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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-09-23

A MODEL TEMPERANCE LECTURE
| sail tell ysu how it vas. l drank mine
lager; den l put mine hand on mine
head, and dere vas one pain. Den put
mine hand on mine body, and defe vas
noder. Den put mine hand in pocket.
and dere vas noting.
So jine mid de temperance. Now
dere is no pain more in mine head, an de
pain in mine body vas all gone away. /
put mine hand in mine pocket, and dere
vas dwenty dollars. So l shtay mid de-
temperance.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-09-23


EXECUTION OF a SPY IN PARIS
Writing from Paris. under date Of Au-
gust n, the correspondent Of the London
Standard describes the execution of a
RUSSIAN spy, Charles Harth, a lieuten-
ant IN the Prussian army. The writer
says
The Ecole Militaire, that huge pile of
barracks that will be familiar 70 those
who visited the Exposition Of 1867, from
its position facing the Champs de Mars,
was fixed OH as the place of execution.
The court yard Of the barracks was oc-
cupied by all the troops quartered there
in marching order. When the prisoner
stepped from the van and threw a rapid
look over the assembled troops, he gave
few nervous twitchings of his head
The clock over the centre of the build
ing chimed the quarter to six. Six pre-
cisely was the hour fixed for the shooting.
The prisoner had yet fifteen minutes to
live. He was led into an angle of the
court yard, placed close to the wall, and
in front of sqad of twelve men. As
the prisoner was approached by the turn
keys of the military prison, whose duty
it was to tie his hands behind his back,
he shrank back and said, No! l wish
to die like soldier" But on represen.
tations being made to him that there was
no exception to the rule, be yielded. His
eyes were then bandaged, when he ex.
pressed wish to be allowed to give the
word fire. Adjt Codont, who had act
ed as registrar to the court-martial, came
forward and read the sentence amid an
impressive silence. AT a pause at one of
the paragraphs in the document the
prisoner. fancying the reading had been
finished, cried Tree, eoq,.ins, ct ne me
manqaez pas" Fire you rascals, and
mind you don't miss" But the squad
did not stir; it was waiting another sig
nal. As the last syllable died away on
the Adjutant's lips the officer command
ing the firing party drew his sword, the
soldiers raised their Chasspots to their
shoulders and took aim, the sword was
lowered, and dozen shots went off like
one, with sudden startling detonation.
Before the report of the discharge had
smitten the straining ears Of those who
looked on, the prisoner fell forward with
an inclination to his right side. Over
his left breast, in the region of his heart,
his shirt was torn into a jagged hole,
where the bullets had entered. As he
lay motionless on the ground one of the
Sergeants in the rear of the fighting par
ty advanced through the little cloud of
smoke and discharged his piece into the
dead mans brain. Dead man, say, for
Harth must have died before he reached
the ground in his fall. The troops were
marched past the body, which was then
lifted, limp and warm, and put, dressed
as it was, into coffin, and trotted off to
the Cemetery of Mont Parnasse, where
it was dropped into grave which had
been opened to receive it, and hastily
hidden from view.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-09-23

HALF GUILTy.-A fellow named Donks
was tried at Yuba for entering miners
tent and stealing bag of gold-dust val
ued at eighty-four dollars. The testimo-
ny showing that he had once been en-
ployed there, and knew exactly where
the owner kept his dust; that on tho
specified night he cut a slit in the tent,
reached in, took the bag and then ran
off. Jim Butler. the principal witness,
testified that he saw the cut, saw the
man reach in, and heard him run away.
/ rushed after him at once" contin-
ued the witness "but when l catched
him didn't find Bills bag but it was
found afterward where he had throwed
it."
How far did he get in when he took
the dust? p inquired the counsel.
Well, he was stoopin' over, half way
in, l should say replied the witness.
May it please your honor" interpos-
ed the counsel, the Indictment isn't sus-
tanned and shall demand an acquittal
on direction of the court. The prisoner
is on trial for entering dwelling in tho
night time with intent to steal. The tes-
timony is clear that he made an opening
through which be protruded himself
about half way, and stretching out his
arms, committed the theft. But the in
dictment charges that he actually enter
ed the tent or dwelling. Now, your hon.
or can man enter dwelling when bne
half his body is in, and the other half
out?"
| :" / shall leave the whole matter to the
Jury. They must judge of the law and
the fact as proved" replied the judge.
! The jury brought in q verdict of
Guilty as to one-haIf of the body and
not guilty us to the other half"
The judge sentenced the guilty part to
two years Imprisonment, leaving it to
the prisoners option to have the innocent
part cut of, or take it along with him.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-09-23

