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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-15
CURES CRAWL.

Duncan, Stark Co, Ills
Dear Slr:-I was troubled with Gravel, and
became so bad that had to get up from five to
eight tunes IN night. I began the OF your
In dian Blood syrup, and now can rest well all
night, and feel better than have for fifteen years.
j RAUSEE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-15
LIVER ocmpnAIsr,

raa. daiVay henry Co., Ills.
Dear Sr:-This is to certify that your Indian
blood syrup has cured me of Liver Complainf of
long Standing. am In better heaIth than 7
~ asIs hsen tor long while. s'--
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-15
LOSS OF APPETITa.

st. Paul, Carroll Co., Va.
Dear Sir:-I have used your excellent indian
Aood Syrup for Shortness of Breath, Weakness
and Loss of Appetite, and have received great
benefit therefrom.
EMELINE KING.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-15
Read the VOLUNTARY TESTING
MAILS of Persons who have been CURED
by the use of the BLOOD PURIFIER.
FOR HEADACHE,

Watertown, Rock Island Co Ills.
Dear Sir:-This is to certify that your Indian
Blood Syrup has effectually relieved me OF Pains
in my Head. recommend its to suffering
humanity, MRS. r, ALLSBROW.
Connecticut western news., 1880-07-28
All It's Benefits.

Upon taking out a policy a premium note is deposited, part of which only is paid in Cash, and the balance held for assessment in case of loss, beyond the cash payments But it is believed no assessment will ever be called for. There can be no responsibility beyond the amount of the note. At the end of the term the note with the balance unpaid is giv- en up to the maker. In case of loss it is provided that the same shall be adjusted by two disin- terested persons mutually chos en by insured and insurer. If they fail to agree, they shall choose a third party, and their decision shall be final, thus avoiding expensive and tedious litigation.
 The rates have been fixed as low as possible, thus bringing the benefits within the reach o1 all.
 Information and Circulars may he obtained by addressing | CHARLES H. BRIGGS, Secretary,
 Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1880-07-28
DR. TowNsHND's
Oxygenated Air.
c A T A RR H
CAN BE CURED!

Why Because Inhalation is the only way thst is disease of the Air Passages of the Head. Use this treatment as we direct, which is easy and pleasant, and we guarantee perfect Cure of CRtarrhs
Connecticut western news., 1880-07-28

New Samples of Spring Suitings made to Order, "where pecu- liarity of form" demands
 it, From Boston and
 New York City! Made Up at Moderate Prices.
Connecticut western news., 1880-07-28

ASI LIMA JAIN BE CUhEDI MI 1S ISS ma Is q cOntractfOn of the Bronchial Tubes, caae- ed by Inflammation and irritation of the mucous membrane lining the Bronchial Tubee. Use OE. yGenaLed Air as we will direct, and we win warrant cure. We have cured cases of twenty years standing.
Connecticut western news., 1880-07-28
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A Roy Again.

Hoy Again.
 Pain and sickness bring on old age with seasfnf rapidity. They make an incessant drain Oh the vital forces, and the weary steps end 1sded cheeks of age often come when the Snjuymsnti of life should be at it's highest Dr. David Kennedy's "Favorite Remedy" suins fa;a kSnd of old age into youth again. Headacha pains in the limbs, troubles of the liver, bowels or kidneys vanish before it, and feeble men and women become like rollicking achoot boys and girls once more. One dol lar bottle, either at your druggists or from the Doctor at Rondout, N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1880-07-28
LEAVE P1TTsF1ELD, VIZ:

