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Connecticut western news., 1872-11-15

NOVEMBER. - Now it is November. Now the leaves have fallen, or are fall ing, one by one-"the last hold upon the tree.'' Now the fruits are all gather ed in. The apples are in the bin. The golden-yellow pumpkins, that have been for two months turning up their fair round bellies to the sum-" are safely housed. awaiting resurrection in pies of matchless flavor. Now the white frosts crisp the pale-green grass blades, what tune ''the boys" drive up the COWS in the morning for early milking, in the blessed and quiet country. Now do boys, with bare feet, much desiderate the warm spot on which the milch-kine have slept over night, on which to kneel and ''press the yielding udder." Now in the metropolis do citizens meet who have been sojourning at watering places, in various haunts afar. "Tom, how well you look! You are positively fatp "Jim, you are raising whiskers, I see. They become you now-but you were very thin in JulYp' Now is the ster rapid, and the eye bright, and the voice clear and sonorous.
Connecticut western news., 1872-11-15
Gentle Women on the Cars.

Two women uncertain as to years, seedy and unsatisfactory as to physical appearance and very much fixed up," with young shoot of the same stock, and plenty of all sorts of loose property. had turned over tho back of the seat next them, and comfortably bestowed themselves and the belongings of three in the space intended for four persons. In the middle of the car stood discon- solate but gentlemanly man, who could not find seat. All the others in the car were filled, and I suppose all the others on the other cars. He went and stood by these women, mutely appealing to their courtesy. They remained stonily unobservant. He stood a long time, and then wearily asked if that seat-indicating the vacent one, upon which travelling bag was bestowed was engaged. Of course the answer didn't reach me, but l saw by the ex- pression of the face of the woman he had addressed that it wasn't engaged, except to hold her travelling bag. The gentlemen stood waiting little while longer, until desperation gave him cour- age to pick up the bag, brush aside the suppressed skirts and drop with 8 de- precating expression into the seat that was rightfully his. But if you d seen the expression of those women's faces you would not have supposed it was. On the contrary, with nothing else to guide you. you would have supposed this tired, well dressed comedy and courteous man was an interruptions ruffian who was trampling upon, and disregarding the rights of these innocent, helpless creatures The woman next to whom he sat behaved with special meanness. He offered to hold her bag in his lap, but she gave him 0 look signifying that she considered him as the dust beneath her feet. and stretched out her hand for it grimly and drew away everything be- longing to her from contact with him as if he'd been leper; and whenever she looked at him she did it as if he was 8 loathsome and offensive object instead of being 8 much more agreeable thing to look at than she could be at the best. In word, she did everything during the hours ride to show that she consid- cred herself mortally insulted by the simple act on his part of taking in 8 consolidating manner what was rightfully his, after she had refused to give 1t up. If the common feminine mind is as mar row as this indicates, reform ought to begin little nearer at home. It seems to me that often the very class who are clamoring the loudest for their own rights have the least conception of the rights of others, even in the simplest matters, as this every day occurrence il- Illustrates. Tho whole thing showed such want of judgement, of discrimination, of self control and such childish pettish- ness in middle aged woman, that l was really ashamed for her and for us all, seeing that she was one of us ~. Y. M0H.
Connecticut western news., 1872-11-15

SADLY FRIGHTENED.-We had an ac- quaintance, some years ago, says an ex- change, who, upon business trip, left the crowded streets of New York, and threaded the then half-wild wastes of Northern Mississippi. While riding along, he heard in the road what he supposed to be a stray kitten, aLd upon examination discovered, among some dried leaves, juvenile wild cat, that could scarcely walk. Without reflection, he transferred the little creature to his coat pocket, where it kept up its cries. Suddenly the gentleman was star tied by growl in hls rear, and to his horror he discovered the infuriated mother, fierce with rage, and ardently bent upon averaging the attempted abduction of her young. Striking spurs to his already jaded horse, he dashed along the road as best he could, the while finding it perfectly impos- sible to pull the kitten out of his pocket, so firmly did the young imp fasten its claws to the lining. Each moment seemed more imminent with peril twice did the "varmint" nearly succeed in fastening upon the launches of the horse, but, as good for tune would have it, the appearance of a plantation, and the sound Of dogs, alarmed the cat, and she beat retreat. It was many months before our friend got entirely over his "scare." ano was relieved of dreams that he was pursued by dread phantom that resembled that terrible cat
Connecticut western news., 1872-11-15

