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Connecticut western news., 1877-08-24
A BRAY sing air-The song of mule
Subterranean Lake Tapped in Iowa.

Early in July, while MT. George Peassal of Coe twp., Rock Island county, was boring for coal on his farm in a ravine, the surface of which is probably ten or twelve feet higher than Rock River, and went down sev- enty feet, they heard heavy rumbling noise, immediately followed by rush of water from below, filling the six-inch tube, which raised the drilling machin- cry, weighing some seven hundred pounds, up many feet. On moving the drilling apparatus, a volume of water was thrown into the air perhaps twenty feet, and yet continues to rise seven or eight feet, when it spreads out into jets like an artificial fountain. It is esti- mated that it discharges barrel a min- ute. The water is pure and cold. A stone thrown into the tube is immedi- ately hurled back into the air, as is a rail when forced down into it. This subterranean lake or river must be some sixty feet below the bed of Rock River. From whence it comes or where it goes, or if it is pent-up lake fed by springs, or an underground river, is unknown.-Davenport Republican.
Connecticut western news., 1877-08-24
The Jeweler of Ascalon.

Many years ago heard Rev. Hosea Ballou preach sermon on the subject of Filial Love, from the text-'tHonor thy father and thy mother''-in the course of which he related the follow ing story. Very likely it has been in print. If it has it will bear printing again:
 Dana was the chief jeweler of Asca- lon and eminently distinguished for his exemplary life and many virtues. On a certain occasion a committee of the elders called upon him for the purpose of purchasing precious stones with which to ornament the ephod of the high priest. Diamonds were the stones they sought, and having thus informed the jeweler, they offered him what they considered fair price for the gems. Dana told them that he could not at that time attend to them, and bade them call again later in the day. The elders did not wish to be thus put off; and moreover they suspected that this was only ruse on the part of the .jeweler to increase the price ofthe stones. They persisted ill the demand for immediate attention. Diamonds such as only Da- ma possessed were necessary to com plete the ephod, and they offered double and treble the price they had at first proposed. But Dana was immovable and they finally went away greatly dis appointed, not to say wrathful.
 Later in the day the elders came again, and Dana placed before them the diamonds they desired, and when they had made their selection they rendered to him the highest price which they had last offered ~
 "No," said the jeweler. tYour first offer was all that the stones are worth, and that only will I take.''
 "Why, then," exclaimed the chief of the elders in astonishnent, ''did you not close with the offer this morning?"
 Because" answered Dana, "my father had the key to the chest in which the diamonds were deposited, and he was at that time asleep. He is aged and infirm, and the hours sleep was of more worth to him than was your in creased offer of price to me. My father has not so many comforts that I can knowingly deprive him of single one of them."
 The High Priest, when he had heard the story, came to the jewellers house, and laid his hands upon Dama's head and said:-
 "Blessed be thou by Him who hath said Honor thy father and thy mother,' and in the time to come may thy chil- dren honor thee as thou hast honored the author of thy being"
Connecticut western news., 1877-08-24
A Dutch Watering Place.

Scheveningen, the chief watering place in Holland, two and half miles from the Hague, is but a fishing village, located behind the dunes, or sand hills, of the coast of the North Sea; literally behind them, for as you pass through the village on the route to the fashion able resort itself the beach is hidden. as is the sea, from view by the gradual rise of the ground, or sand dunes. Ar irving at the crest of these, you come upon great modern watering place ho- tels, saloons, restaurants, booths and all those modern structures and adjuncts which one finds at fashionable seaside watering places. The great broad beach-a magnificent one for bathing has long line of bathing machines ranged along, like a halt of the baggage wagons of an army, only they were wagons with all their shafts pointed shoreward, were roofed over, have a window in their wooden sides, and their rear end adorned with great hood or screen towards the sea. These, as many are aware, are a sort of private bath room on wheels, which is fitted up with pegs, mirrors, towels, soaps, &c., and are drawn into the water to cer- tain depth, so that the occupants may descend easily from them, take their sea-bath, and return to the vehicle and dress entirely free from observation, and avoid the long dripping walk from the waves to the bath house, so dreaded in America by ladies who when in full toilette may excite admiration, but af- ter sea-dip are anything but attract i've
Connecticut western news., 1877-08-24
Be Frank.

