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Connecticut western news., 1880-03-10
Learning to Sing.

Let us consider for moment how the
 case stands in regard to that small
 fraction of mankind who attempt to sing in some fashion or other. The
 great majority of these never learn at
 all ; they sing by the light of nature,
 using their voices in any way that will
 produce the notes their ears guide tn em
 to and, no doubt, with naturally good
 voices and naturally good ears, music
 may sometimes result which is quite
 tolerable, though infinitely inferior to
 what it might be made. But many per
 sons do "learn to sing" and instruction
 of this kind forms a tolerably large
 professional avocation. What, then,
 does this imply? In most cases, un-
 fortunately, little or nothing, so far as
 the true art is concerned. If girl who
 finds she can sing little asks for some
 lessons from an ordinary teacher, we
 know pretty we'll what will be done |: there may be, just as matter of form,
 a few exercises given; but the great aim will be to teach her the notes of certain songs, so as to provide her with a small repertory for social exhibition.
 This, however, is rather teaching music than singing, and the same may be said of the large number of classes for vocal performance in parts, where nothing is attempted beyond attention to the pitch of the notes used, and the time they are sung in. If we go little further and include the cases where the teachers endeavor to give their pupils some idea of style, we about exhaust the category of vocal instruction which is common in private circles, and we need not wonder at the fact that, to educated judges, ordinary amateur singing, when it is not offensive, is at all events, wretchedly poor. To learn to sing, in the proper sense of the word, is quite a different thing from learning songs the voice is an instrument, the capabilities of which, in many respects, transcend those of any other known, and the cultivation of the voice, and of the singers power over it, so as to use 1t to the best advantage, requires not | only careful and judioious training, but ong, hard, and laborious practice. It | s, consequently, only among the pro- essional ranks that we are accustomed 'o expect thoroughly-good singing, and | 9ven here,, whether from deficient | 'ducation, imperfect powers, or defective l aste, it is not often that what we expect 1 s really found. .-Nature.
Connecticut western news., 1880-03-10

General Howard has arrived here
 to go before the Senate Committee on
 the Freedman's Savings Bank and testi- " relative to the original management
 or the bank concerns. A bill has been agreed upon by the committee which
 cuts off the large yearly expenses that
 are eating away the substance of the
 injured deposiiors. The aggregate
 yearly reduction of expenses amounts
 to $25, 1000, including $9, 900 paid to the
 present mere figurehead Commission
 ers, whose office is 8 sineoure. the zeal work being performed by clerks, The committee will give the management of me oank to the Comptroller of the $1,O0O, and give bonds in $20,00
 The Consul at Bremen predicts a large emigration from Germany to the
 United States in 1880, owing partly to the contemplated increase of the i'm per1al army. The number of emigrants Tn 1879 from Bremen to New York was 6,250; in 1878 it was 2O,746, an sn- crease of more than 20 per cent.
 The total amount of pensions paid during the month of February reached a -Of the amendments proposed in the Senate to the Star Route Deficiency bill, one by MT. Maxey proposes to strike out &, ,500 and insert $15, GOO as the limit, beyond which increased com pensation for SC expedited service hall not go. Another strikes out all. the conditions and restrictions of the bill and appropriates the amount named. to be dlsbursed in accordance with existing law. One by MT. Teller increases the amount appropriated $1, 750, ,000, to be expended in maintaining the present service, and also appropriates $1 ,OO0, GOO Tor new service. One by MT. Saunders directs the reduction of the amount of service on the 107 routes affected so las to keep the expense within the amount @ a-l,"
Connecticut western news., 1880-03-10
A Volcanic Story.

