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Connecticut western news., 1884-10-15
The Public Domain.

There are some facts about the "pub. lie domain" not generally understood, but very interesting. It is not generally understood, for instance, that it has cost more than has been realized for it. Yet such is the fact The public domain contains, in round numbers, l, 300, 000,. 900 acres, and has cost S352, ,0OO, 900, or about nineteen cents per acre. There has been disposed of in various ways 645, GOO, 900 acres for total of S237, GOO, ,000. So that the cost has been over Sl00, ,OO0, GOO more than the receipts for land sold thus far. 1t is also a common assertion that the bulk of the public lands have been disposed of. The fact is that but 645. .00O,O 900 acres out of 1,019, 000. 900 acres have been disposed of, though in this operation the best lands have been selected. but little purely agricultural lands remaining in the hands of the Government. Over 400,000,000 acres of that remaining is counted "desert islands," though it is probable that much of it will be culti. vated hence.
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-15
Increased Length of Human Life.

The stage to which we have at present attained may be stated thus. Compared with the period 183S-54 (the earliest for which there are trustworthy records), the average duration of a mans life is now 41.9 years instead of 39.9, and of a wo- mans 45.3 instead of 4l9 years, an ad- dition of eight per cent to the female life and five per cent to the male. Of each thousand males born at the present day, forty-four more will attain the age of thirty-five than used to be the case previous to 1871. For the whole of life the estimate now is that of 1000 per sons (one-half males and one-half fe- males), 35 survive at the age of forty five, 26 at fifty-hve, g at sixty-fiv 8 at seventy-hve and at eighty-fve. To put the case in another way, every l, 900 persons born since 1870 will live about ?, TOO years longer than before. In other words, the life of 1000 persons is now equal in duration to that of 1,070 per sons previously; and 1000 births will now keep up the growth of our popula- ton as we'll as 1,O70 used to do. This is equivalent in result to an increase of our population, and in the best form-viz., not by more births but by fewer deaths, which means fewer maladies and better health. What is more, nearly seventy per cent. of this increase of life takes place Cor is lived) in the ''useful period' namely, between the ages of twenty and sixty. Thus of the 2, TOO additional years lived by each thousand of our population seventy per cent, or 1890 years, will be direct addition to the working power of our people. It is to be remembered that there might be a great addition to the births in country with little addition to the national work ing power-nay, with an actual reduc- ton of the national wealth and pros- perity-seeing that, regarded as ''econo- mic agents" children are simply a source of expense, and so also are majority of the elderly who have passed the age of three-score. On the other hand, as al- ready said, only one-quarter of the longer or additional life now enjoyed by our people is passed in the useless periods of childhood and old age, and more than one-third of it is lived at ages when life is in its highest vigor, and most productive alike of wealth and of enjoyment. CorahiI Maodziue.
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-15
The Irishman and the Pig.

A Yorkshireman having killed pig, and not wishing to divide with his neighbors, as was the custom, said to his man (who was an Irishman):
 Mike, if I give the neighbors, who have given to me, piece of my pork, I'll have none for myself. Can you tell me whas I am to do?"
 "Bedad, sir, said Mike, ''it's myself that can do that same thing"
 Good, said the Yorkshireman, look ing at Mike, and rubbing his hands, "now, tell me, what am I to do?"
 "Faith, sir," said Mike, "sure and when the crather is cleaned, just be af- ter hanging it against the door, where every mothers son of them will see it, and early in the morning, before any one is about, get up and take in yer pig and hide it away. Thin, when your neigh bors come, just be after telling 'em that the pig was sthole."
 Capital idea, Mike p exclaimed the Yorkshireman; "Tn do it, by Jove."
 So when the pig was cleaned it was hung up outside, so that the neighbors might see 1t. The countryman anxious. ly awaited the approach of night, and at last retired to bed, but net to sleep. Mike, under cover of the darkness of the night, crept round the house and stole the pig. What was the astonish- ment of Yorky, when at early dawn he rose to hide away his pig, but found no pig there, can be better imagined than described. Mike came in with his "top O the mornin' to ye, sir" and giving him a knowing wink, said:
 "Master, how about the pig?"
 "Well, Mike, the pig was stolen in reality"
 "Faith, and that sounds just as natur- al as if you had lost your pig" said Mike, with another knowing wink.
 "But, you blockhead, tell you the pig was stolen"
 Faith, and be gorry, the sorry a bit O me thought you could act so well. Just stick to that; it's as natural as life"
 By George" roared the now irate Yorkshireman, "I tell you the pig was stolen p
 "Och be iabers," said Paddy's man, "stick to it, and yer nabors will be- lave yer, and sorra bit of it they'll get. Faith, didn't think ye could do it so well !"
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-15
JACK AT SEA.
A Bit of Life on mn American CoastinE
 Schooner.

