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The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1877-09-26
How a Diamond was Lost and Found.

We have personal friend who is
large diamond importer in New York.
Some time since two of the wealthiest
and most reputable ladies in the city
called at his place of business to make
purchase of gem. The importer waited
upon them himself. After they had gone
very valuable diamond was missed. 1t
could not be found anywhere but it
would not do to charge or even suspect
the ladies of having stolen it. After
every nook and Granny in the room and
every possible hiding place had been
examined and the search given up, our
friend sat down and charged the stone
over to the account of profit and loss. 1t
must have walked off alone or desolved
itself into its original elements. Some
ten days afterward our friend, carelessly
placing his hand ia the side pocket Of
his coat, found the truant safely reposing
in it. He must have accidently placed
it there himself. For ten days he had
been carrying around in the loosest pos
sible manner little bit of carbon worth
80, 500 and had neither lost it by accident
or theft.-Troy Times.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1877-09-26

A monk of the Benedictine monastery
at Raygern, between Brunn and Vienna.
is self-taught mechanician and artist
He has recently completed mechanical
curiosity in the shape of self moving
terrestrial globe, which the Acaden1y
describes in detail. A combination of
wheels gives it a motion similar to that
of the earth, and when once set going it
will revolve for three weeks. At the
north pole of the axis are dial-plates on
which the days and months are indi-
Gated, and over these is a smaller globe,
by means of which the motion of the
earth around the sun is exhibited. The
larger globe sets the smaller one in mo-
ton by the agency of twelve wheels.
The construction of the mechanism took
more than ten years Of patient applica-
ton, and was only completed after num-
erous experiments. AS regards geo.
graphical details, the map en- the globe
is carefully drawn, and shows all the
latest discoveries. The steamer routes,
railway and telegraph lines, the heights
of mountains and the depths of the
ocean are all distinctly shown.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1877-09-26
Words OF Wisdom.

Everything gre't is not always good,
but all good things are great.
The best government is that which
teaches self government.
The felicities of mankind are strength
ened by the counsels Of the good.
The best judges of pleasure are the
best judges of virtue.
Calamity is often q whip to virtue and
a spur to a great mind.
Many consider as truth what is merely
error sanctified by age,
Common sense is very noticeable only
when it is not eclipsed by uncommon
sense.
He is certainly very shrewd who has
prospered without obtaining reputation
for shrewdness.
A fool has many disadvantages-he
cannot indulge in the luxury of making
a fool of himself. ,... .-.
If what has been done is not always
rewarded-what has been left undone is
seldom recognized.
Wit is educated humor, chastising in
tentionally. Humor, ingenious wit, re-
proving unwittingly.
Thoughts are digested impressions,
and are vigorous or feeble, according to
the condition of the mental stomach.
Plenty and indigence depend upon the
opinion every one has of them and
riches, no more than glory or health,
have no more beauty or pleasure than
their possessor is pleased to lend them.
Honors soften fatigue. 1t is easier
riding in a gilded and embossed saddle.
Atlas, while he sustains the world upon
his shoulders, is himself sustained by
the admiration which his feat excites.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1877-09-26
The Children.

"Isn't it always 50 ?" exclaimed a
mother, in despairing tones. "Can you
ever get child to show off when you
wish it to ?"
And there sat,,her qbdurate toddler,
outwardly serene, in its enjoyment of a
candy bribe, but all ahame with inward
determination not to sing Bobby
Shafter.' He simply represents ga
large and growing class of the COM
munity," as the newspapers say ; and SO
his case is worthy of consideration. He's
the average child, and we may oil learn
lesson from him, for the benefit Of the
present race of little ones.
We can resolve that all precocious
development is hurtful; premature
ability, premature politeness. prema-
ture goodness, even! Heaven shield
them all from aught that will stiffen them
too soon into little men and women
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1877-09-26
An Industrious Singer.

