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Connecticut western news., 1886-10-06

On the crest of the eastern bank at Woolfolk's Bend, on the Chattahochee river in Georgia, one of those curious mounds left by the mound builders stands. There has just been taken from it, beside the human remains, by Col 1mbus, Ga., antiquarian, some fine samples of pottery, most of which is of unique design, with some attempt at decoration. The largest perfect vessel is in shape something like carby, with shorter neck and mouth more f1aring. Though the base is globular, it is so fashioned or weighted that, turn it as you will, right side up with care it bobs serenely. On one side of the smaller pots copper disk was snugly fitted as cover, and in it were number of beads, suggesting the possibility that it had once served some ancient belle of ancient days as a jewellery case. Other pieces in design resemble the modern cuspidor, and others still are shaped as the regula- tion pot of this day. He also secured several Indian pipes, four stone fishers, two stone axes or wedges. medicine stone and innumerable arrow heads, etc.
Connecticut western news., 1886-10-06
Salmon are in the rivers and bays. ire

Salmon are in the rivers and bays, from Oregon to Alaska, often in numbers that appear to be inexhaustible. A Montana correspondent says: ''Where the cur. rent is swift the fish, in their ascent of the river, must swim near its surface. Here, close to the bank, huge wheel is constructed. It has perhaps dozen or twenty arms, which reach down into the river and form the motive power. There are at their ends succession of scoops, made of iron network. The current of the river turns them, and as they revolve through the water they capture the fish and scoop them up. As they reach the top means of escape is provided for the fish, but it is pathway which directs him into an immense tank in which the salmon are gathered. A firm who have a wheel at the Dalles said they did not care to run it more than nine hours a day, for they could not take care of the fish that they caught beyond this. Its manager said he had thus far shipped 300 tons of salmon. One day he began tc fish at o'clock in the morning, and at 12:40 he had caught eighteen tons, and had them all aboard the cars, in ice, shipped to the East. This was an extra. ordinary day. of course. The swift cur. rent supplies ample water power to turn A4 sN saa1 Aaiz
Connecticut western news., 1886-10-06
Ostrich Peculiarities:

The ostrich is an anomaly, fond parent at one time, and again devouring it's offspring, showing an idiotic gentle ness now, and again kicking one of it's tile ones into kingdom come. It will scan the horizon with the wisdom of an astronomer, and tumble headlong into a muck hole at its feet. A single wire will keep it in bounds at ordinary times, and jack rabbit will drive it into a spasm of tcrrvr. There is nothing on earth like it, do believe, unless it may be woman trying to cross Kearney street on Saturday afternoon. Their way of showing anger or fear is peculiar. They squat on thelr launches and stretch out their ungainly necks almost level with the ground, and sway them from side to side, making strange drumming sound somewhere in their true inward ness. When grown they are the ugliest things on record, and look all leg. They are connoisseurs in metal buttons, vina- grettes, and even hairplns, and will not hesitate to transfer one or more at a gulp from your person to their own cast iron stomachs, with knowing wink of their red eyes; but it was game of give and take, for in retaliation the visitor would make grab, and many valuable plumes were lost in this way.-San Francisco Chronicle.
Connecticut western news., 1886-10-06
The Structure Of the Skin.

Roughly speaking, the skin is com posed of two layers-the cu.iclc or scarf skin and the corlum or true skin. The former is principally made up of two portions, the horny layer, which IS the principal protective to the body, and the mucous layer, which contains cells to be pushed up and become the horny layer after awhile, and these contain the col bring substance which gives the tint to the complexion. It is true that some of the microscopists are uncertain about the transformation of the mucous into the horny layer of the skin, but it is difficult to imagine where the outside protection comes from if not from the layer next under it. The true skin is composed of a network of flores intcrmixed with par ticlcs of living matter abundantly SUD- piled with blood vessels, nerves and all the apparatus necessary for continuous sup ply of fresh materials for the build ing up of new structures as we'll as oi means for removing those that are worn out. The glands for the secretion of the precipitation and for the formation of a fatty, lubricating matter are to be found almost everywhere, as we'll as the little sacs to give origin to the hairs. which are mere notifications of the cells of the skin. The nervous apparatus for the sense of touch is almost everywhere pres ent, much more abundantly in some To- calitics than in others. Muscular flores are found in connection with the hair sacs and glands for keeping the skin oily and supple; they are not under the control of the will, but act to squeeze out the lubricating material and to raise the hairs to an upright position, as in the so-called 'tgoose skin" noticed under the influence of cold and sometimes of fear. Globe Democrat.
Connecticut western news., 1886-10-06
Death Rates in America.

