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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-08

COUNTING BILLIoN.-What is bill
lion1 The reply is very simple-a mil
lion times a million. This is quickly
written, and quicker pronounced. But
no man is able to count it. You count
l60 or 20 minute but let us suppose
you go as far as 200, then an hour
would produce 1900; day, 2SS, 900 !;
and year or 365 days, 105, 120. 900.
Let us suppose now that Adam, at the
beginning of his existence, had begun to
count, had continued to do so, and was
counting still, he would not even now.
according to the usually supposed age OF
our globe, have counted near enough.
For to count a billion he would require
9512 years, 342 days, hours and %
minutes, according to the above rule
Supposing We we're to allow poor count
er II hours daily for rest, eating and
sleeping, he would need 1925 wears
3l9 days, 10 hours and 45 minutesl
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-08

REMEDY FOR SCARLET FEvER.-We
find the following simple remedy for scar
let fever in one of our exchanges and re-
publish it for what it is worth: Take an
onion and cut it in half; cut out a por-
ton of the centre, and into the cavity
put spoonful of saffron; put the pieces
together, then wrap them up in cloth
and bake them in an oven until the onion
is cooked so that the juice will run free
ly; squeeze out all the juice, aud give
the patient teaspoonfll, at the same
time rubbing the chest and throat with
goosegrease or rancid bacon, if there is
any cough or soreness in the throat. In
short time the fever will break out in
an eruption all over the body. ALI thai
is necessary is to keep the patient warm
and protected from draughts, and tn,
recovery is certain
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-08

DANcING.-Apropos of the flight
fantastic" Mr.. Henry Ward Beecher
makes this reply to a query as to wheth-
er it is wicked to darce: at is wicked
when it is wicked, and not wicked when
it is not wicked. In itself it has no
more moral character than walking,
wrestling, or rowing. Bad company,
untimely hours, evil dances, may make
the exercise evil good company, whole
some hours, and home influences NAV
make il very great benefit"
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For INVENTIONS. TRADE MARKS OR DESIGNS


No. 76 State St. opposite Kiby ST., Boston
A FTER an extensive practice of upwards of thirty
"A years. continues to secure patents in the United
States also in Great Britain. France, and other for
egn countries. Caveats, Specifications, Assignments
and all papers for Patents, executed reasonable
terms with dispatch. Researches made to determine
the validity and utility of Patent of Inventions
and legal and other advice rendered 10 all matters
touching the same. Copies of the claims OF any pa
ments recorded in Washington.
No Agency in the United States, possesses superior
facilities for obtaining Patents or ascertaining the
patentability ofinventions
All necessity of journey to Washington to pro-
cure Patent, and the usual great delay there are
here saved inventors.
TESTIMONIALS.
Il regard Mr.. Eddy as one of the most capable and
successful practitioners with whom have had official
intercourse.
CHARLES MASON, Com'r of Patents"
have no hesitation in assuring inventors that
they cannot employ man competent and trust
toorthV and more capable of putting their applica-
lions in a form to for them an early and fa
vorable consideration at the Patent Office.
EDMUND BURKE. late Comr. of Patents"
Mr.. r. ii. Eddy has made for me over THIRTY
applications for Patents having been successful in
almost every case Such unmistakable proof OF
great talent and ability on his part leads to
ommend all inventors to apply to him TO procure
their Patents, as they may be sure of having the
most faithful attention bestowed their cases. and
at very reasonable charges.
JOHN TAGGART.
Boston. Jan. l.lS74. l-52
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-08

The Congregationalist explains what
it means by "lightning-bug piety, >
bright while it lasts, but cold and soon
out.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-08

A Detroit paper, in fit of cold water
enthusiasm, talks about the little stars
that twinkled like cats eyes in a wood
box"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-08

Emerson says: "The way to make the
world better is by reforming number one,
then there is surely one less william in the
world.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-08
Central, Vermont Railroad.
WINTER ARRANGEMENT .-Commen,
wv Ing, Mnndav nncennhera 1872

