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Connecticut western news., 1878-02-07
Club Life in New York.


 It would not be much of calamity if club life in New York was broken up altogether, says an exchange. Its in- huence upon young men IS in many cases decidedly bad. There are hundreds of young men in New York city who have plenty of money to spend which they never earned, and ths value of which they consequently do not understand. Their fathers or some other relatives lett them fortunes, and they think of nothing 8 young men turn to the club as offering exactly what they want. There they meet others of the same class, and @ lie of idleness and dissipation begins. Gard playing is, of course, one of the ways employed to kill time, and passion for gambling is often contracted that lasts through life. If the play is merely for pastime, perhaps no harm would come of it, but instead of that it is always for money and sometimes for large amounts. Spruce young fellows who haunt the club room windows in the afternoon, with boutoniors on their coats, and stare through eye-g glasses at the passers by, and especially at ladies, frequently slt up all night in the club card rooms playing for money. They are exact counter parts, as to make up, of the London snobs whom Thackeray took delight in satirizlng, and they try to ape their Lon don prototypes in manner and style oa conversation. Having nothing to do bfs kill time, of course they ss oke and drirk to excess, and many Of them are. utterly ruined physically when they should be Tn the prime of manhood. The Sun asked some time ago whether it would be matter for regret if every club house in New York was burned down, and do not doubt that many parents ask the same question. It is certain that club life ,demoralizes and destroys a, great many young men, i who, but m for it's at. fractions, might possibly be of some use in the world. ..--
Connecticut western news., 1878-02-07
ss--t -trf 7 Ezt.t.t 544t3 l.. s .At. A New Labor Party Organizing.

q The Baltimore Ssss says: Since the labor strikes of last summer, quiet.but concerted efforts have. been in progress in various portions of the country for the organization of labor party, with a view to the exercise of a controlling in- fuence in national politics. This new organization has not as yet, with per, haps two exceptions, included any DOT tion of the Southern States within the sphere of it's operations, which have been principally directed to the apopulous States of the West, Pennsylvania, and the large manufacturing districts of the East. This week a secret conference of the leaders has been held in Washing ton, winch lasted: two days. Strong eff forts have been made to prevent the dis closure of the proceedings, but it is learned that arrangements have been perfected for daily secret report of the action of Senators and members on all Legislation affecting, or supposed to af- feet, the interests of the laboring classes. This information will be used when the time comes for making nominations for Congress, as the purpose is in all Con gressional districts, where the new par ty has completed it's organization, to nominate a ticket of their own, if they do not deem it to their advantage to en. dorse the nominee of either of the polti. cal parties. ;@'T'f '.24vI afH @-.F .
 One of the members of the conference says that the organization now numbers in Pennsylvania, by actual enumeration
 15O, 900 voters, which he says will ena
 ble them to dictate their own terms 1T both State and national politics, and he IS confident that the representatives ot the labor element will at least hold tho balance of power in the next House.
Connecticut western news., 1878-02-07
Lady Killers.

A correspondent of the Cincinnati
 Commercial says: "A curious study is the consideration of the kind of men who fascinate women. l have known a man, fellow with the head and halr of 8 tramp, and the dress of doctor with g lean practice, q person who wriggled like snake when he walked and had a olammy hand, yet this person was per feet lady killer. One girl was betrothed to him for three years, and then he tilted her for new flame. The new love af- fair ended with a tragedy, for when in turn he shook the new love of, the rest less, grief stricken girl ended her troubles forever in aneighboring river. There were other women who loved the fellow almost as desperately, although they consoled themselves more easily"
Connecticut western news., 1878-02-07
'' TAKING AND CITING.

