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The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-02-26
Fniddlcbury.

1t seems that all the creditors of the Mid
dlebury Paper Company have signed off,
agreeing to take 80 cents on dollar, Oil
yer Severance assuming the payments of
the debts at the above named ratio. We
suppose now, the mill will go along without
interruption as we are informed that there
is Il ready sale for all the paper the mill is
able to run.
We understand that the Addison house
has been leased to Mr. Scofield of Brandon ;
Mr. Rider reserving the livery stables to
carry on himself The travelling public
have no reason to complain of Mr. Rider as
a landlord. He is courteous and gentle
manly towards his guests, and liberal in his
benefactions, and man will have to be II
pretty good landlord to fill his place. The
successor of Mr. Rider, Mr. Scofeld, is
spoken of as n gentleman of considerable
experience in the hotel business and his
record as such is good AS it is said, that
he will start off as a temperance house, we
hope those who profess to have the temper
ance cause at heart, will rally around him
and give all the encouragement they can to
the enterprise. In these times, when the
panic pressure is upon the country, it will
be more difficult to sustain a temperance
house than it is when business is prosper
Gus, and money is flush.
We are panied to record the death of
Mrs James Mccken of this village, aged 81
years. Mrs Meeken was one of those re-
firing, quiet women that are seldom apprc-
ciated and known except by their nearest
neighbors. She had long been n protested
follower of her Saviour, and illustrated her
faith by well ordered life and Cody con-
,ersation. She leaves large family to
mourn her loss.
Fevers of different types, have been very
severe here in Middlcbury this winter.
Those that have been attacked and sur
vived, have been left in very weak and
dcbilitated state, and it takes Il long time to
recover their usual strength and activity.
1t is thought by some, that the changeable
and open winter we have had was the cause
of it. 1t may be so.
Caleb Ticknor is in town He is always
greeted here with cheerfulncss and cordial
ity. If business would warrant it, he would
make Middlebury his home, but as it is now,
hc hnds n larger and better field for bust
ness in the far west.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-02-26

1t will he seen, elsewhere, that the legis-
laturc of Vermont, in 1872, altered the law
in reference to the appraisal of real estate.
Instead Of being made in 1875, rs provided
by the laws IN force prior to that time, it
is made the present year and every fourth
year thereafter, unless the next legislature
should again change the law. Remember
that all OF the real estate IN the state is to
be appraised by the listers elected by ihc
several towns next Tuesday. 1t. there
fore, behooves Rutland to be particularly
careful in the selection of her listers. They
ought to be men of Judgment, tact and dis
elimination men who are competent TO
judge of the value of real estate; men who
will remember and take into consideration
the various steps in 'equalizng,' so that
Rutland may not pay more than her share
of the public burihens men who will, as
it were, in their appraisal, look over the
whole state, examine the equali2ed valua-
tons of former years, and act accordingly.
We have such men. We ought to have
their services, even if we do have to pay a
little extra therefor. Men of ability, well
paid for their time and services will save
more to the town than they cost. True
economy calls for this kind of listers this
year. 1t is better to pay such men five or,
even, ten dollars day than it would be
some listers, that we know of, twenty-five
cents day. Self protection is the first
law of tax PAYERS.
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Bristol.

In some parts of our state the manufac-
ture of druggists boxes has grown to be of
considerable Importance, and contributes
much to the prosperity of the town in
which the manufactory is established, giy-
| ing employment to men, and making a
good market for certain kinds of wood.
Such is the case in the town of Bristol
where F. V. Bartlett is quite extensively
engaged in the manufacture of all kinds of
druggists boxes.
The business was originated by Dea.
James Barrett, and with whom Mr.. Bart
lett was connected for several years, when
he purchased the entire business and has
since conducted it alone.
Soon after purchasing the interest of
Deacon Barrett the factory was destroyed
by fire, which was quite severe loss to
Mr.. Bartlett, but he Immediately went to
work to construct another; and last season
finished mill 2G 40 feet, constructing it
OF brick, and connecting with it dry
house 10 20, and the necessary sheds and
store rooms for the accommodation of his
material. The power used is water, it be-
ing brought from the dam to the wheel
through penstock 800 feet long. The
wheel is of the Page make of 40 horse
power.
The mill is supplied with the very latest
and best kind of saws and lathes, and in
the manufacture of his goods he uses an
nually about 500 cords of white birch
wood, the average number OF boxes made
each day being $50 dozen, thereby giving
employment TO eighteen men. The value
of his yearly production amounts to about
$4,000 per year.
His goods find rapid sale, the principal
markets for them being New York, Dalti-
more and Chicago, and adopting the plan
always taken by his predecessor of making
good article, and being strictly upright
in all his dealings, he is winning a reputa-
ton there in time which will bring him in
rich and abundant reward.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-02-26
AN EXPLODED LIBEL.

