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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1882-12-28

Rev. Elias Mason. writing to the Boston
Traveller, describes visit paid to the
sandstone quarry at Turner's Falls whore
workmen are now engaged In excavating
the bird tracks that have made that quarry
geologically famous. The ledge is on the
right bank OF the Connecticut river. above
the falls. and in the town OF Gill; II rises
some 80 or i0i feet above the river. and
consists Of thin lsminie Of dark colored
aud somewhat brittle sandstone. On the
face OF the slabs are found the tracks, de-
pressed and jim relief. They arc in general
clear cut and distinct The utmost care
is taken not to break the tracks in blasting
aud every fragment Of the rock having nm
impression is carefully preserved. Some
very fine specimens have recently been
brought to light. One Of them has tracks
Of an enormus animal, five feet apart, and
the tracks themselves three. toed) are 15
inches long An animal making such
tracks must have been, according 10 Prof
Huxley, who visited this quarry. some 25
to 30 feet in height Mr.. Mason was per-
mitted to take with him several beautiful
specimens, one Of which exhibits the deli
cate tracery OF an insect escaping over the
soft mud another exhibits the ripples OF
the wave, another the drops Of rain, aud
Others have well defined imprints Of the
tracks OF birds. He also saw the impress
ions Of several kinds OF ferns and grasses.
Mr.. Stoughton, who is working this geo.
logical mine, considers some OF the largest
slabs to be worth from $500 TO $1,000. but
the cost Of excayating them is heavy.
This whole region is supposed TO have
been covered by the sea. As the waves
receded, birds and quadrupeds whose
species are extinct left Impressions Of their
feet upon the mud, which hardening into
stone, has held them through the ages for
examination Of the scientists Of the pres
ent day. Compared with these tracks as TO
age, the pyramids Of Egypt are as Of yes
terday.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1882-12-28
HOW WATCHES ARE MADE.

II will be apparent TO any one, who will
examine SoLrD GoLD WATCH, that aside
from the necessary thickness for engrav.
ing and polishing, q large portion OF the
precious metal used, is needed only to
stitfen and hold the engraved portions in
place, aud supply the necessary solidity
and strength. The surplus gold is actual.
" needlss so far ~ UTILITY aud beauty are
concerned. In JAMES BOSS PATENT
GOLD WATCH CASES, this WASTE Of
precious metal is overcome, and the sAMR
soLrprTr AND STRENGTH produced ut from
one. third TO one half Of the usual cost Of
solid cases This process is OF the most
simple nature, as follows: plate OF nickle
composition metal, especially adapted 10
the purpose. has two plates OF SOLID GOLD
soldered one on each side. The thrso are
thea paened between polished steel rollers
aud the result is strip OF heavy plated
composition, from which the cases, backs,
centres, bezels. &c, are cut and shaped by
suitable dies and formers. The gold in
these are sufficiently thick TO admit OF all
kinds OF chasing. engraving and enamel
ing; the engraved cases have been carried
until worn perfectly smooth by time aud
use without removing the gold.
THIS Is THE ONLY CASE MADE
WITH TWO PLATES OF SOLID GOLD
AND WARRANTED BY SPECIAL GER.
TIFICATE.
For sale by all Jewellers. Ask for Illus
tnted Catalogue, and to see warrant.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1882-12-28

The eminent English scientist, Prot
Huxley. made but short stay In New
York. bnt bis arrival was the cause Of a
conversation between one ofthe city's am.
aieur scientists and matter Of fact friend
The amateur was an enthusiastic sdmirer
Of Huxley, and he spoke 50 eItrsvsgsntly
about him that his friend hnslly became
curious and asked. who in thunder Ia
Huxley. any wsyf" "you don't mean 10
say you have not heard Of Prof Huxley
the great scieutistS" Yes. / do. though;
never heard his name before What has
he do1esf "Wb,. man. Huxley made the
important discovery abont protsplasn. 2
about whatyT "Protoplasm' 'Aad
what the dickens is pro.oplssmgr NOV.
look here. yoD don't mean 10 vi there aud
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1882-12-28

few days since q laborer who was at
work on the street fell into an excavation
aud broke his leg. and among the crowd
which gathered was one who took il upon
himself to convey the sad intelligence to
the mal's wife.
Break the news as easy as you can,
groaned the victim. for my wife IL very
emotional and may be completely upset. =
The bearer OF the message hurried on
his way, and in his excitement knocked at
the door OF the wrong house. II was op.
encd by woman who remarked that she
didn't want to buy anything, and she was
closing it with bang when the man pro-
tested.
MADAM, / have message for you -
"What is it?"
ut is in regard TO your husband. Don't
get excited and don't be frightened, for II
is only trifing accident. came to an.
nounce to you that yonr husband has had
leg broken"
"He has. ell? Been IN his grave three
years, aud had leg broken. eh2 Now you
rascal, fly through that gate. or III break
every bone in your body.
She produced the hickory club pecessa.
ry 10 keep her word, but the man flew.
He was not prepared for that kind Of emo
ton.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1882-12-28