Who gives and hides the giving hand,
 Nor counts on favor, fame or praise,ro9 ei ,. 1T, Shall find his smallest gifts outweighsT !, The burden of the sea and land f.,.. ,.,,, :. Who gives to whom has nought been given, O - -- His gift in need, though small, iDdeedd
 As is the grass blades wind-blown seed, ., Is large as earth and rich as heaven. -I 4Gb'tfaEfH -C4l9iiJ nA-NliIL
 Forget it not, oh, mas to whom .,,f, ,.,.,,,,
 A gift shall fall while yet'on earth; 7, Yes, even to thy seven fold birth H. ' N. Recall 1t in the lives to come. odI-hiZs
 Who broods above wrong in thought
 Sins much; but greater sin is his
 Who, fed and clothed with kindnesses, Shalrcomt thoIhoiy aims: az uehghtTrd1 '' ., Who dsrcs to curse the hands that bless n
 Shall know of sin tho deadhest cost "
 The patience of the heaven is lost 'oa 2 2 Beholding mah's .unthankfulness.! iHi. .a' s e.-. 'i9sGIT rcgI LU& E3g 2U!Ti2 .9'G L. hiu . For he who breaks all laws may still o..t.,-
 In Sivam's mercy be forgiven; ,,,-,.~ - But none can save in earth or heaven
 The wretch who answers good with III. o.., .a '...t ,t.,. ly. JOHN G WHITTIER, 2 is
Connecticut western news., 1878-02-07
Am I to Blame ?

"Am I to blame, mother ?" asked Q young lad the other day, who had joined 8 temperance society His father and mother and brothers seemed to be dis pleased with him. After a long silence the boy broke forth, "Am I to blame, mother? Sister Mary has married a drunken husband who abuses her every day sister Susan's husband was intem- perate and has gone off and left and you are obliged to take her. home and take care of her children. Brother James comes home every night drunk 1; and be- cause I have io1ned the cold water army, and you are likely to have one sober per son 2r!i in the family, you are scolding me, Am m lto to blame, h,ll mother ?" :, ,..goIr Gs..a
 The mother, overcome py the, argu-- ment of her child, replied, "You are right, my boy. May God bless you, and help you to keep your good resolution.
Connecticut western news., 1878-02-07
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 Method in His Madness.

A good story is told of the late Com. Rollins. He~ once sailed with Com modoro who frequently insulted officers, making apologies necessary. And this is the story : Upon one occasion MT. Rollins was the victim, and, being sent for to the Commodore's cabin to receive the needed apology, he said tothe young officer :: fI am man of a very passion ate nature, and have treated you as I should not have done, and now wish to apologize" 'Hollins replied ''I, ,@too, am passionate man but Inoticey Con- modore, that never get into apassion with my superior oficers-always with those beneath me-"
Connecticut western news., 1878-02-07
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 Sufferings of the Soldiers.

The London Globe alleges, on the au- thority ,7 of Russian, newspapers, that typhus prevails among the Russian troops in the Caucasus and Armenia to such an extent that it might be called a plague. ,..
 The, Central Committee of the Red Crescent Society telegraphs from Con
 stantinople an appeal to all kindred com mittees of the Red Cross, all benevolent institutions and all kind hearted men of all countries. It says that considerable number of wounded soldiers are hocking into Constantinople from all parts of the country. Nearly c1500oO refugees, vic tims of the war, flying from the scenelof military operations, deprived of all means of existence and almost naked,
 constitute situation which, considering the Limited resources of the Red Cres- cent Society, might end in disaster-in a general calamity. Special correspon- dents of the London newspapers also continue to give details of the immense distress prevailing. They aythat small pox and typhus have commenced among the refugees, and efforts are making to send them to Asia. It is apprehended that the +increased population of Con- stantinople will occasion d scarcity of provisions, unless there is some special effort from without to replenish the stores. Eight thousand refugees arrived in the capital in one day. It is impossi- ble for all to find shelter Many are huddled in open sheds, knee deep in mud and water The wholesale exodus from Roumelia is unabated E
Connecticut western news., 1878-02-07
From Death to Life.

