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Connecticut western news., 1875-10-08
The Public Libraries of Enrope.

There are ninety-four public libraries in Europe, which contain more than 100, ,O00 printed volumes each, and whose collections number in the aggregate more than 21, 100000 volumes. Many of them have, in addition, thousands of valuable manuscripts. Of these great storehouses of learning, the National library of Paris is the largest, it contain ing 2,000, ,000 printed volumes and 15O,- GOO manuscripts. The second position is disputed by the library of the British Museum and the Imperial library of St. Petersburg, each of which claims to pos sess l. 100, 600 volumes. The next posi- tion among the great collections of the world belongs to the Royal library of Munich, with it's 900, GOO volumes. The Royal library of Berlin has 700, ,OOO vol. umes; the Imperial of Vienna, COG, ,OOO; the Royal of Copenhagen, b5O, GOO; the Royal of Dresden, 5OO,OOO; and the Royal of Stuttgart, 45O, 1000. Next in importance are the great University li- braries of Cambridge and Gottingen, each of which possesses 4OO,O vol umes. The University of Breslau has 35O,OO the Bodleian of Oxford, 31O,- GOO; and the Advocates of Edinburgh, the Grand Ducal of Darmstadt, and the City of Strasburg, 3OO,OOO each. The following contain 100000 volumes or more: the Arsenal and St. Genevieve of Paris, the University of Bonn, the City of Hamburg, the University of Heidel- berg, Jena, Konigsberg, Leipsic, Mu- nich, and Tubingen, respectively the Ducal of Wolfenbuttel, the National of Pesth, the University of Bologna, the National of Florence, Naples, and Mad rid, respectively :; the Royal of Brussels, the University of Copenhagen, and the University of Christiana.- -Appleto,as American Cyclopedia, revised edi- ion, article " L5brosy."
Connecticut western news., 1875-10-08
A Good Idea.

The fact that girls or young ladies after leaving school paid little if any at tention to studies suggested to certain ladies in London, and by their example to others in Boston, to establish what goes under the name of Society to Encourage Studies at Home, and that in about twenty months. Its purpose IS the very simple and direct one of induc- ing girls to form the habit of devoting some part of every day to study of a systematic and thorough kind ; its mode of action is through the exercise of an oversight by experienced and educated ladies over the home work of younger ladies, and this of course mainly by correspondence. For example, if 8 girl of seventeen or over desires to join the society, she gives her name to the secre- tary, pays small initiation fee to cover expenses of postage, printing, etc., and receives in return a programme of the several courses open, in history, htera- ture, art, science, German, and French ;; she selects the department of study which she desires to pursue, and is put in communication with the member of the committee who has charge of the de- partment. She is expected to devote some portion of every day of every week to careful reading and study, order and system being substantial clements in the plan, and at least once month to report progress to her officer, who, in return, gives advice, makes suggestions, and encourages or stimulates the student. Once year @ meeting is held of such as can come together, and a general report is made, with special essays by students, and diplomas are given.
Connecticut western news., 1875-10-08
Good Servants.

The author of "John Halifax, Gentle man," in her recently published volume, says: If we want really good servants, we must make them such. We must bring them up, even as we bring up our children, with the same care and pa tience, making allowance for the nice distinctions of character in every human being, and, above all, having the same sense of responsibility, though in less CT degree, that we have concerning our own family. To this end, it is advisable to take young servants, which most people object to. They prefer domes- tics ready made-that is, made by other people, who have had all the trouble of training them. But these can never suit us so well, or have the same person al attachment for us, as those we have trained ourselves. For I, hold-strange doctrine nowadays-that personal at tachment is the real pivot upon which all domestic service turns. tmay sound very ridiculous that lady should try to win the hearts of her cooks and house. maids, and gentleman trouble himself as to whether his coachman or gardener had respectful regard for master. Yet otherwise little real good is effected on either side.
Connecticut western news., 1875-10-08
He Had a Grievance.

