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Connecticut western news., 1886-01-13
A Grow that Counted.

Leroy, who, though he expresses the opinion that "the nature of the soul of animals is unimportant," was an excellent observer, mentions case in which a man was anxious to shoot a crow. 'To deceive this suspicious birL the plan was hit upon of sending two men to the watchhouse, one of whom passed on, while the other re- mained; but the crow counted and kept her distance. Tho next day three went, and again she perceived that only two retired. In fine, it was found necessary to send five or six men to the watchhouse to put her out in her calculation. The crow, thinking that this number of men had passed out, lost no time in returning" From this he inferred that cror S could count up to four. Lichtenberg mentions a nightingale which wa. said to count up to three. Every day he gave it three mealworms. one at time; when it had finished one it re- turned for another, but after the third it knew that the feast was over.
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-13
Turkeys Losses by War.

The Nopoe Vremya gives the fellow ing summary of the territorial losses of Turkey during the last two centuries: !: Since the capture of Constantinople in 1453 they had gradually seized the whole of the Balkan Peninsula except ing Montenegro, the Peloponnesus, the northern shore of the Black Sea, and of the Sea of Azov. In I'll the Ottoman empire possessed more territory in Europe than any other power except Russia, her possessions extending west ward to the Adriatic and the Danube and eastward to the Dniester, the Dnieper, the Don and Kuban. Thus Bessaribia the Crimea, and other Mon- golian regions were under the dominion of the Turks, whose possessions on the Continent of Europe covered an area of 15,454 square miles. But from this period the decadence of Turkey com menccd, and, with the exception of her temporary success against Austria in 1739, she went on losing territory to such an extent that upon the eve of the war with Russia she had only 9,456 square miles of territory. of which 2,948 miles were governed by Princes, who merely owed her suzcrainty. The Berlin treaty deprived her of 4,55a miles, so that from 100 to 1878 the Ottoman empire lost in Europe 10, 666 square miles, out of which S,902 were conquered by Russia, who has annexed 4,s16 square miles After the war oi 1877-8 Russia annexed 468 square miles in Asia Minor and 167 in Europe, while Austria annexed ,073 (Bosnia and the Herzegovina, and England 174 (Cyprus)
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-13
The Young Woman and the Telegram.

The other day young housewife left her home in this city to spend few days with several lady friends in Hainil- ton. Before going she provided good supply of cold edibles for her husband, and told him that he could help himself whenever he was hungry He took lunch down town and went home in the evening for dinner. As he tells the story he found cold chicken, cold butter, cold pie, cold milk, cold salt, cold mus with all that he was not entirely satis- fed, and hunted high and low for some thing else. At first he did not know what it was, but finally concluded that he wanted bread. He knew there was some in the house, but he could not find it. Finally he concluded to tele= graph his wife, for he could not live without bread. Accordingly telegram asking: "Where is the bread2" was des- patched. The wife received it in the midst of number of ladies, and 1t frightened her nearly to death. With the cry, II know it is bad news; know Mir. B. is killed!" she fell in faint. The ladies present cried from sympathy, and most lugubrious scene presented itself when man of the house happened in. ''Whats the matter here P he ask ed. "Mrs. B.'s husband has been killed and she has falnted," was the reply. ''How do you knowF' he asked. ''Oh, she got a telegram "Where is it2" We haven't opened it yet" Imagine the scene when the sympathetic creatures read the message. In about an hour the answer was sent back to him: "You mean thing. It's in the bread box, under the piano, where I hid it from the cook. "- Cincinnati Times.
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-13
Maximilian's Iil.Starred Widow,

