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Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24
Claimants for Pensions.

General Franz Sigel, the United States Pension Agent, was sitting at his desk the other day, writes the New York gossiper of the Buffalo Erpress, when two Germans began an interview, one at each elbow. They spoke vehemently in their native language, and Sigel listened with face whose gravity was occasion ally twitched little at the corners of his mouth by internal laughter. Then all three talked at once, and it was clear that the General was opposing the violent arguments of his visitors. At length they retired, still talking, and evidently un- convinced.
 "What was the errand of my friends, do you suppose2" said Sigel; 'they wanted government pensions. Hear ing that had been made pension agent they came, as compatriots, to see me about it. asked if they were veterans They said they were. Did you serve under me?' I asked. 'No-under Won Moltke,' was the reply. 'Where?' said I. In the Franco German war, was the confident answer; and all our discussion, the energy of which you saw, was their insistence that had the power, as pen sion agent, and should have the will to give my fellow-countrymen pensions, together with my explanation that the United States is not vet DensiOninC the survivors of other countries wars,"
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24
THE FAMILY PHYSICIAN.
Notes and Suggestions.

Inflammations are more safely and far more agreeably subdued by the applica- tion of warm water than of cold.
 Very excessive effort in short space of time, as in running or jumping rope, etc., has repeatedly caused instant death by apoplexy of the lungs, the exercise sending the blood there faster than it can be forwarded to the heart, and faster than it can be purified by the more in- frequent breathing on such occasions.
 Water cannot satisfy the thirst which attends cholera, dysentery, diarrhea and some other forms of disease; in fact, drinking cold water seems to increase the thirst and induce other disagreeable sensationss but this thirst will be perfect ly and pleasantly subdued by eating a comparatively small amount of ice, swal- lowing it in as large pieces as practicable, and as much as is wanted.
 A professional athlete gives in the New York Snm some good practical advice upon the manner of going up stairs, which may be of value to tired, ovcr- heated women in the country, as we'll as to the faster-living inhabitants of cities. He says, ''there is knack in doing it easily. The body should be held erect, keeping the centre of gravity directly above the muscles of the legs and Joins. Bending the hips and throwing the body forward, as many persons do, is like carrying a load at arms length, instead of on the shoulders, or on the head as do many Europeans. Let those individuals ing up stairs, remember not to lean for ward, not to spring from stair to stair, but to step firmly, leisurely, and keep erect"
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24
A Brazilian Swell.

Brazilian titles are not hereditary, but for three generations the descendants of noblemen are entitled to the appellation of "mosa fidalgo," or "young gentle man," and enjoy the rights and privi- leges of their noble progenitors. These privileges consist mainly of being allowed by law to "put on more style" than or dinary individuals. If "mosa fdalgo" wants to enter the army he can do so as a cadet, and is entitled to wear star on his coat sleeve. When he goes to the palace he can wear his hat until he comes into the presence of the Emperor, and while ordinary officers have to hitch up their swords before entering the Imperial portals, he can go in with his weapon jangling and humping along. the marble floors. This privilege of wearing hat in the house and making a racket in the Emperor's presence is highly prized by the youth of Brazil. Then, too, a "mosa fdalgo" cannot be arrested except by a special warrant from some high official have forgotten which one-and when he goes on "racket" and breaks street lamps and windows the police cannot arrest him and the police justice does not give him a lecture with his fine the next morning. Instead of that he is arrested with solemn pomp and long warrant, and is confined in the " Place of Honor' in the prison. When ''mosa fidalgo" leaves the coun- try he goes to the palace and says "good bye" to the Emperor, and that monarch, awfully bored, graciously permits him to purchase a ticket by the first steamer. But in order to enjoy all these great priv ileges one must not only be a "mosa f. dalgo" but must take out patent as such. Then he can have the title printed on his visiting cards and is recognized "swell. "-N y. Tribune
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24
The Russian Embassy at Washington.

