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Connecticut western news., 1889-01-16
Missionary's Ludicrous Sympathy.

We don't always appreciate the linguistic difficulties of the foreign mis- sionary I recall an incident in the life of a young missionary, who, while still learning Arabic, was called upon to visit family, member of which had just died. H, crammed up as we'll as he could for the occasion, and went. Ho began with considerable nervous ness to talk to the family about the uses of affl,ction. Now it so happens that the word for ".ff1iction'' and the word for "roostcr" are very similar in Arabic. Aud so tho lucklcss mission = ary proceeded to tell the bereaved household that no one In this worll could hope to escapc from the 'roostcr." It camo to tho rich and the poor, the high and tho low alike. The "rooster" we may be suro, how ever, came to mako us better. Tho
 "rooster' was really an angel in dis guise, and, therefore, we should bow in all humility before the "roostcr," and receive it as token of love. Ono can imagine tho constcrnation of the clergyman whom the family, laughing in spite of themselves, told him what ho had been saying.-[New York Trib-
Connecticut western news., 1889-01-16
Curious Display of Equine Intellig ence

Curious Display of Equine Intelligence
 It is very interesting for Q stranger to study the ha bit, of tho horses thcro {on the boundary bctw,cn Maino and Now B:unswick). Al intelligent horso g oon learns what is expected of him in those towns Calais and St. Stephen) From personal experi,nce Istato that, driving on tho Calais side, the horse, without guidance, kept always on the right of
 h, driveway and passed (by his own instincO onto the bridge in the same manner. When we reached tho St. Stephen side he became obedicnt to English law, and cro osscd at once to the left of tho driveway without guidance from the bit, and invariably kept to the left during tho time ho was driven about on that side of the river, and on our return he passed onto tho bridge till keeping to tho left, then having reached the Calais side, he passet again to the right (with tho ribbons hanging loose), and in strict accordance with American law hold that side of the street during the rest of the driv.. It is said that very few accidents from collisions occur in these towaa-IBos. ton Transcript.
Connecticut western news., 1889-01-16
An Arab Baby'S First Toilet.

A royal baby g first toilet iu Arabia, consists in winding bandage about its body, after it Ina, been bathed and per- fumed. Tho little creature is then placed on its back, its arms and feet arc strai ,htenod, and the entire body is swathed to the shoulders. In this posi- tion it remains motionless for forty days, but the bandages arc removed twice . day that the child may have a bath. Tho Arabs believe that this process will mako the body straight for life. Under such circumstau cos, it seems fortunate that babyhood is not period which can be remembered in after years, for no- body would choose to suffer such days of misery agaia, cvon in recollection. If tho child bo girl, on tho seven tn day after her birth, holo', usually six in number, arc pricaed ia her cars, an d when sho is two months old heavy gold rings arc attached to thcm, to be worn throughout her lifetime, except during periods of mourning for relA- tives.
 On the fourth day tho baby's head is shaved-a ceremony which could scarcely be performed in our own coua- try, where thick hair is usually of . later growth. This operation is con- sidered very important one, and thirty or forty persons arc witnesses of it, for tho performance of certain rites. This disposal of the first hair is regarded as @ very wcighty matter; it must not bo burned nor carelessly thrown away, but buried, thrown into tho sea, or hiidon in some crevice of wall. This forticth day marks a turning point in the child's life. Heretofore it has only been seen by it's parents, the slaves on duty and a few intimate friend, of the family ow, however, it my bc soon by anybody, and is regarded as fairly laua chcd on tho tido of existcuca Several charms arc attached to its body, for protection against the ''ovll cyo," boy, wearing them to certain age, and girls still longor. The favorito charm consists of gold or silver locket, worn on chain. -[Now York Telegram.
Connecticut western news., 1889-01-16

