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Litchfield enquirer., 1879-03-20
New Preston.

Finally, the weather permitted, and Rev. Mr. Lancashre's lecture on Saratoga" was given last Wednesday night.
 -Evidences of internal life and activity be- gin to manifest themselves in the uprising of the natal spirit of increasing improvement which has always possessed our village. Wm. Hamlin has built for himself fine hennery and reshingled his barn, and Watson Cogs- we'll is putting up large barn, with Charles Northrop as the motive power on his land at Bee Brook also Win. Dougal. the pure color ist, man after Turner's own heart, is painting W. Burnham's new tenement house, which will shortly be ready for occupancy.
 Some men of big caliber have grown up, and gone forth from this village, but we cannot, as yet, boast of anything in the pedestrian line. We have no great walkist. But we have an embryo Ike Walton, Master Prime Wright, only seven years of age, who challenges the world to Outdo him in piscatorial feats. Las week Wednesday, he caught through he ict from Waramaug Lake, without help from anybody, bass which weighed 5! pounds Friday he caught another which tipped the balances at 1-16 pounds. He also caught 6 pickerel which weighed B pounds. Please state when and where and under what rules The international match shall take place, all competitors to be seven years oldl
 Frank Keeler has moved from H. NJ. Beiies' tenement house into the house with James A. Barney.
 The pupils at Upson's Seminary have a choice programme of literary exercises which will take place there, Thursday night, the sotb inst It is expected to be very pleasant af. fair.
 We were glad to see Dea. G. S. Humphrey at church again, Sunday. These influenza colds will compel the mos. active man to house himself for few days.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-03-20
Births.

In Liiohfeld March 17th. son to Mr and Mrs. A. H. Traver. ' ', - - @--'N 1
 In Huntsville Feb. 26 son to MT. and Mrs. w. l.. Willard. - " =
 ln Cornwall March Sth daughter to MT. and Mrs. A. l.. Miner,
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-03-20
M NHarr1ageS.

In Morris. March 18th. by the Rev. Edwin Leonard, Mir. Frederick L. Baldwin. of Tbom- aston, to Miss Martha E. Bradley of Bethle- hem
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Clubbing Rates.

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The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1879-01-17
Eeller's Second Sight Trick.

Robert Heller, whose life and death are
elsewhere described, will be remembered
for his second-sight trick more than for
anything else. That feature of his per-
formances, consisting of the description, by
a blindfolded woman on the stage, of arti-
cles touched by him in the audience, was
not new with him, but he carried it to a
greater degree of mystifcation than any Of
his predecessors. The late Mr.. Anderson
and his daughter used to do it cleverly, and
many others have tried it with more or less
success. The widest explanatory theories
have been grayely advanced, but it is alto
gether likely that the celebrated French
juggler, Robert Houdin, by whom the feat
was performed, gave in his autobiography
the correct solution. Houdin said that, by
a complex system of new meanings for let
tiers, syllables and words. he was able to
tell his confederate on the stage what the
articles were, while using language that to
audience conveyed no hidden intelligence.
That is to say, a language within lam
puage was constructed, so that the question,
. aWhat is this?' might mean, "This is .
gold ring with a stone" Il is easily con-
ceivable that man of Heller's quick intel
ligence could, in dozen years or more OF
constant practice. elaborate such system
to wonderful extent, and devise variations
like the touching of few previously ar
ranged articles without saying anything
that would mislead casual observer. One
point seemed to prove that he used Hou-
din's method He would never permit any
body but himself to put the questions to
the blindfolded woman.--Neso Fork Times.
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Hereditary Inehriety.

