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Connecticut western news., 1877-11-30
Reputation and Character.

Reputation is what person is ac- counted to be by others; character con- sists in what he really is.
 A great many defalcations have come to light lately, as the records of the police courts and bankruptcy court show. The defaulters. in every instance are spoken of as persons of good stand- ing. Of course they necessarily must have been such, or they would not have been entrusted with such large amounts of money. Beggars. paupers and vag- abonds have no opportunity to become heavy defanlters. On the contrary, defaulters are men of comedy exterior lives; men who dress decently well i; who attend church; who maintain a good outside show in their way of liv- ing. They enjoy fair reputation.
 Yet how different, from all these appearances. is their real character ]! When they look at themselves, they behold sight quite unlike what they seem to be to the eyes of the community.
 A character which cannot sternly stand the test of strict and searching self-examination is not good character If young men begin life with the daily habit of reviewing their own conduct, and resolutely changing it whenever it fails to square with the strictest standard of distinguishing between right and wrong, they will never become defaul- ters. They will be equal to any trust which may be reposed in them; because they will be guided by compass equally well adapted to smooth seas or rough, and which, under all circumstances, points towards a sure and safe harbor.
Connecticut western news., 1877-11-30

CARROTS FOR HoRsEs.-Carrots for horses, experiments have shown, are most beneficial when fed in conjunction with oats. Alone, they are less nutri- tious than oats; but when fed together in proportion Of say, two quarts of oats and two of sliced carrots to a mess, the result will be more satisfactory than if either were fed separately.
Connecticut western news., 1877-11-30

Death from Chloroform Aoerted. - A correspondent of the British Medical Journal communicates the interesting observation, that in a case of syncope during the administration of ehloroform where the usual treatment was without effect, and death seemed imminent, the application of some lint saturated with nitrite of amyl to the nostrils was fol- lowed almost immediately by restoration of the pulse, and the subsequent re- covery Of the patient.
Connecticut western news., 1877-11-30

"TH1s may seem work of superero- gation," he remarked, as he todd1ed down to the front gate, and commenced operations on the hinges with feather and bottle of oil; s'but the critical period is approaching when young man has to be handled very delicately :, and just the least little bit of setback may throw things. The smallest creak might be disastrous; and this gates got to stand for two girls more besides Imogene. ."-PucE.
Connecticut western news., 1877-11-30

LUxUR1Es. Es.-Mabel-s'Do take me out, mamma ?" Mamma-"I can't, darling, to day; I am going to shop and make so many calls" Mabel-ssWell, it's very hard; you shouldn't keep child if you cannot take it out. .''-Judy. g
Connecticut western news., 1877-11-30

The following correspondence, ex- tracted from the Boston Transcript, ex- plains itself: She to him: "Mt. Desert, July, 1977-Dear John: Lots of pretty girls here. Do come down Sally. He to her: Boston, July, 1877 Dear Sally: Lots of pretty girls here, too. Can't get away from busniness- z John." Sally went back to Boston the next day.
Connecticut western news., 1877-11-30

WHEN Kemble was rehearsing the romance, sung by Richard, in the play of Richard Ceur de Laon. Shaw, the leader of the band, called out from the orchestra, "Mr. Kemble, my dear MT. Kemble, you are murdering time." Kemble, calmly and coolly taking a pinch of snuff, said, "My dear sir, it is better for ne to murder time at once, than to be constantly beating him as VOu dO0
Connecticut western news., 1877-11-30
Dr. Railways RGgQlati1g Pills,

Perfe tly tasteless. elegantly coated, for the cure of all disorders of the stomach. nEer, bow els, kidneys, bladder, nervous diseases, head ache, constlpau n, indigestion, dyspepsia. bill lousness hil ous fever, Inflammation of the bow els, piles, and all deran ements Of the internal viscera. rranted to effect a positive cure. Price 25 cents per box.
Connecticut western news., 1877-11-30

WEAK Lungs are cruelty racked. and the gen. eral strength gradually wasted by persistent, deepseated cough, which Dr. Jaynes Expector- ant may be relied on to cure. You will derive certain benefit from it also, if troubled with either Asthma or Bronchitis.
Connecticut western news., 1877-11-30

A MUsQUITo is a customer who tries to get inside the bar and take a nip without paying for it.
Connecticut western news., 1877-11-30
Mothers. s.otner.. no,nerr.

