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The Van Buren press., 1870-06-07


Iu- The Cincinnati Tins thus alludes
to the proposed National Convention OF
saloon keepers about to be held In Chi
cago:
A number Of subjects OF Importance to
saloon keepers viii come up for discus
sion, as we learn. They will clamor for
the abolition Of Incbriate Asylums that
arc depriving them Of some OF their best
customers. They win also demonstrate
against the increase Of temperance socie-
ties. The feasibility OF offering n prize
to the family that can produce the most
drunkards will be discussed. A very
able paper will be read on the subject OF
dclirium trcmeus, showing that instead
of being n disease TO be dreaded it is real
ly good thing to have, and no family
should be without it. The author will
offer TO prove his position by having a
case of Ii IL the convention will furnish
liquor. lie is satisfied that one day 5
close attention to Chicago whisky will do
the business. s.s.
a petition will be drawn up and signed.
ashllr NOiloiSoo W l'S7 A" ~" P""i'''s z
drunkards wives for botliering around
around saloons trying TO get their hus-
bands home--also to prohibit the sing
ing of Father, come home,' by drunk
ards children. ssuW eafsy. ae,t
Finally, the saloon keepers whnt the
privilege orburying thelr own dead The
proposition seems no more than, fair'
Having labored so faithfully to, bring a
man to the grave, they ought TO be al.
lowed 70 finish the job by buryiDg him,
and thus be able to point with becoming
pride TO the monuments Of theit work.
The Van Buren press., 1870-06-07

Special notices double the above rates. Edi-
toral notices 90 cents per line for the first and
10 cents for each additional insertion. All
transient advertisements cash in advance.
Marriage and obituary notices not to exceed
lines free, over five 20 cents per line.
Cards or communications of a personal
character il admissible at all, double the usual
stes and strictly in advance. ".t-
Announcing candidates, for Congress or
State Offices S25.O0. County officers, $1,000.
Editorial notices, % cents per line.
Yearly advertisements, paid quarterly, in
advance. Legal and transient advertisements
to be paid for when left at the office.
All Job Work, to be paid for on delivery.
Address all letters and communications to
J..S. DuNHAM, Editor and Proprietor
The Van Buren press., 1870-06-07

----A yoang lady ~ Dloominotsn,
Iowa, went to church snd forgot boz .waiss.
fall, leaving it ia the winasw, and yasa
she returned she found little bluebiFd ~
ting in it on two eggs. 49, "a
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IL a.
Az ALLEsoRY. The old man was toll
ing through the burden and heat or tho
day, in cultivating his Held with his own
hands, and depositing the promising
seeds in the fruitful lap ofyiclding carth.
Suddenly there stood before him, under
the shade Of a hugo linden tree. vision.
The oil man was struck with amazement.
-" / am Solomon" spoke the phantom,
in friendly voice, "What are you do
ing here, old mani ,.,
"If YOU are Solomon" replied the
venerable laborer, ''how can you ash
this? In my youth you sent me 70 the
ant; | saw It's occupation, and learned
from that insect to Be Industrious and TO
gather. What then learned have fot-
lowed out to this hpur.'>
"You have only learned halfyous les.
SON" replied the spirit. " Go again to
the ant, and learn to rest in the winter et
your life. and to enjoy what yon. halc
gathered up" = From TIE German. ,,,,ws,n
The Van Buren press., 1870-06-07

