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Connecticut western news., 1881-11-02
The Valley of Death.
FINDING THE SHRIvELED SKELETONS OI
 EIGHTY SEVEN FAMILIES.

The Valley of Death, spot almost as terrible as the prophets valley of dry bones, lies just north of the old Mormon road to California, in Utah-a region thirty miles long by thirty broad, and surrounded, except at two points, by inaccessible mountains. It is totally devoid of water or vegetation, and the shadow of bird or wild beast never darkened it's white, glaring sands. The Kansas Pacific Railroad engineers discovered it, and some papers which show the fate of the 'slost Montgomery train, which came from Salt Lake in 1850, guided by Mormon. When near Deaths Valley, some came to the con- clusion that the Mormon knew nothing about the country, so they appointed one of their number leader, and broke off from their party.
 The leader turned due west, so with the people and wagons and the focks he travelled three days, and then descended into the broad valley, whose treacher- ous mirage promised water. They reached the center, but only the white sands, bounded by scorching peaks, met thelr gaze. And around the valley they wandered, and one by one the men died and the painting focks stretched them selves in death under the sun. The children, crying for water, died at theil mothers breasts, and with swoller tong ues and burning vitals the mothers followed. Wagon after wagon wat abandoned, and strong men tottered and raved and died. After weeks wander. ing, a dozen survivors found some water in the hollow of mountain. It lasted but 8 short time, when all per ished but two, who escaped out of the valley and followed the trail of theil former companions. Eighty-seven fam flies, with hundreds of animals, perisheG here, and now, after tweAty-two years the wagons stand still complete, the irol works and tires are still bright, and thu shriveled skeletons lie side by side.
Connecticut western news., 1881-11-02
A Practical WOOer.

A Somerville young lady who was the recipient of attentions from two young men equally eligible, in point of good looks, social position and financial solid ity, and entertaining similar feelings of friendship for both, was in 8 quandary as to which one to choose, should they propose. A friend to whom she con- fided her difficulty suggested that she put both to some test to prove the strength of their affection. She took the advice, and to the first who avowed his affection said:
 "You tell me that you love me. How do know that you are sincere? What would you do to show your love?"
 Anything, replied the ardent lover, who had spice of romance in his dis position, anything. I would go to the worlds end for you; would endure any suffering for you; would die for you if necessary"
 Such ardent protestations brought the bushes to her cheeks and 8 thrill of happiness to her heart, and she thought that no one could love her more fondly than he d1d. She asked, however, for a little delay before giving him an answer to his suit.
 Meantime the other proposed and she questioned him in like manner.
 "Well," said he, "I'n tell you what would do to show my love for you Ii you marry me you shall have good clothes to wear. I will see that you are always the owner of handsome seal skin sacque and that your hats ol bonnets are always in fashion, and will be faithful, loving husband te you."
 "But wouldn't you go to the worlds end for me, or die for me, or any o that sort of thing, you know?" she asked, as she toyed with his coat but tons.
 "I don't want to go the worlds end, he replied; "I've got nice, good pay ing business in Boston; and as fo: dying for you, I'd rather live with you.
 "Well," said she, as visions of thu seal skin sacque, fashionable bonnets etc., flashed before her mind, "I gues you can speak to pa"
 The practical wooer is the man for tn | times.
Connecticut western news., 1881-11-02
A Strange Story.

A strange story of deception and de- sertion of y oung girl, which had been closely concealed for almost genera tion, is brought to light by lawsuit in New Jersey. It appears that in April, 1852, Rev. George c. Pennell and his cousin, Mary Schroeppel, of schroep- pelsville, N. Y., were secretly married and that in the following June @ son was born to them. The child was taken away by Pencils father and the mother supposed it dead she was soon deserted by Pennell, and, resuming her maiden name, lived and died without knowing that her son was living and without let ting her friends know of either the birth or marriage. Some time ago the woman died, leaving her property to charita' ble institution, but her son has just suc- ceeded in establishing his identity and the estate has been made over to him. Pennell, the father, IS pastor of St. Johns Episcopal Church at Newark, N. J., and the suit which established the facts was brought there against him by the son to recover $2.444 paid by the latter for board during his minority.
Connecticut western news., 1881-11-02
FARM AND GARDEN.
ORCHARD AND NURsER