The average duration of life in this country is less than 20 years.
 The heaviest death rate is among the children, 40 per cent. of whom die be- fore the age of 5.
 Out of 100 Americans only 22 pass the age of 50, and only 4 out of 100 reach the age of 80. In England the death rate between the ages of and 20 is only 8 per cent We lose "A per cent. of our population between the ages of 20 and 50.
 England loses only 21 per cent. be- tween the ages of 20 and 25. England, therefore, can show proportionately as many people who reach the age of 75, as we can show attaining the age of TO-
 In France, AS people out of 100 reach the age of 50, as against our 22. Only 10 per cent, of our people reach three score and ten, while 25 per cent. of the French survive that limit.
 We lose half our population by the age of 2O The Irish only part with 35 per cent.-- Cincinnati Enquirer.
Connecticut western news., 1886-10-06
A City Of Old Buildings, Rain and Fish.

There are only three cities in Norway, writes Boston Herald correspondent. Kristiania has the greatest number of inhabitants and is the capital. Throndh- jen is the oldest and perhaps the most famous historically. Bergen is best known for its interesting old buildings and fish. It lies for the most part on a hilly peninsula, and on three sides are steep mountains whose tops are almost always cloud covered. There are four distinct summits, though after one has become acclimated and has received due instruction, he will learn that there are three more peaks, for Bergen, like ancient Rome, is a "city of seven hills, and in to- ken thereof has blazoned them on he1 scutcheon beneath fortified castle. These mountains are considered the cause of the heavy rainfall for which Bergen has long been noted. They at tract the clouds, which then pour their waters into the town, seventy-two inches falling during the year. This has been an unusually rainy summer, and out of six consecutive weeks here there have been but four bright days. So notorious is Bergen weather that a story is told of an old Dutch skipper who for twenty years had brought goods to the town, and always, when he reached his port, it was raining or very misty. One day when he arrived it happened to be bright and clear, which so surprised the worthy sea dog that he felt he must have mistaken his course and gone into the wrong harbor, so he set sail again and hunted for many weeks along the shore in search of Bergen wharves, with the.r rain and wet.
Connecticut western news., 1886-10-06
A Liberal Offer.

Dr. M. Munford, proprietor of the Kansas City Times, has been in Califor- mia for number of weeks. The other day he was talking to Mike De Young of the San Franc. sco Chronicle, about the smartest business man he ever met. eHis name IS Charley Hasbrook," said Nun ford, "and he is the business manager of our paper. He always has an eye to business and he never takes hold of any thing that doesn't pay. Last Thursday night I telegraphed him that I had just reached tho Golden Gate. Next morn ing, bright and early, I got m answor from him saying: Bring it back with you and I'll let you have the hinges for your trouble. "-C Chicago Nens.
Connecticut western news., 1886-10-06
Graf,ing the Pear on the Apple.

It is not often, says an Exchange, that the pear is graftcd upon the apple, and perhaps it is questionable whether it is advisable to attempt any thing of the kind, except as matter of curiosity. The pear and the apple belonging to the same family of fruits may be grafted ono upon tn, other. We have recently ob- served all apple tree, which was made a sort of curiosity by the grating upon it of some five or six different varieties of apples, one to each branch, with one branch devoted to the Elem. ish beauty pear. The pear was growing aud doing we'll and was bearing fruit when we saw it, but the pear portion was not especially promising. being very small and having an appear ance that would'indicate poor quality of fruit. Whenever there is a want of stock for the propagation of the pear 1t may answer to restore the apple. We have never to our remembrance tested any fruit grown on pear-apple trees, but our impression is that it would be nothing that would be especially dcsir- able, and, aside from tho curiosity of single specimen, fruit growers would hardly feel like indu'ging in any unccr- tain experimentation.
Connecticut western news., 1886-10-06
Burning for Fifteen Years.