Never deceive for the sake of a foolish jest, CT to excite the laughter of few companions at the expense of friend. Be anxious when you relate anything to tell it just as it occurred. Never vary in the least degree. The reason why our ears are so often saluted by false reports is because people in telling real things add little to them, and as they pass through a dozen mouths the original stories are turned into some. thing entirely different. So when you attempt to tell anything that you have seen with your own eyes, relate it cor rectly in every particular, and as you grow older you will reap the advan- tages of this course.
Connecticut western news., 1877-08-24
Present Doing.

Do not 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 clearly, and then attend to the next thing, without letting any moment drop out between. It is wonderful to see how many hours prompt people contrive to make of day; it is as if they picked up the time the dawdlers lost. And if ever you find yourself where you have so many things upon you that you hardly know how to begin, take hold of the very first one that comes to hand, and you will find the rest all fall in file and follow after like a company of well drilled soldiers; and though work may be hard to meet when it charges i'll a squad, it is easy vanquished if you can bring it into line. No man ever largely succeeded who just looked his work in the face.
Connecticut western news., 1877-08-24
Birds, Beasts and steam-Engines.


 In German engineering journal, a writer discusses the behavior of differ ent animals and birds toward steam. engines and steam works generally. He notices the boldness, and at the same time dexterity with which dogs will run about amid the wheels of a de- parting railway train without suffering the least injury, while hosts of work men continually lose their lives. On the other hand, the OK, proverbially stupid animal" continues standing composedly on the rails, having no idea of the danger which threatens him, and Is run over. But birds, strange to say, have a peculiar delight in the steam engine. It has often happened that 1arks have built their nests and reared their young under the switches of a much travelled railway, while in engine-houses the swallow isa frequent guest.-ohristian Intelligeneer.
Connecticut western news., 1877-08-24
The Brooklyn Bridge Wire,

The breaking strength and amount of stretch are determined by testing one foot samples taken from both ends of each coil, and by testing five foot sam- pie from every fifth coil. The samples exceeding the testing dimensions stuff
 ciently to allow of firm gripping, are placed in the jaws of the testing appa- ratus, and subjected to pulling strain produced by weight placed on long scale arm, the weight being increased until the wire breaks under the strain, The wire before commencing the test ing proper, is subjected to prelimin- ary strengthening strain of 400 pounds.
Connecticut western news., 1877-08-24

This truly valuable tonic has been SO tho roughly tested by all classes of the community that it is now deemed indispensable as a Tonic medicine. It costs but little purifes the blood and gives tone to the stomach, renovates the system and prolongs life. Everybody should have it. For the cure of Weak stom- acns, General Debility, Indigestion, Diseases of the stomach, and for all cases requiring . tonic This wine includes the most agreeable and efficient Salt of Iron we possess-Citrate of Magnetic Oxide, combined with the most energetic of vegetable tonics- Yellow Peruvian Bark.
 Do you want something to strengthen you?
 Do you want good appetite?
 Do you want to get rid of nervousness?
 Do you want energy?
 Do you want te sleep we'll
 Do you want tc build up your constitution? ?
 Do you want to feel well?
 Do you want 8 brisk and vigorous feeling?
 If you do try KUNKEL s BITTER WINE or IRoN
 only ask 8 trial of this valuable tonic.
 Beware of commercials, as Kunkels Bitter Wine of Iron is the only sure and effectuaI remedy in the known world for the permanent cure of Dyspepsia and Debility, and as there are number of limitations offered to the pub lie. l would caution the community to pur- chase none but the gennine article, manufac- tured by B. F. Kunkel, and having 6 stamp on the cork of every bottle. The very fact that others are attempting to initiate this valuable remedy proves its worth and speaks volumes in it's favor. Sold only in $l bottles or six bottles for $5. Try this valuable medicine and be convinced of it's merits. Sold by druggists and dealers everywhere.
Connecticut western news., 1877-08-24
The true man is the happy man.
Why Suffer DyspeDtic Tortures

- E0tkhhOh OyeP0PO1C 4UTUuIeSp
 When the famous regulator of enfeebled, acid or bilious stomachs. oHostetter's Bitters, will cure your Could you read the testimony of the myriads of dyspeptics whom it has cured, though you might be of skeptical turn. you would be convinced. Evidence of it's efficacy is constantly multiplying, and this relates not only to cases of dyspepsia, but also liver com plalnt, constipation, urinary and uterine troubles and malarial disorders. The success which has attended the great stomachic has melted interruptions parties to manufacture cheap limitations of it, which they attempt to palm off as the genuine article. But, so fami- liar is the public with the real elixir that these nefarious attempts are rarely suocessf ul. Neither imitation or competition affect the popularity of the standard article.
Connecticut western news., 1877-08-24