ORCHARD AND NURSERY.
 Trees planted this fall should have earth drawn up around them, making 8 mound 12 to 15 inches in height. It should be of solid, clean earth, free from all sods, weeds, etc., or else it will furnish winter home for mice. The mound thus made serves double pur- pose of support to the young tree against the winds of winter, and pre- vents mice from gnawing the tree. Rab- bits can do much harm to young orchard. When the trees are few they can be protected by bands of cloth, or even tarred paper. These pests have 8 distaste for meat, and may be kept away from the trees by rubbing them with flesh or smearing the trunks with blood. Boys can catch many of them by trap ping, and afford what is to many an acceptable variety for the table. If the weather remains mild, and the ground open, trees may be still planted. Plant ing in the fall relieves the pressure of spring work. If the ground is frozen, rather than place the roots among frozen clods, it is better to heel-in the trees until spring. The labels upon the trees should be looked to. Never leave the labels on the trees that are placed there in the nursery. They are usually wired on tightly; and are only intended to identify the trees when received, and not for permanent use. Unless labels are we'll made and firmly fastened to the trees they are soon lost. The old kind, made of pine, and marked with 8 rather hard lead pencil upon fresh coat of white lead paint is cheap and durable. Some prefer zinc strips. For orchards it is best to have chart, with each tree and it's kind recorded, and not trust st all to labels. Oions may be cut as soon as the leaves fall, packed in sawdust or sand, and put in 8 cool cellar until needed for grating. Care should be taken in selecting the cions, cutting them only from thrifty and healthy trees. It is better to buy cions than to use any poor ones. Root grating is done during the winter, and therefore the stocks should be in a convenient place. They are taken from the ground before it freezes, assorted, tied in bun- dles, and then placed in boxes with the roots covered with soil and put in eel lar. The seeds of trees for spring planting are best preserved by mixing them with sand and placing the boxes in 8 cool and dry place, out of the way oi the mice. The fences and gates of the orchard and nursery should be in goo6 order at all times, and especially al this season, when stray animal may get in and do serious damage. caaa Agric ultatrist, Novenaber.
Connecticut western news., 1881-11-02

of the Lord Mayor. Several arrests were made. Agrarian outrages are still common, notably in the County Glare. At Claremorris, County Mayo, priest is holding League meetings in his chapel.
 In Ireland the farmers all over the country are sending in applications to the Land Court. The hierarchy have taken 8 determined stand against the no-rent programme, and the fugitive leaders of the agitation are losing caste with the people. It is alleged that many of the prominent agitators were secretly endeavoring to obtain government situa- tions for themselves or friends, and that other members of the League were in formers.
 A London news association pub fishes an account of the operations of the Fenians in England, alleging that the London police hold warrants for the arrest of the ringleaders; that the Fenians in England and Ireland have been in constant communication with those in the United States; that MT. Parnell and other members of Parlia- ment have visited Mir. James Stephens In Paris and that plot exists for mur- dering leading members of the Govern ment and the royal family.
 In Tunis 1t is charged by Bona partist deputy who has recently visited the Regency that since the opening of the Tunisian campaign the French have had from 12,00O to 1000 men on the sick list out of force of from 25, 900 to 35, 900 men, and that there have been 900 deaths from disease.
 At Paris on Monday MT. Morton the American Minister to France, drove the first rivet in the putting together of Bartholdi's statue of Liberty, destined for New York harbor.
 A number of passengers from the steamer Clan MacDuff, which foundered off the Welsh coast on Thursday, have been landed at Liverpool. Several boat loads of passengers are still missing and many lives have been lost.
 Parliament is not likely to meet again before Christmas. MT. Glad stone's speech at the Lord Mayors dinner on November 9 is expected to outline the programme of the Ministry in relation to the future conduct of the affairs in Ireland. MT. Gladstone is in poor health.
 The alleged Italian brigand, Espos- ito, has arrived at Palermo and been lodged in jail,
 In Tunis the insurgents have at- tackled Mehdia. Fighting continues all around Susa.
Connecticut western news., 1881-11-02

CHEESE. It was only in 1880 that the first cheese from America crossed the Atlantic. From Sept. 1, 1880, to Sept.
 1, 1881, the quantity of cheese sent across from New York has been 127, ,311 boxes, but the gradual diminution of the export for the last four months has caused great uneasiness among the hotel keepers and restaurateurs of London. Of late years rows upon rows of gigantic American cheeses might be seen piled up on the shelves of the dining hall of every great London dining house. More there than here clerks and commercial men are cheese devourers, and the bread and. cheese lunch and bread-and- cheese supper are the very ne plus ultra of cpl curean1sm to these classes of consumers.
Connecticut western news., 1881-11-02
A Physicians Services.