Life on the American coasting schoon- CT differs in nearly every respect from that which is led on deep-water vessels. The rules laid down in the navy and in the deep-water merchant service, and the comparative absence of rules on coasting schooners, show how much the discipline on the vessels differ. In the navy there is 8 rule against swearing, which, however, is often broken. In the regular merchant service Jack is not al- lowed to swear when aft of the main- mast, although he may use profane lan- guage when forward of that spar. The officers are usually at liberty to swear from the forward end of the cabin to the iibboom. The captain may swear from stem to stern, and protest against this proceeding is likely to come only from his own conscience. Although the off, Ger may swear at his men when forward, it is not considered good form for him to take that liberty on the quarter deck, especially when the captain is within hearing. When the captain feels it his duty to swear officially at one of his off, cers, it is understood that the latter has done something very wicked. The off, Ger may, however, if on good terms with the captain, do a limited amount of swearing in a social way when aft in company with him.
 On American coasting schooners there are no swearing laws. The humblest seaman is at liberty to go down into the cabin and swear to his hearts content, while the captain by way of equalizing matters is expected to enter the fore castle occasionally in order to do little swearing there. In the navy when Jack is addressed by his captain he touches his hat in areverential manner and says: "Aye, aye, Sir" In the deep water branch of the merchant service he re- plies to his captain in the same words without touching his hat. But on the American schooner Jack does not feel himself called upon to abase himself be- fore his commander. If the latter calls him he replies with: 1T say, old man, did you ask me to lend you 8 hand at anything"
 Even on ordinary merchant vessels there is rule which prevents common sailors from smoking aft of the forward house, and restricts the officers from using their pipes on the quarter deck, except when keeping night watch. On the American coaster, however, there are no smoking laws. Any place that is not considered too good for the captain to smoke in will answer well enough as smoking quarters for the honest fore mast hand who appreciates the doctrines of equality. y.-NelO York Times.
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-15
Domestic Recipes.
pledge.

A Newport household contributes this recipe for delicious corn soup to the readers of the Hints: Take one dozen ears of corn and one quart of cream; cut the grains of corn through the middle with a very sharp knife; scrape them of. Boil the ears in water enough to cover them, until the sweetness is extracted from them, Strain this liquor, and then take as much of it as you need for the desired quantity of soup, say one quart. Add the cream slowly and stir it gently so that it will not curdle. Put the corn into this and let it cook until it is tender. Add pepper and salt to your taste.
 If you are making large quantity of tomato catsup, the juice which is not boiling may be kept heated by putting into a stone jar and keeping this on the back part of the stove This will hasten the matter of boiling the catsup, as it will evaporate surprisingly if simply kept hot.
 Brown apple sauce, to serve on the platter with pork chops, is made by taking little soup stock, or if you have some roast-beef gravy it is stil nicer; into this put the apples which are peeled and cored and sliced, let them cook until tender in this, season with salt and little red pepper. When the apples are done beat them until light and soft
 To make sausage keep it's shape in flat cakes, after making them the size you wish, dip them into flour; this will efsctually prevent their falling apart
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-15
How They Make Putty.

The process of making putty is a very simple one. The principal ingredients are raw Gnseed oil and whiting. Marble dust is mixed with the whiting, and as it is much cheaper it reduces the cost of the putty. Paraffiue oils are used to a great extent instead of linseed, and as the former is the cheaper and inferior oil of the two, the result is to make an inferior article. To knead it, it is put in a chaser-an annular-shaped trough from the center of which rises verti- cal shaft. From this shaft two arms ex. tend, on the ends of which are heavy iron wheels that rest in the trough. When the shaft revolves the wheels chase each other around the trongh. The wholesale price of putty is about two cents per pound.
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-15
Local News a Speciality.
WITH THE LIFTING.

