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Connecticut western news., 1884-06-25
The New Pensi on once.

The Government is erecting on Judi. ciary Square, in Washington, a large structure for the exclusive use of the Pension Office, for which Congress has already appropriated sii0,0O0. It is four hundred feet long and two hun dred feet wide, the height being three stories, with a vast central sly-light rising full story above the roof of tho third story and lighting the court The roof of the inclosed court is supported by two rows of enormous columns.
 This court, with it's triple colonnado on all sides, promises to be the best architectural feature of the odihce, which from the exterior suggests tenn porary exhibition building, by the cheap ness of its material and decorations. The entire structure is of brick, and the cornices and frieze are of terra cotta, Between the first and second stories q yellow band, or frieze, three feet in height, is carried entirely around tho building, and on this are represented scenes from military and naval iife--in' fantry, artillery, and cavalry on the march, wounded men, sailors in boats, etc. This much at least can be said ir praise of the figures, that they are mol the stereotyped soldiers and sailors o the picture books, but seem to have been designed by some one who ha' seen actual warfare. They are too small however, 10 be effective. The building is not yet far advanced, but one or two things are clear; it will have the beaut, of usefulness, which is lacking m & many of our public structures, and ] will be wido departure from the classi cal ideas that long dominated our Gov ernment architects. For the purpose O providing large number of we'll lighted and well-ventilated office rooms the plan seems an excellent one. Tn, architect is General Meigs, formerl, 1, Quartermaster-G General of the army Century for July.
Connecticut western news., 1884-06-25
A HUGE ELECTRIC BATTERY.
Bartholdps Statue of Liberty and Some
 Peculinrities of tt.

In erecting the great Statue of Lib erty, two things had to be considered that seemed very trihing, and yet, if neglected, might destroy the statue in one day, or cause it to crumble slowly to pieces. One is the sun, the other is the sea breeze. Either of these could destroy the great copper figure, and something must be done to prevent such disaster. The heat of the sun would expand the metal and pull it out of shape, precisely as it does pull the Brooklyn bridge out of shape every day. The bridge is made in four parts, and when they expand with the heat of the sun they slide one past the other, and no harm is done. The river span rises and falls day and night, as heat and cold alternate. The great copper statue is likewise in two parts, the framework of iron and the copper covering; and while they are securely fastened togeth- CT they can move one over the other. Each bolt will slip trifle as the copper expands in the hot August sunshine, and slide back again when the freezing winds blow and the vast figure shrinks together in the cold. Besides this, the copper surface is so thin and elastic that it will bend slightly when heated, yet keep it's general shape.
 The salt air blowing in from the ses has thin fingers and a bitter, biting tongue. If it finds crack where it car creep in between the copper surface and the iron skeleton, there will be trouble at once. These metals do not agree to- gether, and where there is salt moisture in the air they seem to quarrel moro bitterly than ever. It seems that every joining of points of copper and iror makes tiny battery, and so faint shiv CTS of electricity would run through al the statue, slowly corroding and eating it into dust. This curious, silent, and yet sure destruction must be pre- vented, and so every joint throughou the statue, wherever copper touches iron, must be protected with little rag stuffed between the metals to keep then from quarreling. It is the same where ever two different metals touch eacl other. Imagine what a tremendou battery the Liberty would make, witl its tons of copper surface and monstrou skeleton of iron. However, littl care prevents all danger, as provision will be made, of course, for keeping tn metals from touching each other.-St Nicholas for Juiy.
Connecticut western news., 1884-06-25

