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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1878-08-08
VOLUME XVIII.

decreased. both in fftqaeaey and ietvor,
becoming very tatr and rcry cold toward
the close o. lhe period nc complained
oI lte alteration in her ieoliuEs, witch
sbo deuicd 10 wofds and proved by be-
basior In TIVE or three weeks more be
started fer Chicago to ascertain The esase
Of her rcvolutou, sud reaching his drstl.
nation went 10 tie ho,cl where she was
staying, went directly to her room,
cutofed, found her talking pleasantly 10
man, who appeared 70 be quite Il home,
bat whom he bad never seen before The
husband begsu upbraidiug bis vile,
when The stranger demanded, by What
right do you lhas address ibis LADY, nY
the right OF husband, was the response
That right Is reserved tor me, sir, am
her husband Your fer how long pray
For three mouths Aud for six years.
Both spoke the truth The second mar.
riage, as may be inferred, had been
made after an irregular divorce; The wo-
man having discovered that she liked the
man present IN Chicago much better
than she liked the man absent 10 CAiiior.
MIA The two licgcs talked royolsers,
death aud graveyards for while; but
after growing cool, resolved not TO make
fools Of themselves. The woman frankly
owned that she preferred No 2, wheroup.
on No. expressed satisfaction sonsibly
iett her to her new found felicity bought
ticket for home; departed on the morn.
ing train, leaving note for her, saying
that be would trouble her no farther, and
do bis utmost never 10 meet her again.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1878-08-08
THE WORST or II.

Several years before his death, Mr..
Webster started Off from Marshfeld on
trouting expedition to Sandwich, aneigh-
boring town Of Cape Cod. On approach
ing the fine stream be alighted from bis
wagon, and just then he met the owner
Of the farm through which the stream
ran.
Good morning, says Webster, is here
any trout here?
Well, says TIE farmer, some people
fish here, but don't know what they do
get
III throw my line in, says Webster,
and see what there IS.
Webster walked the banks ofthe stream
trying his luck, and the old farmer fol-
lowed him. Soon Webster remarked
You have some bog on your farm?
Yes, says the farmer, that ain't the
worst of II.
Fishing still further along, Webster
says:
You seem to have plenty OF mosquitoes
herel
Yes, be replied, that amt the worst Of
it.
Webster still kept on throwing bis line
into the deep poole, and then said
You have plenty Of briers herel
Yes, said the farmer, and that amt the
worst IL.
Mr.. Webster, getting somewhat dis
couraged in bot August day, bitten by
mosquitoes, scratched by briers, and not
raising single fish, dropped bis rod and
said
l. do not believe that there is any trout
here.
And that amt the worst Of #, says the
farmer
Wen, said Mr. Webster, ! should Ike
10 know what Is The worst Of III
There never was any here said the
farmer.
Mr. Webster enjoyed the joke, and
often told Il to bis particular friends
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1878-08-08

made awtal work Sir, bat co Gods MGR
cy. I'm trembling set over the way hc
came down for ~, and Il never think q
L without my heart Jumping foF my
throat Nobody asked me 70 siga The
pledge, bot wanted my same there.
0ae such night On the road has turned
me sgainst intoxicating drinks, and now
that I've got this red ribbon On ] can talk
70 tie boys with better face. Tom IS
rayiug, as told you, aud tbc doctors say
be'l never get his reason agaln. Good.
uighl, sir,-my train goes 10 ten minutes
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1878-08-08

a queer Story comes from the West,
whence 50 many queer stories come The
wife Of merchant In san Francisco,
finding some six months ago, that the
climate Of the Pacific coast did not agree
with her, AZ her laugs were rather dell
cate, decided to yisil her felatlyes III
Chicago, TO sec II the change would not
benedt her She weat overland, hef bus
band Remaining 10 California because be
was unable 10 leave bis bnsiueas. For
two months after her arrival she wrote
regularly aud aloctionately, declaring
her health was steadily Improving, and
that she hoped 70 join lin soen. For the
ne II three months Der letters steadily
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1878-08-08
A SINGULAR WOMAN.

