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Connecticut western news., 1885-09-09
Grant and inc Mood Thief.

When Grant lived in Missouri h. found some one was stealing wood from his land. He watched one night and saw neighboring farmer cut 6 tree, load it on his wagon and drive off. Joining him farther along the road Grant sang out: "Hello, Bill Going to St. Louis with your wood ?" "Ye-es." "What do you ask for it?" About $4" "All right, I'll take it. Draw it over to the house." Can't This loads promised" There's no use holding off. You must haul this 10 my house and pay me $20 for the rest you've taken. That will be only half price" "It I don't I suppose you'll sue me before the squire" No; we won't trouble the squire or the public. We'll settle this now," and springing forward Grant grabbed the fellow by the collar. This was enough. Tbs fellow hauled the woot to Grants house but begged the cap- tain to keep still. That ended the .hieving.
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-09
WASHINGTON NOTES

The Indian Bureau has been informed by General Crook that the hostile Apachees are now in Mexico, about two hundred miles south of the boundary line, and are still moY- ing southward.
 General Newton, chief of engineers. esti- mates that an apr reputation of about SI8,- COG, GOO or $20, 900, GOO will be required to con tinue the work Of river and harbor improve ments during the next fiscal year.
 The total collections of internal revenue during the month of July last were $9, ,832, 314 or S5S1 ,214 less than for the same period of 18e3 There was a decrease of $10. .479 from miscellaneous sources. There was an increase of $184 418 on collections for tobacco. and an increase of Sl8S. .501 on fermented liquors.
 During the month of August the debt of the United States was reduced $2,879,C53
 Of the 4S,42t fourth-class Post Offices ia the United States, about 6,400 new appoint ments have been made since March 4. The greatest number of changes have been made ia Ohio. SIS appointments having been made in that State. New York comes next with 558 Indiana third with 465, Virginia fourth with 439, Pennsylvania, 415; Missouri, S61; Hi linoie 329.
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-09
The most popular institution

The most popular institution of Brighton, England, is the Royal aquar- ium, the most perfect thing of it's kind in Europe. The establishment has been literally dug and blocked out of the rocks. It is underground. The vast galleries, concert rooms, restaurants and long corridors of tanks are all more or less excavations. The entrance hall is 80 feet by 45, and the longest corridor in the building is 220 feet, broken in the centre by vestibule 55 feet by 45 feet. The tanks are ranged on both sides, and are spacious and full of fish. One of the tanks is 419 feet by 40 feet, and contains 10000 gallons of water. On the top of the aquarium there are handsome terrace gardens, with bal comics overlooking skating rink and a wide stretch of open sea.
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-09
LADIES, DEPARTMENT.

H0 Longer . Woman, But . gulphides
 A celebrated Parislan belle, who had acquired the habit of whitewash- ing herself, so to speak, from the soles of her feet to the roots of her hair with chemically prepared cosmetics. one day took medicated bath, and, on emerging from it, she was mortified to find herself as black as an Ethio- plan. The transformation was con- plete; not vestige of the supreme Caucasian race" was left. Her physi clan was sent for in alarm and haste. On his arrival he laughed immodeI- ately, and said: "Madam, you are not ill, you are chemical product. You are no longer woman, but sulphide. It is not a question of medical treat ment, but of simple chemical reaction. I shall subject you to a bath of sul- phuric acid diluted with water. The acid will have the honor of combining with you; it will take up the sulphur, the metal will produce a sulphate, and we shall find as precipitate a very pretty woman" The good-natured physician went through with his re- action, and the belle was restored to her membership with the white race. Young ladies who are ambitious of snowy complexions should remember this, and be careful what powders and cosmetics they use if they use any at all.-JouT7lal of Chemistry.
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-09
Mr,, vanderblIt,s "Dummy.n

