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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-10-30
ELECTION next Tuesday.

The freemen of the second congress-
ional district are to elect member Of
Congress next Tuesday, in accordance
with the governors proclamation which
will be found in another place.
The claim that Mr.. Denson was nom
mated at the election in September, by
having received a majority of the repub.
lican votes, has been exploded, and
Judge Poland having himself Withdrawn
there is no regular republican candidate
in the field. The question therefore is
left for the people to decide at the polls
next Tuesday.
So far as the Two wings Of the repub
lican party Of this district is concerned,
the matter has assumed form very far
from what we had strongly hoped for,
aud as it has not assumed the form which
we have felt that we could cordially up
hold, we shall only state the main facts
as they appear at the present time.
Up to within few days the support
ers of Judge Poland have been absolute
ly quiet, certainly they have in this sec
tion of the district, but the proclamation
by the Denison papers at the other end
of the district that his friends eVere &C.
tive and that the regular republican dis
trict committee we're sending out circu-
lars has suddenly stirred up quite a
number of Judge Poland friends who
are now active in his behalf. The truth
is no such circulars have been issued, or
had not few days since, and the effect
OF making such an announcement will
be different from what was intended by
those who made it.
Judge Poland's friends claim that
notwithstanding his Withdrawal he is
still properly candidate, for the reason
that his withdrawal has not been accept
ed in any form, that his opponents, since
his withdrawal, have continued to heap
upon him the most unealled for abuse
founded upon no fact, and that his NOM
ination by the district convention whose
proceedings were regular, fair and
honorable in every respect, still leaves
him as their regular candidate, and fair
ly and fully entitled to every republican
vote in the district. They also claim
that Mr.. Denison by his own card, is in
no sense republican candidate that
his card is first addressed Ito the free.
men of the district" aud concluding by
accepting "the nomination thus extend
ed to me [Mr. Denison, through the
ballot box, by the people of the district,
making no allusion to the republican
party whatever, beyond that of his claim
of having received Large majority o
the republican vote of the district; anC
to this Judge Poland's friends respond
by saying they do not feel under obliga
lions for nomination made by tne dem
oeratic Hessians of Orange county.
Such, with the statements of CORES
pondents, elsewhere, sufficiently present
the case, as claimed by Judge Poland
friends, and is apparently in accordanc
with the view taken by the great major
ity of the republicans of Windhar
county.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-10-30

A JOKE ON A. T. STEwART.-During
A. 7. Stewards recent visit to Saratoga
he was walking along West Congress
Street, and when he came to the Grand
Union gateway he turned to go in, but
found his path stopped by the Cerberus
appointed to keep strangers out, Ziba
Ramsdfll by name, who told him that
Mr.. Stewards orders we're to let none
but workmen in there. But you don't
know who / am, said the modern Cree.
sus. 81 don't much care" said Rams.
dill, +" You can't pass here. Step out of
the way of the men, sir" Mr.. Stewart
stepped back and eyed for the moment
the hereulean proportions of the gate.
keeper, and smiiingly passed on without
disclosing his name. He wss pleased 10
see his orders literally obeyed.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-10-30
MIR. Denison's Card.

We herewith re-publish Mr.. Denison's
card as a matter of special interest this
week:
To the Freemen of the Second Con-
gressional District of Vermont The
result of your last balloting for member
of congress has become well known
through She public press, and it appears
that you have honored me with plu-
rality of your votes, which plurality con-
sists Of large majority cast by the re-
publican party. While | greatly dis
trust my own fitness for the office, l do
not feel at liberty to disregard this ex-
preston of your confidence, and there
fore gratefully accept the nomination
thus extended to me through the ballot
box, by the people of the district.
If you shall further honor me by an
election / shall doubtless fall far below
the standard established by the eminent
statesmen, who in this office have rem.
dered the fame of our state illustrious,
and can only assure you that with such
ability as | do possess my services shall
be earnest and faithful.
DUDLEY G. DENIsoN.
Royalton, Sept, %, 1874.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-10-30

For number Of years our state tax
has been reduced FIVE cents year.
With our State debt practically paid, or
enough on hand to pay it, we hope the
present legislature will find it convenient
to make still larger reduction for the
next two years. We should suppose it
might be reduced to one half present
rates which are thirty.fve and forty
cents ~
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-10-30

The telegraph is being introduced
into Turner's Falls, Mass. The other
day hardly fee minutes had elapsed at.
ter the erection of one of the posts be-
fore come enterprising genius posted a
bill thereon, and soon two street arabs
we're attracted to the spot, when the fol.
lowing dialogue ensued: say, Mick.
ey. what an invintion the telegraph is. y
Yis, an here's a dispatch broke out on
the post"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-10-30
State of Vermont.
A PROCLAMATION.

