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Connecticut western news., 1885-10-28
"SwIll Pork.o

There is in some localities a grow ing sentiment to the effect that pro- ducers of pork by wholesome processes should not be compelled to compete with the degraded product from city swill. Those who supply grass and corn cannot realize the profit gained by persons who, within easy reach of large towns, are enabled to secure garbage or hotel refuse at low rates or even for the hauling. The Massachu- setts Plottghman considers this sub- iect at length, intelligently, and shows that it touches not only producers, but consumers and the general welfare, and has even a bearing upon our ex- port trade. First the passing swill- cart is "an indescribable stench" and a menace to health. as are also, to an aggravated degree, the hogpens where this fermented or rotting slop is shov- elled out to the abused swine, amid ''sickening odors" against which long suffering, peace-loving neighbors hesi- tate to make complaint. Again, it's use promotes disease-as hog cholera and possibly trichine-and the aver age housekeeper is not able to detect by appearance the difference between this meat and that fattened by decent methods. Moreover, the swine mala- dies, spread from herd to herd, down stream or by other means of transit, cause the innocent to suffer, and mili- tate, withal, against the reputation of American pork products abroad, Our contemporary finds in these suggestive facts warrant for legislative restric- tions upon sale, if not upon produc- tion; at least the objectionable pro- duct should be labelled "SwILL PORK, |" so that buyers averse to taking risks
 may avoid it, and raisers of grain-fed pigs be relieved from the unfair com petition.-Nea0 York Tribune.
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-28
The PrattIer in the Parlor,

MT. Tompkins was waiting in the parlor for Miss Minnie and that young lady's youthful brother was entertain ing him until his sisters arrival.
 "Say," he ventured, "Your hair is black, ain't itP"
 "Yes."
 "Well, you dye 1t, don't you?"
 "No, my little man, of course not What put that idea into your head"
 q dunno, only sister Minnie said the other day that she believed you were naturally light-headed."
 MT. Tompkins has transferred his affections to another. = Ne1o York Maig and Express,
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-28
rhsIncr.a.s afIn.nni,r.

Boston supports 500 insane, says Mir. T. n. Sanborn, not 75 of whom will recoverl
 This is frightfull Insanity has increased 40 per cent. m a decade and most of the cases are ineurable. Whatever the in lividunl cause may be, the fact remains that Uric Acil blood sets the brain on fire, destroys is tB. sues, and then comes some form of fatal lunacy.
 Nothing is SO pitiable as mind diseased Most brain troubles begin in the stomach then if the blood is filled with uric acid, caused by failure of kidney action, and tho consequent destruction of the blood lfe-nl. bumen-you have the fuel and the fame and a brain in full b.aze as when one raves, or in slow combustion, as in milder forms of in an ity. Rev. F. D. Hopkins, of St Johnsbury, Vt, few years ago was confined in an nsy' lum. He took terrible cold while aiding in putting out'R fire in a neighbor's burning house, and for twenty five years that cold was slowly filling his blood with uric acid and finally the deadly work was done The case looked hopeless, but he happily used Warmers safe cure and recovered, That was three years ngo, and having ridden his blood of all sur, plus uric acid, he has remained well until this day.
 It is indeed terrible thing to lose oao'i mind, but 1t is a more terrible thing to suffer such Q condition when it can be so easily pro. vented
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-28
Cause For Rejoicing.

CINcNNATI.-The Tines-Stdr says
 "A remarkable discovery made last win. ter, is attracting wide spread interest. As it involves a most important ques- tion,-that of public health, it is being discussed by eminent physicians and public men. It is shown conclusively that throat and lung troubles can be cured without resorting to the use of morphia or opium, especially danger ous in the case of children as arresting development, and poisoning the system. The Governor of Maryland and all the officials of that State endorse the remedy the State chemist of Delaware pro nounces it the purest and most effec- tive, and hospitals and charitable insti- tutions in Philadelphia and other cities use it with remarkable results. The remedy, which is only twenty-five cents a bottle, is Rcd Star Cough Cure. It is purely vegetable; it contains no poison or narcotics, and is a positive cure
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-28
The Peasants of Casclana.