A well-known opera tenor of this city,
says Jennie June, writing from New
York to the Baltimore american, de-
votes his time when not engaged pro-
fessionally to the making of exquisite
little carvings in wood. His home,
which is modest but very comfortable
one, is made charming by quaint de-
vices, all of his own contriving by little
gems brought from abroad, set up in
frames of his own making, and curious
antiques, displayed on brackets of his
own designing. His life is full of labor,
but of the mostopposite description. and
few of the thousands who see the dash
ing singer, his fancy suits of velvets and
lace, or know him as the Woodworking
professor, would recognize the quiet,
gentle-minded man who, in his few mo-
ments of spare time, cuts delicate de-
signs on fragments Of wood or goes off
with his pretty wife on long walks in the
country to find food for original ideas.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1877-09-26
Pipe Smoking In Turkey.

1t is not an uncommon thing to see a
Turk smoke from sixty to eighty pipes
daily. The pipe is the indispensable
companion Of the Turk in every occupa-
ton, how earnest and important soever
it may be. In the Supreme Porte, in
the Ministerial Council, where the
Turkish grandees debate regarding the
welfare of their fatherland the question
was once discussed, whether, during the
consideration of State affairs. the
tschibuktschis (pipe-bearers) should not
be excluded. Great was the difference
OF opinions long was the contest be-
tween the yearning of the palate and the
sense of propriety; till at last was vic
torious the sentiment of some corpulent
members. who ,hYagLt that u would be
wrong to reject ignominiously the old
custom, and that the blameless tschi-
buktschis must be permitted, as before,
to enter the chamber and give the need
full attention to the pipes. And vet all
the members knew very well that this
resolution was pregnant with mischief
and danger, for the cunning servants,
while busy with the pipes, snatch up
with quick ear many secret Of State,
and before even the Sultan and the off.
cial world have any knowledge of the
decisions of the Supreme Council, many
weighty debates and DEGREES have al
ready (through the pipe-bearers) been
divulged. Consequently, the tsehl-
buktschi is, next to the servant of the
harem, the most valuable reporter whom
Journalists and ambassadorial dragomans
can find. Tobacco and pipes are not
merely the distinctive tokens of the diff
ferent ranks A muschir (marshaD
would think it altogether unsuitable to
smoke with pipe shorter than two ellis,
while the handicraftsman, or the official
of lower order, would be deemed pre-
sumptuous if his pipe-stem transcended
the measure of that habitual with his
class. The grandees in contact or con-
trast with man of low degree, can
parade his pipe to its full length but
the man of low degree, modestly thrust
ing aside or coneealing his instrument,
must not show more of it than the mouth
piece which he holds in his hand The
Pasha can, like the chimney of steamer,
throw forth clouds of smoke, but the
subordinate must only allow small
circles of smoke, light as zephyrs, to
flow from his lips, and he must SO con.
trive that the smoke does not go in front
Of him, bnt turns backwards. In the
nggaeuca Of o. gEfmlae pot ~tq, s"onisO-iu
sign of respect a son is likewise expected |
to show to his father and well-trained |
and well-mannered son is regarded who,
spite of the repeated request of his
father, refuses to smoke.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1877-09-26
The Age Of Trees.

The longevity OF various trees has been
stated to be in round numbers, as fol-
lows Deciduous cypress, 5000 years ;
boabab tree of Senegal, 5000 dragons
blood tree, 1000 years; yew, 5000 ;
cedar of Lebanon, 5000; olive, $500
oak, 1900; orange, 1900; Oriental
plane, 1900 cabbage palm. 700; lime,
800 ivy, 600 ash, 400 cocoanut palm,
800 date palm, 800; larch, 300; pear,
800 apple, 200 years. The Brazil vine
palm, arrives at the age of 15O years
the Scotch fir gets its growth in about
100 years, and the balm of Gilead in
about fifty years.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1877-09-26
Indian Atrocities.

