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Connecticut western news., 1881-02-16
Why He Wished to See Her.

The other night Bickels went home and found his wife particularly retro spective. She talked of the past with 8 tear, and looked to the future with Q sigh.
 "Oh, by the way" said Bickels, as he sat on the side of the bed pulling off his boots. 'I saw a gentleman down. town to-day who would give thousand dollars to see you.''
 "Who was he? Does he live in Little Rock ?''
 ssI don't know his name."
 "I'll warrant that it was Oliver Gregg"
 "No."
 ''Then it must be George Weather ington."
 "Guess again. I might know his name if I were to hear it"
 "Oh, I do wish I knewY' said the lady, exhibiting excitement. "Was it Oscar Peoples ?"
 "Guess again. I remember his name now"
 "Harvey Glenkins ?"
 "No; his name is Lucas Wentwing." s'I don't know man by that name. Why would he give thousand dollars to see me?''
 "Because he's blind"
Connecticut western news., 1881-02-16

them were eighteen and nineteen pitched into one another. The desks were smashed, the blackboard was knocked down, the maps were torn from the walls, and meanwhile every boy was shrieking and bowling at the top of his lungs.
 "The struggle got hotter and hotter and after 8 while over went the stove, scattering big red coals everywhere. I tried to shovel up the coals, but one of the boys fell on top of me and I was badly burned-there's the scar on my neck now. We'll, about that time things began to sober down, for the room was on fire in several places and the boys turned to for the purpose of saving the building. It wasn't any use, though. The house was built of heart pine and it burnt like so much finder. We ran out into the snow, barely saving our xbeeks and overcvats, and I tell you we didn't feel good as we stood there and saw the old red school house go up in smoke. Nor did we feel good when we realized that we must break our way through the snow clear home. It was about three o'clock when party of us who were all going in one direction started up the road. Sam was in our party and he looked terribly. He hung his head and said nothing all the way. I never came so near freezing in my life, and if we had not stopped at the first dwell ing to wait for father with the team l am sure all of us would have been frozen to death. Did we get scolding when we got home? We'll, I should think so, and we got the hickory gad we'll laid on, too. We didn't have any more school that winter, and neither Jack, Sam, Will nor Tim ever went to school again. Where was the teacher? Oh I had forgotten him, Why, he was sick in bed and couldn't come. He didn't hear of the fire that day, but the next morn ing he managed to get out, and when he saw nothing but pile of ashes where the school house had been he cried like little child.
 "Oh yes," concluded Grandfather Ezekiel, as he dropped off to sleep, "the weather nowadays is nothing to what it was then"
Connecticut western news., 1881-02-16
A Law Question.
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HOTEL AND
 A RESTAURANT.

The extensive blossoming out of hotels, inns, taverns, etc., in the city in recent years has not ceased to be mat ter of wonder to the unknowing or of amusement to the knowing. Restaur- ants and beer saloons in every direction have been suddenly transformed into hotels under the Excise law by the sim pie process of hanging out sign and putting up three spare beds," ostensi- bly, for the accommodation of weary travellers, but which as matter of fact have been conveniently monopolized by walters and bartenders. The numerous proprietors of eating houses and drink ing saloons who made this apparently simply and innocent change, little knew that in assuming their new dignity they took upon themselves the stern and strict liabilities that the law imposes upon innkeepers. One, however, now realizes this fact to his cost, and all may find some very interesting reading matter in an elaborate opinion of Chief Justice Daily, the text of which is just published.
 It appears that the plaintiff had gone into Grand street restaurant for his dinner, and while there his overcoat was stolen from hook on which he had hung it. He therefore sued the keeper of the restaurant for it's value. In the opinion of the Common Pleas, General Term, Chief Justice Daily comedies that the defendant would not be liable for such loss if he were simply 8 restaur- ant keeper. He further admits that the defendants business was mainly and essentially, if not exclusively that of 8 restaurant. But the latter had taken out liquor license as an innkeeper, and in doing so had made affidavit that he kept in his house "at least three spare beds for the accommodation of travellers" He had also put up the re- quired sign indicating that he kept 8 hotel. These facts, says Chief Justice Daly, made him an innkeeper within the meaning of the law, and subject him to the extraordinary liability i'm posed by the common law upon inn keepers. He was, therefore, liable for the loss of the overcoat. This stern rule, the Chief-Justice explains, does not apply to & person who keeps strict ly lodging house, nor to one who keeps an eating house exclusively, nor to or dinary boarding house keepers. Such establishments are clearly distinct in character from inns, and their owners are not subject to the liabilities of inn | keepers. y. Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1881-02-16
An Act of Courtesy.