from the picket -line, from tho upper branch,s of whose leafy covert we mo- ticed rapid firing. From time to time glimpsos of a body could be seen, and by picciug facts together it bee me plain that the tree must have beon in the line of the bullet which slew that stately Confederate major. Among those who observed the most quickly was little red-hoaded Irish corporal. No shot from his rife had been fired after our hurried return, and the frown on his freckled phiz, generally so full of ''divil me -care'' fun, showed that Paddy Fitz'' was doing something very unusual for him-thinking.
 "Lieutenant, avick," he finally said to an officer near him, "'twas that bloody spalpeen up therc that shot the rebel major. Be the howly Mother I must have crack at the baste or mo heart will break. Ye may shoot or hang poor Pat for it, but the bullet in me gun Is itchin' to be inside that divil's hidc.'' Tho officer frowned slightly, shook his head without a word, and turned away his face. Short ly afterward, amidst the general firing, there was loud crash amidst tho branches of the big tree, and heavy body fell from the top to the ground, gsrbed in the uniform of celebrated sharp-shootcr corps. Some of the men recognized it evon in tho distance. It was a half breed Chipp,wa Indian; Q msrksman noted among marksmeu. He had paid the penalty of his troachory. - [Hnrpers Weekly.
Connecticut western news., 1889-01-16
Married Under an Arch of Fire.

During marriage ceremony near Culpopper, Va., between Miss Sallie Hart and A. M. Nol'on, tho evergreen decorations took fire from q candle. In few minutes tho cod ar was blazing and the contracting parties stool under an arch of fire. The bride p .lod some. what, but tho groom whispered encour- agoment, and the minister completed the ceremony thou ,h fire was flying about them in every direction. Many of the guests. however, fled, and when the bride and groom marched from tho church tho malo wedding attendants won't to work and extiaguishsd the fre.-TNew York sun.
Connecticut western news., 1889-01-16
A PeriDatetic Human Cigar.

An cntorprising local cigar manufac- turer advertises his wares by sending through the streets two or three mon with big papier macho cigars over their heads. These mon arc guycd unmerci- fully by tho small boys, and o: co in a while full grown man casts slurs at them. Oae of them dil recently, and the follow inside of tho falso cigar showed ii ,ht. It was funny spectacle. The peripatetic cigar h,d tho best of it, as it's occupant could see and not be reached. His assailant was dono up il short order, but not until h, succecd' d in knocking tho paper wrapp,r from tn, s uth Halstcd street filler. - Chi caco Hcreld.
Connecticut western news., 1889-01-16
The First Arctic Whalcr.

C,pt. A. A. Futile, who commanded the fist whalcr that went to tho Arctic seas, arrived in San Francisco a few days ago from Honolulu and left on a short trip to Los Angeles. Capt. Tuttle is n ow engaged iu business in Honolu' It, whcro ho has bcea for several years, and this IS his first trip here for long time.
 The captain is now old and gray bearded, and his hair is white as snow. He is quite tall and somewhat stooping ia his shoulders, but otherwise looks hale and we'll preserved.
 It was h 184S, so an Examiner repre- St sentative was informed, that Capt. Futile, in command of the whalcr Henrietta, sailed north for tho Arctic. He had been an old fisherman off Mar blehoad, aud had commanded whalcrs in tho Greenland seas, and had mado up his mind that in tho far north on this side of the continent there must be good whaling ground.
 With a crew of twenty men ho began the business in tho Arctic, and was so fortunate as to take twenty seven whales. Returning late in the season he sold his oil and bone at large profit and cleaned up many thousand dollars. Going again tho next year and repeat ing 1t for several years thereafter he grew rich and in tho early days of San Francisco was prominent figure herc among tho many "toilers of the sea- who made this thoir headquarters.
 He then engaged in mining on the Feather River and on the Tuba, and was equally successful. Rsvcrses fl ,al- ly overlook him, and he took again to the sea, and finally located at Hon olulu, where he has been long pioneer. Tho old captain has been busy hero for some days shaking hands with those of his old associates yet alive, who miuel or went to sea with him in the early days.
 When Captain Futile went to the Arctic there were no charts to guide him, and he had literally to "fecr' his way there and back, cruising as dis coverer in those distant waters of the North
Connecticut western news., 1889-01-16
Machines That Shave up Big Loga.


