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Connecticut western news., 1880-05-26
rre. of Cost.

As you value your existence do not fall to improve the present opportunity of procuring a bottle of DR. KINGS NEW DlsooVtEni t.a Bronchitis, or any Throat and Lung Affection: It is the only remedy that positively cures, ana that when every thing else fails. yRIAL BOT TILES FREE OF CosT. Regular size one dollar: Ask your Druggist for it. If they have not goe 1t have them to send for it. Take no other. ID UILDERS will consult their interests by sendr ID ing to BIcKNELL x CoMsrocK, 194 Broadways N. Y., for their Iustd Catalogue of Books on buhons.
 FoH spEoIAL RATES for advertising in this pnRsnS apply to the publisher of the paper. O~S
Connecticut western news., 1880-05-26
The Country Press.

Says Bunnell of the Dansville Aduer- tiser: We thoroughly believe in the country weekly, and our heart rejoices in the glorious estate to which it has at tained. Yet
 "No minerva-born thought is this same Country
 Press,
 Springing forth from some brain in the pride of
 it's prime,
 god from the first in it's panopied dress, But the slow-going, slow-growing triumph of
 time."
 It represents the work of many brains for many years. Its power for good or evil is not computable. While we rejoice in its glory and its strength, we tremble, in view of the responsibilities which have grown with it's growing power, and in conclusion, joining hands with the city daily, we echo the sentiment of a la- mented journalist recently dead: "The Press of America is its hope, its prophet and it's guardian betide press and nation too, if the former fails of its op- portunity and it's trust"
Connecticut western news., 1880-05-26
SEEDING A MUCK MEADOW.

It is not necessary to SOW any grain with grass-seeds to protect the latter from the sun. The sunlight and warmth will help the grass to grow, and will not iniure it. To seed any ground success fully the surface should be made very fine and mellow, and the seed should be sown and covered very lightly with a brush or light harrow. This should be done when the ground is dry. For low, moist ground, the best grasses are timo- thy, redtop, fowl-meadow-grass, or chard-grass, and yellow oat-grass. For hay we would SOW four pounds timothy, five pounds redtop, three pounds fowl meadow-grass, and five pounds yellow oat-grass or, ten pounds orchard grass, ten pounds redtop, and five pounds vel low oat-grass.
Connecticut western news., 1880-05-26


 commanders of the United States war vessels Adams and Kearsarge to suspend their operations in the Laguna de Chiri- qui and Golfo Dulce, and to require the Adams to leave the latter bay.
 A boiler explosion occurred at the Birchilps Hall iron works near Walsall. Twenty three persons were instantly killed, and sixty others were taken to the hospital, some of them in a dying con- dition.
 The inquiry in the Whitaker case at West Point reached climax Saturday with the announcement of the decision of the five experts that Whitaker him. self wrote the anonymous note of '' warn ing" Expert Southworth, of Boston, declared that the note was written on paper torn from sheet in evidence on which Whitaker had begun letter to his mother. Whitaker still denies that he wrote the note and says that the party who wrote 1t obtained access to the paper in his room.
 At Milton, Pa, nothing remains ex, cept the black and desolate ruins of the once prosperous town. The number ot buildings destroyed by the fire was 666 and only two places of business escaped destruction. The people of the town are almost wholly destitute. They have re ceiyed help from all points, but only enough for temporary relief.
 -Telegrams received at Leadville re port that men coming from the reserva tion to Salt Lake City say party o twenty-five prospectors has been cor raled on Gunnison, and twelve killed This is supposed to be Bradbury's party which left Del Norte few weeks ago General McKenzie's column is on its way to the scene. A letter from Saguache says the Utes are reported to have killed twelve miners forty miles west of there
 WASHINGTON ITEMS.
 The Ways and Means Committed has decided to report favorably on the bill of Mr. O'Oonnor, to abolish the
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25
THE OLD OAKEN BUCKET.

