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Connecticut western news., 1885-11-25
Amazons in the Hebrides.

According to report from the Heb rides, nearly the whole male popula- tion of Lewes, being absent from home at the herring fishing on the east coast, the Jig tacksmen arranged to take repossession of the islands which the crofters maintain to be theirs. Ac- cordingly, there was general gather ing of tacksmen, ground officers, gillies and shepherds from the surrounding district for this purpose. The croft CTS wives and daughters, having been made aware of the invasion, determin- ed to resist the invaders at all hazards, both on sea and land. A large fleet of sailing boats was accordingly got ready, and when the tacksmen hove in sight the women were ready for ac- tion, each being armed with stout stick and lapful of stones. A fight commenced about a mile from land which lasted for fully four hours, and after hot and well-contested battle the women came off victorious. They drove the tacksmen off, preventing them from landing their sheep, and only five head of cattle were disembarked out of several score. The women then determined to keep sentry on the islands until the return of the men from the fishings. Several of the women were injured, though not seriously - PGU MaU GQzette,
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-25
CLIPPINGS FOR THE CURIOUS.

A German statistician finds that there are 100000 blind persons in i the world.
 A Denver man has found a snake with three heads, and has refused $175 for the curiosity.
 A pair of boots made by a Can1eld, Ohio. shoemaker for boy aged seven. teen, measured 14 inches in length by 1-2 in width.
 There is a tree in Java the juice of which is used by the natives for black ing shoes. It is said to be better than any of the manufactured blacking.
 In Cannon Ball creek, Dakota, are millions of curious stones rounded by the wear of the water so that they look like bombs. Some of these can non shot from natures foundry would weigh ton.
 A Spanish doctor, named Forino, has calculated that, supposing 300 ci- gars are rolled in day, the movement of the fingers is repeated 274,50O times in year of 200 working days. This often causes professional cramp, so- called cigar-roller's cramp.
 In the last century they really turned criminals to some practical ac- count in England. In 1767 John Ben- ham. under sentence of death for bur glary, was pardoned on condition of undergoing the amputation of limit" l" to test the efficacy of MT. Pisrce's styptics." The limb off, John was considered free.
 The term handkerchief is not found earlier than the fifteenth cen tury, when in the wardrobe accounts of Edward ". of England "V dozen hand converchietfes" are named as having been made by one Alice Snap ster, to whom payment had been made. A handkerchief was formerly the square of fine linen employed by women for covering the head.
 A forcible illustration of the weight of the atmosphere was recently given by lecturer in London, who said that the air, which scarcely appears to be matter at all, is so enormous in mass that it really presses with nearly ton to each square foot, so that the weight of all the buildings in the worlds metropolis, for instance, is less than that of the air above them.
 The origin of the two old names ol Cavalier and Roundhead so prominent in English history, is not more curious than that of the more modern names of Wbigs and Tories. The Cavalier: got their name from their habit of be ing almost constantly on horseback, and the Roundheads from the close cut of their hair. In 1860 Cavaliers came to be called Tories, an Irish word for robber, and the Roundheads got the Scotch name of Whig, which means buttermilk.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-25
About AurOras.

The extent of the auroral displays over the world is not uniform, the United States being the most favored, while Siberia, opposite to us across the pole, but much further north, is the least New York city has about the same frequency of auroral displays as St. Petersburg and London, and also as Siberia, more than half way up the Behring Sea coast, fully 1,500 to 2,OOO miles nearer the pole. They are seen as far south as Cuba, Yucataa, Central Mexico and Cape St. Lucas on the American continent, while in Asia they are unknown in Pekin, and almost so in the Japanese Islands, Southern Europe, on the latitude of New York city, being just within the limits of visibility. In general, 1t is seen about 400 miles further south on the Western Continent side than it is on the Eastern, or just the distance the magnet pole is from the true or geographical one, pulled over the same side, so to speak, it being just north of our continent. It thus plainly shows that the magnetic pole is central point from which the auroral force in some unknown way is depend ent. The magnetic pole, approximate ly Sneakinp is on lonoitude 10O da
 grees west from Greenwich, and on that meridian the displays are more frequent than at other points of the same latitude.-Lieut. Schlcatka.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-25

