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The Press., 1889-11-28

EPOCH. transition from long, finger ing and painful sickness to robust health marks an epoch in the life of the individual Such remarkable event is treasured in the memory and the agency whereby the good health has been attained is gratefully blessed Hence it is that so much is heard in praise of Electric Bitters. So many feel they owe their restoration to health, to the use of the Great Alternative and Tonic. If you are troubled with any disease of Kidneys, Liver or Stom- ach, of long or short standing, you will surely find relief by use of Electric Bitters. Sold at 5Oc. and $1 .OO per bottle at E. K. Taft's drug store. ...r
 Dirty days have September, ..,:. { April, June and November a. From January until May the rain it raineth
 every day; -..t ... All the rest have thirty-one, without a single
 glance of sun. sF~
 If any of them had two-and- thirty, .,.
 They'd be just as wet and twice as dirty.
 No other as good. This is the statement of Professor Smith, Analytical chemist :. have analysed all of the popular blood purifiers and medicines now sold. Many of them found to be worthless, some dangerous to use. Sulphur Bitters contains nothing pois< onous, and think it is the best blood purifier made.
 The best medical writers claim that the successful remedy for nasal -catarrh must be easy of application,i end one ;! that will reach ali the remote sores and ul- s cerated surfaces. The history of the efforts to treat catarrh during the past obliges us ltos admit that only one remedy has met these conditionss and that is yEly's- Cream Balm. l. This pleasant remedy has mastered catarrh as ,, nothing else has ever done, and both physi-s clans and patients freely concede this fact. The more distressing symptoms yield to it. ; Why are sheep the most iissipated of ani. malls 1? Ans.-They gambol in their youth, pass their life upon the turf, the best of them are blackiegs, and they all get heeced at last. 7--RS.
 J c. Davis Old Soap is compounded from the best material. All grocers sell it.
The Press., 1889-11-28
LOCAL ToPICs-PESN'D AND sCIssORED.

-Osmer H. Parker, recently chosen superintendent of public lands and schools in South Dakota, formerly taught school in Mansfield.
The Press., 1889-11-28

Have you Pittsburgh, Rochester, Duplex, or a Stu- dent Lamp2
 Do they work satisfactorily Do your Lamp Chimneys break 2
 You get the wrong sortI
 The RIGHT ones are the {" PEARL GLASS; made by Geo. A.,Macbeth & Co.,, Pitts burgh, makers of the cele- Ebrated aPearl-top" lamp chimney, which have given universal satisfaction.
The Press., 1889-11-28

If the cover is removed from soap dish es the soap will not get aoff.
The Press., 1889-11-28

J c. Davis Old Soap is compounded from the best material. All grocers sell it.
The Press., 1889-11-28

~ T. PRESTON, Counselor at Law Nc Notary Public, and REAL ESTATE AGENT, Will ington, Conn.
The Press., 1889-11-28
volney Center, oswego County, N. Y, ~ Nov. . E 5

John Schaeffer of Rockville commit ted suicide last Thursday, morning by shooting himself in the head. The weap. on used was . cheap 22 calibre seven cham Der revolver. The ball entered at the right ear and lodged'i in the brain. Schaef- fer was AZ years of age. and had a wife and three children who left this place some ha time o.s ,.si ,s! aSi S.i;a ss s
 with his brother, William Schaeflsr; . ci- ~ssss 5s bonss sss
 fast in apparently good spirits and was seen to pass the farm of Hon. B. s. Henry
The Press., 1889-11-28

WM. WOBBECKE Merohant Tailor
 w Room 1, Warren Block, Stafford Springs, Ct.
The Press., 1889-11-28

nR. SAMUEL DAVID & SON
 D sPhysicians and Surgeons, Ofdce West Main-st connection in Ofice
The Press., 1889-11-28
BUSINESS olREcToRY.

l.. ROSS, Photographer. Successor .e to K. l.. Burr. Club rates at reduced prices.
The Press., 1889-11-28