Miss Emma Bartlett who died iu New
York recently, was one Of the queer
creatures Of ibis country She began
business in New York some years ago,
selling halter straps which were made for
her by a harness maker on the Bowery
At first he trusted Ter with one, which
she told bin she could sell. While
standing near livery stable fronting
Union Square, horse broke ils halter.
She asked the stable owner il he wanted
a new halter.sirap. lie said yes Then
she asked what be gave for halter-straps.
Ec told her, then she ran 10 a harness
shop; told the man she could sell one II
she bad Il. lie trusted her. She sold
the strap, returned to the shop with the
pay for ii. Then The man trusted ber
with three straps to go out and sell. She
disposed Of them Ia one afternoon,
and at night went to bis house aud paid
him for them The next day she sold
seven halter.straps, and paid for them as
before Tie third day she sold nine, and
paid for them. BY this time she bad
made and saved 81 70, which sum she In
vested 10 straps, which were soon sold.
She added TO her stock icw halters, and
in time q few brides, that she sold At DIFF
ierent stables she visited Thus she
worked her way Into good business,
and came 10 own before her death 3 har.
ness mauufactory 10 which she gave EN-.
ployment 10 one hundred persons She
was small woman, never weighing to
exceed ninety pounds. Her voice was
neither feminine or masculine, and she
hAd light beard, 80 that she shaved three
times a week What was more singular
was tbe fact that liquor never affected bsr
brain, though she drank Of Il whenever
customer would drink. She nsed 10
drink with her Customers, and thus drive
better bargains with them.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1878-08-08

II sielsted thar Western tourist, TO
whom an italian monk was showing .
eoaseeralsd lamp which had never gone
out during I've eeatnnss, gave The fame
decided puG, aud remarked with coo
complacency, Wei, guess It's oul now.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1878-08-08

Looking At thcm nsshes' Yes said thc
Professor, ] wonder whal they agef oh,
ITEMS bet sfhes they are throwing out
oi The ash.pits The Professor was nom
plassed ior moment then saying qalct.
H, Wei, well, live aud learu, he lapsod
into silence
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1878-08-08
SELLING
- IHK
INVALUABLE FIRE KINDLER
PAYS better than digging f1r Cola
SELLING

MY kEente h4ye kaFnetlines made Ga high ~ 80
IL cay. bYery family 4a some eniirs towns
even, ASxe bgHEht ans-- Ihsusanat ~ Iestanaa-
sKsls tph DiFlaaNs ffom ~ p2gfs = TIE CnloA
- years af Gss, With iAcrHaEing ara oserMAei1z-
ing sElss AEents wkEtea ~ every unooe zpieA
EoMn kuA Cuzniy Ia tie States hna Cau3aKs~
E4rrglGrs g4ytaR TAI particulars seat % call
kinalc9 seAi - 6uy eas NlrsiAe a. hscu1e -
Asent fsf % etEss. Agna3a receive theiF ter
fstNgy trss.
AA4Fess n SMITH,
DaNEf u, bAas.is N.s
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1878-08-08
TIS CANS, HEATERS

TVS CANS, HEATERS
sap Buckets. Rassia Ana Galvanized Iron Pane
A l. so
Tia Ware. Plain and stamped, Sheet Iron and
Copper WEfe, Coal Ho4s Stove Pipe, Corrogni
"a Elhsse
{ l. SO
Esss spoats, Tin Boohug, Pumps, Lead and
irun Pipe, Cast Iron noHss sinks, PLAZA and
Galvanized. Goods furnished 70 order.
jobs prcmpsiy attended 10 and weFk dcpe in .
Satisfactory manner Prices Gs low AZ any party
can Gaqrd tor tke sane quality and styls oi
goaas. Orders ~ mail wtlireesiFe immediAts
Atlsntior.
r. II. COOLIDGE.
ATlnRtaa. VI. skh. 20, 1878.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1878-08-08

The late Professor Heury was once sit
ting on the wharf si Rouse's Point,
dream.ly watching a Lake Cbsmplsin
steamer, when be happened to notice q
peculiar sparkle Of the waves near the
side Of the steamer. HE acute scientific
sense was 81 once on the alert for an In
vesiigation. a. be was watching the
flashes Of light, first upon one aide of The
steamer and then upon The other, Gus
toms inspector approached and asked (:
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1878-08-08

A coronef's verdict read thus The
deceased esfne 10 biz death by excessive
drinking, producing ap9plexy In tie
minds Of the Jury.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-10-03
ICoMMUEIcATED.