Reaping is different here from other parts of Tuscany. The contadini cut off the ears of corn with a sickle in small handfuls, leaving two or three feet of straw standing which is after ward mown with scythes, An old peasant seeing me watch his opera tions, ceased work for a-moment, and, with a twinkle in his eye. quoted, like a true Tuscan who knows and loves his old proverb. "You know, ma'am, when the corn is in the field, it belongs to God and the saints" The contadini work hard; in the field at daylight they often do not return home till 9 in the evening-and we meet women and young girls staggering under huge loads of green grass, cut on the hills and carried down on their heads after the days work to sell for a few centimes in the village. This habit of carrying jars of water, baskets of fruit, and bundles of fodder on the head gives the contadine an easy, graceful walk, recalling the peculiar swing of the Arab women. The men just now look very spruce and neat as a new straw hat, and if possible. new shirt is "the thing" before reaping. The women never wear hats. They tie a handkerchief under the chin, and pull it over their eyes like hood, folding another several times thick on the top of their heads to keep off the sum- Macmilldn.
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-28
FOR THE FARM AND HOME.
How to Lift Plants.

Get some good rotted manure from the barnyard and mix 1t with equal parts of sandy loam. Then of the plants you are about to dig up, cut off all the longest branches and trim very close. Don't be afraid 10 cut it, as the more you cut off the sooner it will commence to grow again. Now dig it up, being careful not to break off any of the tender roots, as it is those that will supply the plant with the strength to start again. Get a pail of water and wash the soil completely off, dip ping the plant up and down until all the soil has left the roots. This will remove all worms and every rootlet touching the new soil will be ready to start. Then pot and water 1t, and stand it in the shade for at least three days. In short time the plant will commence to show signs of new life. Our Country Home.
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-28
Cuttine and Curing Clover.

Prof. s. A. Knapp gives the follow ing directions for cutting and curing clover: Start the mower at 3 o'clock D. m., and cut until in the evening. If it should rain the following day the clover would not be wIlted enough to receive any great damage; should the weather be fair use the tedder from 10 to 12 the morning after the clover is cut; immediately after din- ner rake into small win-rows; place in shock before the dew falls; on the following day air and draw to barn. We have in red clover one of the most valuable fodder plants in the world, but our present method of cur ing by exposure for long time to a hot sun reduces the crop in value to pod hay and in flavor to an insipid weed. A ton of the best clover hay costs the farmer less thaa one-third that of a ton of corn, and all things considered, it's food value is about the same.
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-28
WASHINGTON NOTEa
FRIGHTFUL DOMESTIC TRAGEDY.
A Jealous Husband Kills His Wife nnd
 Then Fatally Shoots Himself.

A gentleman passing the residence of Henry M Dickinson, near Auburn, N. r., heard the reports of two pistol shots and a woman's scream. He at once went into the house and through the hall into the dining room, where a frightful scene met his gaze. Upon the floor, at the east end of the room, lay Mrs. Dickin- son, a woman about fifty-five years old, gasp ing for breath. A hasty examination re- yealed wound in her breast from which blood was squirting, saturatiDg her clothing and the carpet beneath her. Less than ten feet from the fast expiring woman was her husband, lying on his left side and writhing in pain sister of Mrs. Dickinson. a prob able witness of the tragedy, had tainted from fright and lay outstretched on the floor of an adjoining room.
 Mr. Dickinson was suffering from a wound in his breast, and when seen was able to speak. He gaspingly uttered, still cutching the weapon, 'tI did it with this revolver life at such a sacrifice and with such dishonor is worse than death, and he sank back from the position to which he had been raised an almost iifeIess form. Meanwhile the wife, attended by others who had arrived, died in the arms of her friends.
 Last summer the Dickinson residence was filled with boarders from New York. Mrs. Dickinson was we'll preserved for her years, and loved society. The Dickinsons were in comfortable circumstances, and entertained their boarders in good style. Among the number who spent the summer with them was French gentleman, who spoke good English, was about MT. Diekinson's age and fond of good company. Before the close of the season Mr. Dickin, on, who IS a ather quiet and dig nifed man, remons, ra ed with Mrs. Dickinson for being too intimate with the Frenchman.
 The New York people left the place over month since, and Thursday the Frenchman returned, aud, in Mir. Dickinson's absence, wis tied Mrs. Dickinson. The husband learned of his presence at the house, and after seeing the foreigner on the street, went home and, meet ing his wife iD the dining-room, whipped out a revolver and fred at her, the bullet passing through her heart. He then placed the re yolver at his own breast and shot himself. His Mnnnd will donb. less prove fatal.
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-28
The YitnliiY of SeeIIs.

