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Connecticut western news., 1886-08-04
Patriotism and Rum,

A gentleman who has been looking up the early history of Albany assures me that patriotism and rum were about the same those days as at the present time. At the time of Washington's prospective vist to Albany, he was to be entertained at hotel standing on the corner of Beaver and Green streets. Great prepar- ations were made for the occasion, and a gentleman was delegated to deliver the welcome address. How long he labored in writing out his remarks, history does not state. It intimates, however, that the orator "enthused' to a considerable extent, and when the distinguished guest arrived was in condition that unfitted him to perform his delegated office. In modern parlance he was "knocked out, , and his essay, burning with eloquence and patriotism, was read by substitute, and Washington never knew the differ ence. 'Those were great days" contin- ued our historic friend. "Why, the price of beer at the present time would buy enough rum to keep man drunk for a week. ."-Albany Argus.
Connecticut western news., 1886-08-04
A Losing Business.

There are hundreds of small cigar "Tactories" where one man is employed, and, notwithstanding that they generally lose money, their seems to be no decrease in their numbers. A cigarmaker who is earning $12a week and has managed to save little money, starts out for him. self. He buys tobacco by the pound, and pays handsome price for it, too; he makes the cigars, his wife helps him, while his children strip. He does not pay factory rent, nor for packing, strip ing, the large expense of labels, insur- ance, and Autograph advertising, which amounts to good deal, costing a large manufacturer from $5, 900 to $2O, 900. This small manufacturer sells his cigars on the basis of cash actually expended, not counting in his labor, worth $12 pel week, beside the other incidentals. The result is that in a short while his money is all gone and he returns to his bench This is the result in ninty-fve cases out of one hundred. These small shops arc known in the tobacco trade as "buck. eyes" Chicago Tribune.
Connecticut western news., 1886-08-04
THE BOMB THROWER.
Spies Suspected of Providing the
 Haymarket Explosive.

CHICAGO, July 2S.-When Percy English was called to the stand, in the trial of the bomb throwers, Spies leaned forward eagerly, and his countenance bore look of intense interest. English took stenographic reports of the speeches at the Haymarket riot. He testified that, not caring to be observed, he took his shorthand notes with short pencil in book concealed in his coat. Owing to the difficulty in turning his pages, the re- port was broken in places, but the DOT ton which he had intact, he said, was verbatim. The reproduction of the exact Ian guage had profound effect, and as he heard his own denuncation of capitalists coupled with precise repetition of his dark threats, Spies face grew 1ivid and damp with perspi- ration. The witness also read his stenographio notes of Parsons speech. The speaker said that war had been declared upon workingmen and they must take up arms against their op- pressors.
 It has recently come to the knowledge of the States Attorney that for the past two years the Canadian Government has kept two expert de- tectives in this city watching the movements of Chicago dynamiters in regard to their con- nection with the Riel rebellion and other ln- surrectionary movements contemplated but not carried out in that country. It was known that should they be compelled to testify at the present trial they would at once be recognized by the Socialists, and would therefore be rem dered useless for further work In view of these circumstances, they have been recalled within the past few weeks until the trial is cOncluded
Connecticut western news., 1886-08-04
Care of Umbrellas.

Umbrellas will last far longer if wher wet they are placed handle downward te dry. The moisture falls from the edges of the frame and the fabric dries uni. formly. If stood handle upward, which is commonly the case, the top of the umbrella holds the moisture, owing tc the lining underneath the ring, and therefore takes long time to dry, thus injuring the silk or other fabric with which it is covered. This is the prime cause of the top of the umbrella wearing out sooner than the other part. Um. bre.la cases, too, are reasonable for the rapid wear of silk. The constant fric ton causes the tiny holes that appear SC provokingly early. When not in use, leave the umbrella loose; when wet, neve, leave it open to dry, as the tense condi- tion thus produced makes the silk stiff, and then it will soon crack.
Connecticut western news., 1886-08-04
Counting Cattle.

