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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-06-29
An Awful Tragedy.

A letter from Lagrange, Ind, ander
date of June 23d, to the Cincinnati Com
aaercsal, gives the following account of the
cold .blooded murder of young school
teacher in Lagrange County, Ind.
Miss Anna Dwight. a school-mistress,
was murdered, yesterday, at Stone Lake
school house, about ten miles from here,
in Van Buren, township, by young man
named Chauncy Barnes, OF Elkbart
County. Barnes left his fathers house
Yesterday morning, walked to White
Pigeon, four miles distant, hired horse
and buggy there, and taking with him
woman whose name and character are
not vet known, went to the school-house
where Miss Dwight was teaching
Miss Dwight was at the time enjoying
the noon recreation with the school child
rem on the margin of the lake near by,
when Barnes and the woman drove up.
The woman called Miss Dwight to the
buggy side, when Barnes alighted and
asked her to walk with him, as he wished
TO speak to her privately. She consented,
and they went short distance, and sat
down on log and conversed few min
utes, when Barnes was seen to rise. draw
revolver from his pocket, and fire two
shots at her. She fell at the first fire. He
then present the pistol at his own head,
and irod several times. Two children
ran frightened to a neiehbor near by, who
ran Immediately to the spot, found Miss
Dwight dead, and the young man reload
ing his pistol. He and the woman were
promptly placed in custody, and surgeon
Elliott, of White Pigeon, sent for. The
doctor reports four wounds in Barnes
head, two of which entered the brain, and
that this would eventually prove fatal.
An examination of the parties was had
before Justice Galloway, the young man
committed to Jail, and the woman held to
bail in the sum of $1,000-Chas. Dwight,
the father of the murdered girl, going her
bail. The young man was brought to Jail
last night. and is this morning resting
tolerably comfortable. The physicians
here are not so certain as to the serious.
ness of his wounds.
Great excitement prevails in the vicin-
ity of the homicide. The neighbors are
prepared to finish the work the young
man attempted on himself, but Mr..
Dwight protested against it, and better
judgment prevailed. There is some COM
ment on the fact of the father of the muir
dered girl bailing the woman. The only
supposed cause of the murder is the re-
lection of Barnes as a sutton, short time
ago, and the acceptance by Miss Dwight
of the attentions of another person. The
pistol used was a small six-shooter.
Barnes has been elerking in a grocery
store, at White Pigeon, Mich, lately, and
had borne a good character. His father
is farmer in Elkhart County, Indiana.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-06-29

NORTH CHESTER. AT the last regular
meeting of Yosemite Engine Company
No. l, the following persons were elected
officers of said company: Foreman, Ira II
Smith; 1st, Asst, j. R. Richardson I'd
Asst, G. 0. Sergeant Clerk, j. s. Adams
Treasurer, P Fl. Robbins; Auditor, Fl
P. Spencer; Stewart, R. II. Sherwin
Asst. Stewart, J. o. Smith.
The cheese factory in process of erection
by R. P. Pollard, assumes gigantic pro.
portions, and will be ready for occupancy
by the middle of July.
Floral Sunday was observed last Sab
bath by the children connected with the
Universalist Sabbath School. The
church was tastefully trimmed, and the
exercises were of a varied and interesting
nature. Addresses were made by Rev
E. s. Foster, DIR. n. s. Noble and others
An interesting feature of the occasion
was the reading of poem by Mrs. Noble
In her elegant and impressive manner.
"SHoo Fly"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-06-29

TAME FIsH.-We often hear wonder
full accounts of the tanning of various ami
mails by man, some of which, judging by
a wild state, it would seem to be almost
impossible TO approach with any such
view but the most wonderful account of
the tanning process we have seen comes
from England, where on piece of pro-
perty consisting of an amphitheatre about
one hundred feet in diameter followed out
of the solid rock by the sea, all egress
from which is prevented by barrier Of
loose stones, through which water passes
freely, are large number of tame Goldfish.
A gentleman who visited the place says;
that, on approaching the shore ofthe pond
many Goldfish of great size were seen and
when servant woman who had charge OF
the fish approached with some mussels,
the surface of the water was perfectly
alive with the struggling fish. They came
close to the edge, and after little while
permitted the gentleman TO take hold of
them, scratch them on the back, and play
with them in various ways. Among other
experiments tried by him was that OF
holding a mussel in his hand, and allow
ing the fish to swallow his hand in the
effort to obtain the mussel. These fish
furnish to the proprietor an ample supply
of excellent food, the favor being consid-
cred much superior to that of the cod
taken in the open sea. Whenever needed
for the table selection can readily be
made from the most promising of those at
hand, and the fish secured without any
difficulty. A correspondent, referring to
this, says that be visited the pond, fifty
years ago, when there was blind Goldfish
in the pool, which the woman who had
the pond in charge used to feed with
limpets taken from the rock. When this
fish came to the surface with the others,
she caught it in her fingers, sat down with
it upon stool, having pail of the Inn
pets, shelled, in her lap, with which she
fed it out of an iron spoon, the fish seeming
to enjoy it very much. After feeding, sne
returned it to the pond. The writer ave.
this to be q fact, although be eviden'is
scarcely expects it to be believed
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-06-29