A BERLIN gardener claims that he ef- Actually checked the ravages of cater pillars last year by the simple expedi- ent of sitting ashes over his vegetables when they were wet with dew. Per haps he borrowed the plan from Eng land, for it is an old one, and is often adopted successfully in preventing the turnip beetle from devouring the young crops of the Brassica family when just appearing above ground.-London Jour nal of HorticuZtuye. z159la5 -I -
Connecticut western news., 1877-08-24

BRoILED BREAST OF MUTToN.-Trfm and lay it ill stew pan with a slice of fat bacon; add some pepper whole, an onion stuck with cloves, sliced carrot, some celery cut up and a bundle of sweet herbs; moisten with water and let it praise an hour; when done enough, pull out the bones and lay the breast between two plates with 8 weight on, to get cold; brush over well with melted butter, cover with bread crumbs, broil on a clear fire and serve hot, with the juice of lemon under it, and sprinkled well with pepper.
Connecticut western news., 1877-08-24

LEMON PE.-One lemon, two-thirds of cup of sugar, two eggs, three table spoons of flour, one cup of milk. Crate the rind, then add the juice, the yolk of the egg, sugar and flour, leaving the milk until the last. Line the deep tins with paste. place in the oven to brown before filling, then add the custard. When cooked spread over the top the whites of two eggs beaten to a froth, with four tablespoons of powdered sugar and return to the oven to brown.
Connecticut western news., 1877-08-24
Tape Worm Removed Alive.

Head and all complete in two hours. No fee till head passes. Seat, Pin, and Stomach Worms removed by Dr. Kunkel, 259 North Ninth Street, Philadelphia, Pa Send for cir cular with treatis on all kinds of worms, ad- vice free. Ask your druggist for bottle of KunkeTs Worm Syrup, which will do the work. Price $1O0. It never fails to remove all kinds, with it
Connecticut western news., 1877-08-24

LIME IN REFRIGERAToRs.-F un- slaked lime in small quantities placed in refrigerators will absorb much of the moisture thereby rendering the at- mosphere dry so that meat and other articles, sensitive to moisture, may be kept sweet and fresh for some days. A little experience will enable one to know how much lime to use, and when to renew it. a.-
Connecticut western news., 1877-08-24

BAKED CABBAGE.-Boil firm white cabbage for fifteen minutes, then change the water for more that is boiling, and boil until tender; drain and set aside till cold, than chop fine and add salt and pepper, one tablespoonful of butter, two eggs well beaten, three table spoonsful of rich milk or cream; mix well, and bake in a buttered pudding dish in modern oven till brown. Serve hot.
Connecticut western news., 1877-08-24
Safe and Sure, MR H R. STEvENs

MIR. Fl. K. STEVENS.
 In 1872 your VEGETNE was recommended to me; and, yielding to the persuas1ons of a friend consented to try it. At the time was suffering from general debility and nervous prosJration, superinduced by overwork and 1r- regular habits. It's wonderful strengthening and curative properties seemed to afTect my de- bilitated system rom the first dose ana under it's persistent use l rapidly recovered, gaining more than usual health and good feeling. since then have not hesitated to give VEGETINE my most unqualified indorsement aS being @ tfe sure, and powerful agent in promoting health and restoring the wasted system to new life and energy. VRGBINE is the only medicine use, aafte1 aa as io9g as tru1v i've nSyeT K ma
 ~120 Monterey Street. Alleghany, Penn.
Connecticut western news., 1877-08-24
VEGETINE.
An Excellent Medicine.

SPRINGFIELD, O., Feb. 2S, 1877. |. This IS to certify that have used VEGETTNE manufactured by H. R. Stevens, Boston, Masss Nervous system, with good success. recom- mend VEGETINE as excellent medicine for such comnIainta
Connecticut western news., 1877-08-24

CREAM CAKE.-One half pound of sugar, one half pound of flour, one- fourth of pound of butter, three eggs, one-half of cup of water, one tea spoonful of baking powder, or one-half of teaspoon of soda and one of cream tartar. To be baked in three layers.
Connecticut western news., 1877-08-24

sMY BRAINS are on fire P exclaimed an excited lady to her husband. s.Well my dear," said the unfeeling, man, taking revolver from drawer, s.just hold still moment, and will blow them out !''
Connecticut western news., 1877-08-24
RheumatIsm Quickly Cured.

