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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1883-02-22

Several mon,hs agca lady residing on
Beacon street took Of . number oi rings
from her fingers aud layed ,hcm upoa her
jressinR iahle. Aftor washing her hand.
she returned 10 tho room 10 replace her
Rugs. When. 20 her asionishmen,. one II
them, . diamond ring, was missiag She
was certain that she took th. ring from
her finger and equally certain that 40 oae
could have entered tho room without her
knowledge during the Ave INITIATES sh.
had been in the bath room. A most rigid
search was instituted. but the missing ring
valued at s2oo was not found A few
weeks since the lady was much annoyed
by mice. Almost nightly they held their
revels, They not only destroyed her sleep.
but choice laces were mutilstcd. The 10.
dy procured trap, one Of the old.fash.
ioned kind, and having baited 1t with
tempting bit OF cheese, placed it near ihe
scene OF depredations. On the following
morning she had three fine. silky mice OF
various sizes. Oue OF them waA so pecui-
iarly constructed that it attracted her at.
tention, as II seemed TO have q string tied
around its body. Tho servant girl vas
instructed to drown the oaptives and reset
the trap. and she was about to throw the
dead mice into dirt barrel, when her eye
was attracted by sparkle from what
proved to be the lost diamond ring, which
was not perceptible when the mouse was
alive. but which came to light after the 80.
we're soaking which the mouse received.
1t is supposed that in his haste 10 get
away he ran his head though the ring, and
struggles forced IL over his
fore,legs, where IL remained. ~ Boston
Jowaai.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1883-02-22

hr:stling With stone cairns. the natives en-
gagged in the chase derloy into skirmish
line sufficiently long 70 close the mouth Of
this angle aud walk slowly toward the rein.
deer. their bows and arrows o. spears and
their lials light skin csnoesl bcing car.
ried along or concealed in some convenient
place near the waters edge. The herd,
seeing the slow approach Of their enemies,
tfot leisurly away until they come within
sight Of the rock monuments, which have
been made 10 initiate the human form as
far as possible, when. believing them
selves to be surrounded on the lana side.
they take 10 the water as the only means
OF escape left them. No sooner is the herd
fairly in. than the agile natives are In hot
pursuit, with their ksdis flying through
the water, and rapidly oyer,aking the be-
wildered animals, they dispatch them with
arrows and spears, and haul their carcasses
on shore TO be butehered.
This sport is not without its dangers
as oftentmos wounded animal or .
belligerent buck seeing flight impossible,
with swinging horns and plunging hoofs,
turns so swiftly on his pnrsuer that he
succeeds in tearing the fragile kiak TO
pieces. and the wrecked Esqnimaux, un.
able to swim, browns il he is not promptly
rescued by some near neighbor, or man
ages to float on the wreck OF his boat until
help arrives, II is a singular fact that
herd OF reindeer, so the natives say, viii
repeatedly Craze right through this line Of
cairns without any father notice than few
suspicious glances at them as they pass by,
but the minute moving figures force them
against these stationary ones their suspi. |
cion is raised to pitch high enough to
make them prefer the water rather than to
trust them. Yet this is not very hard TO
comprehend il one knows the almost half |
amphibious nature OF the Arctic deer. ]
have seen them when taking up line Of
march, wade and swim right through a
deep lake that interposed itself in their
direct course rather than go around it,
this would not have exacted
marked detour, which fact, imagined,
must have been as patent to the deer as il
was to myself And the Esquimaux tell
me of even bolder deeds. When pursued
aud cornered on some OF the long narrow
tongues of land projecting into Hudson's
Bay, they have known the deer TO take to
the sea and swim directly outward. until
they were lost to vision, and whether they
were thereby drowned or not they lcould
not tell
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1883-02-22
HOW WATCHES ARE MADE

| 1t will he apparent to any one. who will
examine SoLID GOLD WATcH, that aside
| from the necessary thickness for engray-
ing and polishing, large portion OF the
precious metal used, is needed only to
stifen and hold the engraved portions in
place, and supply the necessary solidity
and strength. The surplus gold 10 actual.
| ly needlss so far as Unity and beauty are
concerned. In JAMES BOSS PATENT
GOLD WATCH CASES, this WASTE Of
precious metal is overcome, and the SAME
soLiDTY AND STRENGTH produced at 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 to
the purpose. has two plates Of SOLID GOLD
soldered one on each side. The three are
then passed between polished steel rollers,
and the result is a 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
trated Catalogue, and to see warrant
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1883-02-22
The horse ran into The gate, air.
WAS the gate shuiy"
aNa..

