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Connecticut western news., 1878-11-20
Blue Nose Horses.

I VOW I've larfed afore now till I have fairly cried, says Sam Slick, to see one of these Bluenoses catch a horse. May be he has to go two or three miles on an errand.t We'll, down he goes on the dyke, with bridle in one hand and an old tin pan in the other, full of oats, to catch his beast. First he goes to one flock of horses, and then to another, to see if he can find his own critter. ;, At last he gets sight on him, and goes softly up to him, shaking of his oats, and a coaxin' of him, and jist as he goes to put his hand on him, away he starts, all head and tail, and the rest with him; that starts another one. and they set a third of, and at last every troop on lem goes as if Old Nick was arter them, till they amount to. two or three hundred in a drove. Well, he chases them clear across the Tantramer Marsh, seven miles good, over, ditches, creeks, mire- e-holes and hag-ponds, and then they turn and take fair, chase for it back again.; seven miles more. By this time, II presume, they are all pretty considerably we'll tired, and Bluenose, he goes and gets up all the men folks in the neighborhood, and catches his beast as they do moose arter he is fairly run, down so he runs fourteen miles to ride two, because he is in a tarnation hurry. It's e'enamost equal to eating soup with a fork when you are short of, time. It puts me in mind of catching birds by sprinkling salt on their. tails; it's only one horse a man can ride out of half dozen, arter all. i, One has no. shoes;i t'othsr has a colt, one ain't broke, another has 8 sore back, while fifth is so eternal cunning all Cumberland couldn't catch him till winter drives him up to the barn for food.
Connecticut western news., 1878-11-20
A Mothers Love.

Ayoung English tgoverness engaged some months ago by lady in Paris, described as the Baroness de T-, car ried off her infant daughter, and asearch by the police proved useless. , The Bar oness,. while walking lately in public garden, perceived her child with lady, and coveredits face with kisses CT am much Aattered, Madame" said the lady, by the attraction you feel for my daughter. " Your daughter?' She is mine!' replied the agitated Baroness. You are deceived by resemblance, Madame. I am the Countess de L., and this child is mine. If she is yours, g said the Baroness, folding the child in her arms, come and claim her before the Commissary of Police. " When be- fore the magistrate, the Countess, upon oath, was compelled to acknowledge that she had bought the child froml a,young woman who. stated that it had neither father, mother, nor known relatives. A few days afterward she married,s and in order to legitimize the child, caused her to be registered on the Government books as the daughter of herself and her new husband She therefore claimed her. On the other hand the Baroness demanded the child as being her own, and as having been also registered as hers. The magistrate was puzzled, and referred the case to the Tribunal of the Seine, in the meantime ordering tha the child should remain in the custody of the Countess. ..'% :" I''' +'l '"
Connecticut western news., 1878-11-20
Sensational Grimes.

A New York paper referring to. the stealing of Stewards body, says If the effect of sensational crimes, like the one of which St., Marks churchyard
 was, last week, the theatre, stopped with the criminals and the victims, the matter would still be bad enough. But the effect is wider Who can compute the mischi eff done indirectly by such a crime? It is not merely that other criminals are melted to rival the exploit of their fellows, though this is an item not to be overlooked but such crimes seize the attention of the community.
 Everybody reads and talks about them; they are discussed in thousands of faml- lies. That morbid element in human nature which delights to gloat over the
 horrible and repulsive is quickened into an unwholesome activity. The v11er class of illustrated sheets pander to it's cravings, and they too often have as CO., workers the ,droIler sort of preachers. The indirect injury wrought in this way is to be taken into account. .s.-.. !,
Connecticut western news., 1878-11-20
.>>| CANAAN CONN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2o 1878
Life of LabOrers in. Russia.