The extraordinary news from San Salvador of the bursting forth of a volcano out of the bosom of the lake Ilopango, on Dec. 31, recalls the yet more wonderful phenomenon of the sudden elevation of the volcano of Jo- rullo, in the province of Michuacan, Mexico, in the nighttime, between Sept.
 28 and 29, 1759. The spot where this fiery mountain, larger and higher than the Storm King, on the Hudson, sud- denly sprang into being was a peaceful plain, occupied by sunny farms and groves of the guayava, fruit tree much prized in Mexico. For several months before there had been frequent and heavy shocks of earthquake. Around the new created mountain, which belch- ed forth fire, ashes, mud, hot water, and stones, arose innumerable smaller eleva- tions-hoTnitos little ovens, the natives call them. Similar phenomena seem to have taken place in the San Salvador eruption. The dispatch from Panama says that after the eruption began conf. cal hills arose from the lake, one in the centre being distinguished above the rest by it's greater height and size. This central peak seemed to be inoreas- ing in size faster than the others, and from its summit shot out smoke, steam, flame, and stones, while the water oi the lake was in 8 state of violent com motion and seemingly boiling. The further details of this wonderful phe. nomenon will excite the greatest inter
 est. Humboldt has recorded the fact that when the earthquakes preceding the formation of the volcano of Jorullo began, the volcano of Colima, 112 miles distant, which had been in eruption, was observed to become suddenly quiet.
 It is not unlikely that similar evidence of connection will be found between the new volcano in San s alvador and some other fiery hill belonging to the same
 mountain system.
Connecticut western news., 1880-03-10
The Fittest Subjects

For fever and ague, and remittents, are the debilitated, bilious and nervous. To such persons Hostetter's Stomach Bitters affords adequate protection from the malarial pest,
 by increasing vital stamina and the resistant power of the constitution, and by checking irregularities of theliver, stomach and bowels,
 which increase the danger to be apprehended larial complaints of an obstinate type. The field in which this leading family medicine has achieved some of it's most astonishing and amply proven effects, is a very wide one. In the malarious regions of our own country in South America, Mexico, and across the seas, 1t has given unmistskable evidences of it's curative value. At home and abroad 1t has always sustained it's high reputation, nor has it ever been affected by compstition of so-called tonics represented to possess kindred or equal our national remedies, -- ..--g
Connecticut western news., 1880-03-10
" Taseline.,,

A new product made from petroleum
 is jelly called " "Vaseline," which is of
 the greatest utility in medicine. phar-
 macy and for toilet use. Physicians all over the world have discovered its great
 va!ueln the treatment of wounds, burns,
 skin diseases, rheumatism, catarrh Band every ailment where 8 liniment is need cd, and in almost every hospital in America and Europe this substance is now in constant use, and is acknowl- edged not only to be the best treatment,
 but also one of the most important re- cent additions to medicine. It is put up in bottles by the Chesebrough Manu- featuring Co. of New York, and as a family remedy, it is without doubt the
 best in use. Its healing and pain allay-
 ing qualities being superior to those of
 any known substance, while the speedy
 relief it affordafor piles and chiIblains
 is almost magical. As an emollient, Vasehne is way ahead of anything else, as it renders the skin smooth, soft and clear, and our lady friends will find it not only the best, but perhaps the sole substance which will really preserve and restore to the complexion the hues of youth, making the cheek like velvet and the skin like satin. The complex ion powders in common use, are, as a rule, injurious to the skin and destruc- tive of any complexion, while Vaseline is entirely healthful and beneficial. There is also made "Pomade Vase line, which is said to be of great bene- fit to the hair, keeping it soft and glos- ssy, preventing and curing dandruf, and keeping the scalp healthfu1 0 and freo from disease, and from those objection able creatures which sometimes find dwelling there. Numberless instances are cited of how by the use of this po- made thin and falling hair has resumed 2 vigorous growth. . Both the pure vaseiine and the pomade are put up in twenty five cent bottles and are to be found at all first-class druggists, and we advise our readers to make trial of this wonderful substance, and we think they will find it's claims to merit not in the least exaggerated.-.Sunday Times.
Connecticut western news., 1880-03-10
Consumption Cured.