/ The horse ran into the gate, sir. :
WAS the gate shuty"
Yes sir.
You don't usually shat the gate Al
nighty"
"No sir; but ! did tonight"
He looked at her for further explains
iion. aud Jennie, who never liked TO tell
Of her exploits. was obliged to go on.
They ,elephoned me about il. from
Leicester. sir. /" she said briefly
"Did they tell you to shut the gateg'
mo sir; the telephone stopped before
they got as far as that; these men cut the
wire, and had To think for myself what
l should do. "
And you thought OF thatS" he asked.
"Yes, she said modestly.
"well." he said. 'you are very
thoughtful little girl. You have saved
me great deal Of money tonight, aud FIJI
never forget it,"
And be never did. The directors Of the
bank passed vote OF thanks ut their next
meeting TO Miss Jennie Bartlett ''for her
prompt and efficient services in arrestirg
the burglars who feloniously entered the
bank building on the evening Of Septem.
ber-- and distracted the contents OF its
vault" and more than that, sent her
purse Of money, with which she was able
TO carry out that winter her long cherished
plan OF going to school. 1t was disagree
able experience to go through, but Jennie
will always date whatever success she has
in the world from that night at the Bar.
rington toll gate.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1883-02-22

A clergyman had been invited TO fill
vacant pulpit, and was TO preach his trial
sermon in anticipation Of call, At the
house Of leading member, where he
stopped, his host said lac hoped be would
avoid saying anything in his sermon 10 Of
fend the Spiritnalists, as there we're many
In the town who ATTENDED their church.
Walking down tho street another leading
light OF the church was met, who hoped
he would not say anything TO offend the
Uniyersslists. AZ many Of them attended
their church. just as he was entering the
pulpit; one Of the deacons button.h h0lcd
him and said The largest liquor dealer Ia
town is here in his pew; ! hope rou will
not fnd IT necessary to refer to that busi-
ness. The perpleIed clergyman then in.
quired: What i'll ] presrh about? oh.
ssil tbs deacon, give IL 10 the Jews, they
haven't got friend ID town. II would be
we'll il this experience were limited 10 the
candidate; but unfortunately the settled
pastor otter meets with like warnings.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1883-02-22

man he was. | tell Won the people in ilns
ccunss never kne. hoe much of msn hs
vas til be went TO Albany a. . senaios
aud sent back reputation that kept him
TO the front Oh, yes, knew Sllas
Wright He and stamped thi. eoan,,
many times together. - EruAbase.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1883-02-22

l
BROTHER GARDNER ON ELEcrioS WAoEns
The committee on Harmony reported
that the Lime. Kiln Club was at peace and
harmony with every government on earth
except Greece, and with every ofgunisa
tion and association in America except the
Concord School OF Philosophy. During lls
quarter the committee had taken action
in twenty four instances where members
OF the club had different opinions, and
the only case left was that Of Whalebone
Howker rs Clay Bank Tyler,
What am dat case2 softly inquired the
president.
II WAS explained that Brother liowker
had won an election bet Of Brother Tyler,
but that the latter had refused to square
up. was asked to stand up, and when
he was on his feet Brother Gardner said:
Brother Tyler. did yon bet new hat
dat de Republicans would carry New York
by millyon majority
Yes, sab.
Has you paid dat bet yit2
No, sab.
Was you wsitin fur anythin in pnrticu-
lar to happen befo' you paid dat bets
No, sab.
Den you had better settle the matter
befo' de mex meetin occurs. A man who
EN- fool nuff TO bet on elckshun should be
idiot nuff to pay what he loses. - Lime
Kiln Glib.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1883-02-22

He WAS JUsT OuT. Some OF our city
stores are constantly annoyed by children
coming to the door and asking for cards,
empty boxes and that sort Of things. The
clerks are, OF course, down on the young
sters, and the warfare never ends. The
other day 0 little girl opened store door.
aud sticking her head in called ont:
Say mister, have you got any empty
boxese
No, said the eIerk, not very politely.
Got any eardss
No
Got any almanacsf
No
Got any empty bottless
No.
Got any picturesl
No.
Got any senseY
No-yes mo - -yes--you miserable little
wretch, and the clerk flew ont OF the door.
but the youngster was mp In the next alley
making faces ut him. and he came back
madder than he had been since bis salary
was reduced.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1883-02-22

wHY HE DiDs'r'~~"Didn't tell you
wanted those boots for the grand reception
last nightfy be demanded II tho placid
shoemaker
II pellet you didt"
"And diin't you promise TO have them
done2r
II expect -.
''Tbeu Why diln'l s"uy'
''i;~eaaas ] vas br~~.,ei At dot grand ~.
cep,ion tnyselil How eau maks boots
nnd sseiI around, at grand receptions
tOOs'
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1883-02-22

&5 tO $40 A day at home. Sam
W. w ~ Piles worth IS free. Address
sussox Co.. PortiAnd, Maine. 4sly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-23
MASKED MURDERERS and ROBBERS.

