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Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11

In the prairies of the west there grows plant which proves of great value to the wanderer. It is described as dwarf variety of the osler, is perennial, attains usually height of feet inches and has head of yellow flowers. The help it renders the traveller arises from the fact that the long leaves at the base of the stem, which are placed, not flat as in plants generally. but in vertical posi-. tion, present their edges north and south This peculiar propensity of the foliage of this plant is attributed to the fact that both surfaces of it's leaves display an equal receptivity for light. All the other known varieties of it's class are characterized by the presence on the lower surface of their leaves of from twice to thrice as many respiratory yes sells as are contained on the upper sur face, which is therefore the more sensi tive of the two to the influence of light.
 But both surfaces of the compass plant are clothed alike with an epider1nis ex- ceptionally receptive of light; and the same instinct of it's leaves that prompts them to require an equal distribution of light upon either surface causes them to assume a vertical position and to point their edges due north and south. Tray. elers on dark nights are said to feel the edges of the leaves to ascertain the points of the compass when no other means are available for helping them on their way. Longfellow refers to the compass plant in 'Evangeline. Brook lyn Eagle.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
A Model Lunatic Asylum,

We are indebted to Edmund D. Law renee for the following interesting ex- tract from letter to him of recent date, from his brother-in- Jaw, Henry s. Rood of Benton Centre, N. Y. After stating that he had been to the insane asylum 1t Ovid, N. Y. and having humorously remarked that by "good luck he had escaped being detalned there as sub- iect, he continues:
 s.Saw more lunatics than ever before Going with the board of supervisors gave me an opportunity to see the in side of things pretty we'll. Doubtless you know that the affair is run by the state. They have about 900 acres of land and grow a good portion of their living.
 The number of subjects there at pres ept is 2O70;together with officers. attend ants, doctors etc. gives them 8 popula- ton of about 2800. They were milk. ing 121 cows;the milk is all used, no but ter making. Had about the same mum bsr of dry COWS; 55O hogs; raised 2OOO bushels of wheat, 42OO bushels of oats, l6. 500 bushels of bests, the latter from 10 acrss of ground. The labor is all done by tho 1unAtics, aside from team stors: and 1t is no small circus to zee thom go ik
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
Renting Flowers for Funerals.

What an idea! Bless you. florists are bad enough, but they have not yet stopped so low as to hire out flowers for funerals" Thus spoke Fifth avenue dealer in fancy nosegays the other day. ~"But you loan doves to undertakers sometimes?"
 "Yes. and to the churches on special occasions: but loaning flowers for a fu- neral, why, it is simply preposterousr
 "It is said to be done every day in this city"
 "Yes, there are dealers in artificial flowers who do that business. but not aoEsts."
 Twisted the largest artificial flower and foliage concern in the city.
 "A great mane poor people," said a member of the firm. "order potted flowers and tropical plants of us for funerals. We charge 10 per cent. for their use, and in many instances the flowers might better have been purchased out and ont. Take our foliage bouquets, composed of begonias, colens, geraniums and ivy they come cheap, and it is poor economy to hire them. But people of small means like the immediate saving, and the long run is not taken into account. For church funerals we sell large quantities of chrys- anthemuins, roses, tiger and calla lilies. hyacinths, etc. Natural flowers are some times represented on the same altar, and it is impossible to tell which is which. ' New York Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
ELECTRIC BIrTERS.

This remedy is becoming so well known and 50 popular as to heed no special mention. All who have used Electric Bitters sing the same song of praise.-A purer medicine does not exist and it is guaranteed to do all that + claimed. Electric Bitters will cure all diseases of the liver and kidneys, will remove pimples, boils, salt rheum and other affections caused by impure blood Will drive malaria from the system and prevent as we'll as cure all malarial levers. cure of headache. constipa- tion and indigestion try Electric Bitters. Entire satisfaction guaranteed, or money refunded.-Price 50 cts and $1 per bottle at w. H Camps drug store
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
A Remarkable Black Walnut,

Ohio is a remarkable state for nuts. A new kind of black walnut has been discovered out there which is probably destined to be highly prized in the fu- ture. By freak of nature one-half of it's shell is not developed, nor the kernel on that side, the result being pear shaped nut filled with single meat somewhat the shape of a peanut, though bigger. The important objection to or dinary black walnuts is that they are di- vided in the middle by wall of shell so constructed that it is almost impos- sible to get the kernel out whole. This freak variety has only to be cracked to yield the meat entire. It is to be culti- vated. and may be expected to appear on the market by the time that the pres ent generation of babies is grown up Washington Star
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
WOman's Relief Corps.

