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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-08-25
store. A new and substantial banking
house will be erected at an early day.

SECOND TRIAL OF THE NEW THRESH-
ER.-Messrs. Powers & Merriam gave an
other exhibition of the new Centrifugal
Hand Power Threshing Machine at Mr..
Todd's barn, yesterday afternoon, which
was witnessed by number of farmers
from different sections of the county
The grain threshed was heavy strawed rye.
twenty-five bundles were put through In
twelve minutes, estimated by those pres
ent to yield Ii bushels, or twenty bun
dies to the bushel. At this rate, with one
man to feed, one to turn and one to rake
away, three men can thresh sixty bushels
of rye in day of ten hours, and with no
greater labor in running the machine than
in turning grindstone to grind an ak or
scythe.
The first great merit of this machine
is that it does its work thoroughly and
rapidly. 1t takes off every kernel of grain
when single head is applied. and is just
as efficient when fed as fast as man can
feed conveniently bundle of rye, wheat
oats, barley, grass seed, peas or beans.
The power is simply two pulleys connect
ed by pinch belt, between which rests
an axle with a small cylinder, with nine
steel fails attached. A friction pnlley Ii
inches in diameter regolves between the
large pulleys, making central power,
which with every turn of the crank gives
e az haf nati pO tu
turns of the crank per minute, it will
give nearly 1000 blows of the fails. Far
mers cannot fail TO see the utility of this
machine at once, and avail themselves of
the opportunity of purchasing one of
these valuable and labor saving machines.
The cost is comparatively small compared
with the amount of work it will perform.
Why farmers will continue to use the
fail, or depend upon horse power tnresh-
ers, when they can save the cost of this
machine by doing their own work, saving
the expense of extra men, horses and
board, is more than we can see. The ma.
chine is no larger than q tanning mill,
and weighs less than 200 pounds, so that
two men can carry it anywhere.
Messrs. Powers & Merriam are ready at
any time to take machine into the barn
of any farmer who will come after them,
and show the practical working of the
machine. They will remain in town a
few days longer, and are prepared TO fur
nish machines to all who need them. We
advise our readers to give them call and
see for themselves, where they can also
have chance to see the practical work
ing of the hand power carpenters saw,
saving with ease through a two inch
plank, or cutting off boards as if they
were pipe-stems, and with such smooth
ness that it requires very little labor to
finish with plane.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-08-25

FIRE AT WEST ALBURGH.-Ihe rail-
road woodshed, 200 cords of wood, a saw
ing machine and 400 piles were destroyed
by fire at West Alburgh on Thursday
The shed and wood were insured. The
loss of the piles was the greatest, as they
had Just been brought from Canada, where
they cost $3.50 each, in gold, ano
were needed for immediate use in rebuild
ing the bridge. The fire is supposed &c
have caught from passing engine.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-08-25

LUDLow-Among the Improvements
we notice the repairs made in the Congre-
gational church, which has been wonder
fully improved by a thorough application
of paint and whitewash, together with a
new carpet. These repairs were much
needed, and we think they will be highly
appreciated.
-Messrs. Haskell & Blood of Wood
stock have rented rooms in Barrett
block, with the intention of becoming resi-
dent dentists. Mr.. Haskell is an expe-
eienced and reliable dentist, and will have
the general supervision of the business
here. Mr.. Blood will remain in town.
The Methodist society had a pleasant
picnic in the grove near Mr.. Enos Ways
house, last Fridey. The time was most
favorable for the enjoyment of out door
sports, and consequently everything passed
or pleasantly. Croquet, swings, etc,
made glad the hearts OF the young people
and prepared them for hearty enjoyment
of the good things so bountifully fur
nished.
Rooms have been fitted up in Petit
Crews new block by Messrs. NJ. J. & a.
Bixby. The elegant style in which these
rooms have been finished and furnished
reflect great credit upon these gentlemen.
Mr.. NJ. J. Bixby is considered one of the
best artists in the State, and our people
are fortunate in having his services. DR..
A. Bixby has removed from his old Office,
and will occupy a portion of this suit of
rooms. 1t will amply repay a visitor in
town to call at these rooms and see and
enjoy the harmony of their arrangements,
and in the meantime, while enjoying the
esthetio beauty, don't forget that you have
rare opportunity for securing a splendid
picture for your own use or for some dear
friend
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-08-25
Religious Intelligence.