Coming from St. Louis on the sleeping car I fell in with a couple of men from the cowboy region down by the Indian Territory. They owned ranches there and were talking about the cattle busi. ness. One was an Engllshman and was on his way back to the old country for a short visit. He was saying: 'I count ed 745 cattle in a field this side of Kan sas City," He then took from his vest pocket thing something like silver watch. ''This is cattle counter" he explained. "You see there are three figures on the side. Now, as often as you press that little knob a figure changes for the one next higher. "That's how it works" and he pressed the knob rapidly and the figures changed at every pressure. With this can count up to 999 as fast as cattle can jump past me. In field I have just to commence at one end and look at the cattle one by one, pressing this evcry time, and won't make mistake once in 100 times"
 'I never go in for those newfangled arrangements" said the American ranch man. "I have a cowboy who has 100 buttons on string. He can count cat. tie as fast as they run with that string. He has another string around his neck, and at every hundred counted he slips a button on the neck string. He can count O,000 cattle with his strings as easily as you can go 99o on that thing, and do it as correctly, too. o."-Detroit Free Prees.
Connecticut western news., 1886-08-04
The Cookies Ofthe Heart.

MT. Thomas s. Clark sends us plau. sible explanation of the expression "warming the cookies of the heart" He says that in the counties of Kent and Essex, England, the phrase is commonly used and is invariably applied to the pleasures of eating and drinking. When he was a schoolboy MT. Clarke heard it explained that the right and left auricles of the heart were supposed to resemble in appearance the cookie of shell fish found in that part of the kingdom; from this fancied resemblance arose the phrase "cockles of the heart," meaning the two shell-like divisions, or auricles of the heart. "So," says MT. Clark, "upon taking drink or upon feasting on highly spiced viands, the cookies of the heart received the first pleasurable i'm pression, and so it was that the whole heart was speedily set aglow. Chicago Nena
Connecticut western news., 1886-08-04
An Old Mexican Church.

An E. Paso (Texas) paper says of the old Mexican town across the Rio Grande {: "In Paso del Norte there is a cathedral 325 years old, built by Spanish Jesuits. It is not that the general plan is elabo- rate; on the contrary, it is one of beau- tiful appropriateness and simplicity offering in this respect lesson to tho moderns. The walls are of adobe, plain and straight, and neither the walls nor the massive timbers arc any the worse for their three centuries of wear. But the heavy woodwork everywhere is beautifully carved. In the cathedral arc records of great historic value, reaching back hundreds of years. Some of the decorations and religious emblems arc presents from the monarchs of Spain. The old church is we'll worth visit from any tourist, particularly the student of art and history. But to a tourist who has never seen Mexican town it is not tho only object of interest by any means. There are the quaint streets of ancient adobe houses, with dark-eyed senoritas peeping from the windows-when they are any-or through the cracks of the doors. Some of the senoritas are very handsome, and not averse to little harmless filtration with the fair-haircd son of the North. They listen with charming attention while he says fine things in tongue they do not under stand. The town of Paso del Norte has a population of about 7,ooo-pretty fair for Mexican town. About thirty years ago it was city of 3o,ooo souls. A thriving city we should have called it in the United States. What has become of this large population no one can tell. They have folded their tents like the Arabs and silently stolen away"
Connecticut western news., 1886-08-04
S1eoning in Church.

A physician who was aske for req sons why people became drowsy in church and if there was any remedy for chronic cases, said that the drowsy feeling in church was often due to bad construction, to over heating and to the general quiet and composing surroundings. 'I have often," said he, "advised patients of mine who are troubled with insomnia to try quiet church were the preacher was not too energetic in his manner, and in most cases the result has been gratifying. The poor man who has become almost wild through want of sleep generally obtains relief and falls off into gentle and refreshing slumber. Many people suffering in this way take a ride in a railroad train for relief and often get it, but nothing has succeeded so we'll as the Sunday morning service in quiet church. If those people, however, do not need to sleep in church and do not want to would drink very strong tea or coffee before go. ing to church, they might find it effec- tive, but by no means healthy. Why do you see the baldheads holding most in church? Because the old are more sus. ceptible to the influence of such sur- roundings. The women sedom go to sleep, because they are so dressed that to sleep would be almost impossible. Il the men would lace the themselves up tight they might keep awake, too, but, in the words of General Knickbocker, ''they cawn't do it, you know."- Philadelphia Record.
Connecticut western news., 1886-08-04
C0untryman and Clerk.