The annual convention of the Wom- ans Relief Corps, department of Con- necticut, will be held in New London, Feb IT and IS. There will be delegates from more than 40 towns and cities, and the 300 or more ladies will be entertain ed by w. w. Perkins Woman's Relief Corps of that city for two days. The m maetings of the convention will be held in the New London opera house. The local corps will lodge and furnish break. fast for them dinner and supper will be served in the court house. The pros. pect is that the convention will be most hospitably and pleasantly entertained New Hartford Tribune.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
The Reading Owns the Bridge,

The Reading Railroad company has st last gained the control of the Pough- keepsie Bridge and of the o. N. E. & w. road. President Wilson of the last named company has retired. This change was effected at the annual stock holders meeting of the O. N. E. & w. R. R. Go. at New York last week; at that D eeting board of directors was elected, of whom eight belonged to the Reading company. The new board is composed of the following: A. A. Mo Leod. Howard Handbook, T. H. Rich- ards, W. R. Taylor, A. H, O'Brien, Albert Foster, Daniel Jones, F. G.. Odenheimer, Arthur Brock, W. w. Gibbs, O. Tower, Jr., John W. Brock and J. F. Sinnott. The new board then elected the following officers: President A. A. Mcleod; treasurer, William A. Church; auditor, Daniel Jones; secre- tary, w. R. Taylor; all of whom are now officials of the Reading company. Ir Mcleod is now president of both the Reading and the Central New Eng land companies.
 The Reading has purchased maiori- ty of the stock of the Delaware & New England company, which owns all the bridge stock and majority of the Gen. trsl New England stock. So the Read ing controls the bridge.
 The aim of the Reading company is to send coal into the heart of New Eng land directly from it's mine, without un- loading.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
For the Higher Education of Women.

For the Higher Education of Women
 The most important of all move ments for the higher education of woman has been matultIi during the past three years. and recently II took definite shape by fling a charter of incorporation author1zlng the a-sasla ton to carry Its purposes into etfe't. This asstNiation has all the rights of a university, k nonses'tai1an and non partisan. and its object Is to >eS'ure true university privileges for women in medicine, law theology and the fine arts. The first aim of the 1sr ety is to obtain admission for women to such d university as Yale, Harvard or Cornell. not so much on aasaIunt of it's superior advantages over won ems colleges ln instruction IA in the demonstrable apparatus,
 Some of the best universities have signitied their willingness to admit women If they possse's1ed en,iow ments authorizing them to lit up the facilities nesessary to furnishing women equal advantages with men This assNratlon proposes to i7ti,e such fund by establishing fellow ships and maintaining a loan fund for deserving students.
 The association ls national. and it's membership represents already twen ty one states and includes professors and graduates of sixteen of the leading institutions of learning in this roun try. two in Europe, and also SIX cler gynen of different denominatlons Annual membership fees are $5 hte membership slW and patrons who desire to forward the cause Sl.OOO - New York Sun.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
Stallions Fight to ihe Death.

The following is despatch from Chillicothe, Mo, to the St Louis Globe Democrat of recent date;
 Two blooded stallions belonging to Farmer Bowen got out of their stable last night and engaged in fierce combat. The brutes fought up and down the public road for nearly two miles, the battle continuing with unabated fury until one was dead and the other 80 ser iously injured by the steel-clad hoofs of his antagonist that he will probabl, have to be killed. The dead stallion was Clydesda'e and tue survivor Nor man horse. The throat of the Clydes- dale was almost torn out by the victor.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11

