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Connecticut western news., 1886-01-06
Teaching Deaf a.utes to Speak.

Deaf mutes may be taught to speak and to understand articulate speech by merely watching the motion of the vo- cal organs. This method is by no means novel, as it has long been prac- ticed in some of the schools of Europe, and the earliest attempts to teach the deaf and dumb to speak appear to hava been as successful as those in modern times. It is recorded in his tory that a deaf man was taught to pronounce words and sentences by ar English bishop in the year 6S5, and from that time isolated classes of the same sort are mentioned till the latter part of the eighteenth century when school for the teaching of articulate speech to mutes was started in Ger many. The method of this teaching is very simple. It consists merely in training the pupil, by initiating the position and action of the vocal organs of the teacher, to utter articulate sounds. This, it is found, is not a very difficult task for the pupil, but it is extremely tedious, requiring long and unintermitting practice, and the greatest patience on the part of the teacher. In Germany this art of lip teaching has been much more success full than it has ever been in England or America, perhaps because the German language is more adapted than the English to acquired speech on this plan. It seems to be generally ad- mitted. however, by all schools that have tried this method of in struction, that though it is often highly success full in special cases by the help of much individual teaching, it can not be used to any effect in large institu- tions where class instruction is abso- lutely necessary. Another system, however, has been introduced of late years into English and American
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-06
The "MOxa" Remedy.

Although tattooing is confined to the lower orders of the Japanese, round white spots are to be seen on the skin of almost every native of Japan in all ranks of life. These spots are known, Dr. Baelz tells us, as "mOxa," and they are produced by burning the flesh in peculiar way, with the ob- feet of curing some disease. The be. lief in the efficacy of moxa is univer- sal in Japan, and the Portuguese and Spaniards must have adopted the same faith, in it's power to alleviate or cure deep-seated pain for they introduced both the treatment and its Japanese name into Europe. This is said to be the manner in which moxa is prac- ticed in Japan. Il May the leaves of the Artemisia cuinensis are powdered and dried, and the mass is cut into small blocks or pieces. One of tfsse pieces is laid on the body and set on fire so as to burn slowly away. At first the operation naturally produces a sore, more or less deep according tt the intensity of the heat The sore soon heals, but thero is leit SGT for ever. Those who have been subjected to this "remedy" say that 1t is by no means so painful as what would be supposed in the absence of actual sxpe. tienoes " Y Y
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-06
.Grecian Burial Custom.

A correspondent at Athens gives an account of many curious burial customs peculiar to Greece, which lately came to his notice. A piece of linen as wide as the body, and twice as long, was doubled, and hole large enough for the head cut out of it. In this the body was wrapped and then dressed in new clothes, and more especially new shoes. Beneath the head was placed 8 pillow full of lemon leaves. In the mouth was placed a bunch of violets, and around the temples chaplet of flowers. These are used only for the unmarried, and must be white. Both head and feet were tied with bands made for the pur- pose, which were unloosed at the edge of the grave when the coffin was about to be closed. A small coin (a relic of the fee to the ferryman) was placed in the palm of the hand. At Athens @ sou is dropped into the coffin. The greatest attention is given to this point. In re- moving the body the feet always go first. A priest came on three successive days to sprinkle the room, fumigate it, and repeat certain prayers, as for that period after death is was supposed to be haunt ed. After burial women are hired to keep light burning over the grave until the body is supposed to be decomposed. To assist this, the bottom of modern Greek collins is of lattice work. Every Saturday the poor of Athens place on the graves of their friends eatables of the sort they used to like.
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-06
Dealing With a Tranp.

"Who's that at the kitchen door p asked MT. Joilikin of hls 'oung wife last Sunday, just after breakfast.
 its a tramp, and I'm bothered to death with them," she replied.
 "Wait minute, my dear," said her husband,-In fix him SO he won't trouble you any more."
 He kissed her and went out, and in five minutes he returned.
 "Well," queried his wife, "did you fix him?"
 "Yes, I gave him something to eat" "Why you shouldn't have done that. He'll be sure to come right back and worry me more than ever," she said, petulantly.
 "Oh, no, he won't. l gave him a rocketful of those biscuits you made for breakfast
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-06
tsTha SWamn Angel.O