I've been quiet and helpless so long that really enjoy this freedom"
 A few days after this, Jessie came into the room where Edgar was sitting in large arm chair, and said, with a smile:
 "You've been so good, and obeyed my directions so well, that I am going to give you great treat. Papa has had the horse harnessed up, and he says he thinks ride would do you good; so is it yea or nay2"
 "It is most positively yea, my fair jailer," cried Edgar, springing up; "that is, Eff you will accompany me-"
 "Oh, certainly" replied Jessie; '1 didn't intend to trust you out alone."
 In a few moments all was ready, and they started off, after strict injunction not to be gone too long.
 They rode on in silence for some time, and at last Edgar said:
 "Have you not found it very tedious to stay in doors to take care of me?"
 "Oh, no, indeed" replied Jessie; "I have been repaid by seeing you well again."
 "My darling little Jessie P exclaimed Edgar, suddenly cIasping her in his arms and kissing her sweet mou tn, " will you consent to take care of me for life, darling? Say, sweet one, will you be mine?"
 Jessie nestled little closer to him and replied:
 "Yes, Edgar; I have loved you ever since that day when you so nobly risked your life for another, maimed and dis abled though you were. Only think, we were just talking about you, when we were so unexpectedly brought to- gether."
 They soon turned toward home, and Jessie hastened to her parents to make known to them her new-found happi- ness, and to receive her fathers con- gratulatory kiss and smile of approba- tion; then return to her lover, who de- clared, with smile, that he had grown quite melancholy at her absence.
 "Well, suppose you think you have found your hero now," remarked Aunt Barbara, when their engagement was made known to her, "are you satisfied now, you particular little body?"
 "Yes, Aunt Barbara" replied Jessie, taking her hand and gazing thoughtfully into her face; "I have found my true hero, and have intrusted my happiness to him, knowing that it will never be less, and that I shall ever have cause to bless the day that brought us together. "
Connecticut western news., 1884-06-25
A Hearty Welcome.

In the fall of 1860 Stephen A. Douglas was Democratic candidate for Presi dent. He made tour of New England, showing himself to the people wherever possible, making several speeches, and being received with almost universal enthusiasm. The Mayor of Bangor was a Republican and he was induced to preside at the meeting. The Mayor could never make much of speech. He was business man, staid, respectable citizen, and good Mayor, but did not shine as an orator His duty, however, was to present and welcome the re- nowned Senator from Illinois, and he did it in very nearly this fashion, hesi- tating and stammering:
 "HoNoRED SIR-We cannot show you the magnificent prairies of your-oi your own native State; we cannot show you the magnificent architecture of your-of the nations capital; We cannot show you the magnifcent-m magnificent railroads and-bnildings and-steam. ships and-the business of the nations metropolis; we cannot show you the grand and magnificent mountains-and rivers-and lakes; but we, the Republi- cans of Bangor, welcome you without distinction of party"
Connecticut western news., 1884-06-25
THE AMERICAN SOLDIER.
How he Is SwIndIed in the Matter of His
 Clothing and Kit.

On entering the office and making his wishes known, says an intelligent United States soldier, the recruit is taken to a side room, stripped and examined by the doctor, after which an outfit of clothes, consisting iblouse, cap, drawers, stockings, shirt, shoes, pants, and blanket, is issued to him. He signs a blank form for the clothes he has just drawn, his signature being witnessed by the officer. A note at the bottom of the form declares that all spaces not used to denote articles drawn shall have red ink line drawn through them, to prevent any person having charge of the same from inserting other articles of clothing than those drawn after the blank has been signed. This filling is never done and when the recruit reaches his con- pany he is apt to find himself charged with clothes he never drew, and is truly fortunate if the company commander does not prefer charges against him for disposing of clothes he never had. As there are several grades of cloth ing he often gets the poorest and is charged for the best, while when any of the recruit ing squad draw clothes they draw the best and pay for the poorest. Alter drawing his uniform he is informed that he must dispose of his citizens clothing as he will not be allowed to keep it.. The sergeant or one of his men accom- panies him to a dealer in old clothes who offers him one-twentieth what his suit is worth. He refuses to part with them at the price but is told by the ser geant that he cannot be running around town with him as he has other duties to perform. Not wishing to make enemies at the start he takes what is offered, knowing he is imposed upon, and returns to the office. Had he kept his eyes open he might have seen the old clothes man place bill in the sergeant's hand which would explain why he could get no more for his clothes.
 When, at last, be is shipped with a number of others to the depot, he is again examined, and having passed, is put out to drill. His drill master, nine times out of ten, is Swede, German, or foreigner of some sort, whose slight fund of English is composed principally of oaths. Under such a teacher he does not progress very rapidly, for which failing he receives an ample share oi abuse.
 neglected to tell about the cleaning kit sold to the recruits at the depot by the post sutler. It consists of one clothes brush, one backing brush, hair brush, brass brush, two combs, one towel, one cake of soap, button stick and small paper of tripoli for cleaning but tons and box of backing. I did not ask the cost of these articles, but on reaching the company found B charged for sutler's kit. Now, emitting the brass brush, button stick and tripoli, I have
 cen the other articles sold in Chatham street for fifty cents and of better qual- ity. After the recruit has reached his company and learned his drill he is assigned for duty with his company and draws another outfit of clothes. As the price of these clothes is taken ont of his pay he usually serves six months or more before he draws any money.
Connecticut western news., 1884-06-25
Coin as Carriers Of Disease.