Mrs Ellen Bronson Morris was in town several days last week.
 Last Saturday the 40 Housatonic train going north glided of without the mail.
 Miss Lucy A. Smith returned home from the New England Conservatory of music last Thursday.
 The mercury ranged from three to seven degrees below zero in this village last Saturday morning.
 Tt appears that the Housatonic road has purchased six new Rogers locomc- tives instead of four as we recently stated.
 During the moonlight evenings last week the boys had roaring fun in coast ing. at least we judge 80 by the way they roared.
 The net profit to the high school from the Phila May concert was the sum of $20. MT Roraback is inclined to get an attractive and instructive picture fo, the school room with this money.
 On Wednesday of last week the deal was consummated whereby the control of the Central New England & Western road was transferred to the Reading Railroad company. The list of new officers elected shows that Dal . iel Jones is the new auditor. The name "Jones" is very suggestive, and leads us to remark that "Jones" seens a very appropriate name for auditor, inssmuch as whenever the competition for through freight becomes so sharp that grain is hauled at loss, then, oi course, Jones can pay the freight.
 The lime burning business is boom. ing in Canaan, eleven kilns are in con. stant operation. One barrel of lime will plaster seventy to eighty feet of ceiling Canaan turns out enough lime each week to plaster @ surface of eight square acres, or to cover wall eight feet high and eight and three quarter miles long.-New Hartford Fri. bune. This item of the Tribune Is 6 bit out of season as at this time of the year the lime burning business is very dull. Among the five lime firms in this town not more than four kilns altogeth. CT are in constant operation at this sea. son.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
EebruarY II.

 l5l9-Francis. Duke of tiuise, French soldier and enemy of the Trotestants, born: asSas- sinated by Protestant in l5S3; his son Henri swore vengeance. procured the mur- der of coligni. aided to organize the mas sacre of St Bartholomew and was assas- sinated In l5SS.
 l715 Antoine Galland, translator of the Ara bian Nights into French. died. l80l-Thomas Jefferson elected president by the house of representatives on the 36th ballot.
 Is56-John Braham. noted musician, died. lS65- Columbia. \. C., taken by Sherman's army: destructive fire followed. lsT8-Steamers Franconia and Strath-Clyde collided in the English channel: 50 lives lost. Rev. Horace Bushnell. D. D.. died aged I3.
 iS90-Latham Sholes. inventor of the type- writer. died. aged Tl. lS9l-The remains of Admiral D. D. Porter buried with martial and civic honors in Arlington cemetery. John Jacob Astor married Miss Ava Willing, of Philadel- phia
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
February I8.

&-St. Onesimus, disciple of St. Paul. mar tyred.
 39-Santa Juliana, virgin martyr, put to death al Nicomedia- l491 Philip Melanchthon tborn SchwartZerdl, reformer and assistant of Luther, born; died l51 l5l6- Gaspard de Coligni, admiral of France, born; killed in the ''St. Bartholomew" l728- Baron Trenck, famous for wonderful escapes from Russian prisons, born; he fled to France, married, acquired Il fortune and was guillotined July 25, l1g4. on the charge of being prussian spy. ls28- Lindley Murray. grammarian. died near York. England, born l1+5. lS57- Elisha Kent Kane. arctic explorer, died in Havana, Cuba: born lS2n l862- Fort Donelson surrendered to General U. <. Grant. l8SSt- English forces seized a stripof Venezuela, including the valuable mines. l890- Unprecedented rainfall and disastrous floods in Australia. 1901 Second Hood at Johnstown, Pa.; no lives IOst.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
BRICK" PONEROY'S GOLDEN THOUGHTS.

The best way to please God is to i'm prove yourself so as to become 0 good example.
 The best religion of all is that which makes us love our fellow men.
 Sewing up button hole does not al- ways make button unnecessary.
 To man, God is as mans ideas are. To God, man is exactly what he is.
 Thought and force move the worl3 while doubt and idleness are death.
 How many there are who would be unhappy if they could not find some. thing to be misera ble about.
 Hold back all the angry words which annoy your host. yonr guests or friends.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
February IS.
onomer. born:

l5S4-Galileo Galilei. famous astronomer. born: dled l642.
 I720-Louis XIV of France born: he succeed ed his grandfather, Louis XIV, and was succeeded by his grandson. Louis XVI. l846--Otto von Kotzebue, explorer, died at Revel. Russia.
 lS55- Famous earthquake in San Francisco. lS15-A fire al Port au Prince, Hayti, destroy ed 5lO houses.
 1885 Leopold Damrosch, eminent musician. died in New York: born lSs. lS88-D. R. Locke Petroleum Nasby"-died at Toledo, born 1894. The great city market of Paris was burned; loss. S4On.lsO. iSSo- Holland N. McTyeiere, bishop of the M. E. church south. died al Nashville, aged 6. lS9O- Costa Rica declared against confedera- tion of the Central American states. lS91-King Kalakaua's remains received at Honolulu with imposing ceremonies.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
February 10.