 According to the Northwestern Lum- bcrm,n, tho largest machine for cut ting vencors in tho United States is in operation in California, and slaves up logs 10 feet ia ches in longth with tho greatest ease. The shavings which come from thcso machines are groat, long sheets, in each of which is almost the entire wood of big log, and from single shaving i' frequently made from 2O00 to 5000 berry boxes. Tho logs arc first cut into the desired length, then placed in large stoam box and left for 12 hours, su >jec cted to the ef- :ccts of exhaust steam, which so soft cns the wood that it caa be cut iLt, tho thin sheets desired, without che cking or splitting into fragments. When suf- ficiently softened, the log is pushed in. to an immense lathc and rovolves in front of the great blade exactly as a strip of wood in . turner's latho re- volvos toward the chiscl. After the water-soakod outer portions of the log havo boon trimmed off, a number of small, chiscl-liko instruments are ad- justcd, with the sharp, cutting edges pressing against the log, which mako parallel lines. partially cut through, tho whole length of the great, white, stcamiag shaving. Thcsc lines are tho points of bending when tho boxes arc formed, and make that operation nothing more than . simple mech hanical movement, as the wool bends readily at tho partial cuts, and form, the angles of tho box. All but the core of the log is turned off into this long shaving, one-twentieth of an inch in thickness and nearly one thousand feet lonr, which is folded and broken into convenient lengths for handling as fast as it comes from the knife. These arc thon cut into narrow strips, length wise, and of tho proper width for tho sides and bottoms of Q erry box. Tho last stop in the manu- facturo is the fas teni,g of tho bottom and side strips together, which.is done by a peculiar-l looking machine called Q stap'er, but which might pr operly be called a wire- SC wing machine.
Connecticut western news., 1889-01-16

According to correspondent in Buenos Ayres, the methoi of choosing Pro Tents in the Argentine Republic is curious, and wilt be thought opon to serious domestic complaint. Tho retir- ing President fixes upon' successor,
 who IS elected as a matter of course,
 ''u- less there be split in the party,
 which means revolution" There are admirable qualities of simplicity, direct ness and certainty about the Argentine plan, but it can scarcely be called dem- ocratic. It obviates the necessity of voting to such an extent that elections night be considered almost useless, ex- c,ps when the people desired to engage in revolution. It makes things pleas at for tn, retiring President, but it IS . custom susc csptible of abuse. A Pres ident with large circle of brothers, sons. brothers .in-law and sons -in-law, night bs almost e well oil e if hs we're 3mperoe.
Connecticut western news., 1889-01-16

Tho Savannah News says: 'It is pretty generally thought that fun is about all that you can get out of a spelling bec.' But there's grain of wheat now and then among the chaff. Moro than 20, 900 people have learned within the last few week, that taccor- dion Is not spelled with m e. as everybody has spelled it sin ce child hood. As many more, within tho past few days, have learned that million airc' is not tho correct spelling O, lut millionaire Many a man with a million doesn't know that tho million nalrs' has so much that he can afford to do without tho extra D. aud the single 'n' givos big enough idea for the poor mans thou shts."
Connecticut western news., 1889-01-16
Largest American Stool Plant.