A correspondent with Gen. Howard
writes that the wounded were fearfully
tortured and mutilated by the Nez
Perces squaws on the Big Hole battle
ground. The soldiers had taken the
Indian village, but being overpowered by
numbers they were obliged to fall back
and fight their way to position on the
side of the mountain which the enemy
had already taken possession of. They
had desperate encounter but carried
the point, and Immediately dug trenches
with their trowel bayonets. In the
meantime the wounded had been left on
the bottom bp the creek, and while the
bucks set fire to the grass and tried to
burn the little band of soldiers out of
their trenches, the squaws mangled and
tortured the poor fellows who were still
alive but unable to help themselves.
Can Can hardly be -reaI1zedApy ahy 'vfle' ultac-
customed to tales of savage barbarity.
They heated their camas-hooks red-hot
and then thrust them into the bodies Of
the wounded; mangled them in every
conceivable manner and slowly tortured
them to death in ways known only to red
fends. Early in the action a bugler,
mere boy, was wounded in both legs.
One of his comrades carried him off the
field and then returned to the fight, the
bugler saying that he would rest there
few minutes and then try and walk off
safety. The Indians got possession of
the creek and bottom land, the squaws
discovered, mutilated him and burned
both eyes out. The boys sufferings can
be imagined, and death was certainly a
welcome relief to him.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1877-09-26
H1DE PARK, VT. WEDNESDAY,, SEPTEMBER 26 1877

Kitchen Consolation.
By ELEANOR EGaLEsroN.
Oh ! this baking and brewing
This boiling and stewing.
ana washing Of dishes three times in dayl
The griddle-cakes turning,
The skimming for churning,
Ihe setting Of tables and clearing away
What is it but WEAKNESS.
Work without cheerfulness,
Inc same round Of labor, day after day
I'd rather be painting,
Or sewing, or braiding,
Or spending my time in pleasanter way
Thus my fancy kept dreaming
Ger the hot dishes steaming,
And wondering why must kitchen fire tend,
I'LL an angels low Whispering
Compelled me to listen.
And taught me these household discomforts 10
mend
Is your work not the Oldest
The usefulest, noblest-
In ministering daily to the life God has given ?
II the work is unceasing
OF washing and sweeping,
Remember that order is the first law of heaven.
Pray, what gives more pleasure
Than well-seasoned dinner
When tastefully served on the family board
Thank God you can labor
Can knead mix and flavor,
And draw pleasant meals from the farmers
rich hoard
What heartsome delight
Atmorn or at night,
When the family gathers for chat and good
cheer
Then should you be complaining
OF work unavailing,
That brings joy to the loved one each day in
the wear?
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1877-09-26
A Rhode Island woman who died +

A Rhode Island woman who died re-
Gently expressed dying wish that she
should not be buried or placed in tomb.
Her husband consequently built stone
cottage on the shore of Narragansett
Bay which on the outside is exactly like
an ordinary dwelling, in the cellar of
which her body is kept. The building
has but one room, which is fitted up
with the furniture the pair had in their
parlor when first married, and the sur
viving members Of the family now pass
an hour or so there in devotions each
Sunday.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1877-09-26

A man who uses his tongue too much
is apt to use his hands to little. Great
professors are not often great doers
Life is not long enough TO permit us to
become proficient in two different di-
rections.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1877-09-26

" Well, l give in. She's a match for
me! Really Graeey pride that Wife,
scare up your fattest turkey, and I'll 60
and bring them home to dinner"
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1877-09-26
a AMERICAN HOUSE,

I F. KELLEY, Proprietor,
- Hyde Park, Vt.
Having rented the American Hottl and closed the
Union House to the public, we are now prepared to
take good care of the patrons Of both houses, and
hope to give satisfaction to all.
J. f. KELLEY.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1877-09-26
HENDEE g. FISK,

GEO. W. HENDEE. H. C. FISK
A TTORNEYS AT LAW,
n Morrisvile, vt.
Mr.. Fisk's connection with the Patent office at
Washington for the past few years will enable him
procure Patents speedily, and he believes, to the
entire satisfaction of the appl cant. Several valu-
able Inventions for sale on easy terms.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1877-09-26

