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Connecticut western news., 1880-09-22
A Chinese Wife.
HOW SHE LIVES IN SAN FRANCIsCO-CLUB
 FEET.

A lady who has been visiting in San Francisco gives this sketch of @ Chinese wife she saw. She says The lady to whom we were now introduced was matron of five years standing rela- tive of our guide, I believe. We found her in-a handsome apartment, attended, by two maids, who stood behind her and only moved to assist her in rising or walking. At her feet was quaint little bit of living China, miniature man, pigtail included, frolicking among his toy-gods and tin soldiers. He stared at us with his beady black eyes and re treated behind his mamma, who rose up saying:
 "How you do? Me velly we'll" She shook hands and invited us to be seated. She spoke little English, giggled 8 good deal, seemed pleased with our ad- miration of her clothes and of herself for she was gorgeously apparelled,) ) and appeared ready and willing to gratify our curiosity so far as she was able. We examined the gold ornaments she wore upon her arms and neck, and the huge hoops in her ears. Her outer dress was of light blue, artistically and richly en- broidered with silk, the others beautiful ly blended together. We picked up her long loose sleeve and counted six dresses which she wore one over the other, all of different colored silks they were so soft that the whole together did not seem much thicker than half dozen layers of tissue-paper. We examined her complicated headdress, which was quite an architectural trophy, so greased and waxed and stranned, such wings on one side, such plastered puffs on the other. We inquired how much time was daily spent in the arrangement.
 Me no dless evely day. Me takee down in tlee or four week, and does up again.
 "How do you lie down? how do you sleep?' we inquired. She dispatched maid for her pillow, round block of wood, covered with silk, which she placed at the back of her neck.
 "Me sleep so, alice same so." Anovel way of taking rest.
 We showed her our big feet; she showed us her little feet, i. e., a small misshapen hoof. We had always be- ieved that the Chinese ladies really had small baby-feet, which had never been allowed to grow but Ri Chow informed us that they never meddle with the feet till the child is from six to eight years old, when they gather the toes together and twist them under the foot, then bind them with strong ligatures, which on no pretence whatever are loosened or taken off for two years, the whole of which time the child is, of course, un- dergoing great torture.
 "Me have two little girls in China, said Ri Chow, coolly. "My wife lite me word she makee item pletty feet now, and they ely, ely, all night, all day, alice same, till two years gone."
 It would be curious to inquire how this barbarous custom first obtained, and how long, in these days when enlighten- ment is creeping into the heart of China, it will be permitted to endure.
Connecticut western news., 1880-09-22
What they Said.

A gentleman lately took down yer batim the conversation of two fashion able ladies during morning call, viz :: "How do you do, dear ?" ''Pretty we'll, thank you." (They kiss.) "How have you been this age?'' "Pretty well. How have you been ?" "Very we'll, thank you" Pheasant to- day" :" "Yes, very bright; but had shower yesterday.:' "All your family quite we'll" "Quite well, thanks. How is yours?" "Oh, very well, than k you. "Have you seen Mary B. lately ?" "No, but I have seen Susan O." "You don't say SO! Is she quite we'll ?'' "Yes, very well, I believe" (Rising. ) "Must you go." "Yes, indeed; I have sever calls to make" "Do call again soon." "Thank you; but you don't come near me in an ago." "Oh, you shouldn't say so, dear; I'm sure I'm very good" "Good-by." "Good-by, dear"
Connecticut western news., 1880-09-22
No One can Breathe with Safety

Air impregnated with the seeds of fever and ague. unless provided with a medicinal safe guard against the ruinous disorder. That time honored and highly sanctioned preventive. Hos tetter's Stomach Bitters, has won by merit the first place among medicinal preparations of an anti-spasmodic action, and is particularly es- teemed in localities where the scourge of fever and ague is most severely felt. A course of this benign remedy invariably results in expel-
 ling all traces of febri virus from the system, and as the medicine is purely botanic and free from all deleterious ingredients, it is much to be preferred to quinine or other prescribed remedies the effect of which is temporary, and which are calculated to produce baneful after are incomparable, fortif, ing the system against disease. and regulating it's various functions with certainty and speedily. Its effects are not transitory, but permanent and decisive.
Connecticut western news., 1880-09-22
A Wife'S Persuasive Powers,