One day Uncle Josh happened to be jn merchants store when the head of the establishment was absent. The clerk who waited on him had the pert ness and superior airs of youth, some- times seen even fifty years ago. He thought it fine fun to chaff the old cour- tryman so shabbily dressed and who drawled his words, and seemed so heavy and numbering in his movements. As his customer said he guessed he would take so much of one thing, and then of another, the clerk said: ''You arc running mp quite an ac- count, it seems to me. Dipping in pretty deep for a man like you, hey ?' 'Per- haps I am," answered the old man; "I'll let lem go," and walked out of the store. Another clerk who had finished business with a customer, came forward, and said to his fellow clerk: "What made Mir. Jackson go off so suddenly p ''Who z That old covea I rather think he was miffed at something I said about dipping in deep. He didn't look as if he could afford Q mouse trap" ''He? why he's worth his weight in gold-al- ways money down on spot. If you've offended him the governor I'll be in your hair, can tell you.' "Goodness" cried the terrified clerk, fT'll go after him, and bring him back" and off he started in quick pursuit. He could easily distinguish the rusty looking suit and limping, sidelong gait, even among the crowd of passengers on the sidewalk. When he had nearly overtaken him he called out: "Here, sir, MT. Jackson l! please stop," but the countryman still continued to move on at his slow pace. The clerk came up to him and touched his hat, saying: 'Pleasc excuse me, MT. Jackson. I am sure I didn't mean anything. hope you will go back to the store and let us wait on you. am sure MT. would be sorry to miss your custom. hope you will excuse" "You can go back to the store, young man," answered MT. Jackson, land tell your master don't trade on excuses. "- Ne,o England Magazine.
Connecticut western news., 1886-08-04
Beautiful Australian Caves.

A number of large and beautiful sta- lactite caverns have b on discovered near Queensland, Australia. In one, the walls, according to an exploring party, were beautifully white while the stalac- tites and stalagmites joined in exquisite tracery, reminding them of Chinese carved ivory. Another, fifty feet by thirty feet, with plain walls broken only by niches. and meeting in vaulted roof of immense height, they called the ca thedral. In some of the dark passages their candles were extinguished by the host of bats. From others they de- sc nded sixty feet into lowe: caverns, but everywere the ground sounded hollow beneath their feet, so that the whole mountain appears to be travered by sub- terranean passages and caves in every di- rectlon excavated in the limestone rock by the action of hot springs.
Connecticut western news., 1886-08-04
FIRE ON A STEAMSHIP.
The French Steamer Labrador
 Reached off Owls Head.

The steamship Labrador, of the French Line, rom Havre, arrived at Quarantine at three o'clock Wednesday morning with her cargo on hre The fire was abreast of the engine room On board were 29 cabin and 130 steerage pas sengers.
 She anchored and blew her steam whistle vigorously. The Health Officers boat went off to her and found all the passengers on deck, dressed and quiet. They. clapped their hands as they saw the boat coming from the shore.
 All of the Labrador's boats were launched and the port and starboard gangway side lad ders were ever the sides, with three boats aft and two boats forward, ready to take off the passengers if the flames burst through the decks. Dense volumes of brown smoke came up, from between the decks over the two fun- nels.
 The Labrador was beached on mud bank just above Owls Head, in order that the fire might be fought to better advantage, and that the passengers might be put on shore by the ships boats. This done, and then the flames were subdued with small loss to the cargo.
 The reports are to the effect that the fire was caused by spark that came down the ventilator into the inen-room.
 TTJlI SERPENT OJITDONE
Connecticut western news., 1886-08-04

