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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-16

pest SWEET CIDER, 20 cents per gallon
- IL pounds NEW TCRkISH PRUNES 81 %
. poIlIus COOKING RAISINS 0arge) .... 90
8 pounds BEST REFINED LARD. ....,... so
can BEST SUGAR CONN. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. II
can Bib TOMATOES, very best)............ 10
polnQs = UHRANlS, new ................... -
POUNDS GOOD BkOMN SUGAR. 25
gan genuine NEW ENGLAND RUN ....... 200
q paI1sl superior FAMILY FLOUR........... l50
! GAL new crop ~ " MOLASSES, (fancy1... Go
pound NEW PRUNELLES. Il
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HALLETT DAVIS & CO.'S PIANOS
IL Beautiful styles for the Holidays lows
prices. Monthly instaimcnts. Rooms oIenN
from q. ~. to 10 pm. tHEH
dec10tr II. T.. SUMNER. SIl 9th st NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-16

USEFUL WRAPPINGS FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
Black cashmereS, Lupin's make, all wool, 80 So,
CO. e5, as, 81, 81 black silks. best makes, ST. ST
$50, up; novelties In new fall and winter dress
goods, all reduced TO sc; black mOhairs and
apacas, double width, from 25, 81, 81. Soc; black
Tibet shawls, single and double, at Towsons,
$50 Pennsylvania ave-, south side.-Adrt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-16

TWO BOYS DR0wNED.-AbOut ten o'cloc!, this
morning two boys were upset in skin In the
Eastern Dranch, IN 'front.' OF GuiuandS wharf
foot OF Cd street seq, by running foul OF a
schooner, ard both OF them were drowned. The
body OF one OF them-JOSeph Daley. 16 wears
old, living al 1911 Sd Street-was recovered and
taken TO his homo, and the body of the other.
whose name is unknown. had not been recov-
cred at one O'Clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-16

ATTRACTIVE DlSfIAY.-IHt show windows OF
Mr. PriGgs jewelry store. 451 PENNSYLVANIA ave-
Aue, sparkle with novelties. among which we
notice superb diamond set OF brooch and pen
dehtS al So scarf pins OF turquoise and gold
stone canoes OF the finest cuttings from > 10
u, gold chains and iocketS SET with amethyst
and diamonds, and many other varieties which
heed Out De seen TO be appreciated. Mr. Prigr
haT and fancy articles OF every descriptjO9
specially selected for The holiday trade ire 81
slpphes oi which are daily receiyed-rCa,en-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-16

BOOK SALE.-ThomaS bowling, auctioneer.
commences the sale Of a fine collection of books
al his SaleS-rOomS this evening
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1878-04-14
HAYES IN THE WHITE HOUSE.
Washington Letter to Chicago tt

Washington Letter to Chicago Times.
The President sits in an upper back room at
the White House during business hours from
10 q. m. to p. m. He seems during ordinary
calls to be concerned about particular spot
in the yellow and green Brussels carpet. He
appears to be impatfeutly waiting until you
leave, in order to get down on his hands and
knees and "see what is the matter with that
floor, anyhow" When he is not being inter
viewed in his office on business or curiosity be
is standing by Mrs. Hayes in the reception
room, silent, and quite overshadowed by his
sprightIy spouse. He has during his year of
official life never puffed cigar in lady g face,
nor ever driven four-in-hand down the
avenue, nor kissed any female save his lawful
partner, nor lounged, half tight, with General
Sherman or any other m an in private box at
the theatre. He does not realizs the advan-
tages of his position, nor avail himself of the
privileges of q great man. When at college he
was sober, good young man (; he was never
known to have sown 9 single wild oat he is
especially fitted to jog along slowly in the do
mestio harness, and, head down, draw carefully
and soberly the respectable, clumsy old chaise
of state.
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1878-04-14
Tortures that Need not bo Endured.

People suffer q great deal of pain unneces-
sary. Among tortures that need not be endured are
those inflicted by the 1heumarsm and CONT since the
acrd element in the, blood which produces them by
contact with the sensitive covering of the muscles
Joints be eliminated by the of that matchless
depurent, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, before the
inNammstory symptoms developed to any great
extent. VIXEN it is considered what exoruciatin2 z
tortures rheumatsm inhicts, and what tendency i5
has when fully developed to attack the heart, the
edvisa6ty Of an early use of Spch reliable antidote
expelled from the blood by the action Of the
kidneys-which act as neutrality-suspicious. by the
Bitters, and the sufferer will find, IL ms usea this
supreme defensive agent, that he will protected
against return Of the agonizing complaint Dyspep
remedy.
Connecticut western news., 1878-06-27
Mrs. AStOrsS Gift.