The Colby University at Waterville,
Me-, has lately received a donation OF
$45, 900 at its semi centennial commence
ment.
An Anti tobacco revival prevails in
the St. Louis Valley Baptist Association
OF Michigan. That body recorded its
sentiments on the subject in these unmis-
taxable terms: "ReS0I0ed, That the filthy,
demoralizing, physically facilitating
practice of using tobacco, now so alarm
ingly prevalent, demands of every minis
ter of the Gospel personal obedience to
the command, % man of God, keep thy
self pure and of every Christian that he
use the whole power of his influence
against it.
"A new Baptist paper is soon to be
started in Memphis, Tenn. 1t will be
specially devoted to the interests of the
colored people.
CONGREGATIONAL.
Rev. C. Fl. Hubbard of Bennington.
Vt. having been absent in Europe with
his family for ten months, is expected
home this week.
The work on the new Congregational
Church in Manchester, Vt, will be COM
menced soon. The house is to be finished
next July.
Rev. r. s. Storrs, Jr., D. D., with his
family is spending the summer in Man
chester, Vt.
Rev. Drs. Prentice of New York,
Stears of Newark, and Humphrey of Phil
adelphia, are spending the summer in
Dorset, Vt.
On the evening of the 4th the people
OF Peacham, VT, called on their retiring
Pastor, and after friendly salntations. in
vited him with his wife to the study where
there were spread out sundry articles
which, with few pleasant remarks. were
presented together with a roll of green
backs,) by Rev. Mr.. Woodruff, who took
wife from Peacham and who is on a
visit to her home. The Peaeham Cornet
Band also appeared and discoursed some
sweet music, sandwiching in a hearty re.
solution complimentary to Mr.. Fisk (who
has drilled them now and them accom-.
panied with an Y. Mrs Fisk received
among other articles, all of which were
well chosen, a silk dress pattern, and &
hat, and Mr.. Fisk took occasion to remark
that "he should be ShjttIess no longer
Even the newcomer" was not forgotten
The value of the presents, including cash
will fall not much short of 500, and thi,
was put in, to use Mr.. WIS words, "sim
ply as an indication of the esteem, con-
fidenoe and love they bear to their pas
tor" The Lord reward them according
to His promise
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-08-25

SABBATH SCHOOL CONFERENCE.-THE
Vermont and SALISBURY Sabbath School
CUuvuntie-- I'LL moot ar Wallingford on
Tuesday, August 80, at p. m.
Afternoon Session. - Annual sermon
and reports from Sabbath Schools belong
ing to the convention.
EUening SesSi0n.-Blackboard exercise,
addresses on the utility of object teach,
ing in the Sabbath School," ard relation
of incidents illustrating the benefits OF
Sunday Schools.
The Vermont and SALISBURY Baptist
Association will meet at Walline ford on
Wednesday, August 81, at 10 a. nj.
Morning SesStO1a.-Annual sermon and
miscellaneous business.
Afternoon Session. of the let.
ters from the churches.
The business for Wednesday evening
and Thursday will be arranged by the
association after it meets.
VIM. II. RUee, Clerk.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-08-25
Union sunday school Services.

Rev. DR.. Vincent of New York and his
companion Rev. Mr.. Freeman, who have
been in the employ of the State Sunday
School Association, are visiting various
to Ens in the State, and will be in Rut-
land to-day, and will assist at a series of
meetings having special reference to our
Sunday Schools.
To night there will be a meeting in the
hall of the Y. NJ G. A. for all officers and
teachers of the Sunday School of Rutland.
On Sunday, at 81 o'clock P. NJ, in the
Congregational Church, there will be a
union meeting of the Schools of the Con-
gregational, Methodist and Baptist
Churches, where the addresses will be
mainly to the children,-and the singing
will be by them.
In the evening, at o'clock, in the
same church, there will be union ser
vice, when the subject will be The
Method of Christian Work, and all who
are interested in the work of Christian
effort are earnestly invited to attend.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-08-25

SPRINGFIELD.--It is reported that Jas.
Mitchell, Esq, has sold out his inter
est in the foundry property and business
to a Mr.. Richardson, from Massachu-
setts.
j Parker, Jr., has sold his photograph
saloun and business to Lewis u. Jaohnaan.
Mr.. Jackman is very successful artist,
and allows no unsatisfactory work to leave
his saloon.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-08-25

