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Connecticut western news., 1884-09-10

TIE FARE STUNTS Us.-As to the distance of 93, ,OOO, 900 miles to the sun, it may help us to realize it to remembe that at the speed attained by the limite d express on our railroads a train which had left the sun for the earth when the Mayfower sailed from Delfhaven with the Pilgrim Fathers, and which ran at that rate day and night, would in 1884 still be journey of some years away fromr it's terrestrial station. The fare, at the customary rates, it may be remarked, would be rather over $2, 800, 900, so that it is clear that we should need both money and leisure for that journey.
Connecticut western news., 1884-09-10
Sitting Bulps Narrow Escape.

An attempt was made at the Grand Opera House, in St. Paul, on Wednesday night to as sassinate Sitting Bull as he was leaving the unknown nen suddenly drew a pistol and, without raising it, aimed in at the great chief, but his companion knocked the weapon down before it could be discharged. Both men followed the Indians out, but nA further attempt on their lives was made Sitting Bull is now constantly guarded, even in the hotel, 8 guard being placed at his door. He is giving exhibitions with company of Indians through the West>
Connecticut western news., 1884-09-10
Hardened Liver.

Five years ago l broke down with kidney and liver complaint and rheumatism.
 Since then have been unable to be about at nll My liver became hard like woods my limbs Were pufIcd up and filled with water.
 All the bod physicians ngroed that nothing could cure mo 1 resolved to try Hop mtters havo u~d seven bottles; the hardness has case; otherwise ! would have been now ln my grave ]. w. MoRrY, Buffalo, October |, 1881.
Connecticut western news., 1884-09-10
Yoans NIcni-Rend ThIs.

TIE voLrAIc BELT O., of Marshall, Mich, offer to send their celebrated ELECTRO YoLrAIc BELT and other ELECTRIC APPI1AaoEs on trial for thirty days, to men (young or old) afflicted with nervous debility, loss of vitality and man. matism, neuralgia, paralysis, and many other diseases. Complete restoration 10 health, vigor and manhood guaranteed No risk is in- cured, as thirty days trial ia allowed. Write them at once for illustrated pamphlet free,
Connecticut western news., 1884-09-10
THE PAPER TRADE.
A Rise In the Price of White Paper Feared
 by the Stock Dealers.

A meeting of the paper stock importing trade was held in New York to take action in regard to the order of the Secretary of the Treasury prohibiting the importation of rags. About 40 firms were represented, It was stated that an enforcement of the order for 30 days would make rags scarce, and would cause decided rise in the price. The case was declared to be alarming, and 8 committee was ordered to be sent at once to Washington to see what can be done.
Connecticut western news., 1884-09-10

What we learn with pleasure we never forget n-Alfred Mercier. The following is 6 case in point: 'I paid out hundreds of dollar without receiving any benefit, says Mrs Elm fly Rhoads, of McBrides, Mich. f1 had fe male complaints, especially dragging down, for over six years. Dr. R. V. Pierce's Favor it's Prescription did me more good than any medicine 1 ever took I advise every sick lady to take it. And so do we. It never disap- points it's patrons. Druggists sell it
Connecticut western news., 1884-09-10

are the records of some of the cures of con sumption effected by that most wonderful remedy-Dr Pierce's "Golden Medical Dis. covery.n Thousands of grateful men and women, who have been snatched almost from the very jaws of death, can testify that con sumption, in it's early stages, is no longer in curable. The Discovery has no equal as q pee toral and alternative, and the most obstinate affections of the throat and lungs yield to ite power. All druggists
Connecticut western news., 1884-09-10
The Record stim Good.

Jay-Eye-See failed to beat Maud S.'s noted record, at Prospect Park, Brooklyn. Over ten thousand people assembled to witness the ef- forts of the Western horse. The day was good and the track in splendid order. Jay-Eye-See trotted mile in 2:121S against strong wind. Phallas trotted a mile in 2:1716. There was great disappointment over the result.
Connecticut western news., 1884-09-10

THERE WAS a time when Egyptians took pride in keeping the mummies of their ancestors out of the hands of im- pious infidels, but specimens can now be openly bought for S25 to a S10O, those withwell authenticated pedigrees being the most valuable.
Connecticut western news., 1884-09-10
THE FRANCO.CHINEsE WAR,
WAR DECLARED.