1t is more than probable that if Trcnor
w. Park had not been connected with the
Central Vermont railroad company, and its
leased lines, as, also, with the New York,
Boston and Montreal railroad company,
nothing to the discredit of the emma
mine" would have been said, save, by some
over fastidious person, in reference to the
connection of General Schencl, our minis
ter to England, with the direction thereof.
This ripple would have passed by and have
attracted no attention in Vermont, had not
some persons mentioned Mr.. Park as a
probable candidate for governor. Then
the batteries of two or three newspapers
were opened on the Emma mine," intend
ing to hit the Central Vermont manage
ment oyer Mr.. Parks shoulders. There
never has been but one doubt in the minds
OF Vermonters. When the Nation praised,
they hesitated. They could not under
stand how anything honorable could re-
ceiye just treatment at its hands, and they
were, therefore, suspicious. The cloud of
doubt and suspicion was soon raised, when
the Nation tackled around and commenced
its denunciations. A candid, unprecedented
mind cannot read the letters published IN
yesterdays GLOBE, without coming to the
conclusion that the sale of this mine TO the
English company was honorable in every
way. IL was not purchased upon the rep
reservations of Mr. Park or any other
American owner. Three several, distinct
examinations were made by agents APP
pointed by the English stockholders, and
the purchase was made upon their examln-
alton and report To those who know
Professor Silliman, either personally or by
reputation, the mere fact that he was
charged with being bribed would have been
sufficient to have stamped the whole story
rs Il falschood. If Mr.. Parks eXculpation
is not complete and perfect, then there can
be no such thing as exculpation. The peo-
pie of Vermont have personal knowledge
Of the writer's of most of these letters The
faces Of nearly all of them are familiar
sights on the streets of Rutland Twelve
persons, sitting az a jury or Otherwise,
could not be found that would give a YER
diet counter to the combined statements of
Mr.. Park, General Baxter, Mr.. Phelps and
Judge Poland. When they, or any of them,
make deliberate statement, every one
knows that it is the truth. When their
several statements coincide and agree il
has the irresistible force of truth, and no
one can be found to gainsay it. We trust
that this matter may now be suffered to
rest The honor of Mr.. Park and his asso-
cia'cs has been fully INDICATED, and only
the most vindictiyc malice can again at
tempt to use an exploded libel and SANDER
Private character can no longer be injured
by the story, nor will its use be effective in
stabbing the Central Vermont management
Tor, in reality, that was all that il was
used for.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-02-26
MORNING. FEBRUARY 2e 1874

Tor the corporation, belongs to it
exclusively, and its ownership is as
absolute as that Of any private in
divldual, of property belonging to him
yet the road is operated for the private
emolument of its stock holders, and there
fore the corporation is private"
The question was upon the constitutional
power of the legislature to legaize or au-
thorise towns TO bond themselves in aid of
railroads. If railroads were property in
the sense of property taken for public
use" the bonding of towns in their aid was
legal If 1t was private property then it
was Illegal. The court go on to say that
''if the purpose to be effected is public. a
mandatory statute is valid. If 1t is n pri-
vate enterprise it is not within the province
OF legislation, and is therefore void A
railroad corporation savors of both; it is
public as TO its franchise and private as to
the ownership of is properly and its re-
lations to its stockholders, etc" do not
antagonize these decisions against your
judgment, with any view to urge your
readers TO step tina! might lead the town
to litigation. Indeed | find that most
lawyers with whom | converse have ar
rived ut the same conclusion that you have
expressed | only present these views to
show that there are very reasonable and
natural premises from which TO infer the
power OF taxation when convinced of its
right and justice, and if there is even a
questionable power to tax, IL seems to me
better that the wrong and injustice he en-
dured for another year when all questions
may be removed by the action of the gene
raj assembly.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-02-26
Tribute of Respect.