It was very consider ate of Judge Parker to do an act of courtesy to 8 young lady in Indiana, during recent trial for divorce that came before him. The case seemed to be quite clear and simple, and he was about to order de- cree, when he noticed the daughter of one of the parties, and requested her to come forward, take the stand and be sworn. He asked her a few unimport- ant questions, and granted the divorce. At the dinner table one of the counsel asked if it was necessary that the young lady should testify. "Well, no" said the judge, smiling |" but saw that she had new bonnet, and was striving to show it, and concluded to give her 8 better opportunity by putting her on the stand"
Connecticut western news., 1881-02-16
OLD-FASHIONED GIRLS.
An Old Lady Undertakes to Com
 pare the Girls of the Olden Time with those of to-day. .l..'. 8 :

f-t
 dunno how it's all come about, but tryin' to find an old-fashioned gal among the gals of to-day would be like lookin' for a thimble in medder. It makes me nervous an oneasy to see em, sayin' nothin' of hearin' em' chatterin' away like so many jack daws on every subject but one of sense. 'Sposin' you'd ask one of these new-fangled gals to-day to make mustard-plaster, or set empt'ings, or wash fiannels, or steep up onions and 'lasses and vinegar for the baby's cold? Why, there ain't one in 500 who could mix two parts flour and one part mustard and spread the stuff on piece of old cotton, without making more fuss over Ss than I'd mako in curing four cases of croup and bury ing six or eight neighbors. When I was gal I could get out of bed in the darkest night that ever crept over a white COW and lay my hands on the ginger-box, the camphor bottle, the kyann pepper, the stickin' plaster, or whatever else was wanted. rJist imagine one O these modern gals putin foot out o bed if the hull rest of the family was tied up in hard knots with the collie
 Not one in thousand of 'em could go down and even find the pantry door without two lamps burnin' and guide board on her head. ...-.....
 "Yes, I'm putin a patch on the Deacon's brooches. I larned to patch fore l was fourteen years old. When git it sewed on and pressed down you won't hardly be able to diskiver which from which. This one patch will give him six months longer wear of these brooches. Patchin' was not beneath our old-fashioned gals; but lands save ye 1! Jist you mention patches to one of these frizzed and banged and hustled gals of this period She'd faint right away and fall into it. You'd think sartin queer of 8 man who would throw away pair of boots because one of the straps was broken. And yet the gals of the present age are being brung up to throw away garments that half an hours work with the needle would make almost as good as new.
 Healthy? I guess I'm feeling lively for woman of seventy-two years old come next April. I haven't got pain or an ache about me and I don't 'spect to have till my dying hour comes. Why? Because I haven't bent my ribs all out of shape by tight-lacing, Because I haven't waded through the snow drifts of winter in thin shoes and cotton stockings. Because l haven't sacrificed lungs, liver and muscle to fashion. How many gals of the present day ever sit down to good, solid meal Lands alive but it's got to be un- fashionable to eat anything except gum drops and sweet-cake A gal of six teen expects to do more runnin' around on ten mouthfuls of such stuff than hel father does on a solid meal. It's all right for him to bundle up in cold weather, but it's all wrong for her. It's all right for him to go to bed at nine, but all wrong for her to get under the quilts afore midnight. Ol gals! gals gals I don't know what's to become of ye feel consarned about you and I'm going to set down and talk to you like grandmother and tell you just what think" "-[" Aunt Sally .
Connecticut western news., 1881-02-16

