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Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18
The Mnlf Snider.

Suddenly appears on the wall dark gray fly or perhaps beetle Itmov,s with wonderful quickness, but always by Ats and starts, sometimes one way and then another. All at once 1t darts few inches from the wall and then flies back again to the same spot. This action is several times repeated, and is so quick that the creature's wings cannot be seen. approach the wall moro closely, and find that the creature is neither fly nor beetle, nor even an insect. 1t Is hunting spider, and of course has no wings. How, then, did it fly from the wall and back againp I have long been familiar with these pretty and active spiders. have often seen them sidle cautious ly toward a fly, leap upon it, and have sharp tussle with it before 1t sue cumbed to the venomed fangs. Win dow sills, especially when facing southward are happy hunting grounds for this spider. I had often seen spi- der and fly tumble together off the window sill, and presently the spider return still clasping its prey. It had saved itself from falling to the ground by spinning a thread as it rolled of the sill, and was able to regain It's po- sition by climbing up the thread. But until lately had never seen 1t leap from perpendicular wall, and to all appearances fly back again. The thread affords the means whereby this remarkable feat is performed. It is extremely elastic, and when the spider has reached the end of its leap the thread contracts and jerks 1t back again, just as child throws a ball away from him, and draws 1t back to his hand by an india-rubber thread which is attached to 1t. How l had failed to notice this action for SO many years I cannot imagine. Even the common wolf spider will act in the same way. ] caught glimpse of the creature crouchlng in the wall under the shadow of vine leaf, so that I could not identify it. Suddenly 1t darted from the wall and alighted on the ground at some little distance the elastic thread causing it to describe a slow and graceful curve, just as if 1t had wings. As 1t darted from the wall put the net over 1t, and, much to my suprise, found that it was no in- sect, but wolf spider.-Longman's | Houoziyla
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18
The MInd,s ActivIty During sIeep.

In connection with the present ac- tiyity in psychical research, the follow ing extract from the recently publish ed Life of Agassiz" is of interest.
 "He (Agassiz) had been for two weeks striving to decipher the some- what obscure impressions of fossil fish on a stone slab in which it was preserved. Weary and perplexed he put his work aside at last, and tried to dismiss 1t from his mind. Shortly after, he walked enc night persuaded that while asleep he had seen his fish with all the missing features perfectly restored. But when he tried to hold and make fast the image, it escaped him. Nevertheless, he went early to the Jardtn des Pla7tes, thinking that on looking anew at the impl ession he should see something which would put him on the track of his vision. In vain the blurred record was as blank as ever. The next night he saw the fish again. but with no more satisfactory result. When he awoke it disappear ed from his memory as before. Hop ing that the same experience might be repeated on the third night, he placed peEcil and paper beside his bed before going to sleep. According ly, toward morning, the fish reappear- ed in his dream, confusedly at first, but, at last, with such distinctness that he had no longer any doubt as to its geological characters. Still half dreaming, in perfect darkness, he traced these characters on the sheet of paper at the bedside. In the morning he was surprised to see in his noctur- nal sketch features which he thought it impossible the fossil itself should reveal. He hsstened to the Jardfn des Plailtes, anl, with his drawing for a guide, succeeded in chiseling away the surface of the stone under which portions of the fish proved to be hid den. When wholly exposed, it cores bonded with his dream and his draw ing, and he succeeded in classifying 1t with ease. He often spoke of this as a good illustration of the well-known fact, that when the body is at rest the tired brain will do the work it refused before" ...
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18
Schools and Press of Mexico.

It is lamentable fact that but a small portion of the Mexican people are able to read and write. The total number of illiterate persons is not definitely known, there being no accu- rate census returns to which reference can be made. The most reliable esti- mate that can be arrived at places the number at 100000, or fully two thirds of the entire population.
 It is safe to say Of all the daily pa- pers published in the City of Mexico no one of them has circulation of 800 copies outside of the city of publi- cation, while it is more than probable that the combined outside circulation of all the dailies will not exceed that number. I have been in Mexican city of 12,000 inhabitants, where not a single copy of daily newspaper was subscribed for by the entire popula- tion, and where not fifty newspapers of any kind were received at the post office, except those addressed to resi-. dents and visitors of foreign bIrth.- Indianapolis Times.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18
Proud Deacons.

