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Result of a Descent Upon Gam
bling House.

The police sent spotter into the
gambling house, No. 81 South Fifth
street, Yesterday afternoon, and then
raided the place. Henry Wider, who was
dealing, passed the faro box to another
man, who tried to secret IT, The police
man, however, seized him and struggle
ensued for the possession OF the box
which eventually fell into tine officers
hands, though not until the top had been
tern loose. The box was taken to the
Central street station, and 1t WIS OF the
hog . variety, or the Kind used in deal
ing brace games. Sergeant Frnehte took
advantage OF its broken condition to in"
spect lis internal arrangements. In deal'
in0 faro the cAIds are put into a sii-
YER box, face upward, and are siip-
ned out one at a time through
ALT in the side. From an honestly
constructed box only one card can De
drawn out at time, but hog" box Is
90 constructed that the dealer can draw
one or two at a time as be llkfs,and thus
manipulate the game % that its amounts
to robbery. The machinery BY which
this il accomplished is very pretty ana
uerfect. This lever can be plainly seen
by one who takes the box in his hand,
hut its motion Ii 20 in6nitesimalIy hmail
that one would suppose it fixed immoy-
ably unless his attention were specially
/ directed to it. The side Of the box
through which the cards are taken IL
made false, and.between its two walls are
4 perfect little combination Of springs
and levers by which the slit can be
widened just enough to permit the pas
sage of two cards or narrowed to the
|, thickness Of ono card at viii. The ma
! chinery was admiTed BY 9 number Oh
9 reople who had often heard fabulous
! tales Of the insricacy Of such an aPPa-
! ratas Il Is chiefly notable for its per
feet simpIicity.-[st. Louis Republican
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A one-Legged railroad.

The one legged" railway now build
inp in the Bradford (Pa.) oil region is
attracting good deal of attention. The
construction Of the road is simple, rapid
and easy. On the hard ground logs six
feet long, and from foot aud hall to
two feet in diameter are placed az right
angles to the line, and from twelve to
fifteen feet apart, the distance varying
In these logs vertical sawed posts, our
teen BY fifteen and one-half inches, are
dovetailed and wedged. These verticals
vary in height, and by their length the
grade of the road is regulated. On the
ton of these verticals the horizontal
pieces to which the rails are spiked are
laid. with their ends squarely against
one another. These sleepers are ten
inches by fifteen and one.half in thick
ness. By proper arrangement OF YER
ticaI and horizontal pieces Of timber, the
t;mbers on which the rails are laid are
kept firmly IN position, ana t"o "VoueA
rails, three feet and half below the
ton of the iron rail, and twenty-five
inches apart, are spiked to The yertica
uosts. Across streams and the swampy
ground piles are driven. On this on'
rail 4 saddle-shaped car is mounted anc
supported by two wheels. double hanges
phe gondola car now mounted on tn
portiou Of the road completed is twenty
two feet long, nine feet wide, and weigh
over I, 900 pounds The ear Is double
decker, there being room Tor freight u
/ the bedy of the car and on each side 0
the saddle. Twenty two inches below
plane tangent to the upper wheels q
| the lowest point of their circumference
four smaller wheels are placed In hon
izontal position and in the same plane
their circum 'erences being twenty-tw
inches apart. TJese run against To
wooden guide.Taifs, and keep the car
position. The wheels are attached I
J standards connected with the iron iran1'
work of the car.
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The New Pope.