A writer in the London Figdro says: When was at Brussels few weeks ago, on one of my excursions to the neighborhood of Lacken, l drove by the chateau where the ill-starred widow of the ill-fated Emperor Maxi milan is passing her ruined life. I met with Belgian who told me much about this victim of Napoleon's insane Mexican expedition. Though still out of her mind, her mental condition has much improved since the shock caused by her dress catching fire a year or two since. She Is now comparatively cheerful, though the danger of re- turn to suicidal tendencies has to be carefully guarded against. It is only by exceptional acts that she reveals her sad condition. Thus, one of her peculiarities is the ever-present wish when walking in the beautiful grounds of the house which her sister, the queen of Bel gium, has placed at her disposal, to search and pick up things from the ground. She derives so much pleas ure from this innocent pursuit that her attendants purposely scatter about things on the paths she generally chooses for her walks. She is particu- larly fond, it is noticed, of picking up scraps of dead wood and small with cred branches of trees, which, on re- turning to her apartments, she ar ranges with marvellous taste in origi- nal forms She often paints, too. and there is not the slightest trace of hal Inclination in the landscape she pro- duces. Another occupation in which she finds much pleasure is in prepar- ing the daily menu for her table. She insists invariable or having two kinds of soup served for her. It is sad to learn, however, that of her complete recovery there is no chance. She may live for many years, but the doctors and she has had the best advice Flu rope can afford-hold out no hope of her mind ever being restored to it's normal condition. ...-
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-13
A Washable Wall Paper.

It is stated in Chambers Journal that firm in Lancaster, England, have brought out novelty which the name of "Tectoreum" has been given While it possesses an artistic appear. ance, it can be repeatedly and thorough y washed with soap and water with out suffering any injury. being entire y impervious to damp. It is very durable, is as cheap as ordinary wall paper, and can be applied in the usual way; while inasmuch as it checks the
 aroads of damp into room. it can
 .,y claim to hygienic qualities. It has always been possible to clean by di :erse m cans, the different articles ot .omestic furniture; and the only ,tructural portions of room which me has not been able thorou yhly t. wash have been the walls. With the new material in use the walls may be > c,ured as freely as tue floor; and the consequent advantages in the case ot hospitals, schools and other buildings
 a which perfect cleanliness Is so es, sential, will be considerable.
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-13
CLIPPINGS FOR THE CURIOUS.

The pay of ladies in waiting to the Queen is $3,500 year, that of lords in waiting s5,60O.
 The phrase Christian name'' arose from the custom of the early Chris. tians naming their children at bap- tism.
 The Apaches have smoke signals by day and fire beacons at night, and sys- tems of telegraphy understood only by themselves. The displacement and overturning of few stones on a trail, or bent or broken twig, is note of warning like the bugle call to dis ciplined troops.
 The magnitude of the Escurial, the great Spanish palace, may be inferred from the computation of Fracisco de los Santos that it would take four days to go through all the rooms and apartments, the length of way being reckoned at twenty-three Spanish leagues, which is about 12O English miles. There are 14,O00 doors and Ill., GOO windows in the edifice.
 A jack rabbit was the means of re- uniting pair that had been separated thirty-two years. The Rev. Colon Anderson, of California, caught rab- bit one night that was frightened into submission by lantern the dominic carried. The story got into the papers, was seen by his mother in Scotland, whom he supposed long since dead, and she wrote to him. The two re- gently had an affecti.nate meeting in Scotland
 The Smithsonian Institution con- tains the small nugget of gold, little larger than pea, that first met the eyes of James Marshall in the sawmi]l wall at Sacramento, and was the begin ming of those discoveries in Califor- nia that have added nearly $1, 500, ,000,- GOO to the worlds stock of precious metals. The nugget IS kept in glass case, and is an object of curiosity to all visitors
 To bite the thumb at a person inn piled an insult; hence in "Romeo and Juliet" Sampson says: Il will bite my thumb at thee, which is disgrace to thee if thee bear it." The thumb in this action, we are told, represented a fig. and the whole was equivalent to 'A fig for you!" The term "To give or make the fig'' as an expression of insult has for many ages been very prevalent among the nations of Europe, and, according to Deuce, was known to the Romans.
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-13

Members of Congress, journalists and professional men of Oregon have petitioned the President to set apart Crater Lake as public domain. The surface of the lake is $500 feet above sea level. and it is about eight miles long and six miles wide. It contains a circular island 600 feet high, on which is found an extinct crater which is 90 feet deep and 475 feet in diame- ter. In another portion of the lake is found conical-s shaped rock, which is perpendicular, and rises to an altitude of 2,2OO feet above the waters sur face. Other rocks of remarkable form and elevation lower high above the lake. The lake walls are nearly per pendicnlar, and vary in altitude from 1000 to 2,Oo0 feet. Adjoining the lake and guarding it's approaches, the mountains are rugged and of great al- titudes-one summit being 9,950 feet above sea level.
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-13
Hardened by Experience.

