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Connecticut western news., 1877-02-16
The Alleged HlDernatlen of swallow.

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 A curious but not very well-au- thenticated story is given in letter from the Rev. F. O. Morris, that in some cases the young of the swallow does not migrate. His story, or rather the story related to him by his college friend, the Rev. Harcourt Aldham, Vicar of Stoke Prior, Worcestershire, but not observed even by him, but only told to him by "a person who vouched for it as 8 fact" was this :: that the latter has seen pair of swallows, when the time for their migration came and found their young brood too weak to fly, plaster the nest up with mud with the six young swallows in it-returning to it the next spring to rouse the young swallows, who were none the worse for their long Information.
 This is 8 third hand story, and we are not even told the ultimate authority for it, so there is no very good evidence. But MT. Morris adds evidence from the book of Dr. Stanley (formerly Bishop of Norwich,) on "The Familiar History of Birds,D to the same effect. If this were true it would partly justify an old su- perstiti0n that the swallows do not mi grate, but spend the winter in a torpid state. It is at least quite conceivable that a creature which had been a hi- bernator generations ago, and which had since discovered the preferability of migration to warmer climate should yet be able to return to it's old habit in case of need. How ever, this story is not much in the way of evi- denee.-LondoR Spectator.
Connecticut western news., 1877-02-16
sagaclty of Elephants In a storm.

Howe's circus was showing In- dianola when the storm of the Fourth came on, and because of the injury to there until the track was temporarily repaired. Then the circus started for their next place of exhibition. When about eight miles out one corner of a bridge gave way, and three cars containing animals ran off the track and turned over in the mud very gent, ly. The first car contained horses, the second an elk and camel; the other three of the five elephants. The small animals were easily liberated, but the elephants were all in a heap. To re- movethem the car was cut away, ex- posing the tops of the unwieldly ami malls backs. Then was exhibited the intelligence which marks the half hu- man brutes. They obeyed every com mand of their. keeper, crawling on their knees, turning on their sides, and squirming like cells; and assuming the most novel positions ever described on the show-bills. When released from their perilous position there was not 8 scratch upon them, and no school, boy ever gave more emphatic expres
 slonss of relief from confinement than did these elephants. They trumpeted, swayed back and forth, and did every thing but talk. The remaining distance was made overland, and a happier crew never started on march than were those animals. The cool, breezy at mosphere and. the, bright moonlight were all-inspiring. As the bridges were gone, at each stream the elephants took fresh enjoyment from their iber- ty. At no time were they obstinate or disobedient, but seemed to fully real ize the situation. On arriving at Des Moines railwaycars had to be procured. which was not easily done, as ordinary cars were too low Some were finally found which were about an inch high CT than the elephants back. They were brought alongside and the plat form was properly placed, when Jack noticed. that it was a strange car, seized the do0r-frame with his trunk, gave it vigorous shake and then tried the floor: Satisfied that it was strong he marched slowly into the car, placed himself lengthwise, gave 8 rocking motion and bumped his back. A bolt overhead hit his back, and he marched straightway out of the car. "It's no use,n said the keeper, "he won't go back again." The ribs which support the roof were removed, the elephants closely watching the operation. When this was, done Jack went in, swayed himself, rocked the car, bumped his back, found everything all right and trumpeted his satisfaction and went to eating. Fs4<rs4asr -tsa.s
Connecticut western news., 1877-02-16
B DONALD CREME.

9as Twas inithe joyous Spring time strolled with Donald Greme; He told me that he loved me, whispered back the same. a, l scarce could speak for rapture,
 The world seemed bathed in light; The air was filled with fragrance,
 And all things charmed the sight. The birds. so sweetly warbling, Poured forth their trilling lays, . While my glad heart re-echoed
 Their grateful hymn of praise And next May day, from yonder church, He'll lead me forth bride, Through Love's eternal Springtime To wander side by side.
Connecticut western news., 1877-02-16
Good Women.