WINTER ARRANGEMENT Commene-
w ing Monday. December 8. 1878.
TRAINS GOING SOUTH.
Leave Bellows Falls 800. A. NJ, Gas A. NJ 230 p ~
Mail Train leaves ST. Adams at $40 A. NJ. arrive
in Bellows Falls. via. bite River Junction Rut-
land at2:25 P. NJ, South Vernon at APO M, New
London at 800 P. NJ connecting with steamer for
Night Express leaves ogdensburgh at - n Mon.
treal at $3.50 NJ. St; bans 100 P. NJ arriving in
Bellows Falls (via, WhiteRiye Junction or Knit
land at Sl5 4 N.,south Vernon at AS. A. NJ. New
Mixed Train leaves White River Junction at s.25 A.
n, Rutland at $40 A; NJ. Bellows Falls Passenger
ing at Bellows Falls with trains for Boston, Wor-
cester, at South Vernon with train for Springfield
V. Mixed train leaves RUTLAND 8 40 P. NJ, w.
Junction IS P N. Bellows Falls 10 p NJ for Brat
tleboro.
TRAINS GOING NORTH AND WEST.
Leave Bellows Falls at 40 A. N. $50 A N. l.5O A
Mail train leaves Boston. at z,sOA.n N. Springfield
At 500. A. ~. New London at 500 A. NJ. Bellows
for Burlington. and st. AIbans. Montreal. Sc. ar
irving in Montreal at lois P. NJ and Ogdensburg at
Night Express leaves New York at 800 P. N.
SpTingteld az so IN, New London at 2.45 P. NJ.
Rutland) arriving in st. Adams at $40 A. H.. Mon
treal at 8. 30 A. NJ, Ogdensburg at Il. As Pm
:, ACCOMMODATION leaves New London at $40 A. NJ.
6routs Corner $50 N. South Vernon at 400 P NJ,
Bellows rails so Pm; tmixedl arriving in Rut.
land at ll.OQ P. ~, W. r.. Junction at $50 P.
Mixed trains leave Brattleboro $40 A. NJ Bellows
Falls $50 A. n. for White River Junction
Mixed Train leaves Bellows Falls at $50 A. NJ ar
irving in Rutland at 40 An.
SLEEPING Cars are attached to the Night Trains
between ST. Adams and Springfield and Burlinston
and Boston.
Connections at W. r. Junction with trains on N .
Northern On. H. and Connecticut and PsSsumnsi
River Railroads at Ogdensburg with trains for The
west, at Rutland with trains over the Harlem FL
tension Railroad. also with trains over he Pe,ssa
laer and sa5aioga and Railroads for Saratoga Troy
Through Tickets for Chicaxo and the Wa. e. -
At the principal stations. W se
ST. Albans. VI. Dec. S 1878 sup =
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Iron in the Blood
PERUVIAN SYRUP
MAKES THE WEAK STRONG.

THE Peruvian Syrup a protected Solution of the
Protoxide of Iron, is so combined as to have the
character of an aliment, easily digested and as
simulated with the blood the simplest food It
increases the quantity of Natures Own Vitalizing
Agent, Iron in the blood, and cures a I" thousand
Ills, simply by toning up. lnvigorating and Vital
iZng the System. The enriched and vitalized blood
permenates every part of the body, repairing DANA
ges and waste searching out morbid secretions and
leaving nothing for disease 10 feed upon.
This is the secret of the wonderful success of this
remedy in curing Dyspepsia. Liver Complaint,
Dropsy, Chronic DiarrhGa, Boils. Nervous Affect
ions Chils and Fevers, Humors Loss of Constitu-
nonal Nlgor, Diseases of the Kidneys and Bladder
Female Complaints, and all diseases originating in
bad state of the blood accompanied by debility
or low state Of the system.
Being free from Alcohol in any form. its energiz
ing ete is not followed by corresponding reac-
ton, but are permanent, infusing strength vigor
and new life into all parts Of the system aud build
ing up an Iron Constitution.
Thousands have been changed by the use of this
remedy, from weak. sickly, suffering creatures TO
strong, healthy. and happy men and women; and
invaids cannot reasonably hesitate to give it trial
See that each bottle has Peruvian Syrup blown in
the glass.
A thirty two page pamphlet containing succinctt
history of the Peruvian Syrup; a valubie paper on
progress in medical science; treatise on Iron as
medical agent: testimonials and certificates of cures
from distinguished physicians. elergymen, and 9th
ers viii be sent free TO any address.
Wy II
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SETH W. FowLE { SONS. Pro-
BOSTON. Mass.
4 TRUSS WITHOUT SPRINGS.
s4seow "

Call and examine the JONES VENTILATED
SPRINGLESS TRUSS.
IL Is free from iron. wood or rubber can be worn
night and day with ease. Lasts a life time and is
perfect relief for ruptures.
Sold By
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-08
NJ EW LIV cry STABLEl

Having opened LIVERY and FEED STABLE
at this place (second building North of the Bank
shall hope to merit share of public patronage.
will furnish Teams TO responsible parties, or car
ry passengers in any direction at reasonable rates.
Horses left with me for longer or short er time,
will be well cared for in new and well ventilated
apartments.
Parties wishing to purchase or sell Good Horses.
may find it for their interest to call at my Stable.
Ii. S. FROST.
Bellows Falls July II. 1872. 81
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-08
I EATHER AND RUBBER
BETTING. For sale by
ARMS WILSON
Cheshire Railroad.