The Rome correspondent of the Lon
don Times. in letter 70 that journal,
speaks as follows Of Cardinal Pecci,
elected pope Pecci Is tall, with
a fne head, o high forehead, mar
rowing at the temples. long face
and straight features. He has large
mouth, a prominent chin, cheerful, open
countenance, and large, well.shaped ears
His face reminds one Of Consul VI, The
renowned minister of Plus VII. lie has
fine, sonorous voice, great dignity, even
austerity of manner in public life, but
priyately Il affectionste, unassuming,
seoiable and witty. As Uamerlengo, he
has been the head of that party which,
without formerly renouncing the right
of the holy see acknowledges the wisdom
Of submitting to the DEGREES Of Provi-
denoe and accepting what seem to be
irreyocably accomplished facts. The
general opinion Is that for learning, tact,
energy. dignity, amiahiity, real moral
worth and sincere piety, the sacred college
could not hnd more deserving pope
than Cardinal Pecci. AT Perugia he
followed the same policy recommended
| by the late Cardinal Riaris Storza Az
| Naples he advised good Catholics 10 ful-
en- their duties as oitizens at the munie,
| ipsl ana provincial elections, even when
the clerical press, protesting to interpret
much Of che vatican, enjolned the policy
o absaention. Cardinal Pecci spoke
With great spirit and energy sgainst the
nropossi for The removal of the conclavs
nom Rome, and other measures adyo'
Gated BY the reactionary party. d
ENJOYS the confidence and support Of th'
liberals. al least a reasonable majority q
them, of the sacred college, and plays tbs
same part AZ was sustained by Gafdina
GiTzi III the ooncIave Of 1916. Cardina
Teoei,s private iife at sll periods 4. abov'
reproach Ha his considerable literarl
tsiept, and hiss written PoetFy. 6
never had intercourse with the tnncfion
aries n the present italian government
bnt Ii esteemed by them all and tans
with whom the necessity Of his dnt,
J hginea him Ia contact are peFlectl
charmed with hinls
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Foreign Intelligence.

nis rumored in Japan that a nOtifca-
sloR win shortly be issued ordering the
adophen Of the foreign style of clothing
bY 81 officials ot Imperial or Govern.
nsnt appointment in dago tvaa and
depaftment Of the imperial household.
Isia likely that this order win also be
extended 70 ell government depaFt-
nsnk
II is stated on authority which cannot
y questioned that 100000 human
beings are now starving ia the famine
stricken provinces of north China, Imag.
nation fails4o cope with 70 gigantic d
calamity. THE London Times says we
eaHnot doubt that II the Chinese have
hand sheir way to America from tho
nnparatively prosperous eastern pro.
sinees By thousand, they win pour forth
IN myFiads from the famine stricken dis,
sTiets of the nsrth as soon as way i
opened 10 them. The Chinese difficulty
ny a'eedily become a greater menace TO
rs fatuFe Of the United States than ths
negrO difnculty was at its worst. Negro
immigration was never voluntary, and
eaased with the abolition of the slave
lsade while Il the Chinese tide begins Il
hov II force, it Is difficult to SEE whsr,
aaa when il win stDp.
Much aiarm has been created at Mos
ssw hS tie appearance Of the Siberia,
piasee. One day laundress at tht
university, Who wis suspected Of hayini
aled irem it, was subjected 10 4 post
laissra examination, with the resul
saas The snspioiosa al the authorItie
as confirmed. since tbpn psvera
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."Now, Johnny" says grandma, al
want you to sit still as Il mouse"
"Mouses don't sit still, grandma"
"A woman never SO fully realizes her
dependence upon man as when she
undertakes to sharpen lead pencil.
Ladies in favor of n second watri-
monial mortgage wear little punches of
violets on their dresses. A pretty con-
cell ana Significant dooign.
"What's honor?" asked FaIstatf.
That's easy. Any woman who sits
behind another woman in church can
tell what's on her in two minutes. a
.Ayoung Lady in Winrecome, Wis
consin, refused an offer of marriage
recently, on the ground that her father
was not able to support larger family.
Some wide awake fellow should jump at the chance
1 O build up fortune in selling ten plants,
Make his own imPoriatopa dh'ct from hong
When n taa fcver's started just send it Oolong-
Very soon the young ladies singing VIII no
s Dh, what q Rne catch what a splendid Bohce ~
1.-The bright lexicon of youth" in
which "there is no such word "a fail, )"
does not seem to be very popular
dictionary in the mercantile community
just now.
"Truth lies at the bottom Of we'll"
We have often verified this by looking
down into we'll and seeing Truths
honest countenance in the smooth waters.
Il Worcester Press.
The man with n stomach as uncom-
Portable as a tenement house will be glad
to learn that popcorn will cure dyspepsia.
1t don't take over five hundred or six
hundred bushels for the most stubborn
case.
Queen Victoria got tired of seeing
King Humbert 90 around With his stock
ings das Cling about his ankles, 20 she
conferred the order Of the garter on him.
And he's garter wear it, too, OF thereH
be muss.
"A movement ID on foot among the
church people of Chicago to lure the
youth Of that city from their wicked
ways, by establishing billiard and bow
ling alleys and shooting galleries under
Christian auspices.
"A lady that would please herself in
marrying was warned that her intended,
although good sort of man, was very
singular "Well," replied the lady,
"if he is very much unlike other men,
he is much more likely to be good
husband"
1t is related that once when pub
fisher said to the late Samuel Bowles,
al like your gumption as newspaper
man, but don't always agree with the
Republicans opinions" the editor an
awered: "Oh that's all right; don't
agree with them myself" His love O
} extreme simplicity and detestation OF al
display is illustrated in the remark made
to his family after it was apparent to hin
} that his death was near at hand and they
had enteied his room to take final leave
} of him: "Don't let US have any parade
now, nor hereafter"
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the United States in appointing to bigh
and 1ucratiye positions the corrupt
members Of the returisng boards, and
condemn tie acts Of federal officers in
attempting TO interfere with the rights
and powers of the state courts in the
prosecution OF these criminals,
That our senators and representatives
in congress be, and are hereby requested
to secure the passage of a law giving to
the soldiers of the Mexican war pension
similar to that now given to the soldiers
of the war of 1872.
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From Washington.

