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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-08-16
Sixteen Years of Suffering with
Eydrophobia.

A case Of hydrophobia has lately come
under our observation, which, ia point of
sensational horror, surpasses the most lof-
ty flight If that sensation loving journal,
the Chicago Times. Sixteen years ago
lsst Wednesday, James Bay, then a resi-
dent Of Pontiac, was bitten by rabid dog,
but experienced no serious effects from the
bite until one year from the day on which
he was hi ten. lie then felt some symp.
developed into most frightful attack
For six weeks he was raving maniac,
and all hope of his recovery was aban-
doned but an iron constitution and skill
ful nursing brought him oui from the shad-
ow of death, and he rallied, the disease fl
nally pa sing off. He pursued the even
tenor Of his way until the second anniver-
saiy, when he was again attacked, but with
less severity than o the first occasiol.--
The 26,h day Of June in each succeeding
year has been the occasion Of Il hydropho
bic fit, the last of which attacked him one
week ago yesterday, at Sandwich, where
he was employed as brick maker, The
usual symptoms were felt during the early
part Of the day, and Bay quested some
of his friends TO tie him, in order TO pre-
vent pc, sonal injury. Being frightened
by his peculiar appearance, they refused
to do so and he continued at his work all
day and until midnight, his usual time for
quitting. Going TO neighhoring barn, he
tried to sleep off the dreaded attack. Af-
ter while, his companions heard noise
in the bare, and fearing that it was as Bay
had declared, went to his aid. An appal-
ling sight greeted them. The poor victim
was foaming at the mouth, hi ing at vari-
ous objects, and 10 all appearance suffer
ing the most intense agony. AS soon as
he caught sight Of them, with eyes glow
ing like fireballs, and utiering an unearthly
yell, he made "a rush for them.
he party at once retrea!ed, leaving
Bay alone in the gloomy hay-loft, wrought
up to the highest pitch of maniacal fren-
zy, and battling W tn an enemy that no
mortal man can subdue. In one of his
convulsions he lifed a portion of the roof
completely off, which evidently exhausted
him, as nothing more was heard, and y hen
his friends finally v injured to look after
him, he was found in sound sleep. lie
was at once secured aud taken to safe
place, where he was kept for several hours,
and when he awokn, nearly all traces Of
the previous nights awful experience had
disappeared, and with the exception Of the
exhaustion produced by bis great suffer
ings, was as well as usual.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-08-16
Lauehable Accidental Young
Lady Falls Through a Buggy.

|
| One of those ludicrous accidents which
will happen in the best of families occurred
on Sunday not over attousand miles from
Chicago. A dry goods clerk had an en-
gagement TO take his lady love out buggy
riding. Early in the morning, he appear
ed before hor fathers door with one of
those spider-like vehicles which are pro.
badly constructed with view of ascer-
'aining how light buggy can be made
and at the same time be serviceable.
The lady is sweet sixteen, beautiful, and
just little Bit Of what is termed q fast"
she is full Of life, fun and frolic, and is
decidedly embonpoint. AS the young gem
tleman drove up, bis lady love was stand.
lag at the top step at the front door with
her venerable father, who had his gold
specs elevated on hi, forehead. in order to
get distant view of his future son-in-
law"
Adonis jumped out of the buggy, pre-
paraiory to assisting the young lady in,
but she suddenly took one of those strange
freaks to which the dear sex are all SUBJ
ject. The buggy was standing about four
feet fom the steps, and considerably be-
low the step upon which stood ihe young
lady. She probably wanted TO convince
her lover that she was not clumsy if she
was f,t, and thought this would be good
time to show her agility. Be that as it
may, she gave a jump and landed in the
centre of the buggy. II she had stopped
there, all would have been well: bat, alas !
the thin boards Of tie bottom of the bug
gy, unable TO stand the essure. gave
way. and the young lady continued her
descent
There wss piercing scream; plung-
ing horse with a young man holding to
him; a bundle f muslin in the buggy,
and two little gaiter b ots pointing TO with
in six inches of the ground underil. Pa
terfamilas rushed to the rescue and de
'ached the horses from the buggy. He
then got up one side, thr young man on
the other and they attempted to raise the
yonng lady up. 20, stop STOP! you are
killing me" she cried.
The boards had been broken IN the CEN
tire, and the Ing, sharp splinters extended
downwards, and when they attempted 10
raise the young lady out Of her perdica-
mcnt these sharp spl,nters would catch.
Did yon ever see wire monsc-trap If
not, go and get one, stick your finger
through the entrance tunnel and try to
pull it out. You will then understand the
sal fix that our young lady was in that
Sunday morning.
The old man comprehended the situation
in moment. He told tn young man 10
get down and break the splinters Off
Young lady screamed, 0, DON'T" and
young man didn't. At this stage Of the
proceeding practical neighbor came up
with httchet, and the young lady was
soon extricated from her unpleasant situa-
tion, and disappeared behind the front
door.
We don't know whether the young lady
sustained any serious injury or not, and
we are not going to ask any questions of
that young man. Chicago Republican.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-08-16

