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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-29
The Governor Question,

Last week was big one for nominal
ing governor. Nearly the whole length
OF the west line, the centre and south
east flank, made a general movement for
Judge Peck. If this general advance
by the newspapers reflects the true senti-
meDt of the people, then the question is
settled, and for all practical purposes,
Judge Peck is elected the next governor
of this State. Well, be will make a
good governor, man of fine talents and
reputation, made in his profession as a
lawyer and on the bench--he could not
we'll fail to make popular governor,
whatever the emergency.
But-we are not yet convinced that,
all things considered, it is the most fit
ting nomination possible or that it will
prove the most satisfactory, and believe
1t will be received with considerable less
than unanimity on both sides of the State
II, however, he shall be presented with
substantial unanimity by the west side
there would be no good reasons why we
of the east side should demur. Judge
Peck is seventy years of age, has been in
the public service Of the State for nearly
quarter of a century, and is now put
forward for governor on the ground that
being an old man, he is about to retire
from the bench and the people should
therefore stop him off" by electing him
governor of the State Now it seems to
us that Judge Peck could be topped of
exactly where he now is, with no detri.
ment to the State, to himself, or loss o.
honor on either side. Is it not true tina,
there are other men in our State of his
age, and younger, who as much deserve
the honor2 In fact if they are worthy
men, and have not received so man,
honors heretofore, do they not thereby
deserve them the more?
Unfortunately we have in this State
more men to honor than honors to award
Now then why bestow them upon thos,
who are already full of honors? Why
not award them to those who are deserv
ing and who have not received them
Is it good policy to centralize our hon
ors2
These are some Of the points that oc
cur to us on the proposed nomination o
Judge Peck. We have no special inter
est on the subject and no candidate t,
present, but some at least would prefe
to distribute some of the honors to new
and fresh men and think that this is
good year to strike for them.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-29
Death of am Eccentric Character.

James Johns, long known as the editor
of pen-prinled paper. Vermont Auto.
graph and Remarker, at Huntington and
latterly at Starksboro, died on the Goth
ult. The following notice we copy from
the Burlington Free Press;
/ He lived most of his life in Hunting
ton, in this county, and was pretty wide
ly known, especially among newspaper
men, by his little pen-printed paper, the
Autograph and Remarker, which he is
sued enthusiastically, in editions of
from one to half dozen copies at a
time, and sent to whom he chose. In a
letter from him, dated March II, 1878,
which lies before us, he informed us that
he took up the idea of printing paper
with his pen, in imitation of type, as
early as March, 1910, when he was a
boy of 10. His first issue (of which he
preserved no copy was on piece of
brown wrapping paper, about eight
inches square, printed or written, on one
side only, and bore the title of the Hun
tington Gazette. In 1882 he adopted
the title of Autograph and Remarker,
and issued his paper frequently. He
was very independent and eccentric in
many of his opinions. He drank neither
tea or coffee, and considered it an insult
to be asked to take either. The outrage
of urging man to take cup of tea,
when at friends table was the subject
of many leader" in the Autograph
of twenty-five years ago.
His paper had this advantage over
those of larger issues, that as each num-
Der was intended for a particular person,
the articles in it could be adapted to each
particular case. He was especially jeal.
GUS of his dignity as newspaper pub
Usher, and woe to the paper receiving a
number of his journal that did not ac-
knowledge this favor by prompt return
in exchange. Another number of the
Autograph followed promptly in such
cases, containing a sharp rebuke for the
negligence OF slight. He was always
much gratifed by any quotations of his
articles or news items in other papers, if
made with due credit to the Remarker.
AT one time he bought little press and
small font of type, and undertook to
print his paper Herewith but he did
not like the result, and returned to his
pen. His pen-printing was exceedingly
neat and legible, and copies of his pa
per have sometimes been purchased at
high prices, as curiosities. Mr.. Johns
was inclined to skeptici'm in his relig-
ious views, during most OF his life. A
published item about him, which has APP
peared within a year, stated that this was
source of regret to him during the
last year of his life and that be was in
much distress of mind for fear that his
doubts and disbeliefs might have led
others astray. He was honest, truthful,
independent He never married, and
died in the 10th year of his age.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-29
Well Said.