It is rumored at Shanghai that China has formally declared war against France, and has notified Japan of the fact. The French GUS toms officials of Canton have left that city. The Viceroy fears that an attack will be made upon the Rogue forts. An official reward has been offered for the heads of all Frenchmen. A French war ship has arrived at Hong Kong to protect the French merchant marlne,
Connecticut western news., 1884-09-10
Color Your Hutter,

Farmers that try to sell white butter arc all of the opinion that dairying does not pay. Improved Butter Color, and market their butter in perfect condition, they would still get good prices, but 1t will not pay to make any but the best in color and quality This color is used by all tho leading creRmeries and dairymen, and is sold by druggists and merchants,
Connecticut western news., 1884-09-10

SLow.-'fPa," said & little boy looking up from a newspaper, "what is meant by a slow trackT" GA slow track, my son." replied the old man, who is something of a sportsman, lis track on which the horse falls to beat the record"
Connecticut western news., 1884-09-10

and bring malaria dyspepsia, biliousness, tor pidity of liver and a train of kindred maladiee. Fortunately Kldney-Wort is at hand. It may be had of the nearest druggist and will purify the system, correct the stomach and bowels, stimulate the liver and kidneys to healthy ao- tion, remove all poisonous humors and make you feel like a new man. As a spring medicine, tonic and blood Purifier it has no equal.
Connecticut western news., 1884-09-10

John Kuhn. Ot Lafayette Ind. had q verT narrow escape from death. This is his own story "ons year ago was in the lAst stages of Consumption. Our best physicians gave my oAae up. l finally got 90 low that doctor said could not live twenty four houra. My friends then purchased for me bot tlo of Dr. wm. Halls BAlsAm for the Lungs. I Amrow fin perfect health. having used no other
Connecticut western news., 1884-09-10

A natural oil, cleanly, one that win not be- come rancid, one that is penetrating, one that combines all these qualities Is Carboline, the most elegant hair-dreSser and reStorer.
Connecticut western news., 1884-09-10

however large, speedily and painlessly cured without knife, caustic or salve. Send six cents in stamps for pamphlet, references and reply. Worlds Dispensary Medical Associa- tion, 66S Main street, Buffalo, N. Y.
 RECOMMEND 10 those suffering with Hay Fever, Ely's Cream Balm. have tried nearly all the remedies and give this a decided preference. It gave me immediate relief.-OT T, STEPHENs Hardware Merchant Ithaca, N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1884-09-10
u.urx,. e.rhoIts a.Ix.,

The Best salve in tho world for cuts. Bruises. Sores. Ulcers Salt Rheum, retter ChApped Hands, ChilblAins. Corns and all kinds of shn Eruptions. etc. Get Henry's Carbolic Ralys. ali otheu are but limitations Price 25 cents.
 FoR BPKoIAL RATES for advertising in this paper, npply 10 Inc pu biishor Of the paper UaT.
Connecticut western news., 1884-09-10
lsRouah on TooThnehr.p

Instant relief for neuralgia, toothache, face ache. Ask for "Rough on Toothaohe" 1b& 25o.
 WHY suffer longer from Catarrh, Hay-Fever, and cold in the HeAd2 sure cure is Ely Cream Balm. It is not liquid or snuff, and is easily applied Fifty cents
Connecticut western news., 1884-09-10

A NEW form of duel has lately been adopted in Mexico The aggrieved party challenges his opponent to ride on the Mexican Central Railroad.
Connecticut western news., 1884-09-10

A coRRKsPoNDENT asks in an exchange if it is proper to dance with married lady when her husband is looking on. We should think it depended to some extent on the husbands size.
Connecticut western news., 1884-09-10

THERE are twenty-eight direct heirs to the succession to the British throne.
Connecticut western news., 1884-09-10
prelty Women.

