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Connecticut western news., 1889-08-07
One of DakOta's Plucky Daughters,

Miss Lizzie Dunfield has spent the past six years in South Dakota. Miss Duffield was among the first young ladies to brave the hardship of claim life and take up land in Dagota, and she is now the fortunate owner of 32O acres of excellent farm land, half of which is a short distance from Harold, Hyde County. The other quarter sec- tion is near the thriving town of Aulkton, and all of which will certainly be valuable property in time. All the adventures of life far out upon the prairie, with the nearest neighbor Q mile and a half distant, the perils in storm and flood and the danger of liv- ing alone for weeks at a time, have been undergone. She was one of those brave and resolute Dagota school teachers who, with few pupils under her care, encountered the awful storm of January, 1888. During the long night which followed the dreadful blizzard, with scant fuel, she kept her. self and the children from freezing only by the utmost exertion until all were rescued from their fearful situa- ton at o'clock the next morning.
Connecticut western news., 1889-08-07
ssFingers and Toes Couldn't Better It."

Florida girls are not like their Ala bama sisters (by the Age-Herald's es- timate), for the former abhor slang. But for downright emphasis of expres- sion, and that brevity which is the soul of wit, they yield the palm to no other State. Several weeks ago number of brave young men and beautiful wom- en from the interior came in on an ex- cursion. A small knot of the visitors were walking leisurely through the park, when the following conversation was overheard between two of the wis., itors. It is reported verbatim, though it is impossible to reproduce the draw ling, earnest tone in which it. was de- livered: s'Sal," asked one, displaying the folds of her new dress, and taking a sly hitch at her hustle, "Sal, how do my dress fit ?" s'Fingers and toes couldn't better it." ''Do John seem to notice it?" "Can't keep his eyes offen it." "Do my hustle shake about any?" "Shakes jes' like jelly," replied Sal, as they proceeded on their way with an air of triumph indescribable.-Jdck- sonriAe (Fla.) Times Union.
Connecticut western news., 1889-08-07

moaned pittifully as they grovelled on the ground at the minister's feet. After a while the enthusiasm passed away and only a few low cries of "Heah, Lawd," or mere groan were to be heard, and then all was over.
 As the last sound died away, a wo- mans voice, clear and sweet as birds, broke the stiffness with the chant:
 Roll on, sweet chariot,
 Come fuh to carry me home.
 All joined in the chorus, filling the big hut with the melody of their deep, rich voices, and the air resounded with the sweet and soulful and enthusiastic strains.
 As the preacher depicted the thrill ing scene in his own peculiar words the darkies broke into low, monoto- nous chant, which gradually became louder and louder, until at last the whole assembly were writhing and shouting, overcome with frenzy caus- cd by the fear of like punishment. Beating their hands violently together, they entreated the "Good Lawd to come down right now and save poor sinnahs."
 Some were crouching on the ground, 1 whilst otharc 1uaro uav;nr +hamSalves backward and forward until they fell exhausted to the ground. Suddenly the minister,' as if inspired, rushed through the throng, calling on souls to escape the devil. "Fuh he's right arter yo' po' sinnah! He's ready fuh to take yo' old black soul."
Connecticut western news., 1889-08-07
FUN.

