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Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-07

Among the numerous projects the present state
Of the jury system in this country has elected.
there is one that has been found to work we'll q
Scotland. There the jury. instead OF being COM
PEELED to bring in verdict simply OF guilty or
not guilty. can choose milder course, and say
''not proven" This has been the verdict III many
= perplexing case, where, though the moral con-
vlction of the jury was obviously that the crimi-
nal was guilty; yet the proof was. from some
cause or other, defective. Such finding eiimi-
mates the criminal frem, at least. the penalty OF
the crime, but it is q stain that few persons are
hardy enough to endure where they are known
1t is also condemnation, whereas n verdict OF
not guilty is, at least in appearance. u full and
free acquittal. At the celebrated trial. many
years ago, Of Madeleine Smith, for poisoning her
lover. this verdict was rendered. II was n case
involved in much mystery; but the general sense
Of public justice was, IN a measure. satisfied by
'not proven" when either guilty. or not guilty.
would have created certain discomfort.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-07

Those who go round with the contribution
box in California churches plead and argue the
case In the pews as they go along. The fol-
lowing dialogue, it is said took place between
one of these gentry and an honest looking
miner: Deacon L--extended the box to Bill,
who slowly shook his head. Come, William,
give something" said the deacon. Cant do
it" said Bill "Why not? Is not the cause a
good one?' EYES, good enough; but I'm not
able togive anything answered Bill. "'ooh!
know better; you must give better reason
than that" "Wall, owe too much money.
l must be Just before l am generous, you
know. ""But, William, you owe God larger
debt than any one else "That's true, dea-
con, but lie amt pushing me like the rest
my creditors.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-07
The City Of Bridges.

New York is not contented with the magnif.
cent bridge which is to connect the shores Of the
East River. This tremendous structure which
will form highway under which the tallest
masted ships may sail without obstruction, is
rapidly progressing. When completed New
York and Brooklyn will be in effect one city,
The papers are now urging the erection of
bridges to Biackwell's Island and thence to
Long Island. 1t is said that bridges would
be great relief to the upper part Of the city as
we'll as to the farmers Of Long Island, and
could be built without either the difficulties Of
engineering or the immense expense which
attend the building Of the Brooklyn bridge.
Moreover, II Blackwells Island were thus con-
necled with the New York shore the value of
property on that island would be trebled at once;
and New York would be known hereafter as
the city Of bridges.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-07

Among tho latest inventions is that of Mr. JOS
sph 0orman, of Elizabeth, N. j., who designed
and patented complete extension supporter for
eli kin 10 OF inside soaolding. for masons, paint
en- athers, ornamenters, plasterers and frescoers
who have long felt the want Of it. 1t does away
with eli bracing and staying, and can be set up in
any sizsd room in twenty minutes. 1t can be ele-
yafsd 70 any height Of ceiling between 81 and l2
feek in the above time. There six legs instead
Of Sour, and each leg is penetrated by screw 30
that It can b. elevated to any given height. 1t is
strons end substantial. without nails or braces,
and caa b folded 70 that it will take little or no
roon 70 Nv evey II has been ON exhibition in
NsVsxk, H. J., md is said to work in q satstac-
tory manner.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-07

Tn New York Sun relates how the notorious
Joeephine Aansfsld succeped in getting rid of
hsr ~ eottsn gains. When she appeared IN Paris
eome vesks ago she had with her about e37, 900 in
mouey. This shs deposited with the Bowles
Dro1.. ths banking 6rn which recently failed for
"a laeee sa amount. When the failure OF the
hoase Was announced she wrung her hands In
Rris6 and declared she was ruined. 1t 10 not pro-
Sahle that shs viii recover dollar.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-07
New Boot :iaau SAO6 Store.
n GEO. s. HAGANY.