Ladies who would retain freshness and vi yacity. Try "Wells' Health Renewer.n
Connecticut western news., 1884-09-10
Poverty and Suffering.

"I was dragged down with debt, poverty and suffering for ycars, caused by a sick family and largo bills for doctoring.
 "I was completely discouraged, untn one year ago, by the advice of my pastor, com menocd using Hop Bitteru, and in one month we were all well and nono of ms have seen a sick day since, and l want to say Co al poor men, you can keep your families well a year with Hop Bitters for loss thnn ono doctorE visit will cost I know hN-A WoNErNa- MAN.
 txS- None genuine without a bunch of green Hops on the white label. Shun all tho vile, poisonous stun with "Hop" or "HopaA in their name.
Connecticut western news., 1884-09-10

LYDIA F. PINKHAM's Vegetable Compound is a sure cure for kidney complaints.
Connecticut western news., 1884-09-10
RernnrIInhln Racnpo-

PUBLIC speakers and singers use Pisos Cure for hoarseness and weak luneR
Connecticut western news., 1884-09-10

WHEN did Ruth treat Boaz badly ? when she pulled his ears and trod on his corn.
Connecticut western news., 1884-09-10

If you are losing your grip on life, try ''wella' Health Renewer." Goes direct to weak spotE
Connecticut western news., 1884-09-10
Stranger ihnn EIrtinn

TuE steAlthy moth has begun flying In clothes closets and boudoirs
Connecticut western news., 1884-09-10
sRouEh on Itch.
Come. Gentle snrInn.

'Rough on Itohn cures humors, eruptiona, ring-worm, letter, salt rheum, chilblainA.
Connecticut western news., 1884-09-10
Pile Tnmorn

DoS'r inhAle hot air or fumes of any acid.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-05-15
Curing Cheese.

Ever, rise and fall in the warmth Of IN.
room in which cheese is curing warps and
lmpairs the development of favor and caus-
IS an extra shrinkage Of weight. Moisture
is essential TO rapid curing and 10 the form
alton of favor. Dry air and much light
are Objectionable. We have found the bes,
curing in dark. close rooms. and as damp as
they could be on account of mould. 1t
was this that led 10 our little experiment in
curing cheese in boxes, which, BY the way.
has proved a perfect success. We have
Just cut one Of the cheeses so cured, now
about six months old, and find the curing
perfect-all that could be desired-and it
was so considered Ly an expert who hap
pened TO be present when it was cut.
Though SKINNED at the rate Of pound of
butter from fifty pounds of milk, the favor
is perfectly clean and quite full and nutty,
like that of well made whole milk cheese,
and would easily be mistaken for such by
the average consumer. II is greatly superb
or to those cured on the open shelf. The
result has proved % favorable We propose
TO experiment further another year, and
hope others will 10 so tool National Lire
Stock Journal.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-05-15
Fruit Jellies.

We often see DISPLAYED il MANY grocer,
stores tumbler, ~ jeilic- bearing different
lahels. such cufrant. plum. raspberry.
strawberry. etc. and offered for sale al a
price that should a. once hc sufficirn; 70 put
the attracted purchaser on his guard a. 10
'hc.r character. In MANY. ma, most cases.
the, do not contain a parricl, Of the fruit.
he name Of which the, hear upon their la
he's. but ar al made from apple parin.>
These parinss are mos,i, bought from those
aho make a business Of drv!n. apples for
Hintef use. and. together With the cores.
are packed IN barrels and shipped 70 be jcl-
i maker. " no stores them aaay till wanted.
In the m, aniimr they undergo fermentation
and putrefaction. and ii this condition iook
more ike ,Wiil than food for human heinss
After THIS they are converted into jcl, b,
boiling and adding sugar. This jeil, !, the
stock from which the ,ariously named je!-
lies are made. the process being simply to
color them TO correspond with the fruit
whose Substance they are supposed to Tee.
and then favor them with fraudulent essen
ces.- III. Catcrer
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-05-15
Sickness a Disgrace.
BEVERAGES AND DRUGS THE GREAT FOE OF
HEALTH