To the Freemen Of the Second Congress-
iona District Of the State Of Vermont
Whereas, The committee appointed
by the General Assembly to receive and
canvass the votes given on the first Tues
day Of September, A. ID. 1874, in the
Second Congres sionsl District for Rep
resentative to represent this State in the
Congress of the United States, having
given notice to the undersigned Cover
nor of the State, that no person received
a majority of all the votes given in said
District on that day and have forwarded
to me statement Of the number of
votes given for each person, as follows,
to wit:
For Luke P. Poland, 575s
For Dudley @. Denison. 7,03s
For Charles N. Davenport, $50
For John b, Mead, 65s
Scattering, 326
And thereby appearing that the elect
ors Of said district have made no cleo
ton of a Representative in said district
to represent this State in the Congress of
the United States:
Noag therefore, in consideration of the
premises you are required to meet at the
same places in the several towns in said
district, where the meeting was last held
/ for the election of a Representative to
Congress, on the Tuesday next after the
first Monday in November next at one
o'clock in the afternoon, to elect per.
son to represent this Sta'e in the Con.
gress Of the United States; which meet
ing shall be conducted in all things pur-
suant to the statutes in such case made
and provided.
! Given under my hand and the seal Of
the Stste, in Executive Chamber a,
Montpelier, this twentieth dav Of
October, in the year of Our Lord
L. 8. one thousand eight hundred aud sew
enty-four, and of the independents,
of the United States the ninety
ninth.
! BY the Governor,
AsAHEL PECK.
n. p. DILLINGHAM;,
lseeretsry Of Civil and Military Affairs
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-10-30

We hope the legislature will abolish
the present Office Of railroad commission
er. 1t amounts to nothing as it now ex-
lists. and unless substitute of some
practical value be made for it, let it be
abolished altogether.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-10-30

A LIFE DoUBLY ASSURED
dent of Bangor, Maine, writing Ri
CRITTENToN, Z Sixth Avenue, fori
ply of HALE's HONEY OF Hons
AND TAR, mentions incidental!
three months ago New Engaod
Insurance Company refused to grs1'
a policy, on the ground that be Ts
sumptive. But" he adds, "tbshi
the healing properties of that ~
able preparation, my lungs are rFl
fectly sound, and ! yesterday piss
medical examination. without 40 y
ton being made, and insured my III
$4,000.
PIKE.s TooTHACHE DRoPs-Cure in one uilD'
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-10-30

Let every republican ask himself how
he can best vote to sustain true republi.
can principles, not mere men, and hav-
ing decided that point be will have no
difficulty in deciding for whom to vote.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-10-30
The only WAY 10 cure Costiveni

Avoid all strong purgative pills Vnfl :
haust the mucous secretiOns and wear Fl
DR.. HAhkIsON'S PERIeTAbIlC ~
are just the opposite, they restore dlgesu-
en- the liver, and tone Up the whole ".
curing Dyspepsia. Headache. Dizziness Z.
all other results Of Habitual ConstipatoL
cause OF III health, especially among vons
Trial box 80 cts, Large box, 6O cisa ID
for this last price.
DR.. HARRIS0N'S ICELAND BAlsa
a splendid cure for COUGHS. HoARsbaA.
all THROAT and LUNG complaint,
) HARRISON 5 CO.. ProprietoTsi ~.
Iemple. Boston, and BY all druggists.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-10-30

Judge that Poland's "blue coat
and brass buttons" have been hung out
somewhere up in Orange county. The
fright up there can hardly be accounted
for otherwise.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-10-30

Levi G. Kingsley,
w, W. Lynde,
John w. Currier,
And Col. Kiogsley was decla,.i
ed, DIR. Geo. Nichols was electsl
tary of state and w. G. Ferrin !.
without opposition.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-10-30
Commissioners, Notice.