Dr. Reinsch, distinguished German chemist, has found the bacteria of diff fent diseases sticking to silver coin long after being exposed to the disease. An extended series of observations showed that this is the case with the small coins of all nations, the thin incrustation of organic matter deposited upon their sur faces in the course of long circulation rendering them very suitable for this prac- tical settlement. Dr. Reinsch scraped off some of these incrustations, and, with scalpel, divided them into frag- ments, which were subsequently, dis solved i'll distilled water. The employ ment of lenses of very high power showed the bacteria and fungi dis | tinctly,
Connecticut western news., 1884-06-25
THE V-A-S-E.

From the madding crowd they stand apart, The maidens four and the Work of Art; And none might tell from sight alone In which had Culture ripest grown The Gotham Million fair to see, The Philadelphia Pedigree, The Boston Mind of azure hue, Or the soulful Soul from Kalamazoo For all loved Art in seemly way, With an earnest soul and a capital A.
  Long they worshiped; but no one broke The sacred stiffness, until up spoke The Western one from the nameless place, Who blushing said "What a lovely vase" Over three faces a sad smile flew. And they edged away from KalamaEoo, But Gotham's naughty soul was stirred To crush the stranger with one small word, Deftly hiding reproof in praise. She cries lis, indeed a lovely vaze l" But brief her unworthy triumph when The lofty one from the house of Penn, With the consciousness of two grandpapas, Exclaims: 'It is quite lovely vahs !" And glances round with an anxious thrill, Awaiting the word of Beacon Hill. But the Boston maid smiles courteouslee And gently murmurs: "Oh, pardon me I did not catch your remark, because I was so enhanced with that charming vaws ?
 Dies era pregelida
 Sinistrd quuna BoStoni0
 James Jcfrey Roche, in Life.
Connecticut western news., 1884-06-25
A Sinking Mountain.

Nature reports a remarkable land subsistence at Bona, in Algeria. Jabel Naiba, an isolated mountain, 800 meters in height, is rapidly decreasing in alti- tude, and considerable cavity is form. ing round it's base. The whole mass of the mountain is evidently sinking. The neighborhood of Bona must, however, have formerly been the scene of 8 sinli- lar phenomenon. Lake Fezzary, which measures over 12, ,000 hectares in extent, had no existence in the time of the Ro- mans. Its depth at the center is only 2.60 meters now. Investigations made in 1870 disclosed the remains of a Ro- mau town lying in the lake. The infer ence is that the town had sunk long ago just as the mountain is sinking at the present day, Boston Times,
Connecticut western news., 1884-06-25
THE GREENLAND ICE PACKS.
Why We Have IceberRs in Such Largo QuRntitIes-A Bad Look Ahead.
From the New York Herald.l

tue NeN 1OTh htTdlu.l
 The report of the ice packs near Greenland, just brought by the bark Fluorine to Philadelphia, clears up the mystery of the early effiux of ice on the Atlantic this year. The barks Fluorine and Silica arrived at Arsuk Fiord, April 9, from Hamburg, and took refuge in the harpor of Kyrtalik. The Silica, after having been driven north to lati- tude 63 degrees, longitude 54 degrees west, encountered broad ice belt, and subsequently, sailed along a pack fifty miles, which was so high that one could not see over it. The superintendent of the nines at Ivigtut, South Greenland, stated that the past winter has been ex- traordinarily severe for frost, snow and gales, and the adjacent ford froze deeper and further out from shore than ever before.
 Fortunately for the navigation of the Arctic seas beyond the great rush of heavy ice from Davis's Strait ceased after May 4, and the Fluorine encouu- tered no ice in coming southward. This fact suggests that the ice masses in the approaches to Smiths Sound may have thinned out in some degree by the time the relief steamers-tLe Thetis, the Bear, and the Alert-reach that latitude. It may, however, be found that the ex- traordinary stream of ice which for some months has been moving off the LabrA dor coast, will not be exhausted till the middle of next month.
 The exceptional iciness of the Green land seas last winter may have been, as Dr. John Rae has recently suggested, the indirect cause of the exceptionally mild winter of 1884, in the British Islands. The natural effect of so large flow of cold water from the north, meeting the warm Gulf Stream at right angles, says an English explorer, would ''not only be to defect the latter to the southward of its usual course, causing it to strike our shores further south, but also in much greater volume, because a much larger supply IS required to re- place the increased quantity from the Arctic" This reasoning is sound, but it would seem as if both the phenomenal glacial flow west of Greenland and tn e mild British winter are rather to be ascribed to one cause.-the prevalence of vast cyclonic area of low barometer over and east of Iceland, which would induce powerful polar or northwesterly winds ill Bafin's Bay, and equally strong equatorial currents over the Brit ish Islands. If this be the case, as the present summer advances and the seas northeast of Iceland grow warmer, this area will move farther to the eastward, possibly subjecting Great Britain, espe- cially Scotland, to occasional boreal winds in July, which may be injurious to the grain crops.
Connecticut western news., 1884-06-25
A BRAVE LITTLE PATRIOT.
The YounRes Soldier of the ReVOIutIOI nfy WHr-One of King Hnnc0ck,h Men.