How Coon tTEMPLARs ARE I'm rfA7sp.
The method Diminishing candidate
into ailodgo Of Good Templars is but =
slight improvement upon the same pro-
gramme SO long in vogue by the aneieat
and honorable fraternity of the "SoRs
Of Malta. "A I" chap who, was takea
from Utica lager beer saloon, where he
got slight" without knowing the lager
would intoxicate, was put through .
course Of cold water treatment by the
Good ,Tomplars the other Tuesday eve
ming. He breaches on the templars and
gives the following expose OF their initiar
ton ceremony, for which no doubt he
viii be put through another course Of
cold water Sprouts at the next meet
ing Of the lodge, In the first place tho
victim ofinitiation Is blind folded, bound
hands and feet. aud thrown into q cider
press. and pressed for Ayc minutes, This
Is done FOR the purpose Of clearing his
system OF g old .drunks." He Is then
taken out Of the cider press. and, by
means Of force.pdmp, is gorgcd with
cistern water. after which q sealing plas.
ter is put over his mouth, and be IS rosf-
cu III Il Darrel IOUEs OF uNS tiIues ucIosS
the room, the choirat the same time sing
ing the Cold Water" song, lie know
taken out OF the barrel, and hung up By
the heels till the water runs out through
his ears. lie rs tlien cut doFn, and q
beautiful young lady hands him glass
of cisterll water. A cold water bath 10
then farrished him, after which he Is
showercd with cistern water. He is then
made to read the ",watcr works aets" ten
times, drinking a glass or cistern water
between each reading; after which the
old oaken bucket is hung around his
neck, and fifteen beautiful young ladies'
with squirt guns dclugc. him with cistcrn
water. lie is then forced to cat, q peck
Of snow, while the brothers stick his cars
full Of cicles He Is then run through
the clothes wringer, after which he ID
handed glass Of cistern water bys
beautiful young lady. lie is then gorgcd
again with cistern water, his boots filed
With the same, and nc is laid away in
refrigerator. After remaining in the re-.
frigerator for the space OF half an hour,
nc Is taken ont and given a glass Of dis
tern water, run through nthe clothes
wringer, and becomes a Good Templar.
Az ALLEsoRY. The old man was toll
Il, :. th,,,.,H tho burden an1 hnak Of thu
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-17

dred dollard note fell out. She gave a
startled cry of delight.
A hundred dollarsi Never in all her
life before had she been the possessor of a
hundred dollars. Mike fairly gasped
with surprise.
30, Mike, Mike, isn't that better than
five dollars nowp
Cracker would not have had Spider
know it; but he did, yes, he actually did
go behind the door and wipe his eyes
several times on the towel.
Next day he was missed from his beat.
and it was rumored in Newsboy's Alley
that Cracker was in luck for his honesty
had fallen heir to half million and
gone to college.
Ihls Is true story; SO we cannot tell
how Cracker grew mp, and married the
only daughter of Mr.. Wales, and fell heir
to his immense fortune, for he has done
nothing of the kind. The simple fact of
the case is, he is now in the High School
studying hard as he can, preparing for
college and striving in every way to justi-
fly the good opinion of his patron. After
he graduates at Harvard. and goes into
business, if he wants to marry the heiress,
don't know as we have any objections,
provided her father is willing and she
consents.-Olice7. Optics Magazine.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-17
Items of all Sorts.
-Kossuth is at his autobiography.
The fur West-Alaska.

-Kossuth is at his autobiography.
The fur West-Alaska.
Prince Napoleon is learning to play
the violin-hoping to take the first fiddle
some day.
Timers is writing up the Parliament
airy history of France. H
The British matron is indignant be-
cause the British baby is to be charged
full fare in cabs. ..f
Vanderbilt has his eye on Sing Sing
prison as a railroad depot.
Edward Wright, the criminal re-
former, recently gave dinner to 200
thieves in London. - .-
The Paris papers have begun 9" inter
viewing" and Father Hyacinthe is the
first victim.
"A cry for emigrants comes from Yell
county, Ark. ..
Some men as well as some goods are
getting marked down about these times.
The farmers of Cape Fear grumble at
the low price of peanuts. ....
Paris makes turtle soup of what is
1 icil VI lIo rug dlLCL thC iAba Ac6S hnfS
been served as frog.
The Kentucky murderer who was
galvanized as believed to be marine.
The N. o. Pic began its thirty-fourth
year last week, and is bright enough to
live thousand.
Eight million acres in Texas brought
only $4,000 when sold for taxes.
"A boy at Utica has live frog in his
stomach. 1t got there from his throat.
Gen. Jordan has made road that the
Spanish General cannot travel
The new Mormon paper says that
Brigham Young has impoverished humid
reds of families in building his new rail-
road.
The champion circular saw is in New
Hampshire. 1t has cut off the fingers of
six men, and still runs.
"A fashionable divorce" is announced
in New York. The parties may be fash
ionable, but they are evidently not well
connected.-[Ex.
-Rochefort is said to haunt the gam
bling table-out of regard to the memory
of his friends, the rOuges and Noir.
The last murder in New York, the
Times says,calls for the vengeance Of. God.
In the shape of a hempen cravat it means
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-17