A New York letter relates how Mrs
 Vanderbilt is able to see herself, in one respect, at least, as others see her ::
 came across Vanderbilt privilege of wealth unexpectedly in the estab- lishment of a tailor for women. A girl stood in the centre of work room while male expert fitted garment to her upper figure. "That is Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt" said one.
 Nonsense" I calculated. "Willie Vanderbilt's wife hasn't red hair, nor face at all like that" "What 1 mean, was the explanation, Sis that the girl is posing as Mrs. Vanderbilt. The two are exactly the same size and shape. This one is hired to serve in the place of the millionairess in the laborious matter of having costumes fitted. The garment now being taken in, let out and generally adapted is for Mrs. Vanderbilt, who is at her ease in N6W pOKb1 WulAO NAO NOuOAO OhouA So the hour or two of tiresome stand ing. Mechanical forms are common for that purpose, and most of our rich customers keep them with us, which can change position, walk about, sit down, and in other ways demonstrate perfectly the effect of the raiment under process of making. Mrs. Van derbilt will not endure the fatigue of the thing herself, even when in town, and it was her own suggestion that a duplicate of herself be employed
 On her order we sought and found a perfect counterpart-a girl who was working in a cloak shop connected with our business and she has served in lieu of Mrs Vanderbilt for nearly a year. Not only in dimensions is she suited to the requirements, but in movements and carriage she is won derfully like her employer; and so if Is possible for the latter to see herself as others see her-in the matter o1 dress"
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-09
FaahIola Notes.


 Tinsel will again be worn. Polonaises are to be revived.
 The days of flounces are no more. Redingotes are the rage in Paris. Sashes are feature in fall toilets. All gray greens will be much worn. Plomb, or lead, is leading fall col or.
 Belts to be fashionable must be very wide.
 White frocks are worn to excess in England. -...-. Huge bridal boquets are no longer in vogue.
 The v shaped corsage is very popu- lar in Paris. a Short and long waists are equally fashionable. e.
 Olive and reseda shades of green are very popular. Black silk will be more worn than black satin next season.
 The tailor-made cloth suit will be more worn than ever this fall
 Stripes must be horizontal, not yer tical, in fashionable frock. Borders in lieu of flounces and tucks will be all the rage next sea, son.
 Short jackets and long redingotes of velveteen will be much worn this fall.
 Mantles and short visites are worn by young girls as well as by older wo. men. ..."#aa
 Fall hats have very high crowns and more pyramidal front trimming than ever. -. Curled mohair and Astrachan bor ders appear on wool novelties for fall and early winter wear.
 The coiffure grows higher, but the bangs on the forehead and neck are fuller and more curled.
 Braid and fine fancy galloons are ir high favor, and will probably continue so for another season.
 Lace and moire are admirably combined in dressy frocks for visiting and ceremonious occasions.
 The dry goods importers say we ar, to have another season of velvet anC velyeteen, plain and broche.
 Black tulle dresses are popular fol both young and older ladies' wear The accessories may be flowers or rib bons, bright or pale tinted, or pur, white or jet or gold ornaments.
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-09
"Told a Lie With His Finu,r., ,,


 A little boy, for trick, pointed his finger to thewrong road when man asked him which way the docter went. As a result, the man missed the doctor, and his little boy died because the doctor came too late to take fish. bone from his throat. At the funeral the minister said that the little boy was killed by lie which another boy told with his finger.
 suppose that boy did not know the mischief he did. Of course, nobody thinks he meant to kill little boy when he pointed the wrong way. He only wanted to have little fun. But it was fun that cost somebody great deal; and if he ever heard the result of it, he must have felt guilty of doing mean and wicked thing. We ought never to trifle with the truth.-ohtI. dren'S Friend ............. ..... Tat. ..
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-09
Pensions for Certain Deserters.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-Second Comptroller Maynard has made decision in the case of the claims of soldiers for arrears of pay and bounty who have been honorably discharged but who are charged upon the military records with desertion. He says: "1n a case where a soldier has been marked on the rolls and reported as a deserter, and it appears that within reason able time thereafter, and while the army was engaged in active hostilities, hs volun- tarily returned to his company and was re- ceived on conditions which have been flu filed, not involving forfeiture of pay allow ances and was honoraby discharged, the entry upon the military records will be deemed to be conclusivey rebutted. In such case the soldier is to be treated as absent without leave."
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-09
RoBB1NG A STAGE COACH.
Two Highwnymen Captured by n Posse
 While Securing Their Booty.