A GENCY of Holland County Mutu- 0f@l Fire IMs. Co., at J.. ". CHANDLERs office at residence, Westf av., Stafford Springs
The Press., 1889-11-28
FLAGG'S a@ 9 Banner Cloth 2 House

as "6 VUC1 yuu
 Meas Mixed Suits, worth ; y z TOO, for SASS Nsn's Mixed Suits, worth 1000, for 6ss Nsn's Black Dress Suits, worth Is co, for 9ss Mems Overcoats, worth TOO, for ASS { Mems Overcoats, worth 1900, for 6ss Mems Pants, worh 400, for 2Ss Nen's Leather Coats, worth 500, for Ss Mems Wind-proof Goats, worth, 400, for 2ss Warm Wool Underwear, worth 65, for .a9 Scarlet Underwear, allswool; worth $ 100. for .6s Stir Hats, latest styles, worth 2.5s, for 1.ss Rancy Flannel Shirts, worth ITS, for .ss Linen Cufs, best quality, "A
 Linen Collars, best quality made, IS, 2 for .25 sRsamless Socks, worth, .15, for 10 Rubber Collars, best quality, for .15
 ! Remember these goods are all new, and we shall pot deviste from these prices. We will sell you the fnest graes ss cheap in proportion. Bring this list with yoa and sseia sny mistakes. .'sSf FLktakTs .o.o.sssssss:.s sssss.s sep.., :.
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The Press., 1889-11-28

E'. WAYLAND PRESTON, Auc.
The Press., 1889-11-28

Ms R. GRLSWOLD, Dentist, 36& 1x1 Main-st:, Hartford, Conn.,, Artificial teeth $5; the best, $1O. -
The Press., 1889-11-28

- " =. ' 1' oIuD I"ccS "S uceu feuuceu prlceS. n N. CRANE, Manufacturer of and A edealer in Harnesses, Robes, Bells, Fancy Lar Robes, Whips ,Trunks, Fancy Mats, etc.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-06

According to-the Atlanta Consultation, David Hollyvane, a Connecticut farmer, had falling out with neighbor, some years ago, and swore that he would dance on his enemy's grave. The neighbor died, and Hollyvane kept his vow. Then came series of surprising events. His horses and cows died, his barn burned down, and the owner was made utterly helpless by a stroke of paralysis. The farm CTS in the vicinity say that when Hollyvane made his wicked boast the other man re- piled that he would invoke the wrath of God upon him, and pray for his ruin. They believe that the dead mans prayer has been answered.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-06
Cunning German Spies in France.

Major Blumenthal, an officer of the German Landwehr, has, on the suspicion of being spy, been ordered to leave France within AS hours. Suspicious were aroused by his taking, under the assumed name of Baron dc Jilly, a chalet near Confans, not far from Paris. A lady, who was supposed to have taken a part of tho chalet from him, turns out to have been German military cadet. They both used to go wandering about with a pcrambulator. What seemed to be sleeping baby was in reality large doll that hid photographic apparatus for taking views of the new forts and the positions commanding them. They were also enthusiastic pigeon fanciers, but some of their birds were trapped by sus- picious neighbors and found to be car riers. Chicago Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-06
Famous Canine Shepherds.

A description is given in an Edinburgh paper of four different breeds of dogs that are very valuable for the protection of focks of sheep. .-..
 Probably the most ancient and widely diffused is the Spanish sheep dog, the largest, most savage and powerful of the race. In appearance he somewhat resembles the Alpine or Mount St. Der nard dog. So strong and ferocious are they that one of them can always mas ter wolf, and dogs of any other race rash enough to attact ahe focks under their charge are certain of defeat and death.
 } fhe Mexican sheep dog is doubtless a descendant of the Spanish, and so no doubt are the various strains found among the South America states. In troduced at the time of the conquest, or shortly thereafter, these have differ entiated considerable from the parent stock, while still retaining its chief characteristics-unsociability, ferocity great strength and fierce fidelity in pro- tecting the f1ocks in their charge. In educating the Mexican pups few of the strongest, healtiest and finest looking are selected from the litter and put to suck eve which has first been deprived of he, own lamb. She soon becomes accustomed to the appearance of the intruders anc learns to look upon them with materna affection. For the first few days they are kept in hut, the eve sucking then morning and evening only. Then they run with her for some time in small inclosure, and finally they are folded with the whole flock for fortnight or 50, and then run permanently with the sheep, which, after time become so accustomed to them, as to be able to distinguish them from other dogs, even from those of the same litter which have been nurtured elsewhere. After the pups are weaned they never leave the drove among which they were reared md in protecting which they are at all times ready to die.
 The Hungarian sheep dog is common y white, though sometimes inclined to ] reddish brown, and is almost the size of a Newfoundland dog. Their sharp noses, erect ears, shaggy coats, and bushy tail give them the appearance of 2 wolf, and except towards their masters they are extremely savage.
 The French shepherd dog is of me- dium size has straight ears, hair of a dark color, thicksct and longest on the tail, which is carried horizontally. They are very indifferent to careesses, but are yigilant, active and faithful in the care of their 1ocks.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-06