9E- If you want to make good BUTTER, get one
OF H. G. Bald iu's Patent Cream Coolers which, to-
geher with Cream Strainer, keep constantly on
hand. r" q.
Call and learn our prices, which are much re-
duced especially on MIX Pans. No trouble to
Show you what we have on hard.
Repairing done to order, and all Work warranted.
HENRY LEONARD.
CAMBRIDGE Bono, VT.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1877-09-26
COME AND SEE

IF WE CANNOT MAKE A TRADE. 1 HAVE
Stoves, full Line of Tin, Copper,
Sheet Iron and Hollow Ware.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1877-09-26
NILES g. THORP.
n. C. LAM PHEP
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A TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW, AND
IA SOLICITOR AND MASTER IN CHANoERY,
Once IN American Hotel Hyde Park.
After Nav let, Fridays and Saturdays of each week
at North Hyde Park
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1877-09-26
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The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1877-09-26

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The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1877-12-06
Belfast.

Another one of our old residents is gone. Old
''Mother Simpson" died Nov. OH, very suddenly.
She was a worthy member Of the N. f. church.
Her husband, who has been dead some years, used
to carry the mail from Hnlsboro to Belfast.
stated some time ago that a great many per-
sons have become insane in this part Of the coun-
ty along the county line between Adams and High
land, and must now record another, Catherine
Grifiths. see by the Census Of 1870 that there
we're 3, ,4s2 insane persons in the United States
males s,2I9, females Ig2l3, or 1924 more females
than males. In Ohio there were 3, 1872 insane.
So far as 1 am informed, our schools are all do
ing well this winter and teachers trying their best
to give satisfaction.
Our churches are preparing 10 commence their
protrncted meetings. For the past year there have
been fewer additions to our churches than for
many years past.
On the 25th of November, old Mother Jane Nat
thews died. She was near S. years old, and very
active for her age. She was only sick about one
week. She was good woman, always pleasant,
kind, and ready 10 lend helping hand to the
needy. In years gone by she has fed and spoken
words of encouragement to hundreds Of fugitive
slaves, travelling on he underground railroad" )"
She was worthy member of the Presbyterian
church, and has gone to her reward. Sc was a
sister Of the late Andrew Baskins, formerly Rep
rcsentative of this county. FLORA.
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The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1877-12-06
Sfrausburg.

Our Sabbath School closed Nov. is, 1917, to re-
open next Spring.
The Baptist congregation of the Bells Run
church have called Rev. 5. Lindsey their pastor
and We think they have been fortunate in their
selection.
Our school is being taught by Mr.. Galliet. Al
though he has not had as much experience as
some teachers, we can truly say that he is doing
exceedingly well.
Mr.. Pinkney Robinson is teaching the first term
in the fine new school house in the hourishing lit
tie village Of "striugtown"-so called by its in
habitants.
Mr.. James Marconnett, a young gentleman OF our
village. was married a few weeks ago to Miss Kate
Mirnerv. bv the Rev Mr.. Tole. The happy pair
took bridal trip to Lexington, where they spent
few days with relatives and friends. On return
ing. thev were welcomed by many Of their friends
and relatives. who had assembled at "Jim's'
home. Previous TO dinner the company were en-
tertained with instrumental music by Joseph Mar
connett. Among the guests present were George
Chauvev and wife, Fred. Miguery and WIFE l. G.
Marconnett and wife, Fred. DruhOt and WIFE, Mr.
Charles Miguery, Miss Josie Chauvey and Miss
Mary Euverard The day was pleasantly spent
and we trust they in whose honor VIC were assem-
bled, may lead a long and happy life. ROSE.
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,.MourNtown.

