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Connecticut western news., 1883-01-24
Swearing Under Difficulties.

Ling An Owe and Ling An You are on trial in the Criminal Court of Chicago for the murder, on August 2s last, of Sing Quon. It appeared in the testi- mony that Quon attacked Owe with a Chinese pipe, whereupon Owe ran out of the room, procured knife from You, and returned and stabbed Quon to death. There is in attendance at the trial 8 Chinaman named Ling Sing, from Los Angeles, Cal., who is supposed to be the agent of the Six Companies, which are paying the expenses of the prosecution. He is very intelligent and richly dressed. When the examination of witnesses was begun dispute arose as to the kind ot oath that should be administered. The defense insisted that the Chinese oath should be given, and another dispute was at once begun as to what the Chinese oath was. The de. fense contended that it consisted in cut ting off a chickens head and swearing the witness on the decapitated body with certain form of words. The pros. ecution claimed that the oath should be written out on paper, all the witnesses sign their name to it, and the whole manuscript be burned. Judge William son said that he understood the break. ing of saucer was necessary. It was finally determined to write out the oatf and burn it, which was done The wit. nesses all signed their names in full, snc match was applied to the paper by tho clerk, who burned his fingers in the per | formance.
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A Chance for the Convict.

One of the most difficult problems in philanthropy is the duty of society to- ward men who have been released from prison. That they sho uld have the op- portunity to reform is an easy cooces- tunity is serious embarrassment.
 It is evident that man who has been in the Penitentiary, and about whose guilt there is no manner of doubt, is not an agreeable parsonage, either as 8 friend or an employee. He may be nor ally no worse than many another who has not felt the pressure of the hand of justice; indeed, it may be true that in ''the sworn twelve'' that tried him there was ia thief or two" Still we cannot avoid the feeling, when we give him a position of even inferior responsibility, that we are voluntarily putting our hand into the lions mouth, and that his ap- petite for reluctant morsel may be whetted at any moment. But 1t does not follow because man has sinned once he must sin twice, and this second thought is the cradle of philanthropy. There are undoubtedly men in prison who have learned their lesson once for all, and who will never put themselves into position to have 1t repeated. Elk actly what proportion of the so-called dangerous class is 80 lacking in moral sensibility that reform is impossible, and what proportion can be reclaimed to honest ways if Christian community lends a helping hand, can be ascertained by experiment. only. The House of In. dustry and Refuge in East Houston street has celebrated its fourth anniver sary to solve the riddle, and its report is a surprise and an encouragement. Dur. ing these four years more than one thousand men have been put on the right track once more and thus afforded a chance to obliterate their past. Dur ing the last twelve months the institu
 tion has given shelter to an average oi twenty-eight ex-convicts, and the work accomplished is regarded as a pro- nounced success. .-New York Herald
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HOW WATCHES ARE MADE.

It will be apparent to any one, who will ex- anime SOLID GOLD WATCH, that aside rom the necessary thickness for engraving and polishing, a large proportion of the preciou- metal used, is needed not only to stiffen and hold the engraved portions in place, and sup ply the necessary soldity and strength. The surplus gold is actually needless so far as uTrI- IrY and beauty are concerned. In JAMES BOSS PATENT GOLD WATCH CASES this WASTE of precious metal is overcome, and the SAME soLIDITY AND STRENGTH produced at from one-third to one half of the usual cost of solid cases. The process is of the most simple nature, as follows: plate of nickle compost ton metal, especially adapted to the purpose has two plates of SOLID COLE soldered one on each side. The three are then passed between polished steel rollers, and the result IS strip of heavy plated composition, from which the cases, backs, centres, bezels, &c., are cut ana shaped by suitable dies and formers. The gold in these cases is sufficient to admit ot all kinds of chasing, engraving and enameing 1; the engraved eases have been carried unul worn perfectly smooth by time and use without removing the gold.
 THIS IS THE ONLY CASE MADE WITH TWO PLATES SOLID GOLD AND WARRANT ED BY SPECIAL CERTIFICATE.
 For sale by all Jewellers. Ask for Illustrated Catalogue, and to see warrant.
Connecticut western news., 1883-01-24
Mud Fever in Horses.

An English lover of horsehesh offers a hint that may benefit horses in the pres- ent condition of the weather. "The ob- ject of the hint," he says, Sis to prevent horses getting mud fever. One of mine used to suffer from it until I adopted the following plan. suggested to my coach man to oil him underneath and down his legs in muddy weather, then, when he came in, to sponge, not brush, off the mud with warm water, my theory being that the fever was principally caused by brushing of the half-dried clay and mak- ing the skin sore and tender. The proof of the pudding, etc. For the last three winters the horse has never had the least symptom of the disorder"
Connecticut western news., 1883-01-24
An Unexpected Event.