In Brooklyn Charles Livingston was trying to out-starve Tanner, by going Az days without food. His wife did not like it. She exhausted her persuasive powers of all kinds, and went home Wednesday. Presently rumor that she was sick with anxiety and had taken to her bed reached the faster. He still lasted. A Il p. m., man ran into the hall and breathlessly exclaimed that Mrs. Livingston had committed suicide. The faster threw his pledges to the wind, ran out of the hall, got doctor, and hurried to his home. He found his wife apparently in convulsions. A cup containing insect powder was handy on 8 stand near the bed. The physician, whom the police notified, could find no reason to suppose that Mrs. Livingston had swallowed any of the poison. Liv- ingston had something to eat and will not fast any more.
Connecticut western news., 1880-09-22
Domestic Recipes.

CRACKER FRUIT PUDDING. crack CTS pounded fine, one quart boiling milk, one spoonful flour, one cup brown sugar, six eggs, raisins, entrants al kinds of spice. Bake.
 SHUTTING FOR VEA1.-Chop half a pound of suet, put it in basin with three quarters of a pound of bread crumbs, teaspaonful of salt, quarter of pepper, a little thyme, three whole eggs, mix we'll. A pound of bread crumbs and one more egg may be used; it will make it cut firmer.
 APPLE CRoUTEs. simple and dainty little dessert is one taught by Miss Carson Peel and core the ap- pies and halve them; take half slices of bread, spread thickly with butter and sprinkle with sugar, then lay apple on bread, core side down sprinkle on more sugar and any kind of spice to taste. Bake.
 RHUBARB JELLY.-Wash the stalks well but do not peel them; cut into pieces about an inch long, put them in- to 8 preserving kettle with about half enough water to cover and boil to a soft pulp; strain through @ jelly bag. To each pint of this juice add pound of sugar Qoaf is best; boil again, skim ming often, and when it jellies on the skinner remove it from the fire and put it into jars.
 ToMAToPREsERvEs. Take three pounds of round yellow tomatoes and peel them, add three pounds of sugar, and let them stand together until the next day; then drain off the syrup, boil it until the scum ceases to rise, put in the tomatoes and boil them slowly twenty minutes, take them out with perforated skinner and lay them on dish, boil the syrup until it thickens, adding at the same minute the juice of large lemon put the to- matoes into jars and pour the hot syrup over them. Cover at once.
 CABBAGE SA1AD.-One small, firm, white cabbage, shred fine, one cup of boiling milk, one smaller cup of hot vinegar, one tablespoonful butter and the same of sugar, two we'll eggs, one teaspoonful essence of celery, pep per and salt to taste. When the vinegar boils, put in butter, sugar and seasoning. Boil and add the shred cabbage. When this is scalding hot, take from the fire. Pour the hot milk upon the eggs and cook one minute, stirring constantly. Turn the cabbage into @ bowl, pour over it the smoking custard, toss up and mix we'll and set it covered in ice cold water. Eat perfectly cold.
Connecticut western news., 1880-09-22
Wanted a Lynching.

According to the London Telegraph, an American, recently arrived in France, who saw Lannois throw vitriol at Marie Dubois, at once rushed to the spot, pro- tested against Lannois being handed over to the police, and called upon the spectators to assist him in hanging the aggressor to the nearest lamp-post. As no one in the crowd seemed anxious to second this impulse, the American ran to neighboring shop himself and bought two yards of rope. On his re- turn he found Lannois in the custody of two policemen, to whom he repeated his proposal, and began to make a run ming moose in the cord. With some diff culty he was made to understand that Lynch law would not be tolerated in Paris.
Connecticut western news., 1880-09-22
No Cure, No Pay.