Old winte. put in his a7p.arluce on last Thurs
| day In old-fashioned style. The winds blew and
"cracked their checks, # showed furiously, and
then frOze hard. making OvercOats aud big fires in
demand. Having a big WOO pile handy, we I'LL
ed up the old fire place, tapped fresh barrel Of
cider aud were happy.
We are getting tired waiting for the Engineers to
set the grade stakes, so We can commence build
ing the c. & N. r. W. Diehl and Riley commenC-
ed on the big woods northwest Of town this morn
ing. (Dec 3d) with Is hands, cutting and grubbing
timber off the track. They expect to clear q half
mile this week; so hurry up the Engineers. We
want to finish before Spring.
The C. s. E. road has been crowded with "biz"
lately The past week they put on an extra freight
train.
Hogs are going off lively at $3.50 to 1890, mostly
well fatted. Pigs and shoats plenty. Corn, and
none to spare. Farmers are pretty well done husk-
ing.
Health Of neighbOrhnOd good.
We have to note the death Of another old Pho
neer. Joseph He!sley diedat his residence near
Mourytown, on Friday, 3Oth, aged 81 yesrs He
came to this county with his stepfathcT, Henry
Surber, from Virginia, when a small BOY; and came
to Cincinnati when It was a small village. I have
heard him say they were offered land in that viciu-
isy at 81. q per acre. They settled on Whiteoak,
where he remained till his death, with the excep-
ton OF about six months in Illinois.
In his younger days Mr.. Hslsley was prominent
man in the Methodist and the L. Brethren
churches. He lived respected by all; died in the
faith of the Gospel, aud was buried in the Fen
wick Cemetery, near town, on Saturday, Dec. LIST.
Thus one by one they "cross the River
G. r.
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Columbus has a new narrow gauge
railroad project in view. It is to
build line eastward over the old
National Road to Wheeling, and
ultimately extend it to Baltimore or
some other Atlantic seaport. The
farmers along the line of the Nation
al road are reported to be strongly
in favor of the project. Should this
road be built by the time the Colum-
bus and Maysvi'Ie R. W. gets to
Columbus, freight shipped over that
line can 90 from Columbus without
breaking bulk. It seems probable
that the cheapness Of the narrow
gauge roads, and the ease with
which they can be built, will ulti-
mateIy cause them to be extended
all over the country, East, West,
North and South, to the great ad
vantage of the people at large.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1877-12-06
a AProgressiye School Book

Ridpath's U. S. History for schools,
which we took occasion to commend
to our readers, on its first publica
ton last year, has Just been render
ed still more valuable by the issue
ofa new edition, in which the histO-
ry is brought down to the present
time, including a description Of the
Centennial Exhibition, the Sioux
War, the Inauguration Of President
HAYES, and the great Railroad Strike
of last summer. No better proof Of
the great superiority Of this over
other School Histories Of our coun-
trv. need be adduced, than the fact,
that though published only a year, it
has already found its way into $500
schools in Ohio. It's low price, only
s115 for a book of $50 pages, is an
other recommendation. We heart
iTv commend the work to the atten-
ton of teachers, boards of education,
parents and others interested in our
schools. Published by Jones Bros,
I4I and 143 Race street. Cincinnati.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1877-12-06
Police Court.

The following persons arrested on
Saturday, were arraigned in the
Police Court on Sunday morning,
and their cases disposed of:
John Hastings, drunk and disor
derIy, fined So and costs, and three
bottles of whisky confscated, which
were found on his person.
W. c. McConnaughey, same charge,
same fine and costs, and minus one
pint whisky.
Mr.. Huston, same charge, and
same fine.
Chas, Ballard, same charge, and
fined same amount.
Mayor Stevenson, on Friday, sen
fenced Chas. Wiles and Chas. Allen
to three days in the calaboose for
raising a disturbance at the Reading
Room, and resisting the ianitor,
MIR. Dutfey, when he attempted to
put them out. Several other boys
were involved in the scraps, but were
not arrested. Allen and Wiles were
released on Saturday evening. It is
to be hoped this will be a warning
to other boys, to behave themselves
properly when visiting the Reading
Room.
Ed. Jones, a boy of about Is, was
arrested on Sunday evening for
swearing and trying to raise a fight
on the streets, but was released by
the Mayor after several hours impris-
onment, with a caution not to be
guilty of another misdemeanor.