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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-02-29
MINOR Items.

On Thursday evening last. M Eg-
bert c. futile. who has been recently
admitted as the junior member Of the
firm of futile & Co.. gave a supper to
the employees Of THE HERALD establish
ment. furnished by Mr. ]. ". Fisher,
at his excellent eating house. on Mer-
chants Row \ pleasant occasion was
enjoyed. and the kind wishes for the
prosperity and success of Mr.. futile
were universally expressed by his eurss.
Spurious bills Of the two dollar dc
nomination having large % engraved
horizontally upon them, are again in
circulation, and are not easily detected,
except by experts.
The following is a summary of work
done in the freight car shops of the Yer
mont Central, at st. Adams, daring the
last nine months: $50 new cars, 8 new
saloon cars, 4new derrick cars. and 142
cars repaired total, sos
"A man from Vermont recently went
to Washington to see the sights. A
member of the House, whose constitu-
ent he was, said Come up to-mor-
row. and | will give YOU Il seat on the
floor of the House. No YOU don't -
replied Jonathan, L always manage TO
have cheer to sit i'll at home, and bet
l hain't come to Washington to set on
the floor. Injuns may do that when
they come, if they like, but I, that am
civilized, don't do it.
The butter shipment at st. Adams
on Wednesday, was 172 tubs
William Billings has driven stage
between Woodstock and Bethel twenty
five years.
Rev. T. G. Potter, formerly of Rut-
land, received $116,85 cash, recently,
from his parishioncrs of the Methodist
church at Williston.
A lady endeavoring to alight from
the cars while in motion, at the Rutland
depot, Thursday, slipped and fell with
her feet over the rail, but was eXtri-
Gated in time to prevent being run over.
"A Connecticutess, ninety-three years
old, knitted over one hundred pairs of
stockings last year, besides refusing an
offer of marriage.
Amherst, n. H., is not a very large
place, and therefore it is difficult to i'm
agine how they can find room to allow
the Quohquinapasshessananagnogb brook
to flow through it.
Says an Illinois paper: During the
cold weather of Thursday last, the city
editor of the Jacksonville Journal froze
his ears to the depth of about eleven
inches from the top"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-02-29
SiIas Shaw5s Gold.
BY FRANCES HENsHAw BADEN.

