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Connecticut western news., 1880-11-24
Give Me Raggles.

The Boston Commercial Aduertise1 tells this story: A well-known lady ar. tist, resident in Rome, relates that while standing one day near the statue of the Appollo Belvidere, she suddenly became aware of the presence of countrywo- man. The newcomer was well-to-do. looking American woman, and intro duced herself as Mrs. Raggles, of -, Missouri, and then asked:
 els this the Appollo Belvidere ?'
 Miss H. testified to the identity o1 the work, and the tourisit then said
 "Considered great statue ?"
 The interrogated lady replied that it was generally thought to be one ot the masterpieces of the world.
 "Manly beauty, and all that sort o1 thing?" said the lady from the land ot the setting sun.
 "Yes," responded the now amazed artist. 'It is said to be one of the noblest representations of the human frame"
 "WeIl," exclaimed Mrs. Raggles, clos ing her Badeker, and with arms akimbo taking last and earnest look at the marble, I've seen the Appollo Belvi dere and I've seen Raggles, and give mt Raggles."
Connecticut western news., 1880-11-24
His Pleasant Home.

A gentleman made up his mind that he would give his wife @ pleasant sur prise by spending the evening at home. After supper he settled himself down for a cozy time in the bosom of his family. He had no more than comfor- tably fixed himself when his wife abruptly asked him if his friends didn't want him any longer. Then his mother in-law asked him if he had exhausted his credit. The servant asked him if he was i'll. One of the neighbors wanted to know if he had any trouble and was afraid of the law. All of which occurred in twenty minutes, for in exactly half an hour he was beyond questioning range in his club.
Connecticut western news., 1880-11-24
Why he Missed it,
A CASE WHICH PROVES THAT WHERE IG NoRANCE IS BLISS ITS FOL-
 LY TO BE WISE,

A Detroit merchant, who has for two or three years past employed an ancient colored man to do odd chores about the store was asked for Q few minutes pri- vate conversation, and when the request had been granted the old man began
 ''I wanted to ax fur a leetle informa- shun. Las winter when I was gwine home I met ole Ebenezer Wright, one of de pillars in our church. He's bin a leetle aigewise to me eber since de las donashun party, butI nebber saw man melt down as he did. He called me an agirator. What does dat mean? l know it's suthin' good, but can't 'zactly git de full meanin'"
 "Why, he meant that you were kick ing up fuss.'
 "Did he? Fo' de Lawd, but I took it de odder way Den he said I war a trucking. Did dat mean I owned trucks?"
 It meant that you truckled. You've seen dog slzulk along behind his mas ter after he had been kicked, haven't you?"
 "In course have. Did he railley mean dat? De old woman an I couldn't make it out, but we fought it mus be sunthin' sweet. Den he remarked dat I war bigot. Was dat abuse?''
 1T should say so."
 "Did he mean bad when he called me 8 fawnin' sickerfant and fossilized cor. ruptionist?"
 He certainly did. Many men have been knocked down for saying less."
 "Fo' de Lawd but how ye talk ! Am it possible dat I stood dar an took dat all in an smiled an laffed an actually asked de ole man to step in somewhar' and have glass of cider? Why, sah, if I'd had the slightest hint of what he meant I'd have crushed him to pulp in two minits, sah-de worst lookin' pulp you ever sot eyes on! Lawd, sah, but what chance I did miss p
Connecticut western news., 1880-11-24
Polishing the CrOckery.

A drummer, who had never dined anywhere but at able d'hote, is invited to dine with one of his most important oustomers-who is no end of swell.
 The soup being removed and clean plate placed before our drummer, he instinctively brushes its surface clean with his napkin.
 The host mods severely to the servant, who removes the plate and substitutes another one, which is similarly wiped off and removed, and so on.
 At the sixth renewal the drummer says confdentially to his neighbor:
 "Say, does the old stem-winder expect me to polish all his crockery for him ?"
Connecticut western news., 1880-11-24
How General Johnston Fell,
AN INTERESTING EPISODE OF THE LATE
 WAR.