LEAVE P1TTsF1ELD, VIZ: LOO a. m. Passenger Train tor Bridgeport, ar. irving at 12.30 noon, with through car for New fork, arriving at S07 p. n. at New Haven at 1.10 p. m. Leave Albany at GAO am. with through car.
 Leave Canaan at 9.34 B.. m. l.25 D. m. Passenger Train for Bridgeport, ar- irving at 5.45 p. ma with through car for New York, arriving at 7.45 p. m. at New Haven at 72S pm. connecting with train leaving Albany at l0.03 a. III,
 Leave Canaan at 3.00 p. pl. 100 p. m. Milk Train for Eridge port, arriving at S.30 p. n. at New York, lO.3u D. m, at New Haven, 11.52 p. m.
 Leave Canaan at S.52 p. m. DO D. m. Passenger Train for Falls Village arriving at 7.u0 P. m. Leave Albany at 2.45 p, m.
 Leaves Canaan at GAS p. m. sunday Milk Train leaves Pittsfeld at 2 S5 p. m. for Bridgeport, arriving at $50 p. m.; Now York, 11,50 p. m.; New Ha. ven, 11.52 P. ID.
 Leave Canaan at 430 p. m, All trains connect at Canaan with Connecticut t Western R. k. at Brookheld Junction to and from Danbury.
 Fl. ID. AVEEIEg, L. E. ST'IA1lsON, General Ticket Agent, Sup't Bridgeport, Ct., May 3, 1880.
Connecticut western news., 1880-07-28
{ CONN. WESTERN RAILROAD.

GOING EASI. TRAINS LEAVE CANAAN. 8. 10 O. m. Leaves Mile. ion at O. 3o &. n., Lake.
 vile 6. 40 and Salisbury aE zoo a, m. 9.3l a. m. Connecting at Minsted fer WAtea
 bury and bridgeport. At Slmsbufy fof
 New Haven, arriving at 1.36 p. m.--sav-
 ing 10 mics distance over any other
 route, fer MesSf i'd, Northampton, Wil-
 hams0urgh and nolyoke. At Hartford with Express for Springfield and Boston, and all points North and East; arriving in Boston at i,2o F. h. also for Milli- mantle, New London, ProNlden2e. Asw York.
 Leaves Millorton at $50, ialeyire s.o5 Salisbury 9,lI q, m. BOO D. m. Connecting from Albany. At Wing. tod for Waterbury and Bridgoport. Simsbury for New Haven, Nestheld, Hol- yoke and Northampton. At Hartford fer Willimantic, New London, New York Boston, and Sasbrook, via. c. V R. R Leaves Miilerton at 2.l5, Lakeyillc PSI Salisbury 2.36 P. m. SIS D, m. Leaves Mlllerton at 7.s0, Lakeville 74S, Salisbury 7.53 p m., for Wlnsted. Passengers leave New York at 35o p. m. connect with this train. 6 % A.. m. Monday mornings only.l Leaves -. Millerton at 5.15 a. m., connecting at - Canaan with Housatonic train north. At Pine Meadow for New Haven, arriving ct a15 a, m., and for New York. At HiIns.
 klry for Westfeld and Northampton, and arriving in Hartford at S.34 a. m, For time ct. way stations and connectic ns ca
 posters.
 WALTER PEARCE, y.F. JONES.
 Gsnl Hskst AgenA Superintendent
Connecticut western news., 1880-07-28
.sdia E. .Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
IxDsAE. PiRakHAM's
 Blood Purifier,

.Wm suaease eveey vestage of HumoFs
 ase@ co Based, es eame ti@e wtM give
 ssiaa saA ssFpneeh se the system:: z has
 svsl sss S sssoa a HasryelSpua resulfs in Ruri- 2 TT SlsS EdSoA e the Vegetable COm- - kas an suranw Female Complainfs. 1sies &lo0 Six Bottles for $500 sk n ssaaRv aAnaaa es vsthqus LYDIA A FINK ] Rs94 9YTkR FILA They cure Constipasion, Bn
 n1pIasaa anAz1spsdisy of the Liver. s cents perh~ Deia bS aia Dsuselsss..
Connecticut western news., 1880-07-28
Business Cards.