A bridal couple boarded tho train at
Kemptville the other day. The groom
was a strappipg fellow, and squeezed tho
bride into seat Dsrt 10 tho window.
Some of the train bands. who were posted.
put the newsboy up 10 bringing In box
Of baby rsttles and Offering the embarrassed
couple their choice Tor five cents All
sorts Of excuses were made by the man N
reasons for not buying one. Fiasliy bs
made clean breast Of the situation with.
'',ee here. Young felIer, we've only been
married little over fifteen minutes. Give
us rest We don't want 10 set up house
keeping tight here 10 the car Keep your
tin ware. and III be along merit year. IL
the returns arc satisfactory. III buy your
hull caboodie.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1882-12-28

would like to have an dyer,isement
inserted.
This is a slogan that would resurrect .
dead man behind . newspaper counter,
and the clerk turned as il moved by an
electric current. snd'ejaculated:
Yes, sir; want the top OF the column. /
s'posc?
No. | am not particular, said the adver.
tiser
Want it inside next leading editorials2
Either page will answer replied the
other.
Want cut OF deaths head and mar
row bones or sore leg TO make il attrac.
tive. or q portrait OF the advertiser with
long hair and turn down shirt collar?
Clear type, black ink and white paper
are good enough for me, was the response
All right; want head line in type an
inch longer than Jenkins ad in the next
column. or will you have it put in upside
down or yonr name in crooked letters like
forked lightning all over II?
No; plain, straightforward advertise
ment in space Of four inches will answer
my purpose.
Good enough. Want about ten incher
Of notice free, don't you? Family history,
how your grandfather blacked Washing.
tons boots once; mention OF yourself as a
member OF a circulating library, church
fire company, cooperative store, baseball
club aud other important public positions?
The customers said he did not care for
any notice.
Of course, said the clerk. you want a
a paper sent to each member OF the firm !;
one for yourself and the privilege Of taking
half a dozen of the counter every week for
the next year or two because you adver-
tlse?
The gentleman expected TO pay for his
paper. and asked the price Of the adyer.
tisement
The delighted clerk figured It up, and
then asked:
II we send the bill around in about
year, you can toll the boy when to call
again, can't you?
No. ] will pay you now, said the other,
taking out roll OF bills.
The newspaper mans eyes hulged as he
said:
Ab! You want 70 ask for rs per cent.
discount and 70 per cent of for cash?
! am ready TO pay fair price for value
received. Tell me your regular rates and
here Is the money
A beatifc expression spread over the
wan face Of the worn clerk, and he mur.
mured
Stranger when did you come dowa, and
when do you expect the apostles slongl
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1882-12-28

1916 AND 1882. = Ia 1916 one bnshel of
corn would buy one pound OF nails. In
1882 one buslieI Of corn would buy fifteen
pounds Of nails.
In 1916 il took from twenty 10 eighty
dozens Of eggs 10 buy one bushel Of salt
in 1882 two dozen Of eggs would do the
same thing.
In 1916 1t required sixty.four bushels
OF barley TO buy one yard Of broadcloth.
In 1882 five bushels Of barley would do
the business.
In 1916 il required one bushel Of wheat
to purchase one yard Of calico. 10 1882
one bushel Of wheat would buy twenty
yards Of better article.
In 1916 pair Of woolen blankets cost as
much ~ COW. In 1882 one COW would
buy from six TO twenty pairs Of blankets
superior in every way.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1882-12-28

A SUCCESSFUL EXPERIMENT. ---"I have
been told. said Mr.. Dubious, watching
the great steam hammer in the rolling mill,
that q good Zimmerman can break the
crystal Of watch with that thirty. ton
hammer"
"Yes sir, replied tho Zimmerman. 'it
can be done.
II should like to sec il. said Mr.. Dubi.
ous, eagerly feeling in his watch pocket
II eau do IL. sii, !" replied the man.
''And will your" continued Mr.. Dub.
Gus, drawing ont his watch Come; /
am anxious to see il tried
He laid his watch on tho anvil plate.
The hammer rose up TO its full height,
and the next instsnt all its ponderous
weight, with crushing force that shook
the ground for an acre around. came down
on the watch.
"There sir, said the Zimmerman quiet.
ly, 'if You don't believe that crystal Il
broken, just stoop down. aud you will sec
II sticking to the hammer.
Mr.. Dubious swallowed whole pro.
cession OF Jumps before he could speak.
"But forgot TO say" be exclaimed,
"that it was to break the crystal without
inIuring the watch.
"Oh. yes. said the Zimmerman; 'yes.
] know; have heard that rubbish my.
self But it's all CANNON. don't be-
lieve it can be done, But you can break
the crystal every time.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1882-12-28