 Richard Lord Jones was born at Col chester, Conn.,, on May 15, 1767. He enlisted at Hartford, for the term of three years, in Captain James Watson's company of the Third Connecticut Reg iment, commanded by Colonel Samuel B. Webb, the father of the venerable General James Watson Webb, and was the youngest enlisted person on the pay roll of the army of the Revolution. He was immediately placed under charge of Bandmaster BaIlentine, and instructed to play the fife.
 The regiment was at one time en- gagged in an enterprise having in view the destruction of a large quantity of lumber on Long Island. But the colonel and number of men, among whom was Richard, were captured while returning, after successful expedition, by the British sloop of war Falcon" and taken to Newport.
 Upon the arrival of the prisoners at Newport, they were taken before British officer for examination. Tho colonel, being called forward, was fol- lowed by Dick, who was anxious to learn what his own fate was to be. The British officer, noticing the little fellow at the heels of his colonel, sternly in- quired:
 "Who are you p
 "I am one of King Hancock's men," answered Dick, strengthening himself proudly.
 "Whst can you do for him ?" asked the officer, with smile, and so strong an emphasis on the "you" that Dick | answered defiantly:
 "I can fight for him."
 "Can you fight one of King Georges men?"
 "Yes, sir," answered Dick promptly, and then added, after a little hesitation, eff he is not much bigger than l."
 The officer called forward the boat swain's boy, who had been curiously looking on; then turning to the young continental, asked:
 "Dare you fight him ?"
 Dick gave the Britain, who was con- siderably larger than he, nasty sur vey, and then answered:
 "Yes, sir"
 "Then strip" said the officer, and turning to the British lad, "strip, and do battle for King George"
 Both boys divested themselves of all superAuous clothing as rapidly as possi- ble, and went to work at once, and in dire earnest. It was 0 trough and tumble fight; first one was on top and then the other, cheered in turn by cries of, "Give it to him. King Hancock P and "Hurrah for King GeorgeT'
 It was a memorable encounter for both contestants, but at last the coura geous little rebel got the better of his adversary. The young Briton shouted "enough," and was rescued from the embrace of his furious antagonist.
 With a generosity natural to great minds, but seldom displayed during the War of Independence, the British officer ordered the discharge of our young hero for his pluck, and he was set a liberty. .-iT. Nicholas for July.
Connecticut western news., 1884-06-25

TEN years ago a penniless man, with a peculiarly-shaped head, made bar gain with London professor of anato- my by which the latter was to have the head on payment of the mans funeral expenses. Meanwhile the man became wealthy, and when he died the other day his friends tried to avoid fulfilling the contract. But the professor insist ed, and the matter is to be brought be- fore the law courts. Pending the deci- sion, the defunct gentleman has been buried with his head eu his shoulders:
Connecticut western news., 1884-06-25

A MAN who had never seen a railroad was being shown one by his friend, and inquired the meaning of W and R on the posts. The friend told him they stood for "ring" and "whistle." He said he could see that wiring spells ring, but how do you get whistle out of R2--Er- chaRae,
Connecticut western news., 1884-06-25