gMesws. Editors 1T is highly pro-
bable that the farmers OF this county and
of other portions Of our State have paid
for fertilizers, so called, more money
than would purchase FIVE times the in
gradients of any value at all, which is
contained in said high-named fertilizers.
We can see a difference in the crops
sometimes, but when the crops are sold
and the bills paid we discover that we
have been working for the fertilizing
man all the time and finding ourselves.
This shows what an enormous per cent.
these men charge for their stuff. The
lowest per cent. is probably not under
one hundred, whereas many by actual
ANALYSIS have received as high as from
go TO 500 per cent. profit. Under such
a condition of things the Sheriff must
come to see us sooner or later. The
farmers should do something 10 prevent
such disastrous results. But under the
persent system of secret manipulation,
leaving self-interest as the only guard
against fraud and deception, they are
perfectly helpless. A farmers pride
prompts him TO make his poor farm
bloom, and having nothing else to do IL
with, purchases .MagnEm BonWrl,
,'ErceisiOr," Eureka" "Ereeiien=a"
and other high-sounding names, with a
train of certificates as long as the tail ola
comet. His heart sinks within him
when he finds the big name has not pro-
duced any bloom at all, or if bloom
no fruit, and he as greatly puzzled when
the certificates of the Honorable Mr..
Jones or Smith state such different re-
suits from what the certificate he could
give, If called upon, would state. He
will never be called upon for anything
but his money.
or course some of these fertilizers
contain ingredients which are necessa-
~ for the production of crops, but their
manufacturers charge the farmer vast
deal more than the ingredients are worth
and hence the poor farmer who con-
tinues to deal In them must ultimately
be ruined. Now / do not wish to be
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-10-03


Wednesday, ash, the COzrt met. present,
Judges Nsgruder az1 Ford. The CAS- Of Cecil
and, wiE, vi fEs Sctool Beard, which vas
pending when wrwena % press last week, Was
given 70 The Jury. and The Jury after being out
short tine, reisrned verdict fer the plaintiffs
for S17s-sI. A rs0fioa sor a rev trial was made
and argued b. the coansei for the board, but
was Overaled by TIE Court. Crane sOr Paint
IFS Blakissone Cox desenaan's.
State ". Richard Beaten Indicted for as
s&nIt with intens 10 XIII. Tried before Jury
yerdict, nsa gusl4F, and prisoner discharged
Crane for State. Combs for prisoner.
Thursday, 7sth, Same v. John Hin. In
diesed sOF assault. Tried tesOre the Court
Guilty, and sentenced 70 pay Gne Of 81 and
cos.s, and 70 BE- confined in Jail for ten days
Crane sOr S,ass. Wilson and Camalier sOr Ira
verser.
Friday, SepsemheF, 37sh. w. A. Adams and
wife W. Mmtin While. AssumPsit &c. Tried
By Jury. The yury sfser being out short time
returned verdict for the Plaintiffs Sor $780,
Morgan and Wilson br Plaintiffs. Crane and
Blackstone for Defendant.
The Petit Jury was then discharged by the
Court after receiving very complimentary re-
marks from His Honor, Judge Ford, for their
prompt attendance and efficient discharge Of their
duties. fw
His Honor Jsaa siagradsr Ieft this evening
fnE hin L. ..~e.-~.-a~w-a.
The Cousk o. u but no business
nr.-..~.a...--- e.. ef.n v~,.tls. rwnu 4wmwumread
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-10-03

The ladies in the vicinity Of Milcstown propose
having a modern tournament ut the Giebe on
the 18th OF October Of fair If not, the first fair
day thereafter) for the benefit Of the yellow fe-
yer sufferers. To render it more attractive and
lend variety, they will introduce Eqrestriennes
who claim for that time only the privilege Of
browning their Eaighis, hoping the chivalric
sons Of st. Sary's will not object but aid all in
their ;ower aud cheer the laborS oflovely woman.
Riding to commence at p. m, after which sup
per and refreshments will be served. Entrance,
81. Supper and ball, so cts. each. Proceeds
to be deposited with the Treasurer, DR.. ID. G.
Burch.
Orator Mrs. F. ". Stone;
Chief Marshal, Miss NJ. J. Burch;
Ist asst do. Mrs. DIR. x. p. Blackstone;
End " do. Miss A. r. Burch;
Bird do. Mrs. Bette Code;
Herald, Mrs Josephine PlOwden;
Judges, Mrs. r. J. Cotton, Mrs. DR.. D. C..
Burch, Mrs. J. McwiIliams.
Invitations are extended to the sisters Of our
neighboring counties who will have a fine Op
portunity of displaying their grace and skill and
whose cooperation is earnestly solicited.
Committee of arrangements Mrs. C.. l.. Burch,
Mrs. Dr. W. S. Blackstone, Mrs. Mary Queen,
Miss Mary d. Burch,
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-10-03
THE

