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Connecticut western news., 1886-12-29
The Sparrow Pest.

Determined war has not been wage6 against English sparrows in this State, but in Pennsylvania, and perhaps two o, three other States, bounties are paid fol their heads, so much a hundred. Boys made ample pocket change for time by the use of rubber slings and blowguns, but hoy-like they soon grew tired of the spors of wholesale murder of the little birds, and the sparrows, left to them selves, continued to increase with re- markable rapidity. Statistics on this point are interesting. The newly organ ized division of economic ornithology of the Department of Agriculture is preparing a series of bulletins upon the relations of several common species of birds of this country to agriculture. Among the bird pests which threaten destruction to valuable branches of farm ing Dr. Merriam, the head of the division, places the English sparrow as chief. This little creature has so multiplied and developed among its new surroundings as to have become vastly greater scourge than the caterpillars and worms it was expected to destroy. Its present rate of increase is enormous, and the new territory which it invades is esti- mated at more than 13o, 900 square miles annually. It is essentially a town bird, but it takes long vacations in the fruit growing seasons and ''wreaks it's fastidious appetite" upon the largest and juiciest of grapes and the daintiest of tree fruits, in which work of destruction it's aggregate of damages is almost incompu- table.--Nev York Tribune.
Connecticut western news., 1886-12-29
No Sinner.

Two children belonging to family in Hartford were forbidden to visit the children of clergyman because it was supposed that there were enough chil- dren in that family to make up goodly quota for the playground. One after noon one of the clergyman's boys climb ing upon the fence shouted out: "Come over here and play with me!'
 "I can't" replied the younger of the invited two, ''mother says there's enough children in your yard"
 ''Oh, pshaw! come alongw 'I don't believe mother will care very much, ' said the older, and he begun to scale the fence. He was interrupted by his younger brother with this bit of Scrip ture:
 "When sinners entice thee, consent thou not"
 Don't you call me a sinner" came from the other side of the fence, 'I'm minister's boy. ."-Harttord Post.
Connecticut western news., 1886-12-29

A remarkable discovery has been made in Springfield, H., by pr. c. N. Kelder, local physician and surgeon. The case in question is called aetinomy cosis hominis, or lump jaw, in the human being. The disease infects cattle and other animals, and was first discovered in human being in Berlin in 1859, and in the present case is thought to be the first in this country. The Medical Ee.- ord of May reported case in Montreal of young lady who. it was thought had died of phthisis, a form of consumption. In speaking of the case the Medical Re- ord said it was rare and interesting one, there being few, if any, authenti- cated cases reported in this country. The subject of the present case is a young lady employed in Springfield manufacturing establishment, who, about year ago, was operated upon for tumor of the left jaw, which was extir- pated. It grew again, and she went to Jacksonville to consult physician. By accident tho physician was absent, and the case came under the notice of Dr. Kelder, of Springfield. He secured some of the fungus, and when placed under the microscope it developed the disease with which the doctor is familiar, hay ing seen it in the old country a year ago while pursuing a series of studies oi medical science. It is a..fungoid growth, and one of the proofs of the germ theory. The fungus is mass of vel Jewish pus containing small plaques re sembling seed, mingled with long fila
 ments. The disease invades the lungs intestines. and general system, and, i not interrupted in its course, invariabl.
 results in death, but if taken in it's pri
 mary stage, as in the present case, it cal
 be cured. Dr. Rausch, of the nlinoi
 State Board of Health, examined the fun
 gus, and eonArns tho diagnosis made b @ pk KG1dG.
Connecticut western news., 1886-12-29
In a Garden.
HI ~ Vitk uVue Baby, see the flowers! Baby sees