.'Seems 10 me you're takia a quecr wsy
10 catch him. observed the puzzled Aunt
Kczlah. .',lrivin' him on Just when he gets
Interested =
That's the very time He'll come
again, he cant help IL.
Aud be did. Next Sunday morning saw
him al Amt KeEiahs gate. gotten up IN
such style that /. was reported his own
dog didn't know him. The widow mel
him wiih 10 we'll pleased face
"whai are you doing hereS"
Il came to 60 to 60 TO church with you.
II won't 60 with you. You don't de-
serve civility, and | for one won't waste il
ON yon."
''But supposing I'm rcpentantf"
II doubt ii, You don't look like il. "
II think my actions prove II, since ]
iniiict voluntary penanee on myself
..In seeking my society," l hadn't
thought OF that II ] can torment you |
will surely go. at the risk OF throwing all
S. into Mysteries.
And shs went. not once only. but. aftef
awhile. regularly, until S., whom this
singular move, had, as she said, thrown
into Mysteries Of astonishment, began to
recover aud to settle down in the belief
that ''it was q sure thing that there was to
be wedding"
One day Mr.. pettibones said to the wid-
ow;
"Why are you always SO crusiy to meY
You are sweet enough with others. >
"But hate old bachelors.
"rhat is my misfortune, not my fault
You can remedy il by marrying me.
And she did.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1882-12-28

tell me you don't kno~ VIA, psutoplssm
NJ" That's inst IL Mary prc,oplasus =
We'll. prc,oplAsm Il What .e may call The
life principle. "Any thing 10 30 with IL
suranecf" ''oh. pcnseusel Tho life pr,a
ciral 10 naiun. the starting point of vital
action, ~ TO speak He discovered ,ha,
did boz Yes, a few years aso in Eng
land. And what good is !, going 10 dcF
Good great deal Of good !. expands
the circle OF human knowledge, and -
valuable In bearing out the theory u eyo
lutlou II is noble contribution 10
science, sud has made Huxley one II the
few immortal names that we're no, horu TO
die" so Huxley kno~s all about The
life principle. docs hey YES al ahon
IT, !" ''And the starting point % vital ae
tiong Exactly" "woll, see here, nos
can he take some OF that pro,oplasm and
go make man. or horse. or an elephant
with itg' 'oh. no, ho. couldn't Can
be take il and make any thing at all OF II =
even gnst or = flyY' II guess not
well, then, hs may just go TO thunder
With his protopiasm; don't believe IL Ia
worth 10 cents pound any how Pears
10 me these scientific fellows put on big
lot OF airs about very little. Protoplasm.
ehf Shouldn't wonder II Huxley came
over here TO get up company TO work IL.
Did you say the mine Is in EnglandS II is
needless to say that the scientist gave up
his friend in dispair.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1882-12-28

'.You mustn't touch the top of the la
by's bead. said mother TO her little
four.year.oId She has soft spot tina. Is
very tender
The youngsier gazed at II enrionsly for
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1882-12-28

The prophet who thinks everything will
turn 6ut according ~ his expectations
should Try turning out moassss from
cold ing.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1882-12-28

A country editor has been made the vie.
tin Of diamond robbery. His opponent
stole the ace of that suit ont Of The pack.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1882-12-28

az tO 800 A day at home. Sam
w w Wv pies wortbt5 FREQ. Address
Gr1xsos 4 Co.. Portland, Maine. lS1y
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-08
PERSONAL,
Col. John w CANNED is in the city.

Col. John w CANNED is in the city.
Major Minter returned with Mr.. Brecken-
ridge from Mexico.
Mariana Garcia is in the city. One swallow
don't make spring, but it looks like election
times to Mariana.
Colonel Lee, who is appointed to succeed
Major w. B. Hughes, at the government de-
pot, is expected this afternoon.
Major Hungerford and family, have arrived
at the Hord Hotel. from Laredo. The party
leaves for St. Louis in the morning.
Mr.. Robert Henry Dudley Leicester, M.
A,rOxon, Of Liverpool, England, very favor
ably known as visitor to San Antonio, has
Just been added to the Texas bar. He has
studied here simply to acquire knowledge OF
American law, but does not intend to prac-
tice. Mr.. Leicester shortly shortly returns to
England for admission to the bar, and to
marry his 6ancee Miss Fannie H. Simpson,
of Liverpool.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-08
Rev. Young on Infidelity.

