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Connecticut western news., 1877-09-07

Some people are fond of denying that there is any such thing as ''luck," but, be that as it may, there certainly are persons to whom what seems like for tuitous good fortune comes. Col. Green Wilkinson gave seat in his pew to an old gentleman, who left him $4O,OOO a year. A young Bostonian crossed to England three or four years ago, and got into conversation with an elderly gentleman who observed that he found they had the same name. It turned out that they were second cousins. The elder had gone to California in earlier days, made a vast fortune, and entirely lost sight of his relatives. That chance meeting gave the young Bostonian a fortune between two or three millions. Two ladies had box at the opera in London. An old man opposite bored them dreadfully by perpetually ''lorg- netting" them. The scene came to an end and they thought no more about him. One day year afterward solic- itor called on one of the ladies, Lady Frances Bruce, and told her that an old gentleman, Mir. w., had left her property worth several thousand a year. "Never heard of the man, she said, "must be mistake.'' ''Very ex- traordinary," replied the solicitor. Suddenly happy thought struck him. He lies in his coffin in St. James street, close by, at Bunting's, the great under takers; will you come and see him ?" She went. It was the old lorgnetter. And it is said that he left it to her under mistake after all, having in tended to leave it to her friend whom, and not Lady Frances, he admired, but was misinformed as to the names of the ladies. And to give one more, a quite recent instance. A young New Yorker went to San Francisco to seek the for tunes which so many have failed to find. He got poor clerkship and had to be thankful for that. One evening at a place of entertainment he watched a game of cards, saw that an elderly Englishman was being cheated, ex- posed the fraud, and had tussle with the cheat. The Englishman. has pre- sented him with $2O,O to start him in
 business and there is every prospect l that more are to come.
Connecticut western news., 1877-09-07
Take the Baby. .

Oh! yes; take the baby along by all means. Babies love dearly to ride in the cars and toddle about in steam boats. Why, the baby is the life of the party. Have not whole rooms full of people been entertained by one, hour after hour? Sleeping or waking, the pretty little creature that can lisp a little English or French -one can hardly tell which-is the universal de- light, and many party has been stupid just for the want of one. In olden times, when they used to journey in stages, a lady who had sweet little child with her could scarcely call it her own the whole way, the gentlemen were so fond of kissing it. Even the bachelors loved to play with and dandle it on their knees, though at first they might be little bashful and awkward about taking hold of the strange and unaccustomed thing. But the smiles and winning ways of the baby were always irresistible, and sure to over come at last the most obstinate. People love babies as they love flowers. Gentle men-espectally who like flowers-like babies-the sweetest of them alto carry in their hands, just as they would put carnation ill their button-holes.
Connecticut western news., 1877-09-07
YOUTHS COLUMN,

4 Looking-glass Story.-When Ell, was little girl, not quite three year! old, she was playing quietly one morn ing up stairs, all by herself, when she happened to notice chair standing near the dressing case.
 'lIl get up on the chair and see the pretty things" thought Ella.
 1t was only the work of a moment fol her to climb the chair. But what at. tracted her attention before the toilet articles was the looking glass and the face it reflected. Ella opened her eyes widely at seeing the little girl before her and very pretty little girl it was too with beautiful brown curling hair, large blue eyes and rosy cheeks. Ella looked closely at the little girl for a few moments, and the little girl looked at Ella. Then Ella happened to pucker her mouth little, and the girl in the glass did the same. ssThe little girl is making faces at me-" thought Ella ''l'll make worse face at her.'' And Ella screwed up her little mouth in the most unbecoming shaps possible, and the little girl in the glass made as ugly face back. But though she tried again and again, Ella could not compel the girl in the glass to look pleasant by making faces at her, she would always make as ugly a face back at Ella as Ella could possibly make at her. "You naughty, bad girl to keep making faces at me. l am going straight down stairs and will tell my grandma about you.''
 So Ella left the chair and hurried down stairs, running so fast she fell over the cat that was sleeping near the sitting room door. But as she was not much hurt, and being very much excited, she picked her little self up and cried, 50, grandma, there is naughty girl up stairs making faces at me; do come up stairs, grandma, and scold her good"
 'l guess you are mistaken, child" " said grandma.
 quick"
 So nothing would do but grandma must leave her work and go up stairs with the importunate child.
 "WheIe is she? asked grandma as soon as they had reached the room.
 "Right here," said Ella, and she climbed upon the chair before the glass again, and commenced making faces as before.
 "Why, Ella," said grandma, Sit is only yourself. It is the reflection of your own little face in the glass. Now, dear, you smile at the little girl and see if she will not smile at you in return.' .''
 Oh yes, grandma, see, she is smiling, Oh, you sweet little girl," cried Ella, perfectly delighted with the pretty face that now smiled so sweetly at her.
 Ella is woman now, and her dear grandma has long since gone to her rest, but she still finds the principle of her looking glass mistake to run all through life.
 The world is like looking-glass :; frown at it and it will frown back at you; smile at it and it will give you smiles in Western Christian Adv0cdte.
Connecticut western news., 1877-09-07

