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Connecticut western news., 1888-10-17

Although working women as a class are a product of later days, they al- ready form very noticeable percent age of tho great body of workers of both sexes, whilo the annual increase of women entering upon some specific cm- p.oyment is remarkable. In Great Brit ain and Ireland alono there are somc- thing like 5000, 900 women who are regularly engaged il one or another of tho numerous trades and professions that is, the number O. working women in the British Isles i' equal to the entire popu' atisn of Ireland and somewhat in excess of that of Scotland and Wales cont ned
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-17
Strongest and Weakest Woods.

According to Professor Sargent, says the Scientific American, tho strongest wood ia the United States is that of the nutmeg hickory of the Arkansas re. zion and the weakest is the West In. dian birch. Tn, most elastic is the tamarack, tho white or shellbark nick ory standing far below it. The least elastic and the lowest in specific gravi. ty is tho wood of the Flcus aurea. The highest specific gravity, upon which in general depends value as fuel. is attain, d by the bluswood of TexaA
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-17

Says the New York Graphic: '1nthe midst of the examples of human hero ism among those caring for the dead and dying at Jacksonville, the depravity of some wretch without & soul had to break forth. While the sisters in charge of n orphanage in tho city were nursing the sick, the cash box of their institution was Nrcnched open and all their little savings carried away. This is ono of the occasions when the ordi- nary dictionary words in the English language fail to express one's feelings and cover the casc."
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-17
~ CANAAN CONN. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17. 1s88

it, having danced to one sidc with the rapidity of thought. Then. and before the tiger could recover from the shock of striking tho opposite wall of the pit, crashl crashl crashl excessively were tho steel shod terrible heels laun chod, each time reaching the mark with ar- rowy precision and bone-crushing force.
 Aud then tho jungle monarch was seen running whimperingly around tho skirts of tn, arena on three legs, and with his jaw hopelessly broken-con- quered, defeated, and with the sole ob- ject of cffecting skulking escape from his victorious foe.
 The Rsjah made the sign by which his favorite was permitted to make g cod his retreat, and thon, with a bow to Col. Mohuu, turned to go with his suite.
 "Oae moment, Excellencyr' shoutel Mahala's protect ctor. "D,ign, if you please, to formally announce that the victory is with Nadgka, aud my little friend here is to continue undisturbed under my guardianship.
 The potentate did so with none of the best grace, it mutt be said, and then took his departure with as much haste as was consistent with his august dignity. ....-.-
 It was none too soon.
 Tho white stallion, which had until that moment remained proudly in the centre of the pit, suddenly reared him. self hi yh in the air, with flashing eyes and floating mane and then fell upon his side-1ead.
 "Poor Nadgkar' commented Major Poindexter, laying his hand on Mohun's 8 shoulder, on which the little begun was now sobbing as if her heart would break. ''See, his entire left ribs were laid bare by that one stroke of Djcr- idgowkas paw. But never mind, Mahala is free from the Rajah's clutches and have won pot of his money"
 Aud perhaps they didn't mind, at least not greatly. Money had changed hands; Mahala, tho whilom Nautch girl, was saved to become gccat mayis- trate's wife in Bomb bay, and tho mother of child destined to depose the usurp- ing Rajah of Nagpoor, twenty years later and restore the rightful dynasty, and most decisive single combat had been nobly contested and heroically wop.
 But then the hero was only white stallion-only horse!-[Oace Week.
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-17

Tho bank con missioners of the State of New Hampshire report that ths sav- iugs banks of that State hold over $2O,- 900, 900 of Western farm and city mort gages, against only s6, 900, 900 of mort, gages secured by lccal real estate. Tho commission recommends legislation which should subject all Western in vcstm ent agencies operating in the State to examination and license. Immense amounts f Eastern capital are used to boom Western localities, and money is not always loaned on the intrinsic value of property, but on its prospective in- crease. Better loan money on New E gland security, which can be ex. amined and valued, than on inflated real estate loans in tho West, tho lattor often made upon the representations ot lrokers who are simply working for fat eemmissdonA
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-17