The seeds of the willow will not ger minate after having been once dry. The seeds of coffee and various other plants do not germinate after having been kept for any considerable time. Wheat over two centuries old has been found quite lit for food, but tho grains usually lose their power of growth after a lapse of seven years. Specimens of rye and wheat known to be 1855 years old could not be induced to germinate. "The stories of num- my wheat sproutlng after having lain dormant in Egyptian tomhs for thou sands of years are, to say the least of them, very dubious" declares Dr. Robert Brown, F. L. S. "No we'll authenticated instances of such finds are extant, while among other articles sold by the Arabs to creduIous travel CTS, as coming out of the same tomb as the ancient wheat, have been dahlia bulbs and maize, the deposition of which in the receptacle from which they were said to be extracted necessi- tates the belief that 5000 years ago the subjects of the Pharaohs were engag- ed in commerce with America" When kept dry and protected from light and air, however, seeds have been known to retain their vitality for some length ened periods. Seeds of the bean and pea order have sprouted after 100 years storage in an herbarium, and many similar nstances-most of them some what doubtful-have been recorded.
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-28
In the Land of the Kazh.

The Afghan women, of whom perhaps we saw a dozen, says a traveller, wore no bonnets, but simply long veil of gauzy stuff. Look at them in the right way and they are pretty. Their eoun- tenances have Jewish cast, but they are not brunettes. Their skin is pale, strikingly so, and they wear their hair tied over ball, so as to make them look more than naturally white. They walk remarkably well, and in the manage ment of their veils display much grace and elegance. Of the men may as well say that they are not unlike what cross between Hindoo and Persian would be. Athletic, fair, and well-bearded, they have aquiline faces, with the fore, heads shaved, and the hair on the sides hanging in curls that fall over the shoal- ders in picturesque, shaggy, mane-liRe way. Their carriage is full of resolution and pride, and from one corner of the country to another you cannot but re- mark that they remind you of bantam roosters. And they are like them, too turbulent, vain, brutal, quarrelsome, liking nothing better than the practice of cruel sport. The Kazh, or chef tribesman of Cois, was as perfect game bird as ever saw.
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-28

with a halrpiD. Then put in more soil, and press 1t about the roots. Tight pressing is one of the secrets of success in raising plants from cuttings. Water the young plants well, and shade them at first from the sun.
 Cuttings can be also started in pots of sandy compost, with glass tumbler placed over them to confne the moist ure. and keep from ths san for two or three days; then place the pots in the warmest window exposed to the southeast. Wet sand is also good for growing cuttings, and they will start quicker than in compost. A shallow pan is preferable; fill it up with sand (not sea sand sopping wet, then press in the cuttings tightly, and keep them wet. When new leaves show them selves, in two or three days transplant into pots filled with light sandy loam. After shading day or two, they may have ample sunshine and sufficient water to keep them moist. Cuttings taken from the fresh growth of a plant strike best. It is better to break off branch of geranium or verbena than to cut it eff it breaks readiIyl. Cuttings of roses, heliotrope, etc, will grow better if taken off at the june tion of the old and new wood, and should be cut off just below joint or bud, as the roots start from that point; and if bud is not left near or close to the base, the cutting is liable to decay in the soiI.-Scientitfc Anre,'ican.
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-28
To Grow Plants from Cnttinrs,

The old way of roofing cuttings in small glass bottle filled with water is a good method when hotbed can- not be used; but the bottle should not stand 80 close to the window as to become hot. and thus scald the root lets. A little cotton wool within the rim of the bottle will prevent evapo- ration. In two or three weeks the roots will be plentiful, and then the cuttings may be transferred to thumb pots, or, if the season suits, into the beds. As each cutting is taken from the bottle, dip the roots into little warm sand until each fiber is coated: this will keep them apart and prevent wiIting. If pots are used. nearly fill them with rich sandy compost, and press it to the sides, so as to leave room in the center. Put the roots in gently, and give the plant little twist to spread the roots, or separate them
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-28
Save the Corn Stalks.