The following is from report of lec-
ture by the Hartford Times, which was de-
llvered upon this subject in that city by DIR.
B. N. Comings, of New Britain and was of
unusual interest. The doctor traced the
laws of hereditary and development through
the vegetable and animal kingdom up to
man, and said the indications were that a
perfect correspondence existed, and that
man was governed by similar laws, and
modified in characttI and structure by SIM
liar conditions. In disease the same things
existed. The doctrine of the sins of the
fathers being visited upon the third and
fourth generations vas clear every day, and
had literal meaning that was almost ter
rible. The consumptive, the insane, the
inebriated was, in many cases, bnt a repro
duction of the past-an epitome of the vices
and diseases Of parents. The diseased taint
was often apparent in early life, long before
inebriety broke out, and inebriety could be
prevented by judicious training end educa-
ton. We should have the largest sympa-
thy for men of this class, and should pre-
vide means to help them in asylums. They
require both mental and physical care, ana
need to be guarded fion temptation always
and at all times, Ths doctor gave some Of
the general principl which guided the
physician in the trea nent of this class, as
aertiDg that inebriats asylums were equally
essential in every community with insane
asylum, and that the time was coming
when many Of this es,sss Of persons would
be restored to lives Of usefulness that now
wens down from bad to worse and died Ii
victim Of their own and the ignorance Of
their friends.
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ELECTRIC PowDER-A Curious INyEN-
TIoN.-The Titusville Here7t publishes the
following: ga new and iru. royed mode of
planting telegraph poles has recently been
discovered and tried wit.l success ip this
city. The ground being staked off at dis
tances Of about 200 feet apart, a man starts
off with pocketful of four-ounce cartridges
containing the wonderful new explosive
known as electric POWDER and with
crowbar in his hand. A hole is punched
from four to five feet with the bar in d few
minutes, and a cartridge dropped to the
bottom with fuse and lighted with
match. The operator then walks to the
next stake, before reaching which a low,
dull thud is heard behind. hole about the
diameter of a flour barrel has been blown in
the ground to the depth of four or Ave feet,
and the work is folio we'd up by gang OF
men who plant the poles iu the holes thus
u1adie, fiji in with gravel aud earth and The
job is complete. It matters not what soil
is perforated with the bar, wet or dry, loan,
clay, gravel, slate or boulders (provided the
bar can be inserIed) the effect is the same.
A gang of four men, with the poles delivered
OF the ground-one man TO blast and three
to erect the poles and tramp tlem--will. put
up from 100 to $50 poles day of ten hours
each. The cost, therefore, of this new and
improved process is about two-thirds less
than the ordinary method of planting tele-
graph poles, as now practiced.
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Seaside "Reminiscences.

He had returned to New York with his
wife from summer vacation at the sea-
side, and be stood in front Of the house Civ
ing friend graphic account of the sea
sons pleasures. .Went in bathing every
day | he exclaimed, enthusiastically. "Ahr'
responded the friend. Wife 60 in, too2a
"Ob, yes, every day y said the returned
Facationist. "Can she swim ?'' queried
the friend, with some interest. !" Moo,
she cant, vas the reply. " She tried and
tried to learn, but somehow she didn't get
the hang of it. She said she couldn't get
the right kick, and | let her think that was
the reason, but the fact was "--and .here he
looked up at the house and sunk his voice
TO coarse whisper she couldn't keep
her mouth shut long enough to take four
strpkes before she'd hare some silly remark
to make when, Rerwarsh .''--she'd swallow
a wave and 60 plump to the bottom !''--
Frank Eeslis's Ladtss' JoNraal.
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WILL LAGER BEER INToxICATE ?-AN
OLD QUESTION REyIvED.-There are ques-
tions which never get settled in this world,
while there is no probability that they will
be settled in the next. One of the most
venerable of them" Will lager beer intox-
icate ?''-has lately been agitated in the
collegiate city of New Haven, Conn To
be sure, there was slight variation there
of the problem. It vas not lager beer
which was the subject OF Inquiry as to It's
fuddling potency, but another fluid called
Sehencls beer. The witnesses did not wide
ly differ in their opinions. Joseph Hall,
State Chemist, found in Schenck not less
than 1856 per cent. of alcohol. Professor
johnson of the Sheffield Scientific School,
found only 4.74 per cent. by weight, and
50 per cent. by volume and he did not
consider such beer to be Intoxicating. Ci-
der, which is freely sold in Connecticut, has
been found to contain $50 per cent. of alco-
hol. A brewer named Philip Fresenius de-
ciares it impossible to drink enough of
Schenck to intoxicate--seven of his work
men drinking 80 gallons per diem. An
editor, Herr Schiem, declared that he could
drink 90 glasses at sitting and not be in
the least inebriated. Mr. Krauis could go
Herr Schlem ten glasses better, and still be
judicially sober. DIR. Be.losa (whether LIZ
d. or Pm. D., or M. D. or D. D., not re-
ported) had consumed the beer In question
for quarter OF century, taking some
times 80 glasses of an evening, and he de-
clared enphatically that he had never been
drunk. He went further. He believed
that man might be filed to the shroat with
this iLnoeent liquor, and it would not affect
him. Schenck was shown to be a feeble
nectar indeed. Il was not, of course, for
the Court TO inquire whether 80 glasses of
this tipple did not occasion certain sense
of fullness, or even suspicion Of head
ache next morning. Enough, however. was
said 10 bother the Court, which adjourned
the cases. This week the moral and scien-
tife battle will be renewed.
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The coateated Man.