An Irishman. after enjoying water
melon for the first time in this country,
passed a field Of pumpkins, and remark
ed, "if they were SO good when green,
how much better they must be when
rinef"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-09-23

An Illinois reporter, in describing
gale of wind, says: "A white dog
while attempting to weather the gale.
was caught with his mouth open, and
turned completely inside out"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-09-23

A person in the neighborhood of Kes-
wick, England, lately placarded the fol-
lowing announcement: Extensive sale
of live stock. comprising not less than
one hundred and forty thousand head,
an unlimited right of pasturage" 1t
turned out that he had several hives of
bees to dispose of.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-09-23

"Sir," said the astonished landIady to
. traveller. who had sent his cup forward
for the seventh time, you ui1st be very
fond of coffee" "Yes, madam, Am, =
he replied, cor I should never have
drank 20 much watsr to gst little"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-09-23

A wise physician once said: 81 observe
that every one wishes to 60 to Heaven,
but observe also that they are willing
to take great deal Of very disagreeable
medicine first"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-09-23

4 democratic cotemporary thinks that
the coming elections "will change the
complexion of the next Congress" As
several new colored members will prob
ably be elected, it is quite probable that
the complexion may be changed some
what.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-09-23

Three-and-sixpence per gall" ex-
claimed Mrs. Partington, looking over
the price current. Why, bless mel
what is the world coming to, when gal .
are worth only three-and-sixpence!"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-09-23


THE LOVE TRIALS OF A YOUNG CoUP
LE.-Schuylerville, N. Y, has been ex-
cited for the past few days over low
ers fight, which has furnished some
choice tea-party gossip for the inhabt-
ants of that place. The parties are
young man of about twenty. .one years,
who has beenint two different county jails,
within the last three months, and is a
candidate for state prison, and girl
fourteen years old, beautiful and very
talented young lady.
About clock Saturday night they
were seen to cross the river bridge at
Schuylerville, going ca t. Word was sent
to the mother of the girl (who is wild
ow LADY, and she was nearly crazed to
learn Of the affair A dozen wagons
started in pursuit. The pair were over
taken at Galesville, having waited on q
minister there, who refused to marry
them. They were about to look further
when they were overhauled by the moth
er of the girl. The daughter declared
she would marry him or poison herself.
She broke away from her pursuer and
took to her heels in the dark and met
her lover again. They started for Fort
Miller village, about five miles distant.
They were traced to the hotel there
When the landlord heard the pursuers
coming he put out the lights and locked
the doors, denying that they were there.
But cousin of the girl, a muscular fel-
low, said that they were there, for their
horse was under the shed, and that he
should have the girl dead or alive. The
landlord then told them the girl was in
the kitchen with his wife, She baffled
her pursuers a little longer by running
into another room, and locking the door
after her, but her cousin broke down the
door, whereupon the girl seized poker
and fought like tigress but was finally
brought out exclaiming to her lover,
Ed what shall do?" "Well, / guess
you had better go home" and home she
went. but how long she will stay depends
on how closely she is watched. She de-
clares she will marry him. 1t is very
strange affair. She is fine looking,
worthy girl. and to throw herself away
on so worthless young man seems lit
tie better than madness. As for the
young man, he gets drunk every week or
twoand drives his father and mother out
of the house and threatens toshoot them,
and they find it necessary to escape un-
til he gets sober. An elegant home for
young wife.-Troy Whig.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-09-23