WINTER ARRAN MENT.
Commencing Wednesday, Dec. TO- 1873.
EXPRESS TRAIN leaves Bellows Falls at $50 A
NJ, ACC. at $40 A. M, and MAIL, 2.30 2. NJ
keene. at ASS, $50 and 1885, A. M :, and 3,23 P. Nj
for Fitchburg, Boston, Worcester. Lowell, Nashua
an intermediate Stations. Arrive at Fitchburg at
$50 A. M, $50 A. NJ. 12.e0 NJ. and 455 P. NJ. Bos-
ton 8.35, and LOO A. NJ. 2.40 and lisp NJ.
Returning leaves Boston, at q BOA NJ, MAIL, and
II A. M, ACCOM-; and $50 i. M, EXPRESS. Fitch
burg at 9.l5 A. NJ, and Is P. NJ. Z, 35 P. NJ. Keene
at 1919 NJ. 400 P. M, and $40 P. ..for Below
Falls. Windsor. Rutland, &c.
KEENR, N H., Dec TO- 1873,
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CRUMBS

CRUMBS
Are put up in neat style In each box are u
and in a form more OF sticks: one stick is sufil-
than any other polish. thus all waste is saved
COMFORT.
Are the cheapest polish in the market because one
box at 10 cents will polish much surface at q
worth Of the old polishes.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-01-22


10 the public printing, and wen 50 tar as
to move his Office to the Journal Office, un-
der bargain and sale, until the matter was
determined against him, of-more properly
them, when the sale was Cancelled and re-
.moyal took place. Il is not improbable
that thessme or similar combination may
again bc made. Do our Democratic friends
desire thisl
A few words in regard to the political
course OF the sTATEsMAE since It has been
honored and trusted with the public print
ing. The writer Of this article has no pc
cuniary interest in the STATEsNAv. except
that he has been paid small salary Tor be-
ing its political editor from the time its
senior proprietor was elected the State
printer. Always Democrat Of the purest
school, he submits that, from his connec-
ton with this paper, it has ever been found
the bold and constant advocate Of the old
Democratic party and all its measures, as
lald down and promulgated in conventions
and platforms. It has made war ON no
Democrats from personal considerations, to
put up or put down, but only against the
common enemy, the Radical party. We
defy any man to- say that we
have done him injustice in any par
ticulaF, or any section Of our. great
and noble State. We have labOred
hard. and labored faithfully for the true De
mocracy Of Texas, and we have labored
cheerfully, also flor It nas-beeH labor Of
love and not Of filthy Iucre. But VIC con-
fcss that we shall feel discouraged and
ready TO lay down our pen il, after all, the
present representatives Of the people should
indirectly condemn us by discarding the
paper whose political character has been
intrusted to us, and for which we feel alto
gether responsible. We should feel sorrow,
If we have been the means of bringing
prejudice and harm to the worthy proptie-
tors of the DEMocRAT1c STATESMAN, but
no regret, for we have done our duty and
have the satisfaction Of an approving con-
science.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-01-22
congressional Life.

Returning Congressman begin to arrive,
many Of them having been snubbed by
their constituents for their votes before the
recess. Their great desire now is to get
comfortable winter quarters for themselves
and their wives without paying the extrava-
giant prices which those who let lodgings
demand Those prices have quadrupled
within the past half dozen years, and if one
demonstrates the reply is that Congress has
authorized the imposition of such heavy
taxes, to dcfray the expense of the realdis-
sdRce; that rents and other expenses have
gone up, and their charges must be raised in
proportion. Alas for those who love to
take their ease in their inns The old tav-
erns are badly replaced by the modern
''hotels," so gaudy, so dear and so
uncomfortable, Who that remembers
Browns, or Gadsby's, or Coleman's
with its good honest stables, bounti-
fully spread with meats and drinks,
would change it for one of our present ssho-
tells" with fifty ill-cooked dishes of the
same odor and not o decent boiled potato
o, that Brown, now fashionable resident
Mt the West End, would take possession of
the tavern which his father called '"The
Indian Queen" and keep an honest, old
fashioned, comfortable abiding place for
travellers and sojourners, without plated
dishes and sham bills of farel Then it
would be well to restore the congressional
messes, composed of enough Congressman
to fill all of the rooms in boarding house
which they would rent, and thus enjoy the
privacy, if not the comforts, of a home.
It is to be wondered at that some of the
Dryasdusts who are going back into the
history of the metropolis do not give
sketch of some of those old ''messes,' y in
which Webster, Clay, Preston, Prentiss and
other magnates of lther day were the lead
ing spirits. There was no Congressional
Temperance Society in those days, and
liquor was never seen in committee rooms at
the Capitol; but there was q deal of glorious
old sherry and Madeira on the dinner tables,
with whisky punch or apple toddy for night
caps about midnight. Perhaps matters
have mended; but one does not sec that
there is less soggy drunkenness now than
there was then, and there is certainly
much more liquor of meaner quail
ity drunk by Congressman. A col
lege of hefaldry is one of the wants of the
metropolis, and bill may soon be intro
duced granting $4,000 per annum to the
Smithsonian Institution, that Professor
Henry may engage the services of some ex-.
pert in stthe noble science of blazon." Con-
gressmen can then obtain crest shield and
motto, to be placed on their notepaper,
without telling the engraver to select the
handsomest from among his specimens of
work executed for others. This has made
people display armorial behring's to. which
they could lay no hereditory claim, and the
proposed college Of heraldry would prevent
some amusing mistakes that might occur, as
others have occurred.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-01-22