The modest virgin, the prudent wife, or the careful matron are more service able in life than petticoated philoso- phers, clustering keroines, or virago queens. She who makes her husband and children happy, who reclaims the one from vice and trains the other to vlrtne,' is & much greater character than ladies described in romance, whose olesOccupatIon is to murder mankind wfth the shafts from. the quiver of their eyes.
Connecticut western news., 1877-02-16

Take no other. -- ''IIear, for win .peak of excellent poH9s ExIRAcJIMThe great yescsaSle .I rsi. years, and for cleanliness and prompt cura- tive virtues cannot be cxcelled. CHllpREN.-N> family can afford to be without Ponds Extract. Accidents, Bruises, almost instantly by external application. ExsoriasiSns, Chnlngs, old Sores hamaton, reduces swellngs, stops bleeding, removes discoloratons and heals rapidly. FS sAkMsssEs swsgs sS 5ssgs psn in the head. nausea, vertigo.
 IN lEuGoRRAgA it s. has no equal. All kinds of uI- promptly cured. Fuller details in book accom- panying each bottle.
 PllES--blind or blcedIng-mcet prompt relief and ready cure. No case, however chl onio or obstinate, can long resist Its regular use. vARlcosE .vElhs.-fti is the only sure cure for KIDNEY NlSEASES.-lt has no equal for perma- BlEEplHG from any cause. For this Is a spe- ellie. It has saved hundreds of lives when all other remedies failed to arrest bleeding from nose, stomach, lungs, and elsewhere. RHEUMATISM, NEURALGIA, TsotEache and Earache are all alike relieved, and often per PHYSICIANS of all schools who are acquainted with Ponds Extract of Witch Hazel rec
 
 commendation from hundreds of Physicians, many of whom order 1: for use in their own practice In addition to the foregoing, they order its use for Swellings of all kinds, Quinsy, Sore Throat, lnflnmed TOnsils. simple and chronic Di8rrhGa, Catarrh, efor which it IS specifc,) Chilblains, FrOst- ed Feet, Stings of Insects, Mosquitoes, etc., Chapped Hands, Face, and indeed all manner of skin diseases. Al TOILET USE.-Removes Soreness, R0uEhneas, and Smarting; heals Cuts, EruptiOus, and Pimples. It repiues pigordtes;s and re treshes, while wonderfully improving tho COmple xiOn.
 TO EARNaERS.-Pond's Extract. No Stock Breeder,no Livery Man can afford to be without 1t. It is used by all the Leading Livery Stabiee Street Railroads and first Horsernen in New York City. It has no equal for Sprains, Hnr- ness or Saddle Chahngs, Stiffness. Scratches, Svellings, Cuts, LaceratiOns. Bleeding, Pneumonia, COiic, Diarrhm , Chills, Colds, etc. Its range of action is wide and the relief it affords is so prompt that it is Invaluable in every Farm-yard as well as in every Farm house. Let it be tried once, and you will never be without it.
 GAuIt0N.-POnd's Extract has been initiated The genuine article has the words Ponds Ex- tract blown in each bottle. It Is prepared by the only persons living who 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 and Europe.
 HISTORY AND USES OF PONDS EXTRACT in pamphlet form, sent free application to Is PONDS EXTRACT COMPANY, 9S Maiden Lane Ta New York
Connecticut western news., 1877-02-16

An Ingenious Philosophical Instru- neent.-M. Siemens IS the originator of a most ingenious instrument, by which a stream of alchOhOl and water mixed in any proportion is measured in such 8 manner that one train of counter wheels records the volume of the mix ed liquid, while second counter gives 8 true record of the amount of alchO- hol contained in it. The volume of li- quid is passed through a revolving drum. divided into three compartments by radial divisions, and not dissimilar In appearance to an ordinary wet gas meter, the revolutions of this drum producing record of the total volume of passing liquid.
 The liquid, on it's way to the measur- ing drum passes through a receiver containing float of thin metal filled with proof-spirit, this float being par tially supported by means of careful ly adjusted sgrlng. and it's position de- termines that of lever, the angular position of which causes the alchOhOl counter to rotate more or less for every revolution of the measuring drum that takes place.
 Thus, if water only passes through the apparatus, the lever in question stands at it's lowest position, when the rotation motion of the drum will not be communicated to the alchohol counter j. but, in proportion as the lev or ascends, a greater proportion of the motion of the drum will be communi- cated to the alchohol counter, and this motion! srendel ed,strict tly proportionate to the alchohol contained in the liquid -allowance being made in the instru- ment for the change of volume due to chemical affinity between the two diff ferent liquids.
Connecticut western news., 1877-02-16