A large audience attended the Soledad
street M. E. church last night, to hear the re-
marks of Parson Young on Freethinkers, and
In6delity. The only vacant seats being in
the "amen. corner" our reporter adopted
social equality for awhile, and sat beside
fifteenth amendment.
The subject (infdelity) is an old threadbare
one, but we could not help but admire the
many bold, original ideas advanced by Mr..
allow freedom of thought and action, as is
claimed, but that christianity did. In reply to
the charge that christianity tried to make the
what it wanted was to make minds live to
same rules; object was to make men accep,
Christ, and demands that only the rules oil
Christianity be observed. He said he did
not care what particular church or denomi-
nation men belonged to,-the object
was all the same,-only difference in the
rules and diversity in the mode or form-,hat
infdelitv tried to prevent freedom of though,
by scof6ng and ridiculing religion because the
churches and ministers differed. Compli-
mented Bob Ingersol by calling him the worst
autocrat in the land, that he held his foot up
on the neck of thousands of men and women,
by his false (?) doctrines. Called attention to
the poor fool, who had read some little book
on geology to .criticise creation and
the Bible; and had read Cesar, and quote
little Latin; or who hadn't attended church
for twenty years, and knew nothing OF the
beauties and truth of christianity to scott and
laugh at religion and cry bigotry. He said
the worst of this case is the williu ignorance Of
these fellows. He claimed that infidelity itself
was the greatest bigotry. and in proof Of same,
cited the fact that several parents had tax en-
their children away from Sunday School, but
allowed them to attend beer gardens on Sun
day night, and dance until late midnight.
That these free thinkers were afraid of inves-
tigation and conviction, claimed that the
church and religion courted investigation.
That there were mysteries in religion as we'll
as in other things, that could not be under
stood or explained, but that the church was
still going on in its investigation, and hugging
the truth and hope yet to get out on the broad
shores o. there our pencil broke,
and the reporter failed to catch the balance of
the sentence.) Services closed by singing by
the whole congregation, Crock of Ages, etc.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-08
JEWELED CARRIERS,

The fashion for wearing jeweled carriers has
spread SO rapadly that jewellers all keep the
article in stock. They are very expensive.
member of CONSPICUOUS firm explains:
'The rage is recent, but none the less strong,
and it promises to spread indefinitely, as the
rage is as unlimited as the purse. All the
prominent society women and many who are
not in society wear them. You see, women
constitutionally delight in pretty things, and
their adornment is of more interest and enjoy
ment to them than anything else. If you will
come down stairs I'll show you the stock"
There was a showcase full of them, each
pair mounted in a velvet box. The pattern
was the same in all as far as the band was con-
cerned. The band was full inch wide made
Of fine elastic and covered with beautifully wo-
ven silk of every conceivable shade, pale
blues and warm reds predominating. They are
designed to match the tint of the dress wore
with them. In one case two heart-shaped
clasps of colored gold, inland with cross-bars
of torquoises and pearls, joined the ends of a
scarlet band With little frills of silk along the
edges. The price was $Ioo.
A pair with two oval clasps of hammered gold,
perhaps an inch in length, could be bought for
$48. while the cheapest pair, with plain gold
clasps was $40.
''Its curious fact," said he jeweler, "that
the cheap ones won't sell. When customer
wants an elegant garter, he-I mean she-is
willing to pay for it."
A pair that cost $225 had too shields with
three big pearls in each and little diamonds
at the edges. Another pair was expensive
trough its delicate lace, with was arranged in
fluffy bow-knot, with two little gold disks
claasping in the centre.
AT another establishment the jeweler said:
| "The majority of them are made to order
Your visit is opportune as have just finished
the most expensive pair that ever left my fac.
tory. The priceis $,2oo." In this the lace
and Pearl-colored silk band was joined by an
elaborate clasp. On one side was the lady's
monogram in pearls; on the other the coat-of.
arms, with frosted storks' heads, crest of de.
licately carved gold, and a motto set in chip
diamonds. 1t was a present from mother to
her daug hter, who is to be married soon
elias the demand for such carriers increas.
ed?"
'It is hundred per cent. greater than las
year, and grows constantly"
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-08
Justice Adans' Court.

