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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-03-30

HYDEvILLE.--A short time ago Prof
Cotton, and his class Ia music, gave pub
lie concert which did credit to all con-
cerned. Some of the pieces were light
and humorsome, some required delicate
tenderness Of expression, and some were
elaborate, varying from full orchestral
harmonies to the most exquisite vanishing
cadences of the pianissmo quartette. The
selections were such as to exhibit the su-
periority of the later styles of vooalization.
Admirable was the compass and fexibility
of voice, the purity of tone, and the sweet
concord of sounds that demonstrated the
fine musical capabilities of the class which
has enjoyed Prof. Colton's thorough in
struction and drill.
There are gratifying signs that the
march of improvement will not pass us
by this spring. Our place will not realize
my ideas of what New England village
should be, without considerable brushing
up-with a paint-brush, l mean; and 1
am happy to know that there has lately
domiciled among us a man who has few,
if any, superiors in welding such brush.
We have valuable accession in Mr.. A.
Ostrander, formerly of North Britain.
Mr.. E. A. Billings of Troy, has nearly
completed the foundation walls of a new
slate mill which is to replace the one
burned few weeks ago. 1t will be 40 by
116 feet, and will probably be ready for
the machinery within three months from
this time.
After short suspension, operations
are about to be resumed in the marble
mill of the Hyde Brothers.
The store of the Armstrong Brothers
has been enlarged to nearly double its for
mer capacity, and it's improvements and
adornings are quite noticeable.
DIR. Stiles of Sudbury, is laying the
foundation of building 26 by 100 feet,
which he intends to occupy for drug
store and dwelling. He was formerly a
resident of this village, and his return
will be hailed with much satisfaction by
his numerous friends.
The Billings mammoth store, under
it's new regime, has much improved in ap-
pearance and business facilities One
secret of its immense trade is-customers
seldom have to look elsewhere to find
what they want.
| -Bomoseen Lodge of Good Templars is
progressing finely under the presidency Of
Mr.. John Smead as w. O. T.
| One of those charming novelties call
ed "Neck-tie Parties," was enjoyed al
Dawley's Lake House on Tuesday even.
ing, March 21st. It was not promiscuous
gathering, as none were present who had
not received personal invitation. The
arrangements contemplated the presence
of one hundred persons, but, owing to the
heavy rain storm which prevailed all day
rendering it doubtful whether half thai
number would venture to come out, it was
altogether surprise 10 find eighty-thrst
in attendance, enough to make flint
show in the spacious and elegant hall
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A WEIsHTY CORPsE.-James MoFad-
den, resident of White Plains, NY,
died few days since at the age of So
years. AT the time of his death he
weighed six hundred pounds. He was
farmer of temperate habits and cheer.
ful disposition. He eat hearty suppe,
and appeared in his usual health when ht
retired. Next morning he was found
dead in his bed, evidently from appoplexy
His coffin was three feet deep and CORES
pondingly large in other proportions. II
took ten men to carry out the body. HI
has lived in this town the most of his life
but was of Celtic descent. He has 6
brother residing at the same place, who
weighs four hundred pounds and sister
who weighs three hundred pounds, al
temperate and respected persons."
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A Letter from Bellows Falls.
BELLOWS FALLS, March %, 1871

BELLOWS FALLS, Marcn 70, 1911.
Editor Rutland HeraM:- spring has
stole on US at an unexpected early day.
Her smiling face may turn little sour
before she gives place to summer, but one
thing is sure, it has started those intend
ing to build or repair, to make early ar.
rangements to begin their work. Every
carpenter is engaged ahead in this place,
and demand for more.
Chas. Towne, the well known pro-
prietor of the Island House, has pur-
chased part of the Island Park, and Is
to build him q residence.
The Canal Company have purchased
a portion of the Island Park
Mr.. VIM. Russell, agent of the Canal
Company, has bought the Underwood
House on Henry street.
Mr.. Flint is to resume work on his
fine residence, and from present indica.
rions it will be an ornament to the place
when completed.
Mr.. Joseph Wilson, of the firm of
j. Wilson & Co., has commenced repairs
on bis house, and others are making ready
for repairs.