MONTREAL, Feb ", 1874.
AT regular meeting Of the managers and
operators OF the Montreal and Whitehall, and
Ogdenaburg and Rouses' Point circuits OF the
Montreal Telegraph Company, held this day,
the following resolutions were adopted:
Flrst--That we hear with regret OF the death
OF Edward Powers, late manager at Rouses'
Point.
Second-That In the death OF Edward, the fra
ternity have lost an honest, steady and indus
trlouS member
Third--That we sympathize with his family
IN their bereavement, and commend them for
consolation TO the All-WlSe Providence who
doeth all things well.
Fourth--That copy OF these resolutions be
forwarded to the family OF the deceased.
lie had heart sac kind, sac true,
HIS works fell sweet and draps o. dew,
Deceit, that word he never knew,
He was man.
They aye kept sterling truth in view,
The honest plan.
. When pity spoke he aye drew near,
10 wipe away the rising tear;
lie never turned his listleSs ear,
But aye Instead
q The stricken he strove to cheer,
BY word and deed.
W b EDDY,
GILLESPIE,
w l. HALL,
JAS INGRAM,
Committee.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-02-26

We publish, this morning, n commuuica-
tion in reference to railroad taxation, sec
ond and concluding letter will appear to-
morrow. We do not think the commune
cation calls for any particular comment On
our part. After careful examination of
our statute law, and the decisions of the
courts of last resort in this and other states,
we came to the conclusion that the real
estate of railroads could not be taxed I'M
der existing laws, or that there was 50
many and so grave doubts in reference
thereto. that it would he an act of folly and
extravaganza, on the part Of this town, to
make the attempt this year. Further cN-
animation has confirmed us IN this opinion.
Their real estate can be appraised this year,
il thought proper. or next year. and the ne
ccssary legislation obtained before another
year, and then it will be plain sailing. Docs
wisdom dictate litigation when two distinct
statutes and the preccdents are against us,
or does it commend years delay.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-02-26

driver Of Goldsmith Maid" and the most
celebrated turfman in America, will visit
Orwell in the early spring, with view to
purchasing some young trotting stock for
his stables.
Our pul /, schools closed on Friday the
goth inst. CARLOS.
Feb. 23d, 1874.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-02-26

More than four-fiflhs of the names of the
legal voters of Chester are signed to Pc
ttion, praying the department to reinstate
the distributing post Office to its old quarters
on Main street; it is now located over in
the little square by the railroad, appropos,
this post Office business has been the source
of much caricature. One rough sketch re-
presenting one Of our leading citizens taking
names from the tomb stones by the light of
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-02-26
QUADRENNIAL INSTEAD OF
QUINQUENNIAL.

In our article, yesterday, we were mad
vertently led into an error, from the fact
that the session laws of 1879 were not be-
fore us. 1t has long, if not always, been
the settled policy of the state to have a
quinquennial appraisal and valuation of the
real estate, which should be the sole basis
of taxation Tor the succeeding five years.
This could not be changed except in cases
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-02-26
We have nothing to do with the

We have nothing to do with the
Changers" we have no particular care
over, or interest in, the actings, sayings,
doings or writings of the author, neither
have we, or those whom we represent any
pecuniary or other interest in the Hon.
"Seneca NJ. DORIS little tracts on Grangers,'
but we do delight to feed hungry souls with
information We have, therefore, made
enquiry and would respectfully inform the
insinuating prominent legal gentleman"
and our sneering contemporary that orcr
fifteen thousand copies of that ''little tract"
have been sold.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-02-26
Watfhfs and 9ewelru.