INDEPENDENT EvERYrHINe-NEurRAL IN NOTHING.
 THE PHILADELPHIA WEEKLY TIMES, an im- mense quarto sheet of f1fty-sX columns, will be issued on Saturday, March 3, 1877. and every Saturday thereafter, containing most com. plete digest of the current news of the week, Political, Social, Literary, Financial, Commercial ana General 1; fearless editorials On the public is- sues and actors of the day; Special Correspondence from all centres of interest throughout the country; the xOlden gleaM. 1nSs from the leading public journals of all parties, and the latest news by Telegraph from all quarters Of the globe down to the hour of printing.
 A special feature of THE WEEKLY TIMES will be original contributions from the most eminent Statesmen, Soldiers and Scholars Of the country; among which will be series of arti- cfes running through the first year, in every number. giving chapters of the Unwrit. ten History or our CiviI War, from leading actors on both sides, in the thrilling civil and military struggles Of that sanguinary strife. It will be in every respect as complete a Newspaper for the Family, the business and professional reader, and for all classes who desire thorough, sparkling, Independent Jour- nal, as can be published anywhere on the Con tlnent
Connecticut western news., 1877-02-16

To RESTORE BLACK MERINo.-Soak the goods in strong soft-soap studs two hours, then having dissolved one ounce of extract logwood, (which is the amount required for one dress,) in a bowl of warm water, add sufficient warm-not hot-water to cover the goods, which are to be taken from the suds without wringing. Allow the goods to stand in the logwood water over night; in the morning rinse in several waters without wringing; in the last water add one pint sweet milk, which stiftens the goods a little; iron while quite damp. It will not crock, and looks like new.
Connecticut western news., 1877-02-16

NEVER stint young stock. It is an error to keep young calves, lambs or colts short, and on poor refuse forage. It don't pay. They should have the best, and as much of it as they need.
Connecticut western news., 1877-02-16

SETTING PosTs.-From many experi- ments made, it appears that the upper ends of posts, as they grow, when set in the ground, last much longer than the butts do. The reason is that the pores of the wood of the upper ends, when turned down carry out the water, while the pores of the butts carry it into 1 the wood. = . '
Connecticut western news., 1877-02-16

To Cook CoDFIsH.-Cut up your fish, put it on the fire in cold water and let it heat very gradually, but it must not get too hot; in about an hour scrape the fish very clean and get off all the skin, then put it in clean, cold water /; peel your potatoes and put them on with the fish and plenty of water in season for them to get to boiling in time to be done for dinner; the potatoes are much better for boiling with the fish. I have seen fish soaked until it was quite tasteless. It should be served with drawn butter or pork cut fine, and fried a light brown.
Connecticut western news., 1877-02-16

To Ftr fugitive colors in linens, mus lins. etc., soak the fabrics for an hour in 8 pail of water containing a table spoonful of turpentine.
Connecticut western news., 1877-02-16

WHY is a philanthropist like an old horse? Because he always stops at the sound of woe.
Connecticut western news., 1877-02-16

