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Connecticut western news., 1884-12-10
He was Nearly Drowned.

During his boyhood days Governor Richard J. Oglesby, of Illinois, came very near being drowned. In company with friends some dayL ago he told his experience in the water. He said: "When was boy was bathing with some friends and got beyond my depth and was unable to swim. I had heard that when person Ill the water goes down third time he drowns. I counted distinctly the number of tinies I sank, and when I started down third time I said to myself, Here goes the third and last time; now am dead Every event of my life passed before me with vivid distincfness, but without creating any peculiar feeling. 1 saw them go by as if they we're swift moving panorama. I was dead. knew that I was dead, and sweeter death one cannot die. My consciousness suddenly departed, and I died without struggle or pain" He was rescued immediately after touching bottom the third time, and after work ing with him for nearly an hour life was restored
 MORN, THE DETECTIvE.-A dispatch from Paris says that M. Morin, who was shot by Mne Clovis Hugues, suffers the most acute agony. His brain is on fire, and he utters piercing shrieks all night long. He drinks milk, cognac and rum with great avidity. His left hand is tied to his side to prevent him from tearing the bandages from bis head, His right arm is paralyzed.
Connecticut western news., 1884-12-10
Reception from 10 until l2 o'clock, lGi West 32d street.
this card:

The guests filled the pews of Mt. Oi- vet Church an hour before the arrival of the bridal party. Tue edi6ce was brilliantly lightsd and decorated. A car. pet was stretched from the church door to the curbst Jne. Many of the ladies were in evening toilet, with feathers and flowers in their hair. The ushers wore swallow-tail coats and white kid gloves, and did their part admirably as masters Js ceremonies.
 Several hymns were sung impromptu by the congregation before tho arrival of the carriages which brought the bridal party. At given signal, at 9:30, the singing of "Roll, Jordan, Roll, ceased aud Menda'ssohn's "Weld:ng March" swcled cut triumphauuy from the orgaI loft
 The bridal procession entered, and walked with grace and dignity up tho aisle in the following order: The first bridesmaid, Miss Sarah Heath, and the first groomsmau, MT. Eddie Gibson; the second bridesmaid, Miss Hattie Heath, and the second groomsman, Mir. Montgomery Jones; tue bride and groom. The Rev. Daniel Wisher, the pastor of Mount Olivet Church, awaited the party at the chancel end of the church, standing where the communion table, in lieu of an altar, is placed in Baptist churches. The semi-circle was formed by the bridal party, the bride and groom in the centre. There was no confusion or lack of self-possession in a single person. MT. Wisher read the old English marriage service with clear and distinct voice. The wedding ring was placed on the brides finger with the usual form of "With this ring I thee wed, and with all my worldly goods I thee endow."
 The brides dress was of white satin rhadames, profusely trimmed with Va'encienncs lace. The entire tablier, or front breadth, was of lace. Her veil was of tulle. Sue wore wreath Of orange blossoms. Her ornaments were gold and pearl earrings, bracelets, and necklace. Her gloves and slippers were white kid; her bouquet was of white bridal roses. The bridesmaids, sisters, wore dresses of white yelling, trimmed with hounces, cascades, aud frills of Moreaque lace; white kid slippers and glovea, snd white ostrich tips in their hair. Their ornaments were gold bracelets and lace pins at the throat. All of the dresses, including the brides, were high in the neck and long sleeyed, rich lace rufIles as tue wrists, and fitted to mar vel. showing the undoubted work of an artistic French dressmal1er. The groom and b's attendants wore full evening dress coats, trousers and waistcoats to match, and white kid gloves.
 The reception at the house of the bride lasted from 10 to 12 a. m. The presents were many and tasteful.
Connecticut western news., 1884-12-10
Starving to Death.