FAIRHAvEN.-The Olympic Dramatic
Club of Fairhaven, gave another enter
tainment at the Town Hall on Friday
evening, the oath inst, repeating, lby re-
quest of many citizens, the play 1.-THE
Gun Maker of Moscow" followed by a
new and entertaining original song by Mr..
E. FL. Phillips and concluding with the
amusing and enjoyable farce, "the Omni-
bus or a Convenient Distance" The parts
of Claudia Newell and "Zenobie," were
rendered with greater distinctness aud
better success than on the previous occa-
sion, while those of "Rosalind," "Valadi-
mir" "Olga," and paul Biezwacks,
were no less successful and satisfactory.
The song by Mr.. Phelps contained vari-
ETY. of amusing hits on the men and things
of the town, and drew forth repeated
roars of laughter and applause. 1t was
obviously shrewd and happy devise foa
the occasion, the like of which has never
occurred before. Mr.. r. FL. Hamilton
appeared in his wonted role of Irish MIN
icry and bumor in the concluding farce
and M. L. n. Billings, Mr.. W. A Stevens
Mrs. Clogston, and Miss Clark, were as
much at home in their respective parts as
it they were born to achieve real and
lasting emiuence on the stage. The Clut
has been literally patronised by the pub
lie, but on account of its necessarily large
outlay, does not cover its expenses with
its receipts. Organized for the improve
ment of it's members and home entertain
ment, invitations to go abroad are de
olined, and something more will be ex
pected from them next fall or winter.
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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-06-29
Mfddlebury.

The saw mill in Ripton, owned oy
Daniel and Harmon Burt was on the
night Of the 10th inst, consumed by hre,
together with all the machinery contained
therein. The fire was accidental, and
supposed to have arisen by heating OF the
boxes in the machinery. 1t was insured
for 81 500. This is a severe loss to the
owners who are entsrprising young men,
and highly respected for their industry
and frugality. ID
Mr.. Charles E. Pinney, our intelli-
gent and gentlemanly teller in the Ma
tional Bank of Middlebury, while on
fishing trip in Otter Greek the past week,
had the excellent fortune while trolling
for pickerel to catch one weighing IL
pounds. Pickerel are often caught in
our creek, but very seldom of the size OF
the one caught by Mr.. Pinney.
Mr.. John Champlin, merchant at
East Middlebury, laboring under species
of insanity, shot himself on the morning
of the 22d He committed the deed
while alone in the store, with a pistol.
One ball went into his right ear and
lodged in his head, and the other hit him
in the forehead and bruising the skull,
glanced off and struck the floor over his
head. When found, he was bleeding
profusely and perfectly sensible, remark.
ing that "the job was poorly done"
Mr.. Champlin has been out of health
for some time, and suffered terribly from
depression of spirits. Doctors Eddy and
Russell were called as soon as possible,
and upon examination could not find the
ball lodged in his head. 1t was small
sized ball. Hopes are entertained of his
recovery, which perhaps are we'll ground
ed in the absence of Inflammation. Mr.
Champlin is a highly respectable citizen,
and deep sorrow is felt and expressed,
that he should in fit of mental aberra-
ton attempt taking his life. He is near
ly 20 years of age. The entire commu-
nifty are deeply affected at the sad event.
The Boardman philosophical prize
offered annually to the senior class Of Mid
dlebury college, for best essay on topic
, in psychology assigned to DR.. Weber,
professor of that department, has been
!, awarded by the judges to G. E. Clark Of
. Potsdam, N. Y. We congratulate friend
Clark upon his decided success in this
effort, and hope that he may continue to
be not only eminently successful in this
department, but also in legal, science,
which we understand he is in the future
to make a speciality.
CANDoR.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-06-29