The famous Girard estate in Philadel- phia is wonderfully we'll managed. Its total receipts in 1888 were $1 03i, 6S0.15, which, with cash balance of S200, ,S25,- 15 on hand Jan. 1, 1888. made a total of $1 ,235, sos. 30 available funds for the year. Out of this the trust expended S417, ,S91-97 in maintenance and inn provements at Girard College; erected new buildings at an expense of $3O2,- 617.3 .37; expended s1293. o9 in repaving, paid all the taxes, salaries, repairs, inn provements and miscellaneous expenses incident to its properties in and out of the city, and shows at the close of the year cash balance of $229, ,S32.11.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-06

Tine New York Medical Journal says that an experimental observation of thirsy-eight boys of all classes of society and of average health who had been us- ing tobacco for periods ranging from two months to two years, twenty-seven showed severe injury to the constitution and insufficient growth; thirty-two showed the existence of irregularity of the hearts action, disordered stomachs, coughs and craving for alcohol; thir- teen had intermitteucv of the pulse and one had consumption. After they had abandoned the use of tobacco within six months one-half were free from all their former symptoms, and the remainder had recovered by the end of the year.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-06
Death From a Trivial Cause,

In what strange ways some people meet their deaths. Here is Northamp- ton England) man who died from in- iuries caused by tall hat which he was wearing coming in contact with the top of doorway. The deceased when pass ing from one room to another in his own house struck the top of his hat against the lintcl of the doorway, and forced the hat fur ther on his head. As he suffered con- siderable pain, medical and was sum- moned but he succumbed to injuries to the brain, caused by compression of the sku1l
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-06
A Human Almanac.

Connellsville, Pcnn., has freak wht is of immense value to farmers in setting out their crops and to the superstitiom people who cut their hair and tinger-naili at certain stages of the moon. The freal is James H. .Rothermal, a carpenter, pos sessed of a peculiar birth-mark at thu base of his brain. It is naturally cres cent in shape and bluish in color. A the moon is turning the first quarter tn, mark becomes 8 reddish hue, and thu swelling of the flesh below it, extending diagonally across the neck to the righ shoulder, is perceptible.
 The mark becomes redder as the moor grows older, and the flesh swells core spondingIy. When the moon is full tn, crescent is of bright red, and the fiesf assumes horn-like roll over two inche in thickness at the largest part, gradu ally tapering to point on the shoulder
 As the birth-mark grows large as thu moon becomes full, so it decreases il size as the moon wanes, and when th, moon is quite dark there is nothing tt be seen but the bluish, crescent-shapet mark. Mr Rothermal suffers no incon venience by enlargement of the neck, nol does he endure much pain. He need' no almanac to tell the change in tn, moon, simply placing his hand on tn, mark to tell its condition. While goins to school the scholars and teacher oftcl observed the changes in the birth-mark and wondered at the remarkable regu larity with which they occurred. Cin cinaaati Enquirer.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-06
Startling Prevalence of Leprosy.

Leprosy has lately found its way into some some parts of Europe, Aus tralia and into Natal. It was recently brought before the medical faculty of Paris; in Norwa' the Government legislated with such good effect that in 30 years the number of lepers has diminished 75 per cent. In Queensland and Natal the actual invasion of leprosy drove the inhabitants to sum- mon public meetings, which called upon the government to act at once and isolate the infected. The medicinal reports oi the customs give some information as tc leprosy in China and at the open ports.
 Dr. MacGowan says that, according to native writers there have been five epi- denies of lcprosy in China from the 18th century to the present. Fukien and Canton are, he says, the seats of tho nal ady. In 1871 leprosy prevailed extcn. sively in Annoy, and in 1881 Dr. Manson reported that it had laid firm hold of the people, while at Canton it was ir 1871 common among the people, and no doubt continues to b. so. At Holhow and in tht neighborhood large amount of leprosJ existed among the natives. In a medica report of Shanghai it is said that it i only since direct traffic by sea and lan6 with the south has become constant anG easy that leprosy has spread in the Shang. hai district. The results of treatment relieved but did not in the least tend to cure the disease. Hankow had an evi -eminence at that time in the amount of leprosy. Dr. Dudgeon stated in hh report on Peking in 1875 that the Chi. nose considered that leprosy arises from three sources climate, infection and de. fective nutrition, five forms of the dis. ease being met with. The Chinese rec. ommcnd isolation of lepers and attention to diet It does not appear to prevail tt a great extent among the natives round about here or at Hankow, judging by the reports of the hospitals where only few cases are treated and relieved each year. And there would appear to be many mor male than female lepers in China as ir India.-.San Francisco Chronicle.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-06