Tho steel plant of tho Phoenix Iron
 C. mpany, Philadelphia, which has beon in course of erection for tho last four moaths, is completed. Tho engines weigh 37O,ooo pounds, and the roll train weighs 400, 900 pounds. This is the largest plant in tho country, not exccptin, that at Pottsville. The engines hay, a capacity of 2o0o pounds pressure, and the plant is expected to turn out steel suitable for armoring cruisers for the Government, and for making ste,l guns of any calibro. The works have begun running in earnest =
Connecticut western news., 1889-01-16

Miss Ida E Neumann oi Provider e, R. l., . successful missionary worker among tho Chinese of that city, has lravcd public sentiment and married Belt L,e, rcfued and Christianized young Celestial MT. Lce was gradu- atcl from tho Greenfield (Mass) High School, studied for two years in the Worcester School of Technology, and now holds good business position. He belongs to tho Congregational Church, and made Mis- Neumann's acquaint- anco while both wore engaged in Chi nese Sunday school work.
Connecticut western news., 1889-01-16
Nearer and Dearer,

Nearer and Dearer. Nearer and dearer are the blessed dead
 Than we are wont to think, When with farewells and tears we bow the head
 Beside that solemn brink. Tell me, thou child of grief-canst thou not
 With clearer eyes than thenl Tell me if love-iby love can ever be
 A thing of earth againl Oh, eyes that God had cleansed with sacred tears; Oh,> hearts by sorrow tunedl Ye see and love as never all those years,
 While ye with flesh communed. And are they not, then, nearer whom we
 With eyes no longer blindi And Is not love the sweeter, if it be
 Ofan immortal kindl ... Oh comforting, sweet thought-that though we stand t
 On death-divided shores, Love still can stretch out to us its angel hand,
 And lay it's heart on oursl -[James Buckham, in Youths Companion.
Connecticut western news., 1889-01-16

As 'Iar speaker" the telephone is rivaliug the telegraph. Already direct conversations have baen carried on be- tween Boston and Chicago, and, indeed, some talk has been exchanged to Mill waukoe, a hundred miles further. It is TOW contemplated to run the wires to San Francisco. Portland, Ore, and Mexico. Thus thero seema scarcely nry limit to tho system. It would be interesting to be able to forecast the condition of ID modes of conveyance and of communication quarter of a century
 from now
Connecticut western news., 1889-01-16
4 GruesOmc Advertisement

A novel aud enter tainin , adv;rti'c- mont is tho following in Glasgow (ScotlanO paper:
 "Jamcs Hodge ontinues to sell bury ing crapes ready made, and his wife's niece dresses deal corpses at as cheap q rate as was formerly dono ly her aunt, having not only been educated by her, but perfected in Ediuburg, from whence she has lately arrived with all the newest and best fashions for tho dead.
Connecticut western news., 1889-01-16

The Duke of Sutherland, who is now ia thi, country, is tho greatest land- owner in Groat Britain, his possessions, which are prin cipally in Scotland, em- Lraciag 1, 35S 545 acres. Stafford II use, tho dukes London residence, is perhaps tho most magnificent mansion Tn the city His father pail $36O, 900 for it, and $l, 25O, 900 has sinco beea spent h improving and decorating it. Since the duke's arrival in America his wife, a lady of great nobility of charac. ter and favorits of tho queen, has died in E lcland.
Connecticut western news., 1889-01-16

According to the New York World, life insurance companies in this country charge colored people one-third hi her premiums. than they do other people. The World remarks that this is not controlled by the Federal constitution. The race's constitution settles the mat ter, as is shown by vital statistics.
Connecticut western news., 1889-01-16
How Roses Came to Be Red.

The day, with her creative power, Drew from the earth a wondrous flower; It caught from dawn Q crimson hue, And in the dazzling sunlight grew
 A red, red rose. Born in the flush of mornings light, How could it know of coming nighti Behold when gloom and darkness came, The rose in agony of pain
 Turned pale and white The night, with her persuasive power, Drew from .he earth wondrous flower; It caught moonbe,m's mellow hue, And in the silent nighttime grow
 A white, white rose. Born in the cool and shadowy night, How could it know Of coming lighti Behold! when dawn hal flu ,hed the sky, The rose with one enraptured cry
 Turned ruby red.
 -[E'izabeth Buckingham.
Connecticut western news., 1889-01-16