"And then I tried here and there to earn my living as best could. was not always successful. More than once I have been hungry and homeless; but, heaven be praised, I have always found friends before the worst came to the worst. Now you know all," she con- cluded quietly, leaning up against the door, where the swinging scarlet beans made a fantastic background for her face.
 MT. Villars had advanced step or two toward Eliza as she spoke; his gaze had grown intent.
 'This-this leading lady of whom you mention," said he, with an effort. ''Do you remember her name? Her real name, I mean7"
 ''They called her Katharine Montague on the bills" said Eliza. 'If she had any other name, she never told me what it was. I say if, because-because- Oh, MT. Villars, never quite understood it before, but there is look in your eyes that reminds me of her. have been startled by the familiar expression many a time, but I never could convince my self where the link of association be- longed. And-and I still keep little photograph of her that l found in he1 Bible after she was dead. I kept them both. Wait, and I will bring them tc you."
 Mir. Villars gazed at the picture in si lence. Mrs. Leeds uttered little cry of recognition.
 "Heaven be good to us!" she walled ''it is our Avice, sure enough" The sequel of this little life idyl is simple enough. Any one may guess It. | Charles Villars married Eliza. And even the most fastidious "sisters" of her hus. bands flock can utter no word of re- proach against the minister's wife, al though she makes no secret of the fact | that she was once an actress. And poor Abby Jane Clark is chewing the bitter husks of disappointment. Fol even Mir. Trudkins has gone back tt Packerton without delaring himself.
 "There is no dependence to be pu upon men," says Abby Jane, disconso ately.-Helen Forrest Graues.
Connecticut western news., 1886-08-04
Origin of Agriculture.

M. Roth, before the British Anthro- biological Society, gave it as his opinion that agriculture grew out of the laziness of woman in primitive times, when it was her duty to collect vegetable food. ''They would cut off the useless parts ot yams and similar tubers, and would grad ually discover that the rejected parts left on the ground produced new crops. In like manner the sowing of seed might have been learned by the accidental scattering of seeds when the women were bringing home food of the nature o1 grain"
Connecticut western news., 1886-08-04
Settling Old Scores.

Smith :-Robinson was looking fo, you to-day, Brown. He leaves for the West tomorrow morning, where he in tends to remain, and he wanted to col lcct that twenty-five dollars you owe him.
 Brown:-Yes, saw him little while ago. promised to forward him the money next week.
 Smith:-In what part of the West does he expect to settle2
 Brown:-I don't know. 1 didn't ask him -Tife
Connecticut western news., 1886-08-04
An Ex.Indian Fighter.

An Indian chief who is visiting Wash. ington at government expense was intro- duced to a Senator recently who had a very bald head. ments with great interest. Finally he said:
 "Ugh |! Where you fight Iniun some time2-Neao YorE Sun.
Connecticut western news., 1886-08-04
Poetry Applied 10 Cookery.

Young Housewife. wish to get a pair of chickens"
 Dealer. .-"Yes'm. Here are some very nice ones."
 Y. H.--''Have you any game chick cns?"
 D.-"Well, ma'am, they don't often kill game chickens. They keep 'em for show"
 Y. H.-'I should prefer game chick ens."
 D.--"For what reason, na'am2"
 Y. H.-"Because game chickens arc brave."
 D.-"Well, what O that2"
 Y. H.--"rhe poet says, the bravest are the tenderest '"--Boston Courier.
Connecticut western news., 1886-08-04
HUMOROUS.

