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Connecticut western news., 1879-10-29
A Terrible Plague.
SOME ACCOUNTS OF THE CORONATION OF
 DIPHTHERIA.

Diphtheria is believed to nave origi- mated in Egypt more than 2,00O years ago. It prevailed in Egypt and Asia Minor, to which latter country it ex. tended during the first 500 years, and was early called the Egyptian or Syrian ulcers. Having invaded Spain, Italy, Sicily, and other European countries, the disease appeared in Rome, A. D. sS4, and being highly contagious, rarely appearing as sporadic disease, more frequently in an epidemic form in it's 1,5OO years transit on the continent of Europe, it affected many rural districts and garrisoned towns; sometimes it has prevailed so extensively that distant countries have been simultaneously or successively visited by it. It extended to Holland, in which it was epidemical in 1887, to France in 1918 and 1885, and in England, the United States and Canadas from 1856 to 1860, and more or less since. As to the prevention of thi s very formidable disease some very ex. cellent suggestions can be advanced. It has been noticed that where diphtheria has occurred after thoroughly investiga- ting the premises, sufficient cause has been discovered to produce it, either in neglected cellar, eesspool, or in defi- oient trapping of sewer pipes. All these should be carefully inspected, and if the cellar should be found damp and badly ventilated, and containing vege. table natter of any kind, all matters that might possibly become putrid or decay ed should be removed at once, the cellar thoroughly ventilated, the walls and ceilings whitewashed, and disinfectante hberally scattered over the floor. Chloride of lime is the best one for this purpose. Next, the water closets should be looked after if they are located in the house, they should be examined by an honest and experienced plumber, to see if they are properly trapped, and one-half pound sulphate of iron Coop peras), dissolved in two gallons of hot water, thrown into them at least twice 6 week. If there are any oesspools in the yard, convenient to the house, pipeI should be arranged to carry off the i'm purities; they should be at least three inches in diameter, and high enough te carry off efauvia above the dwelling house. If there are any stationar. washstands iu the house they should also be examined by competent plum Der as to the traps being safe. As t. the treatment, quite variety of plan have been pursued; so much interest ha been taken throughout the world t. make the treatment more successful tha almost all the foreign countries and the United States have offered premiums fo the most successful mode of treating this terrible disease.
Connecticut western news., 1879-10-29
A Sad Meeting.

One day recently there arrived in Leadville, Col, Daniel Mcfarland, the man who shot and killed Albert D. Richardson, and who was tried and acquitted. and Abby Sage Richardson. He decrepit, ragged old man, evident ly in great want, pain and misery; she in the garb of well-to-do lecturer. When Mcfarland learned of her arrival he fell fainting to the sidewalk, and was carried into drugstore near by, where restoratives were applied and he recov- cred. He then began to cry and wiring his hands, exclaiming: "Oh! I must see her I Imust see herl if only for one moment before die must see her. D His condition was so pitiable and his appeals so earnest that gentleman who had known them both in better days, volunteered to go and see his wife and endeavor to bring about ap interview. The sequel is not known,
Connecticut western news., 1879-10-29
The American Union Telegraph COm-
 panys

The lines of this company will shortly be opened to the public. They already reach every important point in the east, north and west, and will be speedily ex tended to the cotton and Cult States. Constructed of the best materials and in the most substantial manner-provided with the newest instruments and inven- tions in telegraphy, and operated by ex- perienced electricians, it is believed that this company-whose capital is but a fraction of that of its ponderous rival will be able to serve the community cheaply, promptly and satisfactorily. It is an error to presume that this is an in- dividual enterprise. Its promoters num- Der moro than fifty capitalists of New York and other cities. They believe there is room for this line and work for it to do, and that at greatly reduced rates it can return fair income on their investment. They say to the public that it comes to stay, and cannot be bought off or driven off, and ask those whose interests they seek to serve, to give the American Union fair trial.
Connecticut western news., 1879-10-29