On Sunday, April 6, 1862, Johnston, with his eager army, began his Hateful fight. He handled his ardent army with brilliant skill and impetuosity When ever there was pause in the onward movement he led the charge in person. To those who saw him that day, as the writer did, in all the glorious fever of delirious success, mounted upon mag nlticent steed, his massive figure seem ing to enlarge to gigantic size with the ardor of battle, his face afame with his indomitable spirit of fight, he was the ideal embodiment of the fiery essence of war.
 He threw himself with reckless indif- ference into danger. And the last charge that broke the Federal position was led by him in person under 8 per feet blaze of flame and hail, his horse shot in four places, his clothing pierced, his foot-sole cut by minnie, but his person untouched. It was in this su- preme moment of victorious onset, de- cisive triumph seemingly and surely within his eager grasp, that 8 fatal bullet struck him, small wound under the knee, severing the popliteal artery.
 Gov. Harris of Tennessee, who was on his staff, rode up to him, seeing him reel in his saddle, and holding him steady, asked him:
 "General, are you wounded ?"
 He replied deliberately and with en- phasis: "Yes, and I fear seriously"
 He was lifted to the ground. His boot was full of blood, and the life cur rent pouring out beyond recall. He never spoke again. Gen. Preston knelt by him, and asked him passionately
 "Gen. Johnston, do you know me ?
 Gen. Johnston smiled faintly. Lying in ravine, out of range of the merciles' bullets, he was dead in twinkling. Could General Johnston have had i'm mediate medical attention he would hav survived. His staff surgeon was Dr David w. Yanden of Kentucky, and h. was away from him under circumstance that constitute the most touching an, beautiful features of this romanti death. The Federals in retreating left of course, their wounded behind. II riding forward General Johnston cam across squad of wounded Federal sol diers. Stopping, he kindly addresses them, and asked if any were badl wounded. Then turning to his staff, h remarked
 "It nearly breaks my heart to SC men in that uniform suffering. Doctor, addressing Yandell, "do stop and SC if you can do something for these poo fellows"
 Dr. Yandell stopped on this human mission, and Gen. Johnston owed hi death to the absence of skill and instru ments, and this absence was due to hi tender humanity to the wounded foe- humanity the more striking becaus it was exhibited in all the excitement c battle.
Connecticut western news., 1880-11-24
A Literary Woman.

Mrs. Lydia Maria Child, whose recent death, at the age of seventy-eight, oc- cured at Wayland, Massachusetts, was for several years resident of New York city, On account of her bus sband's ill health she took the entire editorial charge of the Amtislavery Standard for two years. Afterward she and her hus- band edited it conjointly for several years. While in New York Mrs. Child gatherd around her many friends, and although she cared little for general so. society, her home was pleasant meet ing place for the most distinguished lit cray men, artists and philanthropists. Her latter years were spent in retire. ment at Wayland; but as a successful authoress and journalist, and as warm hearted, untirjng philanthropist, she ac- complished a long-to-be-remembered work, and her memory will be held in esteem and veneration by her country men and country women.
Connecticut western news., 1880-11-24
KID GLOVES
Tor tho Million! ATABS0LUTElYLESS THAN NwA9lEsALEPRICES

Tor the NKiIIiOny AT ABSOLUTELY LESS THAN WHOLESALE PRICESI
 UNTIL DECEMBER l st 0kLY. We offer specially imported lot of LA DIES' ERUPTION KID GLOVES, in all sizes, medium cOlors only, to any address, by mail, for 27 CENTS PER PAIR, These are very serviceablc gloves, and are we'll worth double the price asked for them.
 We also offer Ladies' 3-ButtOn Kid Gloves in plain, dark or medium cOIOrs, for street wear, or in shades for even- ing wear Ono fancy colOrs), in all sizes from 5 3-4 to s, to any address by mail for 77 CENTS PERPAIR. These gloves would be esteemed good value in New York city for $1.O0. We guarantee to replace every pair torn in putting on with n new pair, provided the gloves have not been worn, and are re. turned to us within ten days after purchase.
 Remittances can be made in postage stamps. EHRICH BROS,
 Sth Ave. & 24th St., New York.
Connecticut western news., 1880-11-24
Haunted Me.

A workingman says: "Debt, pover- ty and suffering haunted me for years, caused by sick family and large bills for doctoring, which did no good. l was completely discouraged, until one year ago, by the advice of my pastor, I procured Hop Bitters and commenced their use, and in one month we were all we'll, and none of us have been sick a day since; and I want to say to all poor men, you can keep your families well a year with Hop Bitters for less than one doctors visit will cost. ."-Christia,, Ad Voc0te.
Connecticut western news., 1880-11-24
Prejudice Kills.