Grateful Thousands proclaim NrNuAn BITrERs tho most wonderful lnNiH0fhnt that ever sustained the sinking system.
 Made from California roots and herhas trcc from Alcoholic stimulnnts, A furrnttN" and Tonic
 This Rftfcrs cures Female ComrlniutH lufHmmatory and Chronic IthsuntnAtrnts Gout, Biltuus Rcmittent nud tutrrluittent Ne yera, Blood, Liver md Kidney bsrascH
 Dyspepsia or fudiucNtlan, lieadnchcs Pain in the Shoulders, Coughs TiRhincm uf tho Chcst Dizziness, Nonf Stomach, Fmrrcd Tongue Bilious Attacks, palpitnti0n uf tho Heart, lncus manla, ana pain in he rtgionu sg the klineya, are cured by thpurc of thr bittefHs
 For Sittu Diseases. Eruptlons, hailn Eryspelns, HrroftilB, tiHoolorationN, liumprH and diseases of tltn skin of whatever name ur nns lure an' literally dug un and carried out ef the system Co a short time ly thr use of the llittnrH. EnNiaoratc- the Ntauaeh, and Htitn- ulnteN the torpid Liver and huwHlr, which rcn. der it Of uneqnalcd efficiency in clcnnsiuH tha blood Df nll impurities, and inipafting new hfe and Nigor Co the whole system
 No Person can take thc hltter and remAin long unwelL
 Tin, Tape mud other Worms, aru destroyed and removed from tho FNrigms
 Cleanse Iho Ntttntcd Iflood whenever it Is foul your feelings VII tel Nni when Keep the blood pure, nnd the health of thc system win follow.
 Tn conclusion Give thc nitiors trial 10 will speak for itaciE One bottle VIII prove a bet ter guarantee of ita merits than Q lengthy Rd- vprtisrmcnt,
 M. n. McDonnid Drug Co.,, rroprteinrg' Tan Fune,sra, Cnls and h1N tW tt NRehinFt0n hts
 Cur, Charlton Ai, Nov tufk Saat by all Dealers and Drn srgi inta.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-25
LOUIS REELS HISTORY.
The Career of the Famous Leader of tho
 NIetis.

Louis Riel, the Canadian rebel who was hanged, was born within five miles of the Fort Garry settlement in 1844. He was a half breed, but had fair hair and light blue eyes, and usual y passed for a full blood European. He was educated for a priest, but when he presented himself for holy orders ordination was refused him.
 When the half breeds resolved, in 1869, to resist the invas,on of Canadians, Riel put him. self at the head of the rebels, and with his forces, descended upon the Hudson Bay Company's fort, selZed ii, and set up a provisional government of his own and issued a bill of rights demanding representa- tlon ill the Dominion Government and series of public improvements. He had se- cured an abundance of arms aud ammunition, and he summarily crushed the efforts of the little colony of English settlers who strove to resist him, and took all the prominent Cana dian residents. prisoners. To terrify the set tiers further he had their leader, Thomas Scott of Ontario, shot.
 General Wolseley was chosen to lead the ex- petition against the rebels. The moment that Wolseley, backed by 1000 regulars and militia, set his foot in Fort Garry settlement, Rel dis banded his government and fled to the United States.
 The Canadian Parliament banished Riel for five years. The half-breeds were quieted for a time by grant of 200 acres of land to each one of them living in Manitoba @ compen- sation for disturbing the old river frontage system. Riel was more popular than ever with the half-breeds when he got back to Man itoba after his exile, but he now played the part of loyalist and offered to aid General Archibald to resist the Fenian invaders, who, under O'Donahue, proposed to sweep down on the province of Manitoba. Immediately after ward in 1873, he was elected Representative in the Dominion Parliament from the Province, and went to Ottawa and was sworn into office by the clerk while the building was deserted. News got abroad among tbe people that Riel, the man who had ordered Scott to be shot, was in town, and, hearing of the threats of in- furiated loyalists to shoot him in revenge if he attempted to take his seat in Parliament, he fed from the city and never again entered it. His seat was declared vacant the next day, and he travelled in the United States until, in 1884 mutterings of fresh outbreak among the half-breeds in the Northwest led him back | to his birthplace, and again he was chosen a leader, this time by his dissatisfied fellows at Prince Albert settlement. Then came the sec- ond rising, which was put down by General Middleton, and the surrender of Riel and his triGl conviction and execution.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-25
The Thanksgiving Turkey.