HOUSATON1C LODGE, No. 61. \ and A. M. Regular communication, Secon( and Fourth Saturday of every month.
Connecticut western news., 1880-07-28

and the Charter provides that it shall be composed Exclusively of Insurers. Each Insurer, dur ing the term of his Insurance, becomes a Member of the Cor poration, and entitled to an Equal voice in all it's business, and to participate in ..
Connecticut western news., 1880-07-28

0. ". CAMP, M. 3. DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Canaan, ConL I Office day at Camps Drug Store. from one 70 four o'clock. Thursday afternoons. 83vol6tt.
Connecticut western news., 1880-07-28
A POSITIVE CURE .. m All fElaAlE COMPLAINTS,

3@ vkspazAezpa, e it's name signifies, consists of vsneakae Rropszt1as thzs axe harmless to the most Aealsaas msA26 Upon one trial the merits of this z SqaRA V&n ee resagpassd sarettef Is immediate; @Na WAsA t@ 1ae b eonffzued, in ninety nine cases 8- hnzexeA poeaetve and permanent cure Is nRSB@ WsE11s, e is today recommended and pre- SnaA6A hg tAe bsse physicians in the country. Hwga suxe entirely thewuss form offallingo of the 6isEua ES1eozrh0A, IrregulAr and Painful Menstru- a&6m on novasaAn Troubles, Inflammation and plcerar svHa. UeeAmH au uptplAeeneEatsa thac consequent $6 WasknasA and b especially adapted to the ,, osSP Efkfa Is wtn dissolve and expen tunors Ms3 thSaksrrsin in an early sage of development. M6sanA@Gy eo caneerous Humors there Is checked vug gUssazGsg tsVsA
 M fAse n has preved eo bs the greaee-s and best G1ss>6R sAaA Ans sxeR been discovered It per :. @seepN @pF1 pestaoq sR she sJstem, endgives new ESs1d no1e. Itrsmnzes faintnesa. natulency, de- aq6 eHezas4ae for sttn,ulants, and relieves weak
 af tAs seomaeh. E&egrss tloastn9, HsadAchss, Nervous ProssEA Ws. asa9ai pshnfsy. ssspaessnaas, Depression and 6AiaeeGaen. ghas sssiing of bearing down, causing EaaA WsasAA end hAcsEachs. is always permanently eS@a SvtAusA M wSnas ell times, and under GU :: &Eqnmeaanpea, acs in harmony with tho law that ts6aas sAs ssnnalssyBesm.
 q esR Ka0nsy conpaaints oe either sex this conn 2 0esnA s unsaxpawsd.
 sly6ia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
 hSss1assa ss sss and sss. Western Ave, Lynn, ,Mass : .RkNCR, ef.00 Six Bottles for S5.OO.
 aama hWman m tho form Of pills, also in the form
 GEesan0sA snzscsips of price. s1-Oo, per box, fo'
 - rrxzaafrssay answsrs allletsers of inquiry .anaAr eoe pauphlse- AddreD .: sboys Aentf0,, t es 9aPs s.-@-- -
Connecticut western news., 1880-07-28
Damage by hail

A Crop worth Thousands of Dollars is liable to be utterly ruined in a few moments. It is here proposed to unite Tobacco Growers for the purpose of
 Protecting Each Other against overwhelming and ruin ous loss. The Company is or ganized on the
 Mufual an.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1880-07-21
Craft OF Russian Wolves.