MOVEMENTS or CoSGREssToNAL
CATDipArEs.-Col. Crane, the Repub-
iican nominee for Congress, left here
On Monday evening last for Baltimore,
Intending, we learn, TO make cam
paign tour through the It'll ward and
The upper counties of the district before
bis return.
DR.. HenkIe, The Democratic nominee.
has commenced wOsk N The 18th ward
and is advertised TO speak at Prince
Frederick, Calvert county, on the 9Th
of October, instant. At q meeting in
the former place on Monday night last,
the DR.. deEned his position on the cur
rcncy issue. He advocated the retire
ment Of the bonds and national bank
notes and the substitution therefor Of
greenbacks or treasury notes. He an
nounced that he had always been in ia
vor Of the silver bill, had voted for il in
Congress and was now its supporter.
He iuTtherdecIaFed there was no Heedcf
a greenback party, the majority OF the
democratic party being greenbackers.
During the delivery OF hls speech, DR..
Henkle was frequently interrupted with
applause and at the conclusion Of his
address was cheered with great enthu-
sIasm.
In the meanwhile, what has become
of the proposed joint discussions be-
tween these candidates and whose fault
is il that they have been interrupted
since the Leonardtown meetings
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-10-03
TCoMMUNICATED.

JMessrs. Editors whilst popular
sentiment is being expressed against the
administration of school affairs, as ad.
minlstered by our county School Board,
and as the main question which should
command our attention, just at this
time, seems to have been overlooked
the late pro rata order of the School
Board-(passed atlts meeting OF 9Th Sep
TENDER, and after the teachers had gone
into the schools). should call forth the
lust criticism and condemnation Of an
enlightened people. / have deemed 1t
not out of place 10 set forth some Of the
bad effects which will naturally be the
out-growth OF the pro rata order as long
as it remains in force. The school law
makes il imperative that no one shall
receive certificate to teach in our pub
Inc schools that does not pass satisfactory
examination IN certain specified branch
es, unless graduate of the State Nor
NAL School or a respectable college, and
that the teacher must keep his school
open six hours each school day. The
mere fact that the teacher is in the
school is of itself sufficient that he holds
the required certificate to teach, and that
he has contracted toteach. Now. the all
important question arises, shall he be
paid reasonable salary for his servicess
Alas The School Board say, no. They
will keep him in doubt until the end of
his term or ''pay day." thereby dam
aging his credit. as / will in few briei
words show. 1t must be admitted that
the teacher is dependent upon his sala-
nv to meet his current expenses, and
that he must often use his credit TO the
amount and on the faith of said salary,
which was heretofore definitely known.
Well, under the pro rata order, bis sal
ary not being definite, his credit is
greatly damaged. For, when he goes
to his former landlord to obtain board
or to a merchant for the purpose of max
ing a purchase, he is told that, since
under the pro rata order-his salary be-
ing indefnite-and since, that This
salary is has only means OF liquidation,
he cannot be accommodated. Thus,
YOU see. Messrs. Editors, that the teach
er's credit is not only greatly, but Sc
riousIy damaged-fhat he Is being
driren from has profession to seek ea-
pIoyment elserhere, sckere justice is faiT-
~ acted out TO all. be they teachers orbe
they serfs.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-10-03

Prime Oysters.
We were the recipients few nights ago Of an
Invitation from tie proprietor Of Tucker Restau-
rant, in the basement OF Noores Hotel, to inspect
his establishment and test the quality Ofhis Oys-
tiers. The arrangements Of the place were found
to be admirable, and for the oysters these were
Of prime quality and prepared in Jim's best style
Persons prospecting for good roast or 9 nice
stew would do wen to give Tucker call. He
throws in an excellent cigar By way Of extra
measure.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-10-03
sssrss ana Tn Ysre.