A VAST GRoGsHoP.-Bear me witness
If l exaggerate when l say, that the
country is rapidly becoming one vast
grogshop, to which half million of its
yonth are yearly introduced, and over
whose threshold sixty thousand are IN.
nually carted to drunkard's grave
The streets of our cities echo to the shouts
and oaths of drunken jewellers. from
whom society seeks protection through
police regulations and within howell and
mansion alike, not entirely smothered
either by physical fear or social pride,
is heard the sound of insane violence
and wailing.
What river is there along our coasts,
what harbor upon whose shores city
stands, whose waters have not closed ov-
er the bodies of those who, victims to
this traffic, we're flung by violent hands
from pier or bridge, or madly sought be-
meath their silent surface forgetfulness of
woes or wretchedness too pregnant to be
borne? Within the darkness of dun.
geons and along our highways. may be
seen wrecks of former beauty and man.
hood wrought by this traffic, and now
and then one, as by miracle, after long
years of misery and debasement, rescued
therefrom, lifts up his voice in public,
and makes men aghast with the recital
of bis woes and degradation ". Fl. Mur-
rav
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-09-23
Poetry,
Beautiful Things.

LINES ny CHILD,
beautiful ground on which we tread,
beautiful heavens above our head,
beautiful flowers and beautiful trees,
Beautitul land and beautiful seas.
beautiful sun that shines so bright,
Beautiful stars with glittering light,
Beautiful summer. beautiful springs.
beautLul birds that meirily sing.
Beautilul lambs that frisk and play,
beautiful night and beautiful day,
Beautiiul lily. beautiful rose
ieautitul every flower that grows.
Beautllul drops of pearly dew,
Beautiful hills and wales to view.
beautiful herbs that scent the air,
Beautiinl things grow everywhere,
Be0utliul every thing around,
Beautliul grass to deck the ground,
beautiful fields and woods so green,
beautiful buds and blossoms seen.
Beautlful flowers and beautiful leaf
beautiful world. though full of grief.
Beautitul every tiny blade.
Beautiful all the Lord hath made,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-09-23

n NJ GEORGE, Surgeon Dentist. Teeth
". filed with Gold or Silver Satisfaction given
in all eases
as- Particular attention is invited to Fosoms Pa
tent Method OF constructing Plates. The advantages
of this method are great that the old plates may
almost be said to be worthless in comparison. hare
the erclmsire right far this torn.
0fice in Depot. BELLOWS FALLS. Vt.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-09-23
POLICIES WRITTEN IN THE

Any amount and every class of Insurance required
can be placed at this Office in the best Companies,
and at as low rates as at in the country.
Expiration Notices Promptly Given.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-09-23
Swedish Superstitions.

In certain parts Of Sweden, when the
bride comes home from church, her moth
er meets her at the house door and slips
piece Of sugar, or coffee-bean, into
her mouth, which is supposed to have
the effect of teaching her economy
There is a popular belief that woman
will always have distaste for the first
thing that she eats after marriage; and
therefore it is thought right to set her
such expensive luxuries as coffee and
sugar. 1t hardly needed a ghost from
the grave or a popular superstition to
tell us that, if several couples are mar
ried at The same time, i'll luck will at
tend one or the other of them, for it
would be strange if amongst many fam
lilies all were to be favorel. We are
told that children born on Sunday do
not live long but if they do survive,
they will be able to discover ghosts and
to destroy dragons that keep watch over
hidden treasures. The moment child
is born, its parents hurry it off to be
baptized, thinking that Satan has pow
er over it tilt the ceremony is performed.
Mr.. Llyod himself bears witness to
the existence of this superstition. He
was once taking shelter for the night at
a cottage, in the depths of wild forest
during the coldest part of the winter
During the night child was born in
the cottage, and, two or three hours af-
ter, was carried off to the c!ergyman's
house several miles away, the thermom-
etor being far below zero.
One of the customs connected with
Swedish funerals is that small looking
glass be placed in the coffin of an un-
married female, so that when the last
trump shall sound she may be able to
adjust her tresses before she stands at
the bar of the great tribunal. The strang-
est superstitions on the subject of dis
eases are, that dropsy is only durable
while the patients mother is alive, and
that toothache is cured by rubbing the
tooth with nail and then driving the
nail into a growing tree. The result of
this is that the toothache is transferred
to the tree so long as it continues grow
ing, but, if any one cuts down or Injuries
the tree, he will have the toothache.
No doubt the groans which sometime
proceed from trees, and of which Mr.
Disraeli has given catalogue in one of
his novels, are caused by this inherited
pain. During still weather it is not felt
but high winds make it more poignant.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1870-04-06