On Monday about the middle Of the day,
Edmund J. Davis, the late so-ealIed Cover
nor OF Texas, left the Executive Mansion
and his Office AZ the Capitol. which last wa.
found locked and the door had TO be forced
open. At the same time, Jimmy Newcomb,
the late Secretary Of State, was found il
his Office and refused to deliver up the keys,
OF get out Of the way, until there was an
amiabIe suggestion from some ono that the
sergeant-at-arms had better kick him out,
as he seemed 50 anxious for that ceremony,
Whea he r0seand departed to parts unknown.
There had been, from appearances, q great
burning Of papers in both Offices. But
whether these were public documents and
records Of any value, or only the evidences
Of private depravity, is not yet known.
The Adjutant General behaved with more
dccency and turned over everything TO his
successor with the pOliteness Of gentle
man. De Gress the Superintendent Of Public
Education, still sticks like fly in cup
OF molasses, unable TO pun out his legs
He may require some assistance to extrieate
him from h1s suffeit Of sweets. The Treas
urer, Comptroller and Commissioner of the
General Land Office, we suppose, viii give
way as soon as the returns for the State
offices are counted by the new Governor and
Secretary of State, and the certificates of
election have been given them. This, We
understand, will be done to-day, and a
general handing over and clearing out viii
take place, and the work Of regeneration
and publication will be complete.
II viii be noted that neither Davis nor
Neveomb could 60 out like gentlemen. The
one sneaked away and the other backed out
for dread of sire in his rear" and both
made all the delay and trouble they could
Davis did not get into Office by the viii of
the people of Texas, and he did not go out
by their viii. He was put in and he went
out, we may say, at the point of the bayo-
let. His installation, his reign and his I'M
willing abdieation were all attended with
military parade and display. His COM
mencement, his continuance and his end
were alike ignominious and disgraceful.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-01-22
HUGH J. TIInoCKmORToN.