Do you know, Mugwich, t.at you ought to have your house and ba1n protected from lightning?'
 'No, I don't ow it, and what's more, 1 won't hay> done"
 "You won't! Don't you know that you may be struck b, lightning eny day?"
 Il know it, but I've been struck by lightning-rod peddlers about eight times in the last summer, and re.'koa l can stand anything after that" Call.
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-13

A PRESENT. William Henry Brown,
 Pittsburg colored man, has received the bequest of Shenandoah valley farm of 150 acres from a Virginian named James Spanoler, the son of a wealthy planter, who played with Brown when both were boys, and who was badly wounded in the Confederate service at Fort Harrison and captured. Brown who was serving in the Union army, saw that Spangler received kind treatment as a wounded prisoner
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-13

WIEN DOSE or VINEGAR B1rTERs is taken into the stomach, all diseases of the blood. liver, heart, kidneys, stomach, and body generally, begin to pack up, preparatory to leaving the system. And it doesn't take them long to pack, either. Like the guests that Mrs. Macbeth dis persed, they ''stand not upon the order of their going, but go at once."
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-13
After. Diphtheria

The system is left wsak and by general deb ity, and anasmia lack of blood h apt persist for some time. reliable medicine to act as a tonic and to valize and enrich the boo1 is very much needed and for this purpose Hoods SarsaparlA has no equal It has just the elements of richness and strength re- quired to b,ing back robust health.
 'Diphthera left me in very bad condition, suffer ing particularly from indigestion and lameness the stomach. At times I could not stand up take long breath Hoods SArsaparillA has done so much good that glA1 to tes ify to its superior efficacy" -MRs. K. E. MAcoMBEn, Charlestown Mass
 J. H. Burgess, North Middleboro, Mass., had seven children sick with diphthera. They all pulled through but in bad condition their systems seemed poisoned by tho disease. Hooi's sarsapara restorei the whole seven to perfect health.
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-13
VINEGAR BirrERs

is tho sreat Blood Purifier and Life-givinS Principle; . Gentle Purgauve and Tonici psffees Renoyator and Invigorntor of the system.
 In Vinegar Bittcrs there is vitality nus 10 alcoholic or mineral poison.
 DiseaSes of the Skin, of whatever name or natlfe. are literally dug up and carried out of the system in short time by the use Of the btten
 Vinegar Bittcrs allays feverishnsss NIe heves, and in time cures Rheumatish' Gout, and Similar painful diseases.
 Vinegar Bitters cures Consdpation ana prevents DiarrhGa.
 pounded possessing tho power of VINEGAR BIT TIERS to heal the sick ..
 Send for either of our valuable references books for ladies, for farmers, for merchants, our Medical Treatise on Diseases, or our Catechisi,nn on Intemperance and Tobacco, which last snou'o be read by every child and youth in the lana.
 Any two of the above books mailed free on receipt of four cents for registration fees
 RH. Mcdonald Drug Co.,, te2 Washington St, N.Y.
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-13

CosrLY.-Mr. John w. Mackay's grandson, called the 'young Prince Colonna," is to be christened in Rome in grand style at cost of 5000, which is said to be more than the child s father receives year for serving as an officer in the Italian army.
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-13