Now and then an unexpected event oc- CUTS in mans life, before which he finds himself abandoned by all his pres ence of mind, and is unable to rise to the demands of the occasion. So youth in N. Y. city found out few days ago. He had been invited to take tea with a family whose good opinion he especially prized, and, on setting forth, resolved that he would do his utmost to make a favorable impression. During the earlier stages of the repast, matters went quite to his satisfaction, and by the time the cake was passed, he felt that he might fatter himself on having got through the ordeal successfully. He had not reckoned upon the irony of fate, how ever, which, as it turned out, lurked in the cake-plate for his discontinue. When the cake was offered to him and very rich and toothsome sort of cake it was, too--he perceived that the piece of the loaf that happened to be nearest him was of generous proportions, while on the other side appeared, as he thought, one of more moderate size. Accordingly he stretched forth his hand modestly to take this smaller piece, when, to his hor- TOT, there came forth unto him a section at least twice as large as any other in the dish. And the hapless youth, being for the time dumfounded, and casting about in his mind what he should say, let one by one the golden moments slip down the thread of time, until he found it too late to say anything. So he silently ate his huge piece of cake and went home after ward, feeling that Fall his efforts for a reputation for politeness were in vain, and that his hosts had set him down as a boor and glutton.
Connecticut western news., 1883-01-24
S2OO. .OO REWARDl

Will be paid for the detection and con- viction of any person selling or dealing in any bogus, counterfeit or imitation HoP BrrrEns, especially Bitters or preparations with the word HoP or Hops in their name, or connected there with, that is intended to mislead and cheat the public, or for any preparation put in any form pretending to be the same as HoP BIrrERs. The genuine have clusters of GREEN HoPs notice this) printed on the white label, and are the prlrest and best medicine on earth, especially for Kidney, Liver and Ner- vous Diseases. Beware of all others, and of all pretended formulas or recipes of Hop B1rrERs published in papers, or for sale, as they are frauds and swin- dies. Whoever deals in any but the genuine will be prosecuted.
 HoP B1TrERs MFa. Co.,,
 Rochester, N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1883-01-24
SOMETHING ABOUT EARTHQUAKES.