Durang's Rheumatic Remedy" the great Internal Medicine will positively cure any case of rheumatism on the face of the earth. Price $1 bottle, six bottles, $5. Sold by all Drug gists. Send for circular to Helphenstine & Bentley, Druggists. Washington. D. O.
Connecticut western news., 1877-08-24

"YEs MA'AM, broke the vase." said Bridget, "but it wasn't worth any, thing" "What do you mean, Bridget?" Why you told me ma'am yurseIf, never to use it for anything." Sevres china, imported expressly by Richard !
Connecticut western news., 1877-08-24
Mothers, Mothers, Methers.

SOOTHING SYRUP for all diseases of teeth ing in children. It relieves the child from pain, cures wind colic, regulates the bowels, and by giving relief and health to the child, gives rest to the mother.
Connecticut western news., 1877-08-24

AFTER sitting on the beach and seeing the breakers roll in will come the change, when vacation is over, of figur- ing how much it cost per breaker, and wondering if they could not have been got 8 little cheaper at wholesale.
Connecticut western news., 1877-08-24

"WA1TER, 2 cried an irritable gentle man at Paris restaurant, "this wine is detestablei It is not Venve (Widow) ClicquotD' ssWell, sir," replied the gareon, humbly ,1"I don't know; it is very likely she has married again"
Connecticut western news., 1877-08-24

Horsef fesh for Hxnaan Food.-In 1875 the horse butcheries in Paris furnished for public consumption 6, 6,5S65 horses, asses, and mules; in 1876 they furnished 9,57l, giving 1,6s5, ,47O kilogrammes of neat meat. At Lyons, the number has diminished from 1,262 in 1925 to 1,1S8 in 1876. On the 1st of January there were 59 butcheries in Paris and only 7 in Lyons. At it's meeting, on January 9, the committee de la Viande CheoGl awarded silver metal to M. Petard, who has nine butcheries in Paris as a reward for his enterprise.
Connecticut western news., 1877-08-24
B COuDOUld Oxygen Treatment

This system of medication confined in It's action to narrow limits, being oxygen magnetized It the most wonderful vita of the human body ever known Therefore 1t should cure greater variety of agent. Eig9t years of large experience fully confirm make known and available to the sick the wonder full virtues of the Compound Oxygen. It is Let all consumptves, dysPeptcs paraYtics (recent) and all, discouraged inv aids, send for bro chure ofi4O pages which contains many wonderful but true statements and best of Mailed free c. K. FALLEN, Ph. B.,M. D. lll2 Girard St., Phila.
Connecticut western news., 1877-08-24

SETTING hens should be allowed to cover eleven or thirteen eggs and no more. They will sit three weeks at the end of which time the eggs should be- gin to hatch, if. they are to hatch at all. For about twenty-four hours after birth the chickens cannot only do we'll enough without any extraneous nourishment, but will be far more likely to thrive subsequently,, if let alone, than if crammed or melted to eat prematurely. More chickens are destroyed by over feeding than are lost by the want of it. It IS, however, well to turn them in among other chickens that already feed themselves; they will, in such cases, generally, follow the example of the rest, and pick away at whatever is around.
Connecticut western news., 1877-08-24

'W1LLIAM," said Emeline, sswhat do you see, in those wild, wild waves P" "Sea foam," curtly answered William.
Connecticut western news., 1877-08-24

Ar AN INN in Sweden there was the following inscription in English on the wall-s'You will find at Trollhathe ex- cellent bread, meat, and wine, provided you bring them with you" This might be copied in many place of enter tain ment for man and beast.
Connecticut western news., 1877-08-24

(WHICH is the most valuable-ex- perience or instinct?" was the subject of a discussion at a country debating society recently. One member said experience taught us how to set skunk trap, but when the animal was ohce caught it required instinct to tell us what to do in the premises-that is if we could stay on the premises to do it.
Connecticut western news., 1877-08-24

A GLASS was being recently examined in the sea-beaten town of S-. The subject under discussion was the flood. Among the first questions put was, ."How did Noah understand that there was going to be a f1oodP" "Cause, , shouted an urchin, Che looked at his almanick,'
Connecticut western news., 1877-08-24

