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Connecticut western news., 1888-08-01
Wood

Herr Abrahamson, of Sweden. is car ryiug out an educational system which is slowly spreading over the wholo of Europc. It is being widely taught in the schools of his rativo land, but ho has provided accommodation at hi, cs- tate at Naas on the beautiful shores of Lake savclangcn so that students of the system, schoolmasters and others, may re idle for six weeks and master the wholo course. There is room for from eighty to ninety, and threo courses arc held during the sumner. The first of he season has just come to close. It was attended by teachers from Germany and Switzerland, and there wcro also eleven from England, ono being Lon lon school board master whose holidays were extended so that hs might remain all the time. The others wero ladi,s rom private schools. The study is called "Woodslojd," tho strange-look- ing word meaning slciyht or skill. School children in Swed en devote from four to six hours week to this work, md they are carried through Q regular course of graduated lessons whereby they acquir, mastery of the tools and considerable skill iu making articles of household service. Tho students, how ,ver, give from seven to eight hours a lay to tho study, tho practical work being varied by lectures by Herr Salo- nan, tho director, who for sixteen years las been engaged in teaching teachers
 his most useful branch of knowledge. The mysteries of the knife, the saw and
 he pla.e are slowly revealed. A paper knife is one of tho first special efforts tnd lessons sixtetn and seventeen are devoted to tho making of two wooden .poons. Two days o seven hours are occupied in the manu acture of each of
 hem, and moro than dozen tools arc cquired to shaic, cut and carve the household treasures. The children be-
 gin this work at nine years of age, and he education of their physical powers
 progresses with their mental growth.
 t is not ne cessary for Us to recommend
 lojd-its value is patent to all; but wo Ire glad to bring to thu notice of our
 chool boards the disintercstcd efforts ,f Herr Abrahamson, who wo arc sure
 would gladly welcome score of Scot
 iish teachers as first contingent to ac-
 luire the art and bring it back to our
 young people at school. Is it not pos
 ,ible that somehow amid government tai
 ables, schedules and compulsory sub-
 ects so important a matter as this can ind place ?-[ Christian Leader.
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-01
The Stcppes of the Irtish.

Under the above title George hennan contributes to the Century some of his experiences in Siberia just previous to his first meeting with political exilcs. It is with feeling of intense pleasure aud relief that one leaves such village and rides out upon the wide, clean, breezy steppo where the air is filled with the fragrance of clover and the singing of birds, and whore the cyo is constant ly delighted with great sweeps of smooth, velvety turf, or vast undu- lating exranses of high steppo grass sprinkled in the foreground with mil lions of wild roses, white marguerites, delicate fivc-angled harebolls, and dark red tiger-lilics. B tween the villages of Krutaya and K,lmako ova, on Friday, wo rode across stcppe which was literally great ocean of flowerA- Oae could pick twenty different species and hundrc specimens within the area of single square yard. Here and thore wc de- serted the miry road and drovo for miles across the smooth, grassy plain, crushing flowers by the score at every evolution of our carriage wheels. In the middle of the steppo I had our dri- yer stop and wait for me while l alighted and walked away into the fowery solitude to enjoy the still ness, the perfumed air, and the sea of vcrdure thr ou ,h which ran the long, sinuous black line of the muddy high way. ca my left, beyond the road, was wide, shallow depression six or eight miles across, rising on the oppo- site side in long gradual sweep to Q dark blue line of birch forest which formed the horizon. This depression was one smooth expanse of close green turf dotted with grazing cattle and sheep, and broken here and there by silvery pool or lake. Around mo, upon the higher ground, the steppe was carpeted with flowers, among which I noticed splendid orange asters two inches in diameter, spotted tiger lilies with strongly refexed petals, white clover, daisies harebells, spirea, astragalus, melliotus, and peculiar flower growing in long, slender, curved spikes which suggested flights of min iaturo carmine sky-rockets sent up by the fairies of tho stcppe. The air was still and warm, aud had strange, sweet fragrance which l can liken only to the taste of wild honey. There were no sounds to break the stiffness
 of the great pain except the drowsy hum of bees, the regular measured
 "Kate- did Kate did" of few katydids in the grass near me, aud tho wailing cry of steppe hawk lowering over the nest of some fie.d-mico. It was delight simply to lio on the grass amidst the flowers and sec, hear and breathe.
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-01
Antique Egyptian IncubatOrs.

One of the oldest industries in Egypt is artificial egg matching, principally engaged in by Copts. There arc said to le 700 establishments of this nature in the couatry, and tho production of chickens from tho ovens is estimated at from 10, 900, 900 to 1s, ,ooo, 900 annu- ally. Tho season for incubating lasts throu h three months of tho early sum- mer. The country people bring eggs to the proprietors of the "1arroogs," !" and givs two good eggs fer every newly hatshsd chick
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-01
House of the Broken Goblet.