No. WEST SRcUND STREET -
between Market and Shipley has Just laid in
a large and varied assortment of Boots and Shoes
for Ladies, Gentlemen. Boys. Misses and Children.
present times and respectfully ask the public to
ceN and examine his stock.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-07

"A couple were recently married in Naug-
atuck, Conn.,. three hours after their first intro
ducton to each other.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-07
6rnffrs \ Ora 5lfa lfrs.
NEW GROCERY STORE,
y. w. Cor. Fourth and Market St..
a1,YI


y. w. Cor. Fourth and Market St..
WILMINGTON. DEL.
II The undersigned respectfully an-aH
lkM&nsunces to his old friends and theE5@S
X&k kpublic generally that he has complet-
vDOed his new store. and hasopened with . stock
GROCERIES. sUGARs AND MoLAssEs.
soft. white and coffee sugars,
Syrup, and all kinds of Molasses,
Old Government Java Coffee. laguira. Maricsibe. I.
Bio, Green and Roasted Coffee; the finest Black ana
new Buckwheat. all kinds fpure Spices. Saro nee
eli kinds Of Canned Fruits. French and English
Tomato Catsup. English and American Pickles, Jel:
lies. Cheese, Fresh Roll Butter. Bakers Cocoa and
great variety Toilet Soap. SLY Gloss Starch. Cur.
rants, Rasins, Citron, Atmore's Mince Meat, Dried
Peaches and Apples. Cranberries. BrooMs. Painted
Buckets, Brushes, Sperm. Adamantine and Tallow
Candles, and all articles usually kept in a we'll as
sorted Grocery Store. Call and examine my stock.
S-lv JAMES CRIPPEN.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-09-06

had me a fast prisoner, and felt that
he could do just as he pleased. While
was thinking. saw the little white
face appear between the rails again.
but IN a moment 1t faded away. and
Its place was taken by the sumburned
phiz of Il farmer. He looked from me
to Raleigh aud back again. and |
winked ut him in Il way which he
readily understood. His face disap-
peared, and felt that | should be
saved.
NO, old Grip won't get his tin to-
day." unused Raleigh, storing away
the bills in his pockets. ''Yonwil go
back to Law e Law feeling put out
and cut up. but they shonldn't blame
YOU, it Is not your fault at all. True,
had you minded your own business on
the cars, and not=becn 50 free with 4
stranger. this would not have happcn-
ed. was on my way to Milwaukee,,
and had no thought of such rich pick
ings here"
| saw nothing ofthe farmer. Raleigh.
finished his counting, ami ! made up
my mind that the farmer was afraid to
| interfere. and had rim away. My
heart went down as Raleigh got llp,
for saw that he was about to carry
ont his plan of further drugging me.
He turned me on my back. sat down
astride of me, and then pulled out the
flask.
Now, in Just about minute Wen
be through with this business" he re-
marked. trying to put the mouth OF
the flask between my jaws.
rolled my head to one side. and he
did not succeed. lie was jammng
the flask against my teeth, when |
caught the sound of soft step, the
crash of club, and Raleigh rolled off
my body. He tried to leap up, but
three or four farmers struck him down,
and one of the blows rendered him
senseless. Before lie came to was
free Of ropes and gag', and we had him
nicely bound.
over beyond the pasture a farmer
and his hands were rking up hay.
Little Blue Eyes" only eight years
old, had wandered Off after stmwber-
ries and had fortunately witnessed
part of Raleigh's proceedings. She had
hurried back to liar father and tod
him that ~ man was all tied up ont
there, and he had returned with her
to the fence. Understanding the sit
uation. he and his men bad moved
around so as to secure an advantage,
and Raleigh's capture was the result.
When the rascal found his senses lie
was terribly taken back, and cursed
enough for whole Flanders army.
We took him back to Grafton, aud
when last saw him he WAS OH his
way to the penitentiay to serve sell
tence offitteen years.
I4le mortgage was lifted, after all,
and the gift which Law & Law sent
little Katie Gray kept her IN dresses
for many year. Our FtreSide Friend.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-09-06