The province of Murcia in Spain, had pretty lively shaking up on Tuesday. Ywenty-two successive earthquake shocks were felt there, several houses were destroyed and consternation pre- vailed among the inhabitants. The day before there was a heavy earthquake shock in Bohemia. Last week, southern Illinois and western Kentucky were shaken. Since the beginning of the year, there have also been shocks in New England and Canada.
 These disturbances of the earth's crust, occurring in rapid succession, at- tract attention to the theory that earth quakes are sometimes, at least, the result of causes affecting large portion of the earth, or perhaps the whole globe. Various so-called earthquake cycles have been pointed out, but it cannot be said that any one of them has been satis- factorily established. It is impossible to predict earthquakes, and the utmost that careful observation has so far proved is that there are certain periods when earthquakes are unusually numer- ous. All sorts of theories have been in- vented to account for these periodic dis turbances of the earth. Some have as- cribed earthquakes to the influence of comets, although the idea is about as well founded as that of the astrologers, that comets foretel wars and famines. Others have thought that earthquakes may result from the varying force of at- traction of the sun, the moon, and the other planets upon the earth. There is, at least, some appearance of plausibiity in this theory, but the whole question is yet open, and great deal more informa- tion is needed before it can be in any de- gree settled.
 There is, perhaps, no other display of natural forces, not even excepting vol canic eruptions, so frightful as 8 great earthquake. Earthquakes have des- troyed many thousands of human beings, and laid waiste whole cities and provinces. They are entirely beyond human control, and experience has shown that they are just as likely to occur now as they were centuries ago. The questions, what causes them, and is there any means of foreseeing their visitations, are therefore of great interest, and we have reason to be thankful that in this part of the world, the solid ground IS not often shaken, and that when the earthquake shock is felt it does little damage.
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 The Wholesale New York market quotations show:
 BEANs-Prime, ss. 7o@Ss. 75; fair to good, $2.5O@$2.55 per bushel.
 BUFFER = New York sold at 9S@a4c. for choice in pails, and 28@30c. common to good. Western sold at s7040c. and the common Western at 17@20c
 CHEESE = Factory fancy, 1ss4@14c; do. fair to good, 10@11c -. Eaas-Quotations ranged from 2Sc for or dinary, to 94c for New York. New Jersey and FLOUR -superane, $s.4O@ss. 80; Western, $4.45@$7.60; extra New York. $3.s0@$6.00. Ax-shipping, 6o@65c.; clover, eo@75c. /; f Hors1New a SY' York, ss@s1oo; Eastern, ,s5@s5c; yearlings, 80@9Oc; olds, -@ e..
 PETROLEUM Refined, 7ssc; crude, e16@7sSc in bulk; in barrels, 85sc; naphtha, 6s4c. in shipping order, and 111s@12c. in cases. PoRKZNew mess, Sl0.7O@$1s.76; dressed WHEAT Spring No. 8, .-@s71So.; Mil waukee, No. ?, $1.s6; amber, $1.32@$2.4o i; white, $1O6@$1.16.
 RYE-state, 69@75c. xxx, 45@46c.; xx, 42@44c; X, 42@4Sc.; Mo- 1, 45@47c.; No. 2, 38@4Oc.; common, Ss@35c. !; New York and Western xx and X, 39@4515c. i; No. 1, 44(045c.
 PHILADELPHIA MARKET. FLoUR-State family, ---@$4.75; rye flour, SS. .15(1)$4. 6A13 wheat, State, $-@S1.lS amber, $1.43; corn, yellow, 541Sc.; mixed State, 64c
 PETRoLEuM-Refned, 75Sc.; crude, 61@c. WooL-State and Western xx, 46@5Oc.; \, 47@4sc. medium, 50@51c.; coarse, 45c.
 BOSTON MARKET.
 FLOUR -- From $9.5O@$S.75 for low and medium, to $4.75@60O for choice Minnesota. Corn, 60@72c for mixed and yellow.
 BUTTER - Common, 23c. @27c. Vermont dairy, 28@33c.; choice creamery, 37@40c. CHEEsE-13914c.
 BEANs-$3. .00@$3. 50.
 HAY-Choice, $17@18. CATTLE MARKETS.
 BUFFALO Cattle, good quality, $5.80@ $6.s0 hogs, fair to good, $6.50@$655; best, $6.80.
 EAST LIBERTY, PENN.-Best cattle, $5.75@ $6.25; medium to good, $450@$550; common to fair, $3.0O@$425; Hogs, Workers, $6.40@ S6.5O; Philadelphias, $6.55@$675. Sheep, S3.25@4.50.
 WATERFOWL, MAss.-Cattle, choice, $- @$10OO; extra, $9.0O@$9.5O; first quality, $7.5o@$S.50; second quality, $5.0O@$70O !; third quality, $4.25@$4.75. Sheep and lambs wool sheep, $2.50@$4.50; extra, $5.00@ $6.oO; spring lambs, 41S@61c. Veal calves, 8@77Sc.
Connecticut western news., 1883-01-24
An Incident in Virginia.

Our old friend, MT. Wm. Claughton, of Heathsville, sheriff of Northumber- land Co.,, Va., says: "We have many good medicines in our parts, but noth- ing which equals St. Jacobs Oil, the Great German Remedy. My family keep the Oil in the house at all times and use it for almost everything that medi- cine can be used for. They claim that it is unequaled for rheumatism and all bodily pains. - 1appahannock, (Va.,) Zyde Woter Znder.
Connecticut western news., 1883-01-24

AFTER THE Doa.-No one ever SUD- posed the prairie dog towns to be of any value in the West until Yankee be- sieged one and began to capture the ami malls for their skins, which, it is said, can be made into gloves that rival the finest kid.
Connecticut western news., 1883-01-24
MARROW ESCAPE
OF X MASSACHUSETTS ENGINEER TIMELY WARNING OF MIR. JOHN SPENCER, BAGGAGE MASTER
 OF THE R. G A. R.R.
Marvellous Cure of Stone in the Bladder
 Large Stone Removed by "Kens nedy's Fav rite Remedy"