A correspondent of the Rutland Her
aid has the following, the last clause of
which Is good for any latitude:
The grangers are said never to NEEDLE
with "politics or religion" but neverthe-
less they will regard their freeman's oath
and vote for whom they please. They
won't be likely to favor a man who has
stole their thunder merely to receive their
votes. Nor a farmer or mechanic who
plays farmer only to win their applause
Ten chances to one if they don't vote fol
some one who has never asked for the
office, or given any pledges to anybody
only having the reputation of an honest
capable man, be he young or old, rich
or poor, and no matter what professio,
he may belong to.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-29
Republican County Convention.

The Republicans of Windsor County
are requested to assemble in Mass Con
vention at the Town Hall in Woodstock
on Tuesday, the 23d day of June, A. D.
1874, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, to nominate
candidates for Senators, States Attorney,
Assistant Judges of the County Court,
Sheriff, High Bailiff, and Judges of Pro-
bate, to be supported at the next State
election, and to elect county and town
committees for the ensuing two years.
Woodstock, VT, May Goth, 1874.
GILBERT A. DAVIS,
GUY Z. GRAHAM, Republican
JAMES S. BROWN, ro
G. A. WEBER, 0o""'S
J. w. ARMSTRONG, Committee.
MARTIN j. BIxBY.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-29
Lower Rates at summer Reso,,.

For many years, the demand Of j.
folk for mountain, spring and sea.sho'
rest has been building up immepss
tells all over the country, and edues,i,
proprietors to the pitch of charpiDsN
prices as immense as the hotels. Az, L
which, they have not been over-ser,.
lous about the quality of even the jn,n,
ficent return for their exorbitant raj,
Things have come to such pass IN,
watering-places and summer resort, /
general have become types of the lea.
pleasure at the greatest expense. H,, :
ing reached the unbearable point nH
remedy comes with beautiful natu,,
ness. People began to stay away IN, i
these pretentious abodes of misery a.,
the notion become prevalent, in SOM
mysterious way, thatquiet country nooL
or unfrequented beaches, were as 90, Il
as the fashion-baunted resorts, and Il, i
society was not precious enough to Nj
such high prices for and sacrifice sunni.
rest besides. Last year, consequent
the hotels almost invariably did a LOST,
or, at least, a sadly diminished busins, u
The same tale came from New Hap
shire mountains and New Jersey beaeAa \;
Niagara and Lake George echoed Az.
complaint of the landlords. The mers,
fashionable, whose sole object in life i
to associate in their special "sets," u
course continued their round at Sara
ga and Newport, and probably will en- !,
tlnue till a the seas gang dry" b
the other sort of folk are numeroy
enough to have produced this serious !.
ference in the hotel receipts, and set d
hotel keepers a-thinking. !,
The effects are easily perceptible
the little paragraphs that are begiunhs
to appear among the summer fortshst
owings of the city journals. Low
rates are quite symptomatic. The vel
home of extortion, Niagara Falls, shor,,
it first of all, where the Internstions
that perches on the very brow u III
cataract, offers to take boarders for s2A
per day when they stay few weeks, al
make their highest rate for the md
transient but $3.50. Similar Toxic
come from the Green mountains and =
White, from various more or less not.
resorts elsewhere in the country to shoa
that the landlords are trying to Goa.
back the public. Less lordliness, y
trust, in the demeanor of hosts and clere
will accompany this pecuniary reforr
for it is quite as much an essential. II Y
Cancellation of less money is good, =
that of more manners Is sweeter. Eys
with their best endeavor, the great
tells will not easily persuade to their =
sufficient rooms and superiority Of 1 3
manity, those who have tasted the swes \
of free sunshine aud breeze, and all II
joyous inspiration aud repose of natu-th
Springfield Republican.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-29