What became of Sila5 Shaw's money
was a subject that hadagitated the com
munity of W very much. The
most celebrated detectives had worked
upon the case for twelve months, yet
failed to throw any light upon the sub
iect all was wrapped in mystery. Not
a clue was found to work upon. 1t was
only known that on a certain day dur
ing the dark period of our national strug-
gle, Silas Shaw had drawn from the
bank. in gold, the sum of twelve thou
sand dollars. Silas had grown gloomy
as regarded the termination of the con-
test, declaring that IF the old flag was
not triumphant he should leave the cOun-
try" In preparation for that event he
had secured his gold. 4 few months
after he widely declared his money
stolen He stated having buried the
gold under the heaTthstOnc, in a certain
room of an untenanted house belonging
to him-that after it was again occupied.
at regular intervals he watched for the
safety of his treasure. 1t remained
where he had put it until fortnight af-
ter the house was again vacant, when,
going one day to see that all was right,
he found the bricks thrown aside, the
mortar scattered around. and The gold
gone.
This statement was somewhat sub
stantiated by the tenants, who told Of
being very much annoyed by the fire.
quent visits of Mr.. Shaw to satisfy HIM
self respecting the safety of the tlues, he
said. Believing something more than
he said caused his visits, which to them
seemed very mysterious, they determin-
ed to find another house, and did SO :;
thus giving their landlord the oppor-
tunity of inspecting the fiues to his per
feet satisfaction.
Shaw limited his di5trust of these PEG
pie; but to nothing by which to fix d
well-grounded suspicion could he point.
Shaw was never very agreeable per
son, and generally he was disli1ed. AT
ter his loss, he grew so very gloomy and
irritable that people avoided him every
where.
There was, however, one redeeming
point about him, his love for Mira, his
daughter and only child. Hitherto, for
her sake, he had tolerated Reginald Har-
land, young man truly worthy of Mi
ra's love, and of whom even her father
could find but one fault, which in his
eyes became a crime Reginald'S power
ty
After the loss of his gold, Silas de
clared himself a pauper, and telling Mi
ra she must send her lover off, told Reg
inald himself to 60
I'VE are all paupers now he said
and paupers must think of something
other than love making.
Reginald pleaded earnestly with Mira
to fly with him. Bravely she resisted.
NAY, nay, Reginald can neverde-
sert him during his trouble. | must
come to you meriting blessings, not
dreading the curse of disobedience and
ingratitude, she said
mira, am going to make one more
appeal. Possibly | may touch his heart
Reginald said.
And starting right off, he sought Silas
Shaw, and pleaded earnestly and long
for permission to wed his child.
us there nothing | can do to change
your mind Speak Tell me what you
demand 2" Reginald asked.
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bringing that section to be among the
most respectable in the city.
This man brought them from the lowest
depths of intemperance to life of sobri-
ETY., morality and religion. He did not
cease his efforts at this point, but pro-
ceeded to other places and was highly
successful in all his efforts. This ex-
ample showed the power of persistence
and what one man could accomplish,
and should be an encouragement to the
people to make efforts in the same dl-
rection, and what a combined movement
could accomplish. He then alluded to
the drinking customs of France, and
how they almost universally prevailed,
but he found one noble exception in Mr..
Washburne, the American Minister resi-
| dent at Paris, who, in all his entertain.
ments. never offered wine to his guests,
or countenanced the use Of intoxicating
liquors. Here was an eminent example
of what a decided man could do, al
though surrounded by a drinking
people and court of gaiety and intem.
perance. Such a man was an honor Il
himself and the country he so manfully
represented.
He next narrated a personal incident
of his ordering a dinner at a small hOte
in the Isle of Wight. He found the
servant much astonished that he called
only for a simple dinner, that he return
ed and asked him what he would have
to drink. He replied coffee. The ser
want seemed utterly amazed at the an
swer, so universal was the custom OF
the people to take wine at dinner, and il
was mystery to him to find one who
did not.
He disagreed somewhat, from the
position taken by Deacon Barrett that
tho use Of liquor for medicinal pur-
pose was entirely unnecessary for there
were cases when it was necessary, but
was fully aware that it was too largely
and Unfortunately recommended by
the medical faculty, and had grown to
be an evil which should be remedied
and restrained
The meeting was further addressed
by Hon. d. L. Nicholson and Mr. Ed
ward Southwick.
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hundred dollars and on which, we are
informed, there was no insurance.
The blacksmith shop of Clark L. Long,
standing on lot 25 Wales street and some
feet in the rear of the burning buildings,
was for time in imminent danger of
destruction, but steady work, water and
slate roof saved it.
The barns of John W. Cramton, at
tached to the Bardwell House, were also
threatened with the same fate, but the
stiffness of the morning and constant
watchfulness, and the coming gof the
rain ensured their safety.
The heat of the burning buildings
was most intense, so much so that at one
period it seemed more than probable that
the flames would extend ACROSS Center
street to the Stevens House, Ridlon's
store andother buildings. The cornice
to the Stevens House was covered with
carpets which were kept constantly wet
while the adjoining buildings were re-
peatedly "wet down." and thus were
kept from being involved in a common
destruction. As it was they bear the
scars of the fire in blackened cOrnices
and blistered paint.
The origin of the fire is not certainly
known, although the general, land proba
bly, the correct opinion is, that it was
caused by defective chimney in the
harness shop, (NO. 40.)
INCIDENTS, RUMORs, ETC.
Atan early period of the fire, before
any of the buildings were envcloped il
flames, and while furniture was being
removed from the second floor of the
bakery and adjoining buildings, through
the windows by a ladder, an explosion
of gas or other material, took place
forcing for an instant the flames through
the building and into the street, clearing
the ladders and walk of all persons in &
hurry. Fortunately no one was in
jurcd. The cause of the explosion o.
what exploded, is unknown.
Chief Engineer Walter c. Landor
was struck on the head by a brick from
falling chimney. His hat, however
protected him from any serious injury
An examination was made of Killing.
ton steamer Immediately after the fire,
the engine being taken apart and thor
+ oughly oyerhauled, when it was discOv
cred that the springs to "A number of the
valves had broken off, being corrodeC
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Notes Of tine Day,
Utah wants a branch mint.
Grimcs Left 4 larrr f0rtnnc-