CHEEsE.-Work in the Lamsill cheese
factory commenced on the third day OF
July with about 800 cows, which number
was increased during the month to some
500; from which 239, 563 pounds of milk
were received, making 25,107 pounds OF
cheese. The average price at the factory
for the month was fraction over Is cents
per pound.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-08-25
PROGRAMME
FRIDAY, August 6

FRIDAY, August &c.
1890 a. m, Organization. Introductory
Address by the President Henry Clark,
of Rutland. Subject: "a Distinctive
Education for Vermont"
AFTERNOON.
1-2 o'clock. - Discussion - Classical
Studies.--To be opened by O. Fl. Kile and
4. E. L'savenworth.
10 o'olock.-Essay, by Mrs. A. E.
LeavenworLh.
3 o'clock,-Address by J. S. Cilley,
Principal of the Brandon Grade School
EVENING.
Z o'clock.-Address by Rev Geo. N
Webber, D. D., of Middlebury. Poem by
@. A Castle, of Burlington.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-08-25
Otter Creek Valley Teachers, Asso-
citation.

The semi-annuaI session of the Otter
Creek Valley Teachers Association will
be held at New Haven on Friday and
Saturday, August &c and 81.
ppONp ANTME
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-08-25
MISCELLANEOUS.

The ball last night at the Congress was
a recherche affair. The room was filed
with the fair sex of the blonde type. bru-
nettes being nowhere. noticed a num-
Der of long trains, which were engineered
by the owners with admirable skill A
ludiorous incident occurred with one
which was not to be measured by feet.
1t was in a waltz, when the lady wi1irled
and sent the train several times around
her partner, entirely surrounding him
Being SO encompsssed, the poor man could
do naught but yield.
The trot yesterday at Glen Mitchell
was won by Lucy in three straight heats,
beating George Wilkes.
The principal hotels are yet crowded.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-08-25

OTTAWA CANAL MEETING.-A meet
ing of the leading lumbermen and citizens
of Ottawa, Montreal and Burlington, wa
held in Ottawa, Wednesday. The fol-
lowing are some of the gentlemen present
from the United States l.. Barnes, Gov.
Underwood, Judge Wales, Judge Shaw,
Gen. Stannard, of Burlington; and Gov
erner John B. Page, of Rutland ;
and about twenty other leading CAPT
taIists of Vermont. The Hon. John
Young and number of other Montreal
gentlemen were present. The city OF
Ottawa and neighborhood was largely re-
presented.
The following were among the resolu'
tons adopted:
That in the opinion of this meeting il
is desirable both for the interest of the
Dominion generally, and of the residents
of the Valley of the Ottawa, that the
waters of the st. Lawrence and Lake
Champlain should be united by means
of a canal.
That the United States is and will con-
tinue to be the great market for lumber,
the construction of canal to connect the
st. Lawrence with Lake Champlain, will
give increased value TO the productions OF
the forest, and will be the first link IN
that chain of internal navigation through
the Ottawa to Lake Superior, and which
the trade of the country lying south and
west of that Lake will shortly render ne
cessa rY.
That as financial measure the proposed
worl, should impart confidence to capital
lists, because while it will open new
ront a from the western lakes through thu
St Lawrence to the New England State
for the surplus cereals and the products
from, the Great n. W. States, it will alsC
open the Ottawa region, which last yea
exceeded 4OO,OOO,O0O feet, which woulC
mainly go by this route.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-08-25

BAXTER NATIONAL BANK.-The stock
has been subscribed and the charter Sc.
cured for new Banking Institution to be
located here, named the Baxter National
Bank. A copy of the charter will be
found in our advertising columns. This
institution has been secured through the
efforts of Gen. FL. Henry Baxter, whose
enterprise and public spirit manifested in
behalf of our town in former days, accom-
panied by desire to promote its we'll
being and advance its progress, we feel
sure are fully appreciated by our citizens.
Gen. Baxter, it is hoped, will again make
Rutland his permanent home, and with
the fruit of his labors advance its bus
ness and prosperity.
The Bank has been organized by the
election of the following Board of Direct
ors:
III. Henry Baxter, President.
John N. Baxter, Vice-President.
John w. Cramton.
Trenor W. Park, Bennington.
N. Z. Sprague, jr., Brandon.
Henry F. Lathrop, Pittsford.
Harvey Kingsley, Rutland.
Walter G. Landon,
George E. Royce,
The capital of the Bank is 100000,
with the right to increase it to a half a
million. The new Bank will go into oper-
alton in a few days. 1t will temporarily
occupy the rooms in the Bardwell House
block, next south of B. and d. G. Billings
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-08-25