DAVID A. PIPER'S ESIAIh'
THE UNDERSIGNED, having been a1l
the Probate Court for the District q
Commissioners 10 receive, examine shl
claims and demanes Of all persons sgalih..
A. PIPER, late Of Weston ia said ny
ceased, and the claims Of the deceased -
set on & the claims Of the creditors p
lining aud allowing said claims az the l51.irgs
Of said David A. Piper in W estnn, On IN XXI
THE TWELFTH DAY OF N0NEMll4R5S
1873. and on THURSDAY. 1 he El6iii, Y n.
APRIL. 1875, from I o'clock p. NJ unil
ID. on each Of said DAYS, and that 81 I, ~ -
the 18TH day Of October, A. ID. 1874, Is y. ...si
tied by said Court for said creditors e ~,
claims to us for examination and ail0Ea....l-
Dated at " eston, this 10Th day OF u'if5F
1874.
JOSEPH C. PENN, Csunis
7. @. A, CRAGIN.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-10-30
gelluws falls TA1es,
BELLOWS FALLS, OCT. W. 1874.

Let no republican vote for mere ven
geance next Tuesday. If he does, nine
out of ten he will find he has voted
wrong.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-10-30


- There is a sexton in New Yo5
who has made s25O,00O while hi
that office.
= The republican majority in n
about 10000, which is a gam %
year of about 1000.
- The Danbury News man
Shakespeaie's birthplace removed
more acceptable locality,
A little child in Seymour, lad.
few days ago, biting It's tongue in.
a manner q to cause it to bleed To !,
- An Erie Railroad conductgI
put an impecunious passenger
train subsequently discovered
rascal had worn off bis the conc
overcoat.
Saturday was the twenty sec
niversary of the death of Daniel
ster. The Marshfisld Club held it
private meeting in commemorsi
the day.
- Over 5000 deer have been
near the headwaters Of Mad river
within a year, the skins only beirg
and now legislative action is Icing
for to put stop to such wba
slaughter.
- Manufacturing business is &
depressed at Troy, n. Y. Only
bali of the machinery in the Troy
iery Mills is in operation, and it il
able the mills will soon be stopp
the winter.
A short.horn steer was butte
in Detroit recently which weighed
pounds alive, and yielded 5000 p
of dressed beef. This is believed
the largest animal ever slaugbtsH
beef on this continent.
- The singular statement is MAJ
a rice pond 10 Georgia was drain
| year and the ground planted in I'd
result being a hybrid crop, lid
plsdos and cob resem bling corn,
the kernals Oh the cobs are grlt
rice.
| - The brave talk by psoqie not
ployed in banks as to what they v.
have done if they had been in th'l
of the Milford cashier, reminds u
cashier of the message from Id.
in Ireland to his agent: TEL q
ants that no threats to shoot you 4
timida,e me in the least. "-Lors
Ter.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-10-30

A CHILD STRANGLED BY A CARA
strange occurrence took place few
mornings since in the family of Mr.. ST.
las Doloway of Middletown, n. Y. Mrs.
Doloway is accustomed to leave her babe,
little girl four months old, on the bed
up stairs while she does her mornings
work in the basement, from where she
could hear the least noise. On the morn
ing in question she heard the baby crow
ing as usual, but finally noticed that the
sounds ceased, and shortly after heard a
strange, gurgling noise. Surprising the
child had got its head under the bed
clothes and was sufocating, she ran up
stairs to see about it, and found the
house cat with its nose in the child's
mouth. The child was strangled black,
and was fighting feebly with her hands.
She caught the child and shook it sever
al times, when it caught its breath and
came out all right In a few moments
more it would probably have been
strangled to death. Mrs. Doloway had
to pull the cat off the child, so eager was
it to remain. 1t had paw on either
side of the child's head, and had its nose
pressed deeply into the child's mouth.
The cat was instantly killed.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-10-30

A NOVEL CASE AT LAw.-Recently
before an English police court soda
water manufacturer was tried under the
adulteration act " for selling as soda
water an artifcially aerated water con.
tanning not particle of the alkali from
which it was named. 1t was proved
that the water contained no alkali, but
was simply aerated pump-water, but the
magistrate held that no substance hay-
ing been added the case was not techni.
cally one of adulteration. The result
was an appeal, which if prosecuted, will
afford an opportunity for some nice split
ting of legal hairs.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-10-30