BY !. {. DAILES.
(As Revised and Edited by "sanltarian."l
With what anguish OF mind remember my
childhood,
Recalled in the light OF n knowledge since
gained
The malar!ous farm, the wet, iungussrown
wildwood,
The chills then contracted that since have
remained;
The scum-covered duck pond, the pig. .sty close
by H.
The ditch where the sour-smelling house
drainage fell;
The damp, shaded dwelling. the foul barn yard
nigh it
But worse than all else was that terrible well
And the old oaken bucket. the mould.crusted
bucket.
The moss-covcred bucket that hung In the
well.
Just think OF Il, Moss on the vessel that lifted
The water drank in the days called TO mind
Ere l knew what professors and scientists
gifted
In the water OF wells by analysis hnd
The rotting wood fibre. the oxide OF iron.
The alga, the frog OF unusual size,
The water-impure as the verses Of Byron
Are things remember with tears in my eyes
And 10 tell the sad truth-though shudder q
think it
I considered that water uncommonly clear
And often al noon. when went there 10 drinl
II,
I, 4 M mi
How ardent seizsd 1t with hands that wer
grimy,
And quick TO the mud-coyered bottom II fell
Then soon, with its nitrates and nitrites an'
Shiny
With matter organic, IL rose from the we'll
oh had but realized. in time TO avoid them
| The dangers that lurked in that pestilen
draught,
I'd have tested for organic germs and destroye
them
! With potassic permanganate ere had quaf
ed;
or, perchance, Pd have boiled 1t and aftel
wards strained 1t
Through filters OF charcoal and gravel con-
bined,
| Or, after distilling, condensed and regained
In potable form, with its filth left behind.
How little l knew Of the dread typhoid fever
Which lurked in the water 1 ventured
1 drink;
But since I've become devoted believer
In the teachings OF science. shndder to thinl
And now. far removed from the scenes IL
describing.
The story for warning to others tell.
| As memory reverts TO my youthful imbibinl
And gag at the thought OF that horrible wei
/ And the old oaken bucket, the fungus-grow
| bucket .,.
In fact, the slop bucket that hung In the vel
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25

Some calves are killed for veal. othen
for oxen. They come into the world
for veal or for whoa!-Qaincy Modern
Aryo. s.E
Under the new law OF Iowa NO insur.
ance company can rebuild 2 damaged
structure, but must pay all losses in
cash.
A Clergyman asked his Sunday School :
ssWith what remarkable weapon did Samp-
son at one time slay number Of Philis-
tinesY" For while there was no answer,
and the Clergyman, to assist the children a
little, commenced tapping his jaw with the
tip OF his finger, at the same time saying,
s.What's this? what's this?" Quick as
thought, little fellow lnnoccntly replied,
.sThe jaw-bone OF an ass, sir
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25
QUESTIoNINGS.


Why Is II that the first spring flowers
Are dcarer 20 the heart
Than all the wealth OF summer bowers,
or all the gardeners art:
Why is the scsnt. pale, tender green,
Through April mists. more fair
Than all the deep, outrageous screen
That soflens Julys glare,
Why sweeter seems the robins note
ON some mild morn OF March,
Than all the varied songs that float
Through summers woodland arch;
Is It because they tell OF hope.
OF sunny days so bright,
And open all the boundless scope
OF summers long delight
or Is II that, responsive stirred,
The prlsOned soul within
Answers 10 flower, and tree and bird.
"My spring shall yet begin"s
DO memories OF vanished life.
or dreams Of one 10 come,
Recall the heart from present stnfe
To lis own happy home;
! know not, but know the chill
OF death shall round me cling.
Ere shall cease, with rapturcd thrill.
To hail the opening spring
-lBoston Journal
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25

IL DoS'r WANT THAT SrGfF," is what
lady OF Boston said TO her husband when
he brought some medicine 10 cure her or
sick headache aud neuralgia which hal
made her miserable for fourteen years AT
the first attack thereafter, IL was adIninls-
tered TO her with such good results, that
she continued its Use until cured, and male
so enthusiastic in its praise, that she in
duced twenty-five OF the best families In
her circle 10 adopt IL as their regular fam.
liz medicine That ''stuf" is Hop Bitters.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25

1t gives me pleasure to say that Adqm-
sons Botanic BalSdm cured me or seeere
cold to which have been subject, espec-
tally during the winter months, aud have
in many instances recommended IL 10 my
friends, and all have been benefited by Its
use. We think it has no equal rs cough
mixture. L. l.. PETrENGILI,
No. 10 State St, Boston.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25

