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Connecticut western news., 1880-12-22
The Pension Bill.
THE LARGE AMOUNT THE UNITED STATES
 WILL HAVE TO PAY-swINDLrNa.

The House of Representatives ap- propriated $50, ,O0O, ,OOO for pensions, OF $l7, ,OOO, ,0OO more than last year. Mir. Hubbell, who had charge of the bill, in explaining it gave some figures that startled the House. He said that the figures were appalling. They ran into the hundreds of millions. They showed that within thirty years the Govern
 ment will have to pay for arrears of pen sions and for pensions something near a thousand million dollars. It seems that the additional seventeen millions called for by this bill is for the arrears of pen sions account. It was argued, when the Arrears of Pensions bill was under con- ] sideration, that it would require in all but few millions. It is not three years since the bill was passed, yet the Gov ernment has already paid out for ar- rearages $24, 100000. There are now pending for adjudication 281, ,597 claims for pensions. The average arrears for each claim is $1, 100. Deducting from the number of claims waiting adjudica- ton the average percentage of disallow- anee up to this time, there will remain of claims already filed total of arreax- ages of $217, ,OOO,O0O which the Gov ernment will have to pay. This with the twe,nty-four millions already paid brings up the enormous total of two hundred and forty-one millions of dol lars for arrears alone. Besides this the yearly pensions are to be paid. New claims are being filed in great numbers. All that any one has to do is to make an affidavit and get 8 physicians certifi- cate. The Government claims to be aware that millions have already been paid for fraudulent claims, and MT. Hubbell said that the Pension Depart ment was satisfied that Of tic sum ap- propriated four millions would be paid for fraudulent pensions. It is rich mine for dishonest spectators. It Is claimed at the Pension Office that it is impossible to get the legal proof of this swindling, and therefore the money must be paid. It is certain that there exists ring of pension swindlers who know how to cover their tracks so that they cannot be prosecuted. There seemed to be nothing to do but to pass the bill as reported, which was done i; but members say that the matter has assumed such colossal proportions that some way will have to be provided to relieve the Government of what promises to be very great burden.
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-22
New York TneuIres.

The new scene in the first act of "Hazel Kirke," now in it's eleventh month at the Madi- son Square Theatre, is from the bru-h of Mir. Witham, and is one of the most beautiful effects of sunlight and shadow ever seen The shadows float over the distant hills in the most realistic manner
 At Booths of course the house is crowded, for the great Salvini walks the boards.
 "The Legion of Honor" at Abbey's Park Theatre, after a most successful season gives place to "Yorick's Love-" with Lawrence Barrett.
 MT. Palm.r, of the Union Square, has spared no expense in the reproduction of ''The Bankers Daughter" It is one of the best plays ever put upon the stage and in scenery, cast ard appoint ments was never better presented.
 At the Bijou 'Lawn Tennis" holds the
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-22

A H1NT.-A yonng lady once hinted to @ gentleman that her thimble was worn out, and asked what reward she merited for hex industry. He sent her an answer in the shape of thimble, on which the following lines were engraved, "Isend you tAimble, for fingers nimble,
 Which I hope will fit when you try it;
 It will last you long, if it's half as strong
 Az the hint which you gave nc to buy it."
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-22
Wicked for Clergymen.

Rev., Washington, D. C., writes ''I believe it to be all wrong and even wicked for clergymen or other public men to be led into giving testimonials to quack doctors or vile stutfs called medicines, but when really m eritorious article made of valuable remedies knowl to all, that all physicians uso and trust in daily, we should freely commend it. I therefore cheerfully and heartily com. mend Hop Bitters for the good they have done me and my friends, firmly believing they have no equal for family use. I will not be without them. "- Neo0 York Baptist Weekly.
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-22
Holiday Presents.

This is the year and now is the time to harvest them. Sheppard Knapp, the Great Carpet Man 9th Ave. and 18th St., New York, who has al ways an eye to the useful and ornamental secured an immense stock of Lace Curtains d less than cost of importation, which he is selling at such astonishingly low prices that he is dail, drawing crowds. It is an actual fact, he is sell ing Nottingham Lace as low as $1 per window and real fir om $5 upward. This is a chance sel dom occurring even in New York, and those il want of window draperies would do we'll to ex amine this stock before it is all sold.
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-22
Cured of Drinkinc.