An old physician, retired from practice, hay lng nad placed in his hands by an East India remedy for the speedy and perm anent cure for consumption, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asthma, and all Throat and Lung Affections. also $ positive and radical cure for Nervous Debility ana all Nervous Complaints, after having sands of cases, has felt it his duty to make it known to his suffering fellows. Actuated by this motive and desire to relieve human suf- fering,. Twill send free of charge to all who aesire It, this recipe, in German, French, or using. Sent by mail by addressing with stamp, naming this paper, W. W. SHERAR, 149 Powers Block, Rochester N Y.
Connecticut western news., 1880-03-10
MARKET NOTES.
NEW YORK MARKET.


 The wholesale New York market quotations show:
 BEANs.-Prime, $1.7O@$1. 80; fair to good $1. .45@$1 .65 per bushel.
 BUTTER.-New York sold at BOG. for choice in pails, and 20c@24c. common to good Western sold at SIC. @35c., and the common Western at 19c. @21c.
 CHEEsE.-Factory fancy, 1415c.; do. fair, 13c.
 Eeas.-Quotations ranged from 9c. for ordinary to 1s1ac. for New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
 FLoUR.SSuperfne, $4.9O@$5.35; Western, $5.00@$5.85; extra New York, $5.80@$7. .00.
 HAY.--shipping, roc. @7oc:; clover, 65c. co roc. salt, 5Oc.; straw, 55c. .@$1.05. HoPs.-New York, 27c. (D37c.; Eastern, 27c. @33c. yearlings, Sc@18c. olds, 5c. @10c.
 PETROLEUM. Refined, 7Ac. crude, 65Sc., in bulk; in barrels, 6%c.@71Sc.; naphtha, 65lc. in shipping order, and He. .@1216e. in cases.
 PoRk.- New mess, s1a.5o; dressed hogs,
 WHEAT.-spring No. 8, $1.4O@-; Mil waukee No. 2, $1.38@$1.4319; amber, $1.44; white, $1 1.46@$1. .46s4. RYE.-State, 96c. @D98c. WooL.-Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia xxx, 55c. 960c.; XIX, 52c. .D54c; X, 51c. @53c.; No. 1, 56c. @60c.; No. ?, Soc. 953c.; common, 49c. 051c.; New York and Western xx and X, 4sc @53c.; No. 1, 55c @5Sc. PHILADELPHIA MARKET. FLoUR.-State family, $6.3711@$6.75; rye flour, $500; wheat State, $1.46; amber, State 5S1lc.
 PETRoLEUM.-Refned,7 7slc. crude, 5skc. WooL.-State and Western xx, 55c. 05Sc. .; x, 55c. .@56c.; medium, 59c. @60c.; coarse, 55e. @56c.
 BOSTON MARKET FLoUR.-From $5.15@$5.70 for low and ! mediums, to $6.30@$7.5O for choice Mime | sota; corn, SIC. @58Lc. for mixed and yellow. BUTTER.-Common, 19c. @25c.; Vermont dairy, 26c. @30c.; choice creamery, 2Sc. 036c. CHEEsE.-10c. .@1415c. BEANs.-$1.70@$225. HAY.-Choice, $15, ,50@$17.25. | CATTLE MARKETS. | BUFFALo.-Cattle good quality, $4.00@ $4.85; hogs, fair to good, $425@$465; best, | $4.95.
 | EAST LIBERTY, PENN.-Best cattle, $5.1O; medium to good, $4.20@$485; common to | fair, $3.250$4.O0. Hogs, Workers, $4.40@ $4.55; Philadelphias, 4s5@$5oo. Sheep, $4O00$6.OO | WATERTowN, MAss.-Cattle, choice, $7.259 $7.50; extra, $6.75@$7.O0 first quality, | $6.00@$6.25; second quality, $5.00@$5. 50 | third quality, $4.00@$4.75. Sheep and lambs wool sheep, s.$3.00@$4.50; extra, $5.O0@ $5.6o; spring lambs, 6c, @71sc, Veal calves, 4e.@61sc. :
Connecticut western news., 1880-03-10

THE THRoAT.--" BroUn's Bronchia zToches act directly on the organs o1 the voice. " They have an extraordinary effect in all disorders of the Throat ant Larynx, restoring healthy tone whe1 relaxed, either from cold or over-exer tion of the voice, and produce cIea, and distinct enunciation. Speakers and Singers find the Troches useful,
Connecticut western news., 1880-03-10
RrAA 0f Clnmf.