In 1871 fire broke out in a house situated in the outskirts of Paris. The damage was repaired under the direction of an architect, and since that time the house has been inhabited by the owner. Some days ago, while at lunch, the latter observed that the ceiling of his dining room showed signs of giving away. Next day the droop in the cell ing was still more plainly discernible, and an architect was immediately sent for, who saw at glance that the central beam was gradually sinking. A couple of masons were set to work, when the in- side of the beam was found to have been entirely consumed, the beam itself being held in position only by thin coating of moist wood. At the fire in 1871 a spark had set fire to the beam, and had thus inch by inch, during the space of 15 years, accomplished its work of de-
Connecticut western news., 1886-10-06
The Half- Human Elephant.

The half human elephant has brain Of very large size, and its elevations and Impressions upon the surface increases the extent of the acting cells to an enormous degree Its intelligence is certainly greater than is possessed by any other quadruped, at least any of those living in state of nature. It is probable that some of the apes exceed it in this regard, while the dog, among domestic blutes, is rival in estimating animal intellect. Its wonderful acuteness of the sense of touch, developed in it's trunk, and it's prolonged length of days-for it lives 13O to 200 years-adds greatly to its advAn- tages over other animals.
 When once tanned the elephant becomes tractable and submissive; he is affection ate to his keeper, and does what he can to please him. It is pretty certain, how ever, that the keeper must use force with hisgigantic pet, otherwise respect is lost, and there comes time when the wild nature will overcome the teachings of his master In time he understands signs, tones and even words, and acts accordingly. One that is very tractable for there are all grades of intelligence among them-never mistakes the words of his master, receives his orders with attention, and executes them with pru- dence and manifestation of consid erable judgment. The sagacity he shows in extricating himself from positions of danger, some of them such as are un- known in his native country, and so can not be the result of hereditary memory" or instinct is we'll known. His memory of insults and his long waiting to get even with his enemies, are too well known to call for more than passing mention. One instance of his memory of the duties he had learned in captivity when captured again after escaping for foul. years into the jungles, is remarkable. It would be incredible were it not estab- lished by numerous witnesses of the highest character. r.-H. Louis Globe Demo rrnf
Connecticut western news., 1886-10-06
Tree Claims.

Any one who is of age can take s'tree claim" on the unoccupied lands of the West. He need not live on it or even be resident of the territory where he se- lects it. He must make affidavit, how ever, that he has been upon the land, that there are no trees upon any part of the section of which it forms part, that no other tree claim has been taken on that section, and that he does not take the land for the purpose of speculation, but for his own use.
 When the entry is made he pays ten dollars at the Government land office. Within year from the date of entry he must plough five acres of the land. The second year he must plough five more and plant the first five in some sort of Q crop. We are supposing that he has entered 160 acres, as nearly everybody does who takes the privileges of the law.
 Two years have now gone by, and he has not yet planted any trees. The the third year, however, he must plant the first five acres ploughed in tree seeds or cuttings and cultivate the second five acres in crop. The fourth year he must plant the second five to trees. Af- terward he must take care of his trees because he cannot get patent for the land unless at the end of eight years from the date of entry there are six hun dred and seventy-five living and thrifty trees on each of the ten acres.
 He should plant in the first place not fewer than two thousand seven hundred on each acre. That makes twenty-seven thousand in all, and after he has worked hard to keep them alive, he must be able to show as many as six thousand seven hundred and fifty in good condition. It is no easy matter to persuade so many trees to grow where nature herself has declined to undertake the task. A not unfrequent experience with tree claims is that they cost more to carry through than the land is worth.
 If on every quarter farm in Kansas, Nebraska and Dakota, and all the other prairie states and territories, there were growing a young grove of naples or alders, the country would be vastly more attractive than it is now. Besides, the farmers would soon have a fuel supply at home and there would como important climatic changes. The force of the severe winter winds would be broken and more rain would fall in the spring and summer months. YoutNs Companion.
Connecticut western news., 1886-10-06