Dr. Bliss, it is reported, rates the value of his services to the late Presi- dent at 1925, ,OOO. A friend of the Gar fields is quoted by correspondent of the Philadelphia Press as saying that at Elberon 8 few days before he was shot, the President said to Dr. Boyn- ton, who had been treating Mrs. Gar field during her dangerous illness |: "Silas, you have rendered me service which I can never repay. I am not go- ing to ask you for the amount of your bill, but I am going to have my own way in this matter, and insist that you accept this check" It was filled out for sum not to be counted by hun dreds. "You have had your own way, James," replied D.. Boynton "now, l will have mine. I shall not accept a cent of this money. I am only too happy to have been of service to you and yours. The President told this story to the gentleman who relates it, while riding to the Soldiers Home near Washington. His eldest son Henry sat on the front seat of the carriage. Turn ing to him the President said: "Harry, I want you to remember your Uncle Silas as long as you live"
Connecticut western news., 1881-11-02

HOMEOPATHIC Medicines, as a. rule are not amenable to the chemical tests and analyses used in testing drugs gen orally. Their reliability therefore de- pends solely on the character and repu- tation as to probity of those preparing and putting them up. It is therefore of paramount importance that the public satisfy themselves that the hommo- pathic medicines they buy are obtained from house of recognized standing and reliability. Boericke x Tafels s Homeopathic Pharmacy is established since 1885. Send for their descriptive price current of family and of veteri- nary medicine cases and books to 145 Grand Street. New York.
Connecticut western news., 1881-11-02
The Office Bore.
THAT DELIGHTFUL CREATURE WHO so OF- TEN FAvoRs BUSY MEN WITH HIS PRES ENCE

Of all the variety of bores who bore the business man, the worst is he who habitually comes lounging into an office to pass an idle hour. This bore is an inconsiderate creature. Having no busi- hess of his own he thinks that nobody else has business worth attending to. Therefore he acts as if the office were his own by virtue of paying rent for it. He talks aloud, beginning his vapid re- marks with weather report, to which nobody cares about listening. Then, being 8 confident person, he volunteers his opinion on several leading current events. He is by no means discouraged at the fact that no response is made to these utterances nor any notice taken of them. His next step is to express his views on possible issues in political affairs. Having done this to his own satisfaction he takes seat on 8 chair which he tiltsl backward, restingI it on its hinder legs, and working it back ward and forward. In selecting 8 locality for this chair he pitches on the very spot where he will be most con- spicuously in the day. He can hear the conversation of two or more persons who want to speak together on their own affairs. He is not 8 designing eaves-dropper, but is so thoughtIess that the idea of being an insufferable nuisance does not enter his thick head. Presently he reflects that the smoking of cheap cigarette will be of general advantage, not only to himself, but to his fellow-mortals who may desire to inhale it's ill-smelling fumes. In order to light this pestllent combination of old cigar stumps and street refuse he strikes a match on the painted or pa pered wall or else on the vanished sur face of a mahogany desk. To make the place smell like 8 tavern causes him much inward pleasure. Those who wish to confer on business move to an- other part of the room, where then conversation can be carried on without danger that the bore will hear it. Al. though the bore is left in possession o1 that part of the office which he has pre-. emptied, he is too obtuse to take the hint which was meant for him. It is only because this bore is respectable i1 his outer appearance that he is not pro pelled in 8 sudden and elastic manner from the place where his room is felt tc be of more value than his company. Il he were very shabby tramp he would
 be lifted out by the shoulders or lee away by the ear.
Connecticut western news., 1881-11-02