COOP HOTELS. Hotel accommodations
for travellers are OF the greatest impor-
tancc to persons who have to move about
the country on business or pleasure. just
where TO go Is what every man wants To
know when he leaves home. The GIand
Union Hotel, opposite Grand Central De-
pot, New York City, is Il very popular
resort, because the attendance there is
prompt and satisfactory. The charges are
reasonable and the E,eRdge complete; try
1t. Families can live better for less money
ut the Grand Union Hotel than at any other
first-class hotel in the CITY,. BE cdryW u
see that Grand Union Hotel is on the sigs
phere you enter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25

The CAUSE REMOVED. Weakness OF the
stomach causes Indigestion, and In that
state no one can have good health. The
Peoples Fayorite Tonic Bitters purify the
blood and strengthen the stomach, and
remove all causes that undermine the sys-
tep This llfe-saving remedy IS advertised
in these columns.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25

4 smart old Yankee lady, being called
into court rs witness, grew. Impatient at
the questions put to her. aud told the Judge
that kcwould quit the stand, for he was
'.ra'aly one of the most inqulSitive old gen-
tlemen she ever saw" ~
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25

WHAT II DOES. .-Kidney-Wo moves
the bowels regularly, cleanses the blood,
and radically cures kidney disease, gravel,
piles, bilious headache, and pains which
are caused by disordered liver and kidneys.
Thousands have been cured-why should
you not try IL? ..l.r
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25
For the oxFosp DEMOCRAT.
GOING HOME.
BY ziLPHA.

Pm going home, I'm going home,
I'm counting every day;
For Il has seemed a long, long time
That have been away.
Iwonder Omen how they look
How fast the years have hown
since was with them; yet long years
Have passed, since / was home.
seem 10 see them one and all
When evening shades grow dim;
hear their voices. as they sing
The old familiar hymn.
And how the sound OF Bethany
Has brought the homesiok tear.
That was lither's favorite piece:
cannot sing II here.
But we will meet once moN again,
And when the day is done,
Sing all the dear old sacred songs;
For am going home.
How sweet will be their welcome then
see them at the door.
Their voices sounding Just the same
As in the days of yore.
cannot bear 10 think that time
Has changed one single face;
Yet every mari, OF age or care
i only added grace.
All many II heart is waiting
tor those that never come.
There's many a dear one longing,
impatient 10 so home.
Yet through LIES weary journey.
We know that One alone
Is DER Us ever watching.
Till all are safe at home.
Then. Father. Keep the dear ones,
Aud We, hen work Is done.
Without fear OF parting. greet them.
Ia that bright eternal home
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25

Detroit Free Press: The superintendent
of public schools in Boston Is preparing n
school reader which viii contain more
fairy tales and less stories about honest
farmers. May be he found stone in the
bottom of his lar of butter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25

THE VoLrAIC BELT Co., MARSHALL,
Mich, will send their celebrated Electro
voItaic Belts To the afflicted upon 80 days
trial. Speedy cures guaranteed. They
mean what they say. Write TO them with
out delay
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25

Professor: "Wil you mention some liq-
uid that is lighter that water" Junior 4:
"Alcohol." Professor: "Can you mention
any other with which you are familiar"
Junior Immediately searches for club
COliege Newspaper.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25

We have generally observed that IL 4
man does some mighty mean thing when
he has been drinking, the liquor had u
mighty mean man TO work on In the first
place. Don't lay IL all TO drink.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25

II Is going 10 cost more TO die as well as
to live this summer. The price or Ice Is
to be very high, and the coffin makers IN
New York have just struck for higher
wages. .t.. i,..-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25

Ir D0N'T PAY To sling money away. but
invested dollar for bottle OF sulphur
Bitters which cured me of dyspepsia IL
saved me ten dollars In doctors and drug
gst's Nachiaisf, L0,ceN, Mass. .,.-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25

A little shaver OF our acquaintance who
had been troubled considerably with the
toothache, was asked which he'd rather do,
have his tooth out or 20 to Sunday school.
Have her ont :" he fairly yelled.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25

Constipation invariably follows liver
complaint; but II is easily overcome by the
timely use OF Barier's Aaadrake Bifters.
Dyspepsia also readily yields to this potent
remedy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25

''Oh, come on, let's have some fun, says
one urchin 10 another. Cant. Mother
won't let me-" "S'pose she won't. Ask
your dad" '.lt's no use 90 bolt They
run me by the unit rule, aid ! catch the
ferule If try TO vote against Instructions.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25