A new official seal has been engraved for the President of the United States, which is tho third that has been en- graved for that officer since Washing ton was in office. The first had for it's distinctive feature thirteen stars sur rounded by clouds and sunlight. It was designed by an, Englishman, and was used about half century. The second was not much of an improve ment, its centre piece being simply a "squatting" eagle holding three or four arrows and sprig of laurel. and the nations motto and shield. The third was made by MT. w. F. Lutz, who designed the great seal of the United States. The central figure is the American eagle standing in relief. The thirteen original states are repre- sented by thirteen feathers in each wing of the eagle; thirteen leaves on a laurel branch and thirteen arrows held in it's talons, thirteen bars in a shield on it's breast, thirteen stars be- tween it's wings and thirteen letters in the motto, "E Pluribus Unum,'' on scroll carved upward in it's beak. Twenty-Five rays of the sun and eleven small clouds, forming an arc above the stars, denote respectively the states admitted subsequent to the union of the thirteen colonies, and the territorial possessions, including the Indian territory, Alaska and District of Columbia, which have not attained the dignity of statehood. This is the first time all the states and territories have been symbolized in the design ot seal,
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-13

WHAT IS HOME without Calcnd CT ?" is a very appropriate inquiry just nov, when for 'S6. About the handsomest and most con- venient ore we have seen is Hoods House. that successful medicine. Hoods Sarsaparilla. The head of a beautiful young girl wearing a Kate Greenaway bonnet adorns the card. and everything about the Calender is in excellent taste. Ask your druggist for a copy, or send six cents in postage stamps for one, or ten cents fbr two Calenders, to c. l. Hood & Co.,, Lowell, Mass,
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-13

will be interested in the statement that half a million pounds of willow leaves disguised as tea were shipped to Amer ica from Shanghai last year.
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-13
In the Hospitals.

Baltimore and Philadelphia hospital physicians are prescribing the new proprietary medicine, Red Star Cough Cure It contains neither mophia, opium, nor any other injurious ingre- dients. The price is only 25 cents.
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-13

E. l.. Moves, Revere, Mass, was cured of scald-head by using Halls Hair Remover.
 A sure cure for obstinate coughs and colds Ayers Cherry Pectoral. The best remedy.
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-13
ARemcdy for Lung Disea cs.

Dr. Robert Newton, late President Of tho Eclectic College, of the city of New York, and formerly of Cincinnati, Ohio, used DR. WM. HALLS BALsAM very extensively in his prac- tice as many of his patients, now living, and re- stored to health by the use of this invaluable medicine, can amply testify. He always said that so good remedy ought to be prescribed freely by every physician as a sovereign rem- edy in all cases of lung diseases. It cures Con- sumption, and has no equal for all pectoral complaints
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-13

FoR pYsprrs1A INDIGESTION. depression ofspir-
 it's and general debility in their various forms, also as . pre-, entive against fever and ague and other intermittent levers, the "Ferro-Phosphor- ated Elixir of Calisaya," made by Caswen, Hazard & Go, 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., 1886-01-13

"Bo1s, these days" remarked news boy as he picked up the stump of a cigar and puffed away at it, ''begin where grown people leave off,"
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-13

Something About Bracelets.
 Bracelets have at all times been much in use among barbaric nations, and the women fre-- Quently wear several on the same arm. Tho finer kinds are of mother of pearl. fine gold ot silver; others of less value are made of plated steel, horn, brass, copper, beads, etc. This species of personal ornament was exceedingly common in Europe in prehistoric times. Tho bracelets of the Bronze Age were either of gold or bronze, silver being then unknown. In shape they were oval and penannular with expanding or trumpet shaped ends, having an opening between them of about half an inch to enable them to be easily slipped over tho wrist. Those of gold were generally plain, hammered rods, bent to the requisite shape, but those of bronze were often chased with elegant designs, showing 8 cultivated taste Some forms of spiral armlets of bronze, pecu- whole forearm, and werc doubtles intended as much for defence against sword stroke as for ornament. The Etruscan and early Roman forms of bronze bracelets were for the most part cylindrical, with overlapping ends, or spiral or serpent-shaped. There were also the common forms in the Piso's Cure for Consump- ton saved my life. In this vicinity all know its merits.
 L. L. WH1PFLB, Druggist.
 Kintner, Mich.. March 4, 1885.
 Iron Ago of Northern Europe, while silver bracelets of great elegance, formed of plated and intertwisted strands of silverware, and plain penannular hoops, round or lozenge- shaped in section and tapering to the extremi- ties, became common towards the close of the pagan period. In the Middle Ages bracelets were much less commonly used in Europe, but the custom has continued to prevail among Eastern nations at the present time.
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-13
wrecka of Humaufty.

who have wasted their manly vigor and pow CTS by youthful follies, inducing nervous de- bility, impaired memory. mental anxiety, despondency, lack of self,confidence and will power, weak back and kindred weaknesses, should address, with 10 cents in stamps, for large illustrated treatise giving unfailing means of cure, Worlds Dispensary Medical Association, 663 Main street, Buffalo, N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-13
Changing Climate Conditions.