HELENA, M. T., Sept. 1.-The Maryville coach was stepped by two highwaymen about eight miles out of Helena and the treasure box, containing about SIP, 900 in bullion from the Drumlummon mine, taken. The passen- gers were relieved of their valuables. One of the robbers had given the plot away to officers, and when the treasure box was being broken open the Sheriff and a posse captured the rob bers and recovered the booty.
 The passengers were made to stand in line at the muzzle of gun held by one of the highwaymen while the other went through them in the old fashioned manner.
 The prisoners are named Jackson and Ger don Gordon will be released and get the re- ward of $500. Jackson has served seven years in tho California Penitentiary for stage robbing. He claims that Gordon has worked the same scheme before-giving away plo:f for robbery and getting rewards.
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-09
rha KnIasmln af orlms.

Whence comes this epidemic of suicides and murdersl Recent discussions have named several causes. Hon. c. H. Reeve of Indiana, charges it to infidel teachings-holding that hopeiessness of future state cripples forti- tude for bearing lifes ills Another declares suffering from the universal business depros. sion the cause A third writer attributes it to increasing insanity, a physician thinks much of the tendency is inherited, while tens perance advocates lay the responsibility upon strong drink
 Free-thinkers have committed suicide, but SO have orthodox churchmen- Financial straits have beset many, but the wealthy have also taken their life.
 Insanity and dissipation have preceded suicides and family murders
 One feature common to almost every such crime challenges attention Well nigh every report of suicide and family murder mentions the perpetraCor as having "for some time been subject to melancholy Whence comes thiSi All recognized medical authorities tell us that the fro which consumes the brain is always kindled by Arrangements of digestion, that good digestion is impossible without pure blood, and pure blood Is never known when the liver and kidneys are out of order, Under such circumstances a preventive should be sought, and for this Warmers safe Cure is soyereign-a fact conceded by the best authorities in the land, and it is especially commended by the celebrated Dr. bio Lewis -Rochester Democrat.
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-09
burned, I,have seen women.l with TOD,

burned, I'have seen women. with rope over shoulders, toiling on the banks of canals and dykes in picturesque Hol- land. Having witnessed all this was yet surprised to find in a city so beautiful snd seemingly so rich and prosperous as Stockholm, woman still more debased. In Stock holm she is almost exclusively em- ployed as hod- carrier and bricklayer's assistant She carries brick, mixes mortar, and in short. does all the heavy work about the building At the dinner hour you see groups of women sitting on the piles of wood and stones eating their frugal repast. They wear a short gown, coming trife below the knee, their home-knitted woolen stock ings and wooden shoes. Over their head kerchief is tightly tied. Those engaged in mixing mortar and tend ing plasterers wear aprons. They are paid for day of hard work of this toll, lasting twelve hours, the munifi- cent sum of one kroner Equivalent to 26.8 cents). Women sweep the streets, haul the rubbish, draw hand carts up the hills and over the cobble stones, unload bricks at the quays, at tend to the parks, do the gardening and row the numerous ferries which abound at Stockholm. The entire dairy business of the city is in their hands, and here they take the place of horses and dogs, carrying on their shoulders the heavy cans of milk from door to door.
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-09

ALCOHOL WAS NOT INVENTED and min erals were never used incidentally in the days of old. Invigorating and alternative herbs were then the only curatives. Sick animals, with unerring instinct, invnria. ply select strange herbs for their ailments, VINEGAR BITTERs is the greatest herb antidote and tonic ever known.
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-09

RUNNERS. Being informed that man whom he had discharged was the sole support of a wife and six children, a Lowell mill superintendent replied; "It happens that the man who takes the place has a wife and seven children. It should be borne in mind that every ex- pulsion of hummer makes job for a decent worker.n
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-09
The Famons Notre Dame.