When everything appears unusually fresh we say the season is forward, and when person is unusually for ward we say he is too fresh.---Boston Transcript.
 A Chicago paper reports that Savan- nah has flock of red-headed geese. Their favorite resort is probably be- meath the shade of white horse-chest- nut tree.-Chicago Herald.
 MT. Slimpurse-What! Want to get a new maid for Fashion Beach2 Why don't you take the one you have?
 Mrs. Slimpurse-She knows how we live when we are at thome.-New York Weekly.
 Efie-Mamma, why does the boat make that dreadful noise?
 Mamma-That is because she is just going to start.
 Efie-If I was as sorry as that wouldn't go.---Pick me up.
 s'I want the library" said MT. Gas well to the architect, s'to be the largest and arrest room in the house." "I don't see what you want with a lib- rary," interposed Mrs. Gaswell, 'syou know very we'll you don't smoke."- Burdette.
 MT. Popinjay---My dear, have in- vited MT. Forinland, the distinguished explorer, to tea tomorrow.
 Mrs. Popinjay---Whatever put it in- to your head to do that? MT. Popinjay-I want to see if he can find that collar button I lost last Monday.-Burlingto Free Press.
 A young Englishman the other day was relating his first experience at an ice cream table with Philadelphia girl. He said: 'sI was utterly broken up and astounded, don't you know, when, after finding strawberry in her half-finished plate of cream, she hshed It out on her spoon and Onered it to me.
 "Won't you have it?' she asked.
 "'No, indeed,' replied, no doubt looking the horror I felt in my soul.
 "'Why notr she demanded, seeming to be hurt by my refusal.
 "sWhy, my dear girl, don't you know explained, you have had the spoon in your mouth.'
 "sWell, what of that?' she pouted prettily, as she made her perfectly paralyzing reply. You'd kiss that mouth if I'd let you, wouldn't you.'
 confessed that would be only too glad to do so, and since then have made it my business to get better ac- customed to the ways of the place. Philadelphia Press.
Connecticut western news., 1889-08-07
One Way to Cross.

There are more ways of taking journey by water than to swim or em- ploy boat. Not long ago Mrs. E. Parks, who lives near Bangor, wanted to cross the Hume of tho Forbcstown Ditch company, going from her place to the residence of her daughter near by. As she could not jump, she placed board over the ditch and started across. On tie second step the board broke and she was prccipitated into tie water, which was running very rapidly. She was carried through the ditch and Hume down to the "dump" about threc-quarters of mile distant. Remarkable to relate, she escaped without injury and accomplished the crrand she had set out to do, before she returned to her home.
Connecticut western news., 1889-08-07
Snow on Pike,S Peak.

A recent visitor to the top of Pike's Peak found tho signal-service officer melting snow for his water supply, the only water he gets. The officer said: "Somctimcs I stand at the window with my telescope. The wind without is keen and cutting as knife. can see the houses of Colorado Springs, twenty miles away, the visitors sitting in their shirt sleeves, slipping iced drinks to keep cool, and ladies walk ing about in white summer robes. I lower the glass; the summer scene is gone. Green trees, animal life, men and women fade away like creatures in dream, and I am the only living thing ill Q world of eternal ice, and snow, and silence"
Connecticut western news., 1889-08-07
GOT TO HUSTLE NOW.

Lay away the new diploma, With the ribbon tied around; With the big bouquets aroma Let it be securely bound. File away the long oration With its words of learned length; "Let the Daughters of the Nation" Rest year and gather strength. Take the books of Greek and Latin, Sell them all at secondhand, Let some other brain space fatten Up tiabby lachrymal gland. Burn the song to Alma Mater; Never more Beneath the moon Must the singer finger later Than the solemn midnights noon. Spare awhile the fattened wciner, Do not kill the little COW, Wait until the lad gets leaner, Johnnie's got to hustle now.
 --Bafalo Express
Connecticut western news., 1889-08-07
LIFE.

Life is silvery stream,
 Born in the snow's white arms; We on it's banks (where they seem Almost to touch and to kiss)
 Long for the mermaiden's bliss And the salt seals soothing charms. s With lips rose-red apart,
 And eyes bedimmed by tears, We feel this young worlds heart
 Beating in time to our own,
 And yet are as one alone In crowd of hopes aud fears. Tossed by an unrest wild,
 Drawn by hope unseen A god in thought and a childl
 We wonder on to the end, With death as bosom friend. And 8 mist comes down between. Eugene Field in Chicago Ne,os.
Connecticut western news., 1889-08-07
A Sudden Rise.

"How much is cannell coal, MT. Littleton?"
 s'I think it's SIS. Just wait min ute."
 He goes over to the bookkeeper. "Has Elkins paid his bill yet?" "No, sir"
 "Ah, MT. Elkins, I find camel coal has gone up to $24."-Harpe,'s Bug QT.
Connecticut western news., 1889-08-07
How to make Marriage a Success.