Dr. Pierce's Family Medicines are guaranteed to cure, for particulars see wrappers and pamphlets. They are re- liable, have not spruug into popularity in week or month and gone out of favor as rapidly, but being sustained by merit, have won 8 worldwide reputa- tion, necessitating @ branch in London, to supply foreign countries, while the home sales are enormous throughout the United States. Golden Medical Dis covery purifies and enriches the blood, preventing levers, and curing all skin the liver to action, relieving biliousness, and curing consumption, which is scro- fula of the lungs. If the bowels are costive, take Pierce's Pellets Qittle pills). Both sold by druggists.
 CHICAGO, Ul., May 5th, 1879. WORLDS DISPENsARY MEDICAL Assoc N {:
 Gentleneen-For years I have been a great sufferer. My trouble first started with terrible ague chills and constipa- tions. This left me in 1878 with & rack ing cough and frequent bleedings from the lungs. Since this time have been continually doctoring, consulting physi- cians without number. From them l received no benefit or encouragement The most noted physicians of our city who last visited me expressed their opinions in the brief but hopeless words, "Take good care of yourself the few days you have to live, we cannot help you" I grew steadily worse under their treatment. One day, through reading your Memorandum Book l learned of the Golden Medical Dis covery. With but little hope of relief, l purchased bottle and took it. To my surprise and satisfaction it did me more good than all the drugs I had taken the Year around. I am now steadily using it with benefit, and recommend 1t to all to be just what it is advertised.
 Sincerely yours, JAMES F. MoGRATH,
 World 50 Wight Street.
Connecticut western news., 1880-09-22
Good Luck,

Rev. A. B. Lawrence gave some good advice, that is worth repeating, to the graduating class of the Newton High School. "I hope," he said, "none of you belong to that most unfortunate class who imagine themselves lifted above the necessity of effort who think that their family position, or their fathers wealth, or little money of their own, is going to bring the world to them, and that the oyster is quietly coming to open itself for them when they are ready to eat it. The oyster is a great deal more likely to swallow them"
 A classmate said to me, when wewere leaving college together, "Well, good by, now, good-by; we will meet again on the floor of the Senate Chamber at Washington"
 We have never met there yet, and the chances are growing small that we ever shall. Nor has it been altogether my fault. The world swallowed him up after Commencement, and nothing has ever been heard of him from that day to this.
 In this struggling life there is no place for ''lucky" men. The prizes are for the workers. "Why are you in such haste ?" said one the other day to man who has made his mark in the world. "Why not wait and see what will turn up?"
 "Turn up!' he replied, "I never knew anything to turn up for me in this world unless I turned it up p
 He who trusts to good luck to bring the world round to him just when he gets ready for it, will find himself like the clown in Horace, waiting on the bank for the stream to flow by, that he may pass over without wetting his feet.
Connecticut western news., 1880-09-22
A Little Mistake.

A scene which the bystanders thought amusing was witnessed in Boston Police Courtroom the other day. The landlord of house in which a man who had asked for commitment of his wife lived, appeared in Court.
 "I cannot understand" said the land lord to the magistrate, as the husband stood by and grinned complacently-"I cannot understand why the man should not agree with such @ woman. always found her to be truthful, good-natured, and attentive to her own affairs. The man, I think, is rash in acting in this way, and should, for the present al least, overlook her shortcomings.
 His Honor had sent for the offender, and, as the landlord concluded, she was ushered in by couple of officers whom she had mauled until they were breath less. But she seemed to pine still for more lingual and physical exercise, and catching sight of the landlord, whose mission there she evidently mistook, she made dash at him.
 "Ye bald-headed ould magpie," she cried. "So you've come here to chat, ter about me, have you? Bad cess to yer long tongue, but it's toime ye gev up making mischief in yer ould ago."
 "Woman," cried the astonished land lord, fairly aghast, "what do you mean by talking SOP"
 "I can't understand why the man shudn't agree wid sech 8 woman!" said the husband slyly.
 . "Jooge, yer 'anner,' called out the prisoner again, "ye'H do we'll to turn a def ear to that ould blackguard. He's ard-fsted, thavin' ould skinfint, that wud take the last bite from yer mouth. His poor wife had to lave him for his starvin' her. and there's niver a minnit but he's pokin' his nose into some wan's business"
 ''Must I stand this p cried the land lord, as the magistrate made an abortive attempt to silence her.
 'I always found her," said the hus- band, "to be truthful, good-natured and attentive to her own affairs"
 "Ye're right, though 'tis yerself that says it, roared out the woman. "But 'tis little that half-starved crane minds that. He'd defame the mother that bore him, bad scran to him and all his thavin' breed"
 The landlord, gasping for breath and red as turkeycock, turned to then isirate. "I appeal to Your Honor," he called out, "to end this scene. You should commit this foul-mouthed crea- ture at once. I never heard such vile pest in my ife."
 "The mans rash, I think, " the hus- band chimed in, as sedate as ever; 'the's rash in actin this way, and shud, for the prisint at taste, overluck her short comings."
 But the landlord had made for the door, and His Honor, with a grim smile, was signing the commitment.
Connecticut western news., 1880-09-22
EorgetfuIness of People,