SAN FRANCIsCO, Jan. pa dispatch to Wells,
Fargo & Co. from Carson says that a store at Gold
Mountain was robbed on Thursday or Friday by
mounted and masked men. The proprietor and
two Creek Indians were killed. The road agents
then went to a store az Silver Peak and robbed it,,
killing the proprietor and ono clerk. Two of tho
robbers were also killed. Gold Mountain and Silver
Peak are in Southwestern Nevada.
About o'clock this morning from eight to twelve
mounted and maskc men rode up to MonIellO Sta
tOn on tie Central Pacific road, 1876 miles west Of
Ogden seized two white and half dozen Chinese
section men, robbed them of what Yaluables they
had and locked them up in tank-house. They
then awaited the arrival of the stbound express
train which came in soon after Two of the high
waymcn jumped on the engine, Oycrawed tho engi-
neer and fireman, and ran the engine side track.
The remainder of the band first seized the train
men, took what valuablcs they had, and locked
them also in the tank-housc. They then attacked
the express car, but met by fusilade from
!. NJ Ross, the express messenger. They returned
the fire, and thirty shots were exchanged, when
the robbers hndng the resistance more spirited
than they had expected and probably fearing a
demonstration Oh the part OF the passengers, ran
away. No one is known to have heen killed or
wounded, The passengers were not mOeSted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-23
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
THE TROUBLES IN FRANCE.


PARIS, Jan. 22.-Durng the annual services for
the repose Of the soul of Louis XVI an unusually
large body of police was posted outside the Expi
atory Chapel in readiness to suppress any demon
stratiOn.
In the Chamber of Deputies to-day NJ. Cun6o
d'Omano questioned the Government in regard to
the removal of Prince Napoleon's manifesto, and
charged the judicial authorities with the violation
OF the Press law of 1881. NJ. Dcves, Minister of
Justice, replied that the judge had acted in the free
exercise Of hls discretion when he described Pruce
NapoleOn's act crime. The Chamber passed 10
the order OF The day by vote of 100 to 80.
1t IS again rimored that the Senate will he consi-
tuted a court Tor the trial of Prince Napoleon. Ac-
cOrdng TO the latest intelligence the Government
will adhere to its bills against the rOyaiists. The
Right the Radical Left and the Extreme Left are de-
termlned 10 oppose The pass ige Of these measures,
while the Republican Union favor "A compromise.
Ii is believed that the Government is only dispose
10 accept an amendment deprlyIng tho Princes who
may he expelled Of their ranl, and political rights.
In Inc Senate to-day NJ. Waddngon declared that
the Republic was threatened by nobody. and had
nothing to fca! except the faulisi might isef COM
mi. The Bonaparts; members of the Chamber of
Deputies have decided that three of their number
shall resign their seats afCr the liberation OF eX-
puslon OF Prince Napoleon, III Orler TO allow llln
TO contest n seat.
IN. Paris states that the Elysees quarter was
pa'folicd last night because il feared that a
Lcgitiinst manifesto would be- posted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-23
FURTHER ARRESrs IN DrRLIN.

LONDON, Jan. 1.-Two further arrests were
made IN Dubn tins morning in connection with
the conspiracy to murder O1cifls
Dublin dispatch - lie S. James's Gazette says:
although wide belief exists that the authorities
will now be able TO bring the PhGnix Park assassns
TO justice the real fact is that Farrelps assertion
that the Inner Circle was composed that its
members were unknown to each other and, thcrc-
for not to be dcnticd.ls only too well founded.At
the adjourned cxamnItion of the accused cOnspir-
atols next Saturday list of Government officials,
the murder Of whom had been arranged. will be
produced
The ime' in q leading editorial says: 1t is ev-
idcnt that Saturday proceedings IN Dublin un-
Veiird conspiracy To murder executive officials.
M'fOugh III secrets of the prosecution thus TAR
haze been kent with praiscwOrrhy discretion. ~ rs
not believed thai tie counsel for the Crown has be-
gun with the strongest part of the case. The IN
quiry will probably be protraclcd for several
weeks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-23
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
CONGRESSIONAL AND OTHER TOPICS.