According to Bostonese lady, who seemed to kEow what she is talking about, marriage may be made success by observing as closely as possible the following "lets": Let each allow the other to know something.
 Let each consult the others feelings. Let each realize the fact that they are one.
 Let the husband frequent his home, not the club.
 Let his having ''to see a man" wait till next day.
 Let his latch key gather unto itself rust from disuse.
 Let him speak to his wife, not yell "Say'' at her.
 Let him be as courteous after mar riage as before.
 Let him confide in his wife; their interest is equal.
 Let him assist her in beautifying the home.
 Let him appreciate her as his best partner.
 Let her not worry him with petty troubles.
 Let her not narrate Mrs. Next Doors gossip.
 Let her not fret because Mrs, Neigh bor has a sealskin.
 Let her make home more pleasant than the club. Let her dress as tastefully for him as strangers.
 Let her sympathize with him in bus mess cares.
 Let her home mean love and rest not noise and strife.
 Let her meet him with kiss not a frOwn
Connecticut western news., 1889-08-07
To Keep the Babies Cool.

1O AcCp IuC DdUlcS OVO1s
 The connection between heat and what is known as "summer complaint" was recently discussed at a meeting of the Illinois state medical society. The fact was emphasized that continuous high temperature, acting upon the very delicate nervous system of chill dren, seriously affects the digestive functions and so invites diarrheal disorders. Accepting this theory, cold, of course, suggested itself as & remedy. "We should not wait for the litfle ones during the warm weather to become sick, but begin the use of tepid bathing, cool or cold water. Use it freely and let it be of 8 temperature to suit. each individual case. If these suggestions were acted upon and more liberal use of the remedies at hand employed the lives of children would be saved."
 One physician present at the meeting in question said that in his practice he teaches families to keep the babies cool, and they do it in this way: Just as soon as they begin to feel the effects of heat-faces red and head tossing about, crying, &c.-instead of giving them extra food of some kind, part of their clothing is removed; if it is ex- i cessively hot they take off more. The children are then wiped down with tepid water and allowed to lie on the floor naked, if sufficiently hot, and there they remain all day. Toward evening, when the weather becomes cooler, their clothing is put on. With this line of treatment the children had no diarrhea, indigestion or any trouble during the summer. He is rarely called to see case of acute diarrhGa in infants during the sum- | mar
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-02-13
COnundruzns.

Why does an old maid wear mittens
To kee off the chaps.
Why is city Official like church
bell? One steals from the people and
the other peals from the steeple.
What is the di erence be .ween an
engineer md school her? One
tains the III nd aud the other minds
the trim.
Whit kin is the door-mat to the door
A stepfa Their.
What is TIL board of education? The
schoolma' ers single.
What is the difference between On
old woman aud pretty gi /? One is
hairless and cappy and the other is
careless and happy.
" hat is the difference between a
sold er and pretty WON N? One
fac es the powd n and the 9th, powders
the face.
Why does sailor know there q man
RI the moon? He has been tt see.
Why is n doctor never seasick? He's
use / to Sc sickness.
What is it that will give cold, cure
cold, and pay the doctors bill? A
draught.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-02-13