 Baby, see the flowers!
 Baby sees
 Fairer things than these, Fairer though they be than dreams of ours. Baby, hear the birdsl
 Baby knows Better songs than those, Sweeter though they sound than any words. Baby, see the mooni -Baby's eyes
 Laugh to watch it rise, Answering light with love and night with noon.
 Baby, hear the seal
 -Baby's facs
 Takes 0 graver grace. Touched with wonder what the sound may be. Baby, See the star
 -Baby's hand
 Opens warm and bland, Calm in claim of all things fair that are Baby, hear the bells! -Baby's head
 Bows, as ripe for bed. Now the flowers curl round and close their cells.
 Baby, flower of light
 Sleep and see
 Brighter dreams than we, Till good day shall smile away good night. -Algernon Charles S,cinburnc
Connecticut western news., 1886-12-29

Liberty Lighting the World is not the tallest statue, after all. The Afghan Boundary Commission have discovered on the road between Cabul and B,Ikh, in gorge bordered by high escarpments of conglomerate, number of statues of Buddha cut from the solid rock; two of these are standing, and the taIlest is 173 feet high. But this is not ''70 feet higher than the New York figure" as the London Ners says, it is only about 80 feet higher.
Connecticut western news., 1886-12-29

Pastoral pursuits have been the largest factor of Aus,ralia's commerc al pros perity. The sto k landed by the first fleet. in 11SS, consisted only of bull. four COWS and calf, one stallion, three mares and three colts, with few coarse wooded sheep, pigs and goats; in 1885, ninety-seven years later, there were reck- oned to be as many as 5000, 900 horned cattle, .a00, 900 horses, so, 900, 900 sheep, and 1 .0OO. 900 swine.
Connecticut western news., 1886-12-29

Bloomington, Ill.,, IS the first town of the United States to try the value of brick paving for streets upon an exten- sive scale. Brick pavements exist in abundance ln the towns of Holland, but are rarely met with in this country. Bloomington is in a clayey district and bricks are cheap. There nave been seven miles of street laid with them for the last ten years, and they have proved durable and economic if care is taken to choose tough bricks in the beginning. The bricks are laid in two courses and are very closely fitted. Sand is brushed over them to fill the interstlces. The result is smooth pavement, safe one for horses, and, on account of the poros. ity of brick, a much drier pavement in wet weather
Connecticut western news., 1886-12-29

a In some "reminiscences of Henry Ward Beecher writer for the New York Times says: Ut is MT. Beecher's boast that he never wore dress coat. He wears his every day suit of black broadcloth wherever he goes, and though be may be-as he often is-the only man among two hundred or three hundred banquet CTS not attired in the Tegu ation evening dress, nobody would notice any incon- gruitv. Beecher's strong personality completely overshaiows such petty de- tails as dress. About three years ago big dinner was given at Delmonieo's by the Chamber of Commerce, at which there were present President Arthur. General Grant. Governor Cleveland, and the Governors of ten other States. The affair was intended to be very swell, and so it was. Mir. Beecher arrived late, and few of his friend could not help noticing that he had paid less attention to his toilet than usual. But the sturdy expounder had no apologies to offer. In the course of his speech, which was one of the most elo .uent he was ever heard to utter, he explained that he had just come from his farm at Peek>klll and had hurried to catch the train. The charm of bis oratory set the company wild with enthusiasm, and at the finish, after the cheering and waving of haukerchiefs and napkins had ceased, General Grant clasped the speakers had and in tones of genuine admiration said: .sMr. Beecher. I don't know what kind of farmer you are, but as a talker you are some pump kins'"
Connecticut western news., 1886-12-29

In the Saxon town of Colditz, which contains about five thousand inhabitants, and is situated near Leipzig, a society for leaving nature to cure disease (Natur- heilverein) is in coNrse of formation. The six local practitioners have agreed to inform the members that they must not expect medical assistance from them in case they should change their minds.
Connecticut western news., 1886-12-29
THE FAMILY PHYSICIAN.
For Sore Throat.