4 Fd6ze.-A prowling wolf espied a horse grazing in the field. "Ah !'' cried he, Ca prize! but how to manage? A horse is not easy prey, like a sheep. ] must try some trick"
 So he drew near and introduced him. self as doctor.
 |" ! ou must be ill" he told the horse, Cor they would not have turned you out to graze. Tell me your disease; can cure it whatever it is.''
 "l have a swelling on the under side of my foot" replied the horse.
 "Let me examine," said the wolf, making ready for snap.
 Suddenly the wary horse let fly his heels and threw the wolf high in the air.
 "Ah," he howled, as he limped away ''this serves me right! I should not have quilted my trade. Nature meant me for a butcher, not for doctor.'
Connecticut western news., 1877-09-07

Sdoo Dust Soap.-A manufacturer in Tilsit, instead of adding infusorial earth or ground quartz to the soap mass and thus producing sapolio, introduces a considerable quantity of very fine saw dust, previously ground and sifted. The wood fiber acts mechanically as deter gent, and besides cleaning rapidly and thoroughly occasions a saving of one third in the consumption of soap. The soap does not contain an excess of soda, and has no ill effect on the hands. An analysis of specimen eight days old yielded, grease, A per cent; soda, per cent; wood, glycerin, coloring matter, 10 per cent; water, 40 per cent. The price at the factory is about cents a pound.
Connecticut western news., 1877-09-07
The Channels of Exit

From the human system bear the same rela- tion to it as sewers do to 8 city. They carry of the waste. the refuse which it is essential to remove in order to prevent disease. One of the most salutary effects of Hostetters Stom- ach Bitters is to renew activity of the bowels when these organs are derelict in their duty The bilious and dyspeptic symptoms which accompany constipation are also remeded by this sterling alternative. Its gently cathart,c action has the effect of removing impurlties which would otherwise poison the system and it's tonic influence is exhibited in an increase in vital power, It renews appetite. soothes and invigorates the nerves, prevents and rem- edies malaral fevar and is first-rate remedy for despondency.
Connecticut western news., 1877-09-07

In 1879 your VBGETINK was recommended to me; and, yielding to the persuasions of a friend, l consented to try it. At the time was suffering from general debility and nervous prosJration, superinduced by overwork and ir- regular habits. It's wonderful strengthening and curative properties seemed to affect my de- bilitated system rom the first dose ana under its persistent use l rapidly recovered, gaining more than usual health and good feeling. since then have not hesitated to give VBGETINR my most unqualified indorsement as being @ s lfe, sure, and powerful agent in promoting health and restoring the wasted system to new life and energy. VEGETINE is the only medicine l use, and as long as I live never expect to Ind Q better Yours truly, w. H. CLARK,
 12O Monterey Street, Alleghany, Penn.
Connecticut western news., 1877-09-07

MARTHA WASHINGTON has sued George
 Washington, in Philadelphia, for de-
 sertion, in running away to Camden,
 across the river. Thus it is that history repeats itself. Here we have modern instance of "Washington Crossing the Delaware"
Connecticut western news., 1877-09-07

A COUNSEL, being questioned by a Judge to know ''for whom he was con- cerned,' replied: 'I am concerned, my lord, for the plaintiff, but am em- ployed by the defendant.''
Connecticut western news., 1877-09-07