CONGRESSIONAL AND OTHER TOPICS.
THE PROSPECTS AND PROGRESS OF TARIFF REVISION
IL THE HOUSE AND sENATE-THE CASE OF J. O.
HowARD-MPoRTANr SUPREME COURT DE-
CIsIoN.
A correspondent of THE TRIBUNE points ont
some OF the dangers that the friends of tariff
reform iii the House will probably be called
upon to encounter, and explains the attitude
of the parties toward the question. In the
Senate, when the Tariff bill came ND for dis
cussion, Mr.. Van Wyck replied to Mr. Conger
in discussion upon Schedule ID, woods and
wooden wares. Some of the reasons to be as
signed by the Treasury Department for Ap-
Draser lloward's removal. in response TO the
Senate Commerce Committees call for informa-
tion, are given by TRIBUNE correspondent.
The Supreme Court yesterday decided that Sec
ton No. 5,519 Of the Revised Statutes is uncon-
situt iOna.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-23
THE POPE TO THE IRISH BISHOPS.

DUBLIN, Jan. 22.-lho Pope IN letter to Cardi-
naI NcCahe, OF which copies have been sent TO all
The Irish bishop, congratulatcs them on Their zeal
IN calming the country and guiding the people. He
regrets thai evil societies have not ceased to trust
10 deeds OF crime, hut seek remedies which lead 10
the destruction Of the fa thful. The people should
be firmly persuaded that the national cause should
he kcp, distinct from the deeds OF these unhallowed
associations. lie suggests that leave 70 attend pop
uar meetings shoGd b. allowed only to those of
the clergy N whose wisdom the bishops have
espccal conf cncc as able 70 guide IN excited as
sembly and defend the most julciOu5 courses. The
clergy, thus constituted guardians Of the public Sc
curty aud defenders o. the common veal, will he
OF great utility to the country in its disturbed
state.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-23
GRIMES AND CASUALTiES-BY TELEGRAPL
rNn1Na LIE MN DArDAN-

ENDING LIFE VIM LAUDANUM
PHLADELPIIA, Jan. 22.-Francls motifs com
mted slucie at Eleventh and rasAcrst this mcriing by
SUICIDE or Az OLD MAN.
BALTIMORE. Jan ~, aptliu j. II. Oter age
sx,yx. comphte sneiie this a"r9oon az his home IN Ia
city, J shooting himself through the head with pistol.
TX.TBEASURER POLES BOND.
NASHVILLE. Tenn Jam 22.---Jndec Quarles, OF
tho criminal Court has liked xrrcasurer 40 x appearances
''''" '' = ir, STORE BLOWN opEN AND ROBBED; -.
LITTLE Rock, Jan. 22.-Saturday night McRae ~
and SSbe Of money and 900 Ia Government 1ao
robbers two hon ses, rode to Camden and took the train
A CoNFIOENCE MAN CHARGED WITH FORGERY.
BosroH Jan. 22-Ge9rge w. GushMa,n con, con,
to-day upon charge oftofgery lie pleaded not giy and
"'' '',''' A FATAL SLIDE down a HILL.
BEIpGEPoTr Conn Jan. 22-j4mes Is; =, aGmng 11a :
age nine while SIDING Gown n' & s'S l,f ' o In r pass
no uorl11' SAFE BLOWN OPEN AND ROBBED
LANCASTER Penn, Jan. 9th sac ~ the no.
tel schberser at christina ihs county S was DoTn
hundred dolla,s money and valuable secu'I''cs y" d"
rests have been made
Op,vGr Va IAN 22.-Ihe tria! of Grant NInte,
coorcd for murder was begun to "a! neV,6 % & Ji{
~ '''S SENTENCED FOR ARSON.
Trp,NoN Penn. jan. 22.-JaCnO Siagcr, we'll
ono I,Inrr near this place. to-day sentenced to tve
wears and montns IN the Eastern Pemtenay and 500
oBTAINING FLoUR BY FALSE PRETENCEs.
BOsTON, Jan. 22.--tu the Munlcipal court t0-day
James Thompson ON the charge oi obtaining 10000 pounds
OF Flour by mise prcences from cJras cggs OF schenectady
n l held IA $1,000.
FATAL AFFRAY IL LOUI sTASA.
SHREVEPORT La., Jan. 22--n Fillmore. BosSier
Parish SATURDAY. a. Williams well Know ontte
dealer killed John Justice Ola suige driver ana
hoser Justice provoked the killing by drawing his pistol
on Williams and attempting 10 shoot him.
DRIVEN TO SUICIDE BY LOVE.
CHARLESTON. - &. Jan. 22.-EusobiO SIMS, age
eighteen committed suicide this afternoon at White Point
by shooting himself through the heal note w"s
pinned 10 his coat stating that ked hmsed Tor love Vi
yOung lady whose name 10 mentioned IN the note
A DISHONEST POsToFFICE CLERK.
NEW-ORLFANs. La, Jan. 22,-MajOr Fuller su-
Terintenent OF the city delivery OF the NewOeahs 6
nee II cOlOred distributing CLERK n ho
onlfe place In his coat pocket to-day ON D
MCMILLAN sixteen unopened anu u
sImpcd letters ia his c0lapd four oPehea anu
stamped letters In Ills inside vest pocket
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-23
Charles Phillips. of this city. was dismissed to-day by
Justice LOranger.
FOREIGN NOTES.