X gentleman tells this story:-At Thanksgiving fine turkey was always
 sent to an old servant of the family This year illness in the family caused the near approach of the festival to be overlooked, and it was not until the morning of the day before Thanksgiving that it was remembered that old Polly's turkey had not been ordered. The oldest daughter of the house made good the omission by going herself to market and selecting plump ten-poundcr. The poultry dealer said it would be inn possible to send the fowl until evening, whereupon the young girl promptly said :: 'I will take it to Aunt Polly myself. Cut off the head and feet and wrap it up snugly and I shall have no difficulty about it." The neat parcel in due time was handed to the aged crone with "Mother sends you this turkey, and hopes you will have pleasant Thanks giving" Dis yere the turkey, Miss Caline' Mighty little un; yer ma done send me allus heap bigger un dan dat ar," eyeing the neat brown parcel with undisguised dissatisfaction. But Aunt Polly, Ihad the head and feet cut off {; and that is the reason it looks small it weighs ten pounds, and think it ought to be large enough; the turkeys this year are not very heavy" What, Miss Caline, '' the old woman exclaimed, ''you done had de feet and head cut olr9 I'd ruther hab no turkey tall dan wun like dat;' and swaying to and fro in her chair, she looked the very picture of disap- pointment. Why Aunt Polly, it will save you the trouble of cutting them olf of what possible use can the head and legs be to you?" Oh Miss Caline," was the grieved rejoinder ;" wanted them to fro in de ash-bar'l so de neighbors 'ud know had a turkey now dey won't know nuthin' tall about it; needn't to had no turkey" And the old woman refused to be comforted.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-25
The Execution of RIeI.

Louis David Riel was hanged at Regina, Northwest Territory, at twenty-three minutes past eight o'clock Monday morning. He met his fate bravely, speaking calmly and gently to those about him at the extreme moment, and manifesting neither bravado nor desire to pose as martyr. He was informed at nine o'clock on Sunday evening that the special messenger bearing his death warrant had ar- rived, and he manifested relief at the an- nouncement. He spent almost the entire night in prayer. When su pmoned to the scaffold his step was firm and his features were composed. He spoke frequently to the Sheriff and the priest with occasionally 8 quaint picturesqueness of expression, break ing into French when his feelings were most stirred. It was feared that an atempt at res cue might be made, and pickets were placed as far away as mile from the barracks where the execution took place. But up to the last moment his friends apparently entertained hopes of 0 reprieve, and the news of his death, though it was known long before, that the warrant of execution was on the way, seems to have como to the French people of the Dominion like an unexpected shock. The excitement, especially in the province of Que bee, was intense, but lead to no breach of the peace,
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-25
A RnII of Fire.

Captain Hanson, of the bark Paul inc, from, Cardiff, at Quebec, recounts strange phenomenon. In latitude 5 degrees north, longitude 46 degrees west, during a rainstorm, a brilliant ball of fire lodged on the deck, and for few minutes played about from the cabin to the forecastle, prostrating the captain and two seamen. With loud report the fiery visitor disappeared as suddenly as it appeared, without dam aging the vessel.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-25
n.i,,,.. raa nfnnA, Tar rrI,n.

A lady on Fifth Avenue, New York, quickly summoned doctor;
 "Oh, doctor, my husband is nearly dead. He attended a caucus last night. He made lour speeches and promised to be with his fellow citizens again to-day. But oh, doctor, be looks nearly deadn
 Has he been in politics longm
 "No, only last year. He worked hard for tJames McCau avs election
 "He will get well. madami He has stomach for any disease if he worked for
 Political life, of short or long duration is very exhausting, as is evident from the great mortality which prevails among public men. Ex. U. $. Senator B. K. Bruce, who has bcen long in public life, says;
 1.-The other day, when stepping into car at a crossing, 1 found Dr. = within, who eyed me up and down in Q surprised way, remarking:
 "'Why, Senator how well you lookn
 "'Wsll, l feel pretty we'll answered.
 The doctor uttered an incredulous reply, when the Senator frankly tod him, in an swer to an inquiry that it wns Warmers safe euro which accomplished for him what tho profession had failed to do. Senator Bruce says his friends are very much astonishel at this revelation of power.-Ihe Globe.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-25

