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Connecticut western news., 1877-06-01
Distribution of Birds.

It would seem, at first, that birds are limited by no barriers, and that study oftheir habits could scarcely throw any light upon the causes of animal distrib- ution; but remarkable contrasts in the extent of their range are presented by different groups of birds. Thus the gulls (Laride) and petrels (Procellaride) are great wanderers, a few being found, with scarcely any variations, over al- most the entire globe; other species be- ing restricted to one of the great oceans ; while parrots, pigeons, and many small Perching birds, are confined to islands of limited extent, or to single valleys or mountains. Some birds, such as the apteryx. ostrich and cassowary, have no power of flight, and, of courses limited means of dispersal. The short winged birds such as wrens and touean
 are able to fly but short distance, and only species endowed with great powers of flight can cross extended widths of sea. Violent gales sometimes carry small birds aecidently to foreign coun- tries, as is shown by large numbers oi North American stragglers which reach the Bermudas. Inadequate supply oi food, afforded by the vegetation of g country, oceans, and even large rivers
 may serve as effectual barriers to the dispersal of birds. The presence ol enemies, of either the young, the eggs
 or the parent-birds, may limit the range of species. In the Malay Archipelago pigeons are said to ''abound most where monkies do not occur, and in Soutf America the same birds are compara
 lively scarce, in the forest plains, where monkeys are very abundant, while they are plentiful on the open plains ant sGnspas, and on the mountain plateaux
 where these nest-hunting quadrupedl are rarely found." -,.-
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The Debris of the System

Must either pass through it's natural channels of exit, the bowels, the kidneys and the pores, or, in default thereof, poison and disorder the fluids of the system. In order to effect the complete expulsion of this dangerous refuse, the organs through which itpasses of must be active and unobstructed. Fortunately there is 8 certain means of rendering them so when they are not Hostetters Stomach Bitters stimulate the action of the exoretory organs, and by diffusing genial warmth through the circulation, encourage moderate precipitation: By this triple effect the exodus of the foecal and other waste matters are encouraged, and the system freed from peril it would otherwise incur. The action of the bowels which follows the use of this benefcent alternative is easy and unaccompanied by gripping, and it's stimalative effect upon the urinary organs very conducive to their local health. 2O
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Education of Children,

Bring thy children up in learning and obedience, yet without outward aus terity. Praise them openly, Ieprehend them secretly. Give them good coun- tenance and convenient maintenance according to thy ability, otherwise thy life will seem their bondage andTwhat portion thou shalt leave them at thy death they will thank death for it. and foolish cockering of some parents, and the over-stern carriage of others, causeth more men ana women to take ill courses than their own vicious indi- cations. Marry thy daughters in time, lest they marry themselves. Suffer not thy sons to pass the Alps, for they shall learn nothing there but pride, blas- phemy and atheism.-Lord BWrleigh
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PONDS EXTRACT.
 PONDS EXTRACT.
The Peoples Remedy.
 The Universal Pain Extractor, Note: Ask for Ponds Extract.
 Take no other.
Take no other.