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.
Connecticut western news., 1877-11-30

DIR. CIV. BENSON'S CELERY IE CEIAMO- HE'LL PILLS are prepared ex xpressly cure Sick Neuralgia, Nervousness and sleeplessness and will cure case. Price 60c, postage free. Sold by all Druggists. Office, No. lO6 N, Eutaw St., Baltimore
Connecticut western news., 1877-11-30
My PantalOOnS.

THERE is one way for a woman tt keep a secret; keep it going.
Connecticut western news., 1877-11-30

A TIN PAN is good enough to adorn a tail, but hardly fit to teach moral at the same time.
Connecticut western news., 1877-11-30

Best in tue shdde.-"Only a wild flower," said a primrose: "I suppose I am nothing better, and the shade is quite good enough for me: yet I think l am as pretty as many of those in the flower-beds; and, if I only had the chance they have, I should be worth looking at."
 ''I think, gardener" said little Nell, 'sI should like my primrose in better place. It is not seen there; and it is so pretty!' !''
 ''It would not be fine long miss, if it were taken out of the shade.''
 ''Do try it, please"
 And so the primrose plant was care- fully removed to a more conspicuous place in the garden. It was very much pleased, and put forth as many blossom eyes as possible, to gaze at the sun the better; but they were very weak ones, that soon grew tired of the sight.
 ''I wish I were back again." said the primrose. 'sIt is grand here; but I often feel thirsty and faint as I never did before. The sun does not look so kindly as it did, with gentle, soft light through the bushes. Sometimes think he is quite cruel.
 tI think you were right, gardener" " said Nellie. "Through you were so careful not to disturb the root, my primrose has altered strangely"
 So the primrose plant was taken back. The next spring found it stronger and wise. "Whoever placed me in the shade knew best," it said.
 Any child can study out the meaning of this little story, taken from the Well- spring.
Connecticut western news., 1877-11-30

"THAT LEOPARD" said MT. Middlerib to his friend Wipedunks, of Peoria, as they were at the circus Friday, "will eat of your hand" "Possible?" ?" said Mir. Wipedunks. "Fact," replied MT. Middlerib. Mir. Wipedunks then laid a piece of cracker in his hand and ex- tended it to the leopard. The docile animal immediately bit off the thumb and two fingers, and expressed desire for more. "There," said the heartless Middlerib, CT knew he'd eat off your hand, but didn't suppose you'd give him the chance" This is true story. As true as anything about a circus ever is, at any rate. 3s
Connecticut western news., 1877-11-30

General Miles, who captured Chief Joseph, began life as a clerk in crock ery-ware store, and was only twenty one years of age when the war broke out.
Connecticut western news., 1877-11-30

FOR SUSTAINED calmness and self possession few things can equal a wheel barrow. In fact we never saw an ex- cited wheelbarrow even under the most trying circumstances, though we have known them to be set for weeks in the most favorable places without being fallen over once. Yet even then they only got damp and slippery, so that when man finally came that way he fell hard. We've sometimes thought that after lying idle all summer, an experienced wheelbarrow could skin a man in about half the usual time, but perhaps this is fancy.-Bridgepor Standard.
Connecticut western news., 1877-11-30

- SoNGs OF BEULAH H-t the new Sunday School Singing -book-price 35 cts. $50 per hundred. LEE & WALKER. 1113 Chestnut St, Philad'a-
Connecticut western news., 1877-11-30

During the past season seven hotels in Interlaken have 78, ,s64 visitors, of whom 28 ,3l4 were Anglo-Saxon.
Connecticut western news., 1877-11-30

Solubiltty of Sulphur in Acetic Acid.- Liebermann (''Wien. Anz."O finds that sulphur is soluble to no inconsiderable degree in warm concentrated acetic acid, and that a trace is taken up even by the dilute acid. If the concentrated solution be diluted with water, much of the sulphur separates as milk of sul- phur; if it be evaporated with the Sprengel pump, fine long prisms of sul- phur separate; when cooled, moreover, the liquid deposits sulphur in a crystal line form. All notifications of the element appsar to be taken up by acetic acid. The author refers to analytical methods where these changes occur, and are apt to mislead the operator.
Connecticut western news., 1877-11-30

Test for the Presence of Gold in Solu- tions.-Protosulphate of iron gives brown precipitate, which acquires a metallic luster when rubbed. Proto- chloride of tin gives purple or black ish precipitate, insoluble in muriatic acid. Sulphuretted hydrogen and hy- drosulphuret of ammonia give black precipitate, insoluble in simple acids. Ammonia gives reddish-yellow pre-. cipitate Illuminating gold) with tolerab- once, or on boiling the liquid. Liquor of gold, similar precipitate to that formed by ammonia, insoluble in excess -,
Connecticut western news., 1877-11-30
YOUTHS COLUMN.