- common 20 cur beet female population, are gen
orally manifested bv the uneasy, restless sens2
IiCn Of the patient. The stoms seh and nervous sys-
ten are ala IS npaIh, tically dsouiered IN most dis
cases OF the uterus. There Il also dull, heavy
pain constantly fcli in the lower portion OF tie
back OF a severe burning Sne sharp pain that Is
almost unsncUTable soreness through lhe IONS.
pubs or lover portion of the abdomep and through
the upper portion Of the highs nausea In the
stomach is of frequent occurrence; pain and giddi
ness IN the head. sense Of confusion or weak
ness, and constant running from ore or both eyes
sometimes follow a. sympathetic symptom OF
dissa sed uterus. and with tce weakness OF tee
IIuscles there Is n constant bearing down pain, .
pulling from The bowels that II nder AZ very pain
illll 10 waIk or sand for any length OF time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25

The man who says ''the world owes him
q living" often has TO settle his claim for
very small amount on the dollar.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25
SHAKERS
SARSAPARILLA

Prepared By the Canterbury shakers from the
roots OF Sarssparilia, Dandsiion. Yellow Dock.
Mandrake. BlacA Coh~-h, GArgcf, ipdinn Hemp
and the Berries OF juniper and Cubeb, u1ite,i
with Icdide Oi Potassium male 0y the Society.
n thr Gr.i we'll 10 l. the best
ard FUycst - sirrr CHEERING aud purifying medi.
ciaes cslied saraPaT.ii. bviag totally 1alise all
others "a tbc variety, qaaliiy and quantity OF i's
precious properties. AZ clcausss the blood OF im-
Puriiies and Urives out scrciulons humors. II eX.
cite. the appetite. egtlates the stomach and bow
els, Increases the iesh prevent. weakness and de-
~ = \ mothers remedy. regulating snd slrcngth.
ening the maternal junction.. II puride- the Ie-
male syrten OF Ulecrative veAkDcszes aud debili-
tatlng humors. IL cNpcls TIE uTst " mltous ~
truly wonderful. ~ pcryoa- ami general debility
snsc sasiun ant drupsy. Il sNPcl, the cause Of
rheumatism and gout. and invariably rcllcves
asthma. n hiss been publcly recommended by
DrS Valentine Mott. niN COSBY, aOd other.- its
reputation n. the beet Snd purVst SaFsapariliA ex
Itnds over period VT Hiiy yesrs.
IA~RENCE. Mass Jap. -, iss0.
y. 4 EEIGGs Dear Slr.-ln reply 10 your let
ter Ci TIE isth, asking NV Cptnion OF CoilciIt
Sarsspafilia syrup and the number Of ears Nsve
sold u, would sss H l. one Of the hrst popular
aBd reliable proprietary remedies eau call 10
mind "a 1 entered upon my apprenticeship W the
drug business ttuty-iiyr ycArs agu. IL has always
been considered ore o. the standard :, med.es snd
a. important 70 kerp la stock paTtSOT!c or hive
syrup. Yours vcry truly, ....,.
n. NJ. WHITNEY, Druggist.
II j. warranted genuine when bearing the zig
nature VI Th0s. COrbett, 4 Inventor.
laQcir. for cOr5st;'s Sasksrs SlraosrIla.
In behalf 81 the Sceic;v.
NLSHSaAs SnSya = o.;ba =; BRIGGS Tu.tes..
SHAKER VILLAGE, y. H., jar. l. lsSo
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25

Dozens Elirir will cure all lung diseases.
The best medicine known for whooplng
cough. .tt
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25

A Coon INrIoDrcTIoN.-Favo Rem
edy was introduced into Connecticut in
1877, at the solicitation OF Rev. u. G.
Smith. OF Hartford, who, after having suf-
fercd for years from chronic liver disease
and Indigestion, obtained the medicine and
was cured. This faithful pastor, thinking
of the bodies as well as the souls OF his
people, at once commenced the advocacy
OF 'sFavoritc Remedy" among them, and
has been the happy instrument OF saving
scores of lives. Fayorite Remedy is now
as well aud favorably known In Connect
cut rs along the Hudson One dollar a
bottle. All druggists sell il. DIR. David
Kennedy, Proprietor, Rondout, N. Y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25