Not far from the place of execution, outside tho suhn Cheo gate, in Pekir, China, there stands an old fashioned tavern, which is generally known Ly she nam, of tho 'Housc of the Broken Goblet" Many years ago it's former proprietor was tried and condemned to death, but aftcrward reccivel frce pardon. Since that time every culprit, on being led to execution, receives at the door of this tavern as much wiuc as he likes to drink. He is given goblet, and when he has drained it to the last irop, the vessel is solemnly dashed on tho ground; hence tho designation of tho house
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-01
Caught a Elass.Snakc.

A so-called glass snake was captured oy N. McGraw last week. It is very inc specimen, being entire. It is rarely :aken so because of the ease with which t dismembers its long tail. Septa pass through the vertebrae and the muscles are so arranged that separation takes place without tearing the tissues. It is known that tho broken parts are repro iuced in time if the animal is left alive. The lizard resembles snake only in its ;ong, slender, limbless, oracle covered body, its head, jaws and breathing ar- paratus being entirly different. It has been preserved in alcohol. -[Dial.
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-01

The Boston Trans cript asserts that the man who shall invent new popular diversion, that is, something brand new, not modification from the antique.
 will indeed be geniu'. Human in- genuity has long sinco exhausted itself in devices for the entertainment of man.
 and in searching for new things one only travels in a circle. Here is the patent roller coast, for instance, which Is nearly 100 years old, having been used in Paris early in the present cen tury, when the contrivance was called ''The Russian Mountains" because of the scmblance of the sport of sliding ov.r the snow clad hills and ice cooled wales of the northern country. A pie ture of the contrivance in an old Pari, magazine shows that it was almost iden- tical with the roller coast which is now found il many seaside resorts and pie nic grounds. They have lately been ta king in Paris of reviyiny the amuso-
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-01
Rest COmeth After All,

5eyond the toll, the burdens of the day, Beyond the tempests and the storms of life: Far from tte tumult of the weary way, Beyond the longing and the ceaseless
 strife;
 Out of the darkness and the gloom of night, Beyond the hills where shadows never fall, And far beyond the range of mortal sight, Rest cometh after all. After the fever and the restless pain,
 After the waiting and the weary years, After the conflict and the loss and gain,
 After the sorrow and the u 5eless tears; Far, far beyond the lofty heights of Fame: Beyond the hills where shadows never fall. Beyond the fear of censure and of blame
 Rest cometh after all. William G. Park in Boston Transcript
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-01

The reckless destruction of forests in Prussia has lately increased to such an extent that tho Government have issued law protecting timber throughout the empire. In recent years this wholesale felling of woods has completely changed the climate of many districts, render iag the country barren and rainless. Further, removing the trees from the hanks of lakes and rivers has loosened tho sand, and thus shallowed many har- bors and watercourses. ..
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-01

In an interview with Lieutenant Frederick Schwatka the Arctic ex- plorer said: 'Future explorations will be purely expeditions of scientific re- search. One of the first and most im- portant things to be done is the de- tcrmining of the north magnetic pole. This is not identical with the pole proper, but is the point where the or dinary needle refuses to act and the dip needle stands perpendicular. This pole has been approximately located twice in 1881 by Ross, and in 1879 by me. Ross located it ia Boothia on Caps Adelaide, and was made Sir John for doing so. l found it roughly about twenty miles northwest of Cape Felix. In thls age of electricity the locating of this pole is matter of intense interest to the scientific world"
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-01

Nitre is sometime, used in foreign countries to take away the turnip taste from milk. A case was tried some timc ago ia the west of Scotland, where nitro was supposed to hava been added to milk. The dairymau pleaded not guilty to using nitre, but said he gave his COWS rock salt. Tho magistrate found the man not guilty of using ritre, but guilty of aaultera- ting his milk, inasmuch as by giving cows rock salt they were thirsty ard drank moro water, and thus the milk was diluted by an extra quantity of w,tcr.
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-01

A New York coroners physician re- marks that in his experience he has found that moro people die in the fourth floor of building than any of the others. In the cases of sudden deaths he says that there are more which tako place on the fourth floor in one year in New York than ia all other parts of the houses combined.
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-01