A recent publication of figures shows tho amount of money at the disposal of Queen Victori,. Tho best source of income rom the public purse appears to be 1880, 900 which she gets annually from the consolidated fusd, but thcro are lots of other things, such as little estate paying es0. 900 year; the million sterling to which the fortune loft by the late Prince Consort now amounts; her own savings, which are notoriously enormou', and numerous large pieces of property left by loyal subjects. Tho unfortunate fact, however, is that thcso figures could probably be used in the House of Commons to defeat request which her Majesty will make for more money to keep the Prince of Wales and his family comfortable.
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-17
One of the most rcmarka ble car

Oae of the most remarkable careers that history records was concluded, ob- serves the Nv York Telegram, when Francois Achillo Bazaine, who rose from the ranks to Ee Marshal of Frar co, and was sentenced to death for treason, to live 20 years afterward in exile and disgrace, died in Madrid. Aud, while the majority of FIenchmen will probably always believe that B. z~ine's punishment was deserved, thero are not few who consider his error to have been fault of judgmentrather than of patriotism, and that he suffered un- iustly,
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-17

Tho ilca of thrcshing cora by ma ehinery is moro popular in theory, as- scrts the American Cultivator, than in practice. It is well enough to talk of put ting through several hundred bushels per day aud tearing thu corn stalks to thrcds; but 1t will use more coal to run the engine, and require heavier force to handle cornstaiks and grain than is ever got around thresher on any other kind of grain.
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-17

The arrangement of pension for the widow oi General Sheridan points the fact that the widows of four of our Pres- idents-Polk, Tyler, Grant and Gar fieid--are receiving tn, government re- m- mbrance of s5O00 year each, while the widows of threo Major Generals B,alr. Hancock and Logan-are receiv- inc S2OOO.
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-17
A Protection for Confiding Cavaliers.

A Protection for Confiding Cavaliers.
 American Notes and Queries says that up to TITO there was on the English statute books law that ''Whosoever shall entice into bonds of matrimony any male subject of her Majesty's, by means of rouge, white paint, Spanish cotton, steel corsets. crinoline, high heeled shoes or false hips, shall bs prosecuted for witchcraft, and the mar fisae declared null and void. '
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-17
HUMOROUS

People who live toolong are not fit to die .........
 Speaking of blowing people up, tho kerosene can.
 Possibly the most courteous of all tho masts is the top-gallaut.
 A barber who talks too much is often given to cutting remarks.
 Though he may never leave shore, tho Sheriff is often on the seize
 Corn dodgers-Men who have boon kicked for stepping on them.
 A man of hatchet countenanoe usu ally sharpens it with his profile.
 Work and play are necessary to tho actor, and they should be mixed.
 The dude is not muscular, but when he strikes an attitude he cripples it for life.
 There is too much shotgun to the squaro inch in tho average idea of jus tice.
 Even if haste makes waste, tho ordi- nary messenger boy will never como to want.
 Telegraph operators get great deal of sound advice through their instru. ment.
 The arrest of a criminal Is usually guaranteed, at least there is warrant for it.
 Fish arc spoken of as the fishermen's harvest because the fishermen blow tho seas for them.
 A 'Sauerkraut Trust' is tho latest. Previously sauerkraut had reminded us of a combine.
 A poet wants to know s'where tho leecy clouds arc woven." Iu tho air. loom, of course.
 It was not Goethe who said that you can always tell the man who has gone to grass by his seedy appearances.
 Among the most conspicious cases of confidence in human nature arc tho people who swallow mixed drinks
 The elcctrio-light wire will soon be entitled to rank with the oil-can, tho blown out gas and tho gun that is not loaded.
 First signs of love-When you sec a girl standing on the sidewalk looking at the engagement rings in jewellers window.
 Condemned criminal-Mr. Shcriff, will you see that my body is accorded decent buriala Sheriff (coldly)-rll sec you hanged first.
 Duties on foreign cereals may be re- moved in France. Somo people hcre would like to sec prohibitive duty put upon American serials.
 'I don't liko squildig," observed MT. Suaggs. ''Ho's too temporizing." 'Thats so," rejoined Mrs. snaggs. '1've often seen his temper rising"
 "The warmest relations exist between
  of ties" as the fellow said whom he vainly tried to let go of the handles of Q magnetic battery.
 It is the uuflaggiug energy of steam train men in a city that is not com mended by the mayor. If tho fl ,g boy does not attend to his duty the engi- neer is to be arrested.
 The man who travels about on foot with pack on his back is called ped dler. The ono who rides in the cars with pack in his pocket is designated as a commercial traveller.
 Conductor (whose car is five minutes behind time, to stout party who has been running half block k)-Step lively, madaml Stout party (hau,htily)--Oh, Pm in no hurry. Conductor Starting up)-Well am: wait for the next car.
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-17
Good Reasoning.