Human nature is much the same the world over, and if the following anecdotes have Scotchmen for their heroes, the same thing might have happened anywhere else than in the highlands It should be said that in Scotland a deacon is the chairman of a corporation of tradesmen, and not a church officer
 Two worthy incumbents. who frotted their little hour upon a stage not far from the banks of the Ayr, happened to be chosen deacons on the samo day.
 The more youthful of tho two few home to tell his young wife what an important prop of the civic edlnce he had been allowed to become; and searching the "but and ben" in vain. ran out to the byre. where. meeting the COW. he could no longer contain his joy, but in the fullness of his heart, clasped her round tho neck, ex- claiming:
 
 "oh, erummie. crummie ye're nae langer a common cow-ye're a dea- cons cowi"
 The elder ciyic dignitary was &C., date. pious person, and felt rather 'blate" in showing to his wife that he was uplifted above this worlds honorA As he thought however, it was too good piece of news to allow her to remain any time ignorant of. he lifted the latch of his own door, and stretch Ing his head inward
 "Nellyr' said he, in a voice that made Nelly ell ears and eyeA sglf ony- body comes splerin' for the deacon, I'm luHa owre ths gate as yehn TamAnn'nF'
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18
Stomach Tolls.

There is no organ of the body that is more generally abused than the stomach, often laboring nearly, or quite all of the time, some regarding an empty stomach as great calamity. There are those who, in addition to three regular meals a day, with at least two lunches, one at bed time, probably, feel justified in taking a nip" of cake, piece of pie, few raisins, an apple, peach, pear, stick Of candy, and the like, whenever it may be convenient. or when vitiated, abused, and abnormal appetite may suggest such a course. Such usually complain of that abused organ, charg- ing it with almost crime, as if the fault was with it, and not themselves.
 The heart and lungs are supposed to work all of the time, from birth to death, yet both have slight respite, a little rest between each effort, in ac- cordance with their nature, but the poor stomach, not intended as such a toiler, often gets but little rest.
 The stomach needs time for rest as we'll as the other parts of the body do, and, if it be all the time worried with extra work, it must and will be- come tired out and worn out, and con- sequently unable to do it's work. A very large part of the sickness of the body is caused by abuse of the stom- ach. About five hours should elapse between meals, and meals should be taken at the same hours each day.
 We should not eat hurriedly The food should be properly masticated, and there is no worse habit connected with digestion than that of swallow ing our food in haste. The few min utes gained by this habit are sure to be dearly paid for by and by.
 When food is taken into the stom- ach, the blood rushes toward that or gan and raises it's heat. This being so. we should keep the body as quiet as possible for time after eating, for violent exercise always causes a rush of blood to the surface of the body; and, as this draws the blood away from the stomach it is injurious. Such play as running, leaping, jump ing rope, etc, should not be indulged in for at least a half hour after eat ing. --
 Brain work, also, causes the blood to flow toward the head; and children should not engage in hard study for at least an hour after hearty meal. City and Country.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18
THE FAMILY PHYSICIAN.
A Mustard Sponge.


 In referring to sponge as carrier of poultices, Dr. Richardson considers that it makes the best of mustard car riers. Mix the mustard in a basin with water until the mass is smooth and of even consistency. Then take the soft mass all up with clean sponge, lay the sponge in the centre of a white hankerchief, tie up the cor ners neatly, and apply the smooth, convex surface to the skin. This mustard sponge, warmed again by the fire and slightly moistened, can be ap- piled three or four times, is good for several hours, and saves the trouble of making g new poultice during the weariness of night watching. The sponge can afterward easily be washed clean in warm water.-Scientifc American.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18
The Kernel of the Argument.