Georgia turned toward the old man.
my Cod" he said. "the Hermit is
dead"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25

"My burden Is light" remarked the little
man carrying a big torch In the procession.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25
NUMBER 20. D

but read her lctter-you know ALI now,
and the lids closed over the fesered eyes,
and the poor old man softly murmwed,
Little Alice, little Alice. 'a i4e
Georgia tore open the envelope and un-
folded the letter, and the old man feebly
drew nearer in joyful, happy eagerness.
My uncle" read Georgia, unsteadily.
''has informed me of your relationship To
me. have only To say that regret that
\ the man whose habits killed my mother
should also bear the titlc OF NV father !
sincerely hope that the Almighty will par
don where we cannot
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25

Excite tile appetite, regulate the stom-
ach and increase the flesh h,-Mait Bltters.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25

''You do not mean to call that y Ard, do
your said an indignant house hunter look
ing at the little enclosure at the rear OF an
.selegant residence" which the broker was
showing him. .'Why, there is not more
than three feet OF ground there" We'll"
said the imperturable house agent, "three
feet make a yard, do they not?" -,,.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25
LYDIA l.. PINkHAM'S
VEGETABLE COMPOUND

IL restores the bOOu 10 ts natural condtion OrecLs
the vital power Alright, strengthens the muscles Of
the uterus an fts IL into place and gives ttone and
strength so that the Is radical aud entire IL
strengthens the back and pelvic region: |; gives
tone ~ the whole nervous system; 10 restores dis.
placed Organs TO their natural position. That feel
ing OF bearing down, causing PAIN, weight and
backache. is slwAys permanently cured by / . use.
The patent who could before walk but few steps
aud witn great PAIN can ,after the use OF this
edy walk several miles without discomfort IL per-
mea,es every portion OF the system and gives new
liie and yigor. IL removes Dyspepsia, faintness,
Flatuleney, destroys all cravings tor stimuiants,
and relieves weakness OF the stomach IL VIII
cure entirely the worst forms OF Falling Of the Ut
erus LcucorThCes. Painful Aeustruation, lnnam-
nation or liberation Irregularities, fioodingsec-
For the cure OF kiSpey Complaints Of either sex
this compound Is uptufpsssed.
I. Is impossible for a woman, after faithful
course treatment with this medicine, to continue
10 have weakness Of the uterus, and thousands OF
wcmer TODAY cherish graf etul remembrsnces Oh
the help derived from The use OF this remedy.
Lydia r.. Pinkham's Vegetable Conpound Is
prepared af the nfoprletor's LABORATORY,
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-03-10
The silver Question.

The opposers of the reconciliation of
silver say that the present ratio of 16 Of
silver to one of gold, is not large enough
They are Bourbons enough to have for
gotten several things. First, that sill
yer, as well as gold, has been the worlds
money from time imme morial;a and second,
that the ratio here named has been
established by the experience and the
experiments of centuries to be the near
est TO the equality of values. The as
sumption of the monometallsts that
there ought to be more silver in the
dollar than at present, is all pretence
1t will be borne in mind that the Secre-
tary of the Treasury recommends, not
that the silver dollar be made with
more silver in it; but that its coinage
be suspended. This is the real issue.
The fact, however, will not be denied,
that the present silver dollar is of pre-
cisely the same weight and value that it
was when the government bonded in
debtedness was created, and the con-
tract was formed that it should be
paid in coin of the value then
existing. To increase the value
of the silver dollar, say twelve
cents as is now proposed by the tools of
the bond holders, would be the robbery
of the debtor class to that amount on
every dollar. 1t would aggregate
sum.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-03-10
CONGRESS.

The Washington Post says that in the
House alone, 4, 1856 bills have been intro
duced, of which number only 314 have
been so far reported. In the Senate
1856 have been introduced, 290 of
which have been reported. None of
the important measures of the session
have been acted upon. Some of the
appropriation bills are not even prepar-
ed. The River and Harbor bill is to be
reported from the Committee on Com
merce, and the Army, Legislative, Ex-
ecutive and Judicial, Postoffices and
Post-roads, General Deficiency and Sun
dry Civil, Consular and Diplomatic. and
Indian bills have been recommitted.
and there is no telling when they will
be reported. The Post says that it will
be long after dog days before the body
can adjourn, if it does not hurry up its
work.