NONE trife with God and make sport of sin so much as those whose way of livings interfere with their prayers; who pray perhaps for sobriety and wait daily for an answer to that prayer at a merry meeting or a tavern.
Connecticut western news., 1884-06-25

Books are standing counselors and preachers, always at hand and always disinterested. having this advantage over oral instructors, that they are ready to repeat their lesson as often as we please. -Chambers' Dictionary.
Connecticut western news., 1884-06-25

ouR good deeds rarely cause much gossip among our fellow-citizens, but our evil ones leap immediately into no- toriety,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-01

CHICAGO, Sept. 3O.--1Tne Drovers Journal re-
I PORTS Hogs-1teceipbs, $1,000, shipments, 5000.
Ta6 0Rsnfa But closed 1sa iO9 SS
shipping, 80 90 light S4,SoO5.5o; skips and
Oattle-Recepts, i 1 600; shipments $500. The
market for best grades was firm, bat natives 10
015c lower export steers, Sc. 50O6S5 good to
choice shipping steers $606.50; common to fair,
Gals.
Sheep and Lambs-Receipts 1000; shipments,
800. The market was steady common to fair, 80 25
03i common to medium, $30350; fair to good,
So. S005.40. or
BUFFALO, Sept. 23.-Cattle-Receipts to-day,
700; receipts consigned through, 122 carloads
The market was duh and prices unchanged; choice
here; fair to medium steers 50: 80; light butch
ers grades, $4.7505 mixed butchers, $3.3504
Sheep-Recepts to-day. 1,20o receipts consigned
through, 8 carloads. The market was dull and
prices a shade lower common to fair sheep, 80 250
1856; good to choice 81 40; Western lambs $40
10; Canada lambs $505.15
Hogs-Receipts to-day, 5000; receipts consigned
through, 43 carloads The market was dun and
lower; good to choice Workers. SIS. 10 IS; common
and light weights $4.9005.10; Ohio and Michigan
grades, 81. as; good medium weights scarce at
So .3O05.45.
ST. LOUIS, Sept. o.-Cattle-Receipts, L 900;
shipments, not reported. The market quiet; ex.
port steers. $6,4OG675; good to choice shipping
steers. So $50 80; common to medium steers 81 so
$3.50; Colorado steers, $500 good grass-fed Texas
steers So 70 "a; common, So 25 So choice heavy,
Sheep and Lambs 8 Receipts 700 shipments
not reported. The market quiet inferior to fair
Sheep So. % 02.75; medium to- good 81 So 03. 25,
choice to extra, SIS. SO lambs 81. so Q4. 25 Texas
sheep, $2O35O ass
market was nominafy lower. light shipping to best
butchers hogs. $47505S5.
NEW YORK, Sept, O.-Beeves-Receipts. q $50;
including 40 carloads for exportaton; fair prime
steers in fair sae inferior Texas and Colorado steers
dull and lower; natives sold at 81 500672 $ cwt.;
live Texas steers sold at 81 80 $780, Colorado $46
as; clearance not made.
Sheep and Lambs-Receipts 1000. The market
was dull; extremes, $3@5 % cwt. for sheepi $506
for lambs.
Hogs-Receipts, $780, market dull at So. a
SIS ~ cwt
KANSAS CITY, Sept. 3O.-The Live Stock Indi
Gator reports: Catte-Receipts. 500. The market
lower; the supply was chiefly of grassfed Texas
cattle; export cattle $50 good to choice shipping
steers, $5.45 05.S5; medium to good So 05. 25;
CRASHED Texas steers. SO. 80 D3 IS. ~
Hogs-Receipts, 4, 300. The market was weak and
1Oc lower sales were made at S.. 1005.45
Sheep-Receipts, $40. The market quiet and
unchanged
EAST LIBERTY, Sept -Cattle-Market closed
dull and unchanged. Receipts $50; shipments. q
02S.
Hogs-Slow Receipts, 700; shipments 6 200.
Philadelphas selling; Workers. So 0525; grass
ers, $45005.
Sheep-In fair demand and unchanged. Receipts,
l 400; shipments 5000.
CINCINNATI Sept. 30.-Hogs quiet common and
light $4,000 packing and butchers, 50 05.75.
Receipts, ,600i Shipments. $50.
MILWAUKEE, Sept 3o.-Hogs lower at 81. 60 q
$50.