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Connecticut western news., 1889-05-01
Rapine in Morocco.

The Moroccan soldier is not so much man of war as collector of taxes, and from time to time his master sends him,
 without law or rule to visit those whom he finds either too rich or rich enough
 for him, the Sultan, to claim his share of the prize. Rapine is the only resource of the treasury. Each Pasha levies his share on all the bargains concluded on his territory. This state of affairs has,
 however, been improved since the inter- vention of Europeans in Morocco. But not so many years ago, and in the sec- ond half of this century the most horri- ble tortures were inflicted both upon Mussulman and Jewish merchants in or- der to enforce them to avow their fatal
 riches. MT. J. Drummond Hay, in the narrative of his journey upon the banks of the Leucos, relates dreadful details |; men shut up in ovens, wedges driven in under their nails, children smothered slowly before the eyes of their parents, a man shut up in the cage of a chained lion, whose chain was long enough to enable him to come within an inch of
 the victim, who could not make the slightest movement without being rent
 by the talons of the beast.
 Doubtless the stories of Mir. Drum mond Hay are exaggerated at the present day, and perhaps they were when he wrote. But this fact remains, in essen tial points at least, the Treasury is filled by means of exactions and authorized thefts; and every official conscience may be bought. This is true from one end of the social scale to the other. When the merchant has tortured the slave, and when the Pasha has rifled the mer- chant, the Sultan employs similar means to relieve the Pasha of his booty. Many
 Pasha, after finally getting rich, is be-
 trayed by one of those around him and denounced to the Emperor as great capitalist. Thereupon he is sent for to court, and the good sovereign spells him of everything, even to the last piece of money that sleeps in his coffers in his pockets, even to the last don, to the last rhani, to the last terra -cotta vase which is sold in the marketplace. Then, a second Job, the Pasha is sent back to his subjects so that he may begin another period of oppression. If, however, the master has reason to suspect that any portion of the treasure has been kept back or hidden, he has the Pasha beaten, and then sends him to spend the rest of his days in the ccntemplative shades of prison.-Harper's Magasi'ae.
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-01
Peach Stone Fuel.

It has been demonstrated in Vaca Valley that peach stones will make as good fire for household purposes as the best kind of coal in the market, says the Vallejo (CaL) Chronicle. The fruit growers, instead of, as heretofore, throwing the pits away, dispose of the stones at the present time at the rate of $6 a ton. A sack of the stones will weigh about eighty pounds, and will last as long as an equal number of pounds of coal, and give greater in- tensi;y of heat. At many of the or chards in the valley may be seen great stacks of peach and apricot stones which will eventually find their way to San Francisco aud other places to be used for fuel. The apricot stones do not burn as rea6 fly as the peach, and will not com mand as good Q price. The fruit raisers will undoubtedly be pleased to learn that they now have another source of revenue open to them. A large number of peaches are dried during the summer season for shipment. As soon as the owners fad that they have a market for the stones, a greater number of pounds will be dried than heretofore.
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-01
The Emotions of Man and Brute

If we have regard to emotions as these occur in the brute, we can not fail to be struck by the broad fact that the area of psychology which they cover is so near ly coextensive with that which is cov- cred by the emotional faculties of man. In my previous works l have given what I consider unquestionable evidence of all the following emotions, which l here name in the order of their appearance through the psychological scale-fear, surprise, affection, pugn acity, curiosity, jealousy, anger, play, sympathy, emu lation, pride, resentment, emotion of the beautiful, grief, hate, cruelty, benevo- lence, revenge, rage, shame, regret, de- ceitfulness, emotion of the ludicrous.
 Now, this list exhaust ts all the human emotions, with the exception of those which refer to religion, moral sense, and perception of the sublime. Therefore think we are fully entitled to conclude that, so far as emotions are concerned, it can not be said that the facts of animal psychology raise any difficulties against the theory of descent. On the contrary, the emotional life of animals is SO strik- ingly similar to the emotional life of man-and especially of young children -- that think the similarity ought fairly to be taken as direct evidence of a gen. etic continuity between them. Popular Science Monthly.
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-01
To Save Time.

Anything to save time is New York's motto. The newest thing is shoI where men and women may have their shoes mcnded while they wait. Custo- mers sec the latest shocmaking machinery in the window, and behind the machine a row of lasts, at which men prepare e the work for the machines. A woman goes in, has her shoes taken off, put on the lasts, trimmed of all tatters and shreds, fitted with new heels and soles, put into sewing or mailing machines and made good as new almost half as quickly as it has taken to write these words. Patching is the only work that is done in the old fashioned way. En- tire new shoes are made to order by the pair in two hours,
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-01
Stoned by MOnkeYS.