By the way of contrast with the Stewart Women's Hotel project, which Judge Hil- ton apparently not only expected but de- sired to fail it is refreshing to notice one or two minor schemes of benevolence, which, without any particular trumpet ing, have been planned to do good Tn an effectual but inexpensive way. One of these-for whose origin credit must be giv- en to Mrs. John Jacob Astor-is so entire ly a novelty that it deserves particular at tention. Her son was married few days since, and the wedding present which she devised was altogether unique. It dld not take the form of diamonds or jewelry, of gold or silver articles of ornament, or bank checks or deeds to real estate it was sim ply gift outright of $1, 800 to the Child- ren's Aid Society, for the purpose of con- veying one hundred homeless boys to homes in the West. Could there be pret- tier expression of the joy and gratitude of such an occasionP To be sure, it added nothing to the soD's wealth, which was ann pie enough already, nor did it add any use
 less and costly article to the decoration of his house but it must have given glow of satisfaction to all concerned to feel that the happiness which. had come to single household was by this simple act cornmu- nicated among 90 many. vn oaz,
Connecticut western news., 1878-06-27

THE DEVICE OF THE EAsLE.-The origin
 of the device of the eagle on national and royal banners may be traced to very early times. It was the ensign of the ancient kings of Persia and Babylon. The, Ro- mans adopted various other figures on their camp standards; but Marius, B. 0. 1o2. made the eagle alone the ensign of the le- gions, and confined the other figures to the cohorts. From the Romans, the French, under the Empire, adopted the eagle. The Emperors of the Western Roman Empire used black eagle; those of the East, Q golden one. The sign of the Golden Eagle, met with in taverns, is in allusion to the Emperors of the East. Since the time of the Romans, almost every State that has as. sumed the designation of Empire has taken the eagle for it's ensign; Austria, Russia, Prussia. Poland. and France. all took the eagle. The two-headed eagle signifies a double Empire. The Emperors of Austria, who claimed to be considered the successors of the Caesars of Rome, used the double headed eagle, which is the eagle of the Eastern Emperors and that of the Western, tYpifying the "Holy Roman Empire, of which the original Emperors of Germany (now merged in the house of Austria) con- sidered themselves as the representatives. Charlemagne was the first to use it, for when he became master of the whole of the German Empire he added the second head 10 the eagle, A. D. SO3, to denote that the Empires of Rome and Germany were uni ted to him,
Connecticut western news., 1878-06-27

way. was busily at work to day, and 50 much of the water that would have poured over the dams, was run off beneath it's huge waterwheel. A short distance down the track there were immense groves of laurel, also up the hill on the right. and al. most every one brought away bunch ot these beautiful flowers as mementoes of. the occasion, and still there is plenty left for the picnics which are to follow next week. The remarkable cleanliness of the grounds, and the pains which have been taken for the accommodation of its patrons were the theme of general remark. The various improvements made since last year have been previously mentioned in these columns. Superintendent Brown was eve rywhere present, pointing out the beauties of the place. and to him IS greatly due the pleasure of the trip. Among those present we noticed Superintendent George W. Beach and Master Builder Burns, of the Naug- stuck railroad, T. L. Watson, Treasurer of the Air Line railroad. Treasurer AveriN, of the Housatonic railroad, and many of our wealthiest and best known citizens with their wives and families. There were also two rival undertakers and several physicians and surgeons present, but their profess
 lonal services were not called into requisi. tion. The sudden blowing of the whistle called back the ramblers, and no opportu- nifty was given for speech making. or even for cheers. The run back to Bridgeport was made in fifteen minutes, and the party landed at the depot promptly at twelve O.. clock, the promised hour. Before dispers- ing. three hearty ringing cheers were given for Superintendent Brown, and the Hous. atomic Railroad company, the ladies ex- pressing their interest in the same by wa wing of handkerchiefs. The ease with which Parlor Rock can be reached. and it's many natural beauties, will always make it popular with picnic parties from this vicin- ity.-Bridgeport Standard. June 21. n
Connecticut western news., 1878-06-27
British Royal Allowances.