"A young friend of mine was cured of an unsuitable thirst for liquor, which had so prostrated him that he was un- able to do any business. He was en- tirely cured by the use of Hop Bitters It allayed all that burning thirst took away the appetite for liquor; made his nerves steady, and he has remained a sober and steady man for more than two years, and has no desire to return to his cups. I know of 8 number of others that have been cured of drinking by it. 2 From 8 leading R. R. Official, Chi cspO. IlL-Tj97leS
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-22

LADIES who are in search of Toys or other Holiday Presents cannot do better than to pay visit to Ehrich's mammoth esta blishment, on 9th Avenue and 24th Street, New York. The Messrs Enrich have accumulated under one roof a vast assortment of goods, ranging throu gh the whole field of shopping, so tn at a lady can absolutely select everything she needs for Christmas without leaving their store. The vast crowd of visitors attests the moderation of their prices and the excellent quality of their goods.
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-22
Labor Saving.

The demand of the people for an easier method of preparing Kidney Wort has induced the pro prietors, the we'll known wholesale druggists, Wells, Richardson & Co.,, of Burlington, Vt., to prepare 1t for sale in liquid form as well as in dry form. It saves all the labor of preparing, and as it is equally efficient it is preferred by many persons.
 Kidney-Wort always and everywhere proves itself a perfect remedy. y.-B.0o1o
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-22
[Walla Walla Watchman.l Wise Words of a Willing Witness,

At the close of a mass meeting, &C., cording to the report of the same pub lished in 8 La Grange paper, reference was made to the phenomenal efficacy of St. Jacobs Oil in the many painful dis eases to which mankind is subject. We refer to the above as showing how strong @ hold the Old German Remedy for Rheumatism has on the experience and good wishes of the great public.
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-22

LOVE FOR THE CHILDREN.-On the threshold of the new year, and within hearing of the Christmas bells, may all fathers and mothers see to it that their holiday gift to the children-the gift that shall not wear out, nor grow shab- by, now cease to please-be imitless patience and sweetness The little ones love love. That will content them, though the stocking be but lean, and the tapers on the Christmas tree but feW.
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-22

Indigestion, DyspepsiR, nervous prostration, and all forms of general debility relieved by taking Mensman's PeptonIzcd Beef Tonic, the only preparation of beef contaiaing its entire nutritious properties. 1tisnot st mulan like the extracts of beef but contains bloodmaking, force generating
 and hfe-sustanng properties is invaluable in all en- feebied conditions whether the result of exhaustionv nervous prostration overwork acute disease par ticularly if resulting from pulmonary complaints. OAswELL. HAZARD O., Proprietors. New York,
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-22

SATISFACTION. Denver merchant gave dollar to tramp who tottered barefooted into his office on cold day. Going out immediately, he saw the beg gar take good shoes and stockings from under the steps and-put them on. He administered whipping, and when sen- fenced to pay fine of $1O, declared that he had never before bought so much pleasure for so little money.
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-22

SINGULAR REQUESTS. MT. Ellice, who was styled "bear" Ellice, and was we'll known in New York and in Canada, where he had large estates, has left by his will to st number of his personal friends $50 each to purchase memorial ring, and the singular bequest of $25 each to every one who had ever voted for him in the Scotch Burghs. whi oh he represented in Parliament for 40 years.
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-22

A qooD HOTEL in the right location Is the Nor. ton House, cor. Broadway and 1 4th St. New York J. M. Morton, who knows how to keep hotel, has thoroughly renovated and refurnished tho above, offering to the travelling public one oi the neatest, ooziest and most convenient hotels in New York. It is kept on the European plan with rooms from $1 and upward, and cuisine The location is most convenient, being in walking distance of the principal places of amusement; every stage in the city passes the house. Another advantage is its location in the business centre of the city. The Morton House is decidedly the place to stop.
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-22

"BoB BROWN, did you say that my father had not as much sense as Billy Smiths little yellow dog?" ."No, I never said any such thing. Inever said that your father had not as much sense as Billy Smiths yellow dog. All said was that Billy Smiths little yellow dog had more sense than your father; that's all ever said"
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-22

The Peruvian Syrup has cured thou sands who were suffering from Dyspep- sia, Debility, Liver Complaint, Bolls, Humors, Female Complaints, etc. Pamphlets free to any address. Seth w. Fowle S Sons, Boston.
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-22
UNITED STATES CONGRESS.