Some interesting statistics have been published at St. Petersburg, showing the price of labor in Russia last sum. mer. At Sembirsk the pay: of peasant has been from I'd. to Is. a day by him: self, or from Is. i'd. to 2s, 6d. with his horse. The services of his wife and daughter have been. estimated at from 34d. to I'd. In Viatka, where the famine has ragged, it has been possible to obtain 8 man and his beast at Is. 3d. day, and himself for 7d., while 24d. has been the average wages for his wife. In South Russia labor has been dearer. The peasants of Ekaterinoslav have de- msnded Is. 3d: to Is. Cd. 9 day withou the use of their horses, and at Odessa the price of labor has reached as much as two shillings. The average rate throughout, Russia has been about 8 shilling for man, sixpence for a woman, and eighteen. pence for man and his horse ard wagon. This seems a wretched remuneration for physical labor especi- ally as no allowance is. made for food for man or horse, but, on the other hand, living in Russia is exceedingly cheap, and n most cases there are sum- dry concessions in the shape of cheap pasturage and the right to gather fuel in the forests, which make up, in meas ure, the deficiency. At the same time the Russian 1inouiiiiik is not, like the Eng fish laborer, dependent. on the: farmer for bread. Every moujik in the empire owns from five to fifty acres of ground, he is invariably the possessor of several COWS and horses, and, altogether, his position compares favorably with that of many needy farmers in England. Except in certain out of the way prov inces like Viatka, he has always suff- cient rye in his barns to "keep the wolf from the door, "and this with buekwheat and millet, forms the staple of his food. Luxuries in the shape of chickens may be had in villages in Central Russia, Tamboff, Toula, &c., at three pence each, he can buy a hundred eggs for sixpence, watermelons will be dear if they cost him more than farthing each, aud sheep can be often had for a shilling. If his COWS die from the cattle disease he can buy fresh ones at fifteen shillings apiece, and he can replace his horse with the best in the market for a pound. His living is decidedly not luxurious, but he has plenty of food, coarse though it be, and is never reduced to the pauper condition of the thousands who live on their wits in the midst of our rich metropolis.
Connecticut western news., 1878-11-20
breath to listen. Something surely was moving through the dead leaves. .


 1illian's heart gave great ,throb and her eyes flew open, A dark; form was seer. kneeling on, the grave before. her. Lillian gave one startled glance, and the next moment was flying toward the road like frightened fawn, not daring to look behind. She gained the wall, but in climbing over she stepped upon a loose stone which slipped from beneath her feet and she fell to the ground. A sharp twinge shot through her anekle, and between the pain and fright, Lillian fainted,' for the first time in her life. When she returned to consciousness g familiar face was bending, over her. ,s ;,
 "Did frighten you, my darling p
 'f Oh, Willr' cried Lillian with a sigh of relief. "Was>i it you? I am so glad Then suddenly remembering their quarrel, she drew herself haughtily. away from Wills encircling arm. q am better now, and can walk without assistance" ''': ''
 But VIII coolly drew her hand through his arm. ul ,..1io' 'i .s5.i' | 9%''. ' '-.--
 "Igwill see you safely to the semi nary, T. he said quietly ;and Lillian sub-
 Katy watched on the seminary steps until Lillian had vanished from sight.
 'tI trustsno harm will befall her. Will did not believe she had sufficient courage to venture, but knew better, and told him. so, andlfinally he agreed to meet her therel hope he will be punctual. I hatter myself that planned this affair quite skillfullyy and if they don't make up their quarrel twill not be my fault" and Katy ran up stairs and joined the
 The minutes Jagged slowly along.
 Katy sat with her watch in her hand, and the girls huddled together and spoke only in whispers; .+ ''.,i - ' Theseminary bell pealed the hour of midnight. The girls drew closer to- gether, with pale faces. A half hour went slowly by; then quarter. Katy began to grow anxious. ,,.,>,. .,s4 ,.,.1J D "Girls," she said, 'swe must go after AA114aAs hu1 dIAdAu SNL4cGulAS5t tH1dsy have happened, Who will go with me,?"
 No one spoke for moment. Finally Minnie said, "I will go for one, and per haps Julia will accompany us. Il e.~-
 Julia, crouched before the fire and made DO reply. <, .,,t., ,, 3. -r~, ~.3
 If Julia is afraid, I will go;'' said Allie, hravely, anything will bezbetter than sitting here in suspense" e.a <
 As she spoke, Lillian walked quietly into the room with flushed cheeks and sparkling eyes. ,,2 &, ....ts1 ...,.sa.-...
 The girls crowded around, her, and beseiged her with eager questions. n
 " You don't look as, if you had seen ghost, said Julia, :. Il don't believe you have been near the cemetery.'' .ss >r e,
 For answer, Lillian tossed the willow spray into Julia's lap. ,,., a.,,f ..s..,, :. As. she did so. Katy caught a glimpse of 3 well-known ring sparkling on Lil- lian's finger, and she knew-by that token, that her ruse had been successful. ">Ts
Connecticut western news., 1878-11-20
HOUSEHOLD HINTS. .