 Large Stone Removed by "Ken.
 nedy's Fav rite Remedy"
 From the Pitts1eld lMass.) Eagle.
 Stone in the Bladderis a very dangerous ail- ment; but many most remarkable cures have of late been wrought by "Kennedy's Favorite Reme- dy"--the invention oi Dr. Kennedy of Ron. dout, N. Y. Another striking case is now added to the list. MT. Peter Lawler, of Dalton, Mass, states in a letter to Dr. Kennedy that he had been troubled with bladder complaint for IA years aud hnd consulted at different times seven physi- clans; but nothing beyond temporary alignment of the pain had been worked. Towards the end of last January MT. Lawler called on Dr. Ken: nedy. Sounding him, the doctor "struck stone." He decided that Mir. Lawler should first try the "Favorite Remedy" so as, if possible, to aved an operation. And here is the remarkable result: "Dear Doctor Kennedy-The day after came home passed two gravel stones and am doing nicely now. If you would like to see the stones I will send them to you" This letter bears date "Dalton, Mass, Feb. 6th." and is signed "Peter Lawler." The stones, which SO large as to war rant for Kennedy's Favorite Remedy the claim that it is the most successful specific for Stone yet discovered, are now in Dr. Kennedy's possession. Incidentally MT. Lawer also states that the "Fav. orite Remedy" at the same time cured him of stubborn case of Rheumatism; and it is fact that in Affections arising out of disorder of the liver urinary organs it is a searching remedy and works marvellous benefits It in itself almost medicine chest. Order it of your druggist. Price $lO0 bottle,
Connecticut western news., 1883-01-24

SEVERE. old law in Holland con- demned criminals to be wholly deprived of salt as the severest punishment in that moist country. The effect was that they were prey to internal parasites.
Connecticut western news., 1883-01-24

or three days. Do not be imposed on by the humbug stuffs offered. Ask your dealer for Fra gers, with label on. It saves your horse labor and you too. Itreceived first medal at the Gen. tanniN and Paris Expositions. Sold everywhere
Connecticut western news., 1883-01-24
On Thirty DRYa1 Trial.

TIE voLTA1o BELT Co.,, Marshall, Mich., will send Dr. Dyes Celebrated Eectro-voltaic Belts and Electric Appliances on trial for thirty days to men (young or old) who are afflicted with nervous debility, lost vitality and kindred troubles, guaranteeing speedy and complete restoration of health and manly vigor Ad- dress as above.-N. B.-No risk is incurred, as thirty days trial is allowed.
Connecticut western news., 1883-01-24

IIYoN's Patent Metallic Heel Stiffeners keep new boots and shoes from running over. Sold by shoe and hardware dealers.
Connecticut western news., 1883-01-24
Valuable Experience,

1AUBs 4OO4s H.H. WARNER & Co.,: Srs-From personal experience I can heartily recommend your Safe Kidney and Liver Cure to all who suffer from liver, kidney or urinary difficulties.
 HARRIET P. RATHBUN.
Connecticut western news., 1883-01-24

WHosoEvER LENDS 8 greedy ear to slander- ous report is either himself of 8 radically bad disposition or merec child in sense.-Menander.
Connecticut western news., 1883-01-24

FEW persons have sufficient wisdom to prefer censure, which is useful to them, to praise, which deceives them-La Rochefoucauld,
Connecticut western news., 1883-01-24

MEKA-AKEM advertised in this paper is 6 wonderful discovery for the cure of Catarrh- A catarrhal antidote
Connecticut western news., 1883-01-24
ErazAr Axla Greaae.

THE perfection of conversation is not to play a regular sonata, but like the Eolian harp to await inspiration of the passing breeze.-Burke.
Connecticut western news., 1883-01-24

GREAT minds, like Heaven, are placed in doing good through the ungrateful subject of their favors are barren in return.
Connecticut western news., 1883-01-24

As CEREMONY is the invention of wise men to keep fools at distance, so good-breeding is an expeaient to make fools and wise men ouals-Steele,
Connecticut western news., 1883-01-24

ARE you Blious2 Try the remedy that cured Mrs, Clement, of Franklin, N. H. Hoods sarsaparils, made in Lowell, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1883-01-24

ALL the scholastic scaffolding falls as a ruined edifce before one single word-faith.-
Connecticut western news., 1883-01-24

IT IS shameful for man to be foreigner in his own country, and stranger to her affairs and interests s-Minutius
Connecticut western news., 1883-01-24
MARKET NOTES.