As you value your existence do not fail to improve the present opportunity of procuring for Consumption. Coughs. Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, or any Throat and Lung Affection. It is the only remedy that positioetg cures, and that when every thing else fails. TRIAL BoT- Ask your Druggist for it. If they have not got it have them to send for 1t. Take no other.
Connecticut western news., 1880-03-10

THAT BUTTER. Abraham s. My lin of Lancaster, Pa., used to hang a crock of butter in the we'll to keep it cool. The plan worked well until one day the rope broke, and the crock disappeared under water. This was thirty-four years ago. The other day the we'll was cleaned, and the butter again brought to light, and it was found to be as white as snow and as hard as adamanE : fE
Connecticut western news., 1880-03-10

DR. PMRoR's PHEASANT PuRaArzvE PELLETS are sugar-coated and inclosed
 in glass bottles, their virtues being there by preserved unimpaired for any length of time, in any climate, so that they are always fresh and reliable. This is not the case with pills put up in cheap wooden or pasteboard boxes. For all diseases where LAXATIVE, Alternative, or Purgative, is indicated, these little Pellets will give the most perfect satis. faction. Sold by druggists.--Inte
Connecticut western news., 1880-03-10

A C1rY. Leadville is said to be fast assuming the character of an orderly city. Still, the lawless element is strong enough to make stage robbery, after the usual border fashion, com mon occurrence within the corporate limits,
Connecticut western news., 1880-03-10

COMMON SENSE and the science of chemistry
 when applied to butter-making, reduce the time of churning one-half, increase the pro- duct per cent, the quality of the product 90 per cent, and give rich golden color to the ments, together with many others, resuftfrom the use of Gilt-Edge Butter Maker. Sold by druggists, grocers and general storekeepers.
Connecticut western news., 1880-03-10

Loss OF LHH.-Thousands sink into an early grave by not giving immediate attention to slight cough which oould have been stopped by @ 25-cent bottle of Dr, Bulls Cough Syrup.
Connecticut western news., 1880-03-10

NEW LAND.--There are ninety-five lakes in Iowa, covering an area of 62, ,OO0 acres. Should these lakes dry up, as some of them are doing, the land will belong to the Government.
Connecticut western news., 1880-03-10
4 Father is Getting We'll. !

My daughters say, ' How much better father is since he used Hop Bitters. '' He is getting we'll after his long suffer. ing from a disease declared incurable, and we are so glad that he used youl Bitters. rs.-Rochester Denaocrat. --
Connecticut western news., 1880-03-10
fIeward Onered.

A liberal reward is ready for any one who" can essentially improve Warner's Safe Bltters as a pleasant and permanently effec- tive tonic, blood purifier and preventive of disease. It is good for all diseases.
Connecticut western news., 1880-03-10
MUSICAL. LIBRARY,

 DITsoN & co, from time to time. gather Pop9iar pieces of sheet m ustc, and bind them in nnanGsome volumes of from 200 to 25O pages, Sheet nn sze mere are now g. books of the series- SouectYeiy they contain nearly all the really good sneSt musc ever published. Separately considered, sae9 9 nook of other and holds the cost commends them.
 Price in Boards $a.oo; Cloth $aSO; Gilt ssOO.
 The following are the V0CA L books only.
 Sunshine of Song. ss popular Songs g World of Song. 95 Songs Great variety. NJ Gems of English Song. 7ssonss. New book, Household Melodies. avols. l4s Songs. Moore's Irish Melodies. loo fan,ous airs. Silver Chord i6o songs Gt &E
 Gems of German Song. 100 German Gems.
 "' Scottish sf leo Scottish ."
 Sacred 11o of the best. i4 Shower of Pearls. 6a capital Duets. ~za Wreath of Gems. 95 Songs, quite varied. I Silver Wreath. 60 Songs, Duets and Trios 4 Operatic Pearls. g Favorite Opera Songs. Musical Treasure. Vocal and Instrumental. Any book mailed. post-free. for above prices.
 OLIVER DITsON & CO.,, Boston. c. H. Dits0n tE Co.,, S4 B'dyyuy, New York
Connecticut western news., 1880-03-10