He WAS 8 wen-known and highly es- teemed citizen, and when he entered the Vicksburg Herald sanctum the reporter rose respectfully, and offered him a seat. He acknowledged the courtesy by graceful wave of the hand, signifying a disinclination to tarry, and remarked
 "I've grievance"
 Is it possible e9" inquired the re-
 "'It's cows."
 "Oh, I see," said the reporter, "brutes turned loose to prey upon the sacred rights and property of honest citizens and taxpayers. Been in your garden, ruined your potato patch, and that sort of thing. I'll write an article at once condemning the freedom of cattle, and advocating heavy penalty for COWS that trespass on private proper ty. I'll do it right now"
 Hold on minute, young man, " said the citizen, "you're too fast. I've got no garden nor potato patch. It's the way they dress the cows"-H'
 "Oh, yes 1" interrupted the reporter, "I.see, the butchers; was just think ing when you came in of writing an article''-
 If you'll hold your horses" said the citizen, (" for minute, I'll tell you what I'm driving at. The dress I'm complain ing of is one that every COW in the country seems to wear-a necklace and bell" =.
 The reporter indicated his appreciation by smile. All the COWS wear bells and they manage to make my neighborhood their nightly rendezvous. All the COWS have got the mango, and it is but natural that they should scratch"
 The reporter answered: "Of course. ?
 "Soon after dark the cattle congrega- tion assemblies, and the scratching begins at once. Then commences such clang- ing of bells as would craze any man in Christendom. I get up in my night clothes, and chunk 'em with brick-bats until they go away, but before I get to sleep they're back again. I want you to write 'em up."
 The reporter promised to do it, and the respected citizen went away satisfied, but before he had reached the foot oi the stairs the reporter proclaimed to the listening walls that he wasn't paid to write up mangy COWS, and he'd be dad burned if he was going to prostitute his talents in any such way. -.s.
Connecticut western news., 1875-10-08
An Opium Den.

In New York as in San Francisco the Chinamen have their smoking dens, usually dark and dismal places on Bax- ter street, where they go to smoke the deadly drug opium. The proprietor furnishes his customers with pipes and a place to lie down. The drug is weigh ed out upon @ rude pair of reed scales. The weight used is silver coin. Each smoker is provided with small horn box, which will contain about fifteen cents' worth of opium-enough to last an average smoker all night. The prepa- ration is undoubtedly adulterated, since 1t costs the druggist 1928. 50 pound.
 The pipes consist of bamboo stem and porcelain bowl about two inches in diameter, ill the center of which is the receptacle for the opium. A small piece of the drug is taken up on an iron rod and heated until it is dried to 8 proper consistency, Then it is inserted into the pipe, and the smoker slowly draws the smoke through, soon filling the whole room with peculiar smell.
 A few doors below, on the same side, is another place where smoking is car ried on, which does not differ materially from cold John's." There is, however, @ temple in connection with it. On the wall is hung gayly painted picture of some Chinese god, at whose shoulder, on one side, mans good angel is repre- sented, and on the other his evil angel. The faces are very grotesque, and re- semble those painted upon tea chests. Hanging upon the picture are numerous tinsel and paper flowers, with faces painted upon the petals, and little be- low the picture is shrine, upon which stand two candles, to be lighted only upon festival occasions. In the middle is dish containing sand, in which are the burned fragments of numerous joss sticks. The pious Celestial lights one of these, aud, placing it in the sand on the altar, prays to his deity. From the ceiling hang two large Chinese lanterns, and there is also glass vessel contain ing some kind of vegetable oil in which floats burning wick. A cup of the same oil is placed in the shrine for the especial use of the god. Upon the walls are hung bulletin-boards where thenews which agitates the Chinese world is pasted. A curious scroll, resembling the red cover on pack of fire-c crackers, attracts attention, and proves to be di- rectory of the places of business of the principal Chinese merchants in San Francisco. -t.-. = .sr-yAt
Connecticut western news., 1875-10-08
An Unappreciated Financier.