Probably no country in Europe has
advanced so rapidly in the last ten
years as Ireland, and this is seen in the
tone Of general cheertllness in the
dwellings, dress. and general c0ndi-
ton Of the people. Industrial habits
have sprung ap, tie spirit Of progress
in the industries is more active than
at any time in the century there las
been an increase Of material comforts
for the poor. and the practice of early
marriages lrls been checked. Ireland
is not rich compared with England. or
even Scotland, hut its poverty consists
in the absence OF great wealth rather
than in the presence of great misery.
While paupcrs in England are rs one
to twenty-three, they are in Ireland
only as one to seventy-t0Gr.
Nor are the Irish ignorant. The
system Of national education Is bear
ing fruit, and the level Of knowledge
is quite as hig! as it is in England.
Indeed. Mr.. Lecky thinks that one Of
the most alarming features Of disloy-
atty is Its close connection with edu-
cation. Cheap publications 90 every
where. There has been marked de-
cline in out-ot-door sports. fairs, and
other boi,terons gatherings, u great
change III public amusenellts those
who once sought their pleasure in the
eXcitements Of the fair and the market,
now gather in groups at the public
houses and listen to the reading of
Fenian newspapers. Mr.. Thackelay
would now find less of those ragged
and devil-may-care groups OF indie
pendent beggars, who footed it lightly
on the turf to the cry of a cracked
violin and the encouragement Of ''Step
ont, Miss Judy"
The local government OF Ireland
presents marked contrast to the polit-
ical condition Of the country. Public
institutions are nowhere better manag-
ed; the police and the poor-law adj
miEistrtion are very efficient; and
this is shown by the decrease in pau
perism. By a wise enforcement of
the law for vaccination, ireland has
escaped the smallpox epidemic Of
England. In the matter Of prison-re-
form, Ireland leads the world, and
England is only meeting with any sue
cess in the treatment of criminals as
she adopts the Irish methods. The
rcformatory system established in Ire
land reforms the greater portion Of
convicts, and 1t has had marked in
fuence In the diminution of crime,
and the security of life and property.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-09-06
TT VILE DELIGHT TIEE MANY

10 know thar in ;he stubborn contest for
superiority III samples OF work, 1T the great
Northern Ohio Fair, their fiNorite hHs
carried or the two great premiums The
Medal for best six specimens machine
work, and t,c Diploma for hes, enlhroid-
cry. A,thc grral competition WAS In these
two classes. il viii he seen that ihc VIII
sons victory is complete. We knew this
would he so: il could not he otherwise.
There is no ,alktn9 down the fact that the
New Wilson il he best Family sewing
Machine now manufactured capable Of
doing the best work on any kind Of goods,
under all circumstances.
This award Of the highest premium
should mt9 will silence the tAlk OF that
large caiss Of sewing machine men who
haze made this machine the ohircl Of thcir
special enmity, simply because it is Il mod-
crate priced machine amp uaderSells lhuig
expensive ones.
60 and sce the Pmmiun New Wilson
Sewing Machine, the best in the world,
now on exhibition nj snow & Ro0s Arr
Gallery, 10 First street, Portland, Oregon,
and remember you ean buy this piVmnm
machine tor $50.
E-l5 Agents wanted.
MINER & PEARSON.
July 10, 1916
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-09-06

A Yamhip gifE, bent OH a life Of
shame, has given the local editors Of
Portland a chance tospread themselves.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-09-06
GIVE WE A CAIN,
Fruit Trees, Grape Vines, &c.

THE UNDERSIGNED INVITES THK
Il attention of the p ,blic 10 his large and
complete stock of
APPLE,
PEAR.
PLUM.
lTIEppy
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-09-06
CHERRY

Also, GRAPE VI Es hest in the state:
Ornamental .TlSes, Shrubs, Plants, Cur
rants, G00seberrits, Strawberries, Roses.
Ilahlins and Bulbs, which viii be sold -
low ~ flrst-class stock can he afforded.
Nov. 9S-l2v4 @-. j, A, MILLARD,
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-09-06
PI.ANOS-ORGANS,

ITALLET, DAVIS & CO.'S PIANOS
Ill haze been selected by The Executive
Committee of the Worlds Jubilee as he
Hest Pianos. No other Piano VIII 10
used.
Connecticut western news., 1872-06-07

Norfolk.
 Business continues dull here and we have heard of no particularly large sales since our last The weather continues cold Have had frost every morning the past week how is that for June? ?...... We notice many improvements through town: MT. F. B. Porter is building beautiful and sub- stantial fence around his residence; M-. G. P. Thompson, who lives opposite, has also improved the appearance of his place by a new fence. The foundations of Dr. Welchs new barn are completed and are pretty much ready for the carpenters. l understand he contemplates extensive re- pairs and improvements in his residence also......Decoration day passed off very quietly here. When one sees how very little attention is given in Norfolk to those brave ones who did die for their country, it makes him, Especially if he served, , very glad that he didn't die for his country, and should another similar chance occur, you wont find many "old vets" taking the chances. I suppose though that neglect and misrepresentation of services rendered, is harder for the living to bear than the dead, as of course it don't trouble them much, and after all they are all the better off, for long ere this they have solved the mystery of the great unknown.
 SEET SE-BEA.
Connecticut western news., 1872-06-07
ClAapfMville.
ACITIzKN.