A genuine m-bug-the locust.
 No man would hang a picture frame because of its gilt.
 A friend in need is a fricnd-who gen. erally strikes you for Q quarter.
 ''What beautiful form!" exclaimed Mrs. Nifty, the first time she saw an eel ''such long waist, you know"
 Why are good resolutions like fainting ladicsa Because they want 'carrying out"
 Speaking of wages, it is when the har- vest comes that the farmers go for a general cut down.
 ''Pa," said a Swear old son, "can rope walk?" "I think not my son." answered the father, but it might if it were taut"
 Speak of mans marble brow, and he will glow with conscious pride; but al. Jude to his wooden head, and he's mad in minute.
 'Some men have so much genius that they can't do anything but sit down in the shade and think about it," says a philosopher.
 "Man,' said Adam Smith, lis an ami nal that makes bargains. No other ani- nal does this-no dog exchanges bones with another"
 'I aim to tell the truth" said New York Fisherman. "Yes, interrupted an acquaintance, "and you are probably the worst shot in America" Husband-''That fence wants paint ing badly; I think I'll do it myself. 7" Wife-"Yes, do it yourself if you think | it wants to be done badly" It is about time for somebody among l the back seats to raise up and remark that the mosquito bar, like the campaign lie, is made out of hole cloth.
 "Ah," said Jebokus, takinghis friend's 5 baby, ''he has got his mothers eyes and my hair," he added, as the youthful prodigy grabbed him by the foretop. Our Indians are up to the times. A leading chief of the Ogalalla Sioux is named "Two Strikes" He is not q Knight of Labor, however. Alto Cali fo,mia. Perhaps he belongs to base ball nine.
 Fond mother (to bachelor uncle)- "Why, John, don't let the baby play with that gold toothpick. He'll swallow it." Bachelor uncle-"Oh, that won't do any harm. l have a string tied to it, so I can't lose it. Policeman-Have you permit to play here Organ-grinder-No, but it amuses the little ones so much. Policeman Then you will have the goodness to &C., company me. Organ-grinder - Very well, sir; what do you wish to sing THE CoUNTER-IRRITANr "Who is that lady! tell me, pray" A dry goods clerk inquired. ''She comes to shop so frequently, I'd think that she'd be tired. 'I call her mustard plaster" The other clerk replies, | "For she's a counter -irritant- She shops, but never buys"
Connecticut western news., 1886-08-04
Dress for Little Girls.

Dr. J. H. Ripley says in Ba6yland: To get the full benefit of the summer vaca- tion, little girls should not be dressed every day as though on Sunday school picnic or in training as embryo bellies, but their wardrobe should be simple and comfortable, permitting the freest action of lungs and limbs. It is not enough that when they return they be "as brown as berries," but digestion should be im- proved, endurance increased and muscles hardened.
Connecticut western news., 1886-08-04
Lfe'S Bitterness.

This is the bitterness of life, to know That love lies not in front but far behind That not for violent searching shall we find A sweet-facGd rose of hope beneath times
 snow, Nor any flower of new joy below The furrOws swept by the autumnal wind, < Nor any corn-stalk where the maidens bind The golden ears ill long, laughing row. This is the bitterness of life, to feel The slow-limbed noisome minutes crawl
 away, But not to mark by any happy peal : Of silver be Is the passing of day, Tarrying till our now consciousness doth steal
 Into deaths pine wood, damp, obscure au1
 grey.
 George Bdrlop
Connecticut western news., 1886-08-04
A Touching Tale.

Said Fogg, "I just mt poor fellow who told an awful tale of distress, and wound up by asking me for aquarter."
 Brown-"And of course you gave it to him2"
 Fogg-"No; wanted to; but his tale was so pitiful that burst into tears, and in my emotion l quite forgot the poor fellow and hastened away to hide my grief. f."-Boston Transcript.
Connecticut western news., 1886-08-04
A Banner of the Past.

Tn England between 1915 and 1920 a banner with the following inscription was carried at workngmen's demonstra- tions:
 Eight hours of work,
 Eight hours of play, Eight hours of sleep,
 Eight shillings a day"
Connecticut western news., 1886-08-04
Jndge Net.

We may measure by our measure, We may judge our fellow dust, We can see aa man e'er seeth, And may think our judgments just; But the hidden springs of action There is none but God can know; Only He can see the forces That are working veal or voc. There are deep and unseen currents Moving all mankind along; There are powers for good or evil hat impel the human throng. There are motives born of ages Actuating every life; And the Witness who's eternal Knows the victor in the strife.
 Mrs. Hattie Couch Foster.