The Russian government allows moro money for entertainments alone than we pay our minister to England. The enter tainments at the Russian legation have always surpassed in magnifcence any, thing given by the diplomatic corps, with those of the British minister coming next. The Russian government allows its representatives here $25,00o per an- mum to be spent in entertainments.
 Five are given each season at an ex- pense of $5, 900 each. A feature of these Entertainments during the term of Baron de Struve was the immense display of rare old wines which were placed at the disposal of the guests. While the Baron was the most liberal minded of men, yet the first person who was under the slightest influence of liquor was sure to be reminded of the fact that his TO oom was more desirable than his company And that was not all. The next day he would be certain to receive note ad- dressed to him in the handwriting of the first secretary accounting his conduct of the evening before, and stating that, under the circumstances, in the future, the Baron would esteem it Q favor if he would cease calling.
 Another feature of these entertain ments was the splendid array of cigars and Russian cigarettes. Queer stories are told of the performances of some ot the impecunious dudes who filled their overcoat pockets with the choicest cigar etts before leaving the house. Such abuse of the baron's hospitality was not detected by him, but he had ample means of fully informing himself had he felt so disposed. Boston IraUeller.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24
A Natural Attraction,
He: It was natural, you know, that shOu16 bn attractn6 tO vOl,

He: It was natural, you know, that l should be attracted to you."
 She (shyly): Indeed! Why?"
 He: Well, you know your, brother studied law in the same office with me, and we were admitted to the bar to- gether."
 She: '' But what had that to do with mel"
 He: ;" Why, don't you see, looked upon him as brother in law?"
 She (bluUhing): "Oh! see."
 He: Yes, brother in law de .je1re, as it were. Now propose that he shall be a brother-in-law de facto as we'll"
 Then he slipped the engagement ring on her finger and their heads came close together, and the parian cupid on the mantle looked as if he was about to clap his wings and crow,-Boston Courier.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24
Origin and Use of Neckties.

The very word cravat (derived from the Croats, a regiment of whom, all cra- vated, arrived in Paris in 1600) has been nearly lost. We no longer wrap up our throats in thirty-two ways, which could be taught in sixteen lessons. Cravats, even in Paris, disappeared before the revolution, when citizens named Brutus or Timoleon wore their free necks bare, which, also, was convenient when it came to being guillotined. But, as the terror went out, cravats came in, and mounted as high as the human ears, while they overlapped the exquisite chin. In this reaction the fashionable neck could not be turned round, but Gen. Lassalle's life was saved by his cravat, which stopped pistol bullet. In 1915 the English had ''their so-called victories'' printed on kerchiefs, which they wore round their vainglorious necks.even in Paris. Napo- leon changed his luck, and lost Waterloo, by wearing white cravat in place of the black necktie 0wice roun0 which adorned his person at Lodi, Marengo, Austerlitz, Wagram, and other successful encounters. The most illustrious way of tying the cravat was in "the Gordian knot," much like that still worn by peo- pie who wear pins. There were also the Irish, the sentimental Gas in modern even- ing dress, the American, the Oriental Qike a turban), and the mathematical knot, which defes description. The ''Ball'' knot was not knot, but a sim pier arrangement, fixed by pins to the braces or fastened to the shirt. No one under 40 wore the "gastronomic" cravat, which "unties of itself in case of apo- plexy'-a most valuable arrangement. The knot Colin is still worn by French men, the Hunting knot" is like cork screw, the Italian is run through ring. No one who respected himself could trav- el with less than eighty cravats and an iron for smoothing them with. Such was ''the number and hardness"-as the prayer-book says-of the laws and regu- lations of the cravat under the happy reign of Louis XVIII. and in the consul ship of Brummel.- Long,naaa's.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24