NEW YORK MARKET
 The wholesale New York market quotations Beans.-Prime $l.55al.eO; fair to good $1 45a1 50 per bushel.
 Bwter.-N. Y. sold at 27c. for choice in pails, and 13a1Sc. common to goo2. Western sold at 26a27c., and the common Western ct 9a10c.
 Oheese.-Factory fancy 1O>Sc.;do. fair t9N Eggs.-Quotations ranged from 1Sc. for or dinary to 19>5c. for New York, New Jersey F1our.~superane, s5Ooa5 60; Western, &5 60aS2 25 extra New York SC OOd$6.t0.
 Hay.-shipping 50A75c.; clover 35d40c. salt, S5d40c., straw 50o55c.
 Hops-New York 28@s6c. Eastern 2s@s4c. yearlings 7@1Sc:. olds .,ad 4@loc: .,. o,<, ,n bulk in barrels, 6a7c. Naptha, SC. in ship ping order and 1091111c in cases.
 Pork.-New mess, $9.59a9. 60. Family mess, E., extra prime $-. dressed hogs 5&d5&. kee No. 3, s1.a7. Amber s1.23. White, el.ss.
 Rve.-State, 82aS3c.
 WooL-Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia xxx 42@44c., XIX 3S@40c., SS@40c. No. l, 40a42c. No. 2, S6aSSc., common. S4dSbc New York and Western xx and S3aS6c., No. l, 37d40c.
 PHILADELPHIA MARKET.
 Four.-State family $6.25, rye flour 25 A 50; Wheat, State $l.lS; Amber &LSs. Corn. yellow, 59a6)c.; mixed State 5Sc: ICtTOtSUUt-1tCLhCu f
 WooL-State and Western xx 37d40c., \ S7d SSc; medium 4ed42; coarse 3SaSbc. BOSTON MARKET.
 FVouy-From $4.OOa$4.25 for low and mo- dinms. to $5. 5Oa$6.t0 for choice Minnesotta. Corn, 56a57c. for mixed and yellow; 55c for extra yellow.
 B,ttterECommon 12c, Vermont dairy 200 choice creamery 25a2Sc.
 CheeSe-10a10xc.
 BednS-$l.70a$1.S 80.
 Hoy-$15. .00a17.00. CATTLE MARKETS.
 BUFFALo-Cattle, good quality, $4.501$4.SO; Hogs, fair to good, S.70; best S96.
 EAST LIBERTY, PA.-Best cattle 5:25; me dium to good 4.10 4.9O; common to fair S;SOa AGO. Hogs, Workers 34513.7O. Philadelphias 4.0oa4.1O. Sheep, S.0Oa4,0O: WATERTowN MAss.-Cattle, choice, 7.25d 7.5O; extra, s6.75a7 00; first quality, 6,ooa6 50; second quality, 600a5.50, third quality 400a | ATS. Sheep and lambs-wool sheep, q 0od2. 76; extra $S06a5,0o: spring lambs. sA0Q 1S,Q0i veal calves $2]fdsx.
Connecticut western news., 1879-10-29
Tine Norih Pole md EQmMtor

Are not more widely distinct than the standard tonic. stimulant and alterative, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, and the cheap and fiery local bitters which interruptions vendors foiSt upon the unwary as medcated preparations with remedial properties. The latter arc usually composed in the main of half rectiled alco- holic eXcitants, with some wretched drug com bined to disguise their real flavor and are per fcctly ruinous to the coats of the stomach. Hostetter's Bittcrs, on the contrary has for its basis choice spirits of absolute purity, and this is modified and combined with medicinal extracts of rare excellence and botanical orl- gin, which both invigorate and regulate the bowels, stomach and liver They effect rad ical change in he disordered physical econo- my, which Is manifested by speedy improve plent in the general health,
Connecticut western news., 1879-10-29

AN IRoNo1AD, 400 feet long, 73 feet wide, 50 feet deep at the bow, and 55 at the stern, with solid iron armor of one foot thickness, and a speed of sixteen knots an hour, is to be launched next month from the royal navy yard near Naples. It is to be called Italia, and will be the largest war ship in existence.
Connecticut western news., 1879-10-29
Atrocities in a Prison.
PRISONERS FED ON DOG AND CLAM |
 DERED HORSE MEAT-BRUTALITY OF
 THE KEEPERS.