ed the half-mile pole Scathlocke was
ahead, but Flash of Lightning regained
the front and going into the home stretch
was two lengths ahead. Pennocks colt
made rush here and passed several but
the favorite won by length.
SUMMARY:
A. Keene Richards Flash of Lightning, l
Jas McConnelrs Chillicothe, 2
Bruner & Denton's Kings Excise, 3
Balance not placed.
Time l:l7k.
THE THIRD RACE
was the principal one of the day. The
distance was four miles, and the purse
was $1,000. Helmbold was the first
choice in the pools. In one pool he sold
for $4,000, Carrie Athert ON for $780,
and Pat Malloy for $240. Carrie Ather'
ton went off ahead and gained half doz'
en- lengths in the first quarter, Helmbold
and Pat Malloy being even. They re.
manned so during the first mile, which
was made in 1.55A; and on crossing the
score to the second mile Carrie was first
Helmbold second, and Pat last. The
positions were unchanged during the next
two miles, which were made in 1.56t and
las respectively. Going into the last
mile all closed together, and Pat dashed
for the lead, almost obtaining it. Upon
entering the home stretch Pat and Carrie
were even, Helmbold third. As the grand
stand was neared the favorite went to the
front, and Carrie quietly dropped behind
Helmbold won by neck, Pat Malloy sc.
cond. Time of last mile, 1924.
| SUMMARY:
| W r. Babcocks Helmbold,
J. J. ora Ions Pat Malloy,
A. Keene Richards Carrie Atherton,
Time, 1921 =
THE FOURTH RACE
Was the consolation purse of 5000 fol
beaten horses. Three were named and
came to time. Belmont's Glenelg was the
favorite at 2 to 1. Some heavy pools
were sold, one being as follows: Glenelg
$4,000; Alta Vela, $3.50; Tom Voolfolk
$175. Glenelg was off with the lead, but
was quickly passed by Alta Vela and Tom
Alta Vela led during the next mile by
several lengths. Tom gradually lessened
the distance, but was finally compelled to
fall behind at the home stretch, wheI
Glenelg passed forward and won by 6
length, amid great applause. The follow
ing is the
| SUMMARY
A. Belmont's Glenelg,
j. J. O'Fauon's Alta Vela,
Fisher 81 Carson's Tom Voolfolk,
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THE FOURTH RACE

A. Belmont's Glenelg,
J. ]. O'Fauon's Alta Vela,
Fisher 81 Carson's Tom Voolfolk,
Time: 3.I2H.
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1870-10-15

The CROWNS WEsTERV Political POWER.
The Cincinnati EnouireT mas been figuring
nrnn the census of 1870 and its political re-
snlts. in order to show how fast and how far
the eastern and middle States have lost pow
er in Congress. and how soon the Northwest
will overpower and make them tributary to
the giant power arising vest of the Allegha-
nies. 1t shows that in 1910, Ohio, Indiana,
Illinois, Michigan and Missouri had thirty
with Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota. Kansas
and Nebraska. since added, there will be
eighty-three memhers-au increase of fifty
two. In 1910 the six New England States
had thirtyeight members. but in 1870 will
hive Int twentv-'wn-a loss Of sixteen. Tn
1910. the Middle Sta,ns and MARYLAND had
eighty-one. and in 1870 will have hut sixty
fcnr-a loss of seventeen. According to this
EXHIBIT. the Eastern and Middle States in 1910
had majority of eighty-seven over the West,
hit according to the next census will have
hut three majority. Bv adding Kentucky to
the West, where that Journal thinks it pro-
perlv belongs. that section will have ninety
one Representatives to pit against the eighty
six from the Atlantic States. After the CEN
sus Of 1870 the next House of Representa-
tives elected will contain more than one-third
from the West. and. united to the Southwest.
it SAYS. will give us clear majority in that
hody as well as of Presidential electors. The
next ratio for 4 Congressman will he one to
los, 900 people.
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1870-10-15