Says the New York Tribune: ssIt is not agreeable to learn that the French Minister at Hayti sought to incite the Legitlme Government to resist Admiral Luce's demand for the surrender of the Haytien Republic, even going so far as to promise the protection of French gun boats in case his counsel was accepted The French Government, which is having all the trouble it can we'll deal with bolstering itself up against domestic criticism, may be grateful to the saga cious Haytian that he rejected their Ministers advice"
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-06

id head to the skies and rolled down

wild head to the skies and rolled down on me.
 s'My time had come. I was swept like child from my raft and carried on the crest of the monster as supposed, to death. But once again the hand of tho Almighty was stretched out to save me. I was dashed with inconceivable violence against something solid as a rock. Ropes were floating all around me. I grabbed several and then swooned.
 'tI awoke and recognized the old hos pital of the Osprey. Then thought my burial and subsequent adventures were all wandering fancy and that l had never left the hospital. But was soon undeceived. A kind face bent over me and I saw once more the features of my good captain. He should not permit me to speak all that day, but on the next I was allowed to relate my story, which did in a weak and quav- ering voice, I can assure you. Then the captain told me that after burying me, as they thought, they had kept on their course for two days, when they encountered heavy head gale which drove them back on their course again. They shipped ter rible sea which carried away boats and houses forward, but it was the last exer- tion of the gale, for after that it died away. When the waist was sufficiently clear of water to enable the men to walk there, they had discovered my body en- tangled in ropes lying in the lee scupper. At first they thought my corpse had been washed aboard again, as has been several times done, but on lifting me up they saw unmistakable signs of life, and with great awe and wonder carried me into the cabin. AS to my comatose sleep, the captain said he had never seen any thing more like death. He had doubted if the most skilful doctors could have discovered any life in me. He was con- fident my neck had been broken.
 'In week or so I got around, and one day, looking in glass, discovered to my astonishment that my hair was quite white. It was two years before I got over my terrible experience at Cape Horn sufficiently to go to sea again, but it has left me what you see me-a man of 60 at 45. My case was thought very extraordinary one by medical men, and the medical papers described my attack of coma, as they called it,very minutely, only quite differently from my exper- ience,"
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-06
Dental Operation on a Leopard.

The big black female leopard kept at a Boston dime museum was in lots of trouble on recent occasion. She would rise on her launches and paw her mouth with her forefeet, and then would roll over on the floor of her cage and moan pitifully. She could cat a little food of soft nature, but was unable to chew at all, and could not use her tongue to drink. Her keepers made an exanlina- tion of her mouth, where the trouble seems to be, and found wcdged in be- tween the upper teeth across the roof of the cavity piece of wood about three inches in length and half an inch wide. The manager of the museum finally asked Dr. Al Watts, Boston's dog execu- tioner, to examine the leopard, and last Sunday the doctor decided he would TO- move the wood.
 One of the museum men lassoed tho creature and dragged her to the bars, where ropes were fastened to her legs and :cet in such a way as to make it inn possible for her to move. A big rope was then held in front of her mouth, and she grabbed it with avidity, cndeavoring to tear it to pieces, but keepicg her mouth open all the time. Dr. Watts then To- catcd the ''sliver," forced pair of for ceps through the flesh surrounding it, and broke it in the centre, afterward drawing the pieces from their lodging places. The beast was greatly relieved, and is already able to fgeciy ea.>ead drink = TS,aninnnfi Enn,aaAaec <. xssslsi
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-06
Latest Fad in Foot Gear,

The latest fad in woman's foot-gear IS the rubber boot with fancy uppers of Jersey cloth in plaid or check patterns. The entire boot is lined with Canton flannel and is buttoned on the same as a pair of walking shoes. They arc ex- tremcly stylish and combine both con- fort and warmth. The uppers are also made in plain goods, so that there is lit tic difficulty in matching the dress ma- tcrial. .-DetroW Free Press.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-06
Ancient Arizona Canal Builders.