Nihiliste, and will make up hand
somely in combination with pale-cream
pongee silk, or with black silk ap-
plique, for those who like q more
somber coloring. The shades OF pale
coral, pink of bois, buttercup yellow,
aud electric green are all beautiful in
their way, and suggestive alike OF
handsome dinner-gowns, made with
graceful trains, or smart opera cloaks
and theater wraps, borderd with fur.
The mordore aud the paon foncc are
also lovely tints. There is beautiful
moss bronze, in shade which seems
distinctly to recall the days of the en-
pire, and among the other colors suita-
BILE for Directoire gowns we must also
mention castor, mouse, heron, slate,
and an almost indescribable tone OF
terra Gotta, known as "Egypte clair. I"
Has Mrs. Grover Cleveland dropped
out of public consideration? Politi-
cally, perhaps; fashionably, not if she
is really going TO New York City to
reside. The writer has by chance been
enabled TO know all about two articles
of apparel lately bought in Gotham by
Mrs. William g. Whitney for the out
going mistress of the White House.
and they happen, too, to be in the line
of this fashion article. One is tea
gown all pillows of bright, soft red
crinkled lisse, over silk of the same
shade. "A short Zouave jacket in vel
vet of an exactly similar tint is en-
broidered very lightly and delicately
with fine gold, not the heavy, military
looking gold that is so loud and self
assertive. On the shoulders, particu-
larry, these touches of gold are most
effective. A sash of the red velvet is
knotted in deft little bow at the right
side of the waist, and from it fall ends
of velvet, the extreme points of which
are embroidered and fringed with pale
gold. 1t seems almost wicked to call
this too delicious gown red, so ex-
quisitely soft and refined is the shade.
With Lady Frapkie's dark eyes and
hair, nothing could be better suited or
more becoming, thought Mrs. Whit
ney on seeing the robe in fashionable
store; and, as she was commissioned
to buy something of the kind, she
took it on sight.
There are some pretty jewelry trihes
about Just now that cannot fail to at
tract the eye, and among these are the
gold and silver kittens, which have
replaced the poodles and pigs where
with we were wont to decorate ourselves
while ago. These are made in all
sizes and of all values but the oxidized
silver specimen, with polished spots
here and there, and ruby eyes, is most
frequent. Another new ornament is
the combination ring, which consists
of four rings, each set with different
stone in a different place, and connect
ed by means of slight golden band.
Bangles are growing thinner and thin
ner-in fact, they are scarcely visible
upon the arm, hut they are made re-
markable by their pendants. which
consist of such odds and ends as n row
of small diamonds or large cat's-eyes
set with brilliants or, maybe, a ruby
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-02-13

are lined wi h pale gray, the under
sleeves beng also of pale gray silk.
The garments from which these
drawings are made are chiefly composed
of plush as to the heavy portions and of
silk as to the light, and the average cost
is from $40 to $50 apiece. But the de-
sign may be worked out in variety of
cheaper fabrics, such as a combination
of cashmere and silk, but the idea of
sharp contrast in the colors and weights
of the goods must be kept in mind.
Not only in such house robes as these,
but in the most l xur.ous and elegant
costumes Tor evening wear, the heaviest
and the most diaphanous fabrics are
brought together in striking contrast.
Velvet and tulle are often combined in
ball dresses. As to colors for tea
gowns, the newest velvets come in
what are called art shades. Only TO
look at them is TO conjure up visions
of tue mos charming toilets for blonde
and brun tie alike. Starting from the
exquis to Gobel n blue, and the delicate
eau Il nil, we come tn lovely shade
of steel gray, which would look
beautiful in combination with
the silver passemcntcrie now so
fash enable. A occp but brilliant
shade OF rcd Is suit,Lly known as
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-02-13

dreaming bright dreams over a token
of his favor. She couid not, did not
blame him; oh, no -bnt it was hard.
And then this blow! Did she look that
to Others? Her friends had been very
kind, and tired to keep her from realiL-
ing the truth.
Gently her mother strove to gain
possession of the hideous (so-ca led
"comic" valentine; but the deformed
figure seemed to hold fas cination for
the poor girl, and over and over she
read the silly, insulting inscription be-
meath.
Gradually the first storm calmed,
and Percie at last folded the paper and
put it aside. II am so tired, !" she whis
pered, as her mother bent over her.
airy and sleep some, darling, while
mother gets supper"
"I'll try"
Even as she turned away, Mrs. Will
ton noted flush on the delicate cheek,
and her heart misgave her.
A little later messenger left box
of beautiful flowers for Miss Percie,"
and the mother knew the same hand
had sent it that had UNDERSIGNED the
ried to her daughters side, hoping the
tardy remembrance might prove PAN
acea for the wound OF the afternoon.
"See, darling!"
But one glance at the feverish face
and wild eyes caused the mother to ut
ter an exclamation of dismay. "She is
in a raging fever and delirious; that
dreadful valentine has proven more
than she can bear. Oh, who could
have been SO cruel as to have sent it 2"
Quickly Ben was dispatched for aid.
Brain fever, induced by some sud
den mental shock" the doctor said.
Sweet little Percie! She was too
frail; she could not rally, and in less
than week she 10y once more in the
sunny front room with the flowers she
never noticed on her breast. while he
who had sent them knelt by the simple
casket and prayed Heaven to forgive
him for his hardness.
Potter Bros" is not the only firm
that detiles its shelves, counters and
windows by displaying the vile, sense
less nuisance known as the comic val
entine." Youthful taste is depraved
| by coming in contact with them. They
are educators of evil, seeds of impu-
rity, and the man who hands one across
! his counter and takes the boys penny
in return is not giving his customer
the value of his money.
In examining the stock of "Potter
Bros" one thoughtless lad had re-
marked to another:
"Oh! see this bumped woman:
Perce Wilton's gettin' to look like
that"
Lets send it," chimed tho other
"She won't know who did it."
The sequel has already been given.
The results of scattering these evil
seeds may not always prove rs serious
to the recipient as in this case, but tn y
hurt at best, and the sender has per-
formed an act the thought OF which
must forever be detestable memory.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-02-13