The officers Of the postoface depart.
meatestimate thal the revenues Of the
department. are now suffering not less
lhan quarter Of million dollars 4
month by Che food of stamps by post
nassgsa Ii small country Offices nc a
disouant for use in cities and towns.
The pestmastor at S. Louis alone shows
biz once is defrauded Of revenue 70 the
amount Of $4,000 per annum in this
80,
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A sweeter song than eer was sung
Ry poet, priest, or sHggsp
A song which thTO' nil Heaven has TunS
And down thTo' all the ages.
4 precious strain OF sweet accord,
A note of cheer from Christ our Lord
List a. IL vibratts fdll and free,
O ORrieving hart, Come unto Me"
. wise provision sweet command,
Vouehshfed the weak and weary;
A friend to find ON either hand,
A light to prospect dreaTy,
A friend who knows orr bitter need,
Ofsra1h oudeavor taking heed;
Who calls TO every soul opprest
"Come'uuto Ne, Ill give you rest"
"Csme unto Me-" Tho ways not long,
His hands are stretched TO meet thee;
Now still thy sohbrng list the song
Which everywhere shall greBt thee.
nero at His feet your burden lay,
Why m ath 1t bend another day,
Since one 20 loving calls TO thee
"On heavy laden, come 30 Ae?
A sweeter song than e'er was suing
BY poet. priest or Sages
A cong which thra' ali Heaven haS FunR
And down through all the ages.
How can we turn frGm such q strain,
Or longer wait to ease our palm
Oh draw us closer. Lord. that we
May And our sweetest rest in Thee.
- Eleanor Kirk.
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iother pefs6na hsvs sueeumbed y tie
same lnalady, which is more disastrous
than either amall.pox or cholera, and the
police are now taking energetic meas
ures to prevent the disease from spread
ing. 1t Is believed that the seeds of the
plague were brought from Tihis either
by Turkish prisoners or Russian in
vaiida.
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for John in intellect and soul. never,
in tHn sould help thinking that, II ]
had Fad q fair start with her, II IAfad
had her clothes, if I had had her brother
Tom, it might have--but ah--
OF all sad words OF tongue or pen,
The saddost are these ut might have BEEN"
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Heightened artists nowadays won't
.ate n subjects "lull isee' for the
rs.son that fuIlfront picture looks
awkward. strained and country Elsd.
The f,,lI.frout style OF posing a subject
: - ..iied y Chinese fashion" because fol-
uetty offanses 10 | hina the right or leu
ear is cut of, and the Chinese are always
y,articular to have bstk ears we'll displayed
n their photographs in order that theii!
friends may see that they have not fuf
tered the penalty of crime.
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Nerve is q grand thing il indicates
reserve fo,ce, and the man sbo can sit in
4 rocking.ehair and rock tack On the
small end Of dog Without fpringing 10
his feet and gasPing for breath, can con-
ouer the wegld II be tFies Il Burlington
Hawkeye.
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ong than eer was sung

CONS gNTo ME-,
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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-02-01
LunenbHrS.

