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Connecticut western news., 1874-09-18
BOnnets for Fall.

Fall bonnets, says fashion journal, are large, with faring fronts, not coro- nets, but with the front of the bonnet turned upward and outward. There are both stiff and soft crowns in these combinations of velvet and gros grain. The new shapes come sufficiently far forward and extend backward, being made with reference to the new low coiffure that has very little on top of the head and 8 long loose loop behind, called the Catogan loop, tied up behind in the way horses tails are often seen l! There is still much face trimming in the way of ruches of tulle or lisse and twists of ribbon. Outside trimmings are massed in the front and down the middle of the crown. Parisian ladies wear compact bonnets without any drapery, but some imported bonnets have ribbon streamers behind and wide strings of silk. More colored bonnets are brought out than usual, as the white chip bonnets of summer are aban- doned early in September, and ladies will want colored hat before putting on the black velvet of midwinter. The refined choice lies among such colors as seal-skin brown (with reddish cast), dark steel, dark gray, and marine blue. Experienced milliners have little faith in any new shades this season.
Connecticut western news., 1874-09-18
nr D;oroo,a Gonnnonnd Extract of

Dr. Pierce's Compound Extract of smart-Weed, or Water Pepper, is not recon, mended as 8 cure-all. It should not pc cMssea with the patent nostrums of the day. com pounded by Quacks, Indian Doctors" (so,, called ) and those possessing no knowledge or the delicate and intricate structure of the human system nor of Chemistry and the sclen- tifc preparation of medicines. No patent mas been obtained or asked for upon it. It IS not a secret medicine, the chief ingredient pelng made known in the name chosen to designate it. But it is claimed to be 8 superior Extract, made in a scientific manner from fresh plants and roots, by a cold process, heat which is used in making all other Extracts of smart, Weed, being objectionable, and it destroys most of the medical virtues that reside in the plant. as stated in the American Dispensatory and by other most excellent authorities. In the modest looking little weed, found growing by the roadside, is found more efficaclous remedy, when combined with Jamaica Ginger and other modifying agents, for Diarrh@a, Dysentery, Summer Complaint, Pain and Collie, than has heretofore been known to the medical profession. Dr. Pierce's Extract is sold by druggists'-Con.
Connecticut western news., 1874-09-18
Threatened With an Ant Plague.

No little anxiety has been caused in the neighborhood of London, says an English paper, during the last few days, by the sudden appearance of myriads of ants. A vanguard of these insects has even been seen marching over Waterloo Bridge, and it is impos- sible to deny that our position is at the present moment one of extreme peril. At any moment the invading army may be upon us, and we shall then be ex- posed to all the horrors of an ant plague. Those who are accustomed to look on the ant as an industrious but insignificant creature will probably smile at the idea of it's presence, even in swarms, being source of serious in- convenience. Without any wish to cause an unnecessary panic, but merely with the view of preparing Londoners for possible contingencies, it may be as well to call attention to the proceed
 ings of an army of ants that some years ago invaded the island of Grenada. The ants on that occasion " descended from the hills like torrents, and the plantations, as well as every path and road for miles, were filled with them. Rats, mice, and reptiles of every kind became an easy prey to them, and even the birds, which they attacked when ever they lighted on the ground Tn search of food, were so harassed as to be at length unable to resist them. Streams of water opposed only tenn porary obstacle to their progress the foremost rushing blindly on certain death, and fresh armies instantly fol- lowing, till 8 bank was formed of the carcasses of those which were drowned sufficient to dam up the waters and al- low the main body to pass over in safety. Even fire was tried without effect. When it was lighted to arrest their route, they rushed into the blaze in such myriads as to extinguish it. !" To such straits was the unfortunate island reduced by the ants that re- ward of 92O,OOO was offered, but in vain, for an efectual means of destroy ing them :; and it was not until hur- ricane in 17SO came and blew them away and drowned them doing, by the way, almost more mischief than the ants-that Grenada was freed from these terrible destroyers. Happily, in London there is the steam-roller, which should be kept ready for immediate action in the face of the calamity with which we are now threatened.
Connecticut western news., 1874-09-18
The Communists.