''Ma," rcmonstrated Bobby, "when I was at grand she let m, hevs two pieces of pie."
 'Well, she ought not to havs done so," said his mother. 'I think two pieces of pie are too much for little boys The older you grow, Bobby, tho more wisdom you will gain"
 Bobby was silent, but only for . moment "Well, ma'' ho said, grand ma is good deal older thaa you ats.'
 tC Chrhtiaa AAyoeaAo .s.. ME ...s
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-17

A Washington Territory man left son to be fed to hls dog, while his old father was made heir to his watch and chain only,
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-17

Two young GeImans in Berlin fought duel with tricyc.es. Starting at 300 yards apart they charged full tilt against each oth.r, with slight injury to themselves and serious hurts to their machines. Their hon or was satis- fad
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-17
The German Emperor has decided to change uniform of his army.

At 26o yards the Lepel rifle will send Q ball through two men. Tie French arsenals havo enough ammunition to supply each soldier with 2500 cart ri loes
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-17
Set Your Faces to the Sun.

Set Your Faces to the Sun. There's a ringing glorious measure In the march of life, my brothers; If we listen we may hear it all day long, With an undertone of triumph No discordance wholly snothers. And this is the cheerful burden of the
 song: "Forwardl Keep the column movingi Perfect rest shall be our guerdoa When our missions are fulfilled-our labors
 done; Duty's path lies plain before us Whatsoe'er our task and burden, If we bravely set our faces to the sun.
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-17
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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1888-02-03

How To USE PERFUME.-rLere a:c
few ladies who resist the pleasure OF
using perfumes. ami If they are not
used in too great quantities they are
not Objectionable. 1t is good plan
10 use oLl on. kind OF perfume, such
as violet, helio'rcpe. rose geranium.
exc. lnstea of saturatiDg The hand
kerchief. use them in the shape OF
satcbct powders. Pu. them on cot.
ton 10 snail bags of muslin, silk, or
satin, and strew them in every part
of The bureau and wardrobe, so that
a delicate, flesh, almost nam eless
perfume pervade every article of dress
from the hat 10 the boots. Sache,s
filed with powdered orris root will
give a swee'> wholesome odo, that
never becomes 80 strong as to- be dis
agreeable. The use OF too strong ex-
tracts Of perfumery is no, crnsid, red
in good taste.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1888-02-03
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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1888-02-03
Peace on Earth

Awaits that countless army Of m,rtvr,
whose ranks are constantly recruited from
the victims OF nervousness and nervous Dis.
eases. The p,ice Of the boon is a systems.
tic course o. Hosteters Stomach Bit,ers
the hnest aad most genial OF tonic nervines.
pursued with reasonable persistence Rasjer
pleasanter and safer this than To swasb the
vic,ualling department with pssudo tooics.
alcoholic or the reverse, beef extracts news
foods, nsreohcs, seds,ives aud poi ,ons in
disguise. Tired Natures sweet rrstorer
oelmy sle'p,' is the provideniial recaperant
OF weak nerves, and this glorious franchise
being usually the consequence, Of sound All.
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Use the Bit,ers Also IN fever md ague, rGer
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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1888-02-03