A bushel of corn, when compacted into lard, or cheese, or butter, can find its market anywhere in the world where the cost of sending the corn itself would make a market for 1t im- possible. Besides this, in the making of the lard or butter manurial resi- due is left on the land, instead of being carried away to fertilize foreign fields. This is the kernel of the argu- ment for mixed farming. instead of grain farming.-Nes0 Orleans Times Dssnoorat,
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18
HUMOROUS.

There has been big jump in the frog market. a The best kind of servants for hotels -Inn-experienccd.
 Teacher-Defno snoring" Small toy-Letting off sleep
 Some malignant slanderur now states that a woman needs no euloigst, for she speaks for herself
 Johnny, if you want to become . big man you must eat more strong food" Johnny-all right; pass the butter.
 "Meet mo at the gate love" has been changed to "Meet me at the grate. love" The cool weather neces- sitatod the change.
 With what an air of calm superior fly hen will gobble worm after the rooster has scratched it up There are lots of hens in the world
 Fond mother-Are you better, my dearp Little Eme-T dunno Is the jelly all gonep "Yes" "Wcll, I'm we'll enough to get up, then."
 "It seems to me-" moaned he. as he fled toward the front gate, with the old man behind him, "that there are more than three feet In yard"
 My son, how is 1t that you are al ways behindhand with your studies ?" "Because if I were not behindhand with them, could not pursue them."
 "I do think that thirteen is an un- lucky number" said a pert young miss who had just entered her teens. "It's too old for dolls and too young for beaux r
 Wife (before Hons cage) to hus- band-What would you say if the bars were suddenly to break, and the lion to eat me upp Husband (dryly) Good appetite
 "I wish had a receipt for making my own eye-water." said ladyi where upon her little daughter remarked "Mamma, can make my eye water any time by sticking my finger in it."
 "Are your domestic relations agree able2" was the question put to m un- happy-looking specimen of humanity. 70, my domestic relations are all right" was the reply. tits my wife'a relations that are causing the trouble"
 The principal of an academy, who had just purchased a new bell to hang on the cupola of the institution, and also married a handsome woman. made an unfortunate orthographical error when he wrote to the president of ths board of trustees: q have succeeded in procuring fine large-tongued belle"
 A Sunday-school scholar was asked, apropos of Solomon, who was the great Queen that travelled 50 many miles to see him. The scholar-in fact the whole school-looked as if little help, would be liked, and the teacher. there. fore, said: "The Queens name begins with an s." |'ve got 1t, sir" ex. claimed the delighted scholar. "WoiI. who was it2" "It was tho Queen of Spades, sir"
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18
NO. 21.
A Rnre Surgical Operation.


 A recent issue of the Washington Post says; A very rare surgical oper atlon was performed with great sue cess last Thursday by Dr. D. w. Bliss In conjunction with Dr. Hammett, upon George R. Fowler. the 21-year old son of MT. R. c. Fowler, Acting First Assistant Postmaster General The young gentleman was affected with troublesome cough during the summer and two weeks ago he began to be confined to his bed with serious and oppressive illness which was vari. ously believed to be inflammation CT congestion of lhe lungs or consump tiGn. Gradually the chest became dis tended and the lung spRce filled up. so that the young man was on the point of suffocation, when, on Tuesday, Dr Hammett, applying his ear to the pa. tients chest, thought he detected something like breathing through water. Dr. Bliss was called into con su tation and It was agreed that there was an accumulation of water in the chest.
 This was not physical certainty, because the water could not be felt from the outside, but 1t was the dlag- nosis of the two doctors in joint con- sultation. IIydrothorax they call the disease, meaning "water in the chest" For this difficult and dangerous sur g cal operation was necessary. without which the patient could not live. The operation was performed with a kind of pump known as Delford's a pirator. A large needle was inserted in one of the rib spaces under the left arm and an entrance was made clear into the left lung. A small tube attached to the aspirator was put into this open ing and the pump was set to work, In a short time ffty-two ounces, or about three and half p,nts, of water were drawn off. and the patient experienced immediate relief and could breathe freely. The accumulated water had crushed the heart from its usual seat il the left over to the patients right side, and had pushed the left lung up under his chin.
 The operation, which Is the resu of recent discovery and was not known tc surgical science a dozen years ago, was decided success; but tie chief merit claimed by the phys clans is the accu. racy of the diagnosis, which was thu outcome of great deal of weighing and balancing of the doubtful sym ptoms. Immediately after the operation the surgeons were able to pronounc, the patient o"t of danger. Two days before he was thought to be beyond recovery. The operation is regarded as one of the most successful instances of special surgical treatment in difn cult cases ever known in Washington
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18