The coming of age of the Princess Beat rice, Queen Victoria's youngest child, which event occurred on the l4th of April, has al- ready excited the English people as to how much they will be asked to contribute to- ward the endowment of the young Prime ess. The Princess Victoria married at the age of seventeen, the Princess Alice at eighteen, the Princess Helena at twenty, whilst the Princess Loulse lacked but three days to complete her twenty-third birth day when she became the wife of the Mar quis of Lorne. All these Princesses were granted annuities upon their marriage. and whilst so far it has not transpired whether it is intended to ask Parliament for an an- nual grant for the Princess Beatrice. now that she has attained her majority, the probability 8 that the generosity of the English people will be further taxed to pro- vide suitable income for Victoria's only maiden daughter. With the Royal Princ- es, the practice has been to allow them sl5.00O year on attaining their majority. and an additional 4lO,oOO on their mar. riage. At present the annuities to the sons and daughters of Queen Victoria. which the people of England are called upon to pay, amount to e12l, ,ooo year. in addi- tion to which there are annuities of ZIG, 900 to the Princess of Wales, sl2,000 to the Duke of Cambridge, e6, 900 to the Duchess of Cambridge, s5. 600 to the Duchess of Teck, and 43. 900 to the Duchess of Meek lenburg Strelitz. Add to this 1885, .000 8 year to the Queen herself, and we have the grand total of 9642. GOO, or, in round num- bers, $2, FOG, 900, as the total grants to Queen Victoria and her family. which the English people have to pay annually. Yer fly is the enjoyment of royalty an expensive privilege.-St. Louis Globe-Densocrat. E.
Connecticut western news., 1878-06-27

It is an oft spoken whim of the cynics-
 and possibly something more-tbat the doc tors give their prescriptions in Latin SO as to afford their ignorant patients the benefit of little imagination. Bolus Panifcus sounds good deal more important than 'sbread pill" Some years ago in a Rhode Island legislature, a member moved to translate all the Latin phrases ln the stat
 utes, SO that the common people could un- derstand them. Mir. Updike took the ground that it was no advantage to have the people understand the laws. He sad they were not afraid of anything they un- derstood that it was the Latin words be was afraid of, and proceeded to illustrate his position as follows: ''Mr. Speaker, there was man in South Kingstown about twenty years ago who was a perfect nuis- ance, and nobody knew how to get rid of him. One day he was hoeing corn, and he saw the sheriff coming with paper, and asked what it was. Now if he had told him it was a writ, what would he have cared ? But he told him it was capias sstisfaciendum. and the man dropped his hoe and ran and has not been heard from since." .a.r. 0....--. .... ......... .t... ..
Connecticut western news., 1878-06-27
How Whisky Pays.

Some years ago we had in our employ g man who, several times in the day, ran out to buy drink of whisky. Every time he went out the cashier was instructed to drop ten cents into drawer to our credit. Al the end of seventeen months the man who had gone out so often had drank himself out of good situation; and the drawer, when opened, was found to contain four hundred and nine dollars, which we lent to young mechanic at z per cent. interest.
 He used it to purchase set of timers tools. On the 18th of February, 1876, he returned it to us with interest. saying in his letter that he has wife and two children, and property worth five thousand dollars.
 The other fellow is hummer hunting for food. eroy's Democrat. -
Connecticut western news., 1878-06-27
Music u StimuIamt to Mental Exer-
 . .l.}7.. ttOm. f-a. '-,F. ,s..,.

Alferi often. before he wrote, prepared his mind by listening to music. "'.Almost all my tragedies were sketched in my mind either in the act of hearing music or few hours after" a circumstance which has been recorded of many others. Lord Ba- con had music played in the room adjoin- ing hls study Milton listened to the organ for his solemn inspirations. and music was even necessary to Waterburton. A cele- brated French preacher, Bourdaloue. was once found playing his violin to bnng his mind to the pitch, preparatory to the ser mon, which, in short interval, he was to preach before the court. Currsn's favorite mode of meditation was with bis violin in his hand. For hours together he would forget himself, running voluntaries over the strings, while his imagination, in col lecting it's tones, was opening all his facul- ties for the coming emergency at the bar.
 Disraeli on the literary character. ......f
Connecticut western news., 1878-06-27
Liverfs Ktu~

The Liver is the imperial organ of the whole human system, as 1t controls the life, health and happiness of man. When 1t is disturbed in it's proper ection, all kinds of ailments are the natural result. The digeat- ion of food, the movements of the heart and blood, the action of the brain and nerv- ous system, are all immediately connected with the workings of the Liver. It has been successfully proved that Greens Au- gust Flower is unequalled in curing all per- sons afflicted with Dyspepsia or Livef Complaint, and all the numerous symptoms that result from an unhealthy condition of the Liver and Stomach. Sample bottles 10 try, 10 cents. Positively sold in all towna on the Western Continent. Three doses will prove that 1t is just what you want.
Connecticut western news., 1878-06-27

