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Connecticut western news., 1885-04-01
An Eskimo Gambling Game

A favorite Eskimo amusement. says Lieutenant SohwatkA, in St. Mchoids, is to take one of the long.handlod musk. ox cups and, partially filling it with soup or stew, whirl it around on board or flat rock in the center of group ool- lected to play the game the person to whom the handle of the cup points when it has stopped turning is the victor, and can appropriate tho contents of the cup This game is not SO much played by tho children as by the old women of tho tribe, and, I am sorry 10 say, that this simple game is often used by them as means of gambling. When tho Porson to whom the handle has pointed has taken out the article placed in tho cup Cor alongside it, if it be too large), some other article must be placed in it or alongside 1t, and n brisk twirl is then given it that sends 1t spinning around again for four or five times before it settles to rest and the handle desig- mates the new victor. have said this is kind of gambling, because the lucky one often puts in the musk-oH horn cup things much moro valuable than arc taken ont, the only idea of value among the Eskimo being the present necessity for an article. A needle that Ia wanted for use immediately is moro valuable in their eyes than the horn cup which holds it, although 1t may have taken them e month to make the cup
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-01
A A Law Question.
WHEN AN ABSENT HUSBAND MAY BH
 PRESUMED DEAD,

An interesting question as to whether an absent husband is to be presumed dead or alive has just been passed upon by Surrogate Rollins, of New York. The petitioner in the case claimed to be the widow of John Nesbit, to whom she was married in 1883. She had previously been married to man named Decker, whom she saw for the last time in 1875, and who was last heard of in 1878. At the time of her marriage to Nesbit she did not know whether Decker was dead or alive. As nothing had been heard of him for five years she took it for granted that he was not living. Was the second marriage valid The Surro- gate holds that it was.
 It is 8 common rule that "whenever the law is invoked as to rights depend ing upon the life or death of an absent party he is deemed to be living until seven years have expired and after that he is deemed to be dead" But this pre- sumption must give way to the presump- tion Jf innocence. A wife who has not heard from her husband for five years and then enters into second marriage is presumed to be innocent. It is for those who question the validity of the mar riage to prove that lthe former husband was living at the time 1t was contracted.
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-01
FOR SUNDAY READING.
SOBER SECOND THOUGHTS FOR 4
 DAY OF REST.
TnlmaGe and the Dude-WhRt a Police Ser Eeant says about Temperance-A Youns Aknn's Fortune, Etc.. Etc.
ONE WHO KNOWS.

ONE WHO KNOWS.
 Police Sergeant Oliver Timms, of New York, lectured on temperance. He has been sending drunks back to the cells these fifteen years.
 ''It is sad," he said, "to note the in- difference of our best citizens to the temperance cause. Our so-called first families are no friends of temperance. You never see them at any of our meet ings. They are always to be found, however, at balls or elite receptions, where the wine flows as freely as water. None but the veteran policemen know how many buns now walking the streets took their first glass at 8 social gathering. Notlong ago, as was mak- ing my rounds, I saw a seedy, miserable tramp stop in front of the station house, apparently undecided as to what step he should take next. I had curiosity to see what he would do. Presently a patrolman hove in sight and bore down upon him. To my astonishment the tramp not only stood his ground but greeted the policeman as an old fri end and finally got ten cents from him. asked the policeman if he knew the tramp. Ever since I WAS a boy,' said he. He was one of the richest men in the Ninth Ward. be- gan years ago by steering him to his door and unlocking it for him. He has drank up everything, and is deserted by friends and family
 "Rum is one of the greatest social Jewellers on the face of the earth. Why, once had occasion to take charge of a prominent lawyer of N. Y. city, who, when brought into the station house, embraced g dirty tramp, covering his face with kisses. If I were to tell you who that lawyer was you would not be- heve me. There is this sign over gin mill of the West side: As we journey through life, let us live by the way. There is no restaurant attached, and I often wondered what the significance of the legend could be. At last went into the place and asked the proprietor what it meant. For an answer be simply pointed to the picture of a donkey upon the wall. The silly beast was browsing upon missiles by the roadside, while in the background were pastures of luxuriant grass. The solution of the legend was complete. How many human donkeys are there who heed that
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-01
Farragut's Flagship on Fire.