A long g-haired, sallow-complexioned in dividual, arriving at Aurora Ind.) depot the other day, caused no little gossip in the village. He was mysteriously silent about his name and business. All ex- pected something remarkable of him. Finally all agreed that he was an Ohio politician come down to talk on the cur rency question. They were willing to give him respectful hearing. At seven o'clock their curiosity reached climax as hs emerged from his hotel and mounted dry goods box in the market square. Both parties cheered him, for each thought he was their friend. When the silence was reached, he be- gan
 Ladies and Gentlen.er-I came to your beautiful little city heralded by no flourish of banners or double-leaded an- nouncements in the newspapers. Ghe experience of lifetime has taught me that the fine perceptions and delicate fa- culties of American people will discover merit and appreciate it under whatever circumstances it may appear. As look upon your upturned faces tonight am assured that you are no exceptions to the general rule. see beauty, intelligence, and the love of country stamped on every countenance before me-"
 While the crowd gathered closer to him, he snuffed his lard-oi lamp with his thumb and finger and went on.
 'It may be possible that you have never heard of mo before, and it would not be- come mo to go into any detailed account of myself on this occasion. I am Pro lessor Bittender, of Cleveland, O."
 A rousing cheer went up.
 "The whole country is now straining it's eyes for light upon the great question of the hour. One faction cries aloud for imitation, and the other lifts up its voice and sings the song of contraction. The question may be narrowed down to 'gold and greenbacks. My friends" and he raised his finger impressively, either is good enough for me-"
 He opened little tin trunk, and took out several small red paper boxes. As he continued he held one of them up to view.
 "I have in this little package the greatest combination of medical proper ties that ever the sun shone upon. Icall it my Balsam of Cornucopia, or Light ming Wart and Bunion EradiLator. If there is any lady or gentleman in this vast assemblage who has troublesome excrescence, let her or him limp forward, and will remove it without money and without price. will snatch, as it were, the - ..a ....' .-..... Al.
 But he never got further than that. Some broken windows in the neighbor- hood, pervading odor of ancient eggs which still hangs about the place, and splinters of wood scattered about he square, alone remain to remind the Au- rorans of the visit of the Cleveland corn doctor
Connecticut western news., 1875-10-08
Hurt Him.

At Eufaula, Ala., a mulatto, about twenty-three years of age, died from a rather unusual cause. Some time ago he attended church, and, as usual, some of the females became excited, and were surging and plunging about, and he un- dertook to hold one of the more violent ly affected, but in 50 doing she threw back one of her arms with great force, striking him, most violent blow across his chest and nearly killing him out right at the time. He recovered slight ly, however, but continued to complain, and frequently had hemorrhages from the. chest, or blood-spitting, and died a few days after.
Connecticut western news., 1875-10-08
Bad Men.

The people on the coast of Cornwall, off which the Schiller was wrecked, have long had bad reputation as wreckers. When ship was seen off the rocks, on a Sunday, the minister would give them a holiday. One of their principal men several years ago was charged with hav- ing tied up the leg of an ass, hung Ian tern round it's neck, and driven it by night along the cliffs, so that its balting motion would initiate the plunging of a vessel under sail, and thus tempt ships to run in where they would suppose was sea room, and drive them to destruction. The inhabitants are as inhospitable as their rocks.
Connecticut western news., 1875-10-08
4 Singular Case.

A most singular instance of "natural surgery is reported in a Manchester (New Hampshire) newspaper. Two or three years ago gentleman sustained an injury in his back, which was called partial dislocation of the spinal column. The lower limbs were paralyzed, and the case pronounced incurable by the physi- clans. A few weeks since the gentle man had very severe fall, which nearly proved fatal but when he recovered from the shock he found he could use his limbs, and now he can walk mile and work as other people do. Probably the fall replaced the dislodged part with out injuring the spinal marrow.
Connecticut western news., 1875-10-08

A PUZZLE. What is that which has three feet but no legs, is all body but no limbs, has no toes on it's feet, no head, moves great deal and never uses its feet for that purpose. has one foot at each end and the other in the center of its body. This is queer creature in some respects, and is very popular among the ladies and some men. It never walks out, but goes with one foot where its head might be, dragging the other foot behind. These feet have nails but no toes, no heels and no bones in the foot "A yard measure.
Connecticut western news., 1875-10-08
Army Statistics.