Every one has cure for sore throat, but simple remedies appear to be most effectual. Salt and water is used by many as a gargle, but little alum and honey dissolved in sage tea is better. An application of cloths wrung out or hot water and applied to the neck, changing as often as they begin to cool, has the most potency for removing inflammation of anything we ever tried. It should be kept up for number of hours. During the evening is usually the most con- venient time for applying this remedy.- Scientitic Americ
Connecticut western news., 1886-12-29

An automatic postal box has been put up on the lamp-posts in Brooklyn, N. I. By dropping cent through the proper slit postal card and pencil are brought up so that a note may be at once written. If a postage stamp is wanted, the dropping of two pennies will bring that to view. Postal letter envelopes are also supplied in the same manner. These convenient boxes are al- ready in use ID London.
Connecticut western news., 1886-12-29

The applications of electricity become more varied every day. Lir-pressure, heat, steam pressure and water stages at di tant points are now recorded by its use, and now a California electric an has invented process whereby gold. silver and copper can be ins ,antly smeited by a lightning stroke.
Connecticut western news., 1886-12-29

The heavy feeding and deep drinking characteristics of the English dinner of years ago is said to be rapidly disappear ing and with them much of the gout and indigestion that have been regarded as national compla nts. The change Is as crlbed to the impression made on the public of late years by hygienists, schools of cooking and educat on generally.
Connecticut western news., 1886-12-29

The Atlanta Constitution has set on foot inquiries as to the condition of far mers in the South and, as a result, finds cause for congratulating tillers of the soil on present prosperity and the bright outlook for the future. They manage better, live better than they used to live and are getting out of debt.
Connecticut western news., 1886-12-29
VOL. XVI.

Frederick Douglass tells reporter of the London Neus that there were f, 000,- 0)0 negroes in this country at the time of the emancipation, and that he now estimates the population at 2. 900, 900.
Connecticut western news., 1886-12-29
Sugar Way Down.

Customer-How's this2 You charge mo seven cents pound for sugar.
 Grocer-It's worth that, isn't ita
 Cu>tomer--Yes; but you say on that placard "sugar way down."
 Grocer-And so it is, sir. keep it in the cellar now.-GdN
Connecticut western news., 1886-12-29
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Connecticut western news., 1886-12-29

The largest pension ever paid out to single person in Philadelphla has recent ly been handed to Josiah Brineard. The sum reaches over s10, ,C0o. The pension has been under way for over nineteen years, and the beneficiary is both blind and Q cripnle
Connecticut western news., 1886-12-29

Within three months not less than six ing have been organized, and mills, ma chine shops, railway companies, foun' dr es, cotton, -four and other manufac- tories have been constructed in the South
Connecticut western news., 1886-12-29
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old Dan to buckle it about his four footed friends neck, observing, "Wall, I haint much sentement, so ter speak, but I'm blest if I didn't want ter dew somethin' to compliment the old dawe there !"-Inter- Ocean,
Connecticut western news., 1886-12-29
Timely Information.

Gus-Have you put the important question to old Moneybag's daughter, Jack2
 Jack-No. hear there is prior at- tachmcnt there.
 Gus-You don't say so?
 Jack-Yes, the sheriff has attached everything the old man owns.-NeU York Sun.
Connecticut western news., 1886-12-29
A Fearful Threat.
er-You are a bad boy.

Father-You are bad boy.
 Johnny-No ain't.
 "Yes you are, and if you give me any more impudence I'll punish you severely. rll tell your sister to play tune on the piano for you"
 Johnny promised to behave himself heneeforth. .-SvtinQs.
Connecticut western news., 1886-12-29

The promise of home aud land of their own, it is easy, saysa recent travel Ter, is the golden inducement which leads many Germans to cross the Atlantic
Connecticut western news., 1886-12-29
Pure Water.