This incident happened to an artis- tic correspondent of the London Graphic, who writes: "I had started in the early morning on march between Bara- moola and Murree. The road led along the side of the mountains, and in many places was mere path hewn out of the solid rock. In one part there was a projecting rail at the edge of the track -on the right was sheer drop of sev- eral hundred feet, on the left rose an almost perpendicular cliff. As I ad- vanced along the path saw two large monkeys seated on the rail. One of them when he saw me jumped upon the rock. Just for fun picked up small stone and threw it at the other, when he too bounded up the cliff and disappear ed. I thought no more of the incident, but before I had gone forty yards a couple of stones whistled close by my head. looked up, and there on ledge of rock were about dozen monkeys, all busy throwing stones at me. They seemed to shy them just as a man would do, and very fairly straight, SC much so that I thought it wise not to stay to make very critical examina- 4;on ,,
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-01
HUMOROUS

Who kills all the dcad letter si
 Bound to be read-New books.
 Tongue-tied-The bell-clapper.
 Not real timber-The ships log.
 Always knight work-Playing chess.
 ''Wrappcd up in themselves"-Mum- mics.
 Paying cash for suit of clothes is no bill decd.
 Like everybody else, the money lender must have an interest in his business.
 The barber who slaves boys would make good city editor. He learns to cut down.
 "They come high, but we must have them" said the practical young man as he gazed at the stars one summer night.
 In Central of South America, when man has Guatemala letter he puts Paraguay stamp on it, before his friends can Peru's it.
 Henrietta Qecturing her wayward cousin) n)-Somc young men never can say "No.' Jack (unabashed)-And some girls never can say "Yes."
 On tho Hunt.-"Doctor, why didn't you kill that snipes He came just right for you" "But, my dear fellow, he flow zig-zag and had no sooner fired zig than he was gag"
 Not so Funny. Cooking at joke)-"Thats funny. Contributor ''Yes, thought so." Editor-'I don't mean that. It's funny that you should think such thing as that funny"
 Winks-Has your wife cheerful dis positionl Minks--Oh, yes; very cheer full. Last night when I was dancing around the room on one foot, after hay ing stepped on tack, she laughed until her sides ached.
 Artful Amy-Algern on, in parliament tary usage, what does the presiding of- ficer say when matter is to be put 10 vote9 Unsuspecting A'gelnon-Are you ready for the question: Artful Amy Yves, Algernon, think am.
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-01

The New York Times states that sthe breeding of horses has attracted much attention in some of the Northern and Western States, and there has been a large increase in the business during ten or twelve years past The large breeds, the French Norman and Percheron, the Scotch Clydesdale, the English cart horse, and the Belgian draught animal have become popular, and the demand for this class of horses constantly in- creases for the supply of the Northwest ern farms, where the heaviest farm machinery is in use. In the Central States more attent on is given to Clydes- dales, Cleveland blys, and French car riage horses, while the Morgan and Ham, bletonian strains are popular in New England and northern New York. An entirely different style of horse is needed in the south, where the saddle is mostly used and where the farm and other heavy work is done by mules. The fin est saddle horses are bred in Virginia, Kentucky and Tennessee, and the two latter states are the centre of the mule breeding industry. It is there the dro- vers seek the supply of mules which every winter arc taken into the cotton growing states to fill the places of those which have been worn out or starved bS psne keeping"
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-01
Nail Biting Dangerous.

"A novel incident resulting from 8 habit of very common prevalence among nervous people was brought to my mo- tice recently said a leading physician of Philadelphia to a reporter the other day. "A young lady presented herself at my office and complained of con- stant irritation in her throat. Two weeks previously she had been taken with severe attack of sore throat, which was treated by the family physi- clan. Under his care she said the infla- nation quickly subsided, but there still remained sensation of irritation. Ex- animation revealed small fleshy look ing object about the size of a kernel of wheat adherent to the tissues posterior to the left tonsil by the one end. The other parts of the throat were normal. The little mass could not be detached by cotton covered probe, but by tho use of forceps it was easily removed, and on examination proved to be piece of fin ger nail which had become embedded in a cheesy deposit. A broken piece of the nail was also removed from under the mucous membrane at the same spot by sharp pointed probe. The lady then confessed to the habit of biting her fin ger nails, and, moreover, could remem- Der that day or two previous to her throat trouble piece of nail she had bitten off had become lost in her mouth, but after it had caused a fit of cough ing she bad forgotten all about it until remindel by the discovery"
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-01

named Carl Benjamin was wrecked on one of the largest of the Caroline Is- lands. He decided to make the island his home, as there was no work to do and plenty to cat. The natives, who are very good natured, took kindly to him, and have male him thelr King. He is somewhat scholarly man, and is diligently teaching the natives English and the rudiments of civilized life. He has twenty wives and fifty children. Nothing, he says, would induce him to go back to his old home, Newburyport, Masa
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-01