The late MT. Schrack, of Philadelphia 'iP recovering rapidly and is now consid- cred out of danger. Last September he had a terrible attack of hemorrhage of the. lungs, and for weeks and months he has been atdeath'sIdoor. On Saturday theleft side of his body was paralyzed, He- lost his hearing, his sight failed him, and hefwas convlAced that his last hour. was at hand. On Sunday morning his fingers were cold, his sight was gone, his stomach was unframed, his throat was closed, cramp followed, and at last he
 died. At 71o'clock crape was hung on the door ;, the neighbors said, "Poor MT
 achrack has gone at last r, An, under
 taker WAS summoned, and the melan-r lcholy news was announced to the Sun
 day School teachers in the Old Swedes' Church. Meanwhile. the, corpse was
 quiet ; the limbs were rigid the lips swere purple and there was g blue mark
 around, the mouth 8 hand mirror placed over the mouth was unclouded and the undertaken said that the gentleman was
 undoubtedly dead. fl. About II o'clock
 the body was stripped, and preparations were made for washing it., A, neighbor undertook to lift the corpse from the bed
 when to his consternation, feeble groan
 was heard. The, late Mr.-Schrack had come to life. Blankets, hot water, rub ping and brandy hastened his return to consciousness, and he is now on the high
 road to health: In describing his. sen
 sations during the trance he remarked
 to a reporter of the Philadelphia Tinaes:
 " My; first feeling was falling down a great height, and then found myself ia g valley; l walked on, until I came to Q
 dark, black riyer,, at sight of which !, shuddered and feared. Before me and F nd
 beyond the, river was a black cloud, Others were walking over the river, and
 although dreaded it, something urged
 me on, and I felt that had to go with the others. As I got nearer the dark cloud it became bright and beautiful,
 and, expanding, it opened and disclosed
 the most beautiful sight II saw great
 temple and a great thronea + saw my
 little boy who was drowned two years ago, and my other dead child. Isaw my dead wife but could not touch them
 I saw people whom I had almost forgot ten. l. I saw my old gIssy-haired grand
 father, who died when Ioswas but two
 years old There were many whom I
 looked for, but did not seethem. Then
 the vision began receding, and I never
 can describe the terrible disappointment felt when found myself in bed"
Connecticut western news., 1878-02-07
LLFE'S CHANGE.

In death, our friends are but removed from
 10 sight, .p.,F 6s-a.., {, ,.e ...s 2. .1 .ra q Waiting the coming of eternal light; t. ,.,. For when the parting scenes on earth are OCT, We hope to meet upon a brighter shore.
 Thisis the charm of human life on earth :; . Without1it, all were chaos from our birth; Form would then be but the breathless clay, And care but little how life passed away. And when he feels he has a soul to save, '~ It guides his actions on this side the grave; And while it comforts, still, 1t leaves strange
 fears, - -..... Which seldom lessen by the lapse of years; For cen the aged, amid the worlds strife, Are still eontented with the present life,
 And faborsn not ts learn their destined fate, "a Orssolye the secret of the future state. Yeehe's not happiest latest feels the blow, Whoseaeyes have wept OCT many friends laid For as they pass away he dies in part l,5elgt Till chord by chord is severed from the heart j; Then nature shows her part is nearly done, For man is slow to own his race is run;
 StiH ling ring on,l he clings to partial derth,' Till dying, all he can resign is '' breath.'' g
 f. r5stfi..sst{ e -Y-ANDREw EADIE. .
Connecticut western news., 1878-02-07
Is the World Growing Colder?

A curious theory of the future fate of the world is being discussed by Q Swedish paper. The question2is whether recent and long continued observations do hotpoint to the advent of 0. second
 glacial period, when the fair countries
 now basking iA the fostering warmth of q tropical sun will ultimately give way to the perennial frost and snow of the Polar regions. The researches of geelo-' gists have proved the existence of Green
 land and other Arctic land of fossil palms and other tropical plants which show that these regions were formerly covered with & rich vegetation which only equal rtorial elimes can now produce. Then
 came the great Ice Age, which buried this vegetation beneath the mantle of
 cold which still prevails in the Polar ex-
 tremities of the earth. Is this kingdom
 of ice and snow again extending It's way
 toward the Equator ?, From the Ant
 arctic circle we have no data which SUD-
 ply an answer to the question but it is asserted that the climate of Norway,
 Sweden and Iceland is annually becom-
 ing more severe. Great masses of ice
 are frequently observed by nayigators in a far more southerly position during
 the summer months ill the Atlantic than
 was the case a few years ago ;; and the effect of these icebefgs is to materially
 reduce the temperature of Scandinavia
 and Iceland. The latter island is. suffer
 ing So severely that corn no longer ripens there, and the inhabitants. in fear of ap- proaching famine and still colder climate are eimigrating to North America" The r influence 0f the Gulf Stream oh the eli mate of Norway, which has been not less
 marked than its effects Oh the coasts Of
 Ireland and Scotland, is being effaced by
 the intensity of 'the cold brought by the masses of ice which it is for the Gulf | Stream to carry toward the Eastern
 side of the North Atlantic. This extra | ordinary cold appears to be rather of periodical occurrence than of gradually and annually increasing intensity, and our Swedish contempora appears to
 have forgotten 2, that the, existence of
 larger quantities of ice than usual in the
 Atlantic rather points to a recent period
 of stormy but hot weather in 3 the Polar
 regions than to an unusual intensity and
 extension of the reign, of Pola- cold.
 Still the phenomenon is of great interest and importance, and deserves careful at UonI1On. -,5tg nj ,tsi., ,tfry,-. .-.rrss
Connecticut western news., 1878-02-07