though she deemed il wise to offe,
him no encouragement just vet.
.Corder. paid over to Dick The price
Of q kiss
81. Berthe didn't Join hts Weather
frients IN their summers trip to the
forest to hun: and fish: ins' esd> lac
accepted anlnvitation from Dick and
accompanied him TO his own south
ern home. where their vacation was
spent mos; enjoyahly.
He never reg cited the delightful
weeks spent amid the pi .asaut noun.
tains surrounding the home OF the
Wynns. But TO him the starry dark
eyes Of Belle were more attractive
than any feature to DO seen in the
scenery.
Dick Wynn graduated With the
highest honors OF the class. Bertie
stood next.
To become . lawyer bad long been
the ruling thought OF Dick's life.
When Judge Mason offered to take
him into his Office to study. his de.
light knew no bounds. It was be-
yond h,s highest lair castle"
Dick educated his bestifu. sister.
Belle. and the winter she passed With
Nina Masou, che was belle indeed.
aud carried many hearts back to the
sunny South" with her. Lick be.
came prominent attorney, and mar
ried the Judges lovely Nins. Berthe
Lang. with manly grace, consolpd
hun self With star of Laser magni.
tude 10 gold, but full as beautiful.
He m trried Belle.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1888-02-03

aoM.NY CAKEs.-Co!d hominy lef,
from breakfast one morning, may be
utilized the next In cakes. Mix with
cold hominy an equal quantity of
wheat -four until perfectly smooth /;
ad a teaspoonful OF salt, and thin off
with buttermilk. iato part If which
teaspoonful OF soda has been dissoi-
vod; when OF the consistency Of corn
cakes. add dessertspoonful Of mel
ted butter. AMI bake as usual.
HoMINY GRID CAKEs.-lf de.
sired, cold hominy can he made into
griddle c,kes. To one quart of sweet
milk put two cups of boiled hominy,
two eggs,-beateu little; throw in u
sprinkiing Of salt, and thicken with
wheat -four, having first siflca in u
dessertspoonful of baking powder.
IL the hominy be cold. warm the milk.
al rub the hominy into il ieforc
putting in the four.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1888-02-03

Z Ses efons of the Courts
CIc1is Cou't. i2th Judicial Circuit, Bee
"s y. Armstrong, prssiding-Tssu ne b
GRAFT County - Fourth Tuesday IN March
n.t inesday In Juoe and third Tuesday il
Hampshire County -First Tuesday in Pss
,sary. second Tuesday In May Ala tbir .
Tuesday In Septsmbss.
hardy Count, --Seeond Tussdsy In March
nst Tuesday In May and arst Tuesday 10
October. ~
Ninerai County Second Tuesday in Ian.
eas!. fourth faesdsy In April and ire, Toes
day 10 Septembee.
reodleton County--Secoud Wednesday Ia
APru' wednesday after second Tuesday in
June. and 6rst "Wednesday. in November.
Couniy Court Of Hampshire County. John
4. Vance. President l.. D. Sch oibbe and r.
roweii Commissioned .; q. =. W bite Clerk
the hst Tuesday in January, Arril aud Oc.
'ober, and 4th Tuesday 10 jaly.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1888-02-03
The Cadets at New Market