One of the peculiarities of Chinese civilization is the annual contest for learned degrees. Age is no bar to this competition, and in the last examination seven candidates were 90 years old and twelve were 80 years or over. A me- morial has been presented to the En- peror of China praying that he grant de- grees to all candidates over eighty who have been present at three competitions and whose papers show that they have fair requirements. The feature of this competition is that it touches on no prac- tical subject and is simply an index of the literary culture of the applicant.
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-01

Although the production of coal in Great Britain is constantly augmenting, it is a remarkable fact that so perfect are the safety appliances now in use that the number of deaths from colliery ex- plosions in 1888 was the smallest known since 1851, when records first began to be kept In 1888 the deaths only num- bered 43, and in nearly every case these could have been prevented by proper care. The lowest number before this was ir 1884, when 65 lives were lost. The highest num Der ever recorded was in 1866, when no less than $50 lives were lost, $50 being in single colliery. The main cause for the remarkably low record of the past year is said to b6~ the stringent provisions of the Mining act passed in 1887, and which went into eff feet Jan. 1, 1888.
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-01

Manufacturing cooperation does not seem to be an overwhelming success in England, states the San Francisco Chronicle. The balance sheet of the English Cooperative Wholesale Society for the last quarter of 1889 showed that on gross production in the manufactur- ing branches of $3O3, 295, after charging an interest of five per cent. on capital, there was an actual loss of $47. 31. The manufacturing departments embraced biscuit works, shoe factory, soap works and woolen mill. If this showing in- dicates the best possibilities of co-opera- tion it is not likely to prove a panacea for the woes of the masses.
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-01


 rather than to cast it loose or to attempt to hoist it inboard. was on watch from eight to twelve, and nothing sus- picious occurred during the first three hours. About ii o'clock, as stood near the man at the wheel, l was hailed from the foremast with:
 ''Mr. Merlin, will you please step for ward and take look at something we can't make out2"
 I afterward recalled that it was not the voice of one of my watch, but did not heed the matter at the time. l started forward, and had reached the waist of the vessel when two men seized me, lifted me clear of the deck, and be- fore I could recover from my astonish- ment was flung overheard head first. It was more by instinct than any plan of my own that I swan for the boat towing astern. Had the brig not been sailing close hauled, and therefore sailing at a moderate pace, I should not have reached it. It was a close shave, and as hung to the gunwale for moment heard a great confusion on the brig. It was mutiny, of course, and was the first victim. My idea was to get aboard again as soon as possible, and the only way was to get into the yawl, pull her close up, and then shin up the painter. After an ef- fort or two pulled myself in, and just then there were paths and cries and pis- tol shots from the brig, followed by a couple of splashes alongside, which meant that two bodies, living or dead, had gone overheard. had hold of the painter when it was loosened from above, and drifted rapidly astern. The fight continued as long as was within hearing. was out of it entirely and could only hope that our crew, who were all good men, would overcome the mutineers in the struggle.
 After the brig was out of sight I got sail on the boat, and followed her to the best of my judgment. It was just in the gray of morning that was picked up by British ship bound into Rio. It wasn't so very mysterious that we picked up l the boat and that her crew attempted our capture, but it certainly was queer that from the hour she left me to this day that brig has never been heard of. But for my escape she would have been rated as lost, and the insurance paid. As it was the insurance company con- tested payment, and won their case in court. The insurance of that day, at least, did not provide for any such emergency. The naval and merchant service of every power was notified of the circumstance, and for two or three years every sea was under observation, but the brig was never overhauled, nor any of her old crew heard of. My idea is that she foundered within few days with all hands, but others differ. She certainly did not turn pirate, and she was never heard of as wreck. There is no such British ship as the men said, nor was any raft burned as they stated. They must have been lying in wait; but it is queer that they would be so far out to sea in such a boat. Taken all in all, it was strange case, and no one has ever got the right end of the thread to solve the tangle. .-[ Ne,o YorS Sun.
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-01

German coal mines ar1 threatening to deprive England of her valuable coal trade with oa;si le nations. It Is worth over one million do.lars week. The Germans have spent s3S2 900 in making navigable river that reaches her best mines. anl the traffic has grown greatly. If the Kanawna, Tennessee. and few other rivers were improved, says the Chicago Sun, it would greatly increase our coal traffic.
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-01
An Old Maids Freaks,

Old Mss Peirson of Pittsield, Mass. is dead. She was noted character. She used to g to cattle shows bedecked with diamonds. In her effects were found fifty bonnets, seventy shawls and many silk dresses fifty years old. But she could afford what she pleased, be. cause her personal estate probated a $45O, 900.
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-01
VOL. XVIII.
The American Girl.