Dr. Felix l.. Oswald, in the Popular Sea-
eHce Monthly, saws: "!All bodily ailments
are more or less urgent appeals for help.
nor can We doubt in what that help may
consist. The more We fully understand the
nature of any disease, the more clearly we
see that the discovery Of the cause means
the discovery of the cure. Many sicknesses
are caused BY poisons fois,ed upon the sys-
tenn under the names Of tones. beverages
or remedial drugs tn. only cure is 10 es-
chew the poison; others by habits more
or less al variance with the health-aws of
nature; 10 cure such we have 10 reform our
habits. There is nothing accidental and
rarely ANYTHING inevitable about a disease
We can safely assume that nine out Of ten
complaints have been caused and can be
cured by the sufferers Tor their nursesl
Themselves. God made man upright;
every Frustrating malady is a deviation
from the state Of nature. The infant. NEW
ling and pukiny in the nurses arms. is an
abnormal phenomenon. Infancy should b,
period Of exceptional health; the Young
Of other creatures are healthier, As well a.
prcitier. purer and merrier than the adults.
ye, the childhood ofihe human animal are
the wears Of sorest sickness Statistic,
show that among the Caucasian races men
fthiry have more hope 10 reach good old
age than a horn child has 10 reach il,
second wear The resson is this The health
theories of the average Christian man and
Woman are 80 eeregously wrong that oni,
the opposition either better instinct helps
lhem-aeainst their conscience. as 1t we're
70 maintain the struggle for tolerabe exist
ence With ANYTHING like success. while the
helples, infant hss 10 conform 10 those
theories. with the above results" II have
.ong ceased 10 doubt" SAYS Dr. Schrodt
THAT apart from the Effects Of wounds the
chances of health or disease are in our own
hands, and if people knew onl, half the
facts pointing that way. they would feel
ashamed to be SEX or To- have SICK children"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-05-15
New Devices in Surgery

The use Of ca'gui .uiur-s and chicken
bone drainage tube, i among the latest de-
vice. for mercilull, healing wounds. Ca,gut.
being an animal substance. j. absorbed. and
does not have To be Withdrawn a. does silk
or silver wire, which has heretofor. been
used for sewing up or stitching cut, to-
seiher Wounds drawn together with cat
gut, therefore. DO not have to be infamed l.,
taking GU, the stitches. and ere in consr-
quence more Likely 10 heal b, what is known
as the first intention" The large bone.
Of chicken are decalcifed and made into
transparent ruhes. These are inserted
where wounds mus, be drained. and, unlike
the rubber tubing formerly used. need not
be removed. thus ageravating The wound
Being animal substances the, become dis
solved
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-05-15
Farm and Home
After the Wedding