Among the inhabitants of one of the
houses near the river is man who for the
last seven or eight years has been in the
habit of walking regularly every afternoon
on the quay, from / until 6, in all weatbeTs,
and without ever having missed a day.
tenant of Police, of this singularity, where
upon he sent for the individual in question,
saying that he wished 10 speak with him !;
to which the man replied that he begged %
be excused, having nothing whatever 60 90
with the police. M. HealnIt, aetealsasnaa fo'
penetrate the mystery. went 20 the house
sssesiDsd de- him aad fegRa 'as l.'s ososss 4
surrounded by his books aud engaged ~
reading. On being asked why ne hau not
complied with the summons asie answered
that he had neither tie honor Of being
known to the Lieutenant nor, heaven be
thanked, committed az. lime. My mo-
tive in coming said NJ. Heranlt, I was not
to accuse you Of ill-doing, but to know why
you walk on the quay every day at the same
hour?" "Because my health requires it,
replied the other. "You will understand
me- better, Monsieur" he added, when
tell you that I am of gentle birth, aud for
merly enjoyed an annual income of 25,O00
llvres: circumstances have reduced this
sum to 500 liyres, and | am obliged to live
according to my means. Ny books afford
me an agreeable occupation +; the neighbor-
hood of the river suits me, and on that ac-
count have hired this room. | rise early,
pass my mornings in reading, and dine at
12 on bguf la mode, which is excellent in
this part of the town then take my ex-
eroise ON the quay, converse with two or
three friends l am accustomed to meet
there, and am perfectly contented with my
lot.'' NJ Herault, admiring the good sense
of this discouI Sc, related what he had heard
to the Cardinal Fleury), who was equally
impressed by it. "But." said the latter,
IF this man were to fall i'll, his income
would not be sufficient for his wants tell
him tor me that he may count in the fu-
tare on a pension of 300 livres from the
King" The Lieutenant, enchanted at be-
ing the bearer of such message, at once
Communicated the offer to the impoverished
gentleman, but could not induce him to ac-
cept it. Five hundred liyres, he MAIN
tanned, were all he needed and having
them already, be wished for nothing more"
Memoirs Of Mademoiselle Assse.
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From the st. Lonis Globe Democrat, Dec s3th
When the Municipal Assembly, acting
under the authority Of the city charter,
passed an ordinance demanding license of
$25 year from all lawyers praeticing in
St. Louis, Immediate objection was filed by
members of the bar. Some of the older
lawyers accepted tho eitratiea and paid the
tax. Others, who possibly did not find
the expenditure of $25 convenient, declined
to do so. MIR. Theodore stelnbere, an at
torney, at last formally assumed the brunt
of the fight, and, with Mr.. J. @. McGinnis as
his attorney, fought the matter in the
Court of Criminal correction. Judge Cady
decided that the Assembly had the right to
assess and enforce the collection of the
license.
Mr.. McGinnis took the case to the Court
of Appeals. That tribunal reversed Judge
Cady's decision. The city carried the mat
ter up to the Supreme Court. That body
yesterday reversed the Court of Appeals
and sustained Judge Cady. A brief tele
gram to the Globe Democrat, yesterday
afternoon, announced the fact. The news
was given by Globe Democrat reporters to
legal acquaintances, and created the liveliest
sensation. The result seemed unexpected
by the majority.
Last night the Jefferson City correspon-
dent Of the Globe Democrat telegraphed as
follows:
"JEFFERsoN CITY, Mo-, Dec. 2S.-1n the
Supreme Court to-day the case of the State
ex rel. st. Louis vs., Theodore Sternberg,
was decided and final judgment entered.
Judge Norton delivered the opinion of the
Court. The Court holds that the constitu-
tional power of the Legislative Assembly
of the City Of St. Louis to Legislate for the
city is coequal with that of the Legislature
of the State to enact laws for the govern
ment of the State, and that, in pursuance
of that power, it is perfectly competent for
the City Assembly to levy tax upon law
yers the same as upon merchants, or any
other business. The judgement of the St.
Louis Court of Appeals is reversed, and
that of the Court Of Criminal Correction is
affirmed"
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MONEY BAGS.
NEW STORIES ABOUT SOME OF NEW YoRK's
MILLIoNAIRES.
From the New York Sunday Times.