WTHE INEvrrABLE.-Of course It's no use fighting against the inevitable, but the thing is to ascertain first what Is Inevitable and what Is not! About some things there can be no doubt, but if you are sick and dyspeptic it is not inevitable that you should remain so. k. F. Kunkels Bitter Wine of Iron Is an lntallible cure for dyspepsia!
 Dyspepsia is the most perplexing of all human ailments. Its symptoms are almost infinite in their variety, and the torlorn and Respondent victims of the disease often fancy themselves the prey, Tn turn, of every known malady. This is due, in part, to the close sympathy which exists between the stomach and the brain, and i'll part, also, to the fact that any disturbance of the digestive function necessarily disorders the liver, the bowels and the nervous system, and affects, to some extent, the quality of the blood.
 kunkel's Bitter Wine of Iron never fails to cure. Symptoms of dyspepsia are loss of appetite. wind and rising of the food, dryness of the mouth, heart burn, distension of the stomach and bowels, constipation, headache, dizzi- ness, sleeplessness and low spirits. Try cuo great remeuy anu Oe cOnVlnCeQ or its merits. Get the genuine. Take only kunkel's, which is put only in $l bot ties. Depot, 259 North Ninth Street, Philadelphia, Pa. It never fails. For sale by all druggists and dealers every where.
 Tape Worm removed in a few hours. No fee asked until the entire worm, with head, is expelled. Medicine harm. less, being purely vegetable. Consul tation free by Dr. E. F. Kunkel, No. 259 North Ninth Street, Philadelphia Pa. Seat, pin and stomach worms also removed. Advice free. Send for cir. cular. Go to your druggist and ask fol hunkeps Worm Syrup. Price $l per bottle. The Worm Syrup never fails
Connecticut western news., 1877-02-16

New York City eats 10000 ,OOO of eggs per year, and several millions more are consumed in morning drinks.
 North Carolina owes $42, ,OOO, ,OOO. IN. c. should stand for "no credit" down there,
Connecticut western news., 1877-02-16

SNooKs SAYS if you wish to recollect mans name, go security for his house rent. For keeping your memory fresh, there is nothing like this plan.
Connecticut western news., 1877-02-16

QUICKSILVER M1RRoRs.-The disuse of quicksilver mirrors must be regarded as great sanitary advantage. Ordin. arily mirrors have been coated with tinfoil amalgamated with mercury :; this mercury gradually evaporares into the atmosphere af the room, and must be received in intiniteisimal quantities into the system, and not without injury at least, it is known that the work men who are engaged in the manufac- ture of such mirrors suffer severely from the effects of the mercury. In coating mirrors with pure silver the metallic substance is first precipitated upon them, coat of 400, booth of an inch being sufficient. Metallic copper is then precipitated on this to strengthen it, and varnish is applied to preserve the copper from oxidation.
Connecticut western news., 1877-02-16

WATER CooKIEs.-Three cupfuls of sugar, one cupful of butter, one cupful of water, one egg, one teaspoonful of baking powder and one nutmeg.
Connecticut western news., 1877-02-16

COUCH SYRUP.-Take a small handful of hops and some old field balsam and some hoarhound, and make a strong tea; boil down to about one-half. To be taken before eating and before going to he'd
Connecticut western news., 1877-02-16

JUMBLEs.-One and one-fourth pounds of flour, three-fourths of sugar, three eggs, little nutmeg, three fourtbs of q pound of butter. Roll them in sugar.
Connecticut western news., 1877-02-16

To DESTROY rats-catch them one by one and tlatten their heads in lemon SQueeZer.
Connecticut western news., 1877-02-16

Accidents ip the Working of Blast Fur naces. = Engineers have at different times directed their attention to the obtaining of metal if possible, which shall be so resistant of the action of a partially molten iron, as to prevent those accidents which now and again prove. painfully disastrous in the work ing of blast furnaces. The smelling process should go gradually on, the iron steadily exuding, as it were from the stone, as the blast heat operates upon it. Sometimes the partially smelted materials hang, or pocket" at little distance above the tuyeres, and after time come down with a rush. There Is risk that during the fall particles of molten iron and cin- der may impinge upon the tuyeres, burn them through, and allow the wa ter to escape into the furnace. with the result that the heated mass coming down upon the water which has so es- capped, an explosion ensues. The en- deavors made with view to obtain a material winch shall not be eaten through by the hot metal show that nothing is safer than really good boil er-plate iron,
Connecticut western news., 1877-02-16

A PARTY met at a public table. and the conversation turned on the subject of transmigration. MT. K. was firm believer in the doctrine, and was ex- patiating largely upon its points. He was interrupted by gentleman with, ''K. what do you suppose yourself to have been before you were K?" ''I do not know" replied K.; ''I might have rejoined his friend, "you have not altered much-only got upon your hind legs"
Connecticut western news., 1877-02-16