Sweet friend, when thou and are gone Beyond earth's weary labor, When small shall be our need of grace From comrade or from neighbor, Passed all the strife, the toll, the care, And done with all the signing, What tender ruth shall we have gained Alas, by simply dying? Then lips too chary of their praise Will tell our merits over, And eyes too swift our faults to see Shall no defect discover. Then hands that would not lift stone Where stones were thick to cumbsr Our steep-hill rath will scatter flowers Above our pillowed slumber. Sweet friend, perchance both thou and I, Ere love is past forgiving, Should take the earnest lesson home Be patient with the living; To-day's repressed rebuke may save Our binding tears tomorrow; Then patience-e'en when keenest edge May whet nameless sorrow. @Tis easy to be gentle when
 Deaths sileHce shames our clamor, And easy to discern the best
 Through memory's mystic glamour; But wise it were for thee and me, Ere love is past forgiving, To take the tender lesson home Be patient W ith the living.
 MARGARET E. SANesTER.
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-15
THE HANDY HOUSEWIFE.
Home. Made Broom Fl olders, Cologne Bot
 ties and Napkin-RinRs.

A handsome whisk-broom holder for the parlor hall may be made out of a double thickness of cardboard, cut into a star and covered with a piece of plain or brocaded velvet or satin. The back is lined with silesia or muslin, and brass hook is placed on one of the points. A ribbon loop, ending in bow, serves to hang it on the wall.
 Very pretty cologne bottles for the toilet-table are made out of beer bottles. Covers of pale-pink, blue or crimson sat in are sewn about them, and asatin ribbon of the same shade passes about the neck and ties in large bow. The cover is left full at the top, with fringed edges. The corks are covered halfway down with satin and bow is placed on top.
 Serviceable napkin-rings are crocheted out of old-gold macreme cord and are made glossy and stiff by an application of varnish. Work baskets and waste paper baskets are made in the same way and frightened by bows of ribbon or velvet.
 Summer palm-leaf fans may be util- ized for winter. Gut of the handles, bind the edges with crimson braid and use for table or lamp mats.
 An old derby hat may be converted into dainty work basket. Cover the outside with shirred satin of any color and tie broad band of the same about tine crown, with bow and ends on one side. Line the inside with any pretty material, and make handle of twisted ribbon.
 The newest vases are china in bronze and white in the form of baby's shoe. To make one at home take one of the baby's shoes of any color, cover with bronze or gold waste both inside and out, and place on the what-not.
 Long tan silk gloves that have been worn during the summer will make handsome silk mits for evening wear during the winter. Out off the fingers and hem the tips neatly. Tie the upper end about the arm with tan satin rib ] bon.-M r Journal
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-15
The Reason Why.

A good many years ago, when a cer- tain place in Texas was very small town, quite a number of prominent citizens went out on hunting expedi- tion. One night, when they were all gathered around the camp fire. one of the party suggested that each man should give the time and reason for his leaving his native State and coming to Texas, whereupon each one in turn told his experience. Judge Blank had killed a man in self-defence in Arkansas, Gen eral Soandso had forged another mans signature to a check, while another came to Texas on account of his having two wives. The only man who did not make any disclosure was a sanctimonious looking old man who, although a pro- fessional gambler, was usually called "Parson."
 "Well, Parson, why did you leave Kentucky ?'
 q don't care to say anything about it. Besides, it was only triAe. None of you would believe me anyhow"
 "Out with it Did you shoot some body ?"
 No, gentlemen, l did not. Since you want to know so bad I'll tell you I left Kentucky because I did not build a church."
 Deep silence fell on the group. No such excuse for coming to Texas ever had been heard of before. There was evidently an unexplained mystery at the bottom of it. The "Parson" was called on to furnish more light.
 "Well, gentlemen, you see, congre. gation raised three thousand dollars and turned it over to me to build 8 church-and I didn't build the church. rrbof'c oli O
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-15
An Ice CarnIYaI.

Extensive preparations are under way for holding brilliant ice carnival this mid-winter at Greenwood Lake, New York. It is on the line of railroad and but a few miles from New York City. The Greenwood Lake Improve ment Company has the matter under control. It is intended to make the car nival complete in every detail, and more attractive than that in Canada last win ter. One of the principal attractions will be the large ice palace, which will be erected on the lake and be used for a week. During this time all sorts of other attractions will be offered Among these will be horse racing on the ice, curling matches, baseball matches on skates, skating matches, toboggan con- tests, running matches, ideboat races and various other winter sports. The hotels, which are only open in the sum. mer and not arranged for winter, are be- ing got ready for the vast crowd ex. peoted.
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-15
Letters for a Model Wife.