At the annual meeting of the Con-
gregational Church .he following Off.
GERS we've elected for tile ensuing year:
Moderator and Pastors Clerk, Mark
Reed Committee for Church exer-
cises, L. N. Wright Treasurer, Mark
Reed; Committee for minister's sal
airy, Chas. W. King, w. {. Dodge
and g. 5. Balch; Examining commit
tee for the Pastor, Deacons and Bros.
G. w. King, Mark Reed and William
Chandler.
The lecture by DR.. II. A. Cutting,
on the Telephone last Saturday eve,
was success. His illustrations were
fine showing the electric light, also
various experiments in electricity,
and electro magnetism illustrating the
principles Of the telegraph and te]e-
phone, with general history and
minute description Of the latter. The
telephone was attached to a similar
instrument i'll his house. a dozen rods
away, and the words conveyed were
perfectly distinct, and audible to all
IN the Hall. When the ear was near
the instrument the voice of the indi-
vidual was SO clear and distinct, that
to those acquainted with the person
talking, his voice was as well known
as though they were conversing face
to face. This truly wonderful achieve
ment in science, was so wildly des-
crbed, and so fully shown by the act
ual workings Of the instrument that i,
was well understood by all. The
lecture closed with u just tribute OF
praise to the inventor and patentee,
Prof. A. G.. Bell, of Boston Uuiversi-
ty. We trust that many villages
during the winter may receive the
benefit of this lecture.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-02-01
New Hampshire.

George w. Burbank, an employe
of Clement & Co., of Gorham was
struck on the left temple by falling
tree on last Thursday. He is insensible,
and there is little hope of his recovery.
or the $4,000 who are entitled to vote
in New Hampshire it is estimated that
more than $4,000 do business and ha-
bitually reside outside Of the State.
Forty-ive liquor dealers Of Manches-
ter, have settled the indictments pen
ding against them by paving fine
of $50 and costs each. The remaining
cases will probably be settled the same
way.
The Boston and Maine Railroad,
who were found guilty at the Septem-
Der term of the supreme court held at
Dover, of causing the death of Mary
Dominique of Great Falls, have been
fined $4,000 with costs by Judge
Foster.
The Grand Lodge of Knights of Py-
thias holds its annual session at Man
chester, Thursday, Feb. Z.
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Maidstone.

The school in District No. 2 taught
by Mrs. II. III. Moulton closed Jan. 9
with an examination followed by q
literary entertainment. l would say
that too much praise cannot be be-
slowed upon those participating in
the exercises Of the day. The teach
er carried the classes through arith-
metic, Grammar, Bookkeeping and
other studies with great credit to her.
self and pupils, and but one general
exclamation from the many visitors
present, was, not q question missed
but all was answered correctly. The
rhetorical exercises were very inter
esting and instructive. This is Mrs
Moultons third term in this district
and the same credit for interest, en-
tire devotion to her work and fnal
success is due to her that has beer
given to her in the past. She is 6
teacher Of natural tact and great ex
pcrience combined, to render her {
mo lei teacher, and any district il
fortunate in getting her labors.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-02-01

Goddard drew a revolver aud shot at
him. Fortunately the ball struck Lam
bert's suspcnder button aud glanced
off without doing him any injury.
Goddard VAS arrested and though ut
tering creditable sentiments that he
''loyed the dog as he loved his hfe,..
and" would as soon die as have him
injured" the unfeeling officers locked
him up for trial.
The citizens of Bucksport are great
Is excited over the inhuman treatment
of little cir! by her uncle and aunt,
where she was living. the child's par
ents are both dead and she was taken
to the house OF her uncle who heat and
bruised her in a most brutal and
shocking manner. This treatment has
been carried to such an extent that
the citizens have taken charge of the
child and informed the couple that if
they did not leave tie town at once
they would tar and feather them.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-02-01
Maine.