THE TAILoR's TRAcEDY.-- The following
remarkable piece of ALTERATION was handed
in composition by n young lady Of the
Seminary at Benca. The plot of the tai
.ors Ira gedv" may not he cs Interesting as
some of Sbakspeare's but we cannot fail to
he struck with the Ingenuity displayed in
constructing so many coherent sentences, all
connected and every word commencing with
at.-Ep
Tom Thornton taught tailoring TO truthful
Tuck Towner. Truthful Tuck took Tom :
tight trowsers to town to trade them to the
tanner. The tanner tried them-took the
tones-tossed them testify towards Tuck g
tender tnes-tcld Tuck to tell Tom to travel
to Tophet
Trembling Tuck took Toms .rowsers to
the tandem team tethared to The tree then.
thinking the team thirsty, trotted tLem to the
trough
Theresa Thorhes. tarrving there to talk 20
travellers, thumped the tambonrne. Truth
full Tuck. thoughtless'v, twirled the twine
that tied Toms tight trowsers, tn the tune
Theresa twanged. The thin trowsers tore,
transferring themselves to the turhid torrent.
Tuck, lettering towards Theresa. trem-
b,inglv Numbered: "Truwse-s - Theresa
tried to t-anquiize the tumult. This tended
to turn the TEMPEST toward Theresa. Tuck,
tuggiag the terrified T. to the tempestuous
torrent. threw therein the trembling thing.
Tuck turned-then through the thicket
tumhled. till Tom Thornton. trudeing to
town, thought that Tuck. the truant trades
man, thoroughly thriftless, tarried there.
Thwack /! thumpi through the trees Tuck
lettering tore, terrifying thinking Tom.
Tom-"Thou Tuck The trowsers I"
Tuck (tremblingly)-"The trowsers' The
resa Tux them.
Ton -"Thon thief - then thrust the treach-
erous Tuck thrice through the thorax.
Tuck thundered: Treason thou tailor
Then take that! "-throttling Tom. Thus
Tuck the traitor, the traducer, the truani
tradesman. tortured, terrified the tender The
resa-throttIed the tailor Tom. Tom thrus,
Tuck trinomially through the thorax--thus
totally tranquilizing the thoughtless traitor
Tuck
Thus terminated this terrible tragedy.
F. W.
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1870-10-15
SONORA. TUOLUMNE COUNTY, OCTOBER rs, 1870.


How shall know thee in the sphere Which keeps
The diSembofiei spirits Of the dead.
When all Of thee that time could wfther sleeps
And perishes among the dust we tread.
For shall feel the sting Of ceaseess pain,
If there meet thv gentle spirit not;
Nor hear the voice love, nor read again
In thy serenest eyes thy tender thought
VIII not thine meek heart demand me there
That heart whose fanflest throh to me was givene
Ny name earth was ever IN THY PRAYER,
And wilt thou never utter it in heayenf
In meadows famed hy life-hreatliing wind
In the resplendence of that glorious sphere.
And larger movements Of the unfettered mind,
Wilt thou forget the love that Joined US herel
Thy love that lived through all the stormy past,
And meekly with my barsher nature bore,
And deeper grew. The tenderer 70 the last
Shall il expire with life and be no more,
happier lot than mine. and larger light.
Await thee there for thou hast bowed thy will
In cheerful homage to the rule of right.
And lowest all and renderest good for i'll.
For me the sorlii cares in which dwell
Shrink and consume nv heart as heat scroll,
And wrath has left its scar-that fire of hell
Has left its frightful scar upon my soul.
Yet though thnu wear't the glory ofthe sky,
Wilt thou not keep the same beloved name.
The same fair. thoughtful brow and gentle eve.
LOvelier in heavens sweet climate, yet the same
The wisdom that learned so i'll in this
The wisdom which is iove--tili become
Thy fit companion ill that land Of bliss
-rBryant
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1870-10-15

The IInTTEsr SUMNER FOR CENTURY
The Hartford Courdnt saws that. according
to the weather records of Yale College, the
past has been the hottest Summer for ninety
two Years. That is as far back as the Yale
record enlightens US. and no centenarian who
was running around harefooted during the
Summer of the eight previous years remem-
bers anything Lotter; we may. therefore,
safely call this the hottest Summer for GEN.
fury. From July 10 to August Il, 1870. the
mean daily temperature was, at New Haven.
S5 degrees: and no season, at least since
lis. has shown so many consecutive lot
DAYS. Our highest temperature this summer
was tJuly l7) note, at 9S degrees. and this
has been exceedei only four times during the
neriod above indicated: ut New Haven the
thermometer rising To 100 degrees one dsv
each wear in 1881. 1900. and 1915. In 1I9S
it reached l0l- Scientific AmericGa.