BY JENSrE p. MERCHANT.

u shsnccd on tho eve of St Valentines Day.
A bomsward YEARLY wendell my way.
4 Thought would call on my friend Nellie
0f odd maids' the dearest and best ever known
We ehatted of this of that and tho other.
I'M tea was announced 10y her rosy-faced
And scarce were we seated at table before
a violent ringing was heard at the door
Then Nellie's good mother went into the hall.
Bat Nellie herself had to answer tn, CALI
Very soon sho returned with a basNet IN hand
And carefully set IL upon side stand
The cover removed. what thinH you we found ?
A sweet. smiling baby with eyes blue and round,
And pinned TO it's dress was note which soon
That the babe should be Nellie's-"to have and
90 hold"
n come TO me, Neilie I'm dying and now
hong for a touch OF your hand on my brow;
Forgiveness from you and your blessing crave
Ere passing away 10 my rest In the grave
Ghs note was signed Nelson and Nellies tears
IA she thought OF the man she once had loved
well;
Ma. he loved the wine cup-hOr prayers were
vain,
From the demon of drink no would not refrain.
so Nellie said Nay" when asked to decide
What day AMI what hour he might make her his
bride;
Than Nelson went of. and years later he we'd
wow baby is motherless." so the note said.
IL did not tako long for Nellie TO CO.
That Nelson at once her forgiveness should
know.
A clasp OF tho hand-a huttering sigh
Aud Ntlle then knew il had been a "good-by."
long years have gone ON since the mem'rable
night
When Valentine Nelson in robes long and
white
A. ~eute" dimpled darling. TO Nellie's home
came,
And now he is winning his way toward fame.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-02-13

was ut first worn by women as well rs
men, but they soon relinquished it in
favor of the latter. Not until the Ro-
stantinople was the toga superseded by
the moro Greoian dress, the palliuna.
The toqa hung in graceful folds. and
was ample enough in the back t. pull
over the head in case of rain. IL was
made of wool, of the original color.
Generals. however. wearing them pur-
pie, while knights were OF striped
purple and those of priests and mag
istrates were bordered with purple,
gold stripes intermingling with the
same. The titnicd. such rs the young
man in the picture wears, came half
way down the thighs, and had ample
folds in the back, which could be drawn
around the arms if desired.
The shoes were OF various kinds, san
dals being the most common. They
were usually scarlet and purple. Those
of the wealthy were gorgeously paint
ed, and adorned with glass.
The Romans generally went bare
headed, but they sometimes wore low
crowned hat, or a wooden cap, or sort
of scarf, called inter, tied around the
head.
The picture gives a good idea of the
costumes worn in ancient Rome on
Saint Valentines day. Saint Valentine
was priest at Rome, who was mar
tyred there in the year go. 1t was
a custom with the ancient Roman
youth to draw the names of ladies on
Saint Valentines day, and to whom
they we're expected to be faithful for a
year at least. 1t is said that this
drawing took place on the 18th of
February, but the priests, frowning on
the custom, substituted the names of
saints, and changed the day of draw
ing to the 18th of the month. 1t is
not to be supposed that the young gen.
tlemen approved of the substitution,
nor found it easy to change their allie
glance from earthly angels to heavenly
saints.
For fancy balls and tableaux this
costume study will be found very use
full.