From an account by Commander AL bert Kautz, in the Century War Papers for April, we quote the following: "No sooner had Farragut given the order 'Hard-a-port, than the current gave the ship broad sheer, and her bows went hard up on & mud bank. As the fire raft came against the port side of the ship, 1t became enveIoped Tn flames. We were so near to the shore that from the bowsprit we could reach the tops of the bushes, and such short distance from Fort St. Philip that we could dis tinctly hear the gunners in the case mates giving their orders; and as they saw Farragut's flag at the mizzen, by the bright light, they fired with fright ful rapidity. Fortunately they did not make sufficient allowan ce for our close proximity, and the iron hail passed over our bulNarks, doing but little damage. On the deck of the ship it was bright as monday, but out over the majestic river, where the smoke of many guns was intensified by that of the pine knots of the fire-rafts, it was dark as the blackest midnight. For 8 moment it looked as though the flagship was in- deed doomed, but the fremen were called away, and with the energy of despair rushed aft to the quarterback. The flames, like so many forked tongues of hissing serpents, were piercing the air in frightful manner, that struck terror to all hearts. As I crossed from the starboard to the port side of the deck, passed close to Farragut, who, as he looked forward and took in the situation, clasped his hands high in air, and exclaimed, My God, is it to end in this way r Fortunately it was not to end as it at that instant seemed, for just then Masters Mate Allen, with the hose in his hand, jumped into the mizzen rigging, and the sheet of flame suc- cumbed to sheet of water. It was but the dry paint on the ships side that made the threatening flame, and it went down before the fierce attack of the firemen as rapidly as it had sprung up. As the flames died away the engines were backed 'hard, and, as if providen- tially, the rana Manassas struck the ship blow under the counter, which showed her stern in against the bank, causing her bow to slip of. The ship was again free; and loud and spontaneous cheer rent the air, as the crew rushed to their guns with renewed energy"
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-01
Gen. Grant and Nellie.

It is DO wonder that the arrival of Nellie Grant-Sartoris has revived her fathers spirits, says the Philadelphia Times. Nellie Grant was her fathers favorite child, and she was lovely girl. Being the only daughter, he not only set great store by her, but had high am- bition for her future. Even at the mo- ment when her heart was going out to Sartoris, her father was hoping that her life might be a prominent and useful one in this land. When Miss Nellie came to the White House she was still in short dresses, and hence it is seen that she married very young. Probably no young lady in Washington society at any time was ever more highly respected or more sincerely loved than was Nellie Grant. She was bright, winning, affa- ble, discreet and generous to all. No ladies who have occupied the White House had more true friends than Mrs. Grant and this daughter. It was but natural, then, that the sturdy old war rior should expect to see one of his own countrymen, one of its brayest and best, lead this favored child to the altar, and then into life as high as any in the country for which he had done so much. This WAS no unreasonable aspiration and her preference for MT. Sartoris was naturally bitter disappointment to her father. It was to all Washington soci- ety.-When-st-ua uaa- -annauncad that this favored American girl was to marry an Englishman, chill ran through the en- tire circle who enjoyed her companion ship. But, while the father was grieved, he threw no obstacles in the way of his daughters choice, and the marriage took place. It is said by those nearest to the family that her going to foreign land increased rather than de- creased the fathers affection, and that as soon as his malady began to prey upon his iron will his chief wish WAS for Nellie. It is no wonder that her coming has given him new heart, and there is much that is touching in the meeting of the great soldier and this child. He may not have much longer to live, but his last days will be easier, for the light which went out of his house while he was the ruler of the nation has returned to make his sick chamber cheerful and bis last days happier.
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-01
The Giant Chang's Flancee.