Of the many things I admire in my German neighbor, none excite my re- spect more than the very successful way in which he manages his corn stalks.
 His plan does not differ from that generally adopted. He ehusks his corn in the field, ties the stalks into bun- dies, stands these bundles into stocks, and when dry, draws them into the barn, or makes them into high, mar row stack, that is pretty much all roof The Deacon and I do the same thing. The only difference is, that we propose to draw them in tomorrow, or the next day, or as soon as convenient, and the result is, that something hap pens to postpone the work, and before we know it the stalks are wet, and we must wait until they get dry again. And sometimes we repeat this process of waiting for convenient time, and November snow finds the stalks still in the field Not so Mir. Jacobs. He does not wait. His stalks are ire quently secure in the barn or stack, before some of us commence to husk. His cows and young stock are in. the field, picking up the stray ears and scattered fodder, before they are ip- iured by the rain, and before we real ize what has been done, the field is narrowed to level down the stubbs, and the next day the boys are plough ing. and getting the land ready to sow barley next spring.-oseph Harris ip AgTiuclturiSt.
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-28
Grain Statiatics.

The following figures, taken from the off, cial statement of the Board of Trade, of Chi caso show the amount of grain in sight in the United States and Canada, Saturday, Oc- tober IT, and the increase or decrease over the proceeding week: Wheat, 48,37S, ,976 bushels; increase, 2,021 976. Corn, 4,34O, ,387 bushels; increase, 48, ,669. Oats, 4, 405,375 bushels; in- crease, 517, ,435. Rye, 513, ,145 bushels; increase 75,687. Bariey, 1,154, 783 bushels; increase, 40. 530 The amount of grain in store in Chicago on the date named was: Wheat, 12,- G98, ,634 bushels: corn, 978, 941; oats, 290, 522 rye 237 221: barley ST SS6.
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-28
PRES. JOHNSON AND GEN. GRANT.
The Presidents Plan to Reinstate the
 South in the Capitol.

Mir Chauncey NJ. Depew has furnished for publication an open letter relative to an incl dent of the period of Johnson's Presidency fol- lowing the war. Briefly the story is that President Johnson planned to set aside the provisional govel nments in the Southern States during the early period of reconstruc- ton; to invite those States and their people, by an Executive proclamation, to elect Sena- tors and Repi esentatives; to combine thu SC with members of the Thirty-ninth Congress on whose co-operai ion he thought he could count to number sufficient to make quorum with the men from the South, and to expel the loyal majority of that Congress from the Capitol and install this revo- lutiona,y body in it's place. Gen. eral Grant assured MT. Depew that President Johnson sought his assistance to execute this scheme and when told by him that it would be the reopening of civil war, replied that those who shou resist it would be ''the rebels,'' but if General Grant should sustain him r sistance would be impossible. The Generals final reply. rejecting the proposals was that if the attempt were made he would disobey the Presidents orders, appeal to the country, and to the veterans of the disbanded Union army, and fdrive the Congress SO constituted out of the Capitol at the point of the bayonet" Next President Johnson hoped to find General Sherman less stubborn. First it was sought to send General Grant to Mexico on a mission, and then he was despatched on a tour of in speclion in the Far West. But in his absence General Sherman's loyalty was equally impreg- Yalla
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-28
TIE first lucifcr match was made in 1929.
..s nrnI nInnI linIInr.n

Whittier's beautiful ballad contains a touching illusion to the many cares and sor. rows which wear upon tho "heart and brain" of a wife and mother Thousands of weary suffering women have found Dr. Pierce s "Favorite Prescription" a marvellous recup. orator of wasted strength, and of sovereign efficacy in all those heterogeneous and maa. dies peculiar to their sex, by reason of which the vitality is gradually sapped, and tho cheek robbed prem9turely of iis bloom. Price reduced to one dollar. By druggists
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-28
A GREAT GALE ON LAKE SUPERIOR. Probable Loss of Two Barges and Thir.
 teen Men.