DONDON, M0nday, ian. y, 1858.
Ex-Empress Eugenee has arrived in Paris
The French dspatchboa Sagitare has sailed for tie
Congo River.
Walkers fax mills I'm Paradown, County Curragh,
Ireland have been burned, throwing many persons out
OF employment.
The Khedye has conferred the decoration Of the order
Meddlc OF the first class upon NJ. Bredf late French
Controller.
The COrrespOndeucid, OF Madrid, states that Senior
Cursta, Minister OF Finance will follow the policy of his
predecessor Senor Camacho in regard to commercial
treaties.
The Examiner OF Private Bills has decided that tho
promoters of the Manchester Ship Canal have failed TO
comply with the standing orders OF Parliament The OBJ
jcct0n Ia based upon snch serious grounds that IL
pears To imperil the whole scheme.
The Briton Ferry Wales Iron Works have stopped
operations, throwing 1000 persons out OF employment
At Z meeting OF Belfast merchants It decided 10
ssri new line OF steamers between this port and the
United states.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-23
EFFECTS OF RECENT STORMS.

LoNpoN, Jan. 22.-'Ihe Ann has arrived at
Bristol. She lost bnlwark- had bonts smashed and
lcttieoucd her deck cargo on the passage.
The British brig Henrjs Captain clifford. from
Grccnock for ---, has been towcd 90 MAryport aud
dOckcd.
The Brush ship King Genre. Captain Bass from Car
din for Port Moody, G. b. has put into Newport with
her cargo sLiiicd.
HALIFAX y. =. Jan. 22.-Adyccs have been received
here stating tna 90" brig &. W. Anderson. from Turk
Island December "a, fOr ths p0rt, Win cargo OF sat-
hus put lnlO Bermuda Gisinastcd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-23
ornER DISAsrERs Oh THE WATER.

CHARLESTON, ;. c., Jan. 22.-The Norwegian
bark Dagina Hamburg Charleston, Is ashore on
the s;ouc Brcakcr- Tugs have gone to her assistance
bu as the stranded vessel ~ well up on the beach, u e
not thought that she can be saved The crew are safe
W,sutyCTov Jan. 22.-The Signal Corps Station at
Atlantic Cty ~ J reports that the ship Frederick G..
scammc reported yesterday ~ having been noated was
t,d II siderable distance from her former position
fhis morning by wrcchiug steamer, but no" is aground
AGAIN or t.c inner side Of -hOdl-
The signal Corps station az Chincotc1guc VA reports
as lows: The steamer Alpin II well up Oh the beach,
in good condition she is lutkug no water, ana Will
probably be gotten OF.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-23
THE CARGO OK THE PICARDE.

Further dispatches received ut the Office OF the
French Transatlantic CompIny yesterday con-
frmcd the laundering Of tho steamship Picardie' OF
that line. at sea on January II, aud the rescue OF
all on board, rs published IN yesterdays TRIBUNE
The vesse. was valued at about 100000. The
following Is the list OF her cargo as taken on board
a; this port 1877 bags Of coffee. 2i.s46 bushels
Of wheat, , copper carboys, l case sand paper
packages of lOmmy, > boxes OF vine cutting.,
package Of agricultural implements, 302 barrels OF
uhrcatiHg OIL, - barrels o. beef, cases OF hard-
ware. 27U hides = 400 stayrs % barrels ot carbon
black, 232. .J3G pounds oi lard 81 cases OF sewing
machines, 10 cedar logs and 30 barrels oi Iarl oI.
he cargo was valued ut about @lJoiOOO ana vas
insured.