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Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01
A CHINESE CONFIDENCE MAN.

''For ways that are dark and tricks that are vain, the heather Chinee is peculiar, , says the Kansas City Times, and case in point recently shows little sharp trick which places "John :" even with the most intelligent of confidence men. The celes- tial who played the last trick for pecuniary profit is Hop Sing, who occupies the posi- ton of proprietor of a washing establish ment on Fourth street. He had as a cus- toner about week ego young man from Kentucky, on his way West, but who stopped at the Metropolitan Hotel for a few days. The customer, in calling for his washing, was so indiscreet as to leave his pocket-book lying within the reach of some of the sharp-eyed celestials attached to the concern, while he walked away few steps, The pocket-book mysteriously disappeared, and after searching some time for it the stranger offered $2O reward. Hop Sing inns mediately produced the book and pocketed the money.
 The book contained valuable papers, and as the customer was ill a hurry to leave the city, he took the wisest course to regain it. He returned and unfolded the scheme to Chief Speers, who at once sent all officer to Hops place of business to demand restora- ton of the money. The almond-eyed fol- lower of Confucius saw the point aud gave up the money, com l,laining that the man who took the book was another Chiuanan. who had "glon west to grow up with coua- tleen
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01
SHOES IN JAPAN.

One of the most striking sights that takes the attention of the traveller in Japan, is that of the wooden sandals worn by the thirty-five millions of people. These san dals have a separate compartment for the great toe. and make clacking noise on the streets. Straw slippers are also worn, and @ traveller setting out on journey will strap @ supply of them on his back that he may put on new pair when the old is worn out They cost but a cent and half pair They are rights and iefts and leave the foot free to the air-we never see those deforrni- ties of the foot in Japan which are so fre- quent in this country. They are never worn in the house, being left outside the door {; passing down street you see long rows of them at the doors, old and new, large and small. It is surprising to see how rapidly the Japs step out of them, and pick them up again with their feet, without stopping when leaving the house.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01
NEWLVLPAINTED ROOMS.

The &4nesr Of mh&hng the yapor of tur- Fsssazazs kRs bsea IOas known, and its per- u5Essgs S=2ze1rs Oa the health Is beyond all 3auhE- Es k&s Ssea verified II several cases SsEsU-Ig h Vsrscsss saeering in newly Ful1s<s2 roO=- some of which have even proved EzaL Several theories. more or less FhH.asshbe. have besa PrUpOunded to explain sEeFrvIalstsL eEecsS uf the inhalation of these vzFcrS@ hG-. wha=sve- be the correct ex- Fl&zaSs10- there is Do doubt of the danger of e~wEEyTzg rOom recently painted in which s1rPsati@< hAs been employed. before con- Fbsts d>SsScxEioa has taken place. It was PO5nted out by the Council of Hygiene that a s11i-n death which recently took place in F@rrs w&S attributable to this cause. it being shown that t could not be ascribed to the lead which entered into the composition of the paint of the room in which the deceased siePt, the lead, being fixed and non-vola- tIs, cannot in these cases, be accused of being the offending clement
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01
WHAT BECOMES OF ALL THE PINS 2


 What becomes of all the pins? asks the London Leisure Hour. It is now as much as forty years since the daily supply of pins from the English factories was 2OOOO,OOO, and ever since that time the daily average has been steadily increasing, till it now stands at 5O,OOO,OOO every day. Notwith- standing this enormous supply, one can hardly be in the company of man, woman or child for a day without being asked, Have you such thing as pin about you?" Of our daily 5O,OO0,OO0 pins, Bir- mingnam produces 37,OOO, GOO, leaving 13,- 100000 as the production of London, Stroud and Dublin, where pins are also made. The weight of wire consumed an- nually in the pin manufacture of England is about 1,2754 tons, or 2,S57, 12O pounds, one- eight of which is iron wire, used in manu- featuring mourning and hair pins. The brass wire consumed amounts to 2,5O0, ,OOO pounds, which, at lid. per lb. in money value reaches the sum of G1l4, ,583. The iron wire consumed is 344.SO0 pounds, it's value q, 1S3 6s. 6d., aud to be added to these amounts are the wages, power and or- namental envelopes, boxes wear and tear of machinery, manufacturers profits and the like, bringing the whole amount to not less than E200,OOO.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01
HE RODE FREE.