OYSTER SoUP.-Take two quarts of water, or the liquor of boiled fowls :; put in three pints of oysters salt and pepper to your taste, one tablespoonful of butter rubbed in the, same -four. Beat the yolks of four eags, and mix Rfem with one pint of sweet milk and the oyster liquor (previously straining it) and add to the soup. Let 1t cook a few moments; then pour 1t in a soup tureen with few round them, and some, also, in tureen. Roast young ducks half an hour; full-sized; from three quarters to one hour. Olive oil may be served with stewed ducks. ,...,
 BAKED INDIAN PUDDING. 7-Scald one quart of milk, and seven tablespoonfuls of Indian meal, molasses, and sugar to suit the taste, one teaspoonful of cin- namon and ginger, one-half 6 nutmeg, salt, stir inc meal in cold milk. then add to the. .scalded milk. Bake an hour, or more. .,..,..v.., e,,....l tts .'5.t ,s. ! M1NcE PIEs.-Boil five pounds oflean and juicy beef, until tender, and while boiling keep closely covered ;; when cold, chop very fine. Chop well, three pounds of nice' beef suet three pounds of well-washed and dried entrants, two pounds of citron cut into thin slices cut the rind of six fresh lemons two tablespoonfuls of cinnamon four good sized nutmegs grated; one teaspoonful ground white ginger; one teaspoonful of salt; chop finely fourteen good-sized pippfns mix these we'll together, and if necessary use more apples put in a stone pot; this must be kept in g cool, dry place, and improves by keeping; a little good cider is quite an improve ment, added just beforeit is baked.
 PUMPKIN PIE. Cut the pumpkin into small slices, taking out the seed,S and stew it over moderate fire, with just sufficient fire to keep it from burning at the bottom of the pot When stewed soft, turn off the water, and let it stand over slow fire for fifteen or twenty minutes, taking care that it does not burn; then remove it from the fire, strain it through colander when cool
 If you wish the pie very rich, to a quart of the strained pumpkin, put two quarts of milk and ten eggs if plain, use a quart only of milk to one of the pump kin, and three or four eggs; add sugar, salt, and ginger, to the taste. Bake as soon as. filed. ' .+,,, X. < ,a .m {;
Connecticut western news., 1878-11-20
A California Fish Story.

The Santa Barbara Gal. Advertiser says :-- A rare sight was witnessed on the beach by those who were down there. For several hundred feet the surf was & mass of young fish (anchovies, proba- bly.) They extended out about fifty feet from the edge of the surf, and ap- peared to be guarded by line of larger fish, among which a turmoil would occa- slonallly occur, as others of a different sort made an attack on the flank of the cloud of small fry. The same phenome- non was visible the following day. They seemed to drift down the coast with the tide, and will doubtless return as the tide rises again. Sundry small boys made several attempts to capture some of the fish with nets, but they failed every time. The school was so thick that the waves could not break on the beach.
Connecticut western news., 1878-11-20
England in India.

The New York Herald says Now that it is tolerably clear that the English in India were training their guns on the Ameer of Cabul without having pro- Vlded the. ammunition to. fire them,
 diplomacy has been given chance while the wagons are working hp. Sir Henry Havelock, whose military fame was mainly won in India, and who an- nounced himself as opposed to letting Russia have her own way while England waits events, has expanded his views in letter. Looked at between the lines his propositions are that Russia should be given inducements to seek further conquests eastward namely, at the ex- pense of China instead of India. An alliance with the Ameer, guaranteeing him his northern and western frontier,
 is the sop for Afghanistan ands most important of all to India. he proposes the acquisition of the mountains through which runs the Khyber Pass, so that there might be no need to go to Cabul to defend India against all corners.
 This latter, with, if possible, the post ing of a British force at Candahar,
 would, he thinks, be the true way to strengthen the line of the Indus-name7 ly, by taking up the positions in front of it which would screen an invader.
 Sir Henry talks of purchasing, this ter ritory from the Khyberees, but he evi- dently means, F buy it cheaply in money if we can, and at any cost by force if we must. ," This is not 8 very heroic plan.
 but it has the weight of name honored in England and India, of man who has the advantage of knowing just what work the Russians can do, for he was with them before Plevna in 1877, But the first reckoning must be with the Ameer, and indirectly with Russia. The Khyberees might be willing to sell, but might not be able to deliver. .. ... -,. :,
 That discontent should have arisen regarding Lord Lytton's nasty course is what might be expected of the sober second thought in England. If, as is rumored, he is about to be recalled and Earl Dufferin should be appointed his successor, it will show that the diplo- matic campaign is intended to be more effective than the late preparation to ad- vance from Peshawur. . The difficulty which would induce England to "swap horses crossing the stream" must be a live sne, but the late Governor General of Canada would be just tue man for the occasion. ... 7 G ID ..
Connecticut western news., 1878-11-20
A Wife, But DO Woman.