= The anxiety of the Arkansas sena.
tors Clayton and Dorsey to get the
Brooks party reOrganized was well foua-
ded. One of the first acts Of the Baxter
Legislature now assembled, is to invite
them to resign with the threat to call ON
The United States Senate to expel them
for bribery and corruption i they refuse.
The position of these gentlemen is truly
embarrassing.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-29

CRUSADERS IN TRoUBLE.-Seyeral
temperance crusaders of both sexes were
arrested at Hillsboro, o., on Friday,
Two of the most prominent ladies of the
place were fined s25 each, and the gen.
tleman who accompanied them was fined
$50 and costs. The affair created great
excitement. The fines were paid under
protest.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-29

The governor question don't look quite
as unanimous this week as last. Since
writing our "piece on the subject else
where, the Rutland Herald and Middle.
bury Register have both come to hand,
and do not fall into line. We copy their
comments in another place. The Man.
chester Journal favors A. L. Miner for
governor 1t looks more as if the can.
didates would be reckoned by the bush.
ell instead of the peck.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-29

For two years past Mr.. I. II. Glenn,
editor in-chief of Our Fireside Friend
a journalist of long experience and ex,
tensive general information--ha been
engaged on and has completed book OF
great interest and value, entitled the
Home Guide. As its name indicates, il
is intended as a guide in all matters per-
tanning TO the Home, and as it is one OF
the most complete and valuable books
ever published, it must have very large
sale. We shall have more to say of this
important and useful book at another
time. 1t is sold only by agents, and is
published by The Beverly Company,
Chicago. An advertisement of the
Home Guide will be found in another
column of this issue.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-29
What is best for Costiveness .

DR.. HARRIS0N'S PERISTALTIC L0ZEN3
are warranted a cure in all cases Of the Pilssi
falling of the Rectum. We promise a cure e.
symptoms of Dyspepsia. such as Oppression .
Eating; Sour Stomach. Splitting of Food, PAP
ton also, Headache, Dizziness. Pain in the y
and Lolns. 1ellowness of the Skin and Eye, :
Headache Coated Tongue, Biliousness. Liver I.
plant, Loss of Appetite, Debility, Monthly ~
and all irregularities. Neuralgia, Fsintnssl
Iriai box. 80 cts. Large box, 60 cts. mailed r.
this last price.
DR.. HARRISoN'S ICELAND BALsN
asplsndid cure for COUGHS. HoARsBNBss,nsi
Al a III k0AT and LUNG complaints. For 81
Temple. Boston. and by all druggists, spn-l~-
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-29
: A man at Leeds was sadly rooo,,.

"A man at Leeds was sadly recount
ing TO visitor how he had lost his wife
and children,-all save one little girl,
when the child, Of whose presence he
was unaware, ran up behind him, and
clssping his neck with her hands ex.
claimed, as though to cheer up his des.
pondency, Yes, papa, I'm herel" There
were no dry eyes to witness the touching
scene.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-29

The republican state convention being
called for the 18th of June, the town
committees should see to it that the pri
mary meetings are duly called by giving
ample and seasonable notice of such
meetings, for the election of delegates to
attend the state convention. We shall
be glad to publish all such notices that
may be sent to this office.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-29
Our Next Governor.
From the Middlebury Register.