The following is complete statement of the military strength of the various nations of Europe at the present mo- ment: Germany, 1,7O0, ,OOO; England, 535, 900; Austria. 535, ,00O; Belgium, 43, 900; Denmark, 54,00O; Spain, 27O, 900; France, 100000 Greece, 51, 900; Italy, 760, ,000; Holland, 100000; Portugal, 5000; Russia, 1850, GOO; Sweden, 16O, GOO; Switzerland, 18O, 900; Turkey, 800, 900. Total, 8,011, ,OOO men total cost per annum, $876, 426, ,OOO.
Connecticut western news., 1875-10-08
Advertisement Brain Printing.

Advertisement Brain Printing. If to your business pocket you'd be wise, To bed, and rise early, and advertise !; For though when an "ad." is seen the first
 time One doesn't "quite see it"-in Irish sublime And next when under our notice it comes We greet it with "pish !" sundry "hahs P and
 "hums y And even the third time call it 8 bore" Next grimly fancy we've seen it before, And the fifth half read, and cry out, "What
 stuff r The sixth go through it and cut up quite
 rough; And the seventh greet it with yawns and
 "pshaws !' And on the eight are nearly fiinging it out of
 doors Yet on the ninth we wonder if 'tis true or not And on the tenth imagine it not all "rot r. On the eleventh we think we'll ask and know, And the next we murmur, "It may be sop And thirteen comes with: "Its really the
 case" And fourteen says it "must be in our place ;" The fifteenth "Wel buy 1t as soon as we
 can.'' On the sixteenth we take the address of the
 man; .....; And so go on till we buy, at time the "soore." And use that advertised article "evermore."
Connecticut western news., 1875-10-08

Do not require in others more per fections than are in yourself, and do not be astonished at the diversity of i'm perfections, for ipperfection is not greater merely because it is unusual. Behave like the h"',snck the honey from all flowers and Il, Os.
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tains more than one skeleton; yet
facts show that this is seldom the
case. save where the later tribes pos
sessing vague notion of their sane
tity, have buried their dead in them.
Facts thus invalidate the idea SO
long prevalent, that they contain
vast heaps of those slain in battles
of which they stand as monuments.
A still more remarkable variety
of earth-works are those commonest
in Wisconsin and Iowa, which bear
the outlines of large men and ami
mails, usually of great dimensions,
and rising four or five feet above
the surface of the earth. In the vi
cinity of all these mounds are found
many domestic utensils, of earthen-
ware, OF copper, of silver, in elegant
forms, indicating degree of civil
zation far in advance of the modern
race of Indians. These are numer-
Gus, uniform, and widely spread,
and indicate the existence of a pow
erful nation.
1t is evident that a people for
whose protection such strong works
OF defense were necessary, must
have had something of great i'm
portance to defend; and it is linz
possible that the manufacturers of
many OF these remains, should not
have been a highly agricultural peo-
pie; for they indicate not only q
dense agricultural population, but
also q degree of civilization far
superior to that Of the modern saw
ages.
Concerning their antiquity little
is known, except we find that the
largest and most ancient forest trees
have grown up and decayed upon
the embellishments and that skulls
they contain have reached a state of
almost total decay; which is known
in some cases to have required
lapse of eighteen hundred years
but considering the dryness of the
soil in which they lay, the most re-
cent must have existed at least two
thousand years.
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they were displaced Or subdued by
the race that succeeded them, or
whether they persisted by famine, or
a plague swept them from the land,
is not in the power of man to deter
mine. History is silent concerning
them and their name is lost to ira
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