The Messrs. Russell are making their
contracts for building large paper mill
and have already contracted part of
| their timber at the new steam mill On the
Clark farm. Other manufacturing estab-
lishments are in contemplation.
From present indications, the coming
season looks as if it meant business.
There are soon to be some village lots
laid ont and put in the market at prices
that will call the attention of buyers
who may wish to locate at Bellows Falls.
1t seems that il cannot be a mistake to
purchase real estate here at fair prices
now.
We are glad to learn that Mr. Towns
health is improving since he has been So
journing In Boston, and that he is to re-
turn when the warmer season begins to
superintend his building.
/ When the roads are in better condition
we intend to visit Saxton's River village,
another locality in the old town of Rock
inghsm, and look them over. We hear
they are live people, and worth know
ing. We want the HERALD to be the
medium of keeping mp acquaintances in
Vermont. 1t is doing well now. It
makes its daily appearance to u, and
it seems like shaking hands with all Yer
mont; besides, its early appearance makes
the Boston dailies seem rather stale, being
some five hours in advance of them, and
ten in advance of New York, coming, as
they do, promptly on the morning train
from Rutland. 1t gives US all the impor-
tsnt telegraphic news about the same time
it would were we living in New York or
| at the "Hub" j.
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| WEST RUTLAND.-Items of interest are
! few and unimportsnt. We hear business
men complaining of stagnstion in trade !;
no doubt this dormant condition of affairs
over here effects the itemizer also. We
heard one young man remark that he
thought the place had "gone up" and he
wished that he was "most anywhere else. +"
We know several young men who are
pretty far gone in shiftlessness, who. if
they would lend hand TO the pumps,
might materially aid in holding our little
spot of animated creation "down" a little
while longer, and come to love it from
mere activity.
As the opening of navigation will add
materially to marble expectations, great
activity in the trade will soon become sp-
parent.
The Sunday afternoon discourses of
the Rev Mr.. harris are much appreci-
ated.
West Rutland" your late mathema-
tical aspirant, would like to PROFOUND
several more questions TO demonstrate the
problem atical capacity of BIS Uranium,
perpendicularly, horizontally and disgon-
ally, but hesitstes to trouble him to
analyse them, both automatically and
grsmmatically.
On our last town meeting day, lu.
dicrons accident happened on the depot
platform. This structure, in part, is not
very strongly supported, and on several
occasions has treacherously given away
under accumulated burdens. A crowd
had collected upon one of the weaker
parts to witness a wrestling match be-
tween two Juveniles, when the timber
suddenly gave way, precipitating ten or
twelve of the spectators into the water
below, several of whom got Thoroughly wet.
Fortunately none were seriously injured
Politics being the order of the day, some
one mqliciously remarked that the struc-
ture reminded him Of Republic IN plat
form, which never could sustain the man
puyers of the Democrats.
Mr.. Fred. Freeman, an old and high
ly respected citizen of this village. who
was stricken by paralysis early in the
fall, is still confined to his home in help
less condition, one side Of biz body. arm
and limb being entirely helpless. The
sympathy of the community is with Mr..
Freeman and his estimable family. He
was a man Of sctive business habits. in
dustrious and aspiring, and the great
affiiction that confioes bis m4nly power
and ambition, though patiently borne, ha-
a marked effect upon him. He has be-n
under ekIllful medical sttendanee
From tie many complimentary euco-
miums bestowed by the travelling public
from day to day upon Mr.. James L7ndry.
station agent here, we are led 10 inter
that his particular duties aye well ard ac-
ceptably performed. His character. a.
correct, obligiDg and gentlemanly con-
ductor of the large and important freight
interest of this station has been adrnira-
bly, sustained up to the present time. be
deserves much credit and success.
EXCELSIOR.
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ANNA DICKINSON. - Anna Dickinson
explains. in letter to a disappointed
Young Mems Association, how it is she
breaks her lecture engagements. She
simply promises more lectures than there
are evenings, out of the sweet feminine
reluctance to deny the fattering requests.
off" says Anna, "the associations in divers
places knew how my time was crowded.
how many places clamor, how many times /
say yes because [ cannot bear to saw mo,
and yet cannot make that yes good when
come to an inspection of possibilities,
they would be charitable in their iudg-
ment." The associations referred to are
cultivating charity with assiduity.
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Manchester In the War of 1912.

