plaything, and crawled away with it. ~, .r... ..... f...... -..-... ...
 The farmer assured us that his son meant us no harm, when he came into the room, but, on the contrary, was overjoyed to see us, being very fond of strangers, and wanted to be fondled by us. He had blown the light out, he said, because his son was an unfortunate boy, and he did not wish him to be seen by any one outside of the family. He and his two daughters then bade us good night, and we drove quietly back to the telegraph office, and spent the remainder of the night, not in dreaming of hairy men and hobgoblins, but in wondering whether our last dispatches reached the office in time to get into the paper.
 The jimmy did all we had promised for it. Farmer Thompson brought it to New York the very next day, and the po- lice soon made up their minds who owned it. It was found that the man they settled upon and two others, both known, had left the Grand Central Depot on the day before the burglary at Judge --'s, and they were tracked to the town. Other evidence was found against them, they were arrested, one of them turned States evidence, and the other two were tried and convicted, and are now in Sing Sing Prison. For the next twelve years these two burglars will have cause to remember Judge --'s silver plate and ! the burglary "up to Thompsonses."
Connecticut western news., 1878-08-08
JIM BL UDSO.
OF THE RAIRIE ELLIE,
[Republished by request.1

IRepublished by request.l Wall, no I can't tell whar he lives, Becase he don't live, you see: Leastways, he's got out of the habit Of Twin like you and me. Whar have you been for the last three year That you haven't heard folks tell How Jimmy Bludso passed in his checks The night of the Prairie Belle? He were n't no saint,-them engineers Is all pretty much alike,- One wife in Natchez-under-the-Hin And another one here, in Pike; keerless man in hls talk was Jim, And an awkward hand in a row, But he never flunked and he never lied,- reckon he never knowed how. And this was all the religion he had To treat his engine well; Never be passed on the river To mind the pilots bell; And If ever the Prairie Belle took flre,- A thousand times he swore He'd hold her nozzle agin the bank Till the last soul got ashore. All-boats has their day on the Mississip, Aud her day come at last,- The Movastar was better boat, ..... .s But the Belle she ,coa.ld n't be passed. And so she come tearin' along that night The oldest craft on the line With nigger squat on her safety-valve, And her furnace crammed, rosin and pine. The fire bust out as she clared the bar, And burnt hole in the night, And quick as flash she turned, and made E0r that 1pil1ar. banG oy, Fba rir,hk There was runnin' and cursin', but Jim yelled
 out,
 Over all the internal roar, I'll hold her nozzle agin the bank Till the last galoot's ashore" Through the hot, black breath of the burnin'
 boat
 Jim Bludso's voice was heard, And they all had trust in his cussedness, And knowed he would keep his word. And, sure's you're born, they all got off Afore the smokestacks fel,- . And Bludso's ghost went up alone In the smoke of the Prairie Belle He were mt no saint,-but at jedgment I'd run my chance with Jim, Longside of some pious gentlemen That would mt shook hands with him. He seen his duty, dead-sure thing .H And went for it thar and then; - And Christ ain't going to be too hard On man that died for men.
 JOHN HAY
Connecticut western news., 1878-08-08

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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-06-01

only difference is that the Granger
r. r.. will haul them cheaper than
you ever got them before.
In conclusion, / must thank the
Leaf for the very liberal advertise
ment he has given our business.
Immediately after the fire, when /
sustained the heavy loss ON my
warehouse and some uninsured to-
bacco, / felt rather blue, but the
showing of my friend Ingram is so
encouraging that / will take heart
and, with the assistance of my other
friends, try and work through. The
effort to cause hard feelings between
the agent of the T.. q Il. r. r.. and
myself will be a dead failure. He
is working in a legitimate manner
to secure all the business by Evans
vile that he possibly can; ] am
doing the same by Louisville. The
rate and route will determine the
shipper which line he prefers.
Should he select the route by Ev-
ansville, it will be source of regret
to me and of pleasure to Whitfield,
and Uice versa. The Leaf suggests
that if Gracey can whip out the S.
E. r. r., he will make $500 in one
day. Now, my dear Leaf, if you
can demonstrate this, or if you can
make it clear to me that can make
it in a day and half, l will bust it,
if it takes all summer, with fall and
winter thrown in.
And now about Red river. The
time is fast approaching when the
work must be done. Col. House
has written to me that he could Sc
cure no assistance from the Govern
ment; that the part of Red river
we contemplated improving was in
the boundaries of one county in
Tennessee, and consequently could
not be considered of national inn
portance. August and September
is the best time to do the work. Mr..
10. Warfield and DR.. ROyster, whom
| have just met, assure me Of the
hearty support of the whole people
in and near Port Royal, either in
work or money. I count on your
valuable assistance in pressing this
enterprise to completion, and could
ordinarily rely on the Leaf for its
advancement but for the idiosyncra-
sy that every enterprise for the ben
eft of the trade of GAINESVILLE is a
shot at the Hopkinsville road.
Yours truly,
F. p. GRACEY.