Holding the Fort.-Genie was walk ing slowly down the street when she heard sound on the pavement behind her-steps that sounded like more than two feet, such an odd rapping accom- panied them. She half turned, and in moment Rob Grey was beside her, but Rob Grey on crutches.
 "Why, what is the matter?" cried Genie. ''I haven't seen you for a week at school or anywhere, and now you are walking that way"
 Because could scarcely walk at all for week, and now I shall have to walk on these for as much as a week longer. Sprained my ankle; that's the trouble"
 ''How did you do it? Jumping? Run ning?"
 Stepping too quick" laughed Rob. ''No; not too quick, either, for there was something in my way-a queer thing to be in boys way. too, Genie it was one of the commandments"
 cit isn't right to make fun of such things, Rob Grey," said Genie, soberly.
 ''I'm not making fun ofit," answered Rob, more seriously. And wouldn't tell anybody but you. Genie, just be- cause you never do laugh at such duuCu AuSnIuR G.. "You remember how that lecturer talked to us about being good soldiers, and holding the fort,' and all that We'll, thought, I'd like to; but it's a pretty long war, you knOw-all life time and no furloughs; and when fel- low is real quick-tempered-"
 elf there was nothing to fight, we wouldn't need to be soldiers" inter- rupted Genie.
 'Well, thought I'd try; and then the first thing when I got out of the building, that Jack Lee snatched my geography out of my hand and tossed it into the mud. started after him as fast as could go. I meant to throw him where he had thrown the book, and give him enough of it too, when all of a sudden, while I was running at full speed, there flashed into my head that verse about not recOmpensing evil for evil. I stopped shOrt-so short that somehow q couldn't tell how exactly) 1 felt my foot twisted under me. Sc you see it was one of the commando ments."
 elf one must stumble at them, it's a good thing to fall on the right side.' .'' said Genie, with a wise nod of he1 head, as she stopped to pluck a leaf from the lily that grew beside the church.
 "But it's the whole thing that puzzles me and makes me feel-well, sort ol like giving it up," said Rob, hesitating. ly. "It might have served me right just when I was chasing Jack; but was really trying to do the right thing"
 "You did do it. You held the forl that time," said Genie, earnestly "Why, Rob, don't you see? It isn' because He didn't care; you're only $ wounded soldier."
 "Never thought of that," answered Rob. eff believed that way" Ht began to whistle, and limped away tt school, leaving the sentence unfinished but Genie knew, from watching him that day, that he had concluded not tC give up trying.-S. &. Visitor.
Connecticut western news., 1877-11-30

THE tomato is one of the most power- full aperients and in all affections of the liver, where calomel is generally used, it is the most effective and least harm full remedial agent known to the pro- fessiOn. .-PrOf, Bennett,
Connecticut western news., 1877-11-30

The Coming Winter. - Astronomer Royal Smyth, of the Royal Observatory, Scotland, says that the coming winter Is going to be exceedingly cold. From the observations of earth thermometers over a period of thirty-nine years, he finds that between 1137 and 1876 three great heat waves from without struck Great Britain; namely, the first in 1S46.5, the second in 1s5s.7, and the third in 186S'7. The next one will pro- bably come in 1925 within limits of half a year each way. The periods of minimum temperature, or greatest cold, are not in the middle time between the crests of these three heat waves, but are comparatively close up to them, on each side, at distance of about yeor and half. Hence the next cold wave is due at the end of the present year, and very frigid weather may be looked for,
Connecticut western news., 1877-11-30

He who would acquire fame must not show himself afraid of censure. The dread of censure is the death of genius.
Connecticut western news., 1877-11-30

THE various diseases of the respiratory or gahs, to which so large number of the resi- dents m our variable climate are subject can promptly be made~to yield to Dr. Schenk s Pulmonic Syrup and Sesweed Tonic. These medieanes are pleasant to the palate and speedy in their action. They can be had of druggists throughout the United States.
Connecticut western news., 1877-11-30
ACHES AND PAINS.