How A WEDDING DIDN'r Cow,
Preston, England, appears IA
scene of frequent ludicrous incidsl
hymeneal nature, The latest ~
is of a couple of rustics, who X
their arrival at church so long tb,
parson lost patience and went
The cleek sent for him on the ARR.
the bridal party, which embraced, !
number of countryfolk. The cler,,
however, made haste so slowly n
ing that the clerk became weary !,
parted, and then on the arrival
former he in turn had TO be s.,.
Pending his appearance, the cr,
rustics adjourned to an inn for A ]
ments, whence they were summopl
to the church, parson and CLERK
there. NOW, however, several o
party, including the groom, were
how came you so 2" and the G
man noticing it absolutely refused
the nuptial knot, but sent the pair
cautioning them to come again
when in that soberness of mind
ent with the solemnity of such an
sion. And SO the gaily decked
sorrowfully departed, the brid,
casting reproachful glances at tn
whose love for the cup caused th
ticular slip 'twixt cup and lip
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-10-30
JOINT ASSEMBLY,.


10 joint assembly to- day, 7. C. Phin-
ney, republican, was elected Sergeant-at.
arms by vote Of 100 to As for H. H.
Bishop, democrat james S. Peck was
elected adjutant and inspector general
l65 to 81 for j. o. Livingston and 4
scat ering.
For Qusrtermaster General there
were two ballots. Gen. Lynde of Mari.
boro, was presented by Senator Howe Of
Windham. Senator Proctor OF Rutland.
nominated Col. L. G. Kingsley of Rut.
land, and Mr.. Smsley of Burlington, pre-
scented the name of John w. Currier of
Troy.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-10-30

HE WATERBURY BRfDGE.-The iron
railroad bridge at Waterbury was test
ed Wednesday Of last week in presence
of Hon. John G. Smith, w. G. Smith.
Gen. Sup't. Hobart, and Division Sup'ts.
Stone, Schrier and Burdett, aud other
officials of the road. The first test con-
sisted of four cars loaded with sand, each
car and load weighing 534 tons. These
we're drawn over the bridge at moderate
speed and the greatest vertical DETECTION
of chord was 10 Is of an inch. The
next test was single locomotive run
ming at a speed of 80 miles per hour, the
greatest vertical DETECTION being } inch
in the centre spans. The next test was
two locomotives running at II miles per
hour, hegreatest DETECTION being inch.
Then three heavy locomotives, weighing
60 tons each, we're sent over, running at
the usual speed of freight train-this
was considered the most severe test-and
the DETECTION was inch. The bridge
stood the test handsomely, and all parties
came away perfectly satisfied that the
structure was worthy of entire conf.
dence.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-10-30

The MEDICAL SoCIETY.-At the sixth
annual meeting of the State Medical So
ciety held in Montpelier recently, DR.. j.
Draper, superintendent of the insane
Asylum, read an obituary sketch of the
late DR.. w. 81. Rockwell, which met
with the highest commentator Of the
members, DIR. H. D. Holton presented,
as the Vermont member of committee
appointed by the American Medical AS
ISOLATION, at Its late meeting in Detroit,
a memorial to Congress to raise the ranks
of the medical corps of the army. Upon
motion, the president and secretary were
requested to sign the memorial for the
society. Professor Holton also read a
lengthy paper on" Embolism," detailing
the causes which produce this condition
clinical history of the disease, with its
pathological conditions, The implica-
ton of veins the results, so far as struc-
tural changes in venous and arterial wall
are concerned final conditions of Ath-
eroma, etc., etc., were well elaborated.
Middletown transcript., 1874-07-04
9gritnltural.
Culture Of the Tomato.