RICHMOND. - The small steam mill
owned by VIM. Bryant, was found on fire
Wednesday morning about one o'clock.
and everything connected with it was
burned. Loss about $4,000. No insurance
The fire is supposed to have caught from
the furnace.
ALA Ransom, lad of 16 years, had
his arm broken on the 18th isn't, expert.
menting on temporary trapeze.
About ton of cheese was sold from
the cheese factory at Fay's Corners, last
Monday, for IL 10 cents per pound.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-06-29

How TO GER RID OF LoAFERs.-
Corner loafers are the worst nuisances of
the day, staring ladies out of countenance
flooding the sidewalks with tobacco-juice
or filing the air with the sickly odor Of
old pipes and cheap cigars. The mer-
chants of an Indiana town who do bust
ness on the corners, infested by these
miserable leeches upon society, have hit
upon novel plan of getting rid of their
presence. After the loafers have COM
fortably established themselves, they hang
out placard inscribed, "Wanted, EN-
ployment for these BOOSTERS" They
don't stay long after the sign is discov-
cred.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-06-29

RE-ENFoRCINa THE AsIATIC FLEET.
Secretary Robson has ordered the
United States steamship Guerrero to join
the Asiatic fleet without delay, and it is
understood that other vessels have been
ordered to the same fleet. The Guerrero
was last heard from Alexandria, Egypt,
and will probably pass through the Suez
canal to reach Corean waters. The Co.
rean question assumes additional import
ance from the fact that both the English
and Prussian governments have ordered
their ministers to remain in this country
till further notice. Advices are received
regarding the action of Admiral Rodg-
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-06-29
AMOUNT AND KIND OF CLOUDS.

THE NEW York STATE EDITORIAL
CoNvENTIoN.-The editorial convention
at Saratoga was the largest ever held in
the State, and doubtless has been une-
oualed in the various and attractive en-
tertainments presented to the guests. The
only literary performances were those OF
Mr.. Tinsley, who read an excellent ad.
dress, embodying the results OF his rich
experience as one of the accomplished
Country editors" and the poem by Mr..
Hopkins, who has won laurels in various
positions before-in fact, we suspect he is
"the poet laureate" of the Association.
The chief features of the meeting, howev.
err, were those of social and festive na-
ture. All of these were happily chosen
and successfully carried out. Mr.. Judson,
the president of the association, showed
rare degree of hospitality and efficiency
in directing the movements Of the con-
vention. The citizens of THAT delight
full village co-operated with him, evincing
the most generous rivalry in the endeavor
to make the gathering agreeable. Those
who had share in the hospitality, which
was lavish in the profusion of the gifts,
will not fail to carry away the most pleas
ant recollections of Saratoga.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-06-29

"My friend" said the Rev. Sydney
Smith toa cobler who was mending his
shoe when the great wit was poor curate
in Gloucestershire, "you remind me of the
sacred ordinance of matrimony." "How
soT' quoth the cobler. "Because you
bind two soles together in unity" Alas,
Sydney lived long ago. His Ideas of
matrimony are very much out of date.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-06-29

COTTON AND CoRN.-The official re.
port of the department Of agriculture
shows the wheat and corn prospects not
Aattering for the country generally. The
average Of wheat is thrse-fsurths of a
million acres more than last year, but the
crop will not increase in like proportion,
owing to the dry spring in most parts Of
the country. The largest increase re-
ported Is from Kansas, where it is 30 PEI
!AaRt are0tar than lat year.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-06-29

been engaged as head clerk in drug
store for two years past.
The anniversary of the Battle OF
Bunker Hill was duly observed at the
Eagle State Quarry works by the boom
ing of cannon morning, noon and night
Mr.. Co.'s, the superintendent, is Boston
man, which accounts for its observance in
Vermont. B. w. B.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-06-29