PRISONERS FED ON DOG AND CLAM
 DERED HORSE MEAT-BRUTAnITY OF
 THE KEEPERS.
 The Milwaukee Sentinel contains an account of horrible atrocities in the Milwaukee House of Correction. This institution is used at the discretion of the Court as State prison. An in- telligent convict just released, whose character for veracity is vouched for by persons who know him intimately, says that he has been an inmate for two years. All that time he was not allowed to his counsel, friends, or family, who supposed him dead. He says the bread furnished to the convicts is made from damaged COW feed, and cannot be baked, and that this stuff is paid for by the county at the rate of $6 per barrel. During his confinement embryo calves, dogs, and glandered horses have been furnished as meat, and he brings the bones, which are now in the possession of the editor of the Sentinel, to prove it. Of the brutalities of the keepers, he says the prisoners were beaten and con- fined in the black hole, which is a filthy dog kennel of i've feet four inches by five feet. A man cannot lie at length in this kennel, nor is there any ventilation to it. The floor is covered with in- discribable filth. Men are placed there for twenty days at time, and two, to his knowledge, have died from the effects. There is chair factory con- nected with the institution, and it is charged that the police are in collision with the Superintendent to kidnap men to work at ohairmaking. The whole story is the most startling and revolting ever published in this country, and it is claimed that the charges can all be verified.
Connecticut western news., 1879-10-29
Poverty Thoroughly Earned.

The Louisville Commercial says ten years ago a wealthy gentleman took din- ner with Cleveland nabob, and the hosts dexterity at carving was quite generally complimented.
 The other day the same man, coming to the city again, took dinner at a cheap restaurant on the public square, and after sharp look, recognized in the res taurant carver, half hidden by screen, his wealthy host of ten years before. The nabob had squandered his forum in gambling, besides wasting in the same way fortune of $6O,000 belong ing to his wife.
Connecticut western news., 1879-10-29
A 25c. Ague Cure.

The only 25o. Ague cure in the world. Thermaline is a combination of the care. fully extracted Alkaloids of the Oalisaya or Quinine bark, with Eucalyptus, the fever tree of Australia, and contains all their valuable medicinal qualities. We have not known of a single case in which Thermaline has failed when prescribed for Malarial Diseases. and Co,r- ter, Charleston,
Connecticut western news., 1879-10-29
Truth and Honor.

Query: What is the best family medi- cine in the world to regulate the bowels, purify the blood, remove costiveness and biliousness, aid digestion and tone up the whole system? Truth and honor compels us to answer. Hop Bitters, be- ing pure, perfect and harmless. Ed. Gazette.
Connecticut western news., 1879-10-29

A FEW DAYS AGO the Indians along Passamaquoddy Bay, Maine, chose their governor and subordinate off ,ers. The installation took place the evening of the election, the ceremonies beginning by each Indian placing a spot of red paint on his forehead. There were Q variety of dances in which no squaw was permitted to have male partner, plenty of singing, an address. and an immense feast.
Connecticut western news., 1879-10-29
A Report After Investigation.

The Virginia (Nev.) Enterprise says: Nat Furst, the man who died few days ago at the Reno raco track, was a dry wag in his way. Once in Eureka he became engaged in fight in @ saloon and was whipped in two rounds. While washing the blood from his face he said: "I don't see how these prlze e-tighters can fight for three hours. It worries me like thunder to keep it up for two p,ipufoc ''
Connecticut western news., 1879-10-29
fore using, turn with fork and shovel,

fore using, turn with fork and shovel, thoroughly breaking 1t up. In another month repeat the process. The best way to do this is to begin on the south side, taking strip two feet wide, cut it square down and remove to the left, cleaning the whole space with fork and shovel. Now take two more feet, and thus proceed till the work is done. If the work has been properly performed, you will have soapy, fragrant pile of manure, which will cause any plant to which it is applied to leap for ioy.--[J. T. Van Wyck, Duchess O., N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1879-10-29