On motion of Mr. Randolph Oem., N. J.) the bill for the relief of Fitz John Porter was taken up-35 to 15-a party vote except that Mr Hoar. of Massachusetts, voted yea. Mir. Rsndolph offered the amendment announced by him several days ego. Mir. Carpenter (Rep., Wis.1 then argued against the power of Con aress to revoke the sentence of court-nlartial or reinstate persons to the army who had been expelled.
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-22
TDanville (Ill.) News. l

John Stein, Esq, City Brewer, refer ring to it's valuable qualities said to a NeaOs representative: ''I have used St. Jacobs Oil in my family and recommend it to my acquaintances. It has always gwen the best satisfaction, and is truly a wonderful remedy"
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-22

IN LoNDoN.-The Russian police have succeeded in tracing Chalturin, the au- thor of the dynamite explosion in the Winter Palace, to London, where he would appear to have been living for some time.
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-22

A SAD SToRY.-A sad story comes from Rome. A young man named Moretti, tailor, was condemned to a short term of imprisonment for some alleged fraud in his dealings. A girl to whom he was betrothed went to the police magistrate to learn about his fate and prospects. The magistrate told her he would assuredly remain many years in prison. The girl in despair poisoned herself. Soon afterward Moretti is found to have been perfectly innocent, and is at once discharged. On learn ing the miserable end of his betrothed he too poisons himself.
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-22

A PHILADELPHIA quack informs the public that he is not exclusive: eff @ patient wants it gentle and mild, I'm 8 homeopath and when anybody wants thunder and ightn ing, I'm an allo- oath D
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-22

ANY PERSON having bald head and failing to see the benefit to be d rived from the great petroleum hair remover, Carbolne, as now i'm proved and perfected, in the face of the vast number of testimonials from our very best citizens, is surely going it blind.
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-22

THE GREAT superiority of Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup to all other cough reme- dies is attested by the immense popular demand for that old established remedy. Price 25 cents 6 bottle.
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-22

CARD collectors please buy seven bars Dob bins Electric Soap of any grocer and write Cra- gin X Co.,. Philadelphia, Pa. for seven cards gratis, six colors and gold, Shakespeares ''Seven Ages of Man." Ordinary price 25 cents.
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-22

RAILWAY EMPLoYEEs.-Ou of total of 130,O00 railway employees in Great Britain and Ireland 4,O0O are either killed or injured every year.
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-22
A I1snfnl Prasant.

We recommend to our readers as & useful holiday present Hat or Gap of A. Simis & Son, Hatters, Fulton and New Church Sts., N. Y. City. They will exchange whatever don't fit or suit. Strictly one price.
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-22

Our IN the mines they shoot man who refuses to drink his soup straight from the plate.
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-22

Have Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry always at hand. It cures Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Whooping Cough, Group, Influenza, Consumption, and all Throat and Lung Complaints. 50 cents and $1 a bottle
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-22

OLIVER DITSON & CO.,, Boston. x c, H. Dtsson Ixc Co. S43 B'd~ y, New York;
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-03-13
THE GREArEsr BRIDGE H THE
WORLD.

The Brooklyn bridge, New York. has
cost up to the present time. including
land damages. purchases Of real estate.
etc.. ' . 81. 600. 900. and when com.
pletsd. il 10 estimated that the entire
aggregate cost will be about Sl4. 000..
600. Just double the original estimate in
1867. in which was, however. included
NO allowance for land aud land damages.
This, says the New York Sun. will mako
1t by far the most expensive II not the
most extensive bridge in the world. It
10 unqusstiousbly the boldest undertake
ing in the way Of bridge structure ever
attempted. Its central span across the
East river. from tower to tower, il 1886
feet long. 1t is nearly COO feet greater
than the now widest span-that OF the
bridge at Cincinnati across the Ohio.
Whether the bridge when !, il done will
b worth to Brooklyn and New York
fourteen millions Of dollars, and whsthsr
Il will ever earn enough out Of tolls to
pay the interest on this vast cost. are
other matters. and people may perhaps
differ on the subject. Anyway. IL will
be by all odds the greatest bridge in the
world. and engineers and strangers will
long regard Il with admiration.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-03-13
WESTERN DISPATCHES.
Kearney in Court.