The Manchester Journal contains an
interesting article in reference to the part
taken by Manchester in the War of 1912,
with list of the soldiers furnished by
that town, accompanied by brief bio
graphical sketch of each, from which we
condenae the following account:
On the 9Th of July, 1919, the selectmen
warned |. special town meeting, at which
it was voted to furnish the magazine OF
the town with ammunition, and to equip
the militia "with necessary arms and
equipments for the defense of the coun-
try" and voted to raise q tax for that
purpose. A committee was appointed to
take charge of the military stores of the
town, one of whom was Richard Skinner,
subsequently, Member of Congress, and
Govern, and Chief Justice of Vermont.
At subsequent town meeting an effort
was made to rescind the vote raising a
tax, which, however, proved unsuccess-
full.
A portion of the soldiers sent from the
town were members of the organized
militia, and marched north in the fall of
1912, in company commanded by Capt.
Richardson of Londonderry, the regiment
being under the command of Col. Stephen
Martindale of Dorset. Others volun-
teered for three months, in the fall of
1918. being transported to Burlington in
wagons. They were commanded by Capt.
Weed of Rupert, with Col. Isaac Clark
cold Rife'D of Castleton as regimental
commander, and were engaged in the
skirmish at Missisquoi Bay, in which was
captured the British Maj. Powell and over
a hundred British soldiers.
or those who enlisted in the regular
army some distinguished themselves for
bravery in action, and were participants
iu some of the hardest fought battles of
the war.
Of those who took part in the war, the
following still survive: John s. Pettibone,
Benjamin Munson, Alvah Bishop, Leo
nard Sergeant, Truman Kimpton, David
Reynolds Several of these have taken
an active part in the town affairs of Man
chester, and Hon. John s. Pettibone and
Hon. Leonard Sergeant, are well known
throughout the State; the former having
been a Presidential eleotor, Bank Inspec-
tor, member of the Governors Council,
Judge of Probate and the County Court,
etc, and the latter Lieutenant Governor,
President of the Council of Censors,
Judge Of Probate, State Senator, etc.
The following is a list, as complete as
can now be made of the soldiers of that
war, now deceased. who went from Man
chester, James Whelpley, John Black,
Truman Hill, silas Smith, Jabez Hawley,
Benjamin Dibble, Eliia Burton, Matthew
Logan, Nathan Thompson, Samuel
Thompson, John Harris, Lemuel Collins,
John G. Walker, DR.. Elij4h Littlefeld,
Joseph Barton, Samuel R. Whidden,
Danie3 Olds, Eliphalet Wells, Jeremiah
Odell, Serenus Kilburn. John r. Petit
bone. Robert Anderson, Burton Straight,
Apollos Hsrvey, Gordon Eaton, Thomas
Wait, Abrsm @ Fowler
OF these James Whelpley afterwards
became somewhat noted from his connec-
tiou with the Booru and Colvia sff4ir, be
having discovered Colvin in New Jersey
and returning with him, alive and well,
being hung for his murder.
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VERMONT IN CoNGREss.-A bill was
introduced in Congress on Monday BY
Judge Poland of Vermont, to extend the
time in which persons committing per-
jury, ETC., in land or pension cases. may
be prosecuted, limiting the time to four
years.
Mr.. Poland, from the committee on
elections, on Wednesday reported that
John Edwards was entitled to be sworn
in as member from the 3D. district Of
Arkansas, subject to the determination Of
the contest for the seat BY Thomas Boies.
The resolution was agreed to, and Mr.
Edwards was sworn in.
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RUTLAND GRADED DISTRICT UNCLAs.
sIFIED SCHooL-This school is taught
by Mr.. S. FL. Kelley, and is holden in the
upper part of the School street School
building. The school was commenced as
an experiment last Fall, to meet the needs
of quite a numerous class of scholars in
our village, who cannot take the time to
pass through the classified schools, or to
confne themselves to the studies in the
prescribed course, and want to get good
deal of knowledge in a little time, and
numerous other reasons induced the es-
tablishment of the school. We had a
pleasant visit of an hour or two in Mr..