''Yes, I am to be married" said Chang, "but I am at loss to know how the report got out, as I tried to keep it secret. The lady's name ? Oh, l couldn't tell you that, but will say she resides in Kansas City, Mo, and is worth over S2O0, 900. She is very large, being six feet six inches in height and weighs two hundred and fifty pounds. Her father didn't relish the prospect of A Chinese son-in-law, but has finally consented on condition that don't take his daughter to China, So have prom ised to remain in America and start a tea store, probably in.Philadelphia. You know I and my brothers own tea plan tation in China. When do become an American resident I think they ought to let me vote. You see am so large they couldn't bulldoze me"
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-01

was? Each surely needed the other. He asked her if she knew any one in his town and finding she did know person residing few miles from him, he took his resolution quickly.
 'T have a good farm out there," he said; "one hundred and sixty acres under fine improvement, house and out-build- ings all in fine shape. You can find out all about me from Mir. -" A moment he hesitated as he saw that she did not realize what he meant; then he continued earnestly, looking down into the clear eyes lifted so fearlessly to his: "I feel as if I were looking into the eyes of my wife. Am I mistaken ?" The last words were breathed rather than ut tered, and then she understood, and the flame color mounted over the delicate features once more, and she said quietly: 'Do look so much like your wife ?"
 He was bafflsd, and for a moment knew not what to say, then rallied and said:
 "She has gone on into the future. I don't know what or where that life may be, and I am lost and lonely without her. want that which has gone out of my life, and believe you can supply that want. You are alone in the world, and I can make your life pleasanter, I am sure."
 It was temptation, such as only homeless ones can understand; but, after 8 moment, she shook her head, and then, reading the questioning look in those keen eyes, she said, while the color deepened in her face:
 '1 loved once. and have loved ever since, and it would not be right for me to marry any one, feeling as do."
 The door opened, and the brakeman called out the name of the place where she was to stop, and the next moments were spent in gathering together her belongings. He helped her off the train, and grasped her hand heartily as he stood one instant there:
 "I shall always remember you and your happy ways of looking at life, and your faith will help me;" and then he swung on to the slowly-moving train, and she walked away into the gloaming, tear or two falling as she thought of the lonely days to come.-IHe Current
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-01
Teaching the Deaf How to Talk.
THE LORDS PRAYER DISTINCTLY UTTRREI
 BY BOY ONCE A DEAF MUTE.

BY A BOY ONCE A DEAF MUTE.
 Mir. N. F. Whipple, principal of the Oral School for Dear Mutes, at Mystic, Conn.,, explained in the Plymouth lec- ture room, Brooklyn, the system of teaching articulation to the deaf and dumb. He introduced on the platform boy who had been deaf from his birth, and who repeated the Lords Prayer loud enough to be heard in the rear of the room. The boy spoke with much distinctness. Long and difficult words suggested by the audience were prompt ly interpreted by another deaf boy as they fell from Mir. Whipple's lips.
 Enoch Whipple, over 80 years of age, who was the first deaf mute taught to speak in this country, read chapter from Jeremiah, and related how in early childhood he had learned the power of speech from watching the movements of his fathers lips.
 As test of the length to which the system has been carried, Mir. Whipple had the lights lowered and had deaf boy interpret his uttersnces by watch ing the shadows made on the wall by his lina
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-01
Local News a Speciality.
4 SONG IN THE NIGHT.

The dry leaves dropped upon the way, With constant sound, like falling rain; would give much this weary day To hear that sound again. Behind, with sharp and even rim, Black hills of cloud possessed the sky; A star was glimmering far and dim Through faint light on high. The woods were dark, and all abroad The fields were dark, the pathways dim; My soul yesrned for the living God Thro' the thick cloud which foldeth Him. When all at once, up scared the moon, With sudden flood of tender light A gracious flood; and 10 right soon Woods, fields, and ways were bright. The solemn trees stretched out their boughs And caught the light. With quiet mind, ''Surely, said, ''this is Gods house; And where men seek they find" Tears filled mine eyes, but they were sweet; And, ,r'standing on the shining road, I knew what Spirits led my feet By darksome ways to God
 Good Words.
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-01
She Could Stand Up.