When General Gilmore laid out his plan of operations against Charleston S. C., and it's defences in the summer of 1863, he decided to plant battery in the marsh, at some point whence it might be possible to reach the wharves and shipping of the city with shells. The marsh here was a bed of soft black mud, sixteen to eighteen feet deep, overgrown with reeds and grass traversed by tortuous, sluggish water courses, and overfowed at high tide. Here, at point midway between Nor ris and James Islands, fully five miles from the lower end of Charleston, on a strong platform of logs, placed direct ly on the surface of the marsh, but strengthened beneath the gun plat form by piles driven through the mud into the solid sand below, and filled be- tween with sand, was planted the bat tery. It mounted a single gun, an S. inch rifed Parrot gun. The gunners were protected by a sand-bag parapet. Aug. "A, 1863, General Gilmore de- manded the surrender of Charleston. The demand being rejected fire was opened from this gun upon the city. Several shells did reach the lower part of the city, and caused much damage by exploding among the warehouses there, but no persons were harmed. The Swamp Angel, however, did not long continue to terrify the Charles tonians. Being fired at considerable elevation, with a charge of sixteen pounds of powder, and impelling a projectile weighing 150 pounds, it burst at it's thirty-sixth discharge. As Fort Wagner, fully mile nearer the city, was taken, September 2, and it's guns turned against Charleston, the marsh battery was put to no further use.-Inter- Ocean,
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-06
Fear and Hydrophobic.

It is well recognized that fear or nervous apprehension can induce a fatal disease having nearly, if not all, the characters of hydrophobia. But it is not true to assert that hydrophobia is always brought on by the mental anxiety that dog g-bite not infrequent- v occasions. We make these plain as- sertions because some of our weekly contemporaries have thought fit to re- gard the hydrophobic panic" as they call it, as unwarranted and mischiev- ous in it's working. Certainly any hing like panic is to be repressed, and no occasion in life can "panic" benefit, though it may harm commu- aity. Hydrophobia is nervous dis aSase, but it hxbssAe material cause, a poison, which is most likely germ" CT cro-organism. It is a curious fact that birds, even when inoculated with the poison of rabies, do not suffer rom the disease. We have frequently mentioned the fact that some individ- ,uals appear to enjoy, with birds and ether animals, the same kind of im- inunity. Whether it is those persons who are not given to fear or nervous apprehension who always escape hydro phobia, even though bitten by a rabid dog, we are not in a position to state. But nothing can be more detrimental to bitten individual than to brood over his misfortune, or make himself miserable by learning all the symtoms If ophobia.-Ldncet.
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-06
Advertising Aphorisms.

To cure dull times.-Appiy an ad- vertisement to the afflicted parts.
 A good advertiser practically puts his show-windows into the newspa- pers.
 "how can tell whether my adver- tisement will attract or not?' Try it.
 Have you ever heard a business man my that advertising did not pay him?
 Don. take your signs down in dull times. Pc ole real newspapers all t4mes of the year.
 Epitarh for an unsuccessful business man: ''He didn't advertise. Go thou, but don't do likewise"
 "Ties that bind a merchant to his proft-adper-ti
 "Ties" kept in stock at this office.
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-06

the audacious Giesen, and then whis- pered few words to his principal, probably suggesting that he use his sabre more and his legs less. The lat ter nodded assent and said he was ready.
 ''That was splendid" whispered Giesen to his man, who was eager for the second round. "Just hit little quicker, if you can. He will stick this time. The next round will settle it."
 Once more the word was given. Once more the student rushed at his adversary. This time the lieutenant did stick. There was fierce clashing of blades. The lieutenant uttered an exclamation of pain end reeled back wards. His white. shirt was covered with blood, which gushed from his head in streams. One of the sledge- hammer blows of the student had caught him fair and square un the left temple, the wound extending around the outside corner of the left eye, through the cheek across the nose, which was laid open the breadth of a finger, and into the right cheek. The cut was at least an inch wide, and probably much deeper, several large arteries being cut. The doctor, assist ed by the old veteran, had his hands full to step the flow of blood.
 Il presume" said Giesen. leaning over to look at the wounded man, "that there will be no more military exercise today" and leaving Lieut.. Won Holz in the hands of his friends we retired from the room.
 That night there was "commers," or general publication, at the club room of the Bavaria, at which, there is reason to fear, more wine was drank than was good for the health of those who participated.
 It was six weeks before Lieut.. Von Holz showed his aristocratic face in public places, and if he is still in the land of the living he can be readily identified at long range by the scar across his face, which is convincing proof. if any is needed. that occasion ally main strength and awkwardness, when backed up by pluck, triumph over skill.
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-06
The Biggest Duck Killing Yarn.