At recent meeting of the St, Peters burg Health Committee some state meuts were made which throw a curious light on the Russian hospital authorities and nurses. Prof. Rolkin, the Emperor's special-physiciau, and one of the finest Russian scientific authorities, speaking of the large death rate in the St. Peters burg hospitals, said: 1T have come to the conclusion that the patients die mostly from weakness, for with their daily allowance of thirteen or fourteen copecks they cannot even buy a pound of beef for froth. In addition to this, the nurses, who are very badly paid, steal the food of the patients whenever they can" Considerable surprise is also sometimes expressed in St. Petersburg society at the rapid growth of wealth amongst hospital authorities,
Connecticut western news., 1884-12-10
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN B0YS.
The Opportunities the Boy of To-Day fIns
 Over the Other Hoy.
As to the difference between city Q

As to the difference between city and country boys it lies entirely in the train | ing. The farmers son may have the most intelligence as a child, but natural intelligence must be trained and culti- vated or 1t becomes low cunning instead of wisdom. The country boy has a dis trict school, run in almost any fashion, while the city boy has graded schools l conducted on the wisest system. So | long as he is kept in the country the farmers boy has no show at all compared to his friend in town in the matter of education.
 We look at mans personal deport- ment before we test his intellectual abili- | ties. The farmers son has no associates outside of his own class. The semi-soh- tary life of the farm has few refining in- fuences. The work must be done whether or no, and farm-workers cannot expect time 10 cultivate song or music. l He is not brought into contact at church socials, parties, lodges, lyceums, etc., with the refined and educated. He grows up in his ways and he remains 1 thus. While the social condition of the American farmer is immeasurably su- perior to that of any similar class in any country on earth, it is not what it could be made or what it will be fifty years 1 hence.
 And now, my boy, says M. Quad, 1 who is lelling the story, let me say to you that no matter what State you live in or what avocation you intend to pursue, you have advantages which you may not fully comprehend. There are no social barriers to keep you down. An honest, truthful, respectable boy or man can step right to the front without capital. His merits are recognized and rewarded. You have advantages over the boy of twenty, ten, or even five years ago. Every progressive step in 1 the country's history helps the boy as well as the man. Twenty years ago the money of the country was handled by men whose gray hairs were supposed to be proofs of honesty, and the business was in the hands of men past 40. To- day the country is giving the boys gold en chances. They are put at the day books and ledgers, at the cash desks. in banks and postoffices, in positions Of trust and responsibility everywhere, and the active business IS in the hands of men between twenty-five and forty. But for the boys who are taking an active part in business to-day the wheels would move slowly. You have the advantages and opportunities; if you miss them it Is your own fault.
Connecticut western news., 1884-12-10
CHRISTMAS BOUGHS.

Thou, Oh, pine tree, signing pine Give me of thy tresses fine Give to me, that may weave Garlands for the blessed eve. These, i'll many an arch and loop, From the rafters we will droop; Twinkling taperS there shall be Mid thy branches, gentle tree; Meath the charmed m'stleoe Thou shalt see the dancers go; Sound of flute and viol soft, Floating to thee up aloft. Old and young shall hold thee dear, Summer green in winter drear, Though the guests shall fit away, These, thy boughs, for many 8 day, Many day and many night, Through the season dim and white, b. Shall upon our walls be seen. Incense-breathing, sweet and clean, Bid me take thy locks, and weave Garlands for the blessed eve, Then the pine tree bowed her head, And her fragrant tresses shed; Take them if thou wilt, and weave Garlands for the blessed eve, Take them, but forbear to fright Any tender eff or sprite, Genius of the forest side, That among my boughs may hide. Harm them not, when they shalt fit Through the wreaths which thou has knit Count them not malicious spies, Who will watch, with curious eyes, The blithe dancers in their round, Whirled on eddies of sweet sound. Be not vexed if thou should'st hear Mimic voices, small and clear, Airy whispers, muffled daughters, Up among the wreathed rafters Harmless spirits are they all; Give them shelter in thy hall Till the winters power be broken, Till the spring hath sent token. Then the faded garlands throw On the dying brands, and 10 ! Still and light, the elfin brood Hasten to the budding wood!
 EDITH M. THOMAS.
Connecticut western news., 1884-12-10
Corn HuSking.