DoN'r DIE in the house. Though on Rats. '' Clears out rats mice, reaches, bed-bugs. 15c.
Connecticut western news., 1883-01-24
DObsOn's Universal BANJO INSTRUCTOR

The Banjo is getting to be quite fashionable in: f955 sS and O. Ho5sSN sSt have RsS9 including 57 bright Reels Jigs, Hornpipes. Wslk; rounds, Waltzes, Polkas and Schottisches, and 28 popular songs. Price, $1.OO.
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RHEUMATISM CURED.
 Our best physclans agree that outward applications never cure rheumatism. The best oils and linments only alleviate the pains. Rheumatism is constitu- tonal aiotion, originating impure and disordered blood. Hoods Sarsaparla is the proper remedy, be- cause in purifying the blood it corrects the acidty in which rheumatism begins to act.
 REMARKABLE CASE OF A SEA CAPTAIN Capt. Mitchell, of the barque Antoine Sala, New York and Havana trade, homo in May, 1882, entirely helpless with rheumatism. He went to the mountains with his wife. at whose request Capt. Mitchell made of Hoods Sarsaparila. He commenced to improve right away under the influence of Hoods Sarsapara, and was able to return Brooklyn In two months from his first trying Hoods Sarsaparla his rheumatism gone. and he sailed in command of hls vessel well His wife writes My husband is 4S years of age, and his health better than it has been for time; he has gained several pounds in weight. If wish to inquire more particularly they address Mrs. M L. Mitchell. 79l Monroe street. Brooklyn. N Y.
 AN OLD DRUGGISTS EXPERIENCES.
 am employed in the Chicago N D. postofhoe carrier During late wet spell have suffered from muscular rheulnatlsn,. was advised to try Hood's Sarsaparilla did so, and now am entirely cured. am an old druggist myself having had nearly twenty years experience. JAMES V. A. PRoUDFooT.
 HOODS SARSAPARILI4A.
 Sold by Druggists $1 six for $5. Made only by C. l. HOOD & O., Apothecaries, Lowell. Mass.
 Every druggist will tell youthat Aliens Brain Food never fails to cure Nervousness, Nervous Debility and restore strength to the weakened organs Al FoR SPECIAL RATES for advertising in this paper. or,rN1H- tOt tho rN,t1,l ,licl,o r,ft tho oT1or
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Ruth and BOaz.

A new Sacred Cantata, of a charming character. fairly and just the thing to give in vestry by costumes simple and M not expepSsive By E A.
 The CHORAL. CHOIR, (3l CO., for Choirs, and the PEERLESS, (75 cts.). both by Dr. W. O: best books of the kind.
Connecticut western news., 1883-01-24
RHEIIlIATISM CnREn

HE IS truly greatthat is little in himself, and that fhaketh no account of any night of honers Thomas a-Kempis
Connecticut western news., 1883-01-24

BUcHu-PAIBA." Quick, complete cure, all annoying Kidney and Urinary Diseases. $1.
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Shepard Church Collection
 FOR QUARTET AND CHORUS CHOIRS.

novel and striking character by such composers as ana n all by about 49 noted musicians. Complied and ar The solo singers are well remembered. Price. $1.25.
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T &Co., Foftlanu, Me. ls unIailing and infslli bls in curing Epileptlc Fits. Spasms. Convuh sicns. St. Vitus D@noc,
 Alcoholism. Opium Eat ing, Sorofula and nn NervrfA and Blood Dis easeS. To Clergynen, Lawyers, Literary Men, Merchants, Bankers. Ladies and all whose sedentary employment causes Nervous Prostra- tion, Irregularities of the blood, stomach, bowels or Kidneys, or who require 6 nerve tonic, appetizer or stimulant, SAMARE TAN NERVINE is in. valuable. Thousands proclaim it the most wonderful Invigorau ut that ever sustained the sinking system. For sale by all Druggists.
 ND MEDICAL CO.,.
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city torn down. In the afternoon Prince | Napoleon was arrested and imprisoned. A bill was passed in the Chamber of Deputies prohibiting the presence in sFrance or Algeria of any member of former French dynasties.
 -Rumors of secret societies are again creating scare in Ireland. An affray has occurred in County Tipperary be- tween bailiffs and tenants. An affray occurred in Dublin between police and 9 party of young men.
 Five persons were burned to death in London Tenement.
 The ship Pride of the Ocean is be- lieved to have been destroyed by dyna- mite.
 The knives used ill the Phoenix Park murders were found near the premises of one of the men arrested on Friday night.
 A Cairo dispatch says that telegrams from official sources in Constantinople report that some Circassians attempted on Sunday to assassinate the Sultan. A woman dvulged the plot. The Albanian bodyguard met and defeated the Circas- sians in the vicinity of the Sultan's apart ments. Several men were killed in the encounter.
 Raids have been made on the friends of Overdank, the socialist, by the police of Rome.
 Fifteen arrests were made lately in Dublin, the accused being charged with conspiring to murder members of the police.
 The floods in South Hungary are assuming greater proportions During the performance on Sunday at a circus in Berditscheff, in Russia, Poland, fire broke out in the building, and before the spectators could escape the whole structure was ablaze. Three hundred persons perished in the flames