From the New York Sunday Times.
Daniel Drew built church at Carmel, in
Putnam county, not far from the spot
where he drove cattle in his younger days.
On tablet above the entrance Daniel let
the world know that he was the founder
and builder of this chulch. "Mr. Drew,n
said an old Methodist minister to the ci-
devant millionaire, ''your church ALWAYS
reminds me of this couplet from Pope:
HE who builds church to God and not to fame
Will neyer mark the marble with his name''
There is wealthy brewer in Montreal
who built church and inscribed on it !:
"This Church was erected by Thomas Mol
son at His Sole Expense-Hebrews, Xxx,
chapter" Some of the McGill college wags
got a ladder one night and altered the in
scrlptlon so as to make it read : " This
Church was erected by Thomas Nelson at
His Sole's Expense He brews, Xxx" Rob-
ert Lennox, the milkman and literary re-
cluse, has passion for making collections
of things rich and curious. He has ample
means to crafty refined tastes, and takes
great delight in roaming around Nassau
street among the bookstands, and, in fact,
there are few hooks and corners in this city
which he has not visited. Not very long
ago he entered a store on Sixth avenue and
asked the person in waiting if he had any
collections. "Colections % queried the
shopkeeper, with perpleXed air, and then,
as an idea struck him, added: "No,
haven't any, but Joseph Stiner, who lives
on Ninth street. has" '' What kind are
they ?'' demanded Mr.. Lennox. "Kind !"
exclaimed the man in great astonlshment.
"Why, he is collector of taxes" It was
not very pleasant duty to have to inter-
view the late Commodore Vanderbilt, who
disliked intensely any interference with his
business. A reporter called one morning
relative to some contemplated change in the
grade of one of the roads in which the rail-
way monarch was interested. GOOD morn
ing, Mr.. Vanderbilt" said the scribe, with
conciliatory smile. full OF untold sweet
ness. 81 have called to ascertain if you
contemplate changing the grade of the New
Yolk Central" The old gentleman turned
grinoly in bis seat, and beckoning the re-
porter TO his side, responded "See here,
sonny, it's none of your business ~
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STAND ALONE.