HIS EYEs.-Fgaro recounts the story of one of its own able contributors who has been afflicted with the infirmity of color blindness from childhood without having been made aware of it's existence until he lost his intended bride by going to pay visit in pair of trousers of the brightest scarlet. The tailor had sent his book of patterns, among them those of the cloth destined for liveries, and the unfortunate suitor had mistaken the scarlet for pearl gray. The tailor, i'm agining that the order had been for a masquerade, had executed it to the let ter without observation but the friends of the intended bride, looking on the wearer as confirmed lunatic, refused to allow the courtship to proceed.
Connecticut western news., 1881-11-02
Neglected EducatiOns.
HOW LADIES ARE IMPROVED TO MEET
 ALTERED CIRCUMSTANCES.

The following notice appeared in the daily papers lately, appended to an ad- vertisement of kindergarten school: Afternoons and evenings for ladies of neglected educations."
 "Of what ages, generally, are those ladies of neglected educations ?" in- quired reporter, who was received by 8 very pleasant lady.
 have some as young as twenty three, others are middle-aged."
 "What branches do they study?'
 ''Those that have now have taken ge- ography, reading, spelling and grammar. do not care to teach special branches, such as elocution or bookkeeping. My method is usually conversational. I correct false syntax. If lady says, My feet aches, or I never had no ed ucation,' correct her on rudimentary principles. I give spelling lessons from dictation, and my ladies pay great at tention, as they are anxious to learn. !"
 "When do they discover that their education has been neglected ?''
 "Well, I have beautiful lady under my instruction who was married at SIX teen. She is now twenty-five. Her husband is educated and she IS not. Their means were very moderate and they lived very quietly; but his father has recently died and left him fortune. and they have bought new house and are furnishing it finely. She wants to learn about tiles and decorated ware, paintings and the mythological names of statuary, and how to converse easily and not make mistakes in speaking and pronunciation. I am teaching her to say sidea instead of 'idear, 'news in- stead of 'noos.' Why, she had never been taught to breathe properly"
 "Are there many ladies who are study ing in this way?"
 "Yes, large number. Some are go- ing to Europe and wish to acquire ele- gant English. Others were poor in childhood and youth, and late in life find themselves enormously rich. All they need to fit them for new social posi- tion is education. They are as humble as little children when they come to me, and will spend hours at home, boring over grammars and histories. One sweet-faced lady came to me dressed like 8 princess. What branches dc you wish to learn P asked. All ot them,' she said, for don't know noth ing.' That lady can go into the best society now, and no one would discover any lack of education.
 "What do you read to them ?"
 Anything they wish philosophy modern and ancient history, books o general information travels and science.
 "And these ladies do not meet il classes" ?"
 'No, my lessons are private. My pu pills do not see each other, and I never mention their names."
 At this moment a matronly lady witt an intelligent face, and pile of schoo books, climbed the stairs and thu teacher excused herself to give con versational lesson.
Connecticut western news., 1881-11-02
Our New War Vessels.

Our naval authorities decline to recom- mend the building of any armored ves- sells. The ironclad fleets of other na- tions are looked upon as costly expert ments which have not yet stood the test of actual naval warfare on large scale. The vessels we are about to build are intended to run away from armored ves- sells, not to fight them but they will be useful for conveying transports and pro- tecting what few ships we have from privateers. Our reliance in war to pro feet our sea-coast cities will be placed upon earthworks and torpedoes at pres ent we have neither guns nor ships worthy the name.
Connecticut western news., 1881-11-02
New York Amusement :.

"Esmeralda is the name of the new play al the Madison Square Theatre. It has been written by Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett, the author of "That Lass O Lowrie's," |" Ha- wort s." etc., and will be as great a success as Hazel Krke."
 At Haverlys Fifth Avenue Theatre the cele- brated comedians, Robson an1 Crane, will ap- pear in Shakespeare's immortal " Twelfth Night, or What You Will" Be sure and see it.
 The Metropolitan Casino, Broadway, corner 41st street, has jumped, as it were, into popu- lar favor under the management of Mr. Gil. moro. "Ohvette" drew large houses the past two weeks. Lies Cloches de Cornville will be played this week with strong cast.
Connecticut western news., 1881-11-02
Barnum in the Clothing Business.