Lasting Loveliness.-Twentyy years ago, when paint, pearl powder and enamel, were running the complexions and destroying the health of women of fashion, HAGAN's MAGNOLIA BALM was brought out as pure botanical cosmetic guaranteed to restore bloom and beauty to the skin. From that time to the present it has been continually rising in public estimation as the safest and most unexceptonable preparation of it's class. Instead of producing an artificial metallic surface like the deadly enamels, or wlting the cuticle like the poisonous fluids sold under various names "beautifiers, it keeps the skin soft velvet renders it smooth and glossy satin and imparts to it that delicate rosy tinge, which is the beau ideal of complexional loveness. applying the Balm daily it may be prolonged from youth to age lady who purchased the first bottle of the article nineteen years ago, writes to say that her complexion at forty is purer, clearer and more brilliant than it has been ," and she attributes its beauty solely to the daily use of HAGANs MAG NoIIA BALM.-TCom.1
Connecticut western news., 1872-11-15

D1seoNrENr.-Somep people are never content with their lot, let what will happen. Clouds and darkness are over their heads, like, whether it rain or shine. To them every incident is an ac- cident or calamity Even when they have their own way they like it no better than your way, and, indeed, consider their most voluntary acts as matters of compulsion. We saw a striking illustra- tion the other day of the infrmity we speak of, in the condnct of child about three years old. He was crying because his mother alway shut the parlor door, "Poor thing" sad a neighbor compas- sionately; "you have shut the child out" 'It's all the same to him." said the mother; she would cry if I called him in and shut the door. It's peculi- arity of that boy, that if he is left rather suddenly on either side of door, he considers himself shut out, and rebels accordingly" There are older children who take the same view of things.
Connecticut western news., 1872-11-15
Fox Legends in Japan.

The fox plays 6 considerable part in Japanese mythology. Kitsne, for such is Reynard's name there, is by turns sa- cred, witty, perfdious and diabolical. they render him homage and again ridi- cule him, but a1e seldom without some dread of his malice. One of the favorite p1lgrimages near Yeddo, are the gardens and orchards of Odji Inari, which have from time immemorial been under the invocation of Kitsne, who honors them with his special protection.
 His little temple, perfectly covered within with votive offerings, is reached by an avenue lined with red banners. The path is mountainous, winding, full of roots, and can be ascended only by stopping. In this posture, you reach the lawn before the holy place, and pass between two malicious granite foxes. The votaries bow respectfully, perform their ablutions, drop some money into a box and kneel to pray on the temple steps.
 On the 17th day of the first month, the place is crowded. Afar of, in the marshes, can be seen the great tree, around which, the preceding night, the foxes held their annual Sabbath. Per- sons who profess to have seen them are eagerly questioned. According to the reports of those who have witnessed the gathering-each fox preceded by will of-the-wisp, 8 courteous volunteer from the rice sWamps-prognostic are formed as to the coming year, it's crops, its lucky or unlucky character for war, love or commerce. Then, in the tea houses, they discuss the mysterious influence of the fox in human affairs. What is chance? What is good fortune? Whence does it come? If you cannot explain, Kitsne is as good solution as any other, at least to 8 Japanese mind.
Connecticut western news., 1872-11-15
Now.