"Eleven years our daughter suffered on 0 bed of misery under the care of several of the best (and some of the worst) physicians, who gave her disease various names but no relief, and now she is restored to us in good health by as simple 0 remedy as Hop Bitters, that we had poohed at for two years, before using it. We earnestly hope and pray that no one else will let their sick sui fer, as we did, on account of prejudice against so good a medicine as Hop Bit rs."-The Parents.-Zelegram.
 ''I WISH I was a pudding, mamma. '' "Why?" "Cause I should have lot of sugar put into me-"
Connecticut western news., 1880-11-24
The Popular Demand.

So great has been the popular de- mand for the celebrated remedy Kidney Wort, that it is having an immense sale from Maine to California. Some have found it inconvenient to prepare it from the dry compound. For such the proprietors now prepare it in liquid form. This can be procured at the druggists. It has precisely the same ef- feet as the dry, but is very concentrated so that the dose is much smaller. Lou eW O0I.
Connecticut western news., 1880-11-24

WHAT THEY L1KE.-An exchange says that if there be one thing more than an other which pleases the burglars of gen. tleman-like instincts when burgling, it is to find house with 8 nicely arranged burglar-alarm. Conscious of the family faith in the mechanism, he takes advan- tage of their sense of security, and quietly cutting out panel or pane, roams comfortably through the house without in any way disturbing the family.
Connecticut western news., 1880-11-24

A PRIZE. Among the prizes offered at the coming Michigan Fair is one which gives forty acres of land to the couple willing to be married at some stated time on the festival days, ill front of the grand stand.
Connecticut western news., 1880-11-24

Have Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry always at hand It cures Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Whooping Cough, Group, Influenza, Consumption, and all Throat md Lung Complaints. 50 cents and $1 a bottle.
Connecticut western news., 1880-11-24

IpdIGestIOn, Dyspepsia. nervous pfostrauoh' and ali forms of general debility relieved by taking Mensmnn's Peptonized Beef Tonic, the onJ preparation of beef containing it's entire nutritious properties ltisnot st mulant like the extracts of beef but contains boodmaking, force generating and lifesustaining propertes isinvauable in all sn' feebled conditions whether the result of exhaustion nervous prostraton overwork, acute disease; par ticuarly If resulting from pulmonary complaints OAswELL. HAZARD & Co.,. Proprietors. New York.
Connecticut western news., 1880-11-24

The Peruvian Syrup has cured thou sands who were suffering from Dyspep- sia, Debility, Liver Complain', Bolls, Humors, Female Complaints, etc. Pamphlets free to any address. Seth w. Fowle & Sons, Boston.
Connecticut western news., 1880-11-24
Poor Human Nature.

Human nature is curious study, says an exchange. The other night al the depot, one of the depot hands while sweeping out, thought he saw { twenty five cent piece under one of the benches. He went down on his knees immediately, and covered the piece witt his hand While he was in this posi- tion well-dressed lady tapped him or the shoulder and said
 "I just dropped that"
 "What is it, madam ?" was the gentle manly interrogatory.
 "I think it was 8 quarter"
 He placed it, without further barley ing, in her hand, and she, tightly hold. ing it. went away. What was her dis may to discover that it was pepper. mint lozenge.
Connecticut western news., 1880-11-24
A Test Case.

A case of considerable interest was be- fore the Chancellor of New Jersey, and the decision of the Court is given below. A legal advertisement was published in the Dover Hader, a paper having its titioner in the case set forth that this Chancellor and Vice Chancellor of New Jersey, decided |" that the advertisement of the sale was legal and sufficient, and was both substantial and literal com- pliance with the statutory require ments." The following is the decision
 IN CHANCERY OF NEW JERSEY.
 Between
 Julius Hairhouse, petitioner,
 The National Union Bank set aside sale.
 of Dover, N. J.
 Defts.
 Upon petition filed in this Court by the above stated petitioner to set aside sale made in pur- suance of the commands and directions con tained in a cert i'll writ of tie''i fdcidS for sale of mortgaged premises lateiy issued out of this Court ill a certain cause wherein the National Union Bank of Dover, New Jersey, was com plainant, and Samuel Coss and others we; e de- fendants because the advertisement of said sale was defective and not in compliance with the statute Tn such cases made and provided, Tor certain reasons in said petition alleged and set forth. And upon the matter being opened and argued to the Court by the respective solicitors and counsel of the petitioner and of the National Union Bank. of Dover, New Jersey, and the Court having examined the said petition and the facts therein stipulated to be true, and the exhibits of the petitioner, and being duly ad- vised in the premises, it is considered by the Court that the advertisement of said sale was legal and sufficient, and was both a substantial and literal compliance with the statutory re- quirement It is therefore on thi, twentieth day of July, in the year of Lord ono thou. ! sand eight hundred and seventy-eieht, ordered and directed by his Honor Theodore Runyon Chancellor of New Jersey, that the prayer ot said petition be denied, and tho said petition bt dismissed. Respectfully advised, THEODORE RUNYoN, C. A. " VAN FLEET, V. c.
 true copy.
 H. J. LITTLE, Clk.
Connecticut western news., 1880-11-24