We would not by enticing headings and other devices, lead you into reading of the virtues possessed by Pierce's Celebrated Medicines were 1t not that we are aware of the forgetfulness of reader, for again telling you that Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is without an equal as a blood-purifer. It cures all humors from the common blotch, pimple, or eruption, to the worst scrofula fever sore or ulcer. Dr. Pierce's Pellets are 8 pleasant but efficient cathartic. Sold by druggists.
 ST. CLOUD HOUSE, Chicago, H., Jun. 2oth 1879. Hon. R. V. PIERCE, M. D.:
 De ,r DOctor-I have been using your Golden Medi cal Discovery and Pellets for liver complaint and gen era debility Itis impossible to express the gratitude feel It is simply wonderful the effect your medi cines have had upon me. am in every way g thou sand per cent, better. lam yours gratefully,
 J. c. DAVIDSON.
Connecticut western news., 1880-09-22
THE stern old unclei is giving his scal

THE stern old uncleis giving his scape- grace nephew his quarterly lecture, and at the conclusion, after having pointed out the young mans eminent worthless ness, he says in kinder and more pa- ternal tone : "Come, come, my boy ; lets have no more of this. Be yourself once more." "Alas, uncle," says the incorrigible youth, Chow can you think of urging me to become being so mis- erable and lost to shame ?"
Connecticut western news., 1880-09-22

"Any letter for me?" asked young lady of the femalel postmaster, in a country town. "No," was the reply. "Strange," said the young lady aloud to herself as she turned away. "Noth- ing strange about it," cried the f. D., through the delivery window, "you ain t ans'ered the last letter he writ ye "- Cincinnati Sat. Night.
Connecticut western news., 1880-09-22

FoE Homeopathic Medicines only one centennial medal was awarded at Phila- delphia, aud that to Boericke x Tafel established in business since 1885. Thei Now York establishment is at 145 Granc street. They make speciality of Medi- cine Cases and ooks for family use, and for veterinary treatment. Send for de- scriptive price list.
Connecticut western news., 1880-09-22

"SEE here, George" said an irritable old man to his son, "I'm told that your teacher gays you're the worst boy in school. What have you to say to that, sir ?" "I have only to say, sir, that she has often told me the same thing, and always winds up by saying that I'm exactly like my father" "Ah! Humph! This must be looked into," grumbled the old man, as he strode away.
Connecticut western news., 1880-09-22
Two Organs.

Regulate first the stomach, second the liver; especially the first, so as to per form their functions perfectly, and you will remove at least nineteen-twentieths of all the ills that mankind is heir to, in this or any other climate. Hop Bitters is the only thing that will give perfectly healthy natural action to these two or gans.-Mdi1ee F1a7'noer.
Connecticut western news., 1880-09-22
TGa Key to Health.

Have you found the key to perfect health and strength? It is Kidney Wort, the only remedy that overcomes at once the inaction of the kidneys and bowels. It purifes the blood by cleans ing the system of foul humors, and by giving strength to the liver, kidneys and bowels to perform their regular func- tions Times.
Connecticut western news., 1880-09-22

THE bashful young man who asked a lady on the beach if he "could see her home was much surprised to hear her reply "That he could go up and see it if he wanted to, but she didn't think her father wanted to sell," and then coolly walked off with the man of her choice.
Connecticut western news., 1880-09-22

"How LOVELY Luna looks this even, ing!" said a sentimental young lady to a matter of-fact beau, nodding at the moon as she spoke. "Was that Luna that just went by with white feather in her hat ?" asked the matter f-fact beau.
Connecticut western news., 1880-09-22
[Wausau Central Wisconsin,

Being asked concerning the Oil, MT. Aug. Kickbusch informed the questioner that St. Jacobs Oil had proved an ex- cellent and most useful remedy in every family that had used it. A large major ity of cases pronount ed incurable have been entirely cured.
Connecticut western news., 1880-09-22
Mrs. Burlington Says

Don't take any of the quack rostrums, as they are regimental to the human cistern, but put your trust In Hop Bitters, which will cure general dilapidation, costive habits and all comic diseases. They saved Isaac from severe extact of tripod fever. They are the 'ae plus et'eata,a of medicines. Boston Globe.
Connecticut western news., 1880-09-22
INTERPRETATIONS OF CARPET YARNS