A Washington correspondent remarks that "personal remarks are usually out Of order, but glancing from the reporters gallery of the House over the array of
 members crowded on the floor, one cannot avoid being surprised by the preponder- ance of baldheads that not only glisten in the sunlight, but impress the casual observer with the fact that baldheaded- ness must be one of the memorable pre- requisites for membership of the popular branch. This denudement of capillary ornamentation does not seem to be con- fined to any one section or degree of lati- tude, but is generally and uniformly scat tered throughout the representatives from all parts of the Union, and without re- spect of age. In fact the oldest members of the House, such as Judge Kelley, born in 1914, ex-Governor Curtin and General Wolford, born in 1917, possess compara- lively full heads of hair, while much younger members appear to have been sub- jected to the sand-papering process. The veterans account for this by alleging that in olden times they did not stand on
 Aeir heads so profusely as at present.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24
Tha Law of Larceny.

In the law of larceny there has been curious cases for the editication of stu dents and the escape of lucky thieves, says the London Telegraph. A plain man would think that "taking and carrying away" are words easily interpreted; but what is ''taking and carrying awaya" The cases decided are various. For in- stance, goods are tied to string one end of which was fastened to the bottom of counter. A man having taken and car ried them as far as the string permitted, it was decided that he had not 'taken and carried away" the goods. Another man, however, removed parcel from one end of wagon to the other, and it was found that he had "taken and car ried away" the goods. A thief, also, who snatched diamond from @ lady's ear and dropped it in hel hair, was found guilty of ''technically taking and carry ing away" There are other curiosities of the law as to things which cannot be stolen. Thus, it is not larceny to take earth to make an embankment, nor to take water unless it be stored in pipes. Then, it would be larceny to steal wild animal kept for food or profit, but not if it were kept for curiosity or amusement, as in private menagerie. It has been decided for instance, that ferrets, even when tame and salable, cannot be sub jects of larceny. MT. Justice Stephen, in his Digest" says: 'Living wild ani- mals, in the enjoyment of their natural liberty, whether they have escaped from their confinement or not, are not capable of being stolen," and this would apply, we suppose, to pet monkeys and parrots who have got loose. It even applies, oddly enought to ''game." Although 1t may be an offence to pursue and kill them, it is not larceny to steal them when living; but it is if they are dea for then they become the property of the owner of soil On which they die. Thee seem very fine distinctions.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24
The Eyer.Green Pine.

Oh, Q valiant tree is the evergreen pine. That grows on the bleex mountain stdes Not fear does 1t feel of the wind or the
 storm,
 As it stands like king in its pride. The lightning may flash round its tan way
 ing crest,
 And the wind mid its branches may rave; But it stands in its strength like lion at bay, Or a hero, who'll neer be slave Oh, sorrowful tree is the evergreen ptne That grows in the sweet smiling vale, It murnurs forever a low, plaintive song That resembles a Iorn lovers vail It stretches its strong, shady branches abroad And it sighs to the flowers below, And it tells of the sorrow corroding its heart To the breezes that merrily blow. Oh, a bountiful tree is the evergreen pine That grows on the hills slooping side, It shelters the woodbird, gives shade to the And makes cheerful our house, far and wide.
 Then honored and loved be the ever-green
 pine
 That fears neither lightning nor gale, And cherished still more be the sorrowfU That sighs in the sweet smiling vale.
 M ' Riorddn.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24
Bananas.

A pound of bananas, it is said, con- tains more nutriment than three pounds of meat or as many pounds of potatoes, while as food it is, in every sense, su- perior to the best wheaton bread. AL though it grows spontaneously through out the tropics, when cultivated its yield is prodigious, for an acre of ground planted with bananas will return as much food material as thirty three acres of wheat, or over one hundred acres of po tatoes. It is not generally understood that bananas fried, baked or roasted are very appetizing, and that sliced and placed in dish, with alternate slices of orange, they make a most delicious dessert,
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24

Lady Macdonald, wife of the premier of Canada, has private car when she travels about the dominion or through the United States. She was returning from Winnipeg recently, her car being attached to Canadian Pacific train which was showed in. She learned that the regular passengers were suffering from hunger, the regular dining car be- 'ng side-tracked at some station. She accordingly ordered her servants to dis tribute the provisions in her private car among the hungry passengers, and re- heved their sufferings until the next station was reached, when they provided themselves with everything that the town afforded.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24
HUMOROUS.
"Ahem !" exclaimed the needle.