ssHear, for \ will speak of excellent
 things"
 PONDS EXTRACT-The great Vegetable Pain Destroyer. Has been in use over prompt curative virtues cannot be exceied CHfLDREN. No family can aTord to be
 Bruises, COntusions, Cuts, sprains, are relieved almost instantly by external application; Promptly relieves pans of nngs, old Sores, Botls, FelOns, Corns, etc. Arrests inflammation, reduces swellings, stops bleeding, removes discolor- LADIES nnd it their best friend It assuages the pains to which they are peculiarly Teraso
 ameliorates and permanently heals all kinds of 1nflammatiOnsa and uIceratIons. HEMORRHOIDS or PILES find in this the osly immediate relief and ultimate cure. No case. however chronic or obstinate can lSnS resISt iti IeSqaT use s the only sure KIDNEY DISEASES. It has no equal for
 permanent cure.
 specific. It has saved hundreds of lives
 when all other remedies failed to arrest
 bleeding from nose, stomach, lungs, TOOTHACHE, Earache, Neuralgia and
 RheumaItsm are all alike relieved, and ftsn of s Schools who are
 Quainted with Ponds Extract of Witch
 Hazel recommend it in their practice. We
 nave l6CI6rS or CQMm6nuaUlOnI ITOm nuOQI6OS
 of Physicians, many Of whom order 1t for
 use in their own practice. In addition to the
 foregoing, they order its use for Swel1tnEa
 named TOns1Is, simple and chronic
 D1arrhOeA, Catarrh (for which it is .
 speci6c), Chflbla1ns, Frosted Feet
 Sting8 Of Insects, MU9QuftOe@,
 Chapped Hands, Face, and indeed all
 manner Of skin diseases.
 TOILET USE. Removes Soreness,
 KOughness and Smart1nG; heals Cuts
 ErupgtOmS and PimpReS. It reuipcs, in-
 piQordtes and refreshcs, while wonderfully i'm
 proving the OmpIeXiOm.
 TO FARMERS Ponds Extract. Nc Stock Breeder, no Livery Man can afford tC be without it. It is used by all the leading Livery Stables, Street Railroads and flrsl Horsemen in New York City. It has no equa for Spra1nS, Harness or Saddle ChahngS Stiffness, Scratches. Sweliings, Cuts, Lacera rhQa, Ch1llS, Colds &c. It's range of actiOI is wide, and the relief it affords Is so promp that it is invaluable in every Farm yard Q, well as in every Farmhouse. Let it be utet once, and you will never be without 1t. OAUTlONl Ponds Extract has been i'm itated. The genuine article has the wordi Ponds Extract blown in eacn bottle. Il is prepared by the only persons living who ever knew how to prepare it properly Refuse all other preparations of Witch Hazel This is the only article used by Physicians and in the hospitals of this country ant Europe. r HISTORY and Uses of Ponds Extract in pamphlet form, sent free on application u PONDS EXTRACT COMPANY, 9 Maiden Lane, New York.
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SILVERWe WeARE
 AS PREMIUMS. -'a'gT -l ,isN IMPORTANT NOTICE. A $4 Set of EIra Plated
 SILVER SPOONS

Given away as a Special Premium to the sub scribers of this paper. Silver Goods furnished under this Premium Proposition are from the well known and reliable Union Silver Plating oo, Philadelphia, Pa
 Under a very favorable proposition from the above we'll known house. all regular patrons of this paper can secure 8 useful and beautiful, as well as very valuable Premium in the shape of a handsome set of Extra Plated silver Spoons, warranted equal to the best article of the kind sold in this country for q set. And in addition, each spoon will be hand- somely enkraved wtth your mono gram initial.
 All who are entitled to receive this elegant and useful Premium can do 90 on compliance with the following conditions :-Send your name and post-of1ice address, together with your ex- press once, to the Union Silver Plating Com pany, 7o4 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. together with the following Premium Coupon, and inclose with your order 10 cents, to pay cost of engraving your initials express charges, l boxing, and packing, and you will receive by return express (or mail, if you have no express omcel full set Of extra plated silver spoons, free of any charge, All express and packing charges are covered by the 7s cents, and the spoons will be delivered to you free. nyou do not desire to have the spoons engraved, you are only required to send 60 cents, to pay ex- pressage and boxing. The coupon must in all cases be sent, to indicate that you are entitled to this premium as this very liberal offer is not extended to any one who is not patren of this paper. The retail price of this set of spoons is s4.Oo, as the following letter will show:
 OFFICE OF THE UNION SILVER PLATING O., PHM.AD'A, Pa {
 We assure all subscribers that the goods con- tracted for are f1rst-class in every respect, and that the usual retail price for them IS $4O0 per set. Our lowest price to 1obbers is $s6.00 per dozen sets, and we will in no case retail them at any price, or send them In single sets to any one l who does not send the required coupon" show ing that the sender is a patron of this paper. | UNION SILVER PLATING Co.
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FORNEY'S WEEKLY PRESS,
THE FAvoRITE FAMILY JOURNAL OF THE CoUNTR
 Reduced to 81.5O per Year.