Tn, Vermont Legislature having re- fused women tho ri ,ht to vote in mu- nicipal elections, certain women have scrt in a petition declaring that s'taxa- tion without representation is tyranny" and asking to have all tsxss removed from property owned by women
Connecticut western news., 1889-01-16

Now that many railroad lines arc complying with Stato laws to hoat their cars with steam from tie locomotives it is discovered that, ia case of smash up the passeng gers can be cooked by the hot steam as we'll as they could be ere mated by tho flames.
Connecticut western news., 1889-01-16

Nv York comes as near being one Liz boarding house as any city in the world. Over 1. .oOo. 900 people, accord ing to the latest statistics, 1.-Two in tene- m .nts, but even th,t fguro docs not in- c.udo all who board.
Connecticut western news., 1889-01-16

The Courier-J ournal say, that o fact of tho last twenty 1.-Two years has had such a widespread influence on the de- velopment of American industry as that iron can be made in tho south for les, th1n $9
Connecticut western news., 1889-01-16

For ~ ry curve taken out of rail road, great deal of property and life is saved every year. Strengthening rail- road tracks will pay as a means ot avoiding wrecks alone.
Connecticut western news., 1889-01-16

s, many trees are being cut down by lumbermen in the forests of Georgia, that an exchange thinks it is not likely that tho next generation will sec much of tho pine belt of that stata
Connecticut western news., 1889-01-16
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Connecticut western news., 1889-01-16
It is said that in Franco ono person in seven follows art, either as profes. sion or dilletante-

Count Won Waldersee, says London Truth, will be the de facto ruler of the German Empire in conjunction with tho Kaiser before another year has rassoJ
Connecticut western news., 1889-01-16

A pretty girl don't object to ref tions on herself when they como from . looking-glasA
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-08-26
Trustees Sale.

WHEREAS, on the 18th day of March. A, d
1886, william +. James did convey unto Geo.
X. Hines, in trust, the following described
real estate, for the purpose of securing the
payment OF said James prOmissory note 70
5000 90, payable two years from the date afore-
said, and bearing interest from date at the
rate OF IL per cent. per annum until paid
Said property being all that certain tract OF
land, known as survey No. 1874. in Bexar
county, Texas, about Is miles s. Sc Z. of the
city of San Antonio. and patented to George
Churchill, as assignee of Refs Qjeda; begin
ding at q stk. Irwin McGraw's n. L. corner,
hence East 6l2 YRS. to stk. 1877 varaS South
of G. A. Cox's N w. corner; thence South
l4I5& yrs TO stk. from which black jack
IN. brs. N. 1914 w. 81 yrs. thence West 6l2 yrs.
tn n stk. from which blk. jack II in. brs s.
75ls z. ~ YRS, do N. 30o w Is yrs, thence
North, to and with Irwin MCGraw's East line,
l4I51f yrs. to the place of begin ming. And
WHEREAS, default has been made in the pay
ment of said note, and the same is now past
due and unpaid. And
WHEREAS, Sarah r. 1ngersOll, the owner
and holder of said note, has required the an
dersigned Trustee to execute said trust, and
sell said property in the manner in said trust
prOvided:
Now THEREFORE. !, Geo. r. Hines, Trustee
as aforesaid, by virtue OF said deed of trust.
and the power conferred upon me hereunder,
do hereby advertise and give notice that will
sell all OF said property to the highest bidder
for cash in hand, at the court house door OF
Bexar county, Texas, between the legal hours
TENDER, a. ID. 1889, the same being the Bird dav
of September, A. ID. 1889, and after said sale
viii, make to the purchase thereof a good and
sufficient deed to said property, with the usual
covenants and warrants. This notice of sale
is also posted as required by law.
Witness my hand at San Antonio, Texas,
this 10Th day of August, A. d. 1889.
S:1O:2t GEO. X. HINES, Trustee.
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