An official return of the names and callings of the 3,344 Communist con- victs who had arrived in New Caledo- nia on the 1st of January last, may per haps furnish material for speculation on the connection of particular occupa- tions with revolutionary opinions. There were 268 day laborers, 105 brick layers, 145 shoemakers, 128 clerks, 95 joiners, 87 locksmiths, 83 house painters, 67 navvies, 5 engineers, 51 cabinet makers, 43 tilers, 39 cab drivers, 37 tailors, 36 printers, 35 stone masons, 35 carriage makers, B laborers, 32 jewell lers, % carpenters, 29 bakers, 28 wine dealers, 28 plumbers, 27 cooks, 27 hair dressers, 25 blacksmiths, A type foun- ders, 24 filters, 24 foundrymen, 22 cur riors, and 22 walters. The return in- cludes three proprietors of real prop erty and one fundholder, but only four scavengers.
Connecticut western news., 1874-09-18
Stopping a MOWing-Machine.

Illinois must have some lively hay fields, if the following is authentic. We should rather ride than walk through that grass, and even then we would get tied up, it seems. An Illinois paper says The farmers down on the river bottoms are having good deal of trouble with snakes. It is said the rep tiles abound abundantly down that way. Joseph Snider, while driving his o6er gaV @aa snropad shrogge Re nd h horses stalled, and, upon examining, discovered the snakes so thick in the wheels and cogs as to completely clog the whole running arrangement. One black snake was fifteen feet seven inch es in length, and seven inches in diam eter. There were several other snakes mixed up in the mowing-machine, but all the balance were of less calibre.
Connecticut western news., 1874-09-18
A Season of Economy.

The fall in the price of wheat, equal to twenty per cent, is acknowledged by the Chicago Tribune to be 8 very grave matter, and it draws lesson from the reduction in the value of wheat which seems to be wise and time ly. Our total exports to different coun- tries during the year ending June 90, 1873. were $575, ,227, ,017. It is safe to soy $45, ,OO0, ,O0O will represent the prob able falling off from that amount caused by the non-exportation of wheat and corn this year. Europe will take scarce ly any cereals from us for some time to come. In order, then, to pay our in- debtedness to European capitalists and merchants, two things will have to be done: We must export more cotton, petroleum, and meats, and import less wine, silks, and dry goods. Hence the present year is to be one of economy.
Connecticut western news., 1874-09-18
Singular Occurrence,

One of the strangest stories of the day, and the most novel phase of the grasshopper question that has yet pre- sented itself, comes to 8 Kansas City paper from Philips county. About a year ago, a family from Georgia, of German descent, named Boomershine, located near the western line of Philips county. The oldest daughter, aged about eighteen, was addicted to the Southern habit of clay-eating. She usually obtained the clay from the road side, where it resembles the clay in the South, of which the natives are so fond. Early this summer, the grasshoppers settled down in that region, and soon began depositing their eggs in the gar dens, fields, and by the roadside. The Boomershine girl went on with her clay eating, as usual, with no unusual ef- tect, until short time ago, when she began complaining of an uneasy feeling in her interior, and commenced grad ually swelling, like one with the dropsy. The symptoms increased, and change began to take place in her appetite. She had no longer taste for clay, but seemed to banker after the blades of corn, leaves of trees, dog-fennel, and other weeds and she said she frequent ly felt as if she could take wings and fly away. Dr. Le Duo, of Phillipsburg, was sent for, who said that he had never before met with case of the. kind in his practice, or read of one in the books. He decided that she must be laboring under some hallucination of the mind. Things went on thus until recently, when one day the grasshop- pers commenced rising and taking their flight. The girl locked at them for awhile, when, unable to restrain her self longer, she rushed out of the house, Tapped her arms as if they were wings, rose about ten feetin the air, and then fell to the ground dead. Dr. Le Due made post naortem1 examination, which revealed the wonderful fact that her ins1des were literally swarming with full-grown grasshoppers. The theory is, that she ate of the clay in which the insects had deposited their eggs they were matched out inside of her; hel appetite partook of theirs and when the time came for the grasshoppers tc migrate, instinct directed those inside of her to do the same. An immense concourse of people attended the girls funeral. Dr. Le Due has preserved $ jar of the grasshoppers, which he in tends depositing in the Smithsonian Institution at Washington, and ln the various medical museums throughout the country.
Connecticut western news., 1874-09-18
Hats Off!