"Wn you please let this young lady have your seat ?" asked a young man of a hard-working laborer in a crowded street car the other day.
 "I don't think will, sor. I see she's got pair of skates wid her, an is goin' to the rink an if she's stout enough to skate siveral hours she ought to be able to shtand up here in the car few min utes until she gets there," was the prompt and appropriate reply. - Erie Obseyper.
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-01

THE mother of a family consisting of the parents and two grown-up daugh- ters, living in Goffstown, recently died, and when the undertaken came to per form his duties the father was asked the name of his wife. His reply was, "Mother." No other name could he re- member, and the daughters were equally ignorant, having never known their parent by any other name than "Moth- er," and right good name, too.
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-01

A SPoTrER.-The Bank of France is said to possess an ingeniously arranged photographic studio concealed in gal lery behind its cashier, so that at sig nal the portrait of suspected customer may be instantly taken without his knowledge
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-01

THEY STILL LIvE.-There were but 700 enlisted men in the battle of San Jacinto, which took place fifty years ago, yet there are nearly as many names on the pension list as answered to Sam Houston's bugle call. So says Texas paper.
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-01
A YOUNG MANS FoRruNr.

Dr. Merrill E. Gates, President of Rutgers College, delivered lecture the subject of which WAS ''A Young Mans Fortune"
 "Eyery young man," said Dr. Gates, "has fortune in the fact of his youth. The energy of youth is unblunted by defeat or worn by hope deferred. With age one becomes more conservative and looks at as impossible what a younger person would endeavor to accomplish, in many cases with success. Tho effort, even If there be failure, is grand suc- cess. Self-confidence, or self-conceit, if you wish to call it so, is 8 great thing. A young mans fortune is not to be found in inherited wealth or social position. Every man is the arbiter of his own for tune. Gracious manners of business habits are good things to cultivate, but are not all. Will-power is the young mans fortune. It is the essence of the man. A young man with only little will power is foregone failure. It should be cultivated. Genius is gift of God and should not cause pride, but an honest pursuit of duties is an exhibition of will power and is something to be proud of. Well-directed, educated will-power is what 8 young man needs"
 TALMAGE AND THE DUDE.
 Rev. T. Dewitt Talmage addressed the Baptist Ministerial Association in answer to the question: ''Is there any such thing as Christian Evolution f'' In the course of his remarks the reverend gentleman said: "I don't think that a monkey can evolute into a man, but the appearance of dude makes me almost believe that man can evolute into an ape. Those poor creatures, the dudes, who, by cut of shoe, angle of elbow and the use of an eye-glass, make poor imita. tions of foreign softheads, are evoluting backward. The theory of evolution is not only infdel, atheistical and ab- surd, but brutalizing. If there Is any thing in tbe world that will make a beast out of man 1t is the idea that he is descended from animals. Evolution ists would make us believe that we are only superior kind of cattle; sort of Alderney among other herds, browsing on better pastures and housed in better stalls. Turn away from such stenchful and damnable doctrines. The question of my condition million years ago does not interest me as much as my condition a million years hence. The animal from which they say evoluted is not so absorbing topic as the being into which shall evolute."
 WHAT WE WASTE.
 Dr. Smyth, of New Haven, in con- cluding his series of sermons on social ism, made this remark: America wastes enough yearly to feed the thousands who are now said to be out of employment. The time may yet come when it shall be considered practical somewhere in the course of the education which a State gives to the people to teach girls how to extract the greatest amount of nutrimeni | from the common materials of food, and careful statistician justly remarks that whoever can teach the masses of the people how to get five cents worth 6 day more comfort or force out of the 1 food which one consumes will add tc their productive power what would be equal to one thousand million dollars O year in value.'" NOTES.
 So LONG as we make sport of slayine man and beast, 90 long as we choose to
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-01

So LONG as we make sport of slayine man and beast, 50 long as we choose to
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-12-24
A RIGHT MERRY CHRISTMAS,


A MARROW EscAPn.--Whils Mr.. Edward
Bakers gang Of track men were returning
at the end of their days work Oh Thursday
last, about one mile west OF this place the
hand car upon which they were returning
down the mountain grade was running pro-
badly Is miles an hour. As they emerged
from the rock cut just east of the high iron
br dye, they raw IN engine approaching them
at the rate Of probably 90 miles an hour.
They applied the brake to the hand-car and
the engineer reversed his engine three times
but they came together with crash. When
about twenty feet apart, the men on the
hand.car jumped off, having remained on as
long as it was safe, 10 that the speed OF the
car might be slackened as much as possible.
The car was broken to pieces and thrown
from the track in Its fall it caught one OF
the mems foot bruising it somewhat, but no
serious injury was done, save tothe car. The
snow pillow on the engine suffered consider
ably. A few hundred feet back is the high
bridge it il fortunate that they had passed
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-12-24
Logs Locals.