EVERY LADY should read the adver- tisement of "Kid Gloves" in another column. Enrich Bros. are reliable.
Connecticut western news., 1880-11-24

Rv Prof Richard A. ProctorUpon od and Young Woras S rc Dog Star "lmmensity or
 Space, etc. etc-llustratcd pv P whippc-Persona Recoecons of Prescott the Hstor ny uusC CIoatc,a Charles kingscy-lHustrateo' Famous Group or American ny Authors Willis and Hallcck-lllustrated
 ,I bayel society-Josephne ' crime iI-Ouecn EizabetVictoa John Adams etc. Of Sensiblc Etquc upon the ' Eguctte LifeIable
 tin
 Dties of of Guestsetc etc Ten articles Recolectons of Victor nanpe
 Carbadi1ncdents Illustrating the p"ues oh NohS"r
 Life. ~ Carlyle Petersilca-The Music Student Abroad- encour- difficulties his social relations and moral
 of Public Life In Washngon
Connecticut western news., 1880-11-24

IN PARIS last winter, when wood was dreadfully dear, Mark Twain sent a log of it, dressed in blue ribbons, to friend just married, saying that it was the most expensive thing he could find,
Connecticut western news., 1880-11-24

As PEOPLE learn how true economy it is to use Dobbins' Electric Soap, (made by CragIn & Co.,, Philadelphia the common, adulterated, dis honest soaps are being driven out of the mar ket Try it.
Connecticut western news., 1880-11-24
Vaseline, or Petroleum Jelly.

GRAND MEDAL AT THE PHILADELPHIA EXPOSITION. SILVER MEDAL AT THE PARIS EXPOSITION. The most valuable family remedy known for the treatment of w lnds, burns, sores, cuts, skin diseases, sl.-4-bu1n, rheumatism, ,chllblains, catarrh. hemorrholds, etc. Alsofor coughs, colds, sore throat, croup and diphtheria, etc. Used and approved by the heleading physi- cians of Europe and America. Tho toilet articles made from pure Vaseline-such as pomade, cold cream; camphor ice, and toilet soaps-are superior to any similar ones. COLGATE G5 Co.,, Sole Agents. TRY THEM. 25 and 5O-cent sizes of all our goods. Sold by all druggista.
Connecticut western news., 1880-11-24

CAROLINE the deodoI1zed petroleum hair re- newer and restorer, as improved and perfected, challenges the world and stands without a rival among tho hair dressings, and is univer- sal favorite with the ladies.
Connecticut western news., 1880-11-24

TELL us one thing, and we will quit asking questions. What becomes of all the drums after the election?
Connecticut western news., 1880-11-24

Brayman, Governor Idaho; J. w.
 ovt and other Territorial State Officers Occupations Women-Showng the by which Women Tcaching-D knR-keeping
 who her livelihood
 in he occupation she describes
 Frederick Shattuc NJ DWhat is to he done In ordinary
 be caledAso Papers on
 of the sick and of the sckroom etc. etc. l. Knight M. D,-Throat Dseasester causes ana orufy
 means of prevention
 Upham D. DBest Suggestions of the Medical Journals
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Games and Recreations.
vaIuahIe Articles--llIustrated.