The attention Of our readers - called 10 the
''oficiai order" issued by w. II. GIuek. 9e
North Gay Street, 10 befOund in another column.
GIuek manufactures the celebrated TSne' Coek,
which be claims is the leading cooking spPa-
ratus" Of the world lie has also other varieties
Of stoves which he Is selling at lowest prices for
cash. Also, all kinds Of Tia Ware at Sottom
,pminunuzma.mmau~~sSates than the same quality
Of article can be bought elsewhere. Give him a
call at 90, North Gay ST.. between the Bridge
and Front ST., Baltimore, Nd.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-10-03
Tournaments To Come Oh.

We would have our readers keep in miRd that
the Tournament ut Silver Springs, on the POto-
mac in the 18th district comes OF to-day. Be
sides the privilege Of bestowing crowns upon .
Queen and three Maids Of Honor, the successful
Knights will be entitled 10 Silver Cup, Bril-
die, whip and Spurs in the order named. Col.
r. johnson Cotton is the Orator Of the Day.
The Tournament In the sth district near the
Patuxent on the land Of Henry J. Carroll, Esqr.,
Il for the benefit Of st. Nicholas Church and
will come of on Tuesday next, the sth Of octo-
Der. The commendable object for which the en-
tertainment is to be given, added to the beauty
and music certain to be present and the pleasant
excitements of the tourney, will have the effect,
we predict, of attracting large Attendance
James II. Wilson Esqr., viii make the address.
Nor must the Ladies' Tournament in aid OF
the yellow fever sufferers at the South be neg
lec;ed. This will take placeat the Glebein the 9TH
election district on Wednesday, the 10th Of Dc
tober, instant A Tournament, with a com
plete lady outfit, orator and all, is sight worth
seeing. and we confess TO a strong curiosity to
know further about it. At any rate, if our busi-
ness engagements win permit, we shall make it
point to be present, or at least send up q repre-
sentative to report proceedings.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-10-03
pnhiie imrrrrsmsat.

Supl1S 4mPgSFe@SS@~ =.
We have been informed that petition signed
By their Honors, Judges Magruder and Ford,
the members Of the bar and Others, has been
fled uraying the Board Of County Commission
ers 10 make al SllDpFiEsioh for the purpose Of
remodelling the Interior Of the Court Room
A change is proposed to be made in the form OF
the bar and Jury platforms, and for better and
more comfortable arrangement for the seating Of
spectators and Others. It is proposed also to d.
vide the Court Room from the vesiibule by
partition near the pillars, into which ves'tbuie
the two stairways, leading from the Jury rooms,
viii be turned We have long seen the necessity
and even economy Of such change. Owing 70
the very imperfect acoustic arrangements OF the
Room, as il now Is, and TO the noise ofthe J9ries
going up and coming down the Eiairways, the bus
iness Of the Court is seriously imPeded. No com
fort is allowed n spectator, most Of the space In
the room being taken up with unnecessary rail-
ing. We hope that the proposed change viii
meet the approval Of the Board Of County Com
missioners, and that the same may be made 81
once. Nothing adds TO the credit ola county more
than the neat and substantial appearance OF its
public buildings
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-10-03
rersAs ,sn.s wsrsns. r..

The brser notice in the Otitsary columns Of
sO-fay's Bs~roR which records the death Of JaEaes
warinx. gr., win occasion sorrow in elFcies
wide removed from home and kindship, and no
where. beyond these limits. yin il be DEEPER aod
sineerer than amoag his old var comparisons
II was In the last throes Of the expiring COufsd-
eraey that the writer made the acquAiutanoe q
young waring and twas there helearned 10 ad-
mire his daring courage and 10 love bis frAnk
manners and generous character. The war over
with, Capt wsring located himself in his ma
tive county, and soon after, bis soldier impulses
Ted bin to connect himself with the cavalry arm
Of the State Guard, in which command he soon
rose TO the rank o. Major. A ten years ago, be
married and settled down 70 the bard toll Of
farm life and was thus engaged when death over
took him. Our daily walk Is amid mysteries,
and the mystery Of this taking oG, apparently 50
untimely. xe may not seek 10 fathOm, bot it 20
allowed The Irving, TO recall and keep kind Dsn-
cries Of the dead and sorrow at . new-mads grave
over broken ties.