The use of COW hair, buffalo hair, camels hair, and Russia cattle hair for the adulteration of wool is becoming a recognized business. It is claimed that these hairs are excellent substitutes fol wool, and not only cheaper, but fully as durable.
Connecticut western news., 1880-09-22

The Peruvian Syrup has cured thou sands who were suffering from Dyspep- sia, Debility, Liver Complaint, Bo1ls, Humors, Female Complaints, etc. Pamphlets free to any address. Seth w. Fowle X Sons, Boston.
Connecticut western news., 1880-09-22

Have Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry always at hand It cures Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Whooping Cough, Group, Influenza, Consumption, and all Throat and Lung Complaints, 50 cents and $1 a bottle
Connecticut western news., 1880-09-22

A. w. STRANGE, Esq.,, Lynchburg, Va, writes q use Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup regularly for a tickling cough at night. It gives relief and puts me to sleep. It is much used here." Price, 25 cents 8 bottle.
Connecticut western news., 1880-09-22

THE London Needle Co.,, of New York City, want Male and Female Agents. It will pay any one out of employment to write to them for particulars. Sec thei, advertisement in another column.
Connecticut western news., 1880-09-22
Mount Clemens. CMich. ), True Record. I

W. T. Lee, Esq, of this paper says "Being convinced of the efficacy of St.. Jacobs Oil in curing rheumatism, have no hesitancy in recommending it. ''
Connecticut western news., 1880-09-22

WE WOULD no more be without Dobbins' Electric Soap. (made by Cragin & Co.,, Philadel- phia), in our family than without stove. It is pure, and does its own work without the main strength of the washwoman. Try it.
Connecticut western news., 1880-09-22

IT WAS Windham wife who, when her husband was brought home intoxicated, thanked God that hetwas- not 8 blood relation.
Connecticut western news., 1880-09-22

"BRDaEr, this dust upon the furni. ture is intolerable. What shall I do ?'' "Do as I do, marm, pay no attention to it."
Connecticut western news., 1880-09-22

Pure COd-Lfver Oil made from selected flyers, on the ses-shore, by CAswELL, HAZARD O.. New have taken it prefer 1t to all others. Physicians have decided superior to any of the other oils in
Connecticut western news., 1880-09-22

GRAVE RUN MILLS, Baltimore Co.,, Md. MEssRs. KENNEDY & Co.:-The Carboline is making young hair come on my bald head.
 PETER F. SHEARER. This is fair sample of the certificates which are received daily at the Pittsburgh office
Connecticut western news., 1880-09-22

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Connecticut western news., 1880-09-22

For Dyspepsin, Indigestion, Depression of Spirits and General Debility, in the various forms; aiso as a preventive against Fever and Ague, and n.ed Elixir ef Cnlisnyn,o mace by Casws.i, is the best tonic; and for patiens recovering from Eev~r or other siCkne.e. II has DO lunl.
Connecticut western news., 1880-09-22

Amer1ca say that the war between Chlll and Peru is beginning to drag. Chii is discussing means for raising money to support her army.
 The strike of 28,00O English nail makers in East Worcestershire has be- gun. The Lancashire weavers have in- terviewed the masters, receiving various replies. Washington has been selected for the test efforts of the strikers, but it IS thought the movement will collapse,
 A serious quarrel between Bull garian and Servian peasants resulted in the death of six of the latter.
 A broken safety lamp has been found in the Seaham coal mine, Eng land, which is regarded as indicating the cause of the late terrible casualty. The number of men now missing is put down at 165, good proportion of whom were single. Seventy-six wives have been bereaved, and 204 children ren- dered fatherless.
 Of twelve men who are in the New York Tombs under charge of murder four are charged with killing their wives.
 -The screw steamer Anglia, of the Anchor line, was run into at sea on Mon- day evening and sunk about two hours after the collision. No lives were lost. The Anglia was loaded with grain and $50 head of cattle.
 This years crop of winter wheat in the State of Illinois, estimated at 53,- 865, ,000 bushels, is unequaledin the his tory of the State. The total yield of spring wheat in the States of illinois. Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, Kansas, Wisconsin and Dakota Territory is l47, 731, 900 bushels, much larger than the yield of last year.