HERE WE CoME.-There was a we'd
ding in church in a village near Chica-
90, recently. which was attended hy a
crowd of people, the bride being famous
bell in the section, and the bridegroom a
late army officer. There is a story about
him that was revived with effect at the
wedding. lie was in the western frontier
service, and one day $50 the story goes)
he went out to hunt bear. He had heen
away from camp but few hours, when
his Voice was heard family in the distance,
exclaiming-
Here ace come
In little time the same cry was heard
again, but nearer then it was repeated at
intervals, nearer and louder; then finally
the bold captain emerged from bit of
woods near the camp, running at the top
of his speed, without his coat. hat or gun.
In he came to camp, shouting, Here we
come p
Here who comes ?" inquired a broth
er officer.
Why, me and the game" gasped the
officer, pointing TO a big bear who showed
himself at the edge of the woods, took a
look at the camp, and then, with growl
at missing his expected meal of the cap.
tain, disappeared in the woods again
But why didn't you shoot the bear and
then bring him in !? =" said one.
What's the use of shooting your game, y
said the captain, testify, when you can
bring it in alive, as did ?"
The story got home before the captain
did, and was in everyboly's mouth. The
other night as the bold captain led his in
tended bride into the church, with pride
and grace SO readily inspired on the occa-
sion, some wicked wag sang out from the
gallery
Here ace come
Which was followed by such shout o.
laughter as the old church never heart
before.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-08-16

The CosT or A. POUND OF Tea
II is instructive and ,ometimes profitable,
as well as curious, 10 examine the way in
which the cost Of a commodity is piled up
between producer and consumerby freights
handling, duties, exchange, and the COM
mission and profits Of middlemen Tea,
for example, is sold by the grower in Chi
aa and Japan al various prices, from ab ,ut
fifteen TO thirty cents a pound. With
freights added, it is said to cost when laid
down in any Of our principal seaports an
average Of about fifty cents pound for
superior brands of chops" Taking this
as starting point, the additional charges
before it reaches the table Of the consum-
er accumulate as FLOWS: Original cost OF
tea, imported, so cents ; discount on cur
rency TO pay for it, 20 cents; duty on
gold, 25 cents /; discount on. currency to
make up the gold, l5 cents; contingent
ries, 10 cents; profit of importer, II
cents profit of jobbcr, l3 cents; profit Of
retailer, say % cents total, Sl,74. OF
this, fifty-four cents are comprised in three
profits, thirty-five cents in exchange for
gold, twenty-five cents in duties, and ten
cents in contingencies in all one dollar
and twenty-iour ceuts, in addition to, the
cost on board ship at our wharves. Be-
fore the war the cost would have been
about as follows: Original cost, imported,
90 cents; 10 per cent. for contingencies,
D cents; prof, of importer. 5 cents prof.
it of jobber, 6 cents; profit TO the retail
er, Ia cents; to.al so cents.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-08-16
Mistellaun.
How Mr.. Lincoln Endorsed the
Negro.