~ II E r l NJ E $
to DO without the good feeling guaranteed in
every family, and sometimes q little outside
the family" BY our failing to remember, as In
former years, at this season, our friends.
How many cheerful remcmbrances have been
occasioned by seeing the fine Little watch, n gift
of some former Christmas, or some article OF
Jewelry, so constantly about the person, or at
the Family Table, pieces of Silver, all telling OF
some happy December 25th.
Times may be hard, but can you afford to
loose such golden opportunities to give lasting
membranes which can be had so cheap, and
OF such superior quality at the BEE HIVE
BEN X. CHASE Il co.
35 MERCHANTS ROW, RUTLAND, VI.
deciSdtf
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1874.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-29

u,rth the Admission Of coored pupils In the public
soaoos means the addition OF small minority OF col
osed scholas In the s,u'h the negro population being
yery large the oolored scholars would he In the ma
crity and hence would follow the Introduction OF
m clement largely vious sanoe the coored children
hsvs pos 20 great extent surrounded ut home ny
any elevang influences but have been accustomed 10
very demorazinx associations The forced equality o!
white aud coured children eDtaed by placing them In
oe same ROOM In the existing social status OF the Two
racos 10 the point OF objection In the South"
The operations of the Returning Board in
Sow Orleans In pred the Administration
orsans with respect for the returns 1t has finally
presented TIE Chicago Tribune SAYS OF them: " IL Is
impossible whether these returns are honest
orfrauduent. The Republicans in louisiana OF course
maintain one thing, and the Democrats another IL 10
pretty certain, however that the publication OF the
returns would be signal for civil war II the City OF
New-Orieans not in the keeping Of United states
troops The Congressional Committee OF Investigation
now on its way New-Orleans may suggest some
measure OF relief for state The Republican admin
sraon there at preser not such Northern Repuo-
caus care responsi lie for 1t would be Tar better
TO restrict the powers OF the Returning Board and
repeal infamous laws which now disgrace the statue
books OF louisiana the expense OF losing the stale TO
the Republican party, than TO perpetuate Republican
rule by worthy means"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-29
oor,, vMEyT WglrHER REPORT
WAR DEPARTMENT.

OvytcR op r7A CHfkP si0HAL OvrCHH, Z
w.smMrTos D. g. To. 'sday. Dec: a. ls74-l am>
gvnops.s for tie 0ass fTs"ty,ou5 "orr" n. ,l,~
Rain Continues in New. England, the MI den.
states the Ohio Valley. Tennessee Gnu So r,h s,It~
Clear or far wealth r prevsils In S.o ootn -
anu Eastern Guf States. with souther. "'"u' 'uu n~
temperature. , riadI. "a
Tue temperature IL unusually high on TIA Aenro -.
East Atlantic coasts 1t has fallen slightly In 'ne
lake region tho Ohio Valley. with westerl "Wo~
and increased pressure.
DECIDEDLY cold and partly cloudy weather prevails -
the upper lake region and the Northwest, with north
west winds and high barometer. . -
The rivers have at Cairo Msmph~ NashviiiSs
Pittsburgh New Geneva, and Brownsville,
Probabilities
For New Enga ID, rain will prevail followed ~ coany
and cooler iher southwest or northwest Who's Ana
rising barometer. ,,-
For The Middle States light RAIN foiioced by etsartNH
aud tredGer north rest ntT'ds, ana Tlstn9 o.
rOrnser.
For the South Atlantic States generally clear weather,
with south west winds ana slight changes IA tomporr
ture ana pressure
For the Gulf states. Tennessee, and tie Ohio Valley.
generally cloudy weather and lower temperature Wha
OF rain, north west winds, aud risinx DA-
rOmeer.
For the lake region, decidedly colder and partly
CLOUDY weather. south north west winds rising
barometer and light Lakes Erie. Huron aud
Ontario.
For the Northwest very cold and generally clear
weather north west winda, gradually smfttnH
to sOutherly, and continued nigh barometer.
Tue OHIO and Cumberland Rivers, aud the myers OF
PENIS and West Virginia Will rise during
Tuesday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-29
BUREAU OF CHARITIES.