ihe baser feelings and passions of the
colored people, and urging them on to this
and other prosecutions. But four witness
ses were examined for the defence when
the case was given to the jury without
argument. They retired and in a short
time returned with verdict in favor of
DR.. Pe.erson-thus throwing the cost
upon the hackers of the misguided colored
boy. Thus ends this case, and we hope
that the other cases against the employees
of DR.. Peterson will be withdrawn and
that at last we may have peace.
And now a word to our colofed breth-
ern. The TIMES has told you all along,
that these men who were urging you to
force yourselves into the society of white
people We're not your friends. That you
had no more right TO force yourselves IN
to the public gatherings OF white people,
than white people had to force themselves
into your gatherings, and you find it to be
so. You have now equal legal rights
with white men, go to work and by edu-
cation, which is free to you, by good be-
havior, living lives of sobriety and moral
lty earn the position which no force can
ever obtain for you.-Akron Times
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1870-04-06
Stark county Medical society.

The regular quarterly meeting of the
Stark County Medical Society was held in
the parlor of the Sourbeck House at Ali
ance on the 5lst ult In the absence OF
the President, DR.. Daugherty, Vice Presi-
dent DR. Johnson, occupied the Chair. The
Secretary, DR.. Lyon, being absent, DR. Ba-
ker was appointed Secretary pro tenl.
Drs. l. H. Tressel, of Malvern, and Geo.
G, Smith, of Alliance, We're elected mem
bers of the Society. Other applications
for memberships were made by letter,
which on motion were referred to the Com
mittee on Admission
An excellent address was delivered by
DIR. Phillips Subject, Necessity OF Med
ical Association
The time allotted to the discussion OF
Tlel0 remedies was wholly taken up in the
experience given by members in the use of
Hydrate of Choral.
Publications We're laid before the -Secie-
ty involving the professional conduct of
DR.. Forbes, who is member of the Socie-
ty, but not present. After considerable
discussion, contemplation of his course,
they were referred to the Committee on
Ethics, with instructions to report at the
next meeting.
Drs. Slusser and Metz wereIappointed
delegates to the meeting of the State So
ciety at Cleveland; and DR., Whiting and
DIR Johnson to the meeting of the Nation
al Medical Association at Washington
City.
Next subject for discussion: alcohol
as a remedial agent
The President appointed Dr. Slusser to
deliver the address at the next meeting of
the Society, and Dr. Cock to read the es-
say.
Society adjourned to meet at Louisville
on the last Thursday in June
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1870-04-06

The Great Rink Case--HOw are YOu,
Dr. Peterson =--'shOO Ely, Don't Bod
der Mer'
On Saturday last Justice Clark's Office
was crowded by white spirits and black,
all anxious to listen to the trial of the
case brought by Zaek Thomas. the colored
boy, IN the employ of II. W. GOodhue,
Esq, against Dr. J. II. Peterson, proprie-
tor of the Akron City Rink, in which one
hundred dollars damages were claimed by
Thomas, on account of his ejectment from
the ice some weeks since Mr. Goodhue,
Messrs. Tibbals & Mckinney. Barton and
Hanford were originally employed for the
Prosecution, but Mr.. Goodhue found it
convenient to be absent, and Messrs Nc
Kinney & Fibbals withdrew from the case.
So the whole responsibility was thrown
upon the shoulders of the two young gen
tlenen, Barton and Sanford. Feeling the
great responsibility thus thrust upon
them, they called to their assistance the
venerable and highly respected Judge
Carpenter, and the able trio appeared in
harness, ready for the fray. DIR. Peter
sons Counsel, Mr.. Mcclure and General
Vor:s, were ready, and at eleven o'clock
the Jury consisting Of M0ssrs. Noble, Fos-
ter Allen, Beardsly and Motz LOCK thelI
seats. Ten witnesses were examined foI
the prosecution some of whom swore that
they had seen Zack taken from the ice
and some that they had skated without 8
permit from the proprietor Mr.
Thomas Rhodes affirmed that he had pur.
chased two dollars worth of tickets anc
gave them to the colored people for the
purpose of having them elected, so thai
their legal rights to an equality with tn,
whites could be tested. The evidence o
this witness created considerable excite
ment, as it proved conclusively that tn
ground taken by the TIMES in regard t
this matter had been right, and that
few over Jealous fanatics with couple c
young Attorneys, had been working upo
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1870-04-06
The County Omeea