in the third year of the war, William
Johnson, negro messenger in the treasu-
ry department, who added 10 his pay and
his duties the emoluments and honor of
shaving President Lincoln, went 10 VIM.
| J. Huntington, the cashier cf the ist Ma
tional Bank in Washington 10 borrow one
hund ed and fifty dollars on his note Of
| hand. Mr. Huntingt n, who is as kind to
the poor as lie is rigid in adhering to the
rules of good bark management, listened
favorab'y TO the financial proposition of
William, and asked him what he wanted
TO do with the money. 6 To finish my lit
tie house." said he. !" | have TO require a
responsible endorser; can you give me
one 2" reckon kim" replied William,
Strengthening himself up with solid dignity.
+" ] kin give you Abram Linkon! Oh!
he will Do" said the cashier, who turned
to his desk and drew two notes for seven
ty-fve dollars each, payable respectively
in sixty and ninety days. William got
Mr.. Lincoln'S endorsements, and got his
money.
When the first note fell due il was not
paid, and Mr.. Huntington. soon after hav-
ing business at the treasury department,
sought for the colored defanlter to his big
bank. William was not in his messengers
chair. Poor William was dead. The
cashier, in the course of time, having oc
casion do some business wi h Mr.. Lin
coin. took with him Williams two promises
to pay. Afer concluding his interview
with the President upon the matter prin-
cipal in hand, he said, Mr.. Lincoln, the
barber who used TO shave you, hear is
dead" "Oh, yes" interrupted the Presi-
dent with feeling, f" William is gone.
bought coffin for the poor fellow, and
have lad to help bis family" Well, Mr..
| Lincoln" resumed the CASHIER " | was 60
ing to say that had in thp bank two small
notes of Williams, endorsed by you, which
| viii now surrender to you" No you
DON'T" said Old Abe, with lively firmness,
and uncoiling himself upward in his arm
chair. Il endorsed the notes, and am
bound to pay them; and it is your duty 10
make me pay them. Yes" said the
cashier +" but it has been long our custom
to devote portion of our profits to cbari-
table objects; and this seems 10 be most
deserving one" Mr.. Lincoln, however.
stood firm on his obligation and his purpose
10 piy his endorsements. Well, Mr.
Lincoln, will tell you how we can arrange
this,' finally said Mr.. Huntington. "The
loan to William was joint one between
you and the bank. You stand half the
! loss and will stand half. You pay one
of the no es, and ! will cancel the other. -
Old Abe flung his leg over the arm of hi.
chair in that irresistible funny way he fire.
quently had of musing over proposition.
He thought while, the light playing all
over his expressive face, then Strengthened
up, his sweet, patient eyes full of laugh
ter. Mr.. Huntington" said he, sthat
sounds fair, but il is insidious; you are
going to get ahead of me you are going
to give me the smallest note to pay. There
must lie far divide over poor William.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-08-16
YOUNG PATHFINDER !

Young Pathfinder sired by old Pathfinder Of East
Hampton, Conn., whose Pedigree is we'll known TO all
llorse Breeders, in New England Old Pathfinder
dark chestnut color stood l6 hands high and weighed in
good coadion, $50 pounds. Took the first premium
the first national show in Springfield Could trot in
81 and for style and beauty surpassed in New
England Young pathfinders Dam pure Messenger
Mare color black Of great endurance and very fast
roads and will her mile in 40 She Is owned by
Warren Tanner of Wiimante, Conn. who raised Young
Pathfinder and has owned him April II. 1861. when
he bought by tho undersigne' at whose stable he
will stand for the coming lie Is perfectly black
l5l hands high aud good horse be found in
this section. W. !. SABlN.
BELLOWS FALLS, June 10 1867. "A
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-08-16