Kelley's school yesterday, and were highly
pleased with its appearance. The teacher
has his pupils under the most perfect dis
eipline, and they all seem to respect and
love the teacher. Glasses were reviewed
in mental and written arithmetic, read
ing, etc, and were all very creditable
to teachers and scholars. The establish
ment of this school has proved success,
and has met the most sanguine expecta-
tions of the Board of School Trustees.
The school closes tomorrow. Any OF
our citizens who have little leisure time
cannot spend it better than to make visit
to this school to-day or tomorrow. Mr..
Kelley, we understand, is engaged for
another term, which is gratifying.
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THE SECONDARY SCHOOL ON SCHOOL
STREET.-THE following is statement of
the merits of the scholars in Mis- Susan
L. Grandey's school for the past term {:
Scholars having no absences or tardies
-Georgianna Graves, Hattie Smith, Mary
Welcb, Peter Aubertin, Andrac Gravel,
Frank Swain, Frank Bragg, Wallace Ross.
Absent only on account OF sickness
Ida Bragg, George Swain, Elmer Rey-
nolds.
Absent one dsy-Emma Ross, Moses
Aubertin, Elmer StockwelL.
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SAD DEATH.-Isaac Evans, who perish.
ed in the great tornado at East st. Louis
might have been saved. He was held
fast by one arm by the falling timbers Of
the railroad round-house. The building
caught fire at once. Mr.. Evans entwated
those about the building to cut of his
hand, and thus release him; but, before
any one had the nerve to do this, or take
some other energetic measure, the fast
spreading flames smothered the unfortu
nate man, and he quickly persisted.
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RECovERING.-OldC Chief Robertson OF
Kentucky, at whose supposed death bed
Miss Gary sung "The Old Folks at Home, y
with such fearful effect, has concluded to
recover and call that scene mere rehear-
sal. Consequently the Kentuckians can
postpone their squabble over the question
which Of the various rival portraits of the
old gentlemen shall become State prop.
erty.
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NAroIEoN.-Napoleon reached Dover,
England, from Wilbelmshoe. A large
number of people gathered to witness his
arrival. Nothing definite is stated as to
MS future movements, but it seems to be
understood that he is no longer prisoner,
ana can 90 anywhere and stay there as
long as he pleases. Just about this time
1t would hardly be safe for him to show
his ex-imperial head in Paris.
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SPLENDID CARs.-There are now in
process of construction in the passenger
department of the Vermont Central, four
palace and sleeping coaches, which, when
completed, are to be followed by five
more. These are bailt for Pullman, Of
"palace car" fame, and are to be run on
the Central line by him. They are to be
constructed after the latest style and fin.
ish, and are intended te be fully up to the
best in every particular. -Four will be
completed in season for the summer
travel.
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The scene was lively one, and it were
almost superfuous to say that the interest
of the occasion wasIimmensely heightened
by the matching of neck-ties, which gave
some singular results. One gentleman
found himself mated with his own wife,
and one portly gentleman of venerable
age found partner in a blooming damsel
of "sweet sixteen" The winged hours
flew swiftly on, and all too soon came the
parting moment. lThe occasion will long
remain one of pleasant memories.
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CoUsININa.-Dr. j. Fl. Putnam OF Lud-
low, entertained his relatives, to the mum
Der Of twenty.three, on Wednesday last
1t was the occasion of the 6fth anniver-
cary of his marriage.
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STATE FAIR. - A strenuous effort is
bsing made to locate the State Fair. to be
held the second week in September, at st.
Johnsbury. Rutland also makes q propo-
sition for the Fair to be held on the
grounds of Rutland Agricultural Society
for three years.
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SUPERINTENDENT Lucius 0ii-
more ha. been appointed Superintendent
of the Connecticut and Psssumpsic Rail
road and the Msssawippi Valley Rail
road, Sand has entered upon his new du-
ties
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BUTTER MARKET.-At the st. Albana
market, on Tuesday, the best butter
brought 80 cents per pound. Shipment
1874 tubs. Cheese 2OS boxes.
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CLARENDoN-MR. Days CONCERT
On Wednesday evening, March 22nd, the
Singing School under the instruction OF
Geo. @. Day of Rutland, closed with a
Musical Soiree at the Town Hall, Claren.
don South Flats.) There was a great
variety of choice music rendered, consist.
ing of songs, Duets, quartetts, glees, an
thems and hymns, selected fromithe popu-
lar music of the day, all Of which were
successfully rendered to the satisfaction
of the large audience present.