 Miss Angie Scovlle sailed for Europe, May 18th, on pleasure tour...... Our school was nearly broken up by the report that scarlet fever was abroad among the schol- ars, but the report fortunately. proved un- true......There has been chopped on the James T. Ball farm, during the past win ter, $500 cords of wood. This job was under the management of Mir. Lewis Ash man, whose skill as collier is freely &C., knowledged. It is now being rapidly haul ed together, and numerous pits are already fred......The Shoddy company of Hammer town, while removing an old wheel, found a shaft of wrought iron, which is supposed to have been manufactured on Mt. Riga nearly 100 years ago......The monotony of this quiet rural village has been seriously disturbed by sort of free love scandal, which for accuracy of the reports, appears to be worthy of some attention. I fully agree with you MT. Editor, about the idea of not publishing neighborhood quarrels or scandals, but this particular case seems to require little special attention, and a slight ventilation in the NEWS, will no doubt gave a salutary influence. Being in. clined to mercy, will not at this writing mention names, but would say that the par ties will find it for their interest to give no further occasion for the use of the pen of your correspondent, in their particular cases. My machine ground out couple of verses of poetry, but have concluded to hold them over, thinking perhaps it may not be necessary to use them. DIxI.
Connecticut western news., 1872-06-07
STATE NEWS.

The President has nominated Joseph S.. Deming for postmaster of Norwich.
 Phe body of Adam Geer, of Westerly, who left home on May 18th, was found in the cove near Stonington on Sunday.
 The Meriden Commandery Knight Tenn plars are going to make an excursion to New Brunswick. They leave June 10th.
 The selectmen of Haddam are to be tried at the next term of the Superior Court, charged with depriving several freemen of that town of the right to vote.
 A needle one and half inches long was taken from the back of MT. O. s. Chaffee, of Mansfield, the other day, which the sur. geon said had been in his body fifty years.
 The Rev. Dr. Phelps, of New Haven, has been granted three months leave of absense by his church, and proposes to take trip in Europe. He will sail June 9th.
 The annual meeting of the association of of officers of the Conn. National Guard will meet in New Haven on the second Wednesday in June, when an election o1 officers will take place.
 The trial of Luther G. Riggs, editor and proprietor of the Meriden Recorder, on charges of libel upon Charles Parker, o1 Meriden, was commenced Monday in the Superior Court at New Haven.
Connecticut western news., 1872-06-07
OBITUARY.
James Gordon Bennett.


 James Gordon Bennett, founder of the New York Herald, died at his residence in New York, Saturday, at 5:3o D. m., at the age of 72. He had been ill for some days, and his demise since Thursday had been hourly expected. Bennett was bornat New Mill Keith, in Banffshire, Scotland, of French Catholic percentage, and received a thorough education at the hands of the Jes- uits in Roman Catholic seminary in Aber- deen, being intended for the priesthood He is said to have been romantic and sen- timental youth, genial and enthusiastic, and withal thoughtful boy, often misunder- stood, but not often mistrusted. He ad- mired the writings of Sir Walter Scott and Lord Byron, and at later peried, of Wal pole and Leigh Hunt. But the work of all others which seemed to exert the greatest influence on his life was an autobiography of Franklin, which he read when seven teen years of age. That inspired him with the idea of working his own way through the world, and full of this thought he left Scotland for America with empty pockets.
 Acting under sudden impulse, he em- parked with youthful companion, in April, 1919, and arrived in Halifax, with but scanty pecuniary resources, betook him. self to the occupation of teaching for the sake of a ivlihood. He was led to this employment by necessity rather than incli- nation, and after brief experience of an- noyances left Halifax for Portland, and soon made his way to Boston. This was in the autumn of 1919, and making the &C., quaintance of MT. William Wells, an En- glish gentleman, at the head of the distin- guished publishing house of Wells and Lil- ley, he obtained the situation of proof reader in that establishment. During the presidential canvass of 1928, he was devoted to the interests of Gen. Jackson, residing at W ashington as correspondent of the En- qatSrer. After the fusion of that journal
Connecticut western news., 1872-06-07
West Cornwall.