DR. PIERoEs Extract of Smart Weed is 0 compound fluid extract of smart weed, or water-pepper, Jamaica ginger and other ingredients known to be ef- ficacious in curing oolic, diarrhoes !, dysentery, blood-hux, and kindred af- factions. It also breaks up colds, levers and infammatory attacks. Sold by druggists. Times.
Connecticut western news., 1879-10-29

A WORKMAN on 8 railroad at Florence, Italy. was run over and killed. His sweetheart laid herself on the track to d1e in the same manner, but the train only injured an arm, which was sub. seauently amputated. Still determined on suicide, she tore of the bandage and bled to death,
Connecticut western news., 1879-10-29

Do YOU WANT TO CoUaH YOUR LUNGS AWAY? Of course not. Then save them, and endow your emaciated form with vigor and substance by using. ere it is too late, PHILLIPS "PAL- ATABLE" COD LIVER OIL, in combination with OSPHO-NUTRITINE. It is pure and pleasant All druggists. Depot, 9 Platt street. NnNu N1nrl
Connecticut western news., 1879-10-29

THE PRINCE OF WALEs's sons receive as naval cadets twenty-five cents day, which will be raised to forty.Ave cents when they become midshipmen.
Connecticut western news., 1879-10-29

You can always tell the approach of colder weather by the manner in whi oh every one gets into the habit of leaving doors open.
Connecticut western news., 1879-10-29

IN SPITE of the sharpest rivalry, the est. Nicholas Hotel. of New York, has retained Its pristine importance, aud has tho most powerful hold on the public. The rates have been reduced in accordance with the times, but the standard of the hotel has been even made higher than before. A restless ambition to make this the perfection of modern hotels has kept up the rank to the highest, and no public house is more quoted at home and abroad. Table, apartments, furniture and at- tendance, are silnply beyond criticism.-Eoe- ming Post
 Birds of all kinds and Bird Book are advertised by
Connecticut western news., 1879-10-29

GRAN1TE.-The largest block of gran ite ever quarried in New England has been taken out at Woodbury, Vt. It was 230 feet long, 13 to IS feet deep, 15 feet wide, weighing 4,080 tons, and re. quired 673 wedges with 50 pounds of powder to start 1t.
Connecticut western news., 1879-10-29

SroP coughing at once by the imme- diate use of Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup; 25 cents bottle.
Connecticut western news., 1879-10-29

Fop sPncrAL HATES Tor advertislns in tnIs rspsr apply to the publisher of the paper. s. U A4
Connecticut western news., 1879-10-29
MARKET NOTES.

Birds of all kinds and Bird Book advertised by G. H. Holden reliable dealer. Ss7 9th Ave New York
Connecticut western news., 1879-10-29
THE NEWEST MUSIC BOOKS.
 WHITE ROBES.

Anew Anthem BoQk is nearly ready.
 The Musical Record is always new &sW perSoars cents per copy.
Connecticut western news., 1879-10-29

uVefeQ.
 THE FARMERS GARDEN.
 The secret of success in garden is the proper kind and application of ma nure. It should be thoroughly decom- posed, so that all weed seeds may be de- stroyed, and that it may be properly mixed with the soil, and furnish imme- diate sustenance to the plant. Fresh manure is apt to cause dryness of soil, and to make the vegetables tough and stringy. Manure made from animals is the best. The animal from which it is made is of not 50 much importance as that it is made from rich food. There is little difference between well-rotted ma nure of any animals fed on the same kind of food. All farmers have more or less of this. If any cannot spare as much as have mentioned, they had better re- duce the size of the garden, rather than stunt it. But they should retain the length and reduce by making it mar rover.
 If there is on hand lot of manure that has lain in the yard till decomposed, before yarding your cattle for the winter draw it out and heap for the garden. But thrifty farmers will not have any there, nor will it be as good as that pre- pared in the following manner, since 1t will have lost much of it's fertility by exposure to sun, wind and rain. During the winter draw from the stables twenty loads of COW and horse manure alternat- ing, leaving out as much litter as possi- ble. All horse is apt to burn, and all COW has not heat enough to rot in cold weather. Place in square flat heap four feet high, About two months be-
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-01-26
SHERlEF'S SALE.
~yyrRCITE OF DECREE AND ORDER
;.n.,o.i ,1n,er seal ii the HON