For heada0 he, neither sick or rryous; rh u- matism lumbago aims md weak ess in the pleurtsy, swell tngs of he joints, pains in the bowe s, he rlburn and pains of all kinds Rad y's Req y relief will an IT mmedt' te ease, and It's continue use for a few days effect permanent cure. Price 90 cents.
Connecticut western news., 1877-11-30

SPONGE PUDDING.-This is new, and furnished by French cook, and is both delicate and delicious. One-quarter of a pound of flour one-quarter pound of sugar, boiled in one quart of milk to a thick batter, then add quarter of a pound of butter. Divide twelve eggs and add the beaten yolks to the batter, then mix in the whites beaten to stiff froth. Put inte batter pudding dish and set into large dish of water, and bake in the oven about forty minutes, with brisk fire.
Connecticut western news., 1877-11-30
Rheumattsm outckIv Cured.

Attenuation Quickly Cured.
 Dursng's Rheumatic Remedy" the great I.terr.al Medicine will positively cure any case $1 8 bottle, six bottles, $5. Sold by all Drug gists. Send for circular to Helphenstine & Bentley Druggists. Washington. D. c.
Connecticut western news., 1877-11-30
The wisest of Precautions.

Of precautions, the wisest is that which is taken against disease. There is safety in timely medication great peril in delay. One malady often begets others far more danger ous, and if it does not, any abnormal coIidi- tion has tendency, if unremedied to become chronic and obstinate. Triflng disorders of the stomach, liver, bowels or urinary organs may speedily develop into formidable mala- dies. Cheek them at the outset with Hostet- ters Stomach Bitters, which, although it ia wonderfully effective in overcoming disorders of long standing, is, like any other medicinal prepal ation, more advantageous in the in- fancy of the maladies to which it is adapted than after they have become chronic. Among these are dyspepsia, liver complaint. consti- patton, sintermittent and remlttent feyers, gout, rheumatism. nervous and general de. bility, and urinary troubles. The Bltters are capital appetizer, Ill uce ound repose, and counteract the effects of fatigue and exposure.
Connecticut western news., 1877-11-30

TAe tace speaks.-"I didn't say single wOrd," said Annie Barton to her mother, who was reproving her unami- able temper.
 ''I know you didn't, Annie; but your face talked.'
 What volumes our faces say! Some speak of love and kindness, some of anger and hatred, others of pride and rebellion, and others still of selfishness. We can't help our faces talking, but we can make them say pleasant things, and all should try to have them do SO.
Connecticut western news., 1877-11-30
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Vegetine is Sold by all Druggists.

Those answering an Advertisement will confer a favor upon the Advertiser and the Publisher by stating that they saw the adver- tisement in this journal (namingthe paper
Connecticut western news., 1877-11-30

PATENTEEs AND INVENTORS should read ad- vertisement of Edson Bros. in another column.
Connecticut western news., 1877-11-30

4 little girl, who was frisking about the house, was told by her mother that she was Gin good spirits" The child was taken to Friends meeting for the first time soon after. It chanced that there was no preaching on that day, and on the way home her parents talked about the peculiar views of the Friends, especially in reference to being moved by the spiait. Arriving at the house, Mamie was asked if there was any preaching at meeting. She replied |: .'No they wasn't in good spirits to- daV0
Connecticut western news., 1877-11-30
BOWEL COMPLAINTS.

Iooseness, iH rhoea Cho e a Nor or rain ful discharges from tn bow sar stopped Tn il te or Lwcn, y mi uteS by taking Radwa 8 kea iy Re lief. No ongestion or infllInmI on, row akn ss or las ltu 2, will follow tha use Of the R. k. Relief.
Connecticut western news., 1877-11-30

CHEESE SrRAws.-Sift one cupful of flour upon pastry board, make well in the centre and put into this two tablespoonfuls of cream, three ounces of grated cheese, two tablespoonfuls of butter, the yolks of two eggs, half tea spoonful of salt, dust of pepper and a little nutmeg; if the paste is too stiff without breaking; roll out thin, cut it in narrow strips, lay them on buttered tin and bake to pale yellow; serve as Q relish, hot or cold.
Connecticut western news., 1877-11-30