nine o'clock to an exhibition gala drill which took place in the presence of large and brilliant throng of ladies. Nobody knew that she was coming. The exercises went on as usual, when suddenly gave out the order, Parade rest!' While that command is in force the men must not move, even if the commander is away. There they all stood, rigid and apparently imm movable, like living statues while l retired. They did not know what was coming, though I suppose every one thought that some thing was in the wind. In few mo- ments I came back, leading by the hand the regiments adopted child. She stepped forward with a bright smile, and it was indeed pleasure to all to look at her. Naturally pretty and winsome, she looked on this occasion her very best. She was dressed in the prevailing fashion of the day, costune trimmed C la maiHtaire in short, tight-fitting dark green frock of the shape of a rifle mans coat, with black buttons and 8 high, standing collar, and she looked the very picture of childish beauty, add ed to which was certain piquancy of military non chalance which was ex- tremely fascinating. Her appearance was hailed with hearty pleasure. in- troduced her in few words to her pro- tectors who had been so kind to her, and the child then, with the most grace full and engaging manner, passed down the line, every member taking her cor dially by the hand and wishing her, in a few sim pie words, health, long life and happiness. It was @ great scene. 1 shall never forget it General. Dur yeas voice showed deep emotion as he said his)-how the ladies could not re- strain their joyful tears of womanly sympathy, how the soldiers were de- lighted on learning their novel, paternal relation to the interesting little crea- ture before them, and how the happy evening finally came to an end with a long roll of drums and tremendous waving of handkerchiefs.
 "That charming and novel relation con- tinued until death. When Mary Div yer became of age she was betrothed to MT. De Witt Clinton Cowdry, son of a well-known lawyer of this city, and on the occasion of her marriage the regi- ment presented her with the neat little amount of $3,OOO in cash, which the lucky husband got as the brides dot. The happy pair purchased little prop erty on Passaic Heights and soon pros pered greatly, so that her children, a boy of nine and girl of eleven, are well provided for. Her married life was one of almost unalloyed felicity, but amid her duties of wife and mother, she never forgot that she was still the "daughter of the Seventh regiment, a title which she was always proud to claim. She never tired of greatefully acknowledging the noble kindness of the Seventh regiment. Her last words when she learned that her illness was likely to be fatal were When was a homeless orphan they took me into their family as one of their children, and per. mitted me to call them by the endearing names first lisped in childhood. That one act paves the way to heaven. 'In- asmuch as ye have done it to the least of these, ye have done it unto Me. .'"- | ~. y. Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1881-02-16
THE ROCK OF STRENGTH.

The sturdy rock for all his strength,
 By raging seas is rent in twain; The marble stone in pierced at length
 With little drops of drizzling rain; The OK doth yield unto the yoke: The steel obey'th the hammer stroke; The stately stag, that seems so stout,
 By yelping hounds at bay is set; The swiftest bird that flies about
 Is caught at length in fowler's net; The greatest fish in deepest brook Is soon deceived with subtle hook; Yea man himself, unto whose vii
 All things are bounden to obey, For all his wit and worthy skill
 Doth fade at length, and fall away: There is no thing but time doth waste The heavens, the earth consume at last. But virtue sits triumphing still
 Upon the throne of glorious fame; Though spiteful death mans body kill,
 Yet hurts he not his virtuous name. By life or death, whatso betides, The state of virtue never slides.
Connecticut western news., 1881-02-16

DIsAPPEARED.-F Robertson, & wealthy young planter of Wise county, Texas, mysteriously disappeared three years ago on the day set for his mar riage with Jessie Bane, 8 neighbours daughter. Miss Bane became insane, and is to-day in an asylum. For three years Robertson's mother advertised far and wide for her missing son, and finally doubled the offered reward. Two farmers living near by then confessed that young Robertson had been hanged as horse thief by 8 band of vigilants and dug up his body in ravine, where they had buried him. The mother has begun suits against all the parties im- plicated. -,s...e <
Connecticut western news., 1881-02-16
The Embarrassed Passengers.