Mr. Jno, G. Hess of Emlntshurg sent his
team and Mr. Favorlte as driver, to take his
brother home this morning, When they ar
rived at the Monocacy River ut Sells ford,
it was necessary to ford III, stream as the
bridge at this point was under repair. The
stream was swollen by tue rains, but not
thought to lie impassib" MIR Favorte
ventured in and when in son c distance, they
found they were being carried down the
str cam by the current, ana managed to cut
one horse loose but before the other could
be dscngaged they were washed from the
carriage. Mr.. Favorilc who could not
SWIM, only saved himself by taking refuge
upon rock that fortunately presented itself,
from which he was aftciward rescued. Mr..
Hess swan TO shore. The other horse, a
fine animal was drowned and it and the car
riage were carried away by the turbulent
stream and were not at this writing, found.
Both men narrowly escaped downing
Mr.. John Troxcll sold his farm near EN-
mitsburg for $500 to Mr.. Henry Lingg.
Mr.. Pcnnell q brakeman on the E. II. II.
was caught between two cars at Rocky
Ridge, whilst in the act of coupling and
might have been killed, as it happened he
escaped with tight squeezing" and few
bruises.
MIR. NJ. j. Eichelberger is still conducting
ON the Z. r. r. MI. Lawrence is improving
and expects to resume his place in few
days.
Mr.. wilson Troxell of BALTIC. who pur-.
chased the Geo. r. Ovelman farm near Mot
tiers Station, has already erected new sta
bic and ice house and hae a fine residence
under erection, which will enhance its value
very much.
Mr.. Chas. Ovelman leaves for Kansas
this week to seek fortune in the west.
Mr.. Casper Myers near Emmiteburg, at
tempted suicide at his home by trying to
hang himself. He had a chain fastened TO
Iafter in the gairet and was in the act Of
executing the deed, when lis son come upon
him. He WAS taken to Mt. Hope today.
Rev. Wire gave lis two very interesting
illustrated sermons" in this place this week
One, scenes on eternity" was especially in
teresting. All welcomed him and wish q
similar visit in the future We think these
illustrated sermons are very impressive as
they engage both the mind and eye, very
attentvely.
12-14-S5.
| THE above reached as last week, too late
for publication. Ep-l
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-12-24
1lew advertisements
Public Sale!

BY virtue of power of sale contained in a
mortgage from Frederick w. Ii. Addison and
Catharne Addison his wife to Milton G..
Urncr, bearing date the 9Th day of January,
"A. d., 1888, and duly recorded in Liber A..
F. No. Folio 653, one of the land records
Of Frederick County, |, rs Assignee Of said
mortgage will sell at Public Sale at Giibcrt's
Hotel in Mechanicstown, on
S.ATURDA Y, January 10th, A. d., 1885,
at o'clock, P. NJ,
All that valuable farm described in said
mortgage,now in the possession of said Fred
erick w. II Addison, situated about four
miles northwest of Mechanicstown, in Fred
erick County, within about one mile of the
w. Md, railroad, and about one mile from
Shutdown Station and two miles from Lantz
Station, adjoining the lands of Frederick
Wilhide and others, and containing
la I.2 Acres OfLand,
more or less, about twenty-five acres being
in timber. Tue improvements consist of
substantial and commodious dwelling house,
two barns and necessary outbuildings.
There is an abundance of water from new
er failing springs,is well fenced and has a va
riety of choice fruit. The land is of good
quality has been lined and is susceptible of
being well improved. The farm is in a good
nelghborhood convenient TO church, school,
mill and stores.
Terms Of Sale. -One-half cash ON day Of
sale. or ratification thereof; remainder iu
two equal annual payments, the purchaser
to give notes secured to tho satisfaction OF
the Assignee, bearing interest from day Of
sale. Purchaser to be at the expense of con-
veyancing.
JOHN r. sTONER,
Assignee of Mortgage,
MILTON G. URNER,
dec Eats 6olicitpr.