DYvtRTUE OF DECREE AND ORDER
OF Sale issued of and under the seal OF the Hon
Second judicial District Court in and for ormsby county
and State Of Nevada, the 4th day OF January, A u
1879 on judgment in favor Of Robert Livingston aiId
J. C. Dorsey tggie P Dorsey, defendants, for the
sum $3.50 principal Of debt, and the sum OF sl+o % M
terest thereon date Judgment rate {" p per cent
Der month until paid and the OF S59 81 counsel fee
and costs Of suit taxed $40 80, and accring costs III
of 50 and all costs which accrue by rea
Of sale etc all i'll United States gold com, and to me
directed, commanding to sell certain real property set
described in said order III sale and in pursuance
thereto have levied upon and will expose at public sale
between the hours of and p. NJ. to wit, at P Nj,
ou TUESDAY THE 2sth DAY OF JANUARY, A D. 1873.
ordered the following described property All that Ger
tain piece parcel of land lynn: ami being situated IN
City, OrlSby County, Nevada, bounded and de
scribed follows: commencing at point on the hortl
line Washington where said street is inerected
by the section line between Sections seventeen and eight
cen a. Township Is nurth Range 20 aud
running thence along the north line of said Washing
point hundred and seventy feet Wst
from intersection Of Washington and Minnesota street
side OF said Washington street: thence north
hundred seventy feet thence east to said section
line thence south along said section line hundred
seventy the place OF beginning, together with
all and singular the tenements, heretanent and aPpr
tsnances thereto belonging in 1uyWso alFertainng.
:. T. SWIFT,
Carson CITY January /, 1879 Sheriff
, 1879-12-27

:. h' oVR REPur,rIoN.-For several
~, We had been thinking about putting
rr''ae5 jn.a5 81 'o'O insurance upon our build
H u a r'a IL machinery. In speaking to Mr..
IL, II b. Chapman, the agent of the com.
W., "' VIE already insured in, he ad-
.as'i, ,,,Dl Us 10 do 50 Immediately; but after
'usr3'ion Was ,.I,1 We decided to let it be as it
in,n-aI a'tt.I after the New Year. If We had
had ,,,rn, a' We We're ADVISED, and things
have ,:'so sa:S !, 'ut as they have, many would
The ;nsu oa,a thai We had set it ON fire to get
spns,r,i ',ahce. In fact, it would have
beiier.s3l de- So and would have been
igrca j, br e few of our citizens. As it
,atio5 oE ,nS lucky stroke, We saved our repu.
STAN stain, ana M came out with clean and m
thns - f'ntfaeier. mar But We ask yeu to
Case baa ot What ii might have been in our
sha you viii not unn t too extra ha.s m
e.Gps pssd ii any of our citizens y sSoud I0 he
nipb, N h similar circumstances % to what
who A. have ' been ours. We advise " snJl AL
Gus. So N inln doubt that delays are danger.
, 1879-12-27
LATEST rEoprCr,oN> At O'BosNELT's.

You will find the first-class cook stove '.Su-
perior.n made expressly for pitch !ine and FIR
wood fire backs warranted for fifteen years
The "Crownins Glory is the most remarkable
cook stove ever introduced; the quickest baker,
finest finish, heaviest wood stove in the market,
with all the modern improvements. In stock
YOU will fad the famed Wide West, occi-
Amt Good Speed" dexter" Oregon
CooI and "Favorite" stoves, an1 ranges Of
J;asyent varieties. Shelf hardware too numer-
ons IN mention. Crescent saws, shovels,
shades and axes, cornprs ng the las:est stock
tb;s side of Portland. My facilitiess for
mapufac.urius tn, copper. and sheet IRON
ware are extensive Roofing and all kinds OF
il b work done with neatness and dispatch. At
pr;ces y to suit the times. Call and examine
seeing is believing. t5o-1ml W. ODoNSELL-
, 1879-12-27