You may have been passenger on a street car at time when some one picked half-dollar off the cushions or dollar-bill from the straw and anxious ly inquired for an owner. At such a time every man instinctively feels in his pockets. Every man feels like say ing that he is the lucky party, but an inward voice somehow restraints him, and he re- members that George Washington could not tell a lie. The money is invariably pocketed by the finder, and he is set down in the opinions of his fellow-pas- sengers as contemptible and mean.
 On Woodward avenue car the other day young man purposely dropped 8 greenback on the floor, and at a proper moment he picked it up and observed !:
 "Who lost this dollar?"
 Every one looked at him, and every mouth watered.
 "Did any one drop this bill ?" con- tinued the young man, as he held up 8 corner.
 There was another embarrassing pause. Then 8 man reached out for it with the remark
 "I dropped it, sir. You are an hon. est man to return it.
 "Are you sure you dropped it ?''
 "I am. I am not a liar."
 "But-you see-you-," stammered the young man.
 "You give me my money rI'll wiring your neck P interrupted the other, as he reached out for his victim.
 The young man gave it up. He looked white and red and green, and he felt so bad over it that he soon dropped off the car and took to the icy walk. Detroit Free Press.
Connecticut western news., 1881-02-16
THE OATH OF OFr1oE.-Judge Haw.

THE OATH OF OFF1oE.-Judge Flaw ley, of Nevada, is solemn judge. Thus, few daysago, when swearing in Miss Kittrell, new clerk of the Nevada Legislature, he adjured her to support
 the Constitution and the laws, not to
 bear arms against her country, and to pay no attention to the laws of. other States conflicting with those of Nevada.
 He assured her that she was not eligi-
 ble as 8 servant of the State if she had,
 since the adoption of the Constitution,
 fought duel, acted as second at 8 duel, or carried challenge to fight a duel. The young lady gave little nod
 at the end of each sentence, as much as
 to say, "Don't you worry, old man 1; I'm all right. ..,..... sA.,. .,...,,,,,s
Connecticut western news., 1881-02-16
A ShOrt-Lived Eden in Ireland.

The PaU Mal Gazette tells this story {: Here is an Irish story of fifty years ago: In 1881 MT. John Scott Vande. leur, landed proprietor of the County of Clare, let an estate called Ralahine to society which called itself "the Ralahine Agricultural and Manufactur- ing Agricultural Association. The so- ciety practically comprised all the in- habitants of the township. Rent was paid to the freeholder on scale some what less than is common for land of the same quality in England. Except for this it was an experiment in peasant proprietorship combined with an at- tempt to realize some of the principles of communism. The history of the ex- pertinent is very interesting one. Any one who cares to make himself acquaint- ed with it may find it told at length by MT. William Pare in work entitled "Co-operative Agriculture, and will be amply repaid for his trouble. For the short period during which it was allowed to be carried on it was eminently suc- cessful Peace and order reigned, and that in the midst of country where at that period, as the writer of the time describes it, "the law had ceased to ex- ist" There was no drunkenness, no quarreling, no intolerance, though no lack of religious earnestness. Educa- ton was highly prized, and such means oG 1oo U. like eagerly used. There were economi- cal defects in the system, doubtless, which must have showed themselves in time; ,. but so far as the experiment. went it was. success and vastly increased the happiness of the people. Now for the moral of the story. MT. Vandeleur, though well-meaning man, with even philanthropic turn of mind, had one deplorable weakness-he gambled. One night accordingly he lost Ralahine and everything else that he had at play. The creditors stepped in, the estate was sold, the association, which had no lease, broken up, and Utopia vanished again into space. RaIahine peasants at least u6u uO IOdoO11 UO 1Ofo lI10 ldW WHICH permitted and even enforced so enor- nous wrong.
 IN A WAMPUM.-Mrs. Burnett's new story, "A Fair Barbarian," contains the following conversation between certain English schoolgirls, upon whom the sight of an American girl has just dawned for the first time: "I have not the slightest doubt,' said Miss Ph1pps, "that when she is at home she lives in wampum.' "What is a wampum ?" asked one of the admiring audience. "A tent," replied Miss Phipps, with some impatience: "I should think any goose would know that. It is kind of tent hung with scalps, and-and- moccasons, and-lariats, and things of ] that sort"
Connecticut western news., 1881-02-16
Book Borrowers.