On the 30th of last Jannary, the Sisters of the most noted Catholic ladies semin- ary in the United States, the famous Notre Dame, at Govanstown, near Balti. more, Md, made public card, certify ing to the beneficial results attending the use of Red Star Cough Cure in that institution. They state that they found it efficacious alike for relieving coughs, expressions on the chest and irritation of the throat. Officials of tho Boards of Health of Brooklyn, Baltimore and other cities have likewise publicly proclaimed the virtues of this new discovery, which is entirely free from opiates, poisons and other objections.
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-09
..Tonp, DAVIS MURDERED.
Shot Down While Trying to Work the
 tsSawdust Gnme.o

The famous Tom Davis, well-known sport ing man of New York, was shot and killed by a Texas cattle man named Holland. Davis had contracted to deliver Holland $10,000 in coun terfeit money. The money was put in bag, brother changed the bag for another in wLicb there was a few packages of blank paper. Ob- serving the change, Holland shot Davis and then fired at the iatter's brotlsr, but did not hit him. Tom Davis was known as gambler, horseman, Q getter up Of walking and skat- ing matches, packer of prize fights and busi- ness of that ilk, but it was not known that he was engaged in the sawGust business. He left about $i00, 000
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-09

A BALL.-Seventy-five London maid ems, many of them bearing titles, gave ball. Each subscribed $25, and had the privilege of inviting five eligible bachelors. Mrs. Naylor Leyland gave the use of her magnificent Hyde Park house. As each guest ascended the staircase the girls grouped together at the top and showered roses upon him.
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-09
FOREIGN ITEMS.

A great strike has taken place at Sir Will liam Armstrong's mammoth ordnance and en- gineering works, at Newcastle-on-Tyne 20. GOO workmen have quilted work. The dispute hinges upon the maintenance in the factory of their respective manager and superintendent The workmen declare that these gentlemen must go, otherwise they themselves will not come back to work, and will do their utmost to stop others from taking their places The masters refuse to dismiss their manager.
 The notorious rebel Don Pedro Prestan was executed at midday on the 18th of August in Aspinwall, in accordance with the sentence passed upon him by the court martial which met on the 17th to try him.
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-09
An Oregon Sunday School Teacher.

An Oregon Sunday School Teacher
 A writer on the Portland cor Ob- serUer says that he recently approached a mansion situated on Poverty Flat, and observed the daughter of the house in the front yard placing mans sad dle on an Oregon horse that objected to this proceeding. She was about the age when standing with reluctant feet womanhood and childhood meet" I offered my assistance as she was hop ping around on her right foot, her left foot in the stirrup, while she firmly grasped the bridle bit in her left hand. The cayuse, meanwhile, was making mad bounds, believing as only an Ore gon horse can below, and standing first on his hind feet, then on his fore.
 "No, thanks; I can manage him" she said, and vaulted into the saddle, not sidewise, but otherwise.
 The instant the girl gained the sad dle, and the horse felt that she was there, down went his head, an arch sprung in his back, and away he went, jumping, stiff legged, over sage brush six feet high, until horse and rider dis appeared in the stancs. After a while she came back at laundering gallop, and refined up at the door, a trifle excited but smiling.
 Of course no cotn-fed girl in the State could hope to do so we'll as this production of the bunch-grass hills But character goes for more than trivial incident, and of the gentler sex 1t must be said that here, as elsewhere, they teach in the Sunday schools, and are the shining lights that point out the way onward and upward to the weary and faltering feet of the sons of men.
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-09

FoR DYSPEPSIA, indigestion, depression of spir- its and general debility in their various forms, also as a preventive against fever and ague and other intermittent levers, the "Ferro- Phos- Liberated Eixer of Calisaya," made by Caswell, Hazard < O., New York, and sold by all drug gists, is the best tonic and for patients recover ing from fever or other sickness it has no equal
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-09
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One Nall Drives Out Anothefio
 IS 6 French saying that finds exempliticatior for another and graver one, in very many cases. Liver disease, for instance, will soor induce blood disorders, throat ailments, skin affections and eventually, because of impov erished blood, consumption itself, unless, in. deed, it be treated in it's incipiency and early progress by Dr. Pierce's "Golden Medical Discovery which acts as a specific in these ailments, accomplishing a rapid cure by itt powerful alternative action upon the great or gans of the body. -.
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-09