the newspapers, one after another
come forward and speak their littl,
pieces on "The Next Governor" most O
them trying to speak safely, by waiting
for the most available candidate, and tn,
voice of public sentiment to indicate hi
availability. Judge Peck of the Su
preme Court of Vermont, is perhaps, al
present the most talked about, and is
very likely to be nominated at the State
Convention, unless the farmers are deter
mined TO have candidate of their own
in which case the result is not so certain.
In order to make the Judge available
among all classes. his farm in Jericho is
kept before the people. And to obviate
that other little difficulty, of location,
his residence is on his farm in Jericho.
of course on the west side of the noun.
tain.
Very well, gentlemen, Judge Peck will
make most excellent Governor, no
doubt; and we presume he will make no
unfavorable Determinations against farm.
ers and the west side. But until within
three months he was no more resident
of Jericho than William M. Evarts is a
resident of Windsor; and he is no more
tiller of the soil than is Brother John
son, of the Vermonter, who raised peck
of potatoes last year.
From the Rutland Herald of Wednesday.
The developments of the last few DAYS
seem to indicate that half dozen men,
whether they be farmers, politicians or
newspaper conductors, are not going to
be allowed to dictate to the people this
year who they shall elect for Governor.
Last week six Of our exchanges. three
on each side of the mountain, came
out with strong endorsements of Judge
Asahel Peck as the candidate of the Re-
publican convention for the highest office
within its gift. The known character.
standing, learning and integrity of this
nomination struck every one at first
blush as one extremely proper to be made.
Great noise was made, and it almost ap-
peared that the question was foreclosed.
but if we rightly understand the signs
of the times the people do not quite feel
that any SIX newspapers have right to
commit them to settled lines of policy or
to candidates quite so unceremoniously.
and we opine that they do not feel that
they are obliged to nominate Judge Peck
whether they desire to or not. We do
not say that Judge Peck will not be
nominated, but we do say that if he is,
1t will be because the people, after care
tul consideration, desire him for COVER
nor, and not because certain would.be-
leaders have declared for him. We
Judge from present appearances that
there will be as many as three formida-
bic candidates before the convention. and
as matters are now tending the contest
will be strong one, and the result such
as has not been publicly predicted.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-29
Cheshire Railroad.

w N I 4 ARRAN GE MENT
Commencing Wednesday. Dec. 10. 1873
EXPRESS TRAIN leaves Bellows Falls at =
", ACC. at $40 A. NJ, and MAIL, 2& (
tor fltehburg, Boston, Worcester. Lowell, Ne
and Intermediate Stations. Arrive at Fitchsa.
$50 A. NJ, $50 A. NJ. 1890 NJ. and As p. NJ
Returning leaves Boston, at ,30A NJ. MAIL
u A. M, ACCOM-. and $50 I. NJ, EXPRESS. y
ouTg, ats,l5 A. NJ, and rs P. NJ. 7.35 p. NJ rs
q 1913 a NJ. 400 P. NJ, and. 10 p. NJ. for Bei
r. STEWART. SAY
KKEsE. N. H.. Dec, 10. 1873.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-29

We are informed that Ithamar Bodies,
Esq, of Cambridgeport, is named as a
candidate for one of the assistant Judges
of the county court. Mr.. Bodies has
held the Office of justice of the peace for
this town some thirty-fve years, and has
had much experience as a iuryman at
county court
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-29

The Supreme Court Of Vermont con-
sists of seven members. 1t is therefore
pleasant to contemplate that the present
court alone can supply the State with
governors for the next fourteen years.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-29

NERVOUS PEOPLE should avoid
temporary re ief of tea and cofe
cup of pure Cocoa will be found lsgi
tive as well as sedative. Walter Bsi
~ Co, Boston, receive the hiehesi r
MUM for excellence at the Paris and
emma Expositions. Their goods are
sale everywhere.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-29

There are fears that unusal sickness
may result from accumulated piles of de
bris which fill the meadows, and line the
banks of Mill river. Three cases of
scarlet fever are reported at Williams
burg, little son of Rev. Mr.. Gleason
being one of them, having been taken
sick Sunday morning.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-29

The city papers have got up and are
enjoying the following story A man
in rural town had pet calf, which be
was training up ia the way of an OK.
The calf walked around very peaceably
under one end of the yoke, while the
man held up the other end. But in an
unfortunate moment the man conceived
the idea of putting his own neck in the
yoke, to let the calf see how il would
seem to work with partner this fright
enei the calf, and elevating his tail and
his voice, he struck dead run" for
the village, and the man went along
with head down aud his plug hat in his
band, straining every nerve to keep up,
and crying out at the top of his voice,
d" Here We come Head us somebody r.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-29