West Cornwall.
 May 29th, Geo. Van Alstyne, (colored) was brought before M. A. Nickerson on the charge of unlawfully fishing in Cream Hill Lake, and was fined one dollar and costs. May 3Oth, " One-eyed Cummings" for the same offense was fined the same amount, May 31st, "Len. Lane was served in the same style. There are more to come i; serves them right and we hope that every person caught will be dealt with in the same manner. Parties on Cream Hill have taken great pains to stock the lake with bass, and fishing is prohibited by law for three years, and then everybody can fish unmolested. Till that time expires, no one has any right to 6sh......Decoration day was observed in the usual manner, by strew- ing flowers on the graves of the noble dead, who fought and died for their country. The custom is highly commendable and ought to be carefully observed. When IS Deacon Pratt going to SaratogaP What does the N. Y. Herald say to sending 8 special correspondent up here, to interview the Deacon, and ascertain when he is going, and thereby relieve the anxious minds of the inquisitive. "Mr. Somebody" made the remark that the Deacon will not go as long as gypsum is found in Nova Scotia, and COWS give milk" ......" Lawyer War ner" and ' 'Crandall the smokist," common ced bass fishing June 1st. Their efforts were rewarded by the taking of one very small bass......" Capt. Cole" says he will launch his boat early in June, and then look out for bag bass and lots of them, for Ben. is an "expert fishist."
 NuF CEp
Connecticut western news., 1872-06-07
Death of William G. COe, Esq, of
 WiMstede


 William G. Coe, Esq.,, of Winsted, died at his residence in that place Friday after noon after severe illness of three or four months. MT. Coe was the secretary of the Connecticut Western railroad company, having held that position since the organize ton of the company. He was one of the early friends of the enterprise, and was quite active in the preliminary measures necessary to insure its success. He was a jealous worker for the company's interest during the construction of the road, and We believe contracted the disease which result ed in his death from exposure during last winter while attending upon some business upon the newly opened road. MT. Coe seemed in robust health up to the time of the exposure we speak of. None of the friends rejoiced more at it's successful com pletion than he, or had higher hopes for its future. He was taken sick soon after the removal of the company's office from Win sted to this city, and was spending most of his time at the office here when the disease came upon him.
 Mir. Coe was forty-two years old. He studied law in early life, and we believe commenced it's practice in New Britain, where he married his present wife. He was afterward concerned in manufacturing there, and removed to Winsted fifteen or sixteen years ago to take position in a manufacturing concern in that place. Since the organization of the Connecticut Vest ern railroad company, however, he has de- voted himself wholly to his duties in that corporation.
 He took lively interest in political af- fairs, and was an earnest supporter of re- publican principles. For many years he was one of the republican town committee of Winchester, and in 1865 represented that town in the legislature, taking prom inent position in the house, and being as- signed 10 the important place of chairman of the committee on interpretations. He was we'll known in political circles in the state, was delegate to the Chicago con- yention in 1868, and among his political as we'll as business acquaintances had many warm personal friends. He was of gen. iel disposition, fond of social companion ship, and always took lively interest in the business and social affairs of the con- munity in which he lived. He was na- tive of Winsted, where his father, Jehiel Coe, now resides. He has two brothers connected with the Equitable life insurance company, and Spencer w., member of one of the largest dry goods firms in that city.-Hartord Courant.
 As testimonial of respect for MT. Coe, the locomotives and cars of the Conn. Western road are draped in mourning, being tastily trimmed with white and black ribbons. On the headlight of the locomo, tive City of Hartford" are the initial let. ters of MT. Goes name, viz.: w. G. C., cut in white having black background, the design being original with MT. John Cogswell, the baggagemaster of that train, and is not only very appropriate, but an exhibition of good taste.
Connecticut western news., 1872-06-07
Falls Village.

Falls Village.
 The recent rains have frightened things considerably in our busy village, and the cyops which sages prophesied failure, are in a very promising condition. ....Our mer- chants are all taking the hint from other towns, and are getting in new goods, and business is comparatively thriving. ...... The dwelling houses in Amesville, the property of the H. R. R., are being painted by John s. Judd, and thus far present 0 favorable appearance......Ou new physician, James K. Averill, has rented the tenement owned by Wm. H. Dean and intends soon to be fairly settled...... What nice balmy nights to sso5aag 0n tue gate, I wonder whether they are snepro0ed by our young people. At any rate we hear somebody go by whistling at an hour when |" churchyards yawn," most every Sunday night. The residents near the depot are greatly disturbed by the incessant praying of infant bovines, alias calves. think it quite probable that this open air concert, which occurs every Mon day evening and Tuesday morning, will soon be stopped, as hear many threats concerning the nuisance. SRLAH.