GopRY's LApY's BooK.-Ladies. have you seen Godey's for July? If not why the best thing you can do is to procure one of that issue. and if you desire fine fashion plates from which to select pretty style for your next suit, there is where you will find them, or are you in pursuit of some iust the thing % with which to @ while away way an n hour now and then. Why not subscribe for 1t and thus secure fresh copy every month? -3-, .a. 4,. ....o.t, n,
Connecticut western news., 1878-06-27
Impsrsans ts Owners es Pianos. i,


 Otto Brunning, writing to the Journal de Musique of Paris, gives the following in- structions relative to the care of "pianos,- ,- \ The piano is constructed almost exclusive lysof various kinds of wood and metals cloth, skin and felt being also used in the mechanical portion. For this reason at mospheric changes have great effect on the quality and durability of the instru- ment, and it is necessary to protect it from all external influences which, might affect the material of which 1t is composed. It must be shaded from the sun, kept out of draught, and, above all, guarded against sudden changes of temperature. This lat ter is most frequent cause of the piano getting out of tune, and the instrument should be kept in a temperature not lower than s5 deg. F. When too cold the wood, cloth and skln swell, and the mechanism works badly when too warm those mate rials shrink and produce clicking. squeak ing and other disagreeable sounds. Moist ure Is the greatest enemy of the piano, and 1t cannot be too carefully guarded against
 In very short time damp will destroy ev- cry good point about the instrument. The tone becomes dull and fiat, the wires rusty and easily broken, the joints of the mech anism stiff and the hammers do not strike with precision, and If these symptoms are not attended to at once the piano is ire trievably spoilt. Therefore do not put your piano in damp ground, floor room, or be- tween two windows, or between the door and the window where there is thorough draught. ar,9 -irt sas.r. .t ..
 Never leave the piano open when not in use, and above oil, when the room is being cleaned. Do not put it near stove, chim- ney or hot-air pipes. Always wipe the keys after playing. Never pile books, mu- sic or other heavy things on the top. Be careful when you use the soft pedal not to thump the notes. Do not allow five-note, or other exercises of small compass on a piano you have any regard for. A leather cover should be kept on the instrument when rot in use, and removed every day for the purpose of dusting. A cushion of wadding or g strip of flannel laid on the keys will help to keep them white and pre- serve the piano. Never leave piano open after musical evening or dance. If you are obliged to have it in damp room do not place It against the wall, and raise 1t from the floor by means of insulators, and always cover it after playing. Employ the best tuner you can get, and fla new instru- ment, let it be tuned every two months dur ing the first year, and at least three times a year afterwards. Always have it tuned af. ter soiree If the room has been very hot" -nt. .nstf .r...a. ........ -
Connecticut western news., 1878-06-27
DIVIDEND.

THE Directors of the National Iron Bank \ have this day declared Dividend of four (4) per cent. on it's capital Stock, out of the nett earnings of the last six months, payable on and after the 1st day of July next The transfer books will be closed from this date to the 2d proximo. A. 0. RANDALL, Cash'r.
 Falls Village, June 17th, 1878. 1w52
Connecticut western news., 1878-06-27
MAR REED

At Copake, June 2, by Rev. James H. Nit chell, pastor of M. K. church, George E. Da- wis, formerly of Red Hook, to Miss Clara E. Bradley, all of Lakeville. 4E ar 1,
 In this village, by Rev, MT. Bodley, Frank H. Partridge of Granville, to Miss Ida L. Fer guson. 'I.s ii eft }N 1' 5i wtA e'N fi
Connecticut western news., 1878-06-27

A 0oLD HuNTKB's FArE.-A miner in the Black Hills says the Virginia (Nev. Enter prise, writing to friend in this city says that recently, while he and two others were crossing the country, they came upon the skeleton of . horse within which was the skeleton of . man, with the grinning skull looking out at them from between the ribs Of. the animal, like prisoner peering through the bars of his cell. The two skel- etons told the whole story. The man had
 killed his horse, cut him open ard crawled inside of him, thinking to thus escape per. ishing of cold, but the flesh of the animal frqzs solid, and the man was as much 6 prisoner ss If he had been shut in by walls ok iron. The wolves and carrion birds had stripped the greater part of the flesh from both sksIetons, The miner concludes his dsscription by saying: ssIt was 5 sight l shah nsyer forget. lean see 1t now when sysr I doe ny syes. s's9l ..1'' z o.i9
 saaro8 sU0ds inls1aa sa -- steAsnas 2
Connecticut western news., 1878-06-27
Briagepert xhels.ale su.rls. Reper.
FOR WEEK ENDING Jrxs oorv
Don't be Deceived.