The Hudson River Valley (N. !. ] peach-growers, it is reported, will abondon peach-g growing for good u, account of the untoward seasons and a conviction that the climate is be coming more and more unfavorable to that fruit. The restriction of local ties adapted to peach culture is yearly becoming more and more confined a. cultivation carries the country away from the peculiar conditions incident to the original climate culsivatork
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-13

RELIEF is immediate, and cure sure. Piso's Remedy for Catarrh. 50c.
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-13

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Connecticut western news., 1886-01-13

The best Ankle Boot and Collar talS are made of zinc and leather. Try them.
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-13
Something About Bracelet

In some sections of New Hampshire children of school age are remarkably scarce.
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-13
CONSUMPTION,

Lungs, is promptly and certainly arrested and cured by this God-given remedy, if taken before tho last stages of tho disease arc reached. fatal disease, when first offering this now ceI- ebratcd remedy, to the public, Pr PIERCs sumpti on Cure, s but abandoned that name as too limited for a medicine which, from ito wonderful combination of tonic, or strengthen ing, alterative, or blood cleansing, anti- bilious, pectornl md nutritivo properties, is uneQualed, not only as a remedy for consumption of the lungs, but for all
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-13

from Q common Blotch, or Eruption, to the worst ScrOfula. Salt-rheum, ssFcverssOres.o Scaly or N Ough Skin, in short, all diseases caused by bad blood are conquered by this powerful, purifying, and invigorating medicine. Great Eating Ul. cers rapidly heal under its benign influence. Especially has it manifested it's potency in curing Tcttcr, Rose Rash, Roils, Carr and SVvc1ltMgs, Hip Joint Disease, Whitc SwellfMgs, GOitrc.. or Thick Mock, and Enlarged Glands. Send ten ored plates, on Skin Diseases, or the same amount for a treatise on Scrofulous Affections.
 "TIIE BLOOD IS THE LIFE.0 Thoroughly cleanse it by using pr. Pierce'g Golden Medical Discovery, and good digestion, fair slxfIs buOyant sPirs cOnstitutiOn. will be established.
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-13

The roll of doctors who are women in the United States now includes more than 250O
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-13

LYONS Patent Metallic Heel Stiffeners keep new boots and shoes from running over, Sold by shoe and hardware dealers.
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-13

To be dramatic, and at the same time ac- citrate, is a rare combination. If the one IS gift the other is grace.
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-13
CHRONIC DISEASES
 OF THE Liver, Blood, and Lungs.

If you feel dull, drowsy, debilitated, hav0 sallow color of skin, or yellowish- brown spots on face or body, frequent headnchc or dih5i. alternating with hot flashes low spirits and gloomy borebodings irregular appetite, and coated tongue, you are suffering from Indie gesttOM, DyspcpsiR, and Torpid Livers or "Bfliousncss.o In many cases only part of these symptoms arc experienced. AZ Golden Medical Discovery has no equal.
 ShOrtness of Breath, BrOnchitios severe Coughs, ConsumItion, and klndred anectlons, It IS soyereign remeoy: book on Consumption, Sold by DruggiOt0.
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-13

No gift can pass between human creatures 30 divine as the gift of recognition, for it touches upon the creative.
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-13
A-P..r, Weak s,sssr,

who is suffering from ailments peculiar to her ing she needs medical help, will find in pr. Pierce's "Favorite prescription" preparation which will give her. strength and new life their natural and healthy action. It is the re- suit of many years of study and practice by 2 these troubles speciality. To be had of all druggists.