Mr.. Day was fortunate in securing the
assistance of the following well known
singers of Rutland : Mrs. Cheney, Mrs.
Hathaway, Mr.. Humphrey, and other
members of the Rutland Choral Society,"
who added much to the evenings enter.
tainment.
The following is part of the pro-
gramme, which speaks for itself:
Quartette-"Little Church round the
Corner"-by Messrs. Day and Humphrey
and Mrs. Cheney and Hathaway. 1t is a
beautiful piece, and the circumstances
that caused it to be written are probably
known to all the readers of the HERALD.
This was followed by comic duett by
Miss Eva Smith and Mr.. Day, entitled
Look me in the eye, Jonnie." The class
then rendered the two hymns "Come let
US lift our joyful eyes" and "When L
can read my title clear to mansions in the
Skies" followed by song by Mr.. Day, en-
titled "It's Naughty, but it's Nice"
Want of space forbids our mentioning
each piece in particular, and where all
was so well given we fear we should not
do justice to all if we should particularize.
The following parts were well received, as
in fact was the whole programme:
A song by Mrs, Cheney, "One little Curl
of Auburn Hair"
Duett. bv Messrs Humphrey and Day,
"Rohin Ruff"
Glee, by the class, walking, Running,
Galloping, etc"
Song. by Mr.. Day, "It's nice TO be a
Father"
Hymn, by the class, "New Jerusalem y
Duett. by Miss Carrie Hayward and
the Wood Birds Song"
Song, bv Mr.. Day, II really Can't Keep
Still" This song pleased the audience so
we'll that Mr.. Day was recalled and sung
Normandy Mid"
Duett SIN the Starlight" by Mrs
Cheney and Mrs. Hathaway.
AT
Seventy-five." This was the crowning
piece of the evening. and Mr.. Day was 80
persistently encored that he returned and
gave the comic song "Uncle joe"
The evenings entertainment closed with
the familiar hymn, in which the audience
joined, "Old Hundred" after which Mr..
Day expressed his thanks to the audience
present, (among whom we noticed many
Rutlanders,) for their attendance and en-
couragement.
Miss Howard, Mr.. Davis and Mr.. Hor.
ton presided at the organ at different
times during the evening. As whole
the school under Mr.. Days instruction has
made good progress in music, if we may
judge from the evenings entertainment,
and we noticed that old and young took
an equal interest in the success of the
class, and although some had, Jas they in
formed u.s. taken an active part in singing
for over quarter of century, yet SEEM
ed to enjoy it as much, if not more, than
the younger portion of the school. At the
close of the concert all looked and talked
as though they bad had "feast of good
things" and we hope that like enter
ha - etora Co.. <lox, oao-
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81 FEEL so STRANGELY"

She then took pistol from her pocket
and asked if the ball had gone, moaning
at times as if she was in the greatest men
tai agony, and occasionally looking abont
with frightened stare. Payment was re-
queeted for the horse and buggy. when
her pocket book was handed to the hostler.
who found one cent and two receipted
physicians bills therein. The man at the
stable kept the pistol as security. but af
terward surrendered it to the police. The
girl then walked to her boarding house
and went to her room.
Her arrest was effected soon that night,
and ehn WIS
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GAsPING HIS LAST BREATH,

while the young woman found her buggy
and drove to the city. At twenty minutes
to twelve o'clock she reappeared at the
livery stable and the man in charge of the
place, noticeinQ something singular in her
appearance and that she had made no at
tempt to alight, asked her the reason,
The answer came strangely. ~ wonder if
the M-jor is dead ?" Major who ~ but
to this th4re was no reply. He then helped
her out of the buggy, and as she sat down
in the Office remarked,
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She has the sympathies of hundreds who
are familiar with the case even of those
who fe that such passions and self-wills
should be placed beyond the prying Curl
osity of censorious world.
'Must brother go, too?" she asked ap
pealingly of the keeper, as we were leav.
ing.
Jailors have hearts, or at least my
friend has one, and he answered, "Wby
bless you, Jennie, no." Brother and
sister again sat down thankfully, and our
steps are turned to another alleged mur.
derer's cell