Inc AmcTIC8n 6lrl. The practical, plain young girl Not afraid of the rain young girl
 A poet cal posy,
 A ruddy and rosy, A helper of self young girl. A home in her place young girl A never will lace young girl,
 A toiler serene,
 A life pure and clean, A princess of peace young girl. A wear her own hair young girl A free from stare young girl
 Improves every hour,
 No sickly sunflower, A wealth of rare sense young girl An early retiring young girl, An active, aspiring young girl
 A morning ariser,
 A dandy despiser, A progressive American girl An honestly counting young girl A never seen flirting young girl
 A quiet and pure,
 A modest, demure, A fit for a wife young girl. A sought everywhere young girl A future most fair young girl
 An ever discreet,
 We too seldom meet, This queen among queens young girl. Mrs. R. E Woods, in Nep York Worlc
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-01
Life and Death,

Master Tommy had not fathomed the great mystery, death. On receiving from his mother an explanation suited to his childish comprehension he ex- claimed, as the new idea struck him:
 'Why, then, when you die it's for all the rest of your life, isn't it7'- Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-01

The Jl1aacse arc rapidly turning to Christianity, asserts the New York T,me:-not simply Christian civilization, but organic Christianity. Nearly 1000 converts were baptizul last year, and the net increase of members was nearly 5000, or about thirty per cent, while the contri autions of native Christians advanced more han fl ty per cent.
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-01
Cornish Lullaby.

Out on the mountain over the town, All night long, all night long, The trolls go up and the trolls go down, Bearing their packs and crooniug . song; And this is the song the hill folk croon AS they trudge in the light of tho misty
 moon
 ''Gold, gold ever more gold
 Bright red gold for deariel" Deep in the hill the yeoman delves All night long all night long; None but the peering, furtive elves See his toll and hear his song; Merrily over the cavern rings As merrily over his pick he swings And merrily over his song he sings
 ''Gold gold ever more gold
 Bright red gold for deariep' Mother is rocking thy lewly bed All night lony, all night long Happy to smooth thy curly head And to hold thy hand and to sing her song; 'Tis not of the hill folk, dwarfed and old, Nor the song of the yeomau, stanch and bold, And the burden it bareth is not of gold;
 But it's Love, love nothing but love-
 Mothers love for deariep
 Chicago Newa
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-01

O. eTves the Phi adc phia Telegraph: 1.-The rractic, of holding secret sessions for the consideration of executive busi- ness Is relic of what may be called parlamen ary bai btrlsm.'
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-01
There is apparently pressing need for more suitable cavalry horses than are at present bred in the United States.

Millions for cotton bagging-not ore cent for jute." That, announces the Atlanta Consultation, is to be the farm CTS shibbolcth in Georgia for the con- ing camra gn.
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-01
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A girl always wants fellow to tie a true lovers knot when she gets him on the string.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-24
WARNED In TINE.
Roger O'aIara Tells Why There Were No
safes Cracked Here During the Recent
Professions and Excitement.

Roger O'aIarn Tells Why There Were No
safes Cracked Here During the Recent
Professions and Excitement.
Some comment has been evoked by the
migration of gamblers westward, and some
people suppose they are going to Chicago in
the belief that in the steam arising from the
bubbling of the political caldron, Mayor
Roche, of Chicago, will not be able to see
them.
The fact that Assistant Superintendent
O'Mara recently issued special orders to the
police, and at the same time gave notice to
bankers, express companies, etc., to keep an
eye out for thieves and safe blowers led to
the belief in some quarters that the two
cities here were suffering from special in
vasion of the chevalier d'industrie class,
who neither toll, nor spin in the approved
legal fashion.
Mr.. O'Mara was asked if he knew of any
thing special on the thieves carpet, and he
said there was nothing, except that the
recent Presidential Inauguration had ten
dency to draw the gentry to Washington,
and, in going there, they had specially good
fields to work. caused by professions on
Washington's birthday, and on returning
st. Patrick's Day professions gave them
another chance to harvest. In consequence
all people who would be most likely to suf-
fer were notified to be on guard.
The result was as expected. There
were some safes blown, and some
pockets picked, but this city did not suffer
to any great extent. The safe blowing was
evidently done by apprentices or small fry,
as the safes blown did not contain enough
money to justify expense and risk, and mas
ter workmen do not blow safes unless they
know they contain enough money to justify
the risk and labor Nor do pickpockets who
rate high in the profession trouble them
selves with small game. They watch people
who take large sums of money from the
bank and relieve them of it.