The Philadelphia Press, apropos of the beginning of the theatrical season and the recurrence of one of the great est nuisances at places of amusements, points the following moral: "At a French provincial theatre, where the manager had received so many com plaints that he became seriously alarmed for the result Ca falling of of the ,audience), he issued 8 notice in large letters on his play bills. It ran thus: The manager begs that all good-Iooking ladies will remove their hats for the accommodation of the rest of the audience. The aged, the bald, and the plain looking are not expected to comply with this request. From that night not a lady's hat or bonnet was to be seen in the theatre. .....
Connecticut western news., 1874-09-18
The ShreYepOrt Troubles.

The origin of the troubles in the vii cinity of Shreveport, La., between the whites and celored people, is thus stated
 A party of white men went to the cabins of two negroes, with the view of arresting and lodging them in jail, for some crime committed. They were fred upon from 8 cabin and one of the party instantly killed. The negroes then attempted to run to the woods, and they were both shot and killed by the party attempting to make the ar rest. The negroes of the vicinity armed, and the whites picketed the vii cinity.
 Two men, who were on one of the posts, halted negro who was coming into the town with sack of buckshot. He paid no attention to their command to halt, and ran off into the darkness, being fired at by one of the party, with out effect, however. The men immedi- ately went into town to report what had occurred, and were returning to their post, when they were accosted in the streets of Coushatta by two notorious negroes, armed. They had 8 few mo- ments' conversation with them, not of a violent nature, and had turned round to proceed to their post, when they One was mortally wounded, and the then ran off.
 That night and next morning T. g.. Edgarson, Homer s. Twitchell, R. A. Dewees, w. F. Howell, Q. Holland and M. O. Willis, all white, besides mum 2 Der of negroes, were arrested and placed under guard. All of the party who held office then voluntarily ten dered and wrote out their resignations. and they, with others, voluntarily pro- posed if guard was furnished them to Shreveport that they would leave the State and return no more. This was at once assented to, and the prisoners re- quested MT. John Carr to take charge of the guard for their protection. On Sunday morning, MT. Carr, with 8 guard of about sixteen men, started with the above-named prisoners, except the negroes released afterward. A party of between forty and fifty men, who had come into Coushatta, started in pursuit with the avowed purpose of lynching the prisoners. Later in the day MT. Carr was appraised of this fact and put his horses and those of the prisoners to the top of their speed to | avoid being overtaken. While nearing the Hutchinson plantation on Red river. some thirty miles below Shreve- port, with the view of crossing there and destroying the fatboat to prevent further pursuit, he was overtaken by the pursuing party. The guards were overpowered and the prisoners taken away from him, and three of them-Ed. garton, Twitchell, and Dewees- on the spot. The other three-Howell, Holland, and Willis were carried back short distance to near Wards store and there shot. The citizens in the neighborhood assembled the next morning and buried the bodies, the first three in a graveyard near Hutchin' sons plantation, and the last three or the spot where they had been killed near Wards store.
Connecticut western news., 1874-09-18
Worth Remembering.

Keep some strong spirits of hartshorn in ground-glass stop bottle. A tea spoonful in a little water will clean combs and brushes and restore colors injured by acids. sssA weak solution ap- piled to ill-smelling feet and arm-pits removes the odor. It removes grease spots from carpets and clothing. A weak solution, in water, makes a good wash for the hair, and stimulates it's growth when impaired by fever, and cleanses the scalp effectually. A weak solution, scattered over the leaves of plants from 8 soft, Timber brush, gives new life to the plant. Even if a little is sprinkled over the earth at their roots, their growth is invigorated.
Connecticut western news., 1874-09-18

The Rice Divorce Suit for fraud in age, is causing great excitement in Boston. It should warn young men not to marry in haste. Rice is but P his bride 37. He swears that she made him believe she was but his own age, by using MAGNOLIA BALM upon her face, neck and hands. Poor youthi He probably. found her elbows weren't quite 50 soft and pretty. Ought Hagan to to be indictedp We know of many similar cases. This Balm gives 8 most wonderful pearly and natural complexion, to which we don't object. We like pretty women. To finish the picture, they should use LxoN's KATHAIRoN upon the hair. With pearly chin, rosy cheeks, and soft luxurious tresses, they become irresistible.
Connecticut western news., 1874-09-18
OPTICS NEW BOOKS.
THE BEST EVIDENCE.