The manner in which YOU begin your new
If, will give color 10 all the results. lie,
your plans and mode Of living be all ar
ranged automatically, II. a, in the large
maiority Of cases. you are commencing with
li,ile. there j. all the more need Of care and
system And ia order to do this success
fully il ! ncce >>ars that YOU be the undis-
pItel mistress OF lcur own home. Have
that strictly understood from the very first.
Let no false seusi'',eness prevent YOU from
insisting that 1t. money for household ex
lenses be placed IN YOUR hands. You can
no, act in,e.iiAtnily otherwise. You ma, have
some difficult, in establishing this state OF
affairs. but let no difficulties iauni YOU.
Remember II j. right. You oanno; 10
true wife and housekeeper Il YOU have 70
TN 10 Your husband for i~ent, five cents
every time the occasion arises. Have a
egia.n sum, then. given YOU each month for
household expense and out Of Tins save
what ,cu can. DO not fall INTO the bad
aahn q sccou4ung 70 YOUR husband for
every copper. lie docs not. nor would l,
Pc N'h'N 'of MN TO report !" 20" "'' ''s
'1>"'e'' 'Apehd'''fe'' ana 40 more '''o1 %
Nou. Learn earl, - act independently. And
"N'n Your hHshAi- o"hieS nome Oh an even
~ ''' no domestic afiA| enter '"'' YOUR
condensation Let YOUR DAY cares te a. "
>ta-eI book ih's MI seem liue nara
A hfst' particularly you are settled ="
rom mother pat ,oA MI son a'euN'om
Yourself 70 r. aHi thr 'iAml4iari'N 'h''
hTrei> contempt "'i' hr Kept farther
a"aN
- m"'h Gepei.-> upon woman hta''h
nat wonder the Young DO not CONSIDER "
more LEI your phksioal "e"-O.ihS ne
'hiei eon>ldera'Ion- on Inc carry GAYS "i
welded NE hang 80 many important chances
81 Keeping OF ling YOUR health. LEI
"o'a'ns deter 70" from taking YOUR Dan!
walk. Have p'enit OF sunshine admitted m
10 your house. Spend a. much time a.
possible IN 'ht open ar. WINE genefalN
speaking early rising i healthiui. YET 4 you
fee! that YOU can not Sei up al the regular
nour DO not DO 50
Have your meals Al proper times Il
Nour husband is detained Of M once Or
shop beyond the regular dinner hour lei no
sentimental consideration induce YOU 10 wat
Tor him beyond fl'teen minutes by ad-
nerin; 10 ihis You viii Develop IN him
remarkable punotu lily Abo', AL Things
Keep cheerful DO not lei TRIES rnffit
yoar serenity. am satisfied that cheerful
Ets> does more 10 promote health man al
other efforts
IS TO society. II you are stranger ~
strange land and have not great deal q
money. YOU will not al tirst have very much
society. But do not trouble ahou, that,
Treat all who 90 come 10 see you with
cordially. but do 'ot MAKE any complaints
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-05-15
Keep an Account Book.

Eyci, housekeeper should have an account
book IN which should be CAREFUL, noted
down every article purchased. with date and
price. IL doing this a woman will he sur
pri,ed 70 learn how much il costs 10 Ave,
and She II learn also. 10 husband her re-
sources. and 10 avoid unnecessary expense.
1t seem, the fitting province of woman 70
see that there j, no waste; that what is
brought into the house is carefully looked
after. made To 20 as far as possible, and
made TO afford the fullest possible comfort
to the family
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-05-15

ThSss SIS oAssses~a o. sAesr Grsvss Z
Relying on testimonials written In vivid
glowing language OF some miraculous cures
made by some largely pulled up doctor or
patent medicine has fastened thousands 10
their graves; believing in their almost insane
faith that the same miracle will be performed
on them, and that these testimonials make the
cures. while the so called medicine IL all the
time fastening them TO their graves. We have
avoided publishing testimonials. rs they do not
make the cures. although We have
THOUSANDS UPoN THOUSANDS
of them. OF the most wonderful cures. vol-
unfairly sent us. II l. our medicine. Hop
Bitters that makes the cures. II has never
failed and never can. We will give refer
ence TO any one for any disease similar TO their
own II desired, or win refer TO any peighbor,
as there il not neighborhood in the known
world but can show it, cures by Hop Bittcrs.
LOSING JOKE.
4 prominent physician Of Piushurg said TO
lady patient who was comnla iniug OF her cnntnu
Ill health and OF his inability To cure her jokingly
earnest and used the Bitter. from hich she oh
tainec permanent health She laughs At the
Doctor for his Joke, but he Il not sowei pleased
with II, a. 1t cost him good patient.
FEES FOR DOCTORS.
The fee of doctors i an item that very many
persons are interested in. We believe the
schedule for visits is $500. which would tax a
man confined TO his BID for wear. and in need
of daily visit. over $1,000 wear for medical
attendance alone. And one single bottle Of Hop
Bitter, taken in time would save the al nn0 and
NIL the wears sickness.
LADl'S wT.H
oh hn, DO wish uy skIn va. =. slear ANA
soft a. yours said lady 10 her friend. "lou
ran easily make IL 80" answered the friend.
How inquired the rrst ladv. .'Ry usisg Hop
Ritter that makes pur,. rich blood and blooming
health II did 1t for me a. YOU observe"
GIVEN Up ny THE DOCTORS.
is il possible that Mr.. Godfrey is up and ri
work. and cured by simple n rcmc,iy.
Il assure YOU II is true that he i cntrcl,
cured. and with nothing but Hop Bittcrs. and
only ten dHys ago his doctors gave him up and
said h. must die. from Kidney sni Liver
trouble
lyrl nrm Nay
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-05-15
~ i4thAA@st 49, 49, N'.+f
How Watch Cases are Made.
~,