The corn-held IS the support or the pioneer. It not only feeds his family, but his horse, OK, sheep and hog. Nothing equals it as provender and pro- vision--not wheat, nor rye, nor barley, nor even the potato. The pioneers of Kentucky. who emigrated from the Middle States, hungered for peaches and apples. They made patch in the centre of the corn-field, so as not to be discovered by depredators, and planted it with water-melons and musk.melons. These gratified, if they did not satisfy, the craving for peaches. In some out of-the.way corner the pioneer had a turnip- patch, which provided him with a substitute for apples During the winter evenings pieces of hickory bark were thrown on the fire, and the bright blaze supplied tho place of candles. The family gathered about it, scraped and ate the juicy turnips, cracked nuts, and munched the wild grapes swectened by the frost
 But corn was their stan of fife. As soon as the grains were half-grown, the daily feast of green corn began, which was served in the form of roasted oars. When the grains had become too hard for "roasting.ears, but not too hard to pound or grind, they were grated on a tin grater. Tho pulp thus produced was cooked and eaten with milk.
 As soon as the corn became ripe and dry it was pounded into hominy or ground into coarse meal. A large block of wood was turned into mortar by burning. An iron wedge. used for split ling rails, became pestle, by fixing it 10 wooden handle The corn was thrown into the hominy-block, and tho amall boy developed his muscle by pounding it. Meal wns produced by haud-mill, which the small boy was also expected to turn.
 The pioneers made a frolic out of tho work. When the ears of corn had been gathered and heaped into n large pile, the neighbors were notified that on certain night there would be a 'corn- husking." All of them came, for the husling was a frolic as well as au affair of mutual assistance. The method of proceeding Is thus described by the son of n Kentucky pioneer:
 "As the guests arrived, the green quart whiskey-bottle, stopped with n cob. was handed around. Two boys were elected captains. They paced the pile md fixed the spot where the driy. ing.rail should be placed, On the toss ing of a chip, one side of which had been spit upon, depended the choice of piles and the first choice in selecting huskera.
 "rhe captains placed themselves on each side of the dividing-rail, and the huskers began. Each party stroye to finish husking before it's rival.
 "It was lawful to shorten ono pile and lenethen the other, by sliding the rail forward or backward, provided it could be done without detection. The struR- gle was fierce, and boys sometimes learned that competition is the mother of lyiug, cheating md broila.
 "At the close, the victorious captain, mounted on the shoulders of his stout. est men, was carried around in triumph. Then came the supper, on which the women had been employed"
Connecticut western news., 1884-12-10

AWAY To Do TT.-A good way to get Abelard's measure for the Christmas slippers is to tell him that you have made bet with the hateful thing next door that he has the smallest feet in the ward. Another great scheme is to an chor the dog in the path from the front gate and make Abe walk across tue lawn in the snow. Then in the morning you can go out aud rope in the hoof prints with a clothes line, and construct the poloshes outdoors if you wish.
Connecticut western news., 1884-12-10

VERY MAD. The Lswistown (Me. ) Journal intimates that when a young convert arose in the meeting of the Sal vation Army at Portland one day last week, and said he had been "a dreadful bad man." it sounded well enough; but when his wife remarked, shortly after ward, that before her husband was con- verted "he was about the meanest man that ever lived" 1t made him very mad indeed.
Connecticut western news., 1884-12-10

GRANTS PENSION. - MT mltchenis bill to pension General Grant intro. duced into the United States Senate, will give the veteran si0, ,000.to start with H it becomes law, aud 5000 per year during the remainder of his existence. It is claimed that the sum of S250, 900 raised for him by the rich men of Amer ica few years ago was 80 badly invest ed that very little income is at present derived from ih
Connecticut western news., 1884-12-10

SHoT.-The Russian colonel, Aschen- brenner, who was recently condemned to death for being a Nihilist and after ward pardoned, has been shot in the fortress of Scalusselbourg for having boxed the ears of surgeon in the ar1nx-
Connecticut western news., 1884-12-10
HE WILKINS-HARDING WEDDING
4 society Event In Our Best CoIored sociaI
 Circles.

Circles.
 From the New York Sun.l The Mount Olivet Colored Baptist Church was the scene of one of the most brilliant weddings of the season in col ored society in New York. The invita-. tions Several hundred) were sent out two weeks in advance, and read as fol- lows:
 ........-- .....--.......- -...-......ss Your presence is requested at the mar: :ridge ceremony of
 ANNIE WILKINS
 to
 PETER HARpING,
 Wednesday evening. Nov. 26. 1884 at 9i5 o'clock. at Mount oliypt Baptist. :Clurch, West Filth-third street. ........-.--,...... ..-.............s This was printed on fine paper, and seventy-five of the invitations enclosed this card:
Connecticut western news., 1884-12-10

most radical legis'a,ion consistent with the restraints ul tho constitution, and recommends that Congress assume nhs0laic political cons trol uf the Territory uf Utah and nroyfdo for tho appointment uf commissioners with such Governmental powers aa in its Judgment may justly and wisely be put into their hands
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Connecticut western news., 1884-12-10