A singular development transpired at Fort Lincoln, D. T. Mrs. Noonan, the wife of Sergeant Noonan who has just died, turns out to be man. Mrs. .Noo- nan was laundress at the post and a most popular midwife. She had been married three times and was one of the widows of. the Custer massacre. Her husband is member of, the Seventh cavalry, now in the field. There is no explanation of the unnatural union, ex- cept that the supposed Mexican woman was worth SIC, ,OOO aud was able to buy her husbands silence. She had been with the Seventh cavalry nine years.
Connecticut western news., 1878-11-20
A Benighted island.

ta According to 8 speaker in the Baptist Union of Scotland, the Isle of Skye is quite primitive. In that island he has seen a dear sister, "with creel of ma nure on her back, creeping up the hill
 side on all feurs to her husband, who was planting potatoes" Also, "A mother and daughter yoked to the har- row, dragging it across their patch of corn, while the husband was in Glasgow laboring to pay the rent. From one end to the other the people are in gross darkness in respect of the simple Gospel. "
Connecticut western news., 1878-11-20
1. ADDER AND LEIGH.


 One day an adder, musing, basked on a lone ly beach, -.s = Looked listlessly around him, and there espied
 a leech; -s '
 ..sAlasp be said, "how sad it is, and diff rent -, is our lot For yeu men seek, from me they fly, and crush s me when I'm caught Men gives to you a plenteous meal, his bosom
 as you press, And though sting alike with youI never meet
 caress.n .. At which the leech, replying, said: "A fool
 indeed thou art,
 For with thy bite comes always pain, but
 mine's gentle smart,
 From which relief is oft-times found, and in-
 valids are healed The health once lost is then restored-now see
 what power wield; "f For from thy bite oft death ensues; in fact,
 'thou'rt but curse, .5 ---.t-' .. While but sooth the aching brow and prove
 good Natures nurse !" The simplest mortal from these lines a moral
 can'deduce; -'" One is the critics honest pen, the other coarse abuse. -ss
Connecticut western news., 1878-11-20
The Russian bayozieze p1ts the mn

The Russian E'avolide puts the num- Der of troops engaged in actual fighting during the last war at 282, 1000 infantry, 37, ,oOO cavalry, or 319, 900 men with l. 2S8 field guns. The artillery used 2O4, 923 charges, and the infantry and oav- airy 10,O57, ,604 cartridges. The Turks are reported to have lost altogether near ly 150, 600 killed and wounded.
Connecticut western news., 1878-11-20
a
 WAITING 4.

We wait no more-the night is passed; s,,
 The ghostly mists begin to rise, ,..i And OCT yon mountain peak is cast "' ,l The first faint fiush'of breaking skies: ~ In the high heaven one solemn starr -yia
 s ines singly of the, vanished throngs ",j And from the lifting east afar go .saaaCxs
 The purple day is coming on,,9 .,s.l b0s We wait no more-eotir watch iS done; S@sa ,, Like sentinels ip silence clad D n. n,s5t,a The hours passed. OCT us one. by. ope, .s .yss Unchallenged and divinely sad. .,,y.,, s1 The hope we deemed the morn would bring Through this long night of patient pain, At Heavens frst azure tint took wing, '-
 And neer will break its blue eagainL' .iei
Connecticut western news., 1878-11-20

Elder sister" We'll, dear, did you have pleasant time at the theatre to- night ?" Younger ditto" Oh, it was just lovely I cried all the time. !" Elder sister" Did you? Oh, how wish I'd been there !''
Connecticut western news., 1878-11-20

When you hear people talk of the wickedness of mankind, partake not of their pleasure. When you hear people speak of the virtues of mankind, approve and rejoice therein. = KanQ-txe, Chinese.
Connecticut western news., 1878-11-20
A CITY'S POOR,

WHAT REV. MR. TALMAaE SAW IN HIS MIDNIGHT TRAVELS ABOUT NEW YORK
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-10-26