Whale fishing in small steamers off the coast of New England is getting to be a business of some importance, four steamers (formerly catching men, haden) having been steadily engaged during the past season. They cruise off the Main and Massachusetts shores as far south as Cape Cod. A bomb lance, fired from gun held at the shoulder is the weapon employed in killing the whales, about fifty of which have been taken this year. They will average sixty feet in length and twenty-five tons in weight Each one yields about twenty barrels of oil, two barrels of meat, five tons of dry chum and two tons of bone, the value of which amounts to about $400. As the men become expert in the capture the whales become shy and keep more in deep water. This will be fatal to the business, as at present conducted, since dead whale usually sinks, and can hardly be recovered from a depth of more than forty fathomM
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18
Human EIectrOtypes.


 NJ. Kergovatz, a chemist of Brest, has proposed new method of dispos- ing of the human body after death, which he considers preferable in every way to either burial or cremation. His system is an antiseptic one, much simpler and less expensive than the old process of embalming. and Is noth- ing more than a new galyanoplastic application. The body is coated with a conducting substance, such as plum bago, or is bathed with a solution of nitrate of silver, the after decomposi- tion of which, under the influence of sunlight, leaves finely divided depos it of metallic silver. It is then placed in bath of copper sulphate, and con- nected for electrolysls with several cells of gravity or other battery of constant current. The result is that the body is incased in skin of copper, which prevents further change or chemical action. If desired, this may be again plated with gold or silver, according to the taste or wealth of the friends of the dead. NJ Kergov- atz has employed the process eleven times on human subjects, and on many animals, and states that in all cases it was perfectly satisfactory. In spite, however, of his warm recommends tion, the idea is repulsive. It seems a mockery to give permanence to the temple, when all that once made it valuable is gone-ScientlJ5c American
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18
From Afar.

 Sweet, thpt sco thco when thy dimplcd smile Breaks fresh across the silver misty mora, And when thy sunny eyes shame all the sunny skies, And no rose lovely Ns thy lips is born
 That is enough. swoot, thnt hcar thco whtn thy inoliow voioo Floats down the twilight in hnlf.whluporod song,
 While every wren md thrush And all the robins hush, And listen like my silent hoart, mud long
 Thet is enough. Sweet, tlat drcarn Of theo In holy night, When the tired world hath rocked itself sleep,
 And when my yoarniaE heast Lets day and carc depart, And fndeth rest on Lovc's unbrokcn docp--
 That is enough.
 " J Headsrson.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18

The last formulated idea in crazes Is an international cooking-match. This is to take place in the aquarium in Westminster, London. It means the production of the favorite dishes of each nation. The Briton will present his plum pudding and roast beef, the spaniard ola-pod-rida, the Italian mac aroni c ta garlic, the German his brat wurst and sauerkraut, the Russian his kapoosta soup, the Frenchman his fri cassee, and the Norwegian will teach how to cook eggs in that variety of ways which astonishes the traveller in his cline.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18

An ing enious FrenchmaE has con- ceived the thoroughly Parisian idea of preserving bodies by covering them with metal skin. Burying, he says, has been condemned by experience; cremation is bad, as it destroys all evil dence of crime in case murder has been committed, and embalming is ex- pensive. But galvanizing is safe and cheap. The poor can be zinc-plated, well-to doindividuals may acquire a copper coat and the millionaire can en- joy the luxury of silver or gold plate, M. Kergovaty, the inventor of this method, says he has already used it successfully eleven times in the case of human beings, and over 100 times for animals
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18