Of the Stock system of Life Insurance as opposed to the
Mutual is a low rae Of premium which is IMMEDIATE
SECURED and CERTAIN In lieu of n dividend which b
DISTANT, CONTINGENT, and UNCERTAIN this So
called dividend being merely of portion Of the
instance
ILLUSTRATION:
suppose that an indyidua aged thirty desires 10 devote
N year for the purpose of cfeeg an insurance on
bis NE this amount will Immediately secure him In the
Universal the sum oi &l 75l PAY able on his decease
rus sam PAID to company charging the Ordinary mutual
rates, would secure him the sum Of Ss474
Ihe difference between these S3 Is exactly the
aie Ms an immediate bonus addition the policy to
be paid by the former ONCE the holder of the policy la
case Of the early death Of the insureddiernee i1De
aidtety secured, In favor Of the UNIVERSAL, So 27T
To Illustrate the importance OF the policy hoer of low
premiums In moro general terms II lo that BY
reduction Of twenty-five per cent in the premium
tue same amount OF money viii policy thirtg
THREE and oaehrd pr cent greater, aud likewise that
reduction a twenty-five per cent. the OF premium
Is precisely equivalent to odsh dreHd of krfg-
three and ohe-fAid pr nj fegabs in aarsRce TO
dividend OF foryre per cent payable at the end OF five
years.
BY the Stock plan the fill cash eset Of the premium is
Immediately to the insured the COMPANY taking
al the risk BY the MgtVal plan the full value ia insur
ance of the premium paid Is secured 10 the policy
holder, who takes portion Of the risk himself
THE PREMIUMS
charged by the Universal are as low as the actual ex
perienee Of insured life in this country will Justify hnd
nearly oHetra lower than those charged by the ma
jurity Of Mutual Companies.
Table of Rates and ether information promptly furnished
NEwCoMB, General Agent.
70 Bellows Falls, Vt
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-08-16

On reading that the milk of an irri-
tated COW soon gets sour, Quilp remarked
that his landlady's COW must be liz con-
tinual passion.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-08-16
GEORGE BROWN.
OYSTER ROOM AND GROCERY STORE.
NORTH END OF rus sQUAR

NoRrn IND or THs SQUARE.
Would announce TO the people Of Bellows Falls and
vicinity that he has renovated the Store and will Keep
constantly on hand and for sale
OYSTERS, LoBsTERs. sARDTNEs, PIES, FRUITS,
CONFECTIONERY, &C.
Oysters furnished at Wholesale and received daily from
market. Lobsters. Wednesdays and Saturdays Orders
by mail or otherwise, promptly at rnded to-
BELLOWS FALL May II. 1861. 20
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-08-16
A MEXICAN AND FOREIGN PATENTS.
II. II. EDDY,
SOLICITOR OF PATENTS,

SOLICITOR OF PATENTS,
Iato Agent the U s. Patent oice Wa hington, rnder
the Act of 1881
No. rs State Street, topposlte Kiby Street Bot ton
After an extensive practice Of upwards of twenty years.
continues Patents In the United states also in
Great Brtan France and other foreign countries Caveats,
drawings for Patents executed reasonable terms, with
dispatch Researches made into American and Foreign
works determine the validity and utility OF Patents OF
Inventions legal and other advice rendered In all mat
ers touching Copies of the claims Of any patent
furnished by reudtng dollar Assignments recorded
In Was lington. :,
tiles for obtaining Patents or aseeraining the pa ena'y
Of inventions. "a,
During eight months .he subscriber in the course OF his
large practice made tioise rejected applications sHrkts
AppEAIs every which decided In his Ayor by
the Commissioner Of Patents
TESTIMONIALS.
regard Mr. Eddy Of the most capable and sue
cessnl practitioners with whom have had oela inter
ChAah'sS "A' ON'
Commissioner of Patents.
have no hesitation in assuring inventors that they
cannot employ q more competent ana trust"ortY'
and more capable putting their applications IN iorin
10 ecure for them an early favorable consideration at
the Patent Office. ...,..,,, ,,pup.
Late Commissioner OF Patents.
Mr. r. H. EDDY has made for me THIRTEEN applica-
lions all ONE of which patei 8 have been granted,
aud that pending. such uunistckahle proof
great talent and ability his part leads me TO recon-
apply him toprooure their pat nts
they may be Of having the most fihful attention
bestowed their cases and at reasonable charges
Jan. ], lSG7-Iy JOHN TAGHAkT.n
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-08-16
WILCOX & GIBBS SEWING MACHINE.