When you visit leave New York city sNAGe s1pressAge and S3 eArage hre and uoa at tho Sra1S Union Hotel opposite Grand Central depot.
 GU cleRHn roomA. httod up at cost Of ona million dolArA. ei and upward DOT day. European pAu. Ee rAor. peetAurNnt supplied with tho best H1fse oars stages and elevated railroad to all dep tta. Families can live bsttor for less money st tho Grand Uni1i
 Hotel than nny other hrstelAss hotal in the oity.
 FoR SPECIAL RATES for advcrtisins in this pape apply to the publisher of the paper. V30.
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-09
vnut tsFl.nd. vIII Never Trii Non,

but perhaps somebody. wno isn't your friend, will, that your presence Is rendered offensive by the foIil, fetid smell of your breath. Ev' echo of wisdom and poetry, disgusts yout hearers, and your laugh is productive of any thing but mirth to them. lt is a duty you owe, not only to yourself, but to society, te remove this cause Of dHdnst. Dr. Saga'' Catarrh Remedy will heal tho diseased niti cous membrane, will bring relief to yourself and others. Do not hesitate to employ it
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-09
Why Not Try If

IT you have that extreme tired feeling. weakners, loss of appetite, indigestion, heartburn, headache, or other symptoms of dyspepsia, why don't you try Hoods sarnapArinaf
 It will ovorcome the tired feeling create an apps. ti:e tone up the digestive organs and euro dyspepsia It is the only medicine of which truly be said, 'lo0 Doses One Dollar" which is an unanswcrahle argument as to strength and economy.
 you surer from tcrofuln, salt rhoum, sores, boils plmples, humors of any kind. why don't yoa try Hoods sarsapArillaf a. .. ...
 Itis purely vegetable, free from all injurious in gradients, is undoubtedly tho best bloo1 purincr and Is almost certain to do you good.
 "Ths winter was troubled with humor rimplei coming out all over me and itching great deal took several kinds of medicine but they gave me nc relief. At last took Hoods sarsaparilia and tho humor has disappeared feel right well now."- HESKr SCHROEDER, St hary's, o.
 Moods SarsaparilIa Sold by all druggists ti sir for a. Prepared by c. HooS k co, Apothecaries. Lowell Mas.
 100 noQoa Ono n0IIaP
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-09

In the Rural New Yorker grape election the largest number of votes for the best black varieties was given to Concord and Worden, red to Brighton and Delaware, white to Niagara and Lady.
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-09

LoNe HoURs.-The largest street rail. road company in London has refused to reduce the hours of its employees from sixteen day, or to allow alternate Sun, days off.
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-09

A FARM-There arc still public lands open to settlement in nineteen States and eight Territories. The prices vary from St. .25 to S2. 30 per aere.
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-09

AN ITEM or INTEREST,"" Bccson's Aromatic Alum sulphur Soap prevents, cures and heals skin diseases, foftens and beautifes face and hands. 25c. by Druggists, or by mail. Ad' dress Vim. prydonncl phlinhalnhin. pA.
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-09

Young or middle-aged men, suffering from nervous debility and kindred weaknesses, should send ten cents in stamps for large treatise giving successful treatment. Worlds Dispensnry Medical Association, Buffalo, IN. Y
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-09

TIE only four-in-hAnd at Long Branch i owned by gambler.
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-09
HAY-FEVER.

| have haVo been a grea sufferer from Hay.Fpvc for IS years. I read of th wondrous cures by ElA' Cream Balm aud though I would try onco more After one application l wa wonderfully helped. TwI weeks ago I commences using it and now | feel etI tirrip rurrdi It ,is th greatest disruvbfy knoN n -DuHAMEL CLARK. Farm CT. Lee. Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-09
Important,

lr afflicted with sore eres pse Dr. Isaac Thompson's Eye Water. Druggisia sell it 2bc.
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-09

PosrAoE stamps -havc bean in uso in thii country Sa years