II. Schulz VS.. E. Rothig, suit on pre- ssory
note for Sligo; judgment for the plaintiff.
T. Schlessenger VS.. Mary Palmer, suit on
account; dismissed by plaintiff.
N. Underwood VS.. I. & &. N. railroad, suit
for damages of $Ioo; set for tomorrow at 10
a.. m.
Smith & Redmond VS.. French Whitecowton,
suit on account for $3I2S; set for 4 o'clock
Tomorrow.
French Whitecotton VS.. G.. II. & S. A. r.
r.. suit for damages $2oo; set for May nth,
at 10 a. m.
There were about fifteen other cases, which
were continued for services, etc.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-08
HOrd's Hotel Arrivals.

w T Merriweather, Frio; ] w Baylor,
Cotulla; Pierce Johnston, La Sale; G X
Chene, Uvalde; 5 Robb, Uvalde; M c
Chew, Palestine; A H Fonda, independence;
r l. Owens, Victoria: w J Wingate, Organe;
F Carleton, A E HabeCht, Austin; J M Born,
E A Campbell, Houston; E Utter, Round
Rock; ] G Carr, Del Rio; N l. Wood, Goliad;
b A Aldrich, St Louis; VIM w Ellis, Bandera;
Mrs M c Davis, Converse; w N Hungerford
and family, Laredo.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-08
A Ma. row Escape,

Mr.. Frank L. Paschal, who resides with
Mr.. Herman Huppertz. his son-in law, on
Soledad street, feeling badly. soug advice of
DIR. Cupples, and a capsule of medicine vas
prepared for him. By its side was lying a
piece of lunar caustic, and Mr.. Paschal mad
vertently took this. The mistake was quickly
discovered and the usual remedies were
promptly applied, and we are glad to say that
MIR. Paschal is now out Of danger.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-08
Central Hotel ArriYala.

A r Stevens, ] Palmer, Flint Hill; J Lacey,
Houston; A Marchbant, Austin; J Weymuller,
Mary Weymuller, Uvalde; Alormo Perez, Mrs
A J Urine, Del Rio; c L White G Milo,
Laredo; J H James, Tyler; H ] Nible; A N
Kennedy, J c McElyser, Round Rock; w II
Scott, Medina; P McCliney, E Davia, Atlas
cosa; Tom Hughes, Cibolo; J K Gilmer, La
Sale,
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-08
THE TARIFF COMMISSION BILL PASSED

On Saturday the republicans pushed the
tariff commission bill to final vote and pas
sage, the vote standing-yeas, ISL; nays, S..
Epson was the only Texas representative re-
corded in favor Of the bill.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-08

j. w. Harrington made an affidavit before
Justice Adam, this morning, charging William
Volner with stealing horse, the property of
S. F. Thackston. The accused has been
Jailed.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-08

-Perambulators in new styles just received
at Reeds.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-08

In order to close out Stock, we are
now offering our
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1882-08-27
RKlIGIOUs NOrICns,

Free Methodist Church, ON second
street. Preaching morning and night.
Beats free.
German Church-Rsv. A. Kreuter viii
preaco tomorrow morning At 101
O'Clock. There viii Be- no evening ser
vioe.
Congregational Churoh-Rey. /. e.
Dwinoll. DID,, Who haa been spending 8
week with tho pastors family at AIki
Point, will preaoh IN the morning. In
tho evening the children under Ma
Kslleys direction win give their service.
Sunday school after morning service.
All invited.
Trinity Church Services win be- held
m Trinity Church today at His Z. IA.
and 7.l6 pm. Sunday oohool at 10 1. M.
Prof. 8. ]. Gilbert Of San Franoiseo,
WI preside - TIE organ. Tho public
are invited.
Rsv. y. BaRiey viii preach In Tia
Aeehodit Protestant Church at II 1. m.
today. Sunday school at l2:lk.
MA 4. ". Jonoovill lad IL aofvioea
at Tho hall a the 7. y. G. A. this after-
noon q I O'Clock. Al ass cordially In
vitsd 70 at1ond.
Christian Church. % 6peine stseek
between foaEtA and Filth, q fhe Err
oDpal soaoel hD1se. RxoaohfnQ q II ..
N. b EldW 8 @. Espy. Sunday school
at 10 An. Al aso invitod
Hep4lt OuEch-Proaohiue g II Am.
b H. pn1eogs Rev. ]. A. WiFSh. Sunday
olAou9 tmN1od1a1o1Y o11o1 DnE1inR =.
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