Its seam is stronger and less liable to rip in
wear than the Loek-Stitchn JRfgss Report 2 the
$ Grand Trail
send for the Report" and samples Of Work. containing
both krd- Of stitches. the piece Of gcois.
CA NUTTiNG, Westminster. Vt. Agent for Charles
town wapoie. and Atesd n H.. and Mindhsm County.
w. except Rockingham and Atileus- SO.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-08-16

A sharp-tslking lady was reproved
by her husband, who requested her to keep
her tongue in her mouth. "My dear
responded the wife, & it is against the law
to carry concealed weapons"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-08-16

Among the conundrums in circula-
tion for Sunday are the following: Why
do We know that Pharaoh was carpen-
ter: Because he made Joseph q ruler.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-08-16

=" come to steal,r as the rat observed
10 the trap. And | spring to embrace
you," as the trap replied to the rat.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-08-16
CTALLIoN-FRENCH MORGAN.

Formerly owned by Chester Rand, Esq ,of Townshend
w. may be found at my Stable Stage Barn Springfield
every day iexcept the ssbbathl through the
and he is standing Is hands high, weight
l,l15 pounds Color, jet black. fine figure arg limbs
and perfect feet in temper and disposition gentle as
lamb ASS roadster and all work his stock is
passed by any living horse Terms satisfactory.
June 10, 1867 q lNGIIAM
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-08-16
Authorized Capital, ss.ooo,ooo.
THE DISTINCTIVE FEATURE

TIE business cP is EXCLUSIVELY coSFtNrn TO
tue INSURANCE or FIRST CLASS HEALTHY LIVES
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9retrn
Lines to a Skeleton.

Fifty years ago tho london Morning Chronicle pub,
ished poem with the above ttle which excited much
attention. Every eort--even to the olerlng reward Of
70 guneas-was made to discover the author. All that
vcr transpired was that the poem in fir cerky hand
vas found near skeleton Of remarkable beauty Of form
md color 10 the Museum ofthe Royal College of Surgeons
lincoln Inn London, and that the Curator of the Muse.
i'm had sent them to Mr. Perry Of the Morning Chronicle
Behold this ruin twas a skul,
One Of ctherial spirit fulli
This narros cell was ifes retreat,
This space was thoughts mysterious seat;
What heauteous vision filed this spot
What dreams of pleasure long forgot
Nor hope NOR Joy, nor love. nor fear,
Have left one trace OF record hvre.
Beneath this moudering canopy
oncs shono the bright and busy eye
But start not at the dismal void,
II social love thateye employed
If with no lawless fire It cleaned,
But through the dew of kindness beamed--
That eye shall be forever bright,
When stars aud sunk in night
Within the hollow cavern hung
The ready, swift and tuuefu tongue,
If ialsehood's honey It disdained,
And where 1t could not praise chained
If bold in virtues cause it spoke,
Yet gentle concord never broke
This silent tongue shall plead for thee,
When time unveils eternity
Say, did those fingers delve the utine'
Or with its enyied Eubies shine
To hew the rock the gem
Can little now avail to them.
But if the page of truth they sought,
Or comfort to the mourner brought
Those hands a richer need shall claim,
Than all that wait on wealth fame.
Avails it whether, bare shod,
These feet the depths Of duty trod?
If from the halls Of they fed
To seek afiic on's humble she'd
Ii srandeur's guilty bride they spurned,
And home to virtues cot returned,
These feet with angels wings shah vie,
and tread the palace of the SKY.
Under the Daisies.
Above the daisies, the pure, white daisies,
We met, ole ear ago;
When told my darling loved her Well,
The daisies were bite snow.
One year ago, I stand where I stood
look &C the daisies and weep
For under he d.ises, the pure white daisies,
My darling is l. ing asleep.
And ougingly wait for that day 10 eome
When, under The plying sky,
And Inder the daisies, the pure, white daisies,
BY the side Of my darling, LII lie
Ja,a FaieAey, in he AWgust GALAXY.
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TIA Il ID w ARE. & C.

The Subscriber has now on hand the largest
aud best stock Of HARDWARE be found in the staie
consisting Of
BUILDERS HARDWARE, ALL KINDS, IRON. STEEL
AND NAILS, DOORS. SASH AND BLINDS
Mil, x-cut, Circular Hand and Wood SAWS Glass all
Sizes Carriage Hardware, &e &c
Customers in want of Hardware will find it for their IN
tercst to call before purehasing
JOSEPH CLARK.
No. l. aud Revere Hail
Brattleburo. Jan l. 1866. 40
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