~ NVai
San Francisco, March IS. - When
Denis Ksarnsy's case was called In the
Police Court yesterday. he announced
his readiness to proceed. When asked
II his witnesses were ready he replied
that he had none and needed none. The
Prosecuting Attorney not being pre-
pared to proceed, asked for q continu.
anos until today, which was granted by
the court, Kearnsy not objecting.
The complainant, Police Officer Rob.
ert B. Miller, alleges that Ksarney. in
his speech on the 9th, said. among other
things which had . tendency to create Q
breach Of the peace "Thsrs il Claus
Sprscklss, the biggest thief that ever
went unhung, and G. - him, I
am man enough to tell him so to bis
face" thereby violating the provisions
Of Section 20, Chapter 8. Order No. 697
OF said Board OF Supervisors OF the city
and county Of San Francisco, a amend.
cd by Order No. 1196.
The second complaint, bearing date Of
March 10. sworn to by the same officer,
alleges that ON the 9th OF this month
Ksarnsy, upon the sand.lot, threatened
to commit the crime OF murder, by
fsloniously and Of malice aiorethought
saying that in the event that he (Dsnis
Ksarney) should hear OF any man plot.
ting to kill him, said. Denis Kearnsy
would kill him, the language used being
to this effect ~ tell you right here
that II I hear Of any man plotting to kill
me. by G. shall kill him, SO help
ne God!" thereby violating the pro-
vision Of Section IS. Chapter 8. Order
No. 697 OF said Board OF Supervisors,
a. amended by Order No. 1.412.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-03-13
MINERAL WEALTH OF JAPAN.

The Japanese have now a completely
organised Geological Survey. with a full
stat Of native surveyors. under an Amer
lean chief. Mr.. B. s. Lyman. The first
report Of progress Of this survey. for
1878 and 1879. says the New York Sun,
has just been published. and contains
some accurate and valuable information
on the mineral wealth Of the country.
Mr.. Lyman reckons that the coal fields
Of western Japan contain about &C.,
0Oo. 900 tons. and IL one.third be de-
Quoted for the working. there will remain
400. oOo. 900 tons, representing q value
at the coast Of 81, O00. O00. 900. Incon.
siderable as this 10 in comparison with
the large and rich coal fields OF other
lands. it is quite equal in value to all
the metal products together. except iron.
The copper Of al the workable mines
scarcely reaches the value OF $780,.
600. 900; the eight or ten gold and silver
mines, which were formerly worked and
may DO so again. may. including the
lead, antimony and tin mines. the work.
ability Of which is doubtful, DO valued
at not moro than $3.50. OOO. 900. On the
other hand. the value Of the iron
amounts to at least S25o. 600. 600. 900.
The relative Importance Of the mineral
products may be represented by the fol.
lowing numbers: Iron. 1000; coal. 4;
copper. 3; all other metals Chiefly
gold and silver), /.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-03-13

eminent to repeal the election laws. On
that issue Foster had beaten Ewing and
Garfield had been elevated in Ohio. he
believed the Democracy would eventually
appropriate the pay Of the special Dep.
uty Marshals.
Finley also attacked the printing Office
as ~sItravagant, and said Franklin Reeves
offered to take the printing Office and do
all the printing for 30 per cent. OF the
present cost. pay 500, 900 rent, and
make $125, 900 BY the transaction.
The following bills were introduced:
by Scalss-To accept and ratify the
agreement submitted by the Utss for
the sale Of their Colorado lands, and
appropriating $3.50. 900.
By Covert-For the suppression Of
pleuro. pneumonia In neat cattle.
Adjourned.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-03-13

Mr.. c. was pastor Of q Baptist
church in . certain town in m Of the
Western States. He had been on very
bad terms with some OF his flock for
some time. They abused him whenever
they could find occasion. and he recip-
rocated with equal readiness. Before
his contract with the parish expired he
received an appointment as Chaplain Of
the State prison. Elated at this lucky
opportunity OF getting rid Of him, the
congregation came in full numbers 10
hear his farewell sermon. perhaps less
to compliment than TO annoy him with
their presence. Great was their aston
ishment and still greater their anger
when the reverend gentleman chose for
his text tho following words: al 60 to
prepare Q place for you-that where l
am, there 20 may DO also"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-03-13