NocH ARDEN. CAsE.-An Enoch
Aren case has come to light in Vermont.
Adult thirty-fve years ago, John Clough
an Fanny Gillet were married, and
afsrward lived several years in Norwich.
Thirty years ago Clough disappeared. A
var or two after it was reported that he
ha died in Massachusetts,. Shortly after
Unsurpassed death Mrs. Clough was mar
rid to Nahala Davis, and they lived in
Ncwich ever since-have raised quite a
falily of children and accumulated con-
sierable property. The farm is decided
toMrs. Davis. A few days ago Clough
re.ppeared, claiming his wife and per-
hos hoping to get possession of the pro-
petty. The case excites great interest
an much sympathy is expressed for Mrs.
Deis and family.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-17

HE INSTRUCTIONS IN LEMON FAIR
AND OTTER CREEK.-The owners of land
upon Lemon Fair and Otter Greek held
an adjourned meeting at the stone school
house in Cornwall, Feb. 18th, to hear the
report of committee previously appoint
ed to examing the distractions upon the
falls at Vergennes. The committee re-
ported that they had examined said OBJ
structions, and found them to be of q
very serious character that they visited
the proprietors that they acknowledged
themselves in fault, and promised to hold
a meeting to consider the matter and
notify the committee of the result pre-
vious to this meeting. Said committee
not hearing from them, according to
promise, concluded that they will not do
anything until forced.
The meeting appointed an Executive
Committee to transact business for the
land owners as follows: S. B. Rockwell,
HI. N. solace, P. Jewett, J. Battel, d. l..
Wright. A committee of one from each
of five towns interested were appointed to
get signers to the following contract:
We, the undersigned, promise to pay
our proportion of the expenses incurred
by the Executive Committee in removing
the distractions upon the falls at Yer
gennes, the number of acres of flowed land
owned by each of us, at forty dollars per
acre, being the basis.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-17
How Newspapers are Made,

Each of the great daily papers of New
York to-day employs more than humid
red men, in different departments. and
expends half a million of dollars annu-
ally, with less concern to the proprietors
than an outlay of one quarter of that sum
would have occasioned in 1910. The edi-
torial corps of the morning papers issued
in New York on the first day of the pres
emit year numbered at least half score OF
persons; the reporters were in equal
force; sixty printers and eight or ten
pressmen were employed to put in type
and print the contents of each issue of the
paper twenty carriers conveyed the
printed sheet to its readers; and a dozen
mailing clerks and book-keepers managed
the business details of each establishment.
Editorial salaries now range from S25 to
$50 week; reporters receive from $50
to $50 week and the gross receipts of a
great daily paper for a year often reach
the sum of one million of dollars, of which
an average of one-third is clear profit
These statistics are applicable to four or
five of the daily morning journals of New
York. The evening papers, however, en-
ploying fewer persons, and mourning
smaller expenses than their morning con-
on the business of year. .
In the organization of daily newspaper
in New York, the chief editor controls all
the details of the editorial department;
his DEGREES being final in all matters con-
corning the tone of the journal, the en-
gagement of assistants, and the prepare
ton of the contents of each sheet. HIS
partners are charged with the affairs OF
htIei ona he tharY1 in lfa.
ton; but in his own department he is
supreme. Around this figure as ON II
pivot, revolve all the departments into
which the editorial force is divided One
assistant, placed in charge of the news, is
known as the night editor. Another, to
whom is given the place and title of the
city editor, directs the work performed by
the reporters, whose duty is TO gather all
the local intelligence of the day. A
special department is devoted to the news
of the money market, and the assistant in
charge is the financial editor. Another
gives his attention to the literature of the
time, and is known as the literary editor.
A critic is assigned the duty of writing
upon the drama and the opera and the
only persons who are not in charge OF de-
partments are the editorial writers, who
are in direct daily communication with
the chief, receiving his suggestions and
writing upon topics indicated by him, or
upon others of their own selection, TO
which he gives his approval Under this
system, which is now generally adopted,
the different parts of the daily papers are
made harmonious, and the labor of each
day is performed, not only without
friction but in the most rapid and salts
factory manner.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-17