A FAMILY DRIVEN FROM THEIR BED
AND LOCKED IN A CELLAR BY BUR
GLADSTONE of the boldest robberies OF
the age was perpetrated on Wednesday
night of last week, at the house of Mr.. L.
| Negley, who resides about three miles
southeast of Kansas City, Mo. He
states that he was met while return
ing FROM market, by two men who asked
him several questions as to the wherea'
bouts of several fictitious persons whom
they pretended to be in search of. After
he had passed them he noticed two other
suspicious looking characters come from a
hollow and join the first two. One of
them afterwards followed him some dis.
lance towards his home. Towards morn
ing he was awakened by a suffocating
sensation, and found mans hand laid up
on his mouth and pistol muzzle against
his temple, while voice babe him keep
still or die" Mrs n. swoke with scream
az she was being secured by a sec.
ond person. The ruffians, four in number,
were all in the bed room, and after long
consultation, concluded to confine the
family in the root cellar, stone vault
the house. Mr.. Negley, his wife and two
daughters, were tnen cohpeheu W eeI
up and follow two of the thieves to the
vault, where they were duly locked up.
The robbers then proceeded to ransack
the house of every small article of value
taking two watches, lot of jewelry and
clothing, fine opera glass, and trinkets
valued at $500. They then took horse
from the pasture, but afterward turned
him loose in the road. Just before leav-
ing the premises one of the men knocked
on the vault door, and babe the Inmates
keep still or they would shoot them like
dogs. The family remained shivering
in the cellar till daylight dawned, when
German boy attracted by their cries
came to their relief and burst open the
door. The Thieves were trailed to the
Westport pike, where traces of them
were lost.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-06-29

UTTINesvILLB.-Mr. Editor Hay
ing read several articles in your paper
about the smart hens and turkeys ''of the
times" have one which think worthy
of mention, and, so far as I have learned
will take the lead. I have Guinea fow
which, on Wednesday of last week, laid
three eggs. If any one has hen that car
beat that should like to hear from them
H.H.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-06-29

FOURTH OF JULY.--At meeting of
the Committee of Arrangements last
Monday evening, the following commit
tees were appointed:
On Stream-Chief Engineer W. Q.
Landon two others TO be appointed from
visiting companies.
at BarTier-N. f. Page and E. A
Morse.
At Mac7tSne on No. Of Mem. L..
Davis, J. G. Dunn and S. G.. Staley.
Time Keeper-Ben. K. Chase.
To Present Money to Winning CON-
pan;es-Col G. III. Joyce.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-06-29
M. billiard, Secretary.

THE EXCURSION OF THE CHORAL So
cIETY.-The Rutland Choral Society and
their friends by the courtesy of the
manager of the Rutland Railroad, will be
carried to Middlebury and return on the
occasion of their concert at the above
named place, next Thursday evening, fol
fare one way. Parties DESTROYS of making
the excursion, can go by either the 2.1O
or 500 p. m, train, and return by 11.17
p. m, train from Middlebury or on the
next day Full fare will be paid to Mid.
dlebury, and return checks be furnished
by the conductors on surrendering the
tickets.
Mrs. Oliver will be the soprano soloist
of the occasion.
From present indications there will be
quite delegation of the friends of the
society who will avail themselves of the
opportunity thus offered for delightful
excursion, and an enjoyable evenings en-
tertainment.
The Middlebury Register has the fol
lowing appreoiative notice of the proposed
concert
The Choral Society will be assisted by
Mrs. w. N Oliver, Soprano Soloist, and Mr.
Geo. @. Day, Tenor and Humorist.
Mrs. Oliver is now studying with 6
celebrated teacher in New York and il
making such progress as to exceed the
sanguine expectations of her friends
She has made her debut before New York
audiences and been received with the
highest enthusiasm. Several Art and
Musica! journals, and many newspapers
have been pleased to speak of her per
formances in terms of highest praise
Mr. Day has also won quite a reputation
as tenor aud humorist, and on the whole
this promises to be one of the best enter
tainments ever given in Middlebury.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-06-29

Inc second drtlcle OF the warrant, COl
Redfeld Proctor offered the following
resolution:
ResolUed, That the vote passed at the
last town meeting, authorizing the build
ing of town hall, be, and the same here
by Is, rescinded.
Mr.. Proctor sustained the resolution in
a speech of considerable length, giving in
very clear and candid manner the vari'
Gus objections which have heretofore been
urged against the building of the propos-
ed hall, both in discussions at previous
meetings and through the press. He
maintained that the subject was finally
disposed of to the satisfaction of the ma.
jority Of the voters of the town by dismiss.
ing it for the present year at the March
meeting, and that the vote of the meeting
of June 9Th was not fair expression Of
the sentiments of the town on account
of the small attendance.
He argued that the rapid growth OF
Rutland would soon place the town 10
such a position that single hall would
not be adequate to meet the demands fol
town meetiugs, and that it would ther
be divided into wards or districts, as ir
the larger cities, with places of meeting
in each, thus rendering the Town Hall
unnecessary. In regard to providing a
place for the safe-keeping of the records
Of the town, he claimed that suitable
place could be found without building 9
hall. He considered that this matter had
been connected with the proposition o.
building Town Hall as q make.weight
and that there was no substantial reasons
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