There are times to mingle forces,
One great purpose to enthrone,
As from scores of trickling courses
Sweeping streams of might are grown,
But, when private ends are brewing,
With frmness all your own,
sleeplessly your duty doing,
Still your own set way pursuing,
Stand alone!
Cliqucs and clubs are mortal crutches
Signifying doubt in Self;
Leagues and factions foil tho clutches
That should feel from shelf to shelf.
Up the crags of life's endeaYor,
Unasslsted, stone by stone,
Foot by foot, answering never;
Individual aim should ever
Stand alone.
Natures weak in herds commingle
For the small affairs of life,
While the stronger, brayely single,
Rush into the varied strife
OF exchange or trade, or science,
With their pennants proud outblown,
Setting danger at defiance,
And, with noble self-reliance,
Stand alone.
Scorn not tolls and hopes of others.
Growing sad in doubt and fear
Ever lend to struggling brothers
Hand of help and smile of cheer;
But accept not what, unsparing,
From your own proud strength is strown,
And, self-poised, self-centred, daring,
Though the strife be long and wearing,
Stand alone.
Stand alone! The labor thriYetb
Which, unaided, plods and delves,
And her favors faith contriveth
For the hands that help themselves.
Oft tits best our nights to mingle,
One vast purpose to enthrone;
But, when Self begins to tingle
With conceptions all her own,
Firm, undapnted, proud and single
Stand alone
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Homestead Regulations.

MIR. Strait, of Minnesota, proposed the
following new regulations as to homestead
settlers
That from and after the passage of this
act, the even sections within the limits of
any grant of public lands to any railroad
company, or TO any military road company,
or to any State IN aid of any railroad or
military road, shall be open to settlers un-
der the homestead laws to the extent Of
100 acres of each settler and any person
who has, under existing laws, taken
homestead on any even section within the
limits of any railroad OF military road land
grant. and who, by existing laws, shall
have been restricted TO eighty acres, may
enter under the homestead laws, an addi-
tional eighty acres adjoining the land em-
braced in his original entry !; or, If such
person SO elect, he may surrender his entry
to the United States for cancellation, and
thereupou be entitled to enter lands under
the homestead laws the same as if the sur
rendered entry had not been made. And
any person SO making an additional entry
of eighty acres, or new entry, after the sur
render and cancellation of his original en-
try, shall be permitted TO do SO without
payment of fees and commission; and the
residence and cultivation for the same
length of time upon and of the land em-
braced in his original entry, and shall be
deducted from the Eve years. residence aud
cultivation required BY law. Provided.
That in no case shall patent issue upon an
additional or new homestead entry under
this act until the person has actually and
in conformity with the homestead laws,
occupied, resided upon, and cultivated the
land embraced therein at least one year.
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P Oct R Y
A DESIRE.

Let me not lay the lightest feathers weight
Of duty upon love- Let not, my own,
The breath of one reluctant kiss be blown,
Between our hearts. would NOT be the gate
That bars like some inexorable fate,
The portals of thy life that says, alone
Through me shall any JOY to thee be known"
Rather the window, fragrant early and late
With thy sweet, clinging thoughts, that grow and
twine
Around me, like some bright and blooming vine;
Through which the sun shall shed his wealth on thee
In golden showers; through which thou may'ss
look out
Exulting in all beauty, without doubt,
Or fear, or shadow of regret from me.
Susan b. Spalding.
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LOCAL Tax on LAWYERS.

THE MISSOURI SUPREME COURT DECIDES
IT CONSTITUTIONAL.
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HOW IT FEELS 70 Be- HANGED.

THE EXPERIENCE OF MR.. M'GEE, OF KEN
TUcKY, WITH A HAsTY VIGILANCE COM
MITTEE.
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IL an assortment is ordered lesser quar-
titles than one hundred will be furnished at
same rates. Cash must accompany order.
Postage will be prepaid: Address,
NEW NORTHWEST,
DEER LoDGE.
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Mr.. Strait, of Minnesota, proposed the
following new regulations as to homestead
settlers
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Blanks for Sale.

We have in stock the following Justices
Blanks, adapted for any township or county
in Montana. and in conformity to existing
laws. The following are the prices:
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A curiosity in typographieai blandersng
is noted in connection with the official list
of awards made to British exhibitors at the
Paris Exhibition, which claims to have
been issued by order of his Royal Bigh-
ness the Prince Of Males ~