Utah wants branch mint
Grimes left a large fortune.
New Zcaland's gold yield is steadily
I increasing.
Ninnc~otans still complain of destitu-
/ ton.
/ Prot. Marsh'S tour was partly an iloi
one.
/ Lemon-Aid-The Mark Lemon funa
Judy.
Kerosene gave its last coup DE- Gla,a
in New York city.
A preamble walk before breakfast
Lowell Cour
II. G.. drew tears from "a Hartford all
dienco Monday evening, 10y his lecture
on "Wit
y Kentucky branch locomotive is as
sisted mp the grades by yoke Of oxen
The Newarkians are kicking up du-.
in a quarrel about a cemetery.
The young King Of Spain thinks thr
/ country is going TO the Amadeus.
The taxpayers viii look blank at
/ the continuation of the income tax.
4 1t is mentioned rs an astonishing fact
/ that two Bibles have been found ON
I Long Island. \. y.
The Norwich Bulletin is developing a
plan for developing the business Of that
city.
I 4 st. Louis woman, who was arrested
while dead drunk, was found TO have
/ $4,000 about her person.
An Iowa preacher charged s3 orpray
I ing at the grave Of q pauper.
4 Baptist minister is confined in Jail ia
/ Illinois against his Free VIII
/ Des NIoines. Iowa, has a colored wo-
man aged 115 who claims to have Eft
/ into the Revolution
The flower Of an Illinois family was
cut off by eating poisoned buekwheat.
/ Low, well known Georgia des-
/ perado, has at last been brought low
with a rifle.
4 Drawing" Room-The apartment
of dentist.-[Judy.
An aristocratic ladies' club has been
established, with clubhouse and all com
plete, in London.
Strawberries from Cuba are on sale at
Baltimore.
The winter has been unprecedentedly
severe in Asia, and snow and ice have
been seen in places where they were
never know before.
The Michigan Central railroad will,
next season, begin another track from
Detroit to Chicago. 1t viii be Of steel.
The Pittsburgh Dispatch has got some
new type, and is now issued with neat
ness as well as dispatch.
In order to impart an unusual variety
to the proceeding, a North Caroliness
eloped simultaneously with three de
voted admirers.
An Indiana village turned out 70 have
fox hunt, and after beating about all
day returned with three Quails.
Mr.. Zimmerman of Illinois, worried hls
wife with a scratch-awl, and will haveto
scratch all the rest of his life in a peni-
tertiary.
A Williams College Junior has got
a head of his class by clipping with
pretty girl of Williamsburg.
At recent Florentine ball a lady wore
a low-necked, stiff waist, and dispensed
entirely with any trace of material over
the shoulders.
Dorster's Life of Dickens is called IN
England THE Life of Forster with
"reminiscences of Dickens"
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Aunt Tabitha.
BY o. W. HOLMES.


whatever do and whatever / say,
Aunt Tabitha tells me that isn't the way;
When she was girl forty summers ago,
Aunt Tabitha tells me they never did so.
Dear aunt if 1 only would take her adj
But I ike my own way, and 1 find it SO
And besides, forget half the things am
But they all will come back to me-whcn
am old.
If youth passes by, it may happen, no
doubt,
He may chance to look in as chance to
She would never endure an impertinent
stare
1t is horrid, she says, and I mustn't sit
there.
walk in the moonlight has pleasures, I
own,
But it isn't'quite safe to be walking alone,
So take lads arm,-just for safety, you
And Aunt Tabita tells me they didn't do
so.
How wicked we are, and how good they
were then
They kept at arms length those detestable
men;
What an era of virtue she lived in!-But
Were the men all such rogues in Aunt
Tabitha'S day:
If the men were so wicked I'll ask my
papa
How he dared to propose to my darling
mamma;
Was he like the rest of them Goodness
Who knows?
And what shall say, if "a wretch should
propose?
lam thinking if aunt knew so little of sin,
What a wonder Aunt Tabithas aunt must
have been!
And her grand-aunt-it scarc5 mellow
shOckingly sad
That we girls of to-day are 50 frightfully
bad
\ martyr will save us, and nothing else
can;
Let me perish-to rescue some wrCtched
young man!
Though when to the altar q victim go,
Aunt Tabitha IL me she never did so
atlantic Monthly for March,
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t,ood Samaritan, Meeting.