To deter boys from climing the tel ephone poles at Fond du Lac, Wis, the plan of attaching wire to the spikes and connecting them with a battery was conceived. and it worked to perfection. The first day no less than POO boys attempted to climb the poles, but immediately received such shock that they retreated in dismay. Later, however, farmer drove up to the hole and hitched his horses. One of the animals unsuspectingly caught hold of the spike, and immediately there was a start and a jump, and the hitching strap snapped and away went the team. The farmer suffered the fracture of three ribs in attempting to stop the runaways, one or more women were run over and the wagon smashed to atoms.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18

vengeance. Many of them remained until the new city began to rise. and there are still in many gardens of this city traces of these Impoverished de- fences of the women and chileren of Atlanta
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18

A gigantic strong-room, the largest ever constructed, measuring fifty feet in length and weighing close upon 100 tons, has been erected for the National Bank of Scotland. The doors are seven inches thick, and the plates arc all treble, thus giving a practically adamantine strength. The capacity of the safe is sufficient to contain l. .250 tons weight of gold bullion, equal ln value ta k110, 1000.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18
Tired.

Guo am tired. Heart and fcet Turn from busy mart and street l am tircd--Rest is sweet. l am tired. have played : r In tEe sun and in the shade, I Ihave seen the flowers fade. I lam tired. I have had What has made my spirit glnd What has made my spirit sad. l am tired. Loss and gain Golden sheavcs and scatter'd grain Day has not been spent in vain. nm tired. Eventide Bids me lay cares aside, Bids me in my hopes abide. l am tired. God is near Let me sleep without fears Let me die without tear. am tired. would rest As the bird within it's nestl nm tired. Home is best.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18

An American expedition sent out last year by wealthy New York lady to find the site of the Garden of Eden reports important Geographical discov- cries in the region of Chaldea, south of Babylon. The best encouragement, however, was in locating definitely the original city of Slppora, on the bank of the Euphratss. It was here that, according to ancient Chaldean history, Noah was commanded to bury all the records of the anteduluvian world be- fore he embarked in the ark, in order that they might be preserved. "We mean to dig up this ground thorough ly," says the leader of the expedition, "and maybesehall find something as- tonishipg."
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18

Asia possesses the most powerfully equipped hornets. The Indidn Hedt- cal Gazette tells of a man who was bitten on the neck by one of them. Within ten minutes he became cold, pulseless, and unconcious, He was a robust man, but the use of active rem edies only brought him to after n couple of hours. The hornet was of medium size, bright yellow and striped with black.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18

A California miner has invented what he calls mechanical mine finder, by which it is claimed metal-bearing veins can be detected with accuracy. He has already directed the attention of several capitalists to deposits of an- timoney, silver and gold.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18

As horse and cart, apparently with load of hay, were about to pass the Custom house of Vroenhoyen, on the Belgian frontier, the animal suddenly stopped. and either could not or would not budge an inch. Two custom off cers came up to lend a hand. where upon the driver took to his heels. It turned out that the hay concealed about 750 kilos of Dutch tobacco. Conscientiousness must now be added to the other good qualities of the horse.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18
Fable of the Jaekass and the Dude.

At a meeting of the farm animals the Dude once attempted to prove his relationship to the Jackass.
 "Why," he said, vainly, "just look at my earsl We must be nearly related"
 "True," returned the Jackass, ''you may be a degenerated mule; but though l have often heard men call you jackass. they have never yet in- suited me by calling me Dude"
 At this speech the other animals burst into roars of laughter. and the crestfallen Dude slunk silently away.
 MORAL: This Fable teaches us that an ordinary mortal should not attempt to claim the acquaintance of hotel clerk.-LDe.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18
TOPICS OF THE DAY.

The average income of the 5o9 lords of England is over $120,000 each. Their gross income is about S75, ,000,- 900.