Not P. T., but Barnum & Son, 196 l95 and 200 Chatham Square, New York, where may be seen the largest stock of ready-made Clothing and Cloths to be found in this country. Their show rooms are more than one-fourth of an acre Ill extent; their immense stock ranges from the cheapest to the most expensive fabrics, and are fashioned and made only by skilled workmen. It is astonishing how cheaply stylish, dur able suit can be obtained. Like their namesake, the snowman, their motto is the best for the least money. A visit to their immense establishment always pays. Go and see it.
Connecticut western news., 1881-11-02

AN OLD PRoFL1aATE.-John K. Ben
 nett, after living reputably to the age of sixty-five, at Bloomfield, Ind, suddenly
 changed his sedate ways to those of profigacy. In four years he sinfully squandered $25, 900, and about week ago found himself penniless. His neigh bors did not think poverty sufficient punishment for his bad conduct, so they formed 8 mob, took him out of bed, tied him to tree and logged him inhumanly.
Connecticut western news., 1881-11-02
To COnsumptIves.

"GoIden Medical Discovery" is & concentra- ted, potent alterative or blood-cleansing rem edy, that wins golden opinions from all who use it for any humor, from the common pim- pie, blotch, or eruption, to the formidable scrofulous swelling, or ulcer. Internal fever, soreness and ulceration yield to it's benign in lous affection of the lungs, may, in its early stages, be cured by free use of this God given remedy. See article on consumption and its treatment in Part III. of the Worlds Dispen sary Dime Series of pamphlets; costs two stamps postpaid. Address WORLDS DIsPENsARY MED1' CAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N. Y,
Connecticut western news., 1881-11-02

A LONDON journal thinks that when women begin to work they will smoke also. The London journal is off its base, as Shakespeare says. In this country when women work it is their husbands who do the smoking. The women don't get time. And the men couldn't afford it if their wives didn't work.-NorristolOn HeraLd ...--
Connecticut western news., 1881-11-02
Knox, the Halter,

Broadway, corner Fulton street, and Fifth Avenue Hotel, is the U. s. agent for Dents Celebrated Kid Gloves, of which he keeps the entlre assortment, from the finest dress kid to the warmest Driving Gloves. He is also agent for Martins unequaled umbrellas. The as- sortment is the finest in this country, with prices ranging from $5 to $50.
 Purchasers can rely upon the fact that everything he sells, from boys hat to a seal-skin robe, will be the best there is to be had in this or any other country.
Connecticut western news., 1881-11-02

Nor GUnTY.-The evidence against St. Louis criminal was so conc lusive that his counsel made no speech in his defence, knowing that nothing could be said 1n his favor. This proved 8 lucky course, for one of the jurors re- fused to convict, saying that the pris- oner must be innocent, else his lawyer would have spoken for him.
Connecticut western news., 1881-11-02
KAHoKA. Mo Feb. g. 1880,

KAHOKA, Mo Feb. y, IS0U,
 purchased five bottles of your Hop Bitters of Bishop X Co.,, last fall, for my daughter, and am well pleased with the Bitters. They did her more good than all the medicine she has taken for six years. VIM. I. MCCLURE.
 The above is from very reliable farmer, whose daughter was in poor health for seven or eight years, and could obtain no relief until she used Hop BiGtors She is now in as good health any person in the country. We have large sale, and they are making remark able cures, w. H. BISHOP & Go.
Connecticut western news., 1881-11-02

CARPETS Great reduction. The low prices of carpets are drawing crowds of ment, where the motto is small profits and large sales.
 SHEPPARD KNAPP, 189 and 191 Sixth avenue, COT. 18th Street, New York.
Connecticut western news., 1881-11-02
rERIEF who was called upon to levy

A SHERIFF who was called upon to levy upon variety actors effects in Phlla- delphia the other day found that they consisted of pair of side whiskers val ued at fifty cents and a whistle worth ten cents. The actor claimed the bene- fit of the three hundred dollar exemp- tion law. and saved his "effect B."
Connecticut western news., 1881-11-02

A GROUP of superstitious folks are talking over charms, amulets, fetiches and the subject of luck generally. '' An old uncle of mine," says one of them, finally, "when he died bequeathed me a talisman, thanks to which I nave always got along well in the world. y "And it was ?" "Fifty thousand a O