A GRANITE EAGLE.-There is now at
Montpelier, awaiting shipment to Roches-
ter, where it is destined to surmount a
soldiers monument, sne eagle, cut from
a solid block of Barre granite. 1t wings
are extended, measuring three feet from
tip to tip 1t stands upon half globe
with laurel wreath about it. The beak
is well pointed, with the mouth open,
and the expression" of the birds face is
as fierce and keen as could be executed in
finest marble. The wings average only
two inches in thickness, and are worked
to perfect edge, and the feathers and
quilts upon them are very faithfully rep
resented. Sculptors have heretofore held
that the Vermont granite could not be
cut into 80 slender and beautiful. work !,
in fact, it is only with the hardest tools
and heaviest iron mallets that it can be
cut at all. This masterpiece Of skill and
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-17

SERVED HIM RIGHT.-Judge Dow
ling of New York has sent man to
prison for six months for pointing load
ed pistol at another and threatening to
shoot him. Served him right. Said the
Judge: During the present year there
have been no less than five murders, or
attempts to murder, in the city and
county, for every day" A few such SEN
fences will tend to inspire reckless scoun.
drels with wholesome fear, and that is
the only sentiment this class possesses
which can be reached effectively.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-17

"UNDER A BAN"-This is the title OF
a new novelet just commenced in the
Saturday Eoenjng Post, of Philadelphia,
by that admirable authoress, Miss Aman-
da M. Douglas. This novelet will run
lowed by novelets by Frank Lee Benedict,
Mrs. Henry Wood, Mrs. Hosmer, Miss
Prescott, &c. The SATURDAY. E0entng
I OSt is one of the best of the literary
papers, and adapted for family reading by
the unobjectionable, useful and entertain
ing character of it's contents. Price $3.50
year. Address Fl. Peterson & Co., $40
Walnut street, Philadelphia. Sample
numbers sent gratis.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-17

CALIFORNIA IMPORTING BEEF.-The
first shipment arrived at San Francisco, a
week ago Saturday, from Cheyenne, in
Wyoming territory. There were three
car loads, embracing 1T carcases, the
quarters all being hung up in the cars
and frozen stiff through the whole ride of
1900 miles. The cost of transportation
averaged 81 per beef, but this rate will be
reduced somewhat with the improved
rate facilities between Oakland and Fris-
coe. The beef was sold readily at from
eight to ten cents per pound, two or three
cents cheaper than Pacific coast beef Of
the same quality. But if California has
to import butter and beef and all these
necessaries, and is giving up gold digging,
the question arises, What does that great
State propose to do for living, any way 2
And wouldn't it be profitable to bring it
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-17
ANOTHER TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT

ANOTHER TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT
IN NEW HAMPsHIRE-Rev n Bouton,
D. D., Nathaniel White, Nathan w. Cove,
Hon. Peter Sanborn, Bishop o. G. Baker,
Rev. Elisha Adams, Colonel Dudley s.
Palmer, and fourteen other prominent
citizens, have called for public meeting,
to be held at Concord, N. H., yesterday,
to organize new temperance alliance, an
organization that will embrace all who
feel an interest in the good cause, and are
ready to sign the pledge and work to re-
form the inebriate, strengthen the weak
and encourage these who have long Ia
bored to promote the interests of that no.
BILE reform.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-17
dEINbl IIAI1Ili
Messrs. W. Y. Ripley, and others.

SoLD.-The Dickinson lumber mill at
South Vernon was sold at auction, Thurs
day, to Haywood & Morrill,, of Gardner,
Mass, for 81 800. The lumber and ma
chinery were disposed of, and four horses
were sold to various parties at prices from
500 TO S175.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-17

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS To the many
kind friends and neighbors who surprised
Us on the evening OF the 18th inst, the
25th anniversary of our marriage, and
after manifesting their kind regards in
various ways, left Us handsome testimo-
NAL in the shape of silver tea service,
with other articles of the same sterling
material, we would return our sincere
thanks, wishing that each and every
couple of them may not only attain to the
"silver," but to the golden" period of
their married existence and beyond, and
that on each recurring anniversary they
may be even better remembered than
were we on this, among the brightest and
most joyous occasions of our lives.
A W. CLARK,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-17