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 The WEEKLY PRESS will in the future, as in the past maintain the high standard of excellence which has made it such prime favorite in Pennsylvania It's Domestic and Foreign Correspondence, Fashion Gossip Associated Press, Cable Telegrams and pecial Despatches will keep its readers advised of everything going on in all the leading centres of Politics, Commerce, Finance and Fashion. The Lit erary Department remains under the supervision ot Dr. R. s. Mackenzie, whose Reviews and Criticisms enjoy Q world wide fame. In 1t will also be found able and impartial Editorials upon the Current Top cs of the Day from the pen of the veteran Editorn chief, who has secured the services of large and effective Staff of Writers The Agricultural Depart ment of this paper is marked speciality. Full Mar ket Reports-Money, Grain, Cattle and General-o1 Philadelphia and all the leading cities of the Union consttutea prominent and invaluable feature of ths WEEKLY PRESS. Read the following inducements to individual Subscribers and Clubs:
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AGRICULTURAL.

9ising Cotton ClOth.-The process of sizing cloth-resorted to now so exten- sively for the purpose of improving the material in appearance, or increasing it's weight, or both-has lately been very thoroughly discussed in the tech nical journals, especially in relation to the mildew which it occasions. -..
 It appears that among the English manufacturers there are various kinds of mixtures, as we'll as modes of mix ing, in use for sizing. One of these, that manufactured from Egyptian wheat being usually taken-is placed in a large trough, water is added, and the mass allowed to ferment for weeks, large quantities of free acids being thus produced. This fermented -four is boiled in water in one trough, whilst china clay, tallow, soap and frequently other ingredients, are boiled with water in another trough, both masses are then mixed together and diluted with sufficient water to bring it to certain specific gravity, and the warps are then passed through the mixture, dried, and subsequently, woven with the weft. Now, the result of this is, that when place, the cloth absorbs certain amount of moisture, and, containing as 1t does large proportion of free acids, all the conditions necessary for the speedy production of mildew are full filled. Repeated experiments and ob- servations show that the presence of free acid acts most quickly and certain ly in producing copious mildew growth but if that acid in the size be neutra- lized with soda ash or other alkali, or the size washed thoroughly to free it completely from acid, mildew grows with much difficulty, even when a large amount of moisture is present. Some interesting investigation by French chemists of this subject show similar conclusions.
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HUMOROUS.

A MUSICAL CATECHIsM.-What Is a slur? A remark made by one singer about another.
 What is a restH Going out of the choir during sermon for refreshments.
 What is brace? Two singers steady ing each other when they come back.
 What is singing in time? Trying to see which will beat.
 What is sympathetic musicP Flirt- ing with the soprano singer behind the organ.
 What is st-a-cat-oh? Grimalkin in the organ during voluntary.
 What is crotchetf A disease which the head singer always enjoys when the tune doesn't please her.
 What is swell? A musical pundit who "knows it all," and perhaps con- siderable more.
 What Is the best stop to use in vol untary? The full stop when the theme is exhausted.
 What is shaker Torture inflicted upon the bellows-boy who doesn't pump fast enough.
 What is shave The church treasurer who slaves a singers bill for salary.
 What is flat? The singer who al lows the shave.
 What is a chordP The pile of music which the vionlinist saws through.
 What is tie? The difficulty between the organist and the chorister, when one would and the other won't. What is discord? The choir taking sides in the dispute.
 What is harmony? Dismissing either the leader or the organist. @ What is the tonic? The drink taker after the trouble is all settled.-St Louis Times.
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LIFE'S KETTLES.
BY M. B.
sull manY. bod manY. a nettle.

Full many and many, a nettle,
 Wen find in life's pathway, trow, And many, and many, . sweet-scented rose, By the side of the nettle may grow. Tho life hath it's thorns, and it's briers,
 Sweet flowers are springing between, And many fragrant and beautiful bud,
 Blooms under the nettle unseen. When sorrows and trials oppress us, And. like nettles, seem thronging our road, They're but angels, from Heavens gate sent us, To draw us still nearer to God.
Connecticut western news., 1877-06-01

4 WondeyJal Microscope. ingen- ious English optical instrument maker has just invented wonderful pocket microscope on which scientific writers are comforting much praise. The new lens consists of three lenses, the interi- or grooves of which are almost trans parent; they are lined by transparent cement, which has refracting index corresponding very nearly with the glass. In this way no light is lost by refract1on from the surfaces of the curves. The peculiarities of this re- markable invention are that it focuses three times as far from the object un- der examination, as either the Stanhope or Coddington lenses. By this means scientists and others using the micro scope can examine opaque objects as well as transparent ones, as the light can be conveniently allowed to fall npon them at any required angle, as the definition is exceedingly sharp.
Connecticut western news., 1877-06-01