, MAY not lady be said to be dressed rather s'loud" when she wears roar silk.
Connecticut western news., 1877-08-24
YOurS very truIy

V. W. NANOhCh1HIs Is | MT. Vandegr1ft, Of the nrm of Vandegr1ft q Huffman, is 8 well-known business man in this place, having one of the largest stores in Spring Held, o.
Connecticut western news., 1877-08-24

pENVT0NV-No matter how slightly disabled. uNNlUNN Increases now paid, Advice and circu- lar pS,,1 tree I. mcMiCAAEL, Att'N 707 Sansom St.,
Connecticut western news., 1877-08-24

A LITTLE GIRLS idea of plane: A thing that scrubs snakes out of boards.
Connecticut western news., 1877-08-24
Our Ministers Wife.
MR. H. R. STEVENS.

MR. H. R. STEVENS. 4
 Dear SEr,-Three years ago was suffering ter r1bly with 1Ifammatory Rheumatism. Our minister's wife advised me to take VEGETINE. After taking one bottle, I was entirely relieved. This year, feeling return of the disease, again commenced taking 1t, and am being ben ehted greatly. It also greatly improves my digestion. Respectfully,
 TT MRS. A. BALLARD. 1911 Vest Jefferson Street.
Connecticut western news., 1877-08-24

The total number of burial grounds available for use in England and Wales is Is, ,999. The living population of the two countries is 22, 2,712, ,266.
Connecticut western news., 1877-08-24
SCENE at a seaside hotel:

SCENE at seaside hotel: Lean, lank stranger-sWhy, look here, you charge me in my bill for counterpane, $6.5O. Why, the mosquitoes ate up that counterpane, and why should I be charged with it?" Hotel keeper-stOf course you should. If you had been nice and fat the mosquitoes would have tackled you and let my counterpane alonev' = %. =. -=1 ---z----
Connecticut western news., 1877-08-24
E. F. Kunkers Bitter Wine of Iron.

how to make. pack preserve COLOR ' @@hA Extract Rancidity. Darymen. Reccipta
 for cent stamD MRS. 3. SMITH, s27 St.. Phiada Pa
Connecticut western news., 1877-08-24

THE WAR WITH WEEDs.-Agricultur is perpetual conflict with aggressive plants; conflict which must even con- stitute a material part of the labor necessary to be expended in we'll con- ducted farm. It Is therefore necessary, with view to the economy as we'll as the final success of the operation, that such labor should be wisely directed. Here, aselsewhere, knowledge is powe A knowledge of the general nature and the peculiar habits of the plant to be operated on is indispensable to direct the operator how properly to adapt the means at his disposal to the intended purpose. All plants become weeds in an agricultural sense, when found grow ing where they deteriorate the crops, needlessly exhaust the soil, or other wise bring loss to the agriculturist. Every plant out of place,
Connecticut western news., 1877-08-24

ONIoNs.-Few if any crops in the market or farm garden, taken for a term of years together, pay as we'll as onions, if managed with skill and energy. Celery, caulifower, and some other vegetables in but small demand, pay larger return per acre; but no other crop having large and certain sale pays so much profit on the capital invested nor offers so many inducements for extended culture. The past season having been unusually favorable to the abundant production, the price fell to the lowest figure known for many years, and, in consequence many grow CTS will this year withdraw from the business. It is my experience that the succeeding year the price will be as much in excess as it has last season been below an average, so that it will doubt less next year be one of the most profit able crops. Sow early in rich, clean, well-prepared clay or loamy soil.
Connecticut western news., 1877-08-24

ELY PAPER.-Powdered black pepper is mixed with sirup to thick paste, which is spread by means of a broad bush upon coarse plotting paper. Com- mon brown sirup will answer, but sirup made from sugar is preferable, as 1t dries quicker. For use, piece of this paper is laid upon a plate and dampened with water. The paper may also be made directly at the mill by adding pepper, and rapidly working it into a porous. absorbent paper.-Rural Neso Yorker.
Connecticut western news., 1877-08-24

"THERE's some mind in this boy o yours," said the new pastor, stopping by the roadside and stroking the curly pate of a youngster whose father, one of the parishioners, was ploughing in the adjacent field.
 "And so there be, too," replied the rustic, greatly tickled; s'and so there be. sir; you'd just ought to see how he can mind sheep!''