Colletts and Joapnine, Alexandra Du.
mas daughters, respectively 10 and -
years Of age. were talking with . lady
visitor about marriage. "whom do you
wish to marry 2" asked the Lady Of the
elder OF the girls. 81 wish to marry an
idiot" she replied; land the trouble IL,
I am sure ZONE day or other to meet q
greater idiot than he. and perceive that
l have been too hasty in my choice"
Don't DO alarmed. sister," rejoinsd
Jesnnine; you will ' meet . great.
er imbscils than the man who will marry
YOU"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-03-13

George Mallory ate . hearty meal at a
Virginia City restaurant, and, laying the
bill for 81 so on tho cashiers desk, said
that he couldn't pay 1t, for the good rea-
son that hs had no money. The pro.
prietor said: 'Saw up that load OF wood
you see 10 front OF the door and I'll call
it square," Mallory walked out into the
street and coolly invited q crowd to see
''ths biggest fool in the State"-mean.
ing the man who wanted him to work
for . meal already eaten. Thsreupon
the restaurant man pulled his nose,
boxed his ears. and kicked him; but
this did not appease his wrath. and he
knocked the fellow down. pounded him
with q cane. and finally shot him.-Ns'o
York Sun.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-03-13

The wife Of q Norman peasant Is Ill.
A physician is called in. 'will you pay
me 2" asks the mistrustful doctor. "Oh!
monsieur" says the husband. holding
up Ave louis. "kill her OF cure her.
these are yours" The patient dies and
the doctor demands the Eve louis"
Pardon r. says the widowsr. Ibid
you kill my wifs?" "No." Ibid you
cure her ?" ''No, alas 70 Every well.
since you neither killed her nor cured
her. you did not stand by mi agree.
msnt, and I owe you nothing"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-03-13

Mr.. Barker Of Brown county. ILL.,. see.
ing his two female cousins approaching.
said joculsrly: 'I'l give them q salute"
Drawing . revolver he threw his hand
back over his head and pulled the trig-
ger. The first shot struck Bakers
uncle in the head. and be fell dead. The
young man didn't ses this result Of his
hrst salute and fred again. This time
be hit . young man. who stood near his
uncle. and no died in forty minutes.
Barker was arrested and will be tried for
murder.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-03-13

Kisses Of "ChristiAn affection" are
creating trouble among members Of the
clergy who indulge in them. Another
Methodist preacher at Arlington. New
Jersey, il on the ragged edge" in con.
sequence Of Q too frequent repetition OF
these purely Christian evidences Of affeo-
ton for Q lady member Of the flock.
The ''disease" 10 becoming epidemic
among the dominies. and the question
will soon DO asked. What shall We do
with q preachers?
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-03-13

Germany continues to be flooded with
pamphlets In behalf OF or against the
Jews. A Silssian clergyman, Herr Cru.
Der. has just published . volume recon.
msndipg Cancellation and peace. It il
dedicated TO the Crown Prince, who
writes to the author: "Your pamphlet,
Christians and Jews has afforded me
great satisfaction. I thank you for 1t,
and desire and hope that your words Of
peace may make lhsir way deeply into
the heart Of the country"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-03-13

Nobody, says the New York Herald,
questions Senator Bayard's honesty and
sincerity. On the contrary. those attri.
butss are the very ones which make him
q most undesirable man for President.
He believes firmly that the South is
right now. was right in 1861. and will
be right in 1881. He would. therefore.
DO the President Of the South. and that
Is the kind Of President the North Is not
yet prepared to elect.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-03-13
A Chicago clergyman began q recent

A Chicago clergyman began q recent
sermon with the following story Of q
man who was noted for his ~ugliness:
Being at . party. he had taken no part
in tho dance. as his hostess had some
difficulty in providing him with q part.
ner. Al last she led up to him o prim
and aged spinster, at the same time
whispering q few words Of apology in
his a T "Oh, you needn't make any
apology" said he. jumping up with
alscrity; ''any old thing ID good enough
for me-"