The President concurs with the Secretary of the Interior in advising the rep al of the Pre- omption law the enactment of statutes resoy- ing the present legal complications touching lapscd grants to railroad companies, and tho funding of the debt of the several Pacific rail- roads under such guaranty as shall efIoctually secure it's ultimate payment
 PoLyaAMY
 He believes that if polygamy can be sup- pressed in Utah by law 4 can only hs by the
Connecticut western news., 1884-12-10

The report of the Postmaster General, he says, discipsos the gratifying fact that the loss of postal revenues during the last year from the reduction in letter postage Co two cents has been less than cNpected-only s2,275,OO0 This he considers a trustworthy indication that the revenue will poon be restored to its formeI volume by the natural iner ase of scaled cor respondence. He apiIuyes the recommpnda' tion of the postmasteE-Ci9neralt that the unit oi weight with lirst-class mail matter should b, one ounce instead of oup-half ounce, as it nov is. and recommends a reduct.on of postage uf drop letters to one cent He also recommend an extension of the free delivery system.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1884-01-17

THE TEsT or THE NATIONAL wELTLEE ~ THE fsTELLI-
aEscE AND PBoREaiTI or THE TAhhER.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1884-01-17

WHAT DRAINAGE DoEs-The late
John II. Klippart condenses the ad-
vantages OF tile drainage under the
following twelve heads;
!. The drainage removes stsgnant
waters from the surface.
2. 1t removes surplus water from
under the surface.
3. It lengthens the seasons.
I. It deepcns the soil.
s. Il warns the soil.
6. IL equalizcs the temperature OF
the soil during the season Of growth.
I. IL carries down soluble sub
stances 10 the roots Of plants.
s. Il prevents ''heaving out" or
"freezing out"
.. Il prevents injury from drought.
10. It improves the quality and
quantity of the crop.
III. IL increases the effects Of ma
nurcs.
-. Il prevents rust in wheat and
rot In potatoes,
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1884-01-17

norwr WoEEIv1 ATfLU TREES.
a statement is given in some o.
The papers, on the authority Of Har-
rison Wicr, that q tree Of the Early
Strawberry tn O. decline was restored
20 handsome vig7r by grating it
aith the hagly aud free growing
Dlchcss Of O'denbureh. In another
Instance the same sort grated on IN
unfayorablc stock, grew badly and
gave poor fruit. Several other exam.
pies, quoted from English practice,
gave various results, some succcssful
and others unfnvorablc. Expert.
mcnts Of this sort are interesting,
and If extensively performed may
lead to valuable results. Some fruits
arc considerably affected in quality
by the stocks on which they are
worked, but the identity Of the varie.
ty is always maintained in the same
way that good and bad soils or cul
ture will affect the quality without
changing the sort.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1884-01-17

FRosr ~ THE CELLAR.-While il
is true that all kinds of fruit and
vegetables will keep better in a cellar
with the temperature as near freezing
as may be without injury, it is also
desirable that there be proper protec-
tion afforded 10 prevent the entrance
Of frost when there is a season Of
protractcd and severe cold. Without
some protection, at such times frost
is liable 70 enter unswares, and do
much mischief 10 both fruit and vege-
tables. In olden times it was be-
lieved to be necessary to "bank up
the house" with earth, but this prac-
tice has given way to one equally as
effective and much easier, and that
is by the use of leaves. Set boards
or planks up on their edges, little
distance from the underpinning, sup
ported by stakes driven in the ground,
and then cover all the intervening
space as conpactly as possible with
leaves, and all the protection neces-
sary will be afforded. III the cellar
becomes too warm At any time the
temperature can be reduced by ven-
tilators when cold weather Ii zE~
preaching, rather than 10 take chGnees
without protcction.-N. +. FarmSr.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1884-01-17
Applying Sand to Grass Land.