To RESTORE THE HAIR AFTER ILLNESS, Equal parts of best brandy and strong black tea; shaken well together, and rubbed we'll into the roots of the hair once daily, will usually restore the hair after long illness.-Be careful not to scratch or irritate the scalp with rough combing and brushing. The mixture should be made at least once in three days, even in cool weather.
Connecticut western news., 1877-09-07

A MAN who was rather rough in his manner, jocosely observed to young lady that he was about to be married, but as his affections were divided between Miss Mary Brickdust and Miss Betsy Primestuff, he was at loss which to choose. s'I advise you, by all means," said the lady, ''to take Miss Brickdust-you want polishing.''
Connecticut western news., 1877-09-07

A man in Nelson county, Ky, has actually married his step-grandmother. This IS said to be the first case on record in this country.
 -Pineapples are selling at Key West for $2.50 per hundred. f-27
Connecticut western news., 1877-09-07
CASTING PEARLs,-Waiter.

CASTING PEARLs.-Waiter. EWhat would you be pleased to order, sir? We have potage printanier a la Julienne :; Fricandeau de veau avec croouettes des pommes de terre; ri soles de bnuf-'' Milesian: 'sWell, give us plateful of whichever of them's nearest to an Irish stew !"-B0ston Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1877-09-07

PROF. WISE says he intends making a trip in a ''balloon with dyspeptics." We didn't suppose a balloon was ever troubled with dyspepsia; gastric fever would be more likely ailment.
Connecticut western news., 1877-09-07

THE man with snoring wife warb lingly calls her his ssNora Darling."
Connecticut western news., 1877-09-07

IT IS NOT charity to beg everywhere for charity should beg in at home.
Connecticut western news., 1877-09-07

To DESTROY GRAPEVINE WoRMs.- Build a slow smoky fire directly under the vine-a little old straw or mating is good. The worms will fall down, and can be swept up. Dig hole and bury them.
Connecticut western news., 1877-09-07

CAN you tell me what the girls look for in church? No? We'll, it's clear look for the hims.
Connecticut western news., 1877-09-07

THE man who puts on spring coat with the most satisfaction is the house. painter.
Connecticut western news., 1877-09-07

LEMON CAKE.-Two cups of flour, two of light sugar. six eggs, six table spoonfuls of butter, four tablespoonfuls of milk, two teaspoonfuIs of cream tar- tar sifted with the flour, and one tea spoonful of soda, Beat all we'll together and bake in two loaves. For the jelly to use with it, take three-fourths of a pound of sugar, one quarter pound of 4"tsr six sgg the rns rnd of three semonS e ana and the uoe Beat the together, and set in a dish of hot water until heated; then add the grated lemon and juice. Stir this until thick enough, then split the cake and put this jelly in while warm. It is most delicious cake.
Connecticut western news., 1877-09-07

Fools AND their money soon part It's worth while being fool to have money to part from,
Connecticut western news., 1877-09-07

WHAT bird is in season all the yes round 1.-The weather cock.
Connecticut western news., 1877-09-07

To SHAPE RoLLs.-Roll out the dough
 when quite light, and cut with good sized cutter or tumDler. Dip a clean
 feather into melted butter and brush lightly over the dough that is cut out |; then fold each circle into crescent, or half-moon shape; prick on the top, and place in the flat biscuit pan to rise. When very light bake in hot oven full twenty minutes. The oven should be so hot that one could not hold the hand in it long enough to count more than twenty without great discomfort.
Connecticut western news., 1877-09-07

SOFT SoAP.-Dissolve one pound of potash in two gallons of hot water {; then add two pounds of clean melted grease while stirring. Set aside, and in few days you will have excellent SOaD.
Connecticut western news., 1877-09-07
R UP U R E ,
NE IS SAFE WHO HAS A RUPTURE,

NO ONE IS SAFE WHO HAS RUPTURE, matter how insignificant he may consider it, for every who has died from it once attered himself that it was but a triiing ailment and every who suffers from it and the injury of trusses to such extent that life has enjoyments once regarded afiiction. It steadily progressive, even unto death and he is wise who takes the necessary steps be eff
 Actually relieved of it before the day of suffering and gloom comes upOD him.
Connecticut western news., 1877-09-07

