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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1874-08-03
REPUBLICAN co. CONVENTION.

The KepuDllcan county convention
B he held nfaat five Is gysi heard adt Very
little said in regard to it, and do not
understand as any slate has been made
up for the occasion. 1t is supposed that
Mr.. Cotton. having served two terms as
Senator, viii not expect another nomin-
alton. Mr.. Wilson, of Troy, has served
one term as Senator, and as no objections.
are urged against him, he will doubtless
be renominated without opposition. The
south end of the county will expect to
present man fo- the second Senator.
We have heard the names of two gen.
tlemen mentioned for this place, either
of whom would doubtless be acceptable
to the voters of the county. Mr.. Davi-
son, of Craftsbury, and General Grout,
of Barton. General Grout has had the
advantage of much legislative expert
ence, and has an extended acquaintance
and influence in the state. He would
fill an important place in the Senate, if
elected. Mr.. Dawson would do the
county no diseredit We have heard it
suggested that it would be better to have
one of the Assistant Judges retire and
give place to new man, not on account
Of any objection to either of the present
incumbents, but for the purpose of elect
ing one old judge, who is experienced,
and taking up new man, who would
IN his turn, serve two terms. If both of
the present Judges are elected at the
next election, when they retire two years
hence, their places must be filed with
inexperienced men. If new man should
be taken up, and he should be selected
from this part of the county, Mr.. Henry
Tolman of Greensboro, or Mr.. Emery
Cnnk- of Glnvar unrIld aithar of 4hanA
make good officers. If a change IS made
In the States Attorney, and there doubt
less should be, Mr.. Thompson, of Iras-
burgh, or Mr.. Young, of Derby Line,
would either be acceptable to the county.
and make efficient officers. As to Sher-
iff and High Bailiff we have heard of
no desire for change and presume the
present incumbents may receive a re-
nomination.
The county ought to send two able
senators, as the Senate will contain a
large number of inexperienced men,
and should the convention decide to re-
nominate Mr.. Wilson and send Gen.
Circuit, there will be no question as to the
ability and standing of our senators.
As to other officers 1t is important that
they shall be well qualified for their DO
sltions- We hope that States Attor-
ney will be nominated that will have the
courage aud disposition to do his duty in
liquor prosecutions, and believe either of
the men named for this office, could be
depended upon to see that the prohibit
bition law were faithfully executed on
their part.
This convention will come in busy
time' but should not be neglected, and
farmers should spend this day in assist
ing to put in nomination a set of officers
that Will be creditable and acceptable.
The convention is called at 10 O'Clock,
A NJ.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1874-08-03

RAPE IN RUTLASD.-A brutal and
beastly assault was perpetrated last
Monday evening upon the person of Mary
Jane Barker, in Rutland The girl had
been at work for short time in the
family of Charles Sherman, of Clarendon
She had been in Rutland on Monday as
witness In lawsuit. and started about
night to return home. She soon per
ceived that she was followed by three
young men, and in order to avoid them
sought refuge In house till she suppos-
ed they had passed Starting on again.
she found she was still pursued, and tri-
ed to escape, but was overtaken, seized
Dy one OF the men, thrown to the ground
and brutality outraged. the other men as
sisting By holding the victim. A hand
kerchief was placed over her mouth
which she SO far removed as to scream
and q gentleman passing came 10 her
rescue, and her assailants fed. Detec-
tives are in pursuit of the williams
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1874-08-03

The steamship, City of Boston. lost
IN 1870. has just been heard from.
Some man has found, on the coast of
Florida, bottle containing a paper on
which were written these sad words
signed by John Caswell, London. Fno-
land: steamship City Of Boston-To
all whom this message may come. l.
the undersigned. a passenger on this
ship. write the following statement. On
sunday night heavy storm arose at
l2:3O; increasing at 20: all homes
lost at 2 O'Clock. Going down" A
board was also found near the same sr.as
at the top Of which was written CITY
OF Boston and below. this almost iIleq-
inle sentence: I've have now taken =
the boats as a last resort" This mae.
nihcent steamer sailed from View YORK
JAM %. 1870, and these are the sr~.
tidings that have come from her.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1874-08-03

TERRIBLE WATER-SpouT AND Loss OF
LIFE.-The town of Eureka, New. was
visited by a terrible water-spout july
24th. which flooded the town and
swept away in the food from 25 to 40
persons and as many houses. 1t had
been raining with great violence from
early IN the morning till noon, when
cloud burst on lofty range of noun
talns to the eastward, and a vast vol
ume of water rushed down the canon
where the town is located. The eastern
part of the town was flooded in ten
minutes by fearful rush of water.
which was constantly increasing in vio-
lence, depth and impetuosity. The peo-
pie In that portion of the place were
hemmed IN, and every moment houses
were torn from their foundations and
swept away with their occupants. Ropes
were procured and line formed. and
brave men, thus protected, dashed into
the torrent and saved many lives. The
flood lasted only half an hour.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1874-08-03
ONE SERMON BETTER THAN TWO
FOR SUNDAY SERVICE