E3-Nicolaus Copernicus, astronomer. born; died l5fa lT2-Richard Cumberland. English dramatist, born; died lSll. lS2l-Spain. after long and bitter discussion, ratified the treaty ceding Florida to the United States. I87l-John Bankhead Magruder. Confederate general, died at Houston: born lsiO. lS5-Admiral Charles II. Bell, United States navy, died, aged 71. lSSS-Earthquake al Yunnan, China, destroyed +,UOlives. The thief who stole S:s0.D0l worth of diamonds from Mexican President Diaz arrested. l6o0-Joseph Giils Biggar, Irish home ruler and parliamentary "obstructionist." died Tn London. aged 62. lS0l-Military and civic honors 10 the remains of General sherman, which were started from New York for St. Louis. Professor Alexander Winchell, famous geoogist of the Michigan university, died al Ann Ar bor, Mich.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
THE CONCERT.

The Phila May concert came of last Thursday evening. -..,...
 The program was varied one, inclu- ding vocal and instrumental music and recitations. Miss Phila May sang alone the aria italian in Algeria" by Rossini, and the ballad, "The Pride of Kildare" by Parry, and as an encore, "Annie Laurie" Miss Mays voice and e1eou- ton were such as to give general satis- faction. MT Miller sang two solos viz: "Only Once More" by Moir and "Tell her love her so' by De Faye. He also saug two duos with Miss May, viz: "Una Notts in Venezia" by Lucantoni and "L' Adieu" by Nicolai Mir Miller proved a disappointment. He labored under some vocal difficulty. The pian- ,st, Mir John c. Manning. was satisfact- ory, but had bad instrument, which perhaps was the cause of his evident de- termination not to cheapen himself by playing too much. He played selec- ton from Rubinstein and one from Chopin. Miss Marion Stanley's read ings were much enjoyed and she was recalled several times; her selections in- cluded an extract from the Fools Err rand" by Tourgee entitled "A ride against time.." and several others. She is very successful in her readings and impersonations in comedy. Ia tragic and pathetic selections she is too extrav- agant in delivery and gesture.
 It is pity that public singers so sell dom render the simple popular songs in their own simplicity. On the whole the entertainment was much enjoyed.
 The hall was unusually crowded and this large attendance was due to J. Henry Roraback's energy and push and to lhe desire of the public to help the High school which received share of the proceeds.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
EeIlruarY 20.

l6oi-Francois Marie Arouet de yoltaire (known as VoltareI. poet. dramatist and skeptical philosopher, born in Paris: died lI1S.
 i79O-Joseph II. most noted of modern empe- TOTS of Austria, died; born l14l. 1899 Joseph Jefferson. third and most noted actor of that name, born in Philadelphia l8l5 Joseph Hume. British (ScotchI statesman and soldier in India, died; born I7II. E84 Federal expedition into Florida suffered a disastrous defeat at Olustee. iSS9-The senate agreed to the house bill nd- mtting four new states. North and South Dakota, Montana and Washington. BOO Electiu1s in Germany excited astonish- ment an,i uneasiness; the government sup portcrs lost fifteen seats and the socialists doubled their vote.
 .s9l- Collision at Eighty-sixth street station in the New York Central and Harlem rail road tunnel: railway employees killed.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
A Lucky Day.

Monday will be a great holiday dur ing the present year. Washington 's birthday comes on Monday and so does Memorial day. The Fourth of July is also billed fort Monday and Labor Day will be celebrated on Monday. Christ mas is down on the calendar for Sun- day and will therefore be celebrated on Monday. Thanksgiving day is the only holiday during the year that will be celebrated on any other day but Mon- day. People who believe in luck and are superstitious may decide upon Mon- day a lucky day during 1892.-Naug- Atuck Enterprise.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
Cut His Eye Teeth.

MT. Gotham-Come back. east to live, chi What was the matter with Dugout Cityf
 Returned Veteran-Too noisy. Couldn't sleep.
 MT. Gotham (to himself)-That town must be booming.
 Returned Veteran-Pm not going back there again. Pm going to sell out. MT. Gotham (hastily)-Put the figure low and I'll buy.
  MT. Gotham Ca month later|-See herel That property you sold me In Dugout City isn't worth taxes. The town is dead and grass growing in the streets. You said you left because it was so noisy there you couldn't sleep.
 Returned Veteran Gnnoeently)-Y-e-s Can any one sleep with forty million frogs singing under his windowi-New York Weekly
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
IT SHOULD BEN EVERY HOUSE.