CHRISTMAS TREE. On Christmas eve, ac-
'V'U''I tn announcement, the children COM
F''''"S the st. Paul's Episcopal Sunday school
".s' at the City Hall to enjoy the luxury
NhTiS'mas tree. This tree and presents
''' subscribed for by the members of the
'',''' and "as gotten mp specially for the
'>"''''S OF tie Sunday school; no other
t''>oa's than those purchased from the fund
Sio"cd 10 he put on the tree. The
NV was brilliantly hghted with candles,
T'S loving I" the wondering gaze of the de-
-" '"''dren Innnumerahle and gorgeous
'-''S' Ihe scholars gathered around the
tbo s' Al .I' sang Christmas carols. after which
n, E''<'S were distributed, each member of
Of ma MAY school receiving some description
~. ba,'>yh'; there were a few presents dis.
- ,,,'a ,S 10 the children present not belonging
p. 're school. After the distribution of pri.
the ,lIS snalIi S"c'al games were engaged in BY
cony.--'.. -'..'F scholars, and promenading and
DE- Sl''9n ;, by the older ones. Great
tim -, : due to Mrs A K. Ayres for the
pyl,rs 1-,' energy displayed in obtaining the
, 1879-12-27

CONE TO THE FROST.-Owing to the fire
we are compelled to call upon all owing this
office back indebtedness to settle up. Ii all
the money on our books Was paid we should
have sufficient to build fire proof brick
office and thus save source of constant
worry and anxiety.
, 1879-12-27

TgEUTE FOR Coon SERVICES VII
liam Bruce, the popular book keeper of Ad-
ana Brothers, was on Christmas eve the
grattcd recipient of a very handsome set of
jewc!ry consisting OF nice gold locket,
shirt stuls and sleeve buttons Adams
Brothers always stick by their friends and
appreciate good service. Mr., Bruce is very
popular in our city, and his many friends
vii be please'l to hear that his good quail
tie, are appreciated 10y the hoI.orable firm in
whose service lac is
, 1879-12-27

Icg BoUyD.-Mrs. DIR. Baker, Miss Ada
Hill, A. A. McAlister, Sister Joseph and
few others Of our Walla Walla folks are ice
lo1nI at the DalIes. DR.. Baker has tele.
craphed his p ople 10 enjoy themselves, eat
plenty, and they will be sure to come out
all rsht. We pity, and advise our friends to
make the best Of il.
, 1879-12-27

PEgSENrS.-The house Of Schxabacher
Ero. presented to each of their old EN-
pl'yees On Christmas eve, very handsome
pre,'at and $25 in gold Joe Merchant re-
ceiycd very fine gold watch, Mr.. J. N.
lIirschtrId, thehandsome young book Keeper,
a hraa.!iul set Of autiqre cameos. consisting
Of sleeve buttons and breast pin. Lane
tiIlillm MAS honored with i handsome set of
guli sleeve buttons amI shirt studs, and
Other. received something equally as good
and all hands rejoiced.
, 1879-12-27

Whether the gods of the ancient mythology
were myths, pure and unadniterated or
founded TN fact" As the novelists say, We
are c rtain we have seen Adonis, although
incog. His alias is Charley Abrahams. He
is welded to Terlsichore and practices at the
bar. All who have visited Ed. Williams Gem
Sa,oon can testify to this as also to the excel
lence of the billiard table and the quality Of
the cigars, the J. II. Cutter whisLey and other
liuuors
, 1879-12-27

Orr SurrLEMEsT.-In spite Of the great
drawback our office experienced by its being
turned out Of doors, by reason of the fire on
Welne,daylast, We are yet enabled by nea rs
Of hard work and determination to rise
superior to difficulties to issue a supplement
containing much matter of local and general
interest
, 1879-12-27

THAyKS,-We heartily thank Mr.. VIM.
Guthrie for the Christmas present Of fine
goose; Chris. Ennis for a nice turkey;
Messrs. Keeling & Bender for sundry bottles
Of Heldaick; Adams Bros. and the Messrs.
Schwahachcr for sundries that were very ac,
crptablr Gentlemen, We DO bat speak our
sentiments when We say, in the words of
Rip Van Winkle, may you hive long and
mrnsnrr.