\ plate Of soILD GOLD IL --lJ kars:s
fine /, soldcrvd on each side II plate Of
h.rl nicke! composition metal, and tile
three are then passed s.tHe,n polished
stcvl rollers From this plate the various
part, Of the case, lacks, cen,ers, i.e1e.s,ct.
are cui AMI shaped hy die ami formers,
The gold is thick enough T. ainls oi all
kinds 81 chasing engraving. and engine
farming The composition metal gives Il
needed strength, stiffness AMI sol.dity, while
tue rriff,a guarantee Of the manufacturers
r.!r-unfiRg each case 10 wear trei.'y years
prove. that j, contains AZ the gold til!
ia ,-.--iLly lie ncedel Thi, guarantee
!, given iru;n aeta1i results, as HaaHy e
li.c>c cases have been worn perietly sss's Ia
4, wear, % l.>e without wearing thr IN
tie golL Drrrorr 1. De-. Il. isoa
have Js.p. oue q your jams - 60 Wat
CAse-4 90 -escnteea years b5ush; i s-oord hard
ztt kl0x q It's having t-en ussd t-fo-s 3 i
hat do n { know how Ions !; looks guo. fer ist
yesr- longer Did not SUSPECT II wzs = hDesl o-s-
l...l - informed by screler shu-t tine si,cs
| mos; ohnerfply recouInerd your esse- Ia l. AZ
they az rei,.r-.i4iei u e. and nlo-c
q NackANEr. DIP 90 Ia Esr ~ 4'a' i'sa
re, .asp ,s k,,.io.. ws.s c... bsstss-- rAs
e.. L..a.s.. Ii..irssss Stiss sss.i.s hss
Ss..-. t. a. ks,.tss< wstsh ts-s- ~. .s4s
(-o b con'laIadl
lyr3u urm
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-05-15
PATENTS.

II: Il. :.A.E c. c.?:;:.: E..s? s::::g.
secure Patents ID the United State also Ia
Great Britain France ani othrr fur,'ign roaniTir-
Copies uf the claims 81 any Patent furnished b.
RENTING one dollar. Assignments rrcoryie,l al
W a-hlngtnn. No tg-ncy tn the United states
possesses superior facilities for obtaining Patcut-
or ascrrtainIng thr patrntaiaity ~ inventions
Il. II. EDDY, solicitor u Patents
TI>TINoSfAI-
Il regard Mr.. f,liy - ~ the Inp-t ca palll.
and successful practitioner with whom have
hai official Intercourse.
tHA-. mason Conn -~ionrT of Patents
Inventors Cannot employ person more trust
worthy or NOR, capable Of securing for them an
'arly aud favorable confederation At the Patent
pfhcc. EbNT>p III EkE,
iric Commissioner Of Patent-
Boston. October ~. lssO.
u. II. EDDY, f-,i.-Dear >!r Won procured for
me. In $50, my hr.t patent. since th-n YOU have
acted for ami advised me In hundreds Of Eases
and procured many patents. reissue and eaten
-ions. I have OCCASIONALLY employed the beet
agencies In New York Philadelphia an. " a.hng
ton, but still give You almost the HhDlc 81 my
business. In YOUR line. ami advise ~ uth.rs en-
ploy YOU. Yours truly. GEORGE DRAPER
Boston. Jan. !. l--I y
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-05-15

In managing all kinds Of house plants
during this month, me simple and common
rule should be observed and that is TO
give no more water than is really essential !;
such necessity being determined by each
plants appearance, or rather, by the state of
the soil in the pots. This should never get
absolutely dry, nor should the leaves Of the
plants ever Gag Keep the temperature as
low as possible, consistent with personal
comfort. Most plants are not growing
this month, simply living; next month
more active operations will commence, con-
seouen,iy more heat and moisture Will DC
required