If I were to give you motto to go through life with, one that would stand you for warning and counsel in any strait in which you might find yourselves, I would give it in this word, (Now).
 Don't waste your time and your strength, and your opportunities, by always { meaning) to do something { do it). Only weakness comes of in- decision. Why, some people have so accustomed themselves to this way of dawdling along from one thing to another, that it really seems impossible for them to squarely make up their minds to any thing, They never quite know what they mean to do next, and their only pleasure seems to consist in putting things off as long as possible, and then dragging slowly through them, rather than begin any thing else. Don't live single hour of your life without doing exactly what is to be done in it, and going straight through it, from beginning to end, Work, play, study, whatever it is, take hold at once and finish it up squarely and c1eanly; and then do the next thing, without letting any mo- ments drop out between.
 It is wonderful to see how many hours these prompt people contrive to make of day it's as if they picked up the moments that the dawdlers lost. If you find yourself where you have so many things pressing upon you that you hardly know how to begin, let me tell you 8 secret take hold of the very first one that comes to hand, and you will find the rest all fall into file and follow after like a company of well-drilled soldiers and though work may be hard to meet when it charges in squad, it is easily vanquished if you can bring it into line. You may have often seen the anecdote of the man who was asked how he had accomplished so much in his life My father taught me" was the reply, when had anything to do, to go and do it." There is the secret-the magic word (Now).
Connecticut western news., 1872-11-15

RECEIPT FOR MAKING EVERY DAY HAPPY.-When you rise in the morning, form a resolution to make the day hap py one to fellow creature. It is easily done: kind word to the sorrowful, an en- couraging expression to the striving; trifes in themselves light as air will do 1t, at least for tie twenty-four hours; and if you are young, depend upon it, it will tell when you are old; and if you are old, rest assur- ed it will send you gently and happily down the stream of time to eternity. By the most simple arithmetical sum, look at the result; you send one person, only one, happily through the day; that is three hundred and sixty five in the course of the year; and supposing you live forty years only after you commence that course of medicine, you have. made 14,600 beings happy, at all events, for time.
Connecticut western news., 1872-11-15

HEAVY HoRsEs.-The very extensive brewers Barclay, Perkins & Co.,. of Lon don, use in their business 162 gigantic horses of 19 hands in night, worth $700 each. It is matter of tradition amongst Londoners that these splendid animals are kept in their general sleek and handsome condition by drinking porter, of which their allowance is said to be three pail fuls day,
Connecticut western news., 1872-11-15
The Horse Epidemic.

(For the Bufalo Evening Poa.)
 This disease is acute catarrh or in- tuenza, prevailing at this time as an cpl demic It consists of irritation congestion and inflammation of the mucous Things, of all the air cells and passages of the head and throat. Everybody knows the symp- toms. Little medicine should be given, as there is more danger of giving too much than not enough. By careful nursing 99 out of 100 will get along very we'll without internal medicine. Take away their hay and oats; feed warm bran mash and clean oat or rye straw moistened with brine. We have given our horses (and we have six all sick with the distemper) from six to eight drachms of bromide of potassium two or three times day, dissolved in bran mash, for the first two or three days while the inflammation lasts. This medi- cine IS a powerful sedative, and as such lessens the flow of blood to the head and lungs. I have prescribed the bromide ot potassium for two years past to break up severe colds (which IS acute catarrh) of myself, family and friends, and it never failed to cure the cold etfeotually in from l2 to 24 hours.
 It has worked we'll on my horses. AIter Gue uose UoSluS IO run lreely, Cne danger is passed and by good care the horse will be soon we'll. Externally I used and would recommend Dr. Trask Magnetic Ointment to the throat, around the ears and on the forehead. This ointment contains tobacco and lobelia, and operates upon the mucous glands of the head and throat by causing an in creased flow of secretion from them, at the same time by it's relaxing effect re- moving the structure and giving almost instant relief to the cough and breathingS Free ventilation, Out avoiding draughts of air) is very important; good fresh air is very essential, therefore burning tar or nything of the kind should be avoid ed. If the weather is not stormy, turn the horse out during the day.-D. RAN SOM, M. D.
Connecticut western news., 1872-11-15

TRAINING BEAEs.-Many years ago Zebulon Stanhope, farmer residing near New London, Conn.,, trained a couple of bears to blow and do other la bors of the field and road. On one oc- casion he started to town with sleigh load of wheat, but some of the harness breaking, the farmer set about repairing the damage, when one of the bears seized him by the leg and sorely wound ed it. The bears then simultaneously ran off, lea7ing the farmer to reach his house alone, which he did with difficult ty after four hours labor. Two or three days were spent in useless search, and bears and sled were given up as lost; when, upon the third day at noon, a noise was heard in the road, and, to the astonishment of the Stanhopes, they beheld the two bears drawing the sled into the barn, and instead of the wheat, four large bears and three cubs. The door was suddenly closed, and the stran- gers were shot with a long gun thrust through the crevices of the building.
Connecticut western news., 1872-11-15