"Ahem m exclaimed the needle.
 Unsuitable homicide-Sleighing girls. It is said the axe trade might be sharper.
 A roadbed is for the convenience of wheels when they are tired.
 "No,n said the hack-driver, '1 can't stop; my business is driving"
 The home rule question-Who is to get up and light the fire
 "All flesh is grass" but some people display more greenness than others.
 In this progressive age it is pleasing to know that every milk train has its cow catcher.
 X little girl, on seeing a peacock for the first time. 'icmarked what a beautiful hustle it hadI
 "Hello! ol@manl How did you come to fall down 2" ''Huh Couldn't fall in any other direction, could l 2"
 Human efforts to achieve certain aims, are very much like cat trying to catch its tail. Just as we think we are about to succeed, away goes the tail.
 A taste for painting don't know;
 He may, perhaps, be full of it;
 He did his best to paint COW,
 And-wella He made bull of it
 A fashion exchange tells of 'new
 ys IA %1 <lnA what is most wanted is not new wrinkles, but some method of getting rid of tho old ones.
 'sThis is most trying situation," spouted the little whale, when he was cut up and put in the boiling vats. I'm afraid it's oil over with me-" and he be- gan to blubber.
 "Why do all the cold waves come from the northwest, my dear 2" asked fond husband. "Oh, because there is so much coolness between St. Paul and Minneapolis, was the reply.
 sIt may be-" soliloquised an afflicted old lady, 'that my troubles are blessings in disguise, as my friends are all the time telling me, but do wish they'd throw off the disguise once in a while."
 Thoughtful Young Lady to college graduate) )-Who, in your opinion, MI. Muscle, was the noblest Roman of them all2 College Graduate-I used to think Hanlan was but I wouldn't bet cent on any of lem now. | SETTLER.
 "My wild oats now I've fully sown, I'm going to settle down; Tomorrow month, I'd have it known, Imarry sweet Miss Brown" | 'That's good, accept my best regards, May joy o'erflow your cup,
 But ere your wife sends out moro cards,
 Suppose you settle up!"
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24

Mexico is said to possess only about 100 factories of all kinds, owing to the paul city of water and the high cost of fuel. These factories employ about 13,OOO hands, and those devoted to weaving contain $500 looms and 25O, 900 spindles. The largest cotton mill is at Queretaro,
 ,mploys 1400 hands, and manufactures the unbleachad cloth worn by all h.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24

A musical sewing machine is new de- vice for making life pleasant. A Berlin inventor has produced a machine which turns out the ordinary amount of work, and at the same time plays lively melo- dies in great variety. One machine might be charming in a house, but a numberin shop might produce anything but harmony of sweet sounds, unless they were all set to the same tune.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24

A recently published Army return shows the total effective force of the British regular army to be 201, 1000. The distributions of this force is not without it's bearings on the Irish question. Ire land is discontented, and, consequently, there are nearly 27,000 men, with 60 field guns, quartered there. Canada has 1900 and India e3, 900 troops. In Egypt there are only IA, 900 troops.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24

In the old days it was the duty of English eoroners to hold inquests not only on deaths, but on fires, burglaries and robberies. Inquests on fires are still hcld in Northumberland, and it is now proposed to re-introduce into London the ancient "crowner's quest law'' in the matter of fires
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24

In the chemical death chamber of un- claimed CUTS at Battersea, London, the dogs trot into the tempting room, "lie down, curl themselves round and round, fall asleep" and so go to that bourne whence no four-footed traveller returns. This lethal chamber is filled with narcotic vapor, produced by passing carbonic oxide over surface of anesthetic mix ture-composed of chloroform and bisul- )hide of carbon.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24

A Japanese gentleman, it is said, never intrusts the making of tea to his servants when company is present, but performs this operation himself. He uses teapot and cups of diminutive size, and makes the beverage by pouring hot water upon the tea leaves. The water hardly touches the leaves before he begins pouring off a stream of pale straw-color tea as delicate and fragrant as rose leavee.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24

France has genuine phenomenon in the person of Professor Chevreul, the
 cientist, who has passed his one hun ,iredth birthday. He does not smoke and never tasted spirits in his life. He works in his chemical laboratory every day and reads without glasses. He IS the oldest working scholar and scientist in the
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24
MO-. 35.