HEART DISEASE IS supposed to be purely a nervous disease, and yet intelli- gent physicians admit that about half the fatal cases of heart disease result from long-continued abuse of the stom- ach and digestive organs, by liquor and tobacco, which weaken and destroy the nervous system and produce over-excite ment, causing death. VINEGAR BITTERs is sure corrective of such disorders.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-25
Tnr ralue of . ton of silYcr is sa7. .7lIsL

The proprietors of Ely's Cream Balm do not claim it to be a cure-all, but Q sure remedy of Catarrh, Colds in the Head and Hay Fever. 1t is not Q liquid or a snuff, but is easily applied with the finger. It gives relief at once. Sold by all druggists. Price 30 cents. By mail co cents. Ely Bros, Owcgo, N. |.
 suffered for more than ten years with that dreadful disease catarlh, and used every avail able medicine which was recommended to me. l cannot thank you enough for the relief which yolr Cream Balm has afforded me.-EmRnuel Meyers, Winfield, l.. I.
 was troubled with catarrh for seven years previous to commencing the use of Ely's Cream Balm, some five months ago. It has done for me what other sD-called cures failed to do cured me. The effect of the Balm seemed like mnEic.-GlArencc l.. LnfI. Blddeford. Me.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-25

Originates in scrofuloua taint in the blood. Hence the proper method by which Co cure catarrh, is Co ptrirp the blood. It's many dsagreeahle symptoms, and the danger of developing into bronchitis or that terribly fatal disease consumption. are entirely re- moved by Hoods sArsapSrillA. which cures eatArrh by purifying the blood and also tones up the system and greatly improves the general health Of those who take it
 'Thad been troubled by general debility, caused in part by cAtArrh and humora. Hoods sArsaparillA proved just the thing needed. derived an I'm uiense amount of benentn-H K MuIHrT, Boston.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-25
Facts for Families.

In order to cook your hare, you must always first catch it.
 It is much easier to catch cold than to catch hare.
 To get rid of a cold, always use Red Star Cough Cure.
 To get Red Star Cough Cure, only re- quires twenty-five cents.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-25

IN a speech at Kilmarnock the other day Kord Roseberry told good story about his little girl. She had been told by her nurse that if she did not think so much by day she would dream less at night. "But cant help thinking" she told her father. "For you know" she added, pathetically, "I cannot make my mind sit down.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-25

MENSMAN's pEPToNfzEp DEEF TONIC, the only preparation uf beef containing it's entire ntarf- tiots properties IL contains blood-making force ,generating and life-sustaining properties; invaluable for indigestion, dyspepsia, nervous proStration, and all forms of general debility; also, in all cnfeeblcd conditions. whether the result of exhaustion, nervous prostrntion, ovcr- work or acute disease, particularly if resulting from pulmonary complaints Caswell, Hazard K Co, Proprietors, New York. Sold by druggists.
 poP corn is the best appreciated deiclcy at Tho ,sanI Ts1anI parl
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-25

X PIoUs CITIZEN of Buffalo proposes to chain a Bible to each telephone in the country, so that while waiting for replies the telephoners will have some thing to read of nature to repress pro- fanity
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-25

Some one has told you that your catarrh Is incurable. It is not SO. Dr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy will cure it. 1t Is pleasant to use and 1t always does it's work thoroughly, We have yet to hear of a case in which it did not accom- plish cure when faithfully used. Catarrh is disease which 1t is dangerous to neglect. A certain remedy is at your command. Avail yourself of it before the complaint assumes a more serious form. All druggists
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-25

There arc innumerable instances where cures have been effected by Scovill's Sarsaparilla Blood and Liver Syrup. for all diseases of the blood, when tho patient had been given up by physicians It is one of the best remedies ever offered the public, and as lt is prepared with the greatest specific for certain diseases it is wonder that should be moro effectual than hastily written and careessly prepared prescriptions Take Scovilrs Blood and Liver Syrup for all disorders arising from impure blood It is endorsed by all leading professional men
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-25
The Youtb,s CompnuIou.

In our home the day of its arrival is known as Youths Companion day" and the only bad effect VIC have ever known to arise from its coming is that all the children, and the same time. The publishers are out with n new announcement showing increased nttrap- tinns for the new year. If Si,15 is sent now. ii
 will pay for the COMPANION to January, 1887
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-25
The Cause Of Consumption.