The meeting of the Good Samaritan
Society Of Rutland. was held in the par
Tors OF the new Baptist Church, at five
o'clock on Sunday afternoon. Joel VI.
Haven, ESQ. presided and read selec-
tions Of scriptures. Prayer was offered
by Dea. f. ". Homer. The Glee Club
rendered temperance songs in an effec-
tive manner under the leadership of
George z. Day y. p. Simons, Esq,
addressed the meeting upon the origin
Of the moral suasion movement forty
years ago, and in forciblc and earnest
manner set forth the causes OF intemper-
ance and the remedies and the duty OF
the people to create right sentiment IN
the community, IN order that temper
anae measures might be made effective.
While the church, temperance organiZa-
tons and the law had their legitimate
missions ON this question, yet the subject
must toe made individual hrSt, and then
combined effort must be brought 10 bear
to effect good results. lie concluded
with an earnest eNhortation to the PEG
pie to sustain the efforts being put forth
through the Good Samaritan movement.
and that lis objects should not for a mo-
ment be lost sight of, and it would bear
rich fruit eventually in the community.
Dca. James Barrett gave a narration
Of his experience in the early history of
the Vermont liquor law and its enforce
mcnt in Rutland. and the difficulties
that surrounded him. He could not Sc
cure men to sign complaints in the vii
lage of Rutland, much less procure
the services of a Justice of the peace to
aid. and was compelled to resort to a
West Rutland Justice to enforce the law,
and for two years, as Grand Juror, he
held weekly courts for the considera-
ton OF liquor cases, and during that
period he spilled more than three thou
sand gallons of liquor, and an effort was
also made by the lawyers to hold him
responsible for its value, on the ground
that the law was unconstitutional. and
the question was taken to the Supreme
Court. which decided the law cOnstitu-
tional, and relieved him of the personal
responsibility which such an effort had
been made to attach to him. He did not
believe i'll the use Of spirituOus liquors
for medicinal purposes, and its re-
commentator in that respect was work
ing great injury to the community and
making many drunkards, both male and
female.
EN-GoV. Page came forward and said
he had some remarks TO make just at
this point. lie commenced by speaking
i'll terms OF commentator OF the pleas
ant surroundings OF the rooms in which
the meeting was held, and urged upon
his brethren of the Baptist Church to go
forward in the erection of the remaining
portion of the edifice, which would be
an ornament to the town aud land
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KY, and Harrison Julian, colored por-
ter of the train Both were badly mu-
tilated. The mail agent was wounded,
but not badly. A train took the wound
ed to Coyington, arriving there at $50
o'clock last evening. Thirty of the
wounded were severely hurt. The cause
of the giving way of the bridge was not
ascertained.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-02-29

FIRsE IN THE FIELD. The Nation Re
form Labor Convention at Columbus,
Ohio, Thursday, nominated David Davis
of Illinois, for the President, and Cover
nor Joel Parker of New jersey, for the
Vice Presidency. After reviewing the
whole political field they agreed to honor
these gentlemen with their full support.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-02-29

FRsE IN THE FIELD. The Nation Re
form Labor Convention at Columbus,
Ohio, Thursday, nominated David Davis
of Illinois, for the President, and Cover
nor Joel Parker of New jersey, for the
Vice Presidency After reviewing the
whole political field they agreed to honor
these gentlemen with their full support
PRINCE BISMARCK AND His Would
BE AssAssIN.-Prince Bismarck has, to
all appearances, narrowly escaped from
the stroke of the assassin. A fanatical
Pole, it seams, had made up his mind to
make an end of the German Statesman.
1t is WELL we think, that the Pole was
captured in time, and few will be other
than willing to rejoice that Prince Bis
marck still lives 1t is lamentable that
assassination should find any place in
these enlightened times but men, when
burdened with a great sorrow or goaded
by grievous wrong, are very much the
same in all ages. There are those who
think that Bismarck has deceived as
well as wronged the Poles. Most GER
tainly one of his recent speeches was
n most irritating. For some time past he
has been the hope of Poland. If this
hope has been turned to ashes the Poles
will not forgive him. 1t is dangerous to
trifle0yith national sentiment
SwITzERLAND.-The Swiss Republic is
revising its Constitution, and impor-
tant alterations are being made The
Senatc0 or Standerath, has adopted with
out change and article of the revised
Constitution as it passed the Lower
House. BY this, the period of liability
70 military service, which was from
twenty to thirty-two, is extended TO
forty-four. Another important step is
the concentration of military authority.
This is now transferred from the can
tons to the Federal Government. The
Swiss forces, including the army of the
reserved and Landwebr, amounted in
1869 to two hundred thousand men.
There seems no general tendency to
make many sweeping alterations, so far
at least, as civil affairs are concerned,
and many radical proposals have been
rejected by large majoritics.- The Con-
stitution in course of revision only dates
from 1913.
ROME AND RUssIA.-TuE PoPE AND
TIE CARA Church Consistory as
sembled in Rome, Friday His Holiness
the Pope will submit to the assembled
prelates the nomination of Roman Ca
tholic bishops in Russia This action
will constitute in itself an important
epoch in the history of the Christian
communities Of the world, and may tend
0 forcibly to the completion of a. recon
Citation between the congregations of
the Papal and Russo-Greek folds. The
political condition Of Poland may be
influenced benefcially also.
The jealousy between the sonvstrrsscs
Lucca and Mallinger was publicly man
ifested on the Berlin Royal Opera STAGE
one evening lately. The Marriage of
Figaro, was being performed, and the
TWO priina donnas and their partisans
grew more and more warlike from act
TO act, until it became impossible to pro-
coed; Lucca then stepped forward and
scolded the audience bitterly for applaud
ing and Kissing, while MalIinger sat
down and burst, into tears. At last Quiet
was restored, but the alteration was re-
newed outside the house, and the EN-
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-04-13

a RARM OF 100 AcREs on the North Ridge Road,
eest Of Ashtabula about miles 10 acres tmbered,
acrcs orchahl Well waercd by living springs good
hulldinas and also a fnir tenement house. For sale
cheap aud on good terms
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-04-13
Real Estate For Sale.