Wolves, when plotting mischief, work
in numbers. They prey upon Wllo
horses, and two ale sufficient to Destroy
the most powerful horse. Their MODE
If attack is ingenious. If there. is no
snow or but little on the ground, two
wolves approach in the most playlu!
and caressing manner, lying, rolling and
frisking about, until the too credulo9s
and unsuspecting victim is completely
put off his guard by curiosity ana Ia
miliarity. During this time the gang
souatting, are looking at a distance.
After some time spent in this way the
two assailants separate, when one ap-
proaches the horses head, the other ms
tail, with shyness and cunning
peculiar to themselves. At this stage
of the attack their frolicsome ap-
proaches become very interesting. The
former is a mere decoy; the latter
is the real assailant and keeps
his ewes steadily fixed on the ham
strings or flanks of the horse. When
the critical moment arrives the attack
is instantaneous. Both wolves spring
at their victim at the same instant-one
at the throat, the other at the flank
and, if successful, which they generally
are, the hind one never lets 60 his hold
till the horse is completely disabled.
Instead of springing forward or kicking
to disengage himself, the horse turns
round and round, without attempting a
defense. The wolf before then springs
behind to assist:the'other. The slneWs
are then cut, and in half the time have
been describing it the horse is on its
side. His struggles are truitless. The
victory is won. At this signal the
lookers-on close in at 8 gallop; but the
small fry of followers keep at a respect
full distance until their superiors are
gorged, and then they take their turn
uumolested.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1880-07-21
HOrsehesh as Food.

The subject of using horsefesh as an
article of food has not received much
attention of late either at home or
abroad. But it is about to be revived
here, it is said, by number. OF
men who are persuaded that its adop-
ton would benefit the poor, because it
could be furnished at lower rate than
beef. They think, too, that it is, if
properly cooked, very palatable, and
would be enjoyed by many persons
were they not prGudiced against it.
Paris is the sole city where hippophagy
:Sas been and is still practiced, and
where many Americans have from pure
curiosity eaten horse in variods forms.
In 1855 and 1856 the topic was widely
and earnestly discussed there, with a
view to introducing horseflesh into the
municipal markets. Geotfroy St. Hill
aire, the eminent naturalist, gave the
matter due consideration, and declared
in public lecture that such food is
wholesome. A hippophagic society was
formed by some of the most enthusias-
tic Frenchmen, and they met periodi-
cally at dinner over divers elaborate
dishes whose foundation was horse.
SOme lOuIIccu fCdlo aSo AohoS We~o
regularly and authoritatively intro
duced into market; special abattoirs
were appointed for the slaughter
of animals, and certain rules
made respecting the sale OF the meat.
The beasts were killed in the presence
a veterinary inspector, whose dutyit
is to stamp every joint of meat that he
has approved. Horses that were old or
worn out with work were not rejected,
only those that were unhealthful. The
same regulations still hold. Many of
the minor restaurateurs have horse on
their menus, and it is in fair demand.
They are obliged to avow the fact, con-
cealment or deceit rendering them liza
bic to a fine. They use horse mainly
for soup, bouillon and sausages, but it
is sometimes put into the most delicate
dishes; is so seasoned with condiments
and 50 disguised by culinary art as to
be relished by great gourmets. Anybody
who wants to test hippophagy at its
best must go to Paris. 1t is not likely
that horse will ever be eaten here to any
extent, since beef, to which it is GER
tainly inferior, can always be had in
this country,Ieven by the poorest class
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1880-07-21
ST. Vitus' Dance.

This disease is sometimes described
as I" insanity of the muscles" In its
worst form it is very distressing and
often fatal.
At first there n.ly be only q twitch-
ing of the eyelids, or the muscles
of the face; but at length, fc; days to-
gether, or until the person, utterly worn
out is relieved by death, the limbs ere
fearfully convulsed, being dashed per-
haps against the bed-post with tre-
mendous force; or the body is sudd enly
orced up ward to its EXTREMIST tension,
and as suddenly thrown in the opposite
direction; or the head is rolled from
side to side necessarily. A strong linen
bed-covering will be completely, de-
stroyed by the violent movements IN a
single day. The body becomes bruised
and excoriated from head to foot.
1t most frequently attacks children
from ten to fifteen years OF age. Says
William Smith, Esq, Fellow OF the
Royal Medical and Chirurgical society,
London: " consider the disease one OF
increased nervous action, deriving its
source directly from too mucn stimula-
tion of the nervous system and the brain
especially.
During childhood the great object
aimed at by nature to overcome the
disease is nutrition and growth. Play,
pure air, good food, and freedom from
mental excitement are what the child
should have at the expense of everything
else.
In case child shows incipient chorea,
let all attempts to excite its intellect OF
its sensi bilities be wholly avoided. Sc
cure, without fail, the normal activity
of the stomach and bowels. Sponge the
budy daily with cold water, for its gen
eral tonic effect. Battle the feet will
warm water every night before retiring
for the quieting effect. Guard con
stantly against all frights. Shun wines
beers and every form of spirits YOUTH
COMPANION.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1880-07-21
The Sultan OF Turkey.