J. B. Wilson, 37l Clay St.. Sharps- hurp, Pa says he will not he without Dr Kings New Discovery for consump ton coughs and colds. that it cured his wife who was threatened with pneumn mia after an attack of la grippe, whe, various other remedies and severl physicians had done her no good. Rob ert Barber, of Cooksport, Pa. claims Dr Kings New Discovery has done him more good than an, thing he ever HIS d for lung trouble. Nothing like it. T 7 it. Free trial bottles at w Fl. Camps drug store. Large bottles 90 cents and Sl co.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
Red Hair.

A we'll known physician. who has made human hair study for years, in an enter taining lecture on red hair said: "The great Italian painter, Titan, was so fond of red hair that he raved about it, and at one time is said to have offered to sell his soul to the devil provided his hair would turn red. This passion for red hair has ragged fiercely since early times. About every eight years red hair comes in style. and the belles try to color their hair in conformity to the prevailing style. They often use poison, and that's where we come in. At one period in history, however, red hair was the subject for universal iny.-Philadelphia Rec ord
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
Control of National Ban ks.

Representative Walker of Massachu- setts drafted bill which has been fla vorably reported to the House, which provides in substance that national banks shall not make loans to officers or employers, except by vote of the d. rectory and that reports of loans to officers of the bank shall be made to tLe controller of the cnrrency.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
Rather Stale Bread.

Mrs. Slimdiet-The boarders are coming in. Cut the bread, Matilda.
 Miss Slimdiet-Ma, saw in a society pa- per today that bread should be broken, not cut.
 Mrs. Slimdiet-That's the style now, chi Very we'll. Where's the ax.-Good News.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
ts Our Old Nobility. S

The London correspondent of the Oourant says that more than half of the hereditary peerages have been created since 1880, and certainly not one quar- ter were in existence at the middle of tue last century.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
Dinah's Prayer.

Dinah Is fond of good living, but, strange to say, has an intense dislike for clans, and did not hesitate to make this fact known when called upon to ask blessing. Dinah said:
 70 Lord, press all desc good vittles-- all 'cept dem clams-you don't get any of dem inter ma! Aman. ."-Haxrsr'a
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
From n Entnra NOyel.

Hero-Have you no pity In your heart' Is there no tenderness in your nature, Are you wholly made up of brutal cruelty3
 Villain-Hai Hal You appeal to heart of stone. [Hissing.] was once the cen ter rush of n football team.
 Hero-Then heaven help us alll There Ia no hope.-Life.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
A MIxlausIIup GIpn.

A sign made of cardboard letters, hung on wire in furnishing store, an nounces to the public of Boston that the establishment is Blanks Shirt Store" But the of the final word somehow slipped along toward the preceding word, and the passers by were surprised to read, Blanks Shirts Tore. "-Ex- channa
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11

The dry goods trade of the United States has more money invested in i, than any other interest in the countrv estimated at the enormous sum of S20. |. GOO 0O0 GOO while the n' xt in order, Il r railroads. has only bptw. en S10, 900, ,0OO,- 600 and Sl2OOO. GOO. 900.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
A YOunn Sfatesru an.

His Mother Tommy. why are you always fightingf Tommy Cause I want peace. - New York EpOch.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
Thax Will Cnma Nart

Wife-My dear, have you such thing as match and piece of string2
 Husband-Why, what's upa'
 Wife-My suspender has busted. Eaviau
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
An Original.

A child was asked what dust was, and sine said, "Dust is mud with the juice squeezed out" The same child said that "snow was pop
 ped rain. n."-Harper's Bazaar.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
UDRlln Down.

The acrobat's lot is an unfortunate one, for no matter how much he makes he Is continually subject to reverses. - Balti- more American.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11

"How do you hold on when you drive up that steep bill?" asks her mother Hold on to MT. Daring" she replied without flinching.-R and Driver.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11

A colored philosopher is reported to have said, Life, my breddern, am mostly made up of prayin for rain and then wishin it would cl'ar off. ff."-Presbyterian.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
Truth In a Nutshell.

Temperance ladies should remember that bad coffee sometimes furnishes grounds for drinking.-Columbus Post.