VIENNA CoFFEE.-Leach or filter the coffee through a French filterer or any of the many coffee-pots that filter in- stead of boiling the coffee. Allow one tablespoonful of ground coffee to each person, and sone extra for the pot" Put in one quart of cream into milk boiler, or if you have none, into a pitcher, and set the pitcher in pail of boiling water. Put it where the water will keep boiling. Beat the white of an egg to froth, then add to the egg three tablespoonfuls of cold milk. Mix the egg and cold milk thoroughly together. When hot, remove the cream from the fire, and add the egg and cold milk. Stir it all together briskly for minute or two, and then serve.
Connecticut western news., 1877-09-07
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 collie, regulates the bowels, and by giving relief and health to the child, gives rest to the mother.
Connecticut western news., 1877-09-07

Encouraging to Yoatny Orators.-It ap- pears by the autobiography of the late Wm. H. Seward, that he affords an- other of those instances of the pursuit of Oratorical reputation under difficult ties which have done so much to en- courage beginners. When MT. Seward first became mem Der of the New York Legislature, he determined to rise. But when he found himself for the first time on his feet before the listening as- I'sembly, his heart failed him, and ssthick darkness,' he says, was before him. The voice of the Presiding officer filled him with consternation. When he got through with his speech he was unable to recall word he had uttered. He persevered, however, through untold agonies, before he won the facility of speech and the distinction that were af- terwards his.
 Thus his case was like that of many other eminent orators. Disraeli was jeered down in his first speech Charles James Fox sad he only became a speaker by "boring the House of Con- mons most intolerably!" And even the matchless Demosthenes hid himself with modification after his first public at- tempt at Oratory.
 The young who can say with Sheri- dan when he failed, ''It is in me, and it shall come out!' may well be stimula- ted by these examples.-Sel.
Connecticut western news., 1877-09-07

A SCIENTIFIC WRITER says that death by lightning stroke is the most painless death in the world. We don't know about that. We never talked with man who was struck by lightning; but a man whose wife once caught him kissing the hired girl told us in con- fidence that he would never have be- lieved that man could suffer as much in thousand years as he did in twenty seconds.
Connecticut western news., 1877-09-07

NATURAL wit must spring iron humors of the blood.
Connecticut western news., 1877-09-07
pr. Sherman,

By his application, in his method of cure, avoids the injuries trusses inict, and parts injured to natural vigor and heathfulness.
 The cure is effected by Dr. Shermans method with out an operation, simply by external local applca- tions both mechanical and medicinal made daily by the patient, who perform any kind of labor during the treatment with safety from the dangers of in hamed rupture and without interfering with the cure been cured large number of original photographs, exhibiting the condition of patients before and after cure, can be see at the office Terms moderate. Con sultaton free Those from the country can receive Books with photographs of bad before and after cure, mai ed for 10 cents.
 DIR. SHERMAN MAY BE CONSULTED AT HIS
 OFFICES, 25S BROADWAY. N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1877-09-07

Attenuation 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 8 bottle, six bottles, $5. Sold by all Drug gists. Send for circular to Helphenstine & Bentley, Druggists. Washington, D. 0.
Connecticut western news., 1877-09-07

CLEANSING PAPER HANGINGs.-Take an average size square loaf, two days old, cut it in four pieces. With one of these pieces, after having blown off all the dust from the paper to be cleaned by means of good pair of bellows, begin at the top of the room, holding the crust in the hand, and wiping lightly downward with the crumb, about half yard with each stroke, till the upper part of the hangings is com pletely cleaned all round. Then go round again with the like sweeping stroke downward, always commencing g each successive course a little higher than the upper stroke had extended, till the bottom be finished. This operation, if carefully performed, will frequently make very old paper look almost equal to new.
Connecticut western news., 1877-09-07

TURNING THE ETABLEs.-Young Person (applicant for housemaid's s'situation'') May I ask, Sir, if you keep boy ?'' Old Gent-A boy! No. Why? "Young Person-Oh, to clean boots and knives, carry up coals and" Old Gent ''Ah, may I ask if you can play the piano?" Young Person (dubiously)- ''N-no, Sir" Old Gent-"Ah, then, Pm afraid you won't-that is, we shall not suit you. I and my wife always carry up the coals, and wash the dishes, and all that sort of thing. All we want is some one to play the pianov'
Connecticut western news., 1877-09-07
Luck.