The following letter from REV. E. 8. BEST, Pastor M. E. Church, Natick, Mass., will be read with interest by many physicians also those suf- fering from the same disease afflicted the son of the Rev. E. s. Best. No person can doubt this testimony, and there is no doubt about the cura- tive powers of VEGE7INE.
 NATIcK, Mase., Jan. l, 1873. Dear sir-We have good reasons f,r regarding We feel assured that tt has been the means of say age; age for the last two years has suffer sd from neerocis of hts leg caused by seronio1s affection him thought his recovery impossible. council ppe % S % @ clarlng that he was beyond the reach of human him, as he had not vieot enough to endure the operation. Just then we commenced giving him has been continuously improving. He has lately cene snd about cheerful and strong Though there is stili some discharge from the fullest cor fl fence that in little time he Will be perfectly cured. o., ,,r,,,, TINE but lately but little he declares that he is too well to be takiog medicine.
 Respectfully yours, D. s. BEST.
 MRS. L. C. F, BEST. The range of disordel , which yield to the irfiu- ence of thus medicine, anu the number of defined thsa any other single medicine has h. 'therto been even recommended tor, by any other than the DIG are scr ofaiA and all Eru pttve diseases and Turner's Rheumat'sm, Gout, NeuralRia, and Spinal com plants, ana all Iofammatory symptoms, Ulcers, all Syphilit tic diseases, Kidney and Bladder dis cases ropsy, the whole train of ipf al disorders which generally aff1 let American women, aud which carry annually thousands of them to pro- mature graves; Dyspepsia, that uni versal curse of American manhood; Heartburn, Pills, Cousti patton: Nervousness, inability to sleep and i'm pure blood.
 This IS a formidable list of human ailments for any single medicine to successfully attack, and it is not probable that any one article before the pu bic c has the power to cure the quarter Of them excepting the VEGETINE. It lays the axe at the root of the tree of disease by first eliminating secretions, opening the pores-the great escape strengthening digestion. This much accomplish ed, the speedy aud the permanent cure of not only the diseases we have enumerated but nkewis SC whole train of chreni and constitutional di orders is certain to follow. This ia precisely what v'GETI~E does, ana it does it so quickly and easily. that it is aa accoluplishei fact slmost before the pa ient is aware of tt nilns e}f
 VEGErANIi Is SoIu by all Druggists.
Connecticut western news., 1874-09-18

- POTATO BEETLES. Potato beetles do not live more than one year, and the first broods in spring only few weeks or months, but the late fall brood hy- bernate, living through the winter the same as many of our garden pests. The common squash or stinking bug is 8
 well-known example of this kind.
Connecticut western news., 1874-09-18
Fell from a Railroad Car, and nearly brol

Fell from a Railroad Car, and nearly broke his neck Pat picked him up, rubbed him with MEXICAN MUSTANG L1NrMnNT, and sent him on by the next train. Falls, bruises, cuts, contusions, lameness and such accidents are constantly occur ring. There is nothing so sure, safe, cheap and convenient as the celebrated MUSTANG LINIMENT. It costs but 50 cents and $1oO per bottle. and no Family or owner of Horses should be without it. There is no flesh, bone or muscle ailment upon man animal, like Rheumatism, Bruises, spavin and meness, which 1t will not alleviate or cure. Why will you suffer Beware of commercials. It is wrapped in 8 steel-plate engraving, signed q. ". Westbrook, Chemist.n
Connecticut western news., 1874-09-18

On the railway between Ballyshannon and Portrush in Ireland, gentleman lost his luggage. It contained, among other valuables, the body of his broth CT, who died three years ago in Califor- mia, and whom he hopes to bury in Donegal if he can find him.
Connecticut western news., 1874-09-18

"My dear," said wife to her hus- band, {" do you know what is the most curious thing in the world ?" ''Yes, madam,H grufay answered the brute, "the most curious thing in the world is a woman that is not curious"
Connecticut western news., 1874-09-18

We shall soon have cool weather, and then every man and boy should wear Elmwood Collars. You need not adopt the Mexican costume but can wear something between the collar and spurs.-Cone.
 A penny saved here and there counts up at the end of the year. Buy only Silver Tipped Shoes and you will save dollars instead o cents Paren remember this.-Com,
Connecticut western news., 1874-09-18