How to Make Gymnasium, By ProI. D' A. suSen
 1,crossc Dasc Ball Cricket etc, By Henry Chadwick Holiday Household Entertainments By Ct. IS. Baruet'
Connecticut western news., 1880-11-24

IF YOU give a man the full value of his money, keep one price and mark your goods with plain figures, you will serve yourself as well as your custom CTS. This is the strict rule of the Sue cessful Hatters, Fulton and New Church streets, New York city.
Connecticut western news., 1880-11-24
Ronular Sketches.

give sketches Of loyal Generals he has met on e pue-neu and in cXigcnccs of military ana pohuca he Frank Buckland, eminent English naural VIII give papers
 non experiences in the study or animal he Tho PcriIs of Life, wrcckng under the sea- by John Osborne , ,.-.u.. p..,
Connecticut western news., 1880-11-24

Abbey's INcWI PHrK Thehtre.
 THE LEGION OF HONOR. A remarkably strong play every evening and Saturday matinee.
 At the. Bijou Opera House the Comley-Barton Co.,, the most successful organization of its kind, present "La wn-Tennis" and the oper- etina of "Diakh and Dgill." A feature is that the matinees take place on Saturdays and Holi- days at 12 o'clock.
Connecticut western news., 1880-11-24

SOME of the most timid girls are not frightened by a loud bang.
Connecticut western news., 1880-11-24

FoR SPECIAL RATES for advertising in this paper amply to the nnblisher of the paper. U1S
Connecticut western news., 1880-11-24

To any one who subscribes and sends us S1.S5y will Companion free to 1st' ana n full year's subscription from that date.
Connecticut western news., 1880-11-24

EVEN if boy is always whistling "I want to be an angel" it is just as we'll to keep the preserved pears on the top shelf.
Connecticut western news., 1880-11-24
Poems
Practical Articles.

John G. Whittier Henry W. Longfeow j. T. Trnwhridgc' T. Ficlds Paul IL fiaNnc Suhes Edward Lear, Edna Dcan Troc'or' ! MI """ NAiS A'"'
Connecticut western news., 1880-11-24
More than Two Hundred Stories

By Contributors writer's among arcs
 ,,,. ,Yn.,,,a IIorriot Rnocher Stowe
 B. SaN1S, I Cooke, SSJSrn iinrTint
 1gnrotte Yongc, A. Denison, Isoa Chesterfield, A. H. Leonowens.
Connecticut western news., 1880-11-24
Editorials,

Editorial Department-Ts department will contain Edora ethics with at have proved acceptable feature
Connecticut western news., 1880-11-24

"Danl Rochat at Union Square is immense. MT. Thorne and Miss Jewett seem to vie with each other in the endeavor to portray the struggle between love and principle in the 4th act. It is very fine. Seats can be secured by mail.
 At the Bernhardt first appearance in this country two seats sold for $75.
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The Companion
Travel and Adventure.

Forbes famous Of tne n9nGon "n
 will personal lncdehts ana
 and on the battle-held rs D. A. Stephens-A Serial Story of Adventure-llusrated W IT sprorue-A Serial Frontier IifeIlustrated Adventures In various coune py o' D. Sonsu
Connecticut western news., 1880-11-24

H. J. LITTLE, Clk.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-10-20
State Correspondence.
Madison,

The grand Republican rally at North Gull ford on Tuesday, October 19, attracted a large number of our citizens to that place. We have no club or organization here, yet the Republican rarty is earnest here and mean business, as will be proven in Novem- Der.
 We understand there is to be grand con- cert given in the Congregational church on Tuesday evening of next week under the aus pices of the East River Reading Room asso- citation. The music. which will be both vocal and instrumental, will be rendered entirely by New Haven's choicest musical talent Tickets of admission will be 25 cents
 All preparations were made for Sunday owing to the shower of rain which com menced late in the afternoon it was post poned until Monday evening at which time it was held and although the school have had many excellent concerts this one excelled them all in interest and beauty. It was called the Harvest concert, and the decora- ton of the altar and pulpit with specimens of the grain and grasses which have been harvested, together with beautiful autumn leaves and flowers, rendered the scene one of rare beauty and attractiveness- The exer- cises of the evening by the children and the music by the choir and the congregation were in keeping with. the very suggestive name given to the concert There must have been much labor expended in decorating and in preparing the exercises, all of which reflect ed much credit upon those who had it special ly in charge.
 The funeral of Miss Helen Hopson who died on Monday, was attended on Tuesday, Oct. 12th, at p. m., from the residence o1 Mir. Horatio Hand in Hammonassett district. Her age was 56 years.