 In reference to the mysterious cause of the sudden depopulation of the Gila and Salt river valleys in the prehistoric period when fertile farms occupied the places now regarded as sterile deserts an old Yaqui Indian of this place known by the sobriquet of "Juan" tells substantially the following legend as having been handed down through many generations in his tribes.
 Four or five hundred years ago the Gila valley was peopled with very bad people who built log houses and titled the ground, and used waters of the river in canals to irrigate their crops with. They were selfish people and refused to permit the Papagos and Yabuis and other triber to the south to dwell among them or to use the water and feed the animals in their fields. They were people of small size, with red skin like the other Indians, but they did not know how to fight battles and lived peacefully because they were too numerous for other tribes to attack.
 But one time drought came on, and far to the south the fields were dried and the water was all exhausted. For three or four years did the Yaquis and other tribes suffer dire privations from the drought, and their horses were dying for want of water and feed, and none could be had excepting along the Gila and the Salt rivers. The various tribes held big consultation, and decided to exter- minate the bad people of these valleys and take possession of their green fields. So they marched northward for many days, and when they reached the valley where Florence now stands they began a war of extermination, and killed all the bad people excepting the very small children whom they reared as their own. They passed down the valley, dealing out death to all they met until they had left none to oppose their occupation of the rich lands and fertile fields.
 Then followed luxurious season of plenty and peace, until finally the canals begun to fall into decay and ruin and no one knew how to repair them. Gradually the waters of the river returned to their old channel and the lands became dry and barren and finally the several tribes returned to their former homes to the southward when the drought had disap- peared.
 The old Indian always tells the tale in the same simple, straightforward manner and claims that it has been handed down among the members of his tribe for many long generations. It is certainly too ingenious for his unimagin- ative mind to have conceived unaided by tradition, and the story is not an i'm. probable one and may easily account for the mysterious disappearance of the peo- pie who dwelt in great numbers in thls valley at a time of which history has nc record.-Ftorence (Arizona) Enterprise.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-06

A new universal language has been invented by Professor George Bauer, which he claims is- an improvement on Volapuk. He calls it Spelin and de clares that it is much simpler than Vola- puk and far more euphonious. Certain ly both these features are a great recom- mendation, as Volapuk is as harsh as Icelandic. If we are to have an artificial language, suggests the San Francisco Chronicle, by all means let us have it melodious
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-06

Chambersburg, Pa., burned July 30, 1864.
 Mine explosion at Petersburg, Va., July 30, 1864.
 Farragut entered Mobile bay, Aug. 5, 1864.
 Weldon Railroad taken, Aug. IS, 1864.
 Atlanta, Ga., taken, Sept. 3, 1864. Battle of Winchester, Va., Sept. 19, 1864.
 Battle of Fishers Hill, va., Sept. 20, 1864.
 Battle of Cedar Creek, va., Oct. 19, 1864.
 Nevada admitted to the Union, Oct. 31, 1864.
 Battle of Franklin, Tenn., Nov. 29, 1864.
 Fort McAllister, Ga., taken, Dec. 13, 1864.
 Battle of Nashville, Dec 15-16, 1864. Fort Fisher, N. O., taken, Jan. 15, 1865.
 Columbia, s. G., taken, Feb. l7, 1865.
 Charleston, $. C., taken, Feb. 18, 1865. .- Battle of Averysboro and Bentonville, March 15-1S, 1865. - Attack on Port Steedman, Va., March 25, 1865. -
 Battle of Five Forks, Va., April 1, 1865.
 Petersburg and Richmond taken, April 2-3, 1865.
 Lees army surrendered April g, 1865. President Lincoln assassinatel, April IA, 1865.
 Johnston's army surrendered, April 26, 1865.
 Jefferson Davis captured, May 10, 1865.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-06
A Frank Confession.

Collector l have called six times, sir, for the amount of this bill already.
 Citizen: Wha-at, six times? Is it possible you have been put to all that annoyance? Now, I'll tell you what I'll do: when I feel like paying the amount will call on you myself. It's outrage ous to give man the trouble have un- consciously given you. .--LJe.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-06

On the whole, in spite of the great falling off in railroad construction, and notwithstanding the decrease in net earnings, the year 1888 was one of the three years of greatest output of rolling stock, and the amount turned out was nearly if not quite equal to that produced in 1887 or 1882.