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 A FEW GOOD REASONS,
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 3.-Runs LIGHT, sMouTH, NoIsSLHss and RAPID best combination of qu alities.
 4.-DURAB14E--Runst for Yeurs without Rep drs. 5.-Wiu do all vGyieties of Work and tuTcE Stitch ing in a superior manner.
 6.-Is Most Easily Managed by the operator Length of stitch may be altered while running, thread through holes.
 7.-Design Simple, Ingenious, Elegant, forming the stitch ,0ithottt the Of Cog Wheel Gears, Rotary Cams or Lever Arms. Has the Aato,i0tic Drop Feed, which instres ufornSength ot stitch at dny speed. Has our new Threud Controller, which allows easy movement of needle-bar and prepents injury to thread.
 s.-CoNsTRUcTIoN most cdreftd and FINISHED. It is manufactured by the most skiuftd and enperi- enced mechanics, at the celebrated Reminxt on ArmOry, IliOn, N. Y. New York Onice, No. 6 Madison Square, (IkWrtz's Build ing.) BRANCH OFFICES. 1885 State St., Chicago, Il., 27O Superior St. Cleveland, O., 1S1 Fourth St., Cincinnati, O.; 4O6 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y.; 332 Washington St., Boston, Mass.S SIO Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. 10 Sixth St., Pitts burRh, Pa.
Connecticut western news., 1874-09-18

On Everybody's TOngue.-Eulogiums Of the great National Regenerator of Health, PLAN PATTON Brr1ERs, are on everybody's tongue. This gratuitous viva voce advertising is better than all the paid-for puniing to which the owners of bogus bitters obliged to resort. It has spont eous heartiness about it which carries conviction to he m nd of the auditor.
Connecticut western news., 1874-09-18

MT. Archey McKissick, of Rockdale, Pa., in writing to Dr. Wishart, says |" My son was pronounced incurable with consumption, but hearing of your Pine Tree Tar Cordial. we purchased three bottles, and he commenced using it, and from that day to this he has been getting well. ."-Con1.
Connecticut western news., 1874-09-18
Medical Maniacs.

There are numbers of medical men so welded to the old formulas, that all changes seem to them like innovations. These medical maniacs are, fortunately, incapable of much mischief in this practical age. While the Vinegar Bit ters are curing Indigestion, Nervous Debility, Constipation, and countless other diseases that defy the remedies of the pharmacopeia, it is impossible to thrust down the throats of intelligent invalids "heroic doses of mineral poison, or to persuade them to take adulterated alcohol, impregnated with cheap astringents, as ''healing balm" or a s'balsamic preparation" Vinegar Bitters, a pure botanical tonic and alternative, guiltless of the curse of distilled or fermented liquor, is actually accomplishing what the mineral and alcoholic cure-mongers have so inces- sanity promised but have never yet performed. Under these circumstances it is no wonder that this medicine has taken precedence of all those burning fluids mis. called tonics.-Cone.
Connecticut western news., 1874-09-18
\ Y N U-No S7

Swarthmore College, swarthmore Delaware C O., Pa. For tn sexes: under care of Friends. For catalogue, &c, ads, EDWD. H, MAGILL, Pres.
Connecticut western news., 1874-09-18

BIO to 5000 invested in Wall Street often leads to fortune. Pamphlet with ex- plantations and statistics of Railroads, Stocks Bonds, &c., with other valuable information mailed on receipt of 30 conts. Address Alex Buckingham & Co.,, Bankers and Brokers 12 Wall Street, New York.-Cene.
Connecticut western news., 1874-09-18
For Choirs and Conventions. THE LEADER /!

T. ,be Leader of all Church Music B ooks for 1874 and 1875, being the first in the nel1 anu oI en@i acter that cannot be excelled By, If R. PALMER of Chicago, assisted by ..ou ..,,x s,.o conpositions from the hands of l. rre mn IT, hers of American Music Writer'S For CONVENTIONS, CHo1Rs and SINGING GLASSES. The LEADER has s6 pages of singing School Musto, num6ers of new Tunes and Anthems, all by the best composers.
 Price s1. .ss or $i2oo per dozen. Specimen copies of tss abo ve poSh' n"Ai'0' p''' OLIVER DITsON & CO, hoston' CHAS. H. DITSON & COZ York;
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