One of our tovnsInen, who WAS up Norti, a short time since. tells pretty good story of joke on conductor in the employ of Utica and Black River Railroad Company. The conductor runs passenger train. It seems that e young fellow residing nea, Lowville has quite local reputation as dance artist, travelling considerably abou: the country and dancing at entertainments for the amusement of the people He is noted for genial manners, and the boys at tempt to run upon him" on account of his good nature.
 short time since the young man re- ferred to had occasion to travel from one station to another, distance of about tive miles, and he conceived the idea that it wa easier to ride than to walk. He had no money, so he resolved to beg a ride The conductor promptly refused to carry hin. free, but the fellow insisted he ought to ride free fl q R s-
 The conductor insisted that he should not and the fellow offered to bet that he woul,. get free ride to his place of destination. Ae AaO udHu-slcu NltH niiH anu Wneh tn'- train was about to start he went to the req and hitched on
 Away went the train, dragging the sled with the boy seated thereon. Train hand, and passengers looked on in astonshment The conductor went to the rear platform and asked the venturesome fellow for his ticket. The boy laughed at him and hung on. The conductor resolved to give him a shaking up, so he ordered the engineer to put on extra steam. The train fairly flew. The sled scarcely touched the snow, so great was the speed of the train. It re- mained right side up all the time, however, and the deadhead passenger hung on like grim death.
 The upshot of the matter was that the dance artist reached his destination in safety, and joked the conductor unmerci- sfully. It isl supposed the latter bought the segars for the ::crowd. The boy, by his reck- lessness and grit won the admiration of the conductor, and now rides free on the train any time he likes. Rome (N. F. Sentinel.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01
A SOLDIERS PRESENCE OF srIND.

Russian paper contains the following among several hitherto unpublished anec. dotes of the late Emperor Nicholas. One day the emperor, who was one of the strict est and most infeAible of disciplinarians, met in street in St. Petersburg drunken dragoon, who was riding in drosky. In great rage the czar stopped the drosky and angrily asked the soldier what he was doing. The .imminence of his dauger partially sobered the latter. He rose in his car. riage, drew his sword, and, saluting the Czar, said: ..,. .i
 'I am taking a drunken soldier to the guard-room, your Majesty" 5'' ff'
 The Emperor Nicholas smiled, gave the soldier fve-rouble piece, and told his coachman to drive him, not to the guard room but home.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01
THE WORLD FOR 1880

Democrats everywhere should il form theI, S, ives carefully alike of the action of the party tIroug hout the country anC Of the moy, tnts If her Repubh- can opponents. tallur to do this in 1876 ccnirhu- ted greatly to the loss Ly tht of the ts e1 the victory failiy won at he polls. The year 1SSO promisI t. b enc o the most inter- estlng and important years O. this trt wGed pld eventtul century. It Will witness Prt. idential election which nay result in re-tstabisI ii ~ the Government of this country the lrihciples o it's constitutional found rs, Ol in permanently ChanSng the relations ot the states to the Federal puwcr No intelligent man cah regard su an 'le ton with in- difference. The World, the only daily English newspaper published in the city ut New York which upholds tn doctrines of constitution al DCmccrCy, will steadily represent the D, mocratic party in this great canvass. It will this in du spirit of seryile craftsmanship, but tempefately and fiji mly. As arews. paper, The World, being the organ of no man. clique and no interest will present the full,st and the fairest picture it make of each days passrR history in the city, the state. the country anu the world It will aim hereafter as tofore at arcu. racy first of all things in all that it publishes No man, however humble, shall ever be permitted tluy to complain that he has seen justly dealt with in the columns of The World, No interest, however powerful shall ever be permitted truly boast that can silence the fair criticism of The W. rid. During the past year The World has seen its daily circulation trebed and its weekly circulation rus he'd far beyond that of any other weekly newspaper in the country, This great increase has been Non, The World believes, by ruthfuness enterprise, ceasess activity in collecting news and unfatrng loyalty to itself and to it's readers in dealing with the 0uesio
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NOT AT ALL SELFISH.

A Russian nobleman lay on his deatte bed. One of his curious fancies was to have his wife robe herself in her wedding. dress, and stand by his bedside. It was very natural bit of sentiment, and in the course of an hour the beautiful woman stood by his side, arrayed in the garments of twenty years ago.
 "Ah," he sighed, ''you look so beautiful in that dress thatI hoped when the angel came he might take a fancy to you, and carry you of instead of me-"
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01
PATIENTS, "A .- -.itst '...-
 ' R. K. ED DY.