To POLISH FLAT IRoNs.-If f1at-lrons are rough or smoky, lay little fine salt on flat surface and rub them well. It will smooth them and prevent sticking.
Connecticut western news., 1877-11-30

QUAK1NG FRUIT PUDDING.-This is simple, easily made, and delicious. Any kind of bottled or fresh fruit can be used. Butter a deep dish and lay in thin slices of bread and butter dipped in milk, and then layer of rhubarb or any fruit, sweetened, and spiced with little nutmeg and cinnamon; then another layer of bread and butter also dipped in milk and placed with the butter side down. Cover with a plate and bake slowly two hours, then with the plate removed half an hour.
Connecticut western news., 1877-11-30

OYSTER STEw.-Set over the fire quart of oysters in their juice; bring quickly to a boil; skim thoroughly add white pepper, little salt, an ounce of butter and half pint of boiling thin cream; send to table at once with crackers and pickles.
Connecticut western news., 1877-11-30

A PoULTIcE of tea leaves applied to small burns and scalds, affords immedi- ate relief
Connecticut western news., 1877-11-30

BAKED GREEN APPLEs.-Take one dozen of apples, peel and core them, set them in a deep dish all around; then fill up the vacant places with some quarters; put piece of butter into each apple where the core came out; pour over the apples a full cup of sugar heaped up, some nutmeg grated over it; take cup of tapioca, put 1t to soak in a quart of warm water, let it soak until it is perfectly soft, like jelly; pour the whole over it; have water enough to fill up the dish. Set it in the oven to bake. slowly, for two hours.
Connecticut western news., 1877-11-30

CRABS DROWNED AND SERVED IN THE SHELL.-Leave the great shell whole, mince all the fish, shred some parsley, mushrooms, or trifles little young onion; fry these; put in the minced crab, with the inside bruised, some pepper, salt. and grated lemon peel :; stir this about, shake on some flour, and add little lemon juice, with some good gravy; let this simmer up; till the shell or shells; strew over bread crumbs !; brown them in Dutch oven, or with a salamander
Connecticut western news., 1877-11-30

THE following dialogue is reported as having taken place between game the iron gate of a French lunatic asylum ''That's fine horse, what's it worth? Keeper-$50O. Patient And what did that gun cost? Keeper -$100. Patient-And those dogs? Keeper-$S0, believe. Patient-What have you got in that gamebag? Keeper A woodcock. Patient-Well, now, you had better hurry on, for if our governor catches a man who has spent $6SO to get a woodcock worth 30 cents, he'll have him under lock and key in no time, l tell vOu."
Connecticut western news., 1877-11-30

SPICED SUGAR.-This is made by mix ing and sitting together, one table spoonful finely powdered mixed spices, with three fpulverized sugar, one-half cinnamon, the balance equal quantities of nutmeg, allspice and cloves are the proportions which we use, but this can be varied to suit individual taste.
Connecticut western news., 1877-11-30
sHlis l3 HUMOROUS.

h
 HAD No IDEA OF BUsNEss.-A re- porter on the local edition of the Dan- bury NeaoS went to see the young lady he is keeping company with Sunday evening. She met him at the door with a colorless face. E#
 "Oh, Tom!'' she cried, in an agitated voice, "we have had such scare! Ma was coming down stairs and she caught her foot in the carpet and went the whole length-' s- sr
 "Hold on !' shouted the excited youth, diving nervously into his hip pocket for his note- book, while he whipped out a pencil from another recess. "Now go onl go on, Matilda! go on, but be calm l For heavens sake, be calm! Kill her ?"
 "Gracious, no!'
 "Break her back? Crush her skull Be calm, be calm! For the sake of science, be calmi"
 "Why, Tom," gasped the girl, frightened by his impetuosity, Sit wasn't serious. It was"
 "Wasn't serious?'' he gasped, in turn. ''Do you mean to say she didn't break anything after all that fuss?'' "Why, certainly not. She never hurt herself bit.'
 s'Well," calculated the young man with an expression of disgust on his face, as he sadly restored the book and pencil to their places, "that's all a woman knows about business. ."-Dan- buTg Nelvs. .ssE