them from trying tho chimney, and then mother took one side of tho window and the other. We instinctivcly felt that it was tho point of danger now that the chest protected tho door. Wo were hardly at our posts when panther sprang up and tore the blanket down. Our light consisted of piece of cotton lying in dish of coon's fat, and at times tho flame was almost out.
 A couple of minutes after the blanket was torn away panther sp7aag into the opening. Had he boon left undisturbed he could have squeez:d through, but the instant hi, head appeared wc both struck at him. His right fore paw hung over the edge of the opening, and my blow cut it clean off and dropped it on tho floor. That settled ono of the visitors, although the row he mado over the loss of his paw aim ,st unncrved us. At that moment there seemed to be fivo or six of the beasts about, and it was only short timo before another sprang into tho opening. Mother struck him square in the face, and five minute, later I severely wounded third. Int seemed to dampcn the ardor of all, for they soon with drew, and the wolves returned. It must havo been that thcso creatures scented tho dead. It was the first time they had appeared in such numbers and so boldly, and hunger could not have been the cause of it. They made little or no effort to get at the horse, but for an hour after their return they made desperate and determined efforts to break their way into the cabin. They came against the door, six or eight of them at oncc-with such fcrco as to shake the house, and had not the lower log been su,k in clay ground they would have dug their way under.
 It was midnight before we had let up, and tho last wolf did not leave be- fore o'clock. Up to this timo mother had not given way to her grief. When danger passed away sho broko down, and from then to daylight sat alone by the door with ax in hand. Hooked for Gordon at an early hour, but ho dil not appear. About 10 o'clock the horso came home, bitten in terrible manner
 and so serious were his injuries that ho died before nj sht. We knew from the wounds inflicted on the horse that he had been pursued by wolves, and there | was little doubt about tho fate of his rider. Wo dared not start out in search of help, as we knew not which way to go, and we dared not leave the body of the dea in the house another night for fear of the wolves. We waited until o'clock, and then, hearing nothing from Gordon, we dug grave, wrapped poor fathers remains in sheet, and buried them as best we coull. Next day some hunters called, and they went to look for Gordon. He had been tc the doctors, to fad him too sick tc come. O. the way back he had been chased by drove of wolves, and, while the horse had escaped, nothing but { few bones could be found of the man,
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-01

It is psedicted by Mir. Charles G. Leland that ten years hence pupils in public schools will not only be given m chanical training, but will also bo taught memory and quickness of per. ccptioo, as preparation for studies re- quiring thought. In this brief time "there will Dc such revolutions as no supernaturalist ever dreamed of"
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-01
The Willy Mormon Prophet.

Brigham Young, tho famous leader and prophet of tho Mormons, often had to exert the whole of his wonderfully quick wit in order to preserve the faith that his followers had in him, but he was generally equal to the occasion. A certain elder, while chopping wood, had cut his leg so badly that it had to bo amputatcd. As soon as he was able he came to Young and stated his case to him somewhat as follows: 'I have al- ways been good Mormon; have scv- cral wives and good many children, and in my present maimed condition ] do not know how l am to provide for them. I believe truly that you are Christ's representative on earth, and that you have all the power that He had. If you like, you can work mira cles; if you like, you can give me new leg, and now ask you to do it." Young asscnted to all the fattering propositions as they were laid down, and when the elder had finished speak ing ho said: '1 can give you new log, and I will, but I want you to think about it little at first. When tho day of judgment comes, wherever you are buried, your old leg will find you out and join itself to you, but if l give you a new one, that will rise with you, too, and the question is whether you would rather suffer tho inconvenience of get ting along with one for few years here or go through all eternity with three legs" The choice was quickly made, and Brigham Young's reputation as a miracle worker was saved.-[Argonaut.
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-01
The Early Reaped. Flowers reaped early, while the dew

The Early Reaped. Flowers reaped early, while the dew Is on them, day being new, Know neither du t nor stain,
 Or woes refrain,
 Or thirst:
 Light kisses them the first,
 And they are fair Because untouched by earth's stain anywhere. Lives re~ped while life is new are pure, Jnsullied, bright, mature
 In fairness, and replete In all that makes remembrance sweet;
 Redeemed Before sins scar its way hath scanned, Or anguish scored its deep-drawn mark Or dealt its thrust amidst the dark,
 And they are fair Because untouched by earth's stain anywhere.
 -[George Klingle.
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-01

England pnys dearly for her rule in Ireland. Last year sho paid $7, 500, 900 for keeping up the Irish constabu-
 lary to say nothing of the army sho keeps on the island and which she dare not tako away in case of foreign
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-01

In the last sre years the known de- falcations aud embezzlcments in this c,uatry amouAted to SIS, 900. 900. Thus kind of stealing is going on at the rate of about $2 800, 900 a year.
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-01

The Smith family is numerous in England and Wales. Tho census places the number of individual Smiths in those countries at 355, s14, which is moro than the whole population of Dub
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-01
Almost Another Engagement,

Hill: So Miss Gadabout is engaged. Jovel she's been engaged to every fool in the place, l think. Who's the last idiot she hookedl
 3lnks, 1ysslfl-rlifA
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-01
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Connecticut western news., 1888-08-01
A Peculiarity of Make.