To some men the matter of an inland Sea of Sahara is still live issue. An stimate just made by a French engineer puts the probable cost of making such a sea at $3O, 900, 900. the bulk of the cost reing in canal cutting.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24

All politeness is owing to liberty. We polish one another, and rub off our cor ners and rough sides by sort of amical collision. To restrain this is inevitable to bring g rust upon mems understand ings.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24

A friend to Hercules of the Southern provinces:
 "What is that linear of you? You have been knocked down by carriage and broken limb?"
 'Just the contrary, my good friend. It was I who overturned the carriage and broke a wheel"
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24
French Fun.

MT. Goodman goes out for a walk with his son and they visit the Geological Gardens. Arriving in front of cage containing some magnificent Cochin China fowls, he remarks to his son:
 "Admire those superb animals" And turning to the keeper he says, with the tone of connoisseur:
 ''Those chickens belong to the family of gallinace, do they not2"
 "No, monsieur" replied the keeper, "they belong to the Gardens"
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24
A prisoner condemned to death is beins led to the scaffold.

A prisoner condemned to death is being led to the scaffold.
 When he beholds the dreaded guillo- tine he begins to utter horrible cries and clutches the arms of the executioner in his fright An officer of the police, with frown, steps up to the prisoner, and says in severe tone:
 ''Look here, my good fellow, if you don't make less noiseI shall have to ar rest you for disorderly conduct"
 Madame has just engaged new cook.
 "You have excellent references" said she to her new servant, land I hope I shall be satisfied with you."
 Madame can rely on me. ask only a leave of one hour twice a week. Wednesday and Saturday."
 "What to do2"
 'Those are the days when I take my piano lessons. D. Translated tor Graphic.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24
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Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24
A SETTLER.

"My wild oats now I've fully sown, Pm going to settle down; Tomorrow month, I'd have it known,
 marry sweet Miss Brown" 'That's good, accept my best regards,
 May joy o'erflow your cup, But ere your wife sends out moro cards
 Suppose you settle upl"
Connecticut western news., 1886-03-31
OOk MICHIGAN LETTER,

To he Editor of The Ne,cs:
 There is little of interest transpiring in this part of the west, but that you may know you are not forgotten the pen is resumed.
 The weather is all we could desire, and up to this time, March has not been the rough or unpleasant month that we usually expect, but the contrary, and if the next flve days prove as genial as the preceding twenty-five, we shall be con- strained to acknowledge that the month has been belied, and that March is not always and altogether bad, though stig- masized as the.most boisterous and un- pleasant of the twelve. Snow all disap- peared early in the month, and we have had only one''sugar snow" since. There is no frost in the ground. Sugar making is over for the season and our farmers are beginning to blow for oats and oth- or early crops. If April is as mild as common in this climate we may expect an early spring.
 Business with the pleasant weather opens lively, though pfioss for faxmsxs'
Connecticut western news., 1886-03-31

feet and said Citizens of Mclean county, we take pleasure in turning over to you the first load of coal taken from the new shaft. Do with it as you wish MT Abbott then got down and Captain Joe Pu len got up. The first purchaser of the load was Frank Emer- son, who bid $50 for it. Then it was sold and resold until it had been bought
 forty-nipe times, and $5O5 had been
 paid by the buyers for it. MT Heafer,
 the last purchaser, presented the coal to
 the good people at St Joseph's hospital. '