Those who have meadow land that
has been drained and seeded down 10
the better qualities of grasses, often
find 1t necessary 10 apply a dressing
Of sand experience teaching that II
very much improves the condition Of
tue grass roots and increases the crop
of grass sometimes quite as much
as dressing of manure. The reason
why this Is so, few stop to inquire.
Tho application of sand to a mead.
ow often accomplishes a double pur.
pose. First, 1t lightens up the soil
and gives the water a chance to drain
off, and second, it furnishes silica TO.
the grass, which Is necessary TO
strengthen the stalk.
Meadow land that is composed en-
tirely Of partially decomposed vege.
table material. settles together some
times so closely that water will not
readily pass through it, except in
small streams. This is very unfavor.
able to the growth OF any crop that
the farmer may desire TO grow. Tn.
less there are numerous passageways
for both air and water, the roots of
plants fail to get the material neces-
sary for their growth.
In reclaiming meadow land the first
effort is TO drain off the surplus
water; ditches are dug low enough
to draw the water, perhaps two feet
below the surface but If the mead
ow be composed entirely Of decayed
vegetation, advanced TO just that
stage which makes it so compact that
the water can not pass through IL, for
some time after the bitches are dog
the water fails to readily drain of,
cxccp, near the banks OF the ditches.
Such land needs a few inches Of sand
10 bring il into a favorable condition
for vegetable growth. When ii can
bc done without too much expense.
the application Of sand will be much
more beneficial if mixed with four or
five inches iu depth Of the soil, bc.
cause by mixing the sand with the
muck it secure q combination of ma
tsrial, that is highly favorable 20
rapid decomposition. thus soon bring
ing the soil into that state which en-
couraccs rapid growth Of grass
While surface application is not as
good, it is often beneficial. especially
if a good dressing Of manure is ap-
piled at the same time. and . liberal
OF grass seed sown and well
narrowed in.
The winter season is the most fav.
orahle time to apply sand to low
land because time Is worth less. and
the meadows are frozen so that full
loads can he carried over 10 without
danger Of cutting the land up.-Mar
sao.mr.''s P'augim1n.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1884-01-17

AR. SAMUEL M. SHOEMAKER, OF
Baltimore county, has at his farm,
"BOrnside," in Green Spring Valley,
the following high-priced cattle :
The bull, Forget Me-Not, cost S2,I5O;
Princess I'd, $4.s5O; Queen OF the
farm, $4,000; Khedive Primrose,
s5,l5); st. Clementine, $4,000, and
Miss MuiFets and Butterfly, which
cost something less.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1884-01-17
Gleanings.

NDfAN"HDNAShb fA WIZ NffSLf y
Home Journal says: "The cold frame
is the best possible appliance for
forcing early cabbage and, used the
lst of February, the best for toma-
toes. For the latter about six inches
of fresh manure (stable) should be
placed at The bottom Of the bed.
Covered with glass or strong, heavy
brown cotton with oil on IL, the seed
will vege,ate very rapidly and the
plants grow we'll. On extra cold days
and nights cover the bed with straw,
hay, old carpet or anything else Give
sunshine on all clear days"
No farm should be without its ice.
house. Not only il ice indispensable
in the absence Of a cool spring house
in summer for having nice milk and
butter, but for keeping all kinds Of
fresh meats, fish, etc. But in cutting
ice during the winter remember that
water in freezing does not free itself
from impurities. Better gather no ice
than store impure ice.
The culture Of fruit will pay you
hundred. fold in health and enjoyment,
and make your home, small though it
may be, large in the bounties which
nature will provide.
Cultivate the corn not only to mel
low the soil but also TO make it un-
necessary that the plants should
share their food with weeds.
The richer the "keep" Of live stock
the richer the manure. A pile of
good manure is not, therefore, TO be
had from a halEstarvcd herd.
A farmer who has tested five differ.
cnt varieties OF peas, according 10
the catalogue from which be made his
selection. last spring, now finds that
there is not the slightest difference in
ans Of them. In carliness, manner
Of growth, height Of plant, length Of
pods, number OF peas in pod--in
fact, In every particular. the alleged
different varieties proved TO be one
and the same. The farmer thus vic
timized perlinenily asks: Have seed
men the right to give new snd catch
ing names TO old varieties and 20 be-
wilder and mislcad tho public by Of
raring the same article under Eve dif-
fsrcut names ;''-N y. Erguiscr
Veal should be white. Gne and fat.
The kidneys should be full Of tat.
When veal is srei.or ycllowish it is not
good. Good veal must be two months
old If younger than this The meat is
jn-lpiI and habby il older than two
months the meat becomes hard.
4 good insectic.dc forgardenplants
is made by boiling four ounces OF
quass,a in a gallon Of water, and ad-
ding two OF three ounces Of soft soap,
diiuling as may be necessary. SO as TO