Scrofula, manifesting itself in blotches, pimp- les, eruptions, salt-rheum, and other blemishes of the skin, is but too apt by and by to infect the delicate tissues of the lungs nlsn, and result in ulceratinn thus ending in consumption. Ur. Pierce's "Golden Medical Discovery" will meet and yanquish the enemy in its stronghold of the blood and cast it out of tho system. All drunpists
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-25
Catarrh in the Head

"For many years, beginning 90 far back don't re- member when, had the ratarrh in my head tt con sisted of on excessive How from my nose, ringing and bursting noises ln my oars, and pains on the tp of my head The hawking and splitting were moot excessive in the morning when the back part of my tongue would be thick with a white fur, and hers would bc a bad taste in my mouth, Ny hearing was affected in my irft car Five years ago [ began to use Hoods sartaphriilN. was helped right away but continued 10 use uli fclt myself cured NY general health has been good ever since ths estarrh icft me, p-Mus E H. CkuirtEfb, Lowell
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-25

TIE best thing Josh Billings ever wrote: Any man who accepts the office of First Lieutenant in his own home need not look for promotion"
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-25

'T suffered three years with catarrh, and my gen eral health was poor in consequence, When took Hoods sarSaparilla found had the right remedy Thu catarrh is yielding, Hoods sarsaparila is cleansing my blood, and the general tone of my sys tenn is improving My case is Of such long standing that did not expect Co bc cured In m instant"- FRANK wAsHnuRS Rochester, NY
 'T suffered with catarrh fifteen years tried all tho catarrh remedies without benefit and was about Co try change of climate, when [ took Hoods sarsa parlliu. would not take any money consideration for inc good one bottle did mc Now | am not troubled any with catarrh."-L W, Ln.Lis, Chicago,
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-25
ssIJt,Ie. but nh NIx,

Dr. Pierce's Pheasant Purgative Pellets" are scarcely larger than mustard seeds, but they have no equal as a cathartic. In all disorders of the liver, stomach and bowels they act like a charm. Purely vegetable, sugar-coated, and inclosed in glass yials. Pleasant, safe and sure. By druggists.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-25

Rev. thaflcs like ot MatrrI nfF, Conn, tnya "I contracted weakness of the kidneys, whlcl was made worse by drinking water in ihediferenl parchhsod lotllo of HuSr's Kidney and Liver REMEDY, with.t guarantee that it would help me nR it aficrwafd did H
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-25
"ln on orderly honse, all ls foon ready.
A ksrn,ntnI I.nhr.

"T'his Is 10 evrli y thnt have uscd tfuNr's tRd. ney and Liycrl REMEDY for the kidneys and other troubles with very satrfactory results, and VI uld recommend ths game Co those afflicted as | waA Gratefully, Mrs. D. [. reck, Ansonla, GLn
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-25

TIE COMING EASTER will fall on the 25th of April. This has not occurred before since 1734, and will not happen again until 1943.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-25
"ont Q. drht oal of dnnrer.
Ms Mirc,s NIotisr.

MI. Charles W. Morrls, Eag'c Udico, plttshela Mass, writes My wife's mother had been In very precautions condition win dropsy, or Bright disease Of Inc kidneys. lluNr's kidney Rnt Liyerl REMEDY has worked miracle in hero Price si,25. Send for Illustrated Pamphlet to
 HUNTS REMEDY CO, Providence, K,
 So. | by all druFFists.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-25

it's use monthly sickness is rendered painless,
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-25

TnE TEREDo is proving very destrue- tive at Laguna, Cal, destroying wharf piles in q year or two.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-25

It is purely vegetable. and meets Q want never before furnished to the public, and the utmost reliance may be placed in it.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-25

ASK your shoe and hardware dealers for Lyons Heel Stitfeners, they keep boots and shoes straight.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-25
AFInr CnnfrntIIr ion.

CocArSE is prepared from the leaf of a bush native to Peru.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-25

When you visit or ica.e SrW York city vop-SEngu eIprcssage and S3 car ge nre, An s,o9 tho Grand Union H0.el, opposite Grsud tautra depot
 6n elegan rooms, ttsrd up cost of miliba dollars, S snd upNari per day. European plan. kle. vator Restaurant supplied with thebsst Horse ems stages and elevated railroad, ,to all doppts. Families san live better for less mbHsy at tho Grand Union Hotel than at Auy other hrstcla8a totcl n tho oity.