No one dares to address the Turkish
sultan, even if he speaks to them, except
in monosyllables, with their forehead5
almost touching the floor. the only ex-
ception being the grand vizier, who
dares not look up, but stands almost
bent double. He is man of fierce tenn
per, and has many whims. One Of his
manias is IL dread of fire. He has had
acres of houses pulled down, and an
enormous new palace built further out
of town. All the fiat candlesticks must
be surrounded by a saucer of water. He
recently half murdered the wife of one
Of his colonels for transgressing this
rule. He neither drinks, smokes nor
takes coffee, but he cats eleven times a
day an enormous meal. There are
always ninety-iour dishes prepared
from which he may take his choice:
The sultan is not allowed to marry, but
the slaves, who are mothers Of his chill
dren, are called sultanas, and are not per.
mitted to work. His children are called
princes and princesses, and have great
bower. They can marry whom they
choose, no matter what obstacles stanc
in the way.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1880-07-21
What Matter.

What matter, friend, though you and l
May SOW, and others gather?
We build, and others occupy,
Each laboring for the other.
What though we toll from sun to sun,
And men forget TO fiatter
The noblest work onr hands have done
II God approve, what matter,
What matter though we SOW in tears,
And crops fail at the reaping;
What though the fruit Of patient years
Fast perish in our keeping;
UponSour boarded treasure, foods
Arise and tempests gather
It faith beholds beyond the clouds
A clear sky, what matter,
What matter though our castles fall,
And disappear while building;
Though strange handwriting on the wall
Flame out amid the gliding;
Though every idol OF the heart
The hand of death may shatter;
Though hopes decay and friends depart
II heaven be ours, what matter?
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1880-07-21
Skin Drafting.

DIR. J. II. Girdner, house surgeon at
Bellevue hospital, has obtained some
remarkable and valuable results in skin
grating during the past year. One pa
tient who required such treatment re-
fused to furnish gratis from his own
arms or body, owing to the pain In
volyed; and, unwilling to ask another
to subject himself to pain which the
person to be benefited was unwilling to
submit to, DR.. Glrdner tried the expert
ment Of taking skin gratis from corpse.
The doctor says: &c..
I cut a piece of skin from a patient
who died in the wards few hours be-
fore, first taking care to inquire whether
the cause of death was due to a Poison
GUS disease or not. then cut the cutl-
Gle into small pieces, which l laid on
tho granulated surface OF the ulcers,
and bandaged the leg up very firmly.
In three days the graft began to show
signs of life, a perfect union having
taken place, and in a week a splendid
SKIN, smooth and elastic, had grown
over the liberated part, making COM
plete cure and leaving no scar behind:
Since that time have treated upward
OF fifty cases with invariable success.
have grated the skin OF an lrishman on
a negro, and l have grated the skin oi
q negro en- an Irishman with ease. In
both cases the skin lost its original color
and changed its hue to suit the wearer.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1880-07-21
How Things Will BE Five Hundred
Years Hence.