DRo1LERY SPoNTANEoUs.-More droll- cries are uttered unintentionally than by reconciliation. There is no such thing as being "droll to order" One evening lady said to small wit, 'tcome MT. -, tell us lively anecdote;" and the poor fellow was mute the rest of the evening. Favor me with your com pany on Wednesday evening-you are such ion," said weak party giver to 8 young, litteratewr. 1T thank you," re- piled the wit, ''but on that evening am engaged to eat fire at the Countess of -'s and stand upon my head at Mrs. .-'e"
Connecticut western news., 1872-11-15

PROTECTING TREEs.-The easiest, cheapest, and surests way to protect a tree from rabbits during winter is to wash the lower part of the stem with a thick mixture of COW dung and water or to smear them over with blood or but cher's offal. Either application will turn the stomach of the most shiftless rabbit and do no injury to the tree. Of course renewal will be necessary if the poultice gets washed away. An effectual though more expensive plan would be to fix 8 collar of wire gauge.
Connecticut western news., 1872-11-15
SAT1sF1ED.--One's heart must needs melt

SATIsFIED.--One's heart must needs melt over this feeling, appealing colloquy be- tween a store-keeper and his customer Store-keeper. That's bad fifty. cent piece. l can't take it. It's only lead sill vered over." "Well," replies the customer. admitting such to be the fact, I should say that the ingenuity displayed in the deception might induce you to accept it.. Admire, Sir, the devotion of the artist to the divine idea of Liberty, the idol of us all! He, having wrought her effigy in humble lead, in order to make it worthier of that glorious impression, resorts to the harmless expedient of silvering it over And shall eOe harshly repudiate his work Oh, mo, sir {! you'll take it; know you will p "Enough said,'' he did take it
Connecticut western news., 1872-11-15
KING OF THE BLOOD.

PRAIRIE ITCH IS caused by a dlsordered and inac- tive Liver, produced by misasmatic poison upon tho system. The KING OF THE BLOOD acts stimulat-
 ing alterative upon all the glands of the body espe- cially upon the Liver (which is a glandular body) and wi therefore by correcting the secretions and curng the Liyer remove in short time this trouble some and loathsome disease Write for circulars to D. RANSOM, SoN & Co.,, Buffalo, N. Y.-[Com.l
Connecticut western news., 1872-11-15

THE POWER OF Wn1-Rev. George H. Hepworth says: "Young men, an earnest will can accomplish anything that is good and anything that is bad, It is the master element in mans nature it is very like omnipotence. It can fix your purpose and keep it fixed until the end is reached no matter how difficult the path may be. He who has a strong will has half won the victory. He who has strong will, and co~secrated one, already feels the laurel on his brow"
Connecticut western news., 1872-11-15

A SURPRISED HUNTER.-A hunter on the Rio Grande, who was invariably un- successful, became so much annoyed by the taunts of his companions, that he de- termined to adopt the Comanche Indian fashion of hunting, and accordingly dressed himself in deer skin, and ornamented his head with huge antlers. Thus equipped he sallied out, and took his place at fav- orite "stano." A few moments only elapsed before cougar, perching in the limbs SC of the tree above, thinking u that he airy abode plump on the hunters back, at the same time burying his claws and teeth deeply into the dried skin. A yell of fright and astonishment greeted the cou- gar, such as never before was heard from the throat of living venison, and dropping his game, the animal and the hunter took different directions, it being matter of uncertainty, even to this day, which of the two was most alarmed.
Connecticut western news., 1872-11-15
Misunderstood.