Representatives Of a number of the charita-
BILE societies met tho Executive Committee OF the
Bureau Of Charities yesterday morning. About 20 dele
gates were present. Robert Gordon presided. and
Theodore Roosevelt gave summary Of the benefits to
DO derived from System Of registration Of all appIi-
canis for relief. a. follows:
l. IL excludes the unworthy III. 1t chects mendi-
cancy. Ill Ia pr ",!lG the societies from imposition
enable, their lands further, aud increases their
efficiency. ~. Ii enables all distressed persons 10 OBJ
tam by referring them 10 the proper societies, anu
thus. V. It prevents the unnecessary nutipcati9n OF
new relief agencies On ground already covered vi lie
strengthens the claims Of existing societies TO the sup
port of the public VII. l. SHOWS tnc overlapping or
inc sucIeles VIII. II enables the societies
10 ascertain distress ant plnpersm most exist
ami x II pOinCs ana applies tn" remedy promptly.
X IL .yr4 the pUW"r VI dhccrtLinlng the EQUATION.
habits rharactrr aud resources Of any given Deneh
clry XII IL serves u mriIlin OT communication be-
tyreu tnc Commissioner, OF Charities or other pubic
Departments and the voluntary benevolent societies or
the city.
The following resolution was then adopted unan-
imOusly:
Themselves uAlnce 10 form cmnee COMPOSE
r,ies 70 cary OUT TINS 0neh OF the
vurs IN COOPERATION Bureau Of Charles
committee Uf five Was then appointed 10 carry INTO
effect the resolution
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-29
THE FIRE RECORD.
IN THIS CITY.

A fire occurred yesterday morning in the
three.story brick building No. 8 Nuth-ave. The first
and floors occupied by Jacob Cooper who als0
owns the building. damaged TO the amount of
Al 500 Insured in the Greenwich Insurance Company.
fire broke last evening on the third floor OF the
BRICK tencmenthouse No. 3O7 Pearst Loss.
$3.50 1t 10 supposed have been attempt at nceu-
darl5m, amt Fre Marshal will make an nvestisa-
ton. -
Warren Ward. the OF the large furniture manu-
factory and warehouse Nos 70 and u Springst which
was ina ged tire sunday. estimates his loss at
sl5o0,O rprn stock and building The assurances amount
H. 81 900 upon the stock and $500OO upon the building.
The following i a full list OF the policies:
S. 900 Liverpool Lonon, ard Globe $40 900;
Lmar =! jOO; ,olulaba s. j0O Atlantic. 81 500 Hamilton
Loadon 5000; Capital Civ Albany. S5O0 Farmers
Mutn. Penusyanl 1000 peples Memphis ~ 200 L:ns.,'
- 300 unhold. New YORK $1,000 Westches'
$1,000 Nicholas So 5uO; Ola po%i5ion pean'
phsdphia 81 J6O; Clay Newport. $1,000; Globe Chlcsso
81 500 Guardian London 81 800 Reliance Phll.depha 800
Psope Tr-non 5000. reDens Fund, sou Commercial
California 81 500; Mercantile Chicago 5000 star t2oOO
rion Assurance 5000; Royal CANADIAN S2oOO Lafayette
$500 .o.oo 81, vrL sr ooo
Hope $1,000 Peoples Sewai $25oo Fire A;soci.'
on 81 $500 Exchange 81 oOO London Liver
pool aud Globe 81 600 PheniI. Bookiyn $4,000 Queen
s. American Phsdephis 5000 PsnnYI'ani Phsae
DhIa, 81, 0OU
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-29
OBITUARY.
COL. ALvAH CROKER.

Col. Alvah Croker, who died on Saturday
at Fitcbburg Mass born nj Leomnster In 1901 and
was paced at the age OF eight IN factory He acquired
fair education and early in life engaged in the manu-
r,cure Of paper Franklin n. II. Removing in 1928 TO
Ftchburg, he embarked in enterprises connected WIN
that trade becoming time the most extensive paper
manufacturer IN the Union sent to the Legis-
lature a. member OF the House in 1886. and again IN
is42 and 1888 while he served two terms in the senate
Three years ago he elected 10 fill Gov WashDurh 8
uuexpIred term III Congress- and was SUB equenty re
elected ly . large majority. Col. CrOcker a per-
ssteDt al ate Of the HOOsac Tunnel project and
closely titled with tine railroad interests OF northern
Massachusetts talued from active duties
Gress but steadfast friend OF home industry as
we'll OF all measures calculated to Improve the condi
ton Of the people. good employer, he labored sue
cessfuly promote the cOmtOrt and pro.erty OF the
people OF Turner's Falls, tnrying manufacturing VII
fage which owes It's existence to his energy enter
Driae