Let her Adore her husband ever; Let her Be loving, kind and cleveri Let her Sas to his wishes all, Let her Decline nor care, nor call; Let her Esyaie no self-donial; Let her Ef-face each trace of trial; Let her Genial temper show; Let her A-ch-angelcss loving knowi Let her T-dolatrize her dear, Let her Jd-ded ne'er appear; Let her Cn-reas with Joyous mirths Let her Ei-ysium make of oarlht Let her Eni-prcss rule at homo; Let her ka-trAnce him ne'er Co roam, Let her Opinions his sustain, Let her Peculiar wisdom Raint Let her Cu-hnAries know, Let her Ar-tistic talent show, Let her Essay to please her spousog Let her Tenacious keep her houscg Let her U-nitc her powers 'gainst wronEi Let her Te-racity be strong, Let her Double U-se with boautyg Let her Express that love ia duty, Let her Wi-sely heed his whim, Let her Zeal be all for him; Let her try hard ell these to D, sholl reach the goal X l. N Q.
 RAnzr A1Dnp.
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-15

IT is the slightly deaf man who is afflicted with the "Hey ?" fever all the year wound.
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-15

Emily is now grown lady; she is fourteen years old. I weRt to pay visit to her mamma last summer, and one day l looked out of the parlor win dow and saw group of young people in the garden. One l recognized as Ed mund Price; he was lying on the grass smoking a cigar. The other was fine, manly, intelligent-looking youth, and he was showing Emily something through a telescope; that was Frank Leigh. When Emily came into the room could not help asking her if she did not think Frank very homely boy?
 "No, indeed P she replied. "He is so kind, and so clever, and so good, that everybody loves him, and no one thinks of his looks"
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-06-02
HALLS
sAasA?AaAlA, YELLOW DOCK
and Todide Of Potass.

VNHE BEST BLOOD PURIFIER AND TONIC
i Alternative il use. 1t quickly cures ali
diseases originating from disordered state of
the Blood or Liver. Rheumatism. Mem
raig1a, Blotches, Boils, Pimples, ScrofuIa,
Iunors, Salt Rheum and Mercuriai Pains
readily yield to its purifying properties It leaves
the blood pure, the liver and kidneys healthy the
complexion bright and clear. j. Il. GATES s.
CO., Proprletors No. AZ Sansome street, San
FRANCISCO. ap231p3m&w3m
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-06-02
UTAH.
Advices from Salt Lake.

SALT LAKE, June 1st-Worms and cater
pillars are threatening a serious calamity
here In the eastern part of the CITY they
have stripped the fruit trees and bushes of
their foliage, and the naked trunks and
limbs stand out as dead and now the pests
are attacking the shade trees. They are in
such overwhelming numbers that no effect
ual remedy has been found.
A suit was filed in the Third District
Court here yesterday, by the wife and
children of the late James w. Cummings,
to recover from the Brigham Young es-
tate 100 acres of land, of which they alleee
the late Mormon leader became possessed
in 1877, inducing Cummings to give deed
for 81, which is claimed to have been a
fraudulent transaction, and as the land is
very valuable, the heirs sue for the recov-
cry of the title and possession, and $4,000
damages for the use of the property for the
past seven years it has been held by Brig
ham Young and his heirs.
The Territorial Supreme Court conyenes
tomorrow Five of the ten suits against
the Utah Commission by disfranchised
polygamists are on the calendar on appeal
and will come up for action. Two cases
from the second district, involving the title
to office under the Hoar amendment of
1882, authorizing the Governor to appoint.
are also on the docket
John s. Lufkin was arraigned Yesterday
on an Indictment for perjury, and held in
5000 bail. He swore in support of n
desert land entry, that the claimant had
brought water on the land, which Would
not yield crops without irrigation. both
being untrue.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-06-02
MISCELLANEOUS.
Loss and Gain.
CHAPTER l.
was taken sick a year ago
With hilin,,S fA,.arsf