Silence is no certain token
 That no secret grief is there Sorrow which is never spoken Is the heaviest load to bear. Seldom can the heart be lonely, If it seek lonelier still, Self-forgetting, seeking only
 Emptier cups of love to fill. Twill not be fruitless labor,
 Overcome this ill with good; Try to understand your neighbor, And you will be understood.
Connecticut western news., 1872-11-15

The emigration from Germany to the United States increases daily. Thou sands of emigrants, including not only farm hands, skilled laborers, and trades men, but people of the wealthier class, are constantly arriving at Hamburg to take the steamers for New York.
Connecticut western news., 1872-11-15

AS QUICK AS A FLASH OF LIGHTNING does Cristadoros Excelsior Hair Dye act upon the har whis kers and moustaches chameleon tnts but the pures Raven the exquisite Browns will be evolved Com
Connecticut western news., 1872-11-15

articles of food. Properly used, they are nutri- tious and healthy but an inordinate use of either causes indigestion and dyspepsia PAR SONS PURGATIvE PILLS judiciously used, will remove both of these troubles. Com.
Connecticut western news., 1872-11-15

A fearful hurricane swept through the province of Syracuse, in Sicily, on Sun day last, blowing down several houses, and it is reported that thirty-two persons were buried in the ruins.
Connecticut western news., 1872-11-15

Be Wise TO-day.-'Tis madness to neglect a cough or cold however slight Consumption may follow and though Dr. WiStGr'S BGlSGnl Qf Wild Cherru has ireauenty cured this much dreaded disease it almost lungs and chest, where other remedies fail.
Connecticut western news., 1872-11-15

For Dyspepsia, indgestlon, depression of spirits and general debility in their various forms also, as a preventive against fever and ague, and other intermittent levers, the "Ferro- we'll, Hazard & Co.,, New York, and sold by all druggists, is the best tonic, and as & tonic for patients recovering from fever or other sick ness, it has no equal.-Com:
Connecticut western news., 1872-11-15

IN ONE TO FIVE MINUTES. Headache Earaohe. Neuralgia Lame Back, Diarrhcea Croups Sprains and all similar complaints, rekcved by Flaggs Instant hehef, Or Money Refunded. 70 m.
Connecticut western news., 1872-11-15

A YoUTH's PUB1IcATIoN.-For nearly half century the Youth's Comp of Boston, has been published. It was started in 1927, and is to-day one of the brightest and most vigorous papers with which we are acquainted.
Connecticut western news., 1872-11-15

Information about any Railroad Bonds can be obtained if you write to CHARLES w. HAssLER, No. Wall St., N. Y. "
Connecticut western news., 1872-11-15

Have you ague in the face and Is it badly swollen? Have'you severe pain in the chest, back, or side? Have you cramps or pains in the stomach or bowels? Have you bilious colc or severe griplng pains If so, use JoHNsoN's ANopYNE IINIMENT.- Com,
Connecticut western news., 1872-11-15

LEGISLATIVE STeRIEs.-One of our legis. latures has won distinction during the last winter sessions for an average of intellectual weakness which will render it memorable for many years to come. "I rise for information" said one of the dullest of the members. am very glad to hear it," said one, who was leaning over the bar mo man wants it more than yourself" Another member rose to speak on the bill to abolish capital punish ments, and commenced by saying: " MT. Speaker, the generality of mankind in general are disposed to exercise oppression on the generality of mankind in general. , You had better stop," said one, who was sitting near enough to pull him by the coat-tail: "you had better stop :; you are coming out of the same hole you went in at."
 JoHN's COMPLAINT. -" Whats the matter, John ?" "I ain't done nothing, father" "Well, what are you crying for, you lubber ?'' 'sI was afraid you would whip me-" "What! whip you when you don't do anything ?" "Yes, sir" "Go in the house, you booby' John felt quite relieved, and went into the house, and his father went down to the farm. Very soon his father came back in 8 rage, and laying 8 cowhide over the urchin's back, said: Did not tell you when I went away to hoe that corn ?" " Yes, sir, but you told me just now you wouldn't whip me if I hadn't done nothing" Fortunately Johns wit didn't save hlm the whipping.
Connecticut western news., 1872-11-15

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Connecticut western news., 1872-11-15

ONE COLD AFTER ANOTHER, will, with many constitu- tons securely establish the seeds of Consumption in the System. Those in need of remedy will find Dr. Jayne Expectorant always prompt, thorough and eficacious