after what seemed an age of agonizing dread, the door opened and Uncle Dick came forth, and went straight to Edith. v ''God is, good to us, my child your father will live. 9 .'' '.' '''. '' e Edith threw herself sobbing on his breast.
 ai 70, MT. Polwhele, how can I ever thank you for your noble, generous"
 When I'm dryer, my dear, If you don't mind putting it off little. I be- gin to realize that I'm slightly damp, and think it might be as well. to put on a few dry clothes. You shall tell me all about it at dinner, my child and, gen tly touching her forehead with his lips, he made his escape. '5 Meanwhile, though. the rescued man had given to the experienced eye of the doctor the welcome promise of life, there was much still to do to win him back to conscious existence. Still the resources of skill and science were applied with unremitting energy and after g while the watchers were rewarded by the pa tient opening his eyes and saying, in a feeble voice: A'" '' u z7 'H "Dick, dear Dick Where's Dick ] want to speak to Dick" Y .8 - 7 ''.'' .' r g*t '4a y*H *tH* ?" a*|''t y What took place at that interview be- tween the two old friends, so long sev- cred, none knew save themselves, but when some hours later we gathered round the well ll-spread board, Philip Ire fusis and his daughter sat on either hand of our generous host. <'.t' '.'' '''' 4 And surely such a dinner never was chronicled. Pen and ink would fail me to tell how the two ancient friends, warmed into youth again under the sun shine of love renewed, .yied with each other who should best recall the memory of youthful pranks and genial recollec- tions of happy boyish days. And how Uncle Dick, sitting with Edith's little hand in his, and stroking her silken hair, told her what gay young dog her father was in those merry days j. and Sir Philip, not to be behindhand, recounted daring exploits and hairbreadth scapes of which Uncle Dick had been the hero. And how Cousin Howard, seated on the other side of Edith, artfully got posses sion of her disengaged hand; and how their respective fathers cheerily smiled approval. And how, as all too, soon, the clock struck twelve, Richard Polwhele stood up, and, hand in hand with, his old friend, trohed out, in a deep rich voice, the good old song of "Auld Lang Syne." @ s.....9' '.'......'..', ... '' Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
 And never brought to min ??
 s Should auld acquaintance be forgot, :. If Ro And days O adld lang syue?r. !7 7. Il And how,9 when, the song was ended, dear old Parson Pentreath, always an honored guest at this Christmas festival, folded his hands, and, with tears in his happy eyes, said :' .sos =sz .. -.@t-.l
 "For these and all His other mercies, God give us grateful hearts" '.,- n And with all our hearts we said
 D "Amen. ."-L London Society | .g. st
Connecticut western news., 1878-02-07
Ha-e Horrors s.,r Of War.

The horrors of war are described with ghastly realism in some "Side Notes from an Artists Sketch book in the London Dolly News. On the first morning of the year the correspondent set outfrom Fratestif for Putenieu in Rou- mania. Afar off a long, dark line nov ing caterpillarsfashion broke the horizon It was column. of Turkish prisoners marching -the men who once kept the flower of the Russian army at bay around Plevna. Half-starved, almost dead with fatigue and severe cold, many with fever burning in their eyes-mere stalking bones and foul rags-came the brave troops who made the fame of Osman Pasha. Thousands of birds of prey whiiled round and settled in front and rear,. always following this grin, pro cession like sharks round doomed ship. A, few yards further on lay, half covered with snow, a nude body of another dead Turk, stripped by his companions for the little warmth of. the rags he wore. A crow had settled on his clenched hand, and the dogs were sinking round their victim. At night star and the crescent moon, the only signs in the clear sky, shine brilliantly. There is the ominons black line vending up the valley more wretched prisoners, footsore and weary, with their cadaverous faces and ice-laden boards. A halt is made ct the little bridge, to dole out to each their frozen loaf of bread. A few poor fellows throw themselves down on the snow and fer vently pray after their fashion. How the heavens, with the bright symbols of their faith gittering on the frosted snow and on their misery, seem to mock these poor Turks :! ....
Connecticut western news., 1878-02-07