THE French census is being taken again and such dialogues as this are ire quent: of you please madame, what is your age?" '"Twenty-seven years" " "And the age of mademoiselle your daughter9" "Twenty yearsv' The census-takers who are invariably very polite, always take down such answers without the slightest objection.
Connecticut western news., 1877-02-16

"Pa," said little Jimmie, Il was very near getting to the head of my class to- day" "How is that, my son '" "Why, big word came all the way down to me, and, if could only have spelt it, I would have gone clear up."
Connecticut western news., 1877-02-16

CHEESE returning boards," said Mrs harrington, "show that there are homes men who return them.''
Connecticut western news., 1877-02-16

LEMON DUMPLINGs.-MiX with ten ounces of fine bread crumbs, half a pound of beef suet chopped extremely fine, one large tablespoonful of flour, the grated rinds of two small lemons or of one very large lemon, four ounces of pounded sugar, three large or four small eggs, beaten and strained; and, last of all, the juice of the lemons strained. Divide the mixture into four equal portions, tie them in we'll floured cloths, snd boil them an hour. The dumplings will be extremely light and delicate
Connecticut western news., 1877-02-16

A woMAN's RIGHT-A right to hu band, ii she can get one.
Connecticut western news., 1877-02-16

DUELLIsTs must have their second and widows are entitled to their thlrd
Connecticut western news., 1877-02-16

Boston has baggage-smasher seventy-tive years of age, who has been forty years at the business.
Connecticut western news., 1877-02-16

ORANGE CAKE.-One cup of powdered sugar, half cup of butter, three eggs, two cups of flour, half cup of sweet milk, half teaspoonful of soda, one tea butter together to cream, beat the yolks and whites of the eggs separately. Bake in jelly tins. Squeeze the juice and grate the rind of one orange, and add powdered sugar enough to make it between the layers of cake; also add the white of one egg beaten to stiff froth. This will generally make enough to spread between the four layers of cake and over the top.
Connecticut western news., 1877-02-16
DOMESTIC.

IN CASE OF FIRE.-Keep doors and windows of the structure closed until the tiremen come; put wet cloth over the mouth, and get down on all fours in smoky room; open the upper part of the window to get the smoke out; if in a theatre, church, or school room, keep cool; descend ladders with a regu- lar step to prevent the vibration. If kerosene just purchased can be made to burn in a saucer by igniting with 8 match, throw it away. Put wire work or glass shades oyer gaslights in show windows, and in bedrooms with cur tains; sprinkle sand instead of sawdust on floors of oil stores; keep shavings and klndling wood away from steam boilers, and greasy rags from lofts, cup boards, boxes, etc.; see that all stove pipes enter well in the chimney, and that all lights and fires are out before retiring or leaving the place of busi- ness; keep matches in metal or earthen vessels, and out of the reach of children; ; and provide piece of stout rope, long enough to reach the ground, in every chamber. Neither admit any one if the house be on fire, except police, t1remen, and known neighbors; nor swing lighted gas brackets against the wall ; nor leave small children in room where there are matches or open fires 1; nor deposit ashes in a wooden box, or on the floor; nor use light in examin- ing the gas meter. Never leave clothes near the fire place to dry; nor smoke or read in bed by candle or lamp light; |; nor put kindling wood to dry on top of the stove; nor take light into closet; nor pour out liquor near an open light; |; nor keep burning or other intlammable fluids in rooms where there is fire, nor allow smoking about barns or ware hOuSes.-Dr. HQU.
Connecticut western news., 1877-02-16

A CERTAIN community resort to what they call "cure by criticism" when any of their band is sick. They get around his bed and faithfully tell him all his faults, as far as known, and this, they say, "throws him into a profuse per spiration, usually resulting in a speedy recovery"
Connecticut western news., 1877-02-16

"I'vE GOT another, my dear," said MT. Dorkins, as he hurried into the house. elf you were on the top of Trinity Church spire on the back of a goose, how would you get down?" Mrs. Dorkins thought she'd jump down, slide down the lightening-rod; fly down on the goose, fall down, and then gave it up. "Why, if you wanted to get down, you could pick it off the goose," said MT. Dorkins, exultantly.