ST JOINTS CHURCH, LUDLOW. = The
Ladis' Industrial Society of st. Johns
Paria will resume their meetings on
Thusday evening, Feb. II, at 81 o'clock,
at tb residence of Mrs. G.. s. Redfeld,
for to purpose of adopting constitution
and BYLAWS, and the election of officers
to seve until Easter The ladies of the
congregation are invited to be present and
iointhe society.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-17

SUDDEN DEATH.-Judge Hay of Sara
toga Springs died suddenly last Sunday
evening while in attendance upon services
of the Baptist church in that place. He
was apparently in perfect health. During
the first prayer he fell from his seat and
Immediately expired. The audience sup.
posing he had tainted kept quietly in
their beats, and it was not until the
close Of the service that it was known
that he had expired.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-17

NEwsPAPERs.-In the United States
every worthy citizen reads a newspaper,
and owns the paper which he reads. A
newspaper is a window through which
men can lock out on all that is going on
in the world. Without a newspaper
man is shut up in a small room, and
knows little or nothing of what is hap
pening out side of himself. In orr DAY
newspapers keep pace with history and
record it. A good newspaper Will Keep
sensible man in sympathy with the worlds
current history. 1t is an ever unfolding
encyclop@dia-an unbound book forever
issninp. and never fnished.--Beecher.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-17

ANOTHER CANAL PoJEcr.-The latest

ANOTHER CANAL PoJECT.-T latest
canal project is one to commence on the
st. Mary's river, Georgia, and from thence
pass through Florida to some point on the
Gulf Such canal, it is claimed, would
create "a great revolution in the carrying
trade of the Gulf and Western States,
and benefit not only the South, but the
whole country. 1t is believed by many
that canal joining the waters of the St.
Mary's and Suwannee rivers could be
made at comparatively little cost
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-17

BENNINGTON SHIRE-QUEsTIoN.-Ben-
nington county is stirred by an exciting
dispute about the location of the county
buildings. North Bennington claims
them on account of its central position,
and because only one court house and Jail
need then be built, while East BenniDg-
ton and Manchester unite their forces to
have two shire towns as formerly which
will double the expense. The vote is to
be taken on Tuesday, the ED inst.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-17

HORRIBLE MURDER.-The telegraph
brings us the news of horrible affair at
Atchison, Kansas, Sunday morning. 1t
seems that man named Francis Bottom
er, who had recently come to that city
from Iowa, attended mass with his wife
in the morning, and while walking home,
deliberately drew a revolver, shot his wife
three times, inficting mortal wounds, and
then deliberately placed the muzzle of the
weapon to his left temple, pulled the trig-
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-17

PROFITABLE Cows.-John T. Merrill,
ESQ, of Gray, Me-, had twelve cows on
the lst day of January, 1859, which have
earned him during the last year $75313,
as follows: Butter, $555.25; buttermilk,
$23.37; calves, 500; pork from pigs fed
on milk, $945O. Besides the 1 ,342 lbs.
of butter that was sold, Mr.. Merrill has
forty pounds laid down for winter use.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-17

CHEsTER.-The Central House at the
lepot, lately kept by N. 2. Abbott, has
jeen closed. Rum is the cause
School District No. 90 has refused to
accept of the act passed at the last session
Of tn, Legislature for union with Ches-
ter academy.
The Congregational Society have
decidd to build parsonage. The pas
tor, Rv. Mr.. Hale, is deservedly popular
with lis people, and we hope he will long
resid among us. ROLAND.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-17
+. W. BRIGHAM,

UNCERTAINTY OF LIFE.--It is related
of the late Gen. Lowell H. Rousseau that
a few days prior to his departure from
Louisville, kentucky, to take command
of the department of Louisiana with his
headquarters at New Orleans, he called
on the medical examiner of an insurance
company, stating his desire to take out
policy. Initiating his broad chest and
giving it a resounding blow with his
hand, he remarked: "You needn't take
the trouble to examine me, doctor I'm
in hurry I'll live forever; doctor in
Washington said / couldn't die of dis
ease. I'm a sound man. sir" In ninety
days from that date General Rousseau
was dead. His splendid physique was
not proof against the miasmatic fevers of
the Crescent city. Indeed, had he been
less healthful he might have escaped.
The incident serves to illustrate the I'M
certainty of life and conveys lesson all
should heed. One day in the bloom of
health the next, stricken down by some
fatal malady-it is the lot of humanity.