CHICAGO TRADE.-The branch of trade
 in Chicago in which there were most failures last year was that covering the hardware, stove, iron and brass business, in which the failures numbered thirty one. Next ins order came the liquor trade with twenty-nine failures, real estate with twenty-seven, groceries and teas with twenty-elght commission busf- ness with twenty three, and banking with fourteen, The largest amount. of indebtedness was that of the real estate
 dealers, $S, 843, ,612 next came the banks and bankers, with $s, ,692, 1889. b t ','... '
Connecticut western news., 1878-02-07
Whisky Did It.

|" I took the pledge. said an old man, (" at the foot of the gallows where saw a man hung. The Sheriff took out his watch and said, " If you have anything to say speak now, for you have only five minutes to live The young mvn burst into tears and, said T had only one little brother. He had beautiful blue eyes and aaxen hair. and I loved him. But one day.I got drunk, and comlng home found him gathering berries in the garden, and became angry without cause and killed him with 8 rake. Whisky has done 1t ;. it has ruined me. I have but one word to say-never, never, never touch anything that is Intoxicating '''
Connecticut western news., 1878-02-07

WANTED TO D1E.-A touching story is told of Miss Mary MoCarger, who was killed by the disaster at Tariffville. A few years ago she was engaged, to be married, and the preparations for the wedding were going on apace. Sudden ly her lover was stricken with fatal dis ease, and the devoted girl went, to, the bedside and took care of him until he was called away. | A few days before the railroad accident she. remarked to one of her friends that she was tired of living and waiting for the end, and longing for the time when she could rejoin her lover.
Connecticut western news., 1878-02-07

! SCENE AT AN IRISH BANK.-Lord
 Squander- O7erdrawn,, MT. O'Hagah :? Why, I cast up the pass book myself, and it showed over 3 thousand in my favor! MT. O'Hagan-Ah, me lord, it's a thrifiing mistake ye've made; ye'ye cast the year of ourhord into the ponuinh's
 Troth, it's rowling in riches we'd all be
 if we could only discount Annie Dominy !!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-28
TO LET.
Valuable Real Estate For Sale

Lot of Land on the corner of State and Greer
Streets in Augusta, containing one and oHe-1ourtt
acres, two hundred and thirty feet Safe, AN,
one hundred and forty on Green st. Terms Ca. h
Juy6-ttd q. &. NOSE. lj7 Water ST.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-28
HallOWeIl Post Once.

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAILS.
Western Mail arrives daily, Sundays excepted,
81 3.39 and 8 90 p. NJ. closes ut | 40 A. NJ. and
for the night Pullman train at p. NJ.
Eastern Mail arrives daily Sundays excepted,
at 5.57 ana ll.55 A. NJ. closes at 3.2O and s
Pm
Litch6eld Mail arrives on Tuesdays Thursdays,
and Saturdays, at 10 A. NJ; closes Sundays
Tuesdays and THURSDAYS at Z. NJ.
Office Hours from 80 A. NJ. to $50 P. NJ. As
no mail arrives on Sunday, the Office will remain
closed on that day. Mails made up on Sunday
evening for the Monday morning trains.
L. ROWELL, p. NJ.
Hsllowell, December, 1877.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-28
SALEM LEAD COMPANY.

Warranted PURE WHITE LEAD.-Well
known throughout New England as the WHIT
EST, FINEST and BEST.
LEAD TAPE, SIS in. wide, o reels for Cur
tain Sticks.
LEAD RIBBON, from IL to 8 inches
wide on reels for Builders.
LEAD PIPE, of any size or thickness
At the lowest market Prices for goods Of equal
quality. FRANCIS BROWN,
Enthusiastically Treasurer, Salem Mass.