A gentleman who has been very much annoyed by people who borrow his books and do not return them, says he has the following inserted in all books that he lends, and it aids him very much in having them returned.
 "TH1s BOOK BELONGS TO -
 eff thou art borrowed by friend,
 Right welcome shall he be
 To read, to study-not to lend,
 But to return to me.
 "Not that imparted knowledge rent
 Diminish learning's store,
 But books, find, if often lent,
 Return to me no more"
Connecticut western news., 1881-02-16
THE DECLARATION.

What makes my heart so wildly throb? I'm glad, not sorry yet I sob :; ,.a..s What ails me that cannot rest? He told me what partly guessed. Why will the tears o'erhow my eyes? It must have been the glad surprise;
 Surprise to find rightly guessed,
 Delight to hear he loved me best. A sudden joy affects like grief :; i -a 2. But with joys tumult comes relief ., To feel all fears are set at rest, :, ! - AS when he drew me to his breast.
Connecticut western news., 1881-02-16

" Read slowly, Pause frequently, Think seri
 ously, Keep cleanly, Return duly, With the corners of the leaves not tuned down.
Connecticut western news., 1881-02-16
Connecticut Western News.
 PUBLISHED AT CANAAN, LlTcHFIELD COUNTY, CT. EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING, J. B. HARDENBERGH, Editor and Prop,r. Local News a Speciality.

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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1881-03-24
Ridgeyille BreeZes.

Ed. NORTHWEST The death OF Mr..
John Conn, of Adams Ridge, noticed in
the NORTHWEST, was one of the most hOr-
rid kind. The tragic event took place at
the saw mill in what is known as the Con-
kle neighborhood. Mr.. Conn was at the
mill on business, and while standing near
the saw it is supposed that he suddenly
became dizzy and fell upon it. His body
was dreadfully mangled, being cut in two
across the breast; one arm and one leg
severed, and the throat cut, the blood and
fragments being thrown in every direc-
ton. About twelve years since another
terrible accident occurred on the same mill
site, when the mill belonging to the Con-
kles was burned, ,-one OF the Conkles, Il
young man, in trying to escape from the
fire got caught in brace by his boot, and
with his head downward was roasted to
death.
Mr.. Conn was an old and highly respect
ed resident of Adams township and lead
ing member of the United Brethren
Church.
Mr.. B. Green is now fully installed as
our new pedagogue. The school is now all
in one, and under one teacher.
Tressler's mill yard is literally packed
with saw-logs, and they are being cut out
at rapid rate.
Miss A. NJ. Holly, of Napoleon, gave
universal satisfaction in plating our pri,
maryschoOl satelythrough thewinter term.
1t is so seldom that this is accomplished
that we desire to make note Oft.
The roads, except that on the ridge, are
in terrible state, being almost impas-
sable for teams. EoLrs.
Monday, March 81, 1881.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1881-03-24

PIRATES or PESZANCE-T. r. Carroll.
OF Defiance. was IN town yesterday max
ing the necessary arrangements for pro-
ducing in this place, hy talent Of Def
ance. the beautiful production Of PR
ates of PenZancr. The entertainment
will be given at School Hall on 20 NOR
row friday evening. the admission fee
being S5cts.. no reserved seats. The citi-
zens of Defiance few days ago were
highly pleased when the piece was given
IN that place two successive nights to
crowded houses. all agreeing il was one
OF the finest entertainments had for
years. IL is hoped the citizens will give
opr Defiance neighhors good attend.
ance.