Are now being moved into the new Court
House building. Treasurer Steel and his
deputy, Andrew Pontius, Esq, took full
possession last Saturday The treasury
room is the first on the right, and a most
spacious and pleasant room it is
The second room on the right is the Au-
ditor's office, and Auditor Ellison and his
deputy, Mr. Lee entered into full possession
on Monday, and seem to enjoy their new
quarters.
The County Commissioners room ad-
joins the Auditors Office on the north, and
has door communicating with it and
has also its hall entrance. The Commits
siopers met in il yesterday for the first
time. 1t is quite an improvement Upon
their old Office in the old county building,
and is good sized and pleasant room.
Recorder Keplinger and County Survey
or Willard still occupy their room in the
old block, but viii remove in day or two.
And Clerk Heldsnbrand is occupying the
court room till his room is In readiness.
Sheriff Dunbar has occupied his new Of
Zee for few days. 1t IA the fourth dool
along the hall on the east side, Judge
Underhill has just moved into his new
quarters and will soon be properly doml
| ciled
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1870-04-06
waII PapsrI wan Paperil

Nothing adds so much to the beauty
and comfort of house as to have its walls
nicely papered. a. McGregOr & Son have
Just received from the manufacturers one
of the largest and finest selections of Wall
Paper ever before brought to this city.
Our stock consists of Browns, Whites. Sat-
ms, in endless variety. together with an
elegant assortment of Tints and Gilt pa
pers, at prices as low as any other estab-
lishment in thecity or elsewhere.
We have Just received paper Trim
mer whereby we are enabled to trim all
The wall paper we sell Free of Charge.
Don't fail to call at our establishment
before purchasing elsewhere. and see oul
elegant styles. and we are sure you will b
pleased with style and price.
McGREeoR & SoN.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1870-04-06

turn up during this week, of more impOr-
tance, when you shall be advised of the
same.
AS I close this letter this morning, the
dark clouds of fifteenth amendment hu-
manity are preparing to overshadow the
polls of this city with a visit in force
Their presence in this new departure"
Will please the white niggers who have
worked so hard to bring it about, while
at the same time, many white men Will
retire from the miserable scene in disgust.
The new element will endanger the sue
cess of the democratic ticket-both town
ship and city-but we will know more
this evening-and the people may be wi
ser, if not better, when they witness the
scenes of the day.
Yours, for repeal and reputation of all
the miss-called "fnalities" of debauched,
mongrelized and demoralized republican,
ism.
MIKEWE.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1870-04-06

The noble work went on till after 10
o'clock, as rapidly as signatures could be
put down, and before adjourning, the chair
announced the whole amount subscribed
was TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY
FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS (Vo-
ciferous cheering)
On motion committee was appointed
for each ward and the township to contin-
ue the good work of procuring subscrip-
tions The lowest mark set is three hun
dred and fifty thousand.
On motion the meeting adjourned, with
every one in the best of spirits, satisfied
that noble effort was nobly inaugurated
Since Saturday evening the committees
have procured near HUNDRED THOU
SAND more subscription. 1t is expected
to reach some FOUR HUNDRED THOU
SAND without going further than this
city and township. If such earnestness as
this does not bring the road we not what
will
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1870-04-06

The Grand Proclamation from the
White House declaring the XIV amend
ment an integral part of the white mans
U. S. Constitution of Washington will be
found in this paper. = OF course the son of
Jesse did not pen it. 1t was doubtless the
work of some of the followers of Chawles
Sumner and Wendell Phillips, who know
more of the art OF composition. We per-
ceive Morton, of Indiana, has presented a
bill to enforce the negro amendment fix
ing the penalty for disobedience, i'm
prisonment and fine. So wags this niger
determination at Washington. -