Several old sports were seated around the table at the Board of Trade last Sunday, and as usual were deeply interested in narrating their achievements in the duck hunting line. and some very tall yarns were spun, but as nobody questioned the volunteered experience of any body else in the crowd, everything went along peacea5ly until Col. Minor took hand with the following statement, which for the time being completely paralyzed the boys:
 "You fellows think you're mighty smart when you try to stuff us that you've killed forty and fifty ducks at shot. You're no good. l saw a shot once that killed a million P
 "Oh, let up," chorused the gang.
 "Won't do it. If you don't let me alone I'll make it two million, and and then I'll be on the inside"
 Lets have it, then, if it isn't too much sudden death"
 "Well, I don't care whether you be- lieve me or not" said the old gentle man, "but it's the truth Pm telling you. In 1845 I was captain of the steamboat Gazelle, running in the gulf trade from Houston to Galveston, coasting. as it were. "At the northern end of the bay was river barely nav igable at the best of times. The sur rounding country was unsettled, and the region was perfect godsend for sportsmen. Winged game was innu- merable. and seemingly made it their headquarters, more especially during stormy weather, as the locality was well sheltered and land locked. A storm arose after we left Galveston on this particular trip, and as steamboats were not built either as large or as substantial as they are at the present time, we broke for shelter and an chored at the mouth of the river. The spot is now known as San Jacinto bay.) It was barely twilight, but the whole river as far as we could see was solid mass of ducks, geese. and trout. Suddenly flash of lightning or a thunderbolt sprang out of the sky; there was & deafening and binding shock, such as had never before or have ever since experienced, and all those ducks turned up their toes."
 "Kill 'em allf'' asked one of the crowd.
 Blessed if know," said the colonel ''but the whole of Galveston bay was | covered with ducks for fortnight The people lived on salted duck for about year, and I gathered in about 100 bales of feathers"
 ''See here now we can't stand every thing"
 "Wishimaydie if it ain't so. I've got some of the feathers at home yet and will bring you down sample the next time think of it."-C Cincinnati I
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-06
Tho Reporter,

At most public gatherings 'the press" Is toasted and is called "the power" and "the lever," especially when it suits their purpose. Sometimes the echoes of praise reach the editorial sanctum, but rarely does it fall upon the ear of him who has earned 1.-the newspaper reporter. Of all men he occupies the most anomalous position. He is born to his work, not made. His life alternatcs between the shadows of misery and the light of hap piness. He is worse paid than any other mental laborer, yet he is rarely tempted to leave his profession. He is courted by some and summed by others. Some like him, others hate and fear him. If he is a clever man he excites the jealousy of his competitors; if not, he has their con- tempt. Somotimesrhc is- an over rated factor in the worlds progress, at others he is equally under-rated. At the call of duty he fraternizes with the vulgar, and talks divinity with the bishop. To. night he is in the haunts of vice, to- morrow he is at the millionaire's table. He shakes sympathizingly with the con- demned murderer one minute, and the next drinks with the judge who con- demned him. His experience enables him to judge humanity, adjudge circum- stances critically, and to mako a mental photograph of scenes to be reproduced with striking fidelity. Sometimes he has to expand trihing circumstance to fill column space; at others to condense column of good matter into few lines, writing off all slap dash without time for reelection. He is with the world, not of it. There he gathers his news and makes the most of his items. Flo makes the fortunes of many and lives in want. Men are made famous by his pen, yet he himself sinks to the grave, for the most part, unwept, unhonored and unknown.-Teras Figaro.
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-06
Why They Study Photography.

By the way, had you heard that a number of bank clerks have taken to amat UT photography"
 "No."
 "Yes, they think they can introduce the French plan. If the teller of a bank there has doubts as to the hon. esty of an unknown customer he gives privste signal to the cashier, and that responsible officer, while the teller is in the act of making the payment, brings the photographic camera (con- veniently placed beside him. but in- visible to the customers) to bear upon the unsuspecting party. ."-Ci Cincinnati Times Star.
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-06
The Rambler's office boy not long since

The Rnm6ler's office boy not long since met with an adventure that is likely to bring him with sorrow to his grave. He met very charming young lady last week, and she invited him to call. He did so, and was so enraptured that he called again the next night, and the next, and so on until Saturday came. Saturday nigh: the young lady's father who is minister by the way-stepped into the parlor and invited Willie to go to church with the family next day. Willie accepted with pleasure. But imagine his chagrin when the old gentle man read for his text: "My daughter is grievously tormented with devil" And this is why our office boy is slowly piu- ing away.-RamJler.
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-06
HUMOROUS.