FROM observing the effects of petroleum upon the heads of operatives at the wells come the shrewd Pittsburgher'st great discovery CAROLINE, 0 deodorized extract of petroleum. This is the only article that will produce new hair on bald heads. It never fails.
Connecticut western news., 1880-03-10
WRnfRd

Sherman 6 Co.,, Marshall Nich., want on agent in this county at once, at a salary ot $100 per month and expenses paid. For full particulars address as above.
Connecticut western news., 1880-03-10

The most manifest sign of wisdom is continued cheerfulness.
Connecticut western news., 1880-03-10

-@Ts far better to feed the hungry than to nurse hate. i-ls- e'
Connecticut western news., 1880-03-10

FoR SPECIAL. RATES for advertising in this paper apply to the publisher of the paper U1 Il
Connecticut western news., 1880-03-10

JOAA6 OA VAN9 eAOutSA HUI Wu0u t00 ewes are heavy with lamb, saying that be- sides killing ticks it cures the scab. which at the West they call prairie itch.
 The Maine Beet Sugar Company, at Portland, have reported results oi the past years operations to the 1,7OO farmers who raised the raw material. The average crop from 100 acres was nine and one-half tons in some cases the return was not enough to pay cost of seed and fertilizers the other ex. treme was thirty tons per acre. Flo, 5000 tons delivered at the factory. $56, 900 were paid for storing and pittlng, $6,O00; fuel, $1O,OOO; labo, and other expenses, $37,OOO; total, $1O7,OO0. The product, 900 tons ot sugar and molasses, brought $11O. GOO. leaving $3,O0O toward machinery and fixtures that cost $6O, ,OOO, to which must be added the State bounty. The com- pany wish to continue the experiment, and invite the growers to renew their contract for at least one acre each. They say, however, that they cannot afford to increase the price per ton, except for early deliveries, which can be worked up before freezing weather, and thus save expense of pitting. A circular of cultural suggestions is also distributed, and it is hoped that the farmers, with whom of course it remains to say whether or not the experiment shall be con- tinUed, will give it at leat another years chance and not be discouraged by any partial failure of the past consequent on absence of the skill that only expert ence can supply.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-10
LIST OF DISEASES CURED nj
RAILWAYS
Sarsaparillian Rcsolvent,

Chronic Skin Diseases, Carries of the Bone, HUI
mora IN the Blood Scrofulous Diseases Bad or IN
natural Habit OF Body, Syphilis and Venereal, Fee
yer Sores Chronic or Old Ulcers, Salt hneum-
R1ckete White Swelling, Sca1d Head, Uterine AZ
fections Cankers, Glandular Swelllngs, NODES,
Wasting and Decay of the Body, PlmpIes aho
Blotches Tumors Dyspepsia. Kidney and biadder
Disesses Chronic Rheumatism ana Gout, Con
eumption. Gravel and Calculous Deposits. ana va
rietIes of the above complaints to winch some
times g1von epecfoue names a. :,
posse sses the curative power over these diseases
that RApwAYis REsoLyENT furnishes II cnree
step by STEP surely, from the foundation, ana re-
stores the Injured parts to their sound conollon.
THE WASTES OF THE BODY ARE STOPPED AND HEAL
THY BLOOD Is SUPPLIED TO THE sYsTEh, from winch
new material is formed. This Is the FIRST correc-
tive power of railways REsoLyENT . ;.
In cases where the system has been sanVateu
and Mercury, Quicksilver, Corrosive Snoilmate
have accumulated and become deposited IN the
homes Joints, ETC., causing carries OF the Dohes'
ricketts, spinal curvaturee. contorrons Wnlte sWel-
linps varicose veins, ETC., the SARsAPARILtLlAN
will resolve away those deposits and extermlnaIe
the virus of the disease from the system
If those who are taking these medicines lot tne
cure OF Chronic, Scrofulous or Syphilitc diseases
find heir general health improving, their hesh ano
weight increasing, or even keeping its own, Is
sure sigh that the cure is progressing. In THESE
diseases the patient either gets better or worse
the virus OF the disease IL not inactive; II not ar
rested and driven from the blood 1t VIII spread anu
cont nue. to undermine the constitution: AS soon
a. the SARsAPARILLLAE makes the patient Ieel
bettern every hour you will grow better ana IN
crease in health, strength and flesh
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-10