The tale of a young woman who earned her bread by the sweat of other peoples brows is related by the Press of Portland. She was the daughter of well-known Portland merchant who was unfortunate in business. After an unsuccessful at tempt at keeping boarding house in Boston she obtained work in Philadel- phia clothing house. One day, in fit of desperation, she abandoned the shop to invent band in gcntlemen's hats to prevent perspration, which proved highly successful. She has now returned to Portland to buy back the old home stead where the family lived in their former days of prosperity.
Connecticut western news., 1886-10-06
Hn Had Come.

Col. Ethan Allen, of Lisbon, Conn.,, was at one time guest at the Howard Hotel, corner of Broadway and Maiden lane, New York. On entering the dining room no waiter advanced to give him seat. The Colonel coolly walked to a table near by, and taking chair which was turned up at the head of the table took seat. He was hardly in the chair before waiter came hurriedly to him, saying:
 'This seat is engaged"
 'sTo whom9" asked tbe Colonel.
 ''To gentleman" replied the waiter.
 "He's come," said the Colonel, and remained at his dinner undisturbed, amid peals of laughter from the guests at the table. -Nor,oich Bulletin.
Connecticut western news., 1886-10-06

"There is on exhibition in Paris, says the British Medical Journal "a type of a very primitive race. It is very curious specimen, entirely covered with hair, the skin very dark; the child would remind one of the chimpanzee. The hairs on the arms and legs follow the same direc- tions as those on the monkey; the legs are thin and short, while the arms arc very long. It appears that the tribe to which she belongs dwells more on trees than on the ground. The child is twelve, and seems to have a certain in- telligence, and takes great interest in her doll. Her eyes and hair are very 6ne, her nose is fattened, and her ears are deprived of the cartilage. She has thirteen pairs of ribs, and consequently thirteen dorsal vertebre. The race to which she belongs is found in the north of Siam, and several families are kept at the court of the King of Siam"
Connecticut western news., 1886-10-06
ssNinety and Nine."

Sankey, the revival singer, tells of his favorite song and the way it origi- hated:
 ''The Ninety and Nine" I place at the head of the list. well remember how came to compose the music to the words. It was done on the spur of a great and exhalted feeling. When was going from Edinburgh to Glasgow I picked up paper on the train and came across the words. They at once struck me as being full of feeling, so hid the paper away in my pocket. The words rang in my cars At Glasgow we had a glorious meeting MT. Moody preached from the twenty-third psalm of David. He touched the hearts of the people. When he was about to close his sermon I did not know what to sing. wanted to select something appropriate to the sermon, but I found nothing suitable. Those grand words, full of poetry, simple, yet beautiful: "He maketh me to lie uoWn Ill SIeeH Paotuics, Ae 1eaueIu Me beside the still waters; he restoreth my soul; he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his namc's sake," as MT. Moody closed with them, acted as an inspiration. l hastily pulled the crumpled newspaper from my pocket and sang the words of "The Ninety and Nine" to music that came to me then and there. Idid not know how the ac- compartment would go. The feeling of the moment carried me through, and l afterwards wrote the music.
Connecticut western news., 1886-10-06
The Song of the Sea Wind.

 How it sings, sings, sings, Blowing sharply from the sea line. With an edge of salt that stings; How it laughs aloud and passes; As it cuts the close cliff grasses; How it sings again and whistles As it shakes the stout sea missiles
 How it singsI How it shIieks, shrieks, shrieks In the crannies of the headl nd, In the gashes of the creeks; How it shrieks oncs more. and catches Up to the yellow foam in patches; How it whirls it out and over To the corn field and the clover
 How it shrieksi How it roars, roars, roars In the iron under-cavern, In the hollow of the shore; How it roars anew, and thunders, As the strong hull splits and sunders, And the spent ship, tempest drivens On the reef lies rent and riven--
 How it roars! How it walls, walls, walls, In the tangle of the wreckage, In the Tapping of the sails, How it sobs away, subsiding, Like tired child after chiding; And across the ground swell rolling, You can hear the bell-buoy tolling
 How it walls!
 Austin Dobson.
Connecticut western news., 1886-10-06