From the Mckinney Enquirer we extract
the following we'll deserved tribute 20 the
memory of Hugh ]. Throckmorton, the
eldest son Of our distinguished citizen, ex-
Governor J. W. Throckmorton, whose un-
timely death we have heretofore briefly
noticed. We are glad to see once more
in our midst the bereavcd father, after pay
ing the last sad duties over his favorite first
born. May his grief be softened and his
heart made stronger by this most unexpected
-afliction:
This well known and highly esteemed
young gentleman died at Pilot Point, Dem
ton county, on Sunday morning last, and
was buried at this place on the Tuesday fol-
lowing, his remains having been kept up
until the arrival of his father, Governor j.
w. Throckmorton that he might be pres
ent at the laying awayOf the mortal remains
of the son he loved so we'll
Hugh was a native of this place, having
been born here in November 1S49 Some
three years since, he was married to Miss
Ella Turner, daughter of D. H. Turner, Of
Pilot Point, and, at the time of his death,
was actively engaged in business at that
place and vicinity.
The deceased was possessed of an active
mind, and splendid abilities, which had just
begun to ripen into usefulness We do
not believe that we have ever known a man
more entirely unselfish, more devoted to
principle and honor than was the friend we
mourn. Warm hearted, kind, genial and
gentle in disposition, and pure in character,
he was respected and beloved by all classes.
In his death, this community has lost a
noble son, and his WIG and family an alice
tionate husband and obedient child. In
their affection the relatives have the SYM
pathy of all our people. Strong men were
bowed with grief at the burial of Hugh
Throckmorton. His memory is embalmed
in tender hearts.
We learn that the wife Of the deceased is
SO sick as to cause serious fears for her re-
cOveTy We know we express the hearty
wish of this community that the estimable
and bcreavcd lady may bear up under her
Affections.
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The telegraph brings news q another
nomination for United Stats Cb;ef 7 istiee
BY President Grant, one Waite fro. some
where, Of course, but from What ! articular
locality We are unable to say as y c confess
NC never heard Of him before. lie may be
avery good man, but It has been usual to
appoint judges Of national reputation as
lawyers, aad doubtless this third nomination
win taks the country BY surprise. Any how,
It spsns plain that Grant ncans to have his
man ana not ne senatc's man IN the place.
which, n tho earlier days 81 the rcpaklic,
wa considered nozsin dignity to the Presi-
dencT Who TIE Ssnate's man IS Nc arc
&c. aware- I NAY BE conlling. or Il nay
not be-bat We suppose the President
coell easily ascertain thsR cho;ce II
he dcssed 10 DC 81. i would seem
that Grant Intends 10 please himself
whether anybody else S pleased o. not. It
may - that he win tire oat tbs Senate 8
lasl. .for. 80 he IS determined - tight a
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BALTIMORE, January i4.-At the National
BrieklayeTs' Union, a motion to admit ne
groes to membership was defeated and the
eight hour question was RENTED to local
unions.
LOUISVILLE, january 14-Dudly White,
colored, accused Of murder in Alurhlbcrg
county, was taken from Jail and hanged by
the people.
SAN FI,ANcIsco, January 1.-THE news
that the steamship China was spoken at
sea December 10, has done much TO aIlay
the anxiety for her safety, but the Chinese
here, who have on board full outfit for
their new temple of worship, arc very
anxious for her arrival in port.
The steamship Colorado, also from China
and Japan, is due to-day.
The weather continues very cold for this
region.
.WAsHINGToN, January 1.-THE Senate
passed a bill to remove the political disabil-
itics of VIM. Steele, of Texas.
WASHINGTON, January determinations
Robert ". Hughes for United States
Judge, Eastern District Of Virginia; Myers,
Attorney, Southern District OF Florida; 7.
F. PurEcll, Marshal Western District Texas ;
and George Crook, Brigadier General.
MATANoRos, January 14.--The right Of
trial by jury has been established in the
State Of Tamaulipas in criminal cases, the
law having been proclaimed with great so
lemnity by the civil and military authorities
IN the Plaza Jury trials have heretofore
been unknown to the laws Of Mexico
In HoSc PsIJlica announces that Leon Cos
man, the Attorney Geueral Of Mexico, has
resigned, because he was not in accord with
President Leardo in his administration Of
the national government.
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lFor TIE DemOcraac Statesman. ]
a naRGE.



Gone IN his youth % the lonely tomb:
Gone Is a ioges IN morning bloom.
Gone as TIE light q ,hc meteor bri1lt
Asit sinks in the gloon q = rayless nishi.
Gone when his heart was fresh with ho,,s.
When along lies alare sanny sco,.s
Thc rainbow Of love and hraaiy drew
A picture whose charm Il ever new.
osoae a. the songs which echoless loaf
O'orthe occan's wave 70 the sky remoie;
Gone a. tie dream % the poets soui.
When the harp Of his heart l. mute
As the marria,o bell l. ehans'dio kneil,
or hashed the lover Int
Lei no ben tom tho the golden howl
Il broken, for led Is the youthful soul
From tears below to smiles on high
From earth unto = radiant sky.
From earth 10 Heayeni
Then wherefore weep for the young and deadt
And Why should our hearts be rivcns
His gricfs wero few when his spiFitied.
And VIC all must know that the pafh % liie.
However smooth. with thoEns b rife,
And though has died Ia his youthful pride
The dreams ne cherished and all beside.
In The Crest Beyond 10y live renewed.
With higher hope, brighter aim
And tho soul, which SIN wonld have lefi mhucd.
Has cone as Il came,
AS pure, as young, as fresh and bright
AS The morn when Il hnrsts from summer nirh,
Bat yet there's void in The heart 70 M
We listcR-his voice SO loved Is stilll
We iOok-and the smile We yearn to greei
From his pale, calm face e goRe'
and the heart 50 warm has ceased 90 beat.
And thus are we left alonel
Alone, sweet sister, The last fond fic
Severed IN twain and thou and
To tho hand OF Fate must bow
But LET thy heart, by anguish riyeu
Forbear 20 censnre the doom ofIicaven-
He is with the angels now,
Apzia January. 1874.