The entry book 10 the Recorders ofic.
contains the following:
Mary j. Heseman to Jeremiah Le
Qnatte, Jr., and Geo. r. Smith, Ell NV SC
y. l6, S W. $500.
Geo. r. Smith to Jeremiah LeQuatte
same property, 3d.
Symon Dexter to Charles A. Jarvis .
74.l00 acres in ne, 5. II. W, $1,000.
Lars j, Newman to John A. Shallene,
all lot ID. and W 20 feet lot ID. block l,
John Deere's addition. Moline, $4,000.
Elizabeth D. Tuffley and Charlotte
Quits to Trustees Swede NJ E. church.
Moline. pit lot l, block 3, Atkinsop's first
addition, Moline, $500.
August Schultze to Augusta Margraf.
lot /, block 5, Woods second addition,
Moline, 81.
Henry Hayden to Benson Badham, sy
NV. 5, l6, 2 W, $500.
Marie Anderson to John Anderson. 10,
5, e / lot and 1 lot 7, block 8, Howard 3
addition, Rock Island, 81.
John Anderson to Matilda Anderson. e
I. lot 7, block 3. same property, $3.50.
Richardson Bros, to Edwin Il. Healy.
Sc. 33, II, 3 W. and ] NV and sw
lex Is acres) 81. II. w, $4,70O,
Edwin Il. Healy TO Samuel Goode same
properly. $500
First NJ Z. church, Moline, to John
Gamble. indefinite, $3.50.
Rock Island Glass Go. by trustee to p.
L. Mitchell. all block 10, lower addition.
Rock Island. $29. 900.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-10
Maggie Mitchell.

Everybody who takes the slightest in
terest in matters theatrical will be most
pleased to learn that Maggie Mitchell and
her excellent dramatic company are again
to visit u.s. Saturday next, Feb. IA. is the
day and there will be two performance.
One during the afternoon, enabling
ladies' especially. and those from dis
lance, or who find it inconvenient to be
out at night, to hear this charming and
favorite actsess-and one during the
matinee is "Fanchon," that for the even.
ing "Lorle."
The Pittsburg Leader of Oct. 5, 1879
says:
Last evening Maggie Mitchell closed an
engagement of twelve nights and three
matinees that has indeed been remarkable.
At the matinee yesterday, after the seats
were filed and ladies were compelled to
enroach upon the dominions of the gal
lery gods" the camp stools were brought
into use, and finally many were turned
away. Not only has it surpassed all it's
predecessors pecuniariy, but it again
demonstrates that of all the stars that now
compose the dramatic element Maggie
Mitchell is the only one that can susces-
fully present, each succeeding year, the
old school of plays. Without Maggie
Mitchell. ''FanchoD,' Jane Eyre" and the
pearl of Savoy" are not relishabls to the
public; with her there seems as if there
could be no surfeit. Perhaps one great
| reason for this is becsuse she is inimitable.
We can find exact duplicates of Jeffer
sons Rip of Sothern's Dundreary, and of
Barrett's Richelieu. True, they are but
limitations, but as such they ere perfect.
But who is there that can initiate the gifts
that nature has lavished upon this sunny
little actress-her winsome manner, the
ever fitting modes. the lights and shades,
the almost childish prattle. the womanly
indignation2 1t is hers alone. And yet
there is sameness about almost every
impersonation. mot one is free" has
been well remarked, from the iuimitable
Mother in Heaven and the very effee-
tsve calcium light. Truly. in stage effect,
what would be tiresome in any one else
seems wonderfully acceptable from Miss
Mitchell,