A FARM of 100 acres Of excellent
IA Land situated on Plymouth Ri o., ~ miles
from Ashtabula village wei waterei, exceliInt Irht
orchard IN bearing, Goodbuildings livery desirable
property. For sale cheap
7sX ACRE FARM on tho road to Plymouth. ~
miles nom Ashtabula Village, with excellent buildings
ALSO rs ACRE FARM on the Plank road, two and
onehalf miles south. Good buildings, rut and other
wise desirable
THE BREWERY on Bank street and several busi-
ness lots Nain street.
Alsoa hne Farm OF 50 acres miles East from Ashtq-
bula Village North Ridge Road ~ acres wood land,
sacres vineyard and 4 OF orchardng. houses and )
barns, all In good repair. Very cheap
Also, q wood Tot of IS acres near tho r. r. In Plym-
outh. 10 acres cut over; balance heavily wooded
Terms easy.
small farm Of 81 acres All tablc land, with good
buildings and abundance of fruit Of all kinds stnntcd
Village.
Machine shop on Main Street. Ashtabula; engine,
boiler and good assortment of tools.
A magnificent estate on the North Ridge about
alilos West from hshtabaa Village. 10 acres of the
the best land, large and convenient House, nearly
new nne barn and out buildings also new, All kinds
try residence Ths estnc IL offered at great saerlfco
Of the falling health and the broken up cond
tion OF the owners family.
Lot OF 20 b.ares ono 6i1h OF which ls woodland,
about oiehau mile nom Ashtabula village near the
Gulf
Chestnut ST. and also two on camp St Barns, Fruit,
good Water and everything convenient to each.
Also, a very desirable property ON North Ridge Road
the old Pair Grounds, consisting Of house nearly
nrait
A desirable residence Centre st.
Aiso, Houre and Lot ON Park ST., directly In the
centre OF the Village
Beautiful Country Scat and 10 acres OF excellent gar
ties of small fruits. About ~ miles West from Ashta
bula Village on the North Ridge hoad.
splendid Garden Of nearly three acres under high
cutivntOn and full OF the choicest futs, together with
House. Barn and other Rppertnenees, To be sold very
cheap Situated llttlc s. W. Of the Borough limits on
the Round Head Road, known ~ the Blas property.
Prospect Streets Ene Garden and abundance Of Fruit
An excellent Stock Farm on the old Turnpike, s}s
miles from Ashtahna containing 1 acres OF hne land
for grazing and tlage; excellent Wood lot Buildings
Also, the Thomas Booth arm on the Lake Shore
1eO acres.
A vaisabls fDrm ON North Ridge Road. Y miles East
OF Ashiabuia Village 100 acres good buildings and con
yenenty arranged; also, house and y acre OF land IL
Kast Village.
Also another farm In sheried. is6 acres, 10 acrei
wood land. Known as the l.. w. Baker hlm.
Small Farms or Pasture lands cheap IN Plymouth, ant
near Aahtabuia Village.
Many other farms IN dIfernt localities, and sizes t'
suit purchasers.
A cheap and very desirable property near tho wes
Park In Ashtabnla Village; also, House and 10
Centre Street Besides, Houses and Lots In all part
OF the Village Western Lands and city Lots In Dulutl
G. y. BRUCE
Real Estate and Ins. AEt,
AshAahHla. o., Dee. 2ist, lsTi. llOa.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-04-13

silk Hats. Cloth and Fur Caps, silk Caps, Blue or
Black Dress Caps, Youth or Boys
Hats and Caps.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-04-13
EDWARD G. PIERCES.

LADIES' FURs,
Mink Sets at s9a and sas aud Mink Sc, for go wouh
$50.
Fitch Martin Set cheap
Imitation Mink for $3.50
Siberian Squirrel.
ohdrens Furs very shOsp.
FINE ASSORTMENT OF FUR GLOVES.
Kid Gloves with Fur wristlets.
Cloth Gloves with Kid Fronts.
Ladies' and Gents Leather Bags in fact ans assor
nent Of useful presents for Christmas.