Many persons say T haven't got the Consumption" when asked to cure their Cough with Shiloh's Copsumption Cure. Do they not know that Coughs lead to Consumption and remedy that will cure Consumption will certainly and surely cure cough or any lung or throat trouble. We know it will cure when all others fail, and our faith in it is so positive that we will refund the price paid if you receive DO benefit. Is not thus far proposluou Pr1ce 10 cents, 50 cents aud S1 co per bottle. For lame chest, back or side, use ShilOh's Porous Plaster Price 25 cents. Sold by J. l.. Camp. Drugglst; elsewhere by dealers generally.
 Why will you suffer with Dyspepsia and liver complaint. Constipation. and general debility when you can get at our store Shi- loh's System Vitalizer which we sell on . positive guarantee to cure you. Price 10 cents and 70 cents. For sale by J. l.. Camp, Druggist elsewhere by dealers generally
 "HACKMETACKr popular and fra grant perfume. Sold by J. l.. Camp. Drug. gist elsewhere by dealers generally.
Connecticut western news., 1878-06-27

Truth is not to be decided merely by ma jorities, but after all, majorities have some significance. It IS often asserted by the opponents of Christianity that 1t has had 8 fair trial, and failed to convert the world. Buddhism and Mohammedanism are said to be quite as strong numerically, and to be of quite as missionary spirit as Christianity. Prof. A, J. Schem gives the following as , the most accurate figures at present attain. able :-S'' '.''' "'
 Total population of the earth, F'% '.- ,,. '''l' '. '.. .'.'7 1896, 752, ,ooo Under Christian governments,
 ''.'''' s65, 459, All Under non-C Christian govern W mente, 7ll,3S5, ,5S9 Total area of the earth square " miles, 52,O62, ,47O Area of Christian governments, 32,4l9,9l5 Area of non. Christian lands, l9,642, ,555
 In other words nearly half the people of the world, and nearly two-thirds of the area are nominally Christian. If Christianity is a failure, it is failure on pretty large scale at any rate. And as its area IS increasing every year. before it becomes total fail ure we may expect it to cover literally the whole earth. ''''
Connecticut western news., 1878-06-27
ATTENTION! wi Pleasure Seekers !!

The beautiful Grove at LAKEVuLE, CONN. on the shores of Lake Wononscopomoc has been put in complete order for the accommo- dation of EXCURSION, PICNIC, and Pleas ure Parties generally. The Grounds are pro vided with spacious
 Dancing Pavilion, Restaurant, CrOQuet Grounds, Swings, Tables, Seats, etc. No expenses having been spared to make these the most inviting excursion grounds in the State. Passengers on the Conn, Western railroad are landed ct 6 platform in the grove. Meals at all hours may be pro- cured at first-class hotel near the grounds, at reasonable prices. A Quadrille Band can be secured at short notice. m ,t THE STEAM YACHT, hLULUU .-E s Will make attN
 HALF.HOURLY TRIPS
 on the Lake from 1.3O to 8 o'clock p. m., and will be open to special engagements on reas- enable terms at ALL other hours. ul ROUND "TRIP FARE, 16 cta
 For further information apply to
 ,a 4w52 w. B. RUDD, Sec, Lakeville. q
Connecticut western news., 1878-06-27
BORN.

At Ashley Falls June 21, son to Samuel Best. d 1W Ii At Hartford, June 8. son to Rev. Joseph H. Twichell.
Connecticut western news., 1878-06-27
nlEn.-

At Waterbury, June 16, Harry E., only son of E. W. and Mary J. Hayward, agedl0 moan
 At WoodbuIy, June l7, Mrs. vining, aged 6S years. .r,. .g EHt .Ns4sIs .i
Connecticut western news., 1878-06-27
gume 8eWs.

.ss We shallfeel greatly obliged to any of ou friends in the countysc elsewhere. who willsend usparticuiars ofany occursenees finterestwhish may coneundsr neirnotice. r.
Connecticut western news., 1878-06-27
WANTED.

AN AMERICAN WOMAN to do Housework. One capable of having the care of the house. Apply to MRS. s. 0. BECKLEY
 Canaan, June 25, 1878. 72tf