4 , - No. 76 STATE ST., opposite Kilby, BOSTON, Secures Patents in the United States also in Great Britain, France, and other foreign countries Copies of the claims of any Patent furnished by remirtng one dollar. Assignments recorded at Washington Nc Agency t the United States possesses superior aciies tor obtaining Patents Gscertaii,ag the atentab J 1nuentio's. R. R. EDDY, Solicitor of Patents.
 -tl.e "at TESTIMONIALS
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 EDMUND BURKE, late Commissioner of Patents
 BOSTON, October 19, 1870. R. II. EDDY, Esq-Dear sir: you procured for me, in l84O my first patent. Since then you have acted and advised in hundreds of ss and procur- ed many patents, reissues and extensions. have oc- caslonaly employ ed the best agencies in New York; Philadelphia and Washington but still give you al- most tie whole of my business in your line and ad- wise others to employ you.
 Yours truly, GEORGE DRAPER. BOSTON. January l. 1880. ~ Ably
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01
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Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01

Meet anger with sluiles-not sarcastic smiles, but evident and honest good nature. The earth is black. but the sun beams upon 1t just the same, always courting friendship, never Showing resentment. du Lac Reporter.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01

Fonr things that come not back: the broken arrow, the sped arrow, the past life, and neglected opportunity.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01

Our own hanos are Heavens fayo,ite ip- struments for supplying us with the neces- sities and luxuries of life.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01
Business Opportunities

TIE Subscriber offers for rent the Furniture Store .~ now vacated by ". NJ. P. Shelton. A desirable stan' for sale of Furniture, Undertaking, Repair ing etc. Aso ooms over the Bakery building, suit able for Tai.or shop other light business tene- nient for small amily would be let in connection if required. An excellent opening for good Tailor
 -tti ' J. G. BECKWITH.
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Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01

Every person is sure of at least one good friend if he will not abuse himself
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01
Club Prices for the best Home and
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Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01
l5 1880. Harper's Magazine. ILLUS<TRATEn.

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 Its contents are contributed by the most eminent authors and artists of Europe and America while the long exuerience of it's publishers has made them thoroughly conversan with the desires of the public which they will spare no effort to gratify
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01

Es0R TERM OF YEARS, the place known as, the E Dr. Osborn piacs 6ne haif mile west of Court H0a's; .. Hn AsarssE cuO
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01
Farm f07 Sale

0ioNTAINING l2O acres, and situated one mile o north of Morris center. It is in good condition we'll watered, with suitable buildings. It can be bought on easy terms. For further particulars en- aston. Conn. 43-3m*
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01
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Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01

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For Sale or Rent

IS Murray Street, New York. Sold by all Druggists.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01

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Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01
TERMS FOR 1880, Including postage,

discount of twenty per cent. will be allowed to clubs of four or more persons Thus four copies of Blackwood CT of one Review will be sent to one ad- dress for SIP 8 four copies of the four Reviews and Blackwood for $48 and on. -..
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01
PONDS EXTRAcTIco'

ES OUR NEW PAMPHLET WITH HISTORY OF or PREPARATIONS, SENT FREE ON APPLIcArIoN TO
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-08-03

During the hot and sultry weather an un-
usual amount OF sickness prevails in every
community, especially among females and
children, caused by the fermentiny miasma
gas or nltrogenous matter floating il: the air.
arising from decayfng vegetation. This bad
air Affects everything we eat, and engenders
in 1t q semi-fermentation, which, when taken
in the system is like leaven. and operates on
the whole, starting in The bo wells and soon pro-
ducing violent fermentation. cansing diar-
rhRa and dysentery. 1t mas been found that
that the use of Speer's Old Port Grape Wine of
New jersey has an extraordinary effect in
checking this fermentation and restoring the
system to its original strength and vigor. In
valids AMI debiiitated persons have found
1t the most nutritious and strengthening tonic
in the market, and the greatest help in resist
ing the poisonous effects of the vitiated atmO-
sphere. This wine, SO long established, has be-
come the standard wine upon which physi-
clans rely as the most rich in body and genuine
in character, containing the greatest amount
of medicinal properties with the least intoxi-
eating qualities. Speer's vineyards produce Il
larger yield this year than usual, and he has
reduced the price of his wine that any person
can now purchase it of druggists 70, 81 per
bottle. None of this wine is bottled until 1t is
four years Old.-G0zette.
This wine IS endorsed by Drs. Atlec and
Davis, and sold by II. f. Slaymaker.
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Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-08-03
NARROW ESCAPE.