WILD claims that he can cure every case of whooping cough within eight days by the following treatment: The patient is not to leave the room, and at every access of coughing is to place be-
 fore the mouth small piece of cloth folded several times, and wet with tea
 spoonful of the following solution |:
 Ether, sixty parts; chloroform, thirty parts; turpentine, one part.
Connecticut western news., 1877-06-01

FARMERS need breed of fast walking horses, both for their own use and for sale. A slow walking horse is nui- sance, whether ploughing, narrowing, or harvesting on the farm, or for cart, truck, dray saddle or carriage use in the cities. Careful attention to this feature would pay better in the long run than breeding for trotters.
Connecticut western news., 1877-06-01
PEppER is a preventive of decay, in

PEPPER is preventive of decay. in a degree; it is well, therefore, to pepper hung joints. Powdered charcoal is still
 more remarkable in its effect. It will not only keep the meat, over which it is sprinkled, good, but will remove the taint from already decayed flesh. A
 piece of charcoal boiled in the water
 with "high" meat or fowls, will render it or them quite sweet.
Connecticut western news., 1877-06-01

A SIMPLE and effectual remedy for | ivy poisoning is said to be sweet spirits
 of nitre. Bathe the affected parts freely two or three times during the day, and
 the next morning scarcely any trace of the poison will remain.
Connecticut western news., 1877-06-01
Mothers, mothers, Mothers.

Don't fail to procure MRS WINsLOW'S 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. silly
Connecticut western news., 1877-06-01

A remarkable phenomenon is re- ported from Naples, Italy. It is that for three whole days in one week there were no births out of 8 population of eO0, 900 souls.
Connecticut western news., 1877-06-01

"ANY man can do it," exclaimed an honest speaker; "any man can do it., whether he is man or woman."
Connecticut western news., 1877-06-01

A MANS dearest object should be his wife; but, alas! sometimes it is his wife's wardrobe.
Connecticut western news., 1877-06-01

MELANCHOLY suicide-A little boy on being threatened with a whipping, hung his head.
Connecticut western news., 1877-06-01
RhenmatIsm 0uickIY Cured.

''Durang's Rheumatic Remedy" the great Internal Medicine, vii! 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
 6-7-6m-eow
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THE PERMANENT

THE PERMANENT INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION
 MAIN BUILDING,
 CENTENNIAL GROUNDS, Will open on and after May 10th, 1871, with well-classifed arrangement Of exhibits, so ols- played as to faciliate the advantageous inspec- ton and study of them. ORES AND MINERALS,
 GLASS AND CERAMICS, '5L
 ARTISTIC FURNITURE, HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES,
 MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
 And CHEMICAL PRODUCTS. Special collections of EDUCATIONAL APPLIANCES,
 PHILOSOPHICAL APPARATUS,
 ENGINEERING MODELS, Ana lnnumeraDle articles showing the
 FINE AND INDUSTRIAL ARTS. .r THE DECORATIVE AND THE USEFUL In few words, Noenty Acres or selected na- tural or industrial products, representing the skillful achievements of mankind in
 ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD. Grand MUSIC STAND, occupying the north end of the main transept, has seats for a chorus of twenty-five hundred persons, and organ or other
 CONCERTS Will be given AFTERNOONS AND EVENINGS. The WASHINGTON AT YORKTOWN shown without extra charge, also life-like tableau of the signing of the a. F-z.5 DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. THE PRICE OF ADMISSION IS s5 GENTS. | The visitor may without extra charge, visit the Industrial Art Museum in Memorial Hall, Horticultural Hall, and the Botanical Garden, returning (without further payment> to the Per manent Exhibition. | All desirable conveniences have been provided in the way of Waiting-rooms. Baggage-rooms, | Lunch Counter, and Dining Room in the Depart ment of Public Comfort. E The best place for Excursion Parties to be | found in America.
 D. ToRREY, o-i-@' HEE
Connecticut western news., 1877-06-01

A HOT mince pie will keep mal awake as long as guilty conscience.
Connecticut western news., 1877-06-01