With bilious fever"
My doctor pronounced me cured but
got sick again, with terrible pains in my
back and sides, and got SO bad
Could not move
! shrunk
From 22S pounds to120, Ihad been doc
toring for my liver but it did me no good.
did not expect to live more than three
months. began to use Hop Bitters. Di-
rectly my appetite returned, my pains left
me, my entire system seemed renewed rs If
by magic, and after using several bottle
am not only as sound as sovereign but
weigh more than | did before To Hop
BiterS | owe my life r. FITZPATRICK.
Dublin June 6, 1881
CHAPTER IL
Maiden, Mass, Feb. l. 1880. Gentlemen
Isutfered with attacks of sick headache
Neuralgia, female trouble for wears in
the most terrible and excrutiating manner
No medicine or doctor could give me re-
lief or cure until used Hop Bitters
The first bottle
Nearly cured me"
The second made me as well and strong
as when child
And have been so to this day
My husband was an invalid for twenty
years with serious
hluIitN, llNGt ana urinary Complaint.
Pronounced by Boston's best physi-
clans
Incurabler'
Seven bottles of your bitters cured him
and know of the
" Lives of eight persons
In my neighborhood that have been
saved by your bitters,
And many more are using them with
great benefit
They almost
Do MIRACLES -MS. f. d. Slack.
How TO GET SICK.-EXpose yourself day
and night; eat too much without exercise:
work too hard without rest; doctor all the
time: take all the vile nostrums advertised,
and then you will want to know hoiU to get
iceil, which is answered in three words
Take Hop Bitters
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-06-02
PASSENGER LISTS.

MoJAvE. May 3lst.-The following over
land passengers passed Mojaye May SlSt to
arrive in San Francisco June lSt This train
will be about twelve hours late having to trans
fer passengers at the slide between Keene and
Caliente: W. F. Fawar, j. II. Freeman, Mrs. NJ.
r. lansing Miss II. j. Clement. Mrs. Eliza
Burns, Mrs. NJ. Griffin A. Stone, Wm. Himmell,
San Francisco; II. H. Osborne BOdie; NJ. s Otero
gpd wife, New Mexico; II. Falomier, Terris
4guerry Chihuahua; Master Charles Hughes,
San Francisco; c. H. Light Arizona; Miss NJ. NJ.
Whiting, Tucson; Charles Silent, San Jose; Mrs.
c. J. Young and daughter, Mrs X. NJ. Jones, lsa-
dor Polaski, Los Angeles: Mrs NJ. ). Odel, Nerna
Hill: W. A. Nichols and wife, U. ;. Army; Geo
T. Wittram d. d. Hays, Oakland; DR.. J. Patter-
son Burd. Philadelphia; Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ. Has
kill and son, Miss Matte Haskell, Tucson; JAS.
Fraw. Rushville H.: II. II. Cole, New York;
Mrs. s. E. Clayton, Sacramento; Mrs L. Mllburn
and two children, Gardner, III.
MoJAvE, June 1st.-PasSed Los Angeles to ar
rive in San Francisco June I'd; William Hope.
Tombstone a. T.: Mrs S. Southern, Los Ange-
les; Mrs. II. Farley, Tucson; j. ". Helman, wife
and children Mrs. J. Blum, maid and children,
Miss Basthine, Mrs. II. c. Weiner, Miss l.. c.
Goodwin. Los Angeles; John GilcreSt, San Ber-
nardino: Milton Barrett Mexico; a. Alexander,
san Francisco; J. DryftIs Massachusetts: J. b.
Cohn, j. $. Crawford, j. Bronson, Los Angeles; T.
Goodman G. NJ Thompson, San Francisco; Jno.
Barchan SAN BernardinO; j. w. Godfrey, Mrs.
II. /. Detailer. Los Angeles; ~ r. Wise. Tucson:
]. H. Collinder and wife, Cotton; T. Mcl.augh-
lin. SAN Francisco
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-06-02
NEVADA.
Thieving Miners Arrested.

WINNEMUccA, June Superintendent
McCurdy, of the Paradise Valley mine. re-
turned from Virginia City, where he had
been getting some machinery repaired, late
last night. On his way from Paradise Val
ley TO the mine he met some of the miners
employed in the mine, with a team loaded
with ore worth 5000 per ton, He had
five OF the miners who are implicated in
the theft arrested One of them, named
Charles Bernard, was recently foreman of
the mine
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-06-02

CoLUsA, June 1st.-The Democracy of
Colusa county made the following nomina-
tions yesterday; Assemblyman, Robert
Barnett; Superior Judge, f. A Bridgford;
Sheriff, NJ. Davis; Clerk, W. II. Miles
Auditor, j. w. Porter District Attorney,
Edwin Swinford Treasurer, J. L.. jackson;
Surveyor, W. L. Brasfield; Coroner and
Public Administrator, DR.. II L. Crow,er.
They also elected nine delegates to The
Stockton Convention