a lew weeks alter the battle OF
Now Market, Dr.. Hunter Mcclure,
formerly chief m ,dicsl director Of
'Stonewair Jacsson's army corps aud
the surge IN who attended him after
his fatal wound at Charlottesville,
made an official visit Of in ,p,c i'm 10
the hospitals es:a ,lished \. Hare.
soabursi Va. for the care OF the
wounded sent from the H-ld Of New
Market. Among tho .conva' esq n,
he founi United States c,lo iel of
volunteers who had been s,riou in.
jured in the recent fight.-Dr. Nc
Guire expressed TO thi, officer his
regret that the Impoverished ,ndi-
ton OF the southern service rnd to
total want Of hospital stores had
made i, impossible TO make the
wounded prisoners more comfortable,
adding TIA. lhe Confederate wound.
ed weie equally stra'tene6 The
officer replied that he had received
every needed attention and h Ii been
treated with market Kindness lie
then said, in substance, as follows {:
ID ctor, would hardly seem TO
be it, object for congra.ulation
wound. ID as am, and u prisoner,
yet do congratulate myself that 1
was present at the battle Of New
Market. You are surprised! 1 will
explain myself. l had before The war
began, been something OF q reader,
and especially interested in military
history, and had formed a very dis
tinct conception of The manner in
which disciplined troops might be
expected 10 behave on the field of
battle. But ia all my observation
during the three years OF the war
had seen nothing that corresponded
with my expectations. ! had been
with some of our best troops in hat.
tie. anu had seen the choice It Con-
federate troops. On DO b sides had
witnessed the fighting Of brave and
heroic men, but nothing answering
10 my ideal of war. l had never seen
the perfect union OF morale and dis.
cipline until saw it 10 that pretty
fight It New Make. When that
battle opened was with my regiment
in strong position which | bad SO.
lected for them behind the crest of a
hill, on the front side Of which was
the held OF wheat through which the
Cadet battalion charged. Ihad made
my men lie down and ] do not think
the Confederate troops knew we were
there. l saw the cadets form in line
OF battle and advance. As soon as
they moved forward the battery which
my regiment was supporting opened
on them with grape and canister.
They closed the gap torn in their
ranks ami came on touching elbow, az
II they we're on drill and we practi.
cling upon them with blank cartridge.
As they approached us we opened
with musketry at close range, but
they came straight on. In moment
foun myself on the ground. When
raised myself up the cadet line was
passing over the ground on which my
regiment had stood. Ny men we're
not towards; they were as good sol
dicrs as any Of our volunteer troops.
But one might as we'll have attempt.
ed TO stop bombshell With his bare
hand sc to arrest the charge of those
regulars with our troops. am glad
1 vas there. for then / saw war"
= Philadelphia Times.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1888-02-03

CoUou MIxTURE.-Tbe whites Of
six fresh eggs beaten to froib with
half tescupful OF fine white sugar
add Juice OF four lemons three table
spoonsful OF pure honey. quprter
ounce Of lsudanum; beat / oge:lier
bo,tlc end cork tightly. Take tea
spoonful when the cOfi ching comes
on. Shake we'll before taking.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1888-02-03

A man who has praciiced medicine for 20
years ought TO know salt from sugar /;
read what be says:
ToLEDo, o.. Jan 10, 1887.
Messrs. F. J Cheney b Co -Centlemen
u have been 10 the general prsctics Of me.
diciue for most 40 years, add would say IN ct
10 All mr. practice add experience, have new.
er seen preparation thst could p-esctibe
with ~ much confidence Of success as I can
Halls Caiarrh Cure manufactured by you
Have prescribed u q great many tImeI aud
I've effect is wonderful end would say in con-
clusion that have yet 10 6od a case of Ca
tarrh tbak IL would DOT cure. IL they would
take IL according 10 directions.
Years trply.
IT, T.. GOR5UCH, u. D..
Once, 2s5 Summit = !.
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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1888-02-03

BUNs.--Br,ak one egg into cup
and Oil with sweet mills mix. with 1t
half cup OF yeast, half cup OF but.
ter. one cup Of sugar, enough flour
to make a soft dough; flavor with
nutmeg. Let rise till very light then
mold into biscuit, with few cur
rants. Let rise the second time in
pan. bake and. when nearly done
glaze with q little mulasses aud milk.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1888-02-03

RIBBON CAxE.-rwo cups Of sugar,
one-third cup Of butter, one cup Of
milk. three cups OF -four. three cgRs.
one tesspoonful OF cresm tartar. one
half teaspoonful Of soda. = little salt.
Add to oue.ihird Of the mixture one
cup of raisins stoned and chopped,
one-half cup Of citron cut One, ono
half cup Of curran,e. one teaspooniul
Of all kinds OF spice, one .hxlf cup OF
molasses and the same Of -four. Bake
in three tins Of the sams size. and put
together With Jelly. frosting or the
white Of an egg between the layers.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1888-02-03
MUTTON TALLog AND ST.Rcu

MUTTON TALLow AND STARCH
Mutton tAllow Is useful in starching
linens with boiled starch. Mott :no
ounces ut mutton suet with two oun-
ces OF white wax and ron them into
cake from which you can bresk of
piece The size o; quarter dollar,
which vi quickly melt i'm tue hot
starch.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1888-02-03

CT oTHs dipped into bot potato
water are recommended for imme>
diate and complete relief in the Sc
verest cases Of rheumatism.