Team Almost Struck by an Engine.
This morning Newton Mccartney was
driving horse belonging to A. B. Shaffer
which was hitched to a buggy, up North
Queen street. When he reached the
crossing of the Pennsylvania railroad at
the depot, he attempted to cross. Just at
that moment theepgine of mail train, No.
g, which was running backwards and haul
ing two cars, put in an appearance. Nc
Cartney did not see the train nor the
watchman, who beckoned to him to stay
back. The train was not running fast,
and as soon as Mccartney saw it he pulled
the right line of the horse and suddenly
wheeled the animal into the depot through
which he drove to Christian street where
he drove out, thus escaping without the
least injury to the buggy or the horse
A large number Of persons witnessed the
escape and all were positive that both man
and horse would he killed. When Mozart
ney cleared the track the engine was but a
few inches from the buggy, and it was only
through his GOODNESS and presence of mind
that he escaped with his life.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-08-03
Gladseoo0 Ne Wssso.
LONDON, August S-0ladseone passed
fair night and he ID not any worse than
yesterday.


rniLADRLPHA, Aug. a-rlOur firm, with
s s0Gi; ohio anal Indiana family At $s 5O06 = !;
fenna family ut $606 %: 81. Louis family at
y 1870 .; Minnesota family t6 OO0s %; psstont
and high grades s6 jo0S 3.
Rye Hour At - 5O64 IS.
Wheat quiet and easier: No. 2 Western
Der 81 O9Gl lO.
Corn scarce and firm for local use steamer
4S04S1<c; yellow 5a@5s1<c: MIXED SIC.
Oats quiet; No = White Os6 43c: No. 2, ,lO 10
04lc; No. j 10 Ss@Ssc; No. j, Mixes, 35elS6c.
kye dull New 7Jc.
Provisions hrm: mes. pork NJ sli 5O0lS;
beef hams $2l 5O022; India mss l<.ef s,6 w !;
bacon, smoked shoulders 3sz06c; sal, s@,1sc:
smoked hams llGlsc pfckissi ham. 909Ac.
Lard firm: city kettle S0Nzc: iOOse
butchers 11+4.]ac: prime steam 73167asc.
Butter quiet; Creamery nc dO gOsni to
choice 2IGy5c: Bradford county ami New
York extra. ZSeI2ic Western reserve eXtnl u
@lSc do gOOd To choice SG0l6c Rolls quiet; !;
Penn'a extra liGl7; Western reserve cxtr:,
l40l7c.
Egss steady r:nn'a ls,s9lsc: w--,-r" lac
l5c.
Cheese firm; New York full cream lO11c
Western iull cream Stlac: ii" t,ir t,p K,nni
S0s1ac; do half skins 76lSc
Petroleum dull t; refined SIC.
Whisky 81 H.
See,is-Good to: prime Clover flrm ut ut $sss
S3; Timothy jnbbIns at IS % for Oil FLAW.
seed 81 25tQl ~.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-08-03

E. ]. Zahm's jewelry store, corner Of
Centre Square and North Queen street,
presents rather dilapidated appearance
just now, the reason being that Mr.. Zahm
has found it to be necessary to greatly en-
large and entirely refit his place of busi-
ness, and to do SO required an entire re-
modelling of the building. The partition
which heretofore divided the ground floor
into two storerooms has been torn out, and
Mr.. Zahm will hereafter occupy the entire
space. New yellow pine floors are being
laid and the front Of the building will be
remodelcd and made more attractive. The
new store room will he about 30 by 30 feet,
elegantly furnished with new show cases
OF unique design, and all the appointments
and appurtenances will be of a high style
Of art. The second floor will be used as a
clock room, and the third floor as a manu-
factory of clocks and watches. The i'm
provements will require two or three
weeks to finish, and until that time Mr..
Zahm will be obliged to "worry through"
by using the second and third stories
only.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-08-03
auy3.

(OURT PROCLAMATION.
~ WHEREAS, The Honorable JOHN Il. Llv-
INGSTON. President, and Honorable DAVID
W. PATTERSON. Associate Judge OF thu.
Court of Common Pleas, in ant! for the county of
Lancaster, and Assistant Justices of the Courts
of Oyer and Tcrnliner and General Jail De
livery and Quarter Sessions of the Peace, III
and for the county of Lancaster, have issued
their precept, to me directed, requiring me,
anon: other things, to make public prOclam;l-
tiOn throughout my bailiwick, that Court of
Oyer and Terminer and u General Jail Deliv-
cry, also u Court of General Quarter Sessions
of the Peace and Jail Delivery. will commence
in the Court House, i'm the city of Lancaster in
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, on the
THIRD MONDAY IN AUGUST Q9), 1851.
In pursuance of which precept public notice
is hereby SiventO the Mayor and Aldermen OF
the city of LAM caster, in tho said county, and
all the Justices of the Peace, the Coroner and
Constables, of the said city and county OF Lam
caster, that they he then and there IN their own
proper persons, with their rolls records and
examinations, and inquisitiOns, and their other
remembrances, to do those things which to
their offices appertain in their bchl to DO done
and also all those who will prosecute against
the prisoners who are, or then shall be, in the
Jail of said county of Lancaster, are to be then
and there to prosecute against them rs shall he
just.
Dated III Lancaster the e2l day OF July,
1850.
JACOB S. STRINE. Sheliii
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