Scene-Study in the house of an old
gentleman in Australia. The old gen.
tleman telegraphs to the servants room
and John appears blown out OF a rneu-
matte tube.
Gentleman" John, 60 to the carriage
house and fill the family balloon; MY
wife and children will fly to Calcutta
about four o'clock to Mr.. Johnson's, IN
order to be present at ball. Then dust
well my little balloon and III it also; l
must fy Immediately to the London
exchange, but think, however, that l
shall be back before four o CLOCK. in order
to be able to accompany my wife nun
drcd miles. She will be back about two
o'clock. Should it be very dark about
this time have one of the monkeys light
the electric lamp so that it shall illumi-
nate about two or three hundred miles.
In the morning l expect several friends
from Hong Kong and San Francisco
don't forget, therefore, to telegraph TO
Paris to Chevet's successor about the
pastry Ia Napoleon XVlll:; say to
him that we shall expect it at half past
five o'clock still warm. Tel! the COOK
that Yesterdays artificial beefsteak was
spoiled by too much nitrogen. Such
deplorable carelessness ought neverto
Occllr again.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1880-07-21
A (,nre for u Cut Lip.

Ants fight with the utmost fury. 90
deadly is their grip that frequently ,s sne
whole abdomen OF the enemy Is tSsn yEsn
away: and yet, though little more tnan nan
ie Keeps up the ght. Sir John 5 Lubbock Ok
States that he has frequently found g an q
enemys head hanging on to the leg; g;,p Of of
living ant. who. through the st tenaei.y; ,.y;th =,
the grip. is obliged 10 carry about VIII sh;a
her her ont on the most festive occasions s.t thls as
l ghast1y and inconvenient memento entt,rot oi
her victory. M. Mocqueys even assures res
US that the Indians OF Brazil make af use use
of this tensci'y in the case s;. tbe 2, l;ns ;ns
Of the cut, and thus bring them toeethsE'
after which they cut off the ants head,
which thus holds the lips Of the wound
together. He asserts that he H d,,,ea has often nf
hoa inc with the assistance of seven or
eight ants heads.-Conte'npor9'y ns-
UieU
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ManiaS.

There are many strange phys1olog1ca!
phenomena; such, for instance, as what
Is known as initiative and curiosity
manias, the one being an uncontrollaole
desire to do what we see Others DO, ana
the other an irresistible wish to see
what others see. History records many
instances OF these manias. ?
One of the most remarkable OF the
first occurred in Aix-la- Chapelle and
other cities in 1874, when an assemblage.
of persons appeared who had danced
their way through Germany" 1t was
estimated, at one time, that there were
10000 persons thus engaged.
have been that single Individual,
afflicted with some nervous disease,
commenced dancing: Others seeing him,
in obedience to the desire, the maniay 20
act as others act, Joined in the dance,
which. in short time, engaged the aDove
extraordinary number Of persons: IN
the same category may be placed the
"biting nuns" who appeared in the con
vents of Germany, Holland and Rome
in another century. This extended
initiative mania arose simply from the
act of one nun attempting to bite COM
paniou, and almost Immediately the
whole sisterhood commenced biting
each other. So in regard to the "m'w-
ing nuns" a.,
4 nun in a convent initiated the
mewing of a cat. Other sisters COM
menced mewing, until, finally, the
whole sisterhood mewed in concert Tor
hours at tine. Something similar 10
this, about sky years ago, TOOK place
in our own country.
At camp-meeting held at Canerldgc,
| Kentucky, man thought ne could best
serve the Lord by climbing q Tree ana
barking like squirrel. In short time
the initiative mania seized upon others,
and the trees upon the camp-grou9o
were soon covered with men barking In
like manner.
The curiosity mania leads to scenes,
if not so ridiculous, quite rs strange. a
dissipated gambler by the name oi
John Law, killed a man in duel IN
London, and escaped to Paris. Inc
finances OF France were in q deraogeo
condition. In short time ne 6ecame
famous as the great financier VINO naa %
extracted that country from her dlm-
culties. Such was the curiosity 10 ses
him that his carriage was SURROUNDED
by thousands, so t+at a troop OF horss
had to clear the streets before be coule
proceed. ,.,,,,o
Whenever men or women become
noted. no matter for what, there e1ists
n the public mind a curiosity to See M
hem, and if there be an opportunity! )!
ff.red, it becomes mania. .-C'ncsn"as'
Commercial.