The Chinaman of the Pacific slope is evidently advancing in knowledge of the way, of American civilization. Re- gently one entered store in Sacramento and desired to sell dozen brooms he had in his possession. The proprietor did not want to buy, and the Chinaman departed with his wares. After while one of the storekeepers went out to get bunch of brooms which had been dis played outside the store, ascertained that they were gone, and realized that they were the very brooms which the Chinaman had offered fir sale. The heather then had simply taken them down from the nail and carried them into the store.
Connecticut western news., 1886-10-06

Eternal vigilance IS the price of prohi. bition. A Boston whiskey dealer bought cheap coffin, put four and seven eighths gallon keg of rye whiskey in side, screwed a plate on the lid of the coffin, on which were engraved the name, .ge and birthplace of the alleged corpse, boxed the coffin, as is usual, and shipped it to town in Maine. There an under. taker took charge of the box and drove ten miles into the country before the coffin was opened and the liquor re- moved.
Connecticut western news., 1886-10-06

The science of engineering is advanc- ing. An iron bridge on the Pennsyl- vania railroad, weighing 19o tons was recently moved bodily thirty-two feet in forty eight minutes by half dozen men under the supervision of Master Carpen- ter Webb of the Pittsburg division, with the object of placing it on stone arch. This is the third operation of the kind since May. There was no impeachment 10 the passage of trains, the rails being elevated as the bridge was lifted and ballasted by the trackmen. Three sixty ton jacks were placed under each end.
Connecticut western news., 1886-10-06
LnYc the Living.

The sanctity that is about the dead, To mako us love them more than late, when
 here
 Is not it we'll to find the living dear, With sanctity like this, ere they have fiedf The tender thoughts we nurture for loss Of mother, friend or child-Ohl it were
 wise
 To spend this glory on the earnest eyes, The longing heart, that feel life's presen
 cross. Give also Hercy to the living here,
 your touch; The utmost reverence is not too much For eyes that weep although the lips may
 sheer. Independent.
Connecticut western news., 1886-10-06
Eypry.Day Hypocrisy.

What she says: 'I'm awfully sorry you must go so soon, Mir. Longwind. Why, it's only eleven o'clock What's your hurrya You don't know how mnch have enjoyed your visitr
 What she means: 'sThank goodness, you're going at lastl If you had stayed five minutes longer think I shcalA have ma N attack pf hystosaS l
Connecticut western news., 1886-10-06
Black Chewing Gum.

Lately there has crept into the Detroi, market substance known as s'black chewing gum," made out of tar, which is said by medical men to be extremely harmful and pernicious. It is becoming a great favorite with local gum-chewers, but physicians assert its use is productive of sore mouths and innumerable throat diseases. Put up in fancy paper, sold at penny block, favored with some unknown ingredient, and christened with a sweetly-sounding name, as ''lut:-tuti, " for instance, the black chewing gum is forcing its entrance into all grades o1 Detroit society, and driving it's rivals tc the wall. But it is nothing but tar cheap tar at that-mixcd with gelatine and favored with-heaven and the man. ufacturer only know what.-Free Press.
Connecticut western news., 1886-10-06
Changed His Mind.

Dobson (who has come hither to horse- whip the editor, but is somewhat appalled, at his size, -"Are you the editor that wrote the article about J. Thomas Dob- son!"
 Editor-ssYes."
 Dobson = Well -er- hum. Why, here's horse whip I found on your pavement. ! though, perhapA it he-
Connecticut western news., 1886-10-06
A Bear Routed by Cows.

This tale of the husbandman and his
 The farmer hunting for his COWS at dusk, came upon a big black bear that at once showed fight. The farmer was about to seek safety in flight, when his three cows, believing loudly, with tails erect, and fire in their usually placld eyes, charged the bear 50 fercely that he
Connecticut western news., 1886-10-06
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