A fresh roll-the actors new part.
 The ghost of smile-Smelling the cork.
 An auctioneer does as he Is bid, . postman as he is directed. i A friend in need is a friend who generally strikes you for a quarter.
 The Russians are light eaters. At least, it is said they eat lots of candles.
 Vesuvius is no pimple. and yet 1t Is very frequently in a state of erup- tion.
 "It is not always May" sings a poet You are very right; it is sometimes must.
 A belle differs somewhat from . cowboy. The more powder she uses the less dangerous she grows.
 "I'm dyeing for love-" remarked young Jinks. as he put a little ad- ditional color to his moustache.
 A Boston artist painted an orange peel on the sidewalk so naturally that six fat men slipped down on it.
 When a miner has been eaten by . grizzly, the western people speak or him as being admitted to the bar.
 "How do you tell a fool when you see one?" asks correspondent. How! By the kind of questions he asks.
 "See mammal exclaimed a little girl as she looked out of the window during a snowstorm-"see the popped rain coming down."
 Student (to servant at the door r)- "Miss Brown?" Servant-"She's on {, gagged" Student-"I know it. I'm what she's engaged to-"
 Following "pink teas" and "5 o'clock teas" comes can afternoon coffee" In natural sequence we may expect "twilight-molasses- and water" i
 "A genuine patriot" said an cleo tion orator recently, must at ali times be ready to die for his country. even though it should cost him his lifel" (Thundering applause)
 "Why should the soldier never lose his head in battle?" said German captain to private soldier. "Because if he did he he would not have any place to put his cap on."
 Girls who wish to have small, pret- ty.shaped mouths should repeat at frequent intervals during the day. ."Fanny Finch fried floundering fish for Frances Forbes father"
 X Paris correspondent writes that he finds great difficulty in gaining ad- mittance into the cemeteries. Let him try the experiment of dying and the gates will be opened to him.
 Dialogue between mamma and her five-year- old daughter Mamma. do you tell liesp', "Of course not my child" Mamma, does papa tell lesY' "Certainly not" "How is it, then. that you don't always agree?"
 A gentleman generous in his con- tributions for church purposes, but not regular in his attendance upon public worship, was wittily described by clergyman as being mot exactly a pillar of the church, but kind of a flying buttress, supporting it from the OntaidA -
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-06
Youth, Age and Kno wledge.

"Yes, sir" said Jones to Smith, "as men grow in age and experience they advance in knowledge.
 ''I don't think so,' replied Smith.
 Don't think SO? That's rather singular. The opinion I hold on the subject is the universal opinion"
 "It may be, but I have my own opinion, nevertheless, and it is that the younger we are the more we eknow. When I was youth I knew twice as much as my father. Now am aged and don't know half as much as my son. n.'--.d8esten Cetayjsye
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-06
The Rising Sun.

An American tourist in Switzerland was awakened by his room mate, an Englishman, who urged him to get up.
 Hurry up, or you will lose the magnificent spectacle of the sun ris- lg." ...... .
 "Is that all the sun does here? Well, it does that in New York, too. I thought breakfast was ready by the teveus rins es year velcs."
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-06
Killed While Pointing a Biraa,

A valuable setter, owned by Mir. S. I. Middleton, of New Jersey, was killed recently in the following singu- lar manner. The dog was on a stanch point on the track of the Cumberland S Maurice River Railroad, when a train approached, and despite the frantic calls of his owner, the setter refused to move, the locomotive kill ing the animal instantly. The dog sacrificed his life to his instinct ef duty.
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-06
Beyond.

Beyond. Hinged with blne mountains. Oft, when littlo lad, Dreamed I of some. hing llaa
 Hidden beyond; Ships and shining sea, Towns and towers haunted mo; Dreams made mo glad-and saA Life lay beyond! Ringed with blue welkin, on now, as when lad, Dream I of something gla
 Hidden beyond; Something I cannot sec Esunts and entices mo; Dreams mako me glad-and sad; What lies beyond? William Canton i- Good Words.
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-06

Advertisements in newspapers ss now published did not become general until the beginning of the eighteenth cen tury.
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-06
What Is Life,

WHAT is lifei-a rapid stream Rolling onward to tho ocean. What is lifeI-a troubled dream, Full of incident and motion. What is lifei-the arrows flight, That mocks tho keencst gaxer's eye. What is ife,-a gleam of light Darting through stormy sky. What is life,-a varied tale,
 Deeply moving, quickly told. What is Ii fe!-a vision pale,
 Vanishing while we behold. What is life,-a smoke, a vapor, Swiftly mingled with the air. What is lifei-a dying taper,
 The spark that glows to disappear. What is liie,-a flower that blows,
 Nipped by the frost, and quickly dead. What is life!-the full blown rose,
 That's soorched- eA ASearand-w -witherea. Sucn is life-a breath, . span,
 A moment quickly gone from thee. What is Death?-O mortal man!
 Thy entrance on eternity.
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-06
Connecticut Western News.
 PUBLISHED AT cANAAN, LIIcsf.klD COUNTY, CT. EVERY WEDNESDAY, MORNING. 6. c. BECKLEY, Editor and Proprietor
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