O.d lady Qo boy in shoe storc): Are your shoes all made on anatomical priu- ciples, boy2"
 Boy. Mo, nun, thsy'rs all made on Int, Epoch.
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-01

.'Mother is always telling me not to bolt my fool,' said small toy, ''and now she has gone and boltsd up the cupboard that hAs got Fl ths yietualAa '
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-01

It is rspcrted Il at the poor of Russia are actually starving to death in large numbers.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-01-07
The County Finances.

Our local columns contain an exhibit
of the financial condition of the county
which should attract general attention,
at least upon the part of property
holders and taxpayers.
Being business men, our new Board
of County Commissioners upon assum-
ing their official duties have had a careful
examination made OF the books and
accounts of the office, in order to
ascertain as definitely as possible the
financial condition of the county and
what Its liabilities and assets really are.
This exhibit does not disclose by any
means as favorable condition as could
be desired, in view of the depressed
condition of our local industries and
the prevailing embarrassment of our
tax paying classes.
The report made to the Board by
Col. Davis, its clerk, shows, as nearly as
it can be estimated, that at the close of
the present fiscal year the county in
debtedness will be over sEvENTy-sIX
THOUSAND DOLLARS, about thirty six thou
sands of which will be floating indebt
edness to be met and provided tor by
the new Board.
1t isn't necessary to discuss now
why this deplorable condition exists.
1t does exist, and it is just a simple
question of good business judgment
upon the part Of the Commissioners to
meet it with the least additional embar-
rassment to our already well-burdened
taxpayers.
They evidently are loath to increase
the burden of next years taxes by
levying this amount in single year in
addition to the amount of current and
legitimate county expenses, since 8
computation shows that the local tax
rate would be increased eleven cents
on the hundred dollars to do it.
Col. Davis suggests the only othel
alternative left them: that the debt be
funded, and that the authority of the
Legislature be asked to negotiate thu
needed amount of county bonds, bear
ing a low rate Of interest, with some
time to run.
Doubtless the emergency will be me
in just that manner which the best bust
ness judgment of the Board suggests
after consultation and advice with loca
business men, whose opinions are en-
| titled to respect,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-01-07

IT may be a matter of interest to
know that the new House of Delegates
at Annapolis is composed of 80 far
mers, II attorneys, IL merchants, 4
contractors and builders, 2 physicians,
1 attorney and editor, I banker and
broker, I editor, miners. There is
also brickmaker, 2 superintendent,
hotel proprietor, I stone-cutter, I fer
tilizer manufacturer, I railroad man, I
engaged in the lumber business, civil
engineer, I school teacher, I convey
ANGER. I general agent, I civil and
marine engineer. The Senate occu-
patton roll is not finished.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-01-07

which the liquor is intended. Mr..
Moulton, who is the President of the
Temperance Alliance. which is the re-
puted author of the bill, says of the
measure:
'"The bill was introduced in the Sen
ate for the purpose OF having it passed
there. | have no doubt the Senate will
pass it. 1t has already passed other
measures of special legislation for the
district, and the sentiment of majority
of the Senators is in favor of this bill.
AS for the House l cannot speak so
confidently, but believe the change
in sentimen. there and the earnestness
with which this measure Is urged by the
best people all over the country will
secure its passage by the House. OF
course it will be opposed by the liquor
power, but this power is waning. 1t
can no longer throttle legislation. 1t
| found that it could not coerce the ST.
preme Court it cannot coerce Con-
gress.
"The sentiment in favor of prohibi-
ton is growing stronger every day.
Members of Congress need fear no longer
that they will commit political suicide
by supporting such measure as this
From every Congressional district petit
tons are arriving in favor of this bill,
and these petitions are sent by the best
people in the district-the doctors
ministers, lawyers and other leading
men. Political parties cannot ignore
this movement. If the Republican
Senate passes the bill, it will be strong
point for the Republican party, and /
the House then passes it an equally
strong point will be made for the Demo,
cratic party"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-01-07
ELKTON. JANUARY Z, 1888.

OUR citizens generally and the far
mers of the county particularly should
not forget the meeting to be held at
Elkton on Tuesday next to consider
the present road system of the county,
and to discuss suggestions looking to
its Improvement. Whatever differences
of individual opinion exist with refer
ence to the merits of tine present sys-
TEN, all are agreed that it is an expen-
sive one. We hope to see full attend
ance at the proposed meeting.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-01-07
PRoRaR1y the most important recon-.

PROBABLY the most important recon-
mendation contained in Governor
Lloyd's message to the Legislature is
that relative to a new valuation and
assessment of all property in the State,
with a view to secure a more complete
taxation of personal property, so large
a proportion of which escapes taxation
altogether. In view of the necessity of
this re-assessment, the Governor has
acted sensibly in urging its Importance
upon the Legislature.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-01-07
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