LATEST FROM THE MINEs.-The re-
art. from the Sultan river mines are
oo;tc favorable. Robert Barrett, one
:, the original prospectors and discover
-. Of the new bench diggings reports
s.dinp true Bad rock in the old, elc-
ss,.d r,ycr bed, and continuous de-
,,,,it Of gold from the surface down to
,bs bedrock. While the earth is not
,sb enough to pay for working with a
ecker, they regard it as demonstrat-
Il that it will pay them to work all
next summer at hydraulic mining. and
hat the indications are that it will pay
cages with ordinary sluice boxes. This
l.st point cannot be fully determined
before next spring. The mines are so
situated that if it will pay for anyone to
york there next summer. II. will afford
work for several thousand men. Mr..
Cotton aud the Barretts feel enough en-
outraged to continue their present sys-
temstic aud thorough prospecting all
mi, present winter. They deserve
great credit for their energy and perse-
rance.-Star.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-10-26

WILL EXECUTE COMMISSIONS. Mr.
II. + Levy, of the Bazaar. leaves on
the Dakota for San Francisco, where
he intends purchasing the largest aud
best selected stock of fancy goods.
china and glassware. and all e.novel-
ties for the approaching holidays, to.
gether with an immense stock Of toys,
etc, and is fully determined to have the
most choice stock, so as to maintain the
reputation of his esta blishment Of first
class goods at the lowest prices
P. S. While in San Francisco he
will be pleased to attend to any orders
or commissions with attention and
promptness. d2s
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-10-26
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS


Friday, Oct. 25th, 1879
Council met pursuant to aaiou,,
mcnt.
Present: Mayor Beriah Brown. Conn
c;!men Denny. Murphy, Baxter, Miller
Abrams. and Chilberg.
Journal read and approved.
Assessment roll for part of Front
street, under Ordinance No. iG3 af.sr
being duly considered and eqaalizsd
was accepted AID declared 10 lie the as.
sessment roll under said ordinance.
Assessment roll for part Of Marion
street, under Ordinance No. 1854. after
being duly considered and equalized
was accepted and declared to b. the "a.
sessment roll under said ordinance.
Assessment roll for part Of Madison
street under Ordinance, No. Ice, after
being duly considered and equslized.
was accepted and declared to be as
sessment roll under the said oriin-
ance.
Assessment roll for part OF CHERRY
street. under Ordinance No. l65. after
being duly considered aud equalized,
was accepted and declared to be es.ess.
ment roll under said ordinance.
Assessment roll for part OF Cherry
street, under Ordinance No. l65. after
being daily considered and equalized,
was accepted ana declared to be assess
ment roll under said ordinance.
Bill ordered paid; E. s.. Osborne.
50 30
Bills OF lSFELLIGENCER presented
and referred to the finance committee.
Ordered that Mr. Waddell be re-
quested to furnish the city gas light
at the entrance to the Council rooms.
Ordered that til, Council stand now
adjourned until the regular monthly
meeting in Novem Der next.
+. =. OSBORNE,
City Clerk.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-10-26
AMY IyYELLIGBNCER.
saturday, October 2e. 1878

r..,x,ss AT PoEr BLAKELY.-At
clock last evening, the tug Favor
y" tod for Port Blakely, la ing on
. rnmber of ladies and gentle
boaiu .ho went over to attend the polit-
zen meeting in that port. On their
lcsi ral Capt. Renton gave orders for
a .. mill, which had been running night
zoe {, | day for three months, to shut
sau sen The fine hall there was well
a d,,'a With intelligent listeners. Mr.:
nllsa ii vas The first speaker and he did
Bsl';s.bly. He frs. paid his respects
adn :. onnonent and then made strong
tos',f orcible comparison between, the
gu a,Mican AID Democrotic platforms.
s ssp will not permit of even a brief
Pin .,;ne of his speech which was re-
ou. ~.d vith enthusiasm and applause.
IN o. eIeGilvrs then spoke in behalf of
A. NJ Rrents, and repeated the main
~ mt, Of bis recent Seattle speech on
4. Railroad and Constitution ques-
.;on, The party returned the same
s sua having had pleasant visit to
hat lively little burg.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-10-26
An Undeniable Truth.

You deserve to suffer. and if you lead
miserable, unsatisfactory life in this
beautiful world, it is entirely your own
fault and there is only one excuse for
you-your unreasonable prejudice and
sSepticism, which has killed thousands.
Personal knowledge and common sense
reasoning viii soon show you that
Green's August Flower will cure you of
Liver Complaint. or Dyspepsia. with
ali its miserable effects. such as sick
headache. paipitation of the heart, sour
stomach. babitual cosi.iyeness. dizziness
OF the head, nervous prostration, low
spirits, &c. Its sale now reach every
town on tie Western Continent, and
not a druggist but will tell you of its
wonderful cures You can buy Sample
Bottle for ten cents. Three doses will
relieve you