Pure Water.
 Dr. N. B. Slzer in an essay on Drink ing Water says: In regard to the use of hard water, if we consider for moment the functions subserved in our economy by the water we drink, we shall sec very clearly why hard water does us harm. Leaving out of the account the water lost by transpiration through the lungs and skin, we may state in general way, that the use of water is to wash the blood clean-that is, to dissolve and carry out of the blood the waste materials picked up by the blood, which are soluble in water. Now, we all know that liquid can only dissolve certain proportion of any solid; therefore, if we preoccupy our potable water with from 10 to 15 grains per gallon of salines, it is easy to see that we impair its power of dissolving 1 and removing from the blood the proper amount of waste material and also that, l if it be thus overloaded with dissolved salines the water will be very apt to, like an exhausted laborer, drop part of the load the first chance it gets. Suca deposits actually occur, in very i'm portant and delicate organs; notably the kidney and bladder, forming disease.
 While condiments arc of very little benefit as articles of food, yet they play an important part in stimulating diges- tion, and as factors in producing nerve force.
 The principal condiments are pepper. cayenne, mustard, horse radish and vine gar, and should be used with discretion. Their constant use causes debility in certain tissues; but when moderately used, the disturbance produced is not worth considering, especially when com pared with the benefits which follow.
 Condiments are of great benefit in aid- ing the digestion of substances which would otherwise be slowly acted upon by the digestive organs. Their action increases the amount of saliva secreted; and in many cases where the appetite is deficient they arouseit it and cause the patient to eat more than he otherwise would.
 Condiments are very seldom given proper attention in the sick room. The patient is usually allowed to use them without stint, whereas much benefit may be obtained by their judicious use.
 In many cases of diarrhoa, black pep per, cayenne or mustard can be taken in unusual quantities and with great bcne- fit. Black pepper is a well-kuown rem edy in the common fever and ague of this country. Cayenne pepper is of spe- cial use iu nervous dyspepsia, when there is tendency for the food to fer. ment instead of to digest. --Hsalta and HoMe
Connecticut western news., 1886-12-29

Silence may be golden, but it doesn't necessarily make a millionaire of mute.
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Protectors Record.

Mr.. Blaine, in one of his recent
speeches made allusion to the subject
of protection. His words are worth
remembering, and we reproduce them
now after the election, so that they
may not be regarded by any one as
words spoken for political effect. Mr..
Blaine said:
''The prosperous, advanced, intelli-
gent and powerful free trade country
of the world is Great Britain. The
country which stands most prominent
most powerful, most intelligent under
the protection policy is the United
States. Twenty-six years ago the
United States adopted the still exist
ing policy. AT that time the wealth
Of Great Britain was twice as great as
that of the United States. We have
now run the race with The free trade
country for twenty-five years, and the
wealth OF that nation is not even eq-
ual TO ours. The wealth of the United
States to-day exceeds that of Great
Britain by S10,000,00O,000. Take
the rate Of wages paid here for labor
of all kinds, skilled and unskilled,
throughout that quarter of century
and compare it with that paid in
Great Btitain, and you will find that
it is from - to 100 per ceut greater,
taking the average Of the whole period.
We present for your choice American
protection and British free trade. |
regret to see, however, that some of
our fellow citizens of Irish birth still
vote for the free trade side. That
always seemed TO me to be an anomaly,
for in 50 doing they vote exactly as
England desires them to vote. Let
every man who looks to the material
prosperity Of this country reflect that
his first duty is to insure the perman-
ency of the doctrines of protection.
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Ex-Pre8ident Arthur Dead.

New York, Nov. 18.-Ex-Presi-
dent Arthur died this morning. The
news of his death came as a great sur
prise Notwithstanding the alarming
rumors as to his health during the
summer months. His disease was one
affecting the kidneys and those near
est him had no faith in his perman-
ent recovery but his sudden demise
was not expected. He began to sink
rapidly shortly after midnight and by
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fFrst publication Nov. E. 1861

US LAND OFFICE, BAYFIELD, WISCONSIN.
October Goth, 1856.
III Office is hereby given, that the following
~ named settler has flied notice Of his intention
Ia make final proof in support of his claim, and
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Congressman Price.

All of our readers will regret to
learn that there is little hopes enter
tanned of the recovery of congressman
William t. Price of Black River Falls.
He has been ailing for some two
months, SO much so that he was I'M
able to take any active part in the late
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President Cleveland eats crow,
re-instates District Attorney Benton,
says his July order was only issued in
fun and didn't mean nothing, and
writes himself down Il coward and
demogogue and hypocrite IN every
line of his letter to Mr.. Benton, under
date Of the 10th inst.