During the past few years efforts have
been made to improve the tomato in size,
selidity, favor and earliness Of maturity
There has been progress in all these di-
rections, not perhaps so much actual inn
provement as some Of us believe, but
still good tomatoes have in the new kinds
sustained their reputation. Old varieties
seem to gradually give way or else people
tire Of them, and they thus disappear
We have no tomato the same as we had
thirty years ago, at least under the same
name, and yet we had them pretty large
and good kinds even at that day.
Without entering closely into the his
torical part Of this inquiry, we yet think
our tomatoes have really improved in
smootbness and quality as general thing,
when any one has taken any interest in
having good article: and in tomato cul-
ture there certainly has been marked i'm
provement. Recently there have been
brought before the community several
ideas worthy of note in those who strive
for the very best article. In regard to
training, it is asserted that much better
fruit-especially for eating raw-can be
had from plants fastened to slant stakes,
than when the plants are allowed to run
at will over the ground, or even when
they are fastened to slanting trelliscs.-
Heavy stakes are required Of course, as
the great weight of plant in fruit cannot
be borne by light stakes.
In regard to training the plants, much
attention has been given to thinning the
branches, especially when grown on
stakes, and in shortening back some Of
the branches to within few buds Of
where the fruit is to set Those who
have followed this practice judiciously re-
port good results.
But the latest novelty iu tomato culture
is in the matter of root-pruning in order
to produce earliness. In this matter some
surprising results have been achieved, ac-
cording to those who have given in their
experience. While the plants are young
they are transplanted several times, which,
of course, destroys some of the roots, and
after they are put out into their inal rest
ing places, a spade is once in while
thrust down into the grouni foot or so
from the main stalk In this, of course.
size and perhaps quality is sacrificed to
few weeks earliness but many are will
ing to pay this penalty for the sake Of the
early dish The principle here is much
the same as is often done to get early
grapes when ring of bark is taken of.
The supply of food being checked the re-
suit is early fruit, but with slightly i'm
paired flavor.
These are the leading suggestions that
have been made in improved tomato cul-
ture, during the past few years--not
great improvements, it is true, but still
not without value. e.---Germantomn 1ele-
1raph
Middletown transcript., 1874-07-04
About Cabbages.

There is great difference in the quail
ty cf cabbage. Some varieties are inva-
riably large and coarse grained. strong
flavor, and more or less OF woody tex
ture when cooked. For market purposes
the large varieties are more salcable than
the small, because few persons know my
thing about the different sorts. A cab
bage is cabbage to them, and its value
is measured by its size, quality not being
understood or thought of by those who de-
pend upon the market for a supply.
We remember when the still famous
Winningstadt cabbage was introduced.
and the high recommendation which ac-
companied it-all true, without doabt, as
there was no reference to quality beyond
that it would come to maturity early, and
the heads were very firm aud solid This
is very true, and this old favorite holds
its own for market purposes; but, in our
opinion, it is far from being firstfate
sort on account of the extreme hrmness
and compactness of the heads approaching
to near a lgenous character. The Early
York and old early Drumhead are, to our
taste, far better sorts for home use, aud
will when well grown, answer equally
well for marEet.
For late market sorts, the Marble head.
Mammoth and late Drumhead still lead |;
but when one wants a good, 6ne- e-graincd.
sweet and rich cabbage, the Mammoth
sorts must be laid aside
For cooking the Savory cabbages are
unequaled, ard there are both early and
late sorts possessing similar good qual
ties. They require richer soil and bet
ter care than other varieties, and do not
grow to as large size but they make up
for all this in excellence of favor and ten
derness.
For picking, the red varieties are usu-
ally preferred; not because they are any
better, but the deep, rich color adds some-
thing to the appearance of even dish Of
cabbage. Those of cur readers who are
fond of this vegetable should try the vari.
Gus sorts and see if we are nat correct in,
saying that there is great difference in
the flavor Of cabbages. -Rural New
/ Yorker
Middletown transcript., 1874-07-04

How TO RISE IN TIE WoRLD In 1855
young gentleman registered his name in
the largest hotel in the city of Louisville,
Ky. He had pretty good wardrobe,
such as young men usually have, inelua-
ing.a gold watch and chain. He was in
search of occupation. At the expiration
Of weeks he took an inventory Of his per-
sonal effects !" Out of work and no busi-
ness" lie had a brief interview with the
proprietor of the hotel. His trunk was
left as security for his board bill, he hy-
pothecated his watch for loan of ten doll
lars, aud having kissed the tip end of his
coral fingers to the kind and sympathetic
landlord, he went diving for the bottom
He found " bottom ON Water street,
where steamer was being discharged
of cotton by Dutchmen, negroes, and
Yankees. Having purchased heavy
pair of boots, a blue shirt and overalls,
he commenced rolling and pillng cotton at
the rate of five cents per bale. In three
weeks he was promoted to the position OF
. marker " at salary of forty five dollars
per month, and at the expiration Of nine
months he had right to grow mellow
over a salary of one hundred and twenty
GIVE dollars per month. To-day this gen
tleman is one of the largest business ope.
rators in Bay street. No neral need be
given. The story speaks it own.