THE MOVEMENT OF THE SEA.-One day at Etretat, Henri Monnier perceived on the beach an elderly shopkeeper and his wife, who were taking their first look at the ocean. "What bothers me" :" remarked the woman, s'is the perpetual movement of the sea-the waves, the tide." Here Monnier came forward, and assuming the tone and bearing of M. Prudhomme, he volunteered an ex- planation. Madame, " he said solemnly, s'that motion is produced by the fish, that wriggle about great deal and wag their tails violently, thus causing the waves. When they get weary of swim- ming near the shore, they all retire simultaneously and the sea follows them hence the tide.o
Connecticut western news., 1877-06-01

"MAl LOOK AT the angel store" ;" significantly remarked little girl as she passed the marble works.
Connecticut western news., 1877-06-01

A MAN can't travel into a woman affections by getting on her train.
Connecticut western news., 1877-06-01

A JOINT CoMMITTEE-Two doctors working over 8 sprain.
Connecticut western news., 1877-06-01

AN FRESHMAN being asked why he left his country for America. replied :-"It wasn't for want; had plenty of that at home."
Connecticut western news., 1877-06-01
VEGETINE HAS ENTIRELY CURED ME.

F- BOSTON, october, 1870. ? MR. H. R. STEVENS:
 Dear sir-My daughter, after having severe attack of Whooping Cough, was left in feeble state of health. Being advised by friend, she tried the VEGETINE, and, after using few bot ties, was fully restored to health.
 have been great sufferer from Rheumatism. have taken several bottles of the VEGET1NE entirely cured me- have Recommended the VEGETINE to others, with the same good re- suits. It is great cleanser and purifier of the blood 1t is pleasant to take, and can cheer fully recommend 1t.
 JAMES MORSE, se4 Athens St.
Connecticut western news., 1877-06-01

HoGG WAS good writer; but he can be considered aside of Bacon.
Connecticut western news., 1877-06-01

WHEN twilight droops it's dusky wings across the portals of the ebbing day, so to speak, the sentimental husband loves to fold his little wife to his heart and fondly imagine that she too feels all the poetry of the hour, and longs to enjoy the silent communion it invites. But too often she doesn't and disengaging herself from an uncomfortable position, merely observes: George, dear, ] don't think the buckwheat cakes had enough yeast in them this morning."
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Rheumatism Ba Disease of thp Blood

The blood in this disease. is found to contain an excess of fbrin. VEGETINE acts by converting the blood from it's diseased condition to a healthy circulation. VEGETINE regulates the bowels, which is very Important in this con- plaint. One bottle of VEGETINR will give relief but, to effect permanent cure, 1t must be taken c1ally in cases of long standing. vEaRTINR is sold by all druggists. Try it, and your verdict will be the same as that of thousands before you, who say, q never found so much relief as from the use of VEGETNE," :" which is composed exclusively of barks, rOots and herbs.
 ''VEGETINE," says 8 Boston physician, "has no equal as a blood puriler. Hearing of it's many wonderful cures, after all other remedies myself of its genuine merit. It is prepared from barks, roots and herbs, each of which is highly effective, and they are compounded in sults." sa,
Connecticut western news., 1877-06-01

AT BALL.-ssMrs. Brown still looks rather handsome, doesn't she, although she's no longer youngP How old is she, dearP' 'I don't know her exact age, dear, but she has reached that period when she confesses to thirty"
Connecticut western news., 1877-06-01

USEFUL REcIPEs.-To clean Britannia metal, use finely powdered whiting, two tablespoonfuls of sweet oil, and a little yellow soap. Mix with spirits of wine to a cream. Rub on with a sponge, wipe of with soft cloth, and polish with ehamois skin.
 The best way to clean the inside of old iron pots and pans is to fill them with water in which 8 few ounces of washing soda is dissolved, and set them on the fire. Let the water boil until the inside of the pot looks clean.
 To remove freshly split ink from car pets, first take up as much as possible with teaspoon. Then pour cold sweet milk upon the spot and take up as be- fore, pouring on milk till at last it be- comes only slightly tinged with black. Then wash with cold water, and absorb with cloth without too much rubbing.
Connecticut western news., 1877-06-01

BLONDES are fond of the light fantistic tow.