The republican county convention, we
are informed, will be held on the 23d or
30th of June, the day not yet having
been fixed by the committee. who it is
expected will be in conference on the
subject this week.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-29
TOR MOTH PATCHES, FRECKL

and Tan ask your Druggist for Perry's Moth
treckle Lotion, which is harmless and in ever
Or for his Improved COMED0NE
PlMPLE REMEDY, the great SKIN MEDIC
Tor PImples, Black Heads or Flesh Worms. o..
suit B. z: PERRY, the noted Skin Doctor. q :
Street. New York. spn l6 Il
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-29

Few PEOPLE unaequainted with pl
Illogical chemistry are aware Of
quantity of iron in the blood, but
should kno1o the importance of keep
up the supply, for debility, disease
death are sure to follow when the %
tity becomes too much reduced.
Peruvian Syrup Ga protoxide of In
supplies this vital element, and has Gu
many chronic diseases.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-29

The other day countryman asked
one of Bsrnum's men, where's the
mummy +" the latter replied, " He i,
dead " aud the inquirer passed on per
feetly satisfied, for he couldn't expecr
that even Barnum could prevent an oc
casionsl death among his curiosities.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-29
gelluws falls Timss,
BELLOWS FALLS. MAY 30. 1874

The amount of maple sugar made in
Vermont the past season must exceed
fifteen million pounds, and worth over
one and half million dollars.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-29

. The PRoPRIEToRs of the Americ
House, Boston, are among the fni
make distinction in prices for room
and have reduced sl.00 a day On /,
rooms in third and fourth stories wb
are easily accessible by the Passen
Elevator. Other apartments $40
day. Az excellent table and good
have always been found at the Amer
House.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-29
NEW LIV cry STABLE

Having opened LIVERY and FEED SIAbs5
az this place Second building North Of the balA
snail hope to merit a share Of public patronas..
VIII furnish Teams to responsible parties y :, =
~ passengers in any dire ten. at reasonaole - y
Horses left with me for a longer or short eI ~
VIII be well cared for in new and well vsn'N'
apartments -.
Parties wishing to purchase or sell Good n n.
may ind il for their interest to call at my sta9f
IL. 5. FRVss'
Bellows Falls. July IL. 1872.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-29

oranges IN vermont,
STATE GRANGE.
f. =. COTTON, Irasburgh Master
Il. Ia. HOVkY, st. Johnsbury, Secretary
O. j. BELL, East Hardwick, Treasurer.
j. III. CROSBY, st. Adams, Agent.
Executive CoMMIrTRE.-E. p Cotton, Irasburgh |;
Il. l.. Hovey, st. Johnsbury; j. H. Hastings, Waits
field; Lawrence Brainard, st. Adams; u. Il. Jane
son, Irasburgh; s. II. Rowell. Peacham.
ORGANIZING DEPuTIEs.-L. III. GriswOld, North
Hyde Park ID. I. Boyden, Waits6ed; W. IL. Me-
Ailister, West Enosburgh Jonathan Lawrence.
Passumpsic; H. n. Jameson, Irasburgb.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-29
Patrons of IIusbandry,

oFFIoRRs OF rHE NATIONAL GRANGK,
DUDLEY w, ADAMS. Master. Waukon, Iowa.
%. "A. kELLEl, Secretary, Washington, ID. O.
I. A. THOMPSON, Lecturer Plainview. MINI
kNKeUTIvR COMMITTEE.
WILLIAM SAUNDERS, Washington. d. Q.
d. WYATT AIKEN. Iokesbury. IS, C.
Il. X. SHANkLAND, Dubuque, Iowa
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-29

Oranges in Vermont