About two years ago Ansel Stevens
OF Portland brought suit against the
Grand Trunk Railway Company for
injuries received while travelling on a
free pass. A verdict was rendered in
his favor and the company appealed to
the supreme Court at Washington.
A decision has now again been rem
dered in his favor for the full amount
claimed, with interest, amounting to
$4,000.
On the II inst. three and one
half years old child of Mr.. G.. O.Glea-
son, postmaster Of Mexico, Maine,
was amusing himself in his fathers
store by blowing beans from his
mouth, when he drew one down his TIL
roat, causing strangulation. His "a
Their instantly carried him into an ad-
joining room, where the little sufferer
exclaimed to his mother" Oh, mann
ma l don't want to die" and spoke no
more. Every effort was made to save
him, but he died within an hour
This sad event cast gloom through
out Mexico and the adjoining towns,
where Mr.. and Mrs. Gleason are uni
versally respected
There is one young hopeful in 8
Biddeford Maine, primary school
who stands good chance to go &c
Congress one of these days. One af.
ternoon he wanted to be excused, and
came to the teacher with tears in his
eyes and said his mother was dead and
he conldn't stay. Ofcourse the teacher
told him TO 60 at once, but j"st as he
was vanishing from the school roou
she called him and asked him when
his mother died. Four years age
ma'an," was the young urchin's reply
The teacher let him go, however, a'
a reward for his ingenuity.
Charles Lambert of Portland very
injudicously kicked the dog of JOIN
Goddard the other night after the lat
ter bad warned him not to, wh'reupo,
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Friday night TO show that they were
wrongfully used in the former deci-
sion. We are surprised.
SIGNS or TIE END or TUE woRLD.-
On the 25th inst. avful fears and
excitement was caused here and in
Northumberland on looking south
ward aud beholding large body Of
people approaching with animals and
carriages innumerable. indicating that
the destruction of the world had COM
menced further South, aud that this
throng were following the example OF
Noah, and were fleeing northward
hoping to save themselves and prop
erty from destruction, but as this
innumerable throng approached with
rapid speed, looking forward to the
place oil safety. A | fears we're dis
PEELED when it was discovered that it
it was a throng from Lancaster, with
horses and carriages without number,
fleeing to North Stafford TO have a
dance. Next morning the fears and
excitement being over, this throng
returned safely to the laid of their
nativity in sleepy condition, after
dreaming of seeing signs that all
worldly thing. were not yet coming
to all end.
The old Latin proverb asserts to us
this fact, which is corroborated by
our own experience :. sin the midst
of life, we are in DEATH" We form
plans, but Divine Providence has the
absolute control of them. And it
depends entirely on his decision,
whether they are ever carried out, or
not. We calculate as to the number
Of years in which we shall exist, on
this world; yet snch calculation is
vain, when we consider how transitory
and also how uncertain our life Is.
Death has no respect of persons The
king and the boggar; the patriarch
with hoary hair, and the fresh-faced
young infant, are all alike to him.
lie enters the palace of the million
aire, with the same inevitable power
with which he goes into the howell of
the pauper. 1t is not merely the old
man whose work is done, that death
removes; but he even takes from us
the young boy, whose mind is just
acquiring knowledge, and whose heart
is inspired with bright hopes of, flu
ture usefulness. Life is so mysteri-
GUS, that philosophers, and physicists
of all ages, have endeavored to ex-
plain it, but without success. Fa-
nous artists have depicted it in their
paintings; but they confessed that
they have not approached to doing it
justice. And ancient and modern
poets have sung Of it in verses which
will be immortal in human memory.
The only inspiration we can truly
possess, is the confident belief that
there really is life beyond the pres
ent one. And our chief aim should
be to prepare ourselves for it, and
likewise make others ready to enter it.
The HERALD has already announced
the sudden death by accident, of Den,
mis- c., the little sou OF II. S. Wash
burne of this town. He was an in
tellisent, apt, and highly promising
child. And in being bereaved of him
his parents feel heart-broken and des-
olate. Still. they are comforted by
remembering the Saviour's words
"Sutfer little children to come unto
me; for of such is the kingdom of
Heaven.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-02-01
Churches.

CHRIST CHURCH MISSloN.-Rcv. LOUIS
A. ARTHUR, Missionary in charge sunday
service at IL u. m, AMI p. m. service Tor
alta 80 p. IN. Saints DAYS service and address
II a. m. Fridays-Eveniugp prayer and al
dress, o. clock p. m
ST. TITUS MISSION IN THE WooDs.-Occas'
siOnal service by special appointment Reg
ular service on the first Sunday of each
month at O'Clock p. IN,
NEPH0DIST.-Rev. L. S. LOCKE, Pastor
Services At IL u. M, and p. m. Sabbath
school At IL IN. Seats free. All cordially IN
Vited.
ROMAN CATHOLIC.-Rev. FATHER MICH
AUD, Acting Pastor. Services on tue first
Ang third Sabbaths OF the month. at 10 =. M.
and d. IN. sabbath school at 2 p. M.