TENDER memories-Recollec of a sore tooth.
Connecticut western news., 1877-09-07
RheumatIsm Qutckly Cures,.

SoNGs OF BEULAH-the new Sunday-School Singing book-price 35 cts. ; S90 per hundred. LEE & WALKER, HIS Chestnut St., Philada
Connecticut western news., 1877-09-07

Meaning of Amaen.-A correspondent, writing from Lacon, Ill.,, sends the fol- lowing anecdote of a boys attempt at defining:
 During the last winter there was a religious interest at Varna, III. The pastor of the Methodist Church, the Rev. MT. Deming, was in the habit of holding daily children's meeting at which the boys and girls stopped for a few moments on their way from school. In order to interest and instruct chil- dren, the pastor presented variety of topics. One day he asked the meaning of "Amen." No one answered.
 ''You have often." said the clergy man, ''heard the brethren say Amen Amenp while some one was praying. What did they mean? If anyone knows, let him hold up his hand.'
 Up jumped little fellow, so eager to answer as not to wait for recognition. "I know!' he called out. sIt means hurry up and get through."
 There was an audible smile, and many of the elders, we have no doubt, felt that the definition would be very useful if it could be generally accepted, and "Amen" used to shorten long prayers. I-Youth's Companion.
Connecticut western news., 1877-09-07
AGRICULTURAL,

IMPROVING FARMs.-On this subject one of our exchanges thus alludes to the profit of fixing up about the buildings and farm-an item too often neglected because it is not properly appreciated by many who claim that it ''does not pay": "How few farmers improve their farms to the extent they might do 1t they had the requisite energy and perseverance! Let us suppose case. MT. A. buys farm that is run down. the land is poor, the farm out of repair, the house going to ruin, the barn leaky, no orchard, no garden worthy of the name, fields grown up to briars, no underdraining ever thought of, swamps in various places, land rocky, or too rough for moving mach1ne-all the typical character of a man who is not fit to own rod of land. Ten years pass, and we again examine this farm; and what do we behold? The rocky and rough fields are as smooth as lawn; the grass is luxuriant; marshes and swales have disappeared by ditching and underdraining; fine fences over the en- tire farm greet the eye; young orchard is just coming into bearing; the dwell ling is painted and blinded; shade and fruit trees adorn the yard the barn and Out-houses look comfortable, and are in good repair; substantial picket fence surrounds the house and garden, and everything denotes thrift and comfort How was this great improvement ef- fected2 Simply by persistent labor at odd times, when the crops did not need special attention, and the improved crops from year to year, obtained by thorough system of farming, paid the entire expenses. Had MT. B. or MT. c. bought this farm, it is probable that it would to-day be the same old forlorn and run down place. Itis energy and brains that effect such results; and many farmers could do the same if they would wake up and bestir themselves"
 If the owner wishes to sell it will always pay, and if he does not the lesson given to his children and their in- creased interest in the common home of the family will more than repay the ex. pense.
Connecticut western news., 1877-09-07
Our Ministers Wife.

MR. Fl. R. STEvRNs
 Dedr &r,-Three years ago was suffering ter rtbly with 1bnammatory Rheumatism: Our minister's wife advised me to take VEaKTINR After taking one bottle, was entirely relieved. This year, feeling return of the disease, again commenced taking 1t, and am being ben efted greatly, It also greatly improves my digestion. Respectful y,
 MRS. A. BALLARD. 1O11 West Jefferson Street.
Connecticut western news., 1877-09-07

A coLoRED postmaster is now called a blackmailer.
Connecticut western news., 1877-09-07

PLEASANT BEDRooMs.-Therei is noth- ing more indicative of refinement and a genuine culture in a family than bright, cheerful and tastefully-decorated bed chambers. Tasteful decorations do not necessarily mean expense, and it is possible to make a chamber look very pretty at 8 very small outlay, Indeed, in many instances, no outlay at all will be required beyond what would be in- cured under any circumstances. The women of family, especially, are apt to pass good portion of their time in their bed-chambers, and in some house. holds the sleeping apartments are used alike for sewing-rooms, sitting-rooms and nurseries. It is worth while to obtain all the innocent pleasure we can find in this life, and there can be no doubt that life is pleasanter if most of it's hours are passed in cheerful-looking apartments.
Connecticut western news., 1877-09-07
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