MARQUETTE, Mich, October 24.-Yt ssel mas- ters arriving here say they have never experi- enced such heavy weather on Lake Superior as has prevailed during the last few days. The gale ragged with unabated fury for nearly sixty hours, attaining a velocity of from forty to sixty miles an hour. Navigation was ren- dered doubly perIious by the prevalence of fu- rious snoW-storms. Many vessels had narrow escapes from serious disaster and several are still missing The steam barge & c. Baldwin, of Detroit, has ar,ived here in search of her consorts, the barges Grace Whitney and Eu- reka During the gale Monday night, the barges separated from the Ba dwin and have not been heard from since. The captain of the Baldwin is almost certain that they have gone down and that all hands are lost. There were thirteen men on the two boats.
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-28
Something Hot for a Cold.

Doctor to lady patient-"1ou ou should take something hot for your cold,
 Indolent patient-"Well, in what form shall take it, doctor?'
 Doctor-"Considering you have so little exercise, I should say you would derive the most gool from it if you took it in the shape of flatiron. "- Boston BudQess.
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-28
Catnrrh md Deafness.

have been deaf in one car ten years, and partially deas in the other for two months; have been treated by ear specially doctors and received no benefit. Having used Elya Cream Balm for about a month find myself greatly improved, and can hear we'll and consider it R most valuable remedy. had also nasal ca tarrh, with dropping nf mucous into my throlt and pain over my eyts, which troubles also have entirely disappeared ID. B. Yates, Upper Iisle Brooine Co. N Y
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-28
A Fathers Terrible Crime.

John Howell a wel-to-do farmer, residing rear Sta,rucca, Pa., shot and killed four of his children on Friday afternoon. The children, who range from three to eleven years of age, were murder ed while playing about the house. Howell and her eldest oh Id, girl, were visit ing friends in SHsquehanna, and thus escaped a similar fate. It Is suppo ed Howell com mitted the murders while insane
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-28
THE HOME DOCTOR.
TO Removc a rTotc from ,be Eve.

Take ahorse-hair and double it, leaving loop. If the mote can be seen lay the loop over it, close the eye, and the mote will come out as the hair is withdrawn. If the irritating object cannot be seen, raise the lid of the eye as high as possi. ble and place the loop as far as you can, close the eye and roll the ball around a few times, draw out the hair, and the substance which caused SO much pain will be sure to come with it. This method is practiced by axmakers and other workers in steel.-HedicdL Times
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-28

HIs NAME.-A Belfast Me.) man named Beckett ran away from home when boy and enlisted in the Union army under the assumed name of Mayo. He lost both his eyes in the service and now draws the largest pension paid by the Government-$100 per month. He had to get his pension under the alias of Mayo, and so signs his receil ts every quarter day.
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-28
TIE value of ton of silver is ss7 IDA st

To RESTORE sense of taste, smell or hearing use Ely's Cream Balm. It cures all cas 8 of Catarrh, Hay Fever, Colds in the He ad, Head ache and Deafness. It is doing wonderful work. Do not fail to procure bottle, as in it lies the relief you seek. It is easily applied with the finger. Price 50 cents at druggists 60 cents by mail. Ely Broe, Owego. N "
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-28

Can consumption be curedl Yes. Ono man only, discovered the laws of gravitation. One man only, discovered the virtue of vac. cination And ono man after wears of study and reflection, has discovered tho cure for consumption. Dr. Pierce's "Golden Medical Discovery is is specific. Send two letter stamps and get Dr. Pierce's pamphlet treatise on consumption. Address Worlds Dispensary Medical Association, Buffalo. N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-28

AMONG CHILDREN there is no plague that eats away life's energies so rapidly as that of worms, which are the out growth of blood impurities. They are detected by nervous restlessness, un. natural appetite for food, hollow, sunken eyes, and a general bodily uneasiness. Parents should note these symptoms, and relieve the little ones by the use of VINE GAR BITTERs.