In this vicinity there is a difference
OF opinion, as to whether one sermon on
the Sabbath will do as much good as
two. We believe one sermon. an hour
spent in Sunday school, and an hour de-
voted to social meeting, is all that is
necessary for one day. The object of
Sabbath services is to disseminate and
inculcate religious knowledge and truth.
and to awaken religious feeling in church
attendants We do not suppose the
Lord designed the Sabbath as a day in
which We should fill our souls with suf-
helent religious knowledge to carry us
through the whole week, as the camel
Hills himself with water for a weeks
journey, or that all religious enthusi-
assn and practice should be felt and
exercised on the first day in the week
The Sabbath was designed as a day of
rest as well as day of worship, and
we do our bodies and our souls harm if
we devote it entirely to religious labor.
The preacher, in order to enlighten his
hearers, must have had better religious
experience and better opportunities to
obtain knowledge than they have had I;
and as ne is only cistern, not a foun-
tain, he must have time to fill. coudense
and prepare. before he goes before his
hearers. If he chooses. he can put all
the truth. wisdom and quintessence of a
weeks study into one sermon. or he can
dilute this matter and make two or three
useless and insipid sermons of it. If
the mind we're vessel. holding a given
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1874-08-03

100 MUCH HApPIsEss.-Ihe wife Of
Mr. Wilson gave birth to four t,aI,;..
iast evening. their united weight being
iorty-hve and half pounds. The fr.T
seighed fifteen pounds. the second eleven
the third ten. and the fourth and Iaet
niue and half We make the STATE
ment somewhat reluctantly. for the res-
son that after the fact becomes generaIlv
xho" young men are liable to banis5
rom Their minds all thoughts Of mssri-
mony, and married men are ant "a fs;..L
laefe Is something wrong with the 81;
mate and give Oregon q wide berth =
seeking hones--Oryoa z1aper.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1874-08-03

The editor of the Farmer. wishes to
enlghten US, and asks us to read an ed
ltOrial article that appeared in that pa
per some three or four weeks ago.
Thanks for the interest manifested in
our behalf, but we cannot, for any earth
ly consideration, comply with the request.
That is too much of a sacrifice to make.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1874-08-03
Republican County Convention.

The Republican Freeman OF Orleans County are
requested 10 meet in Mass Convention at the Court
House in Irasburgh, on Wednesday the 9Th day OF
August at 10 o'clock. NJ for the purpose of nomin-
atng candidates for County officers to be supported at
the next September Election. Also to choose County
Committee and Town Committee for each Town in the
County. H. W. CHAPEY,
B. L. PAINE SCOunty Comm.
EMERY COOK
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1874-08-03
HORRIBLE MURDER AT ST.
ALBANS.

A horrible case of rape and murder
was revealed in St. Adams. Sunday
morning. The victim was Miss Mari
eta n. Ball, modest and interesting
young lady, employed as school teacher
in district number two. situated three
miles east of the village. After closing
her school last Friday afternoon. she
set out to visit friend. living mile
distant. Her course was over a lonely
road, partially through woods When
she had walked about half the distance
she was seized by man with mask
about his head. who sprang from an am
bush by the roadside. She was brutality
outraged and murdered. Her body was
then conveyed about forty rods into the
woods, leaving traces OF blood on the
way- She was girl of uncommon mus
eular power, and appearances indicate
that she made desperate resistance.
Search was instituted Saturday evening
as soon as her disappearance became
understood, and her body was found at
ten o'clock Sunday morning. Two men
have been arrested ON suspicion. but the
real perpetratOr is probably still at large.
Intense excitement prevails. and re-
ward of IS, 900 has been offered for the
apprehension of the perpetrator.
The condition of the body when found
showed that the william, with some faint
spark of deceney or civilization left In
nun. nau ner out Win some deIlbe
alton, carefully composed her limbs and
covered them with her clothing. and
had wrapped her overskirt about her
head to conceal the CHASTITY wounds
which had caused her death. He had
also taken time to get her hat, for it is
not supposed that it had remained at
tached to her person during the strug-
gle and the removal of the body to that
place, and had laid it near her by the
stump. A small bundle of undercloth-
ing which she had with her has not been
found, neither have her drawers, and it
is presumed that the murderer carried
away and destroyed or hid them, in or
der to Obliterate, so far as possible, the
evidence of the outrage.
The Messenger says of Miss Ball:
She was of noble presence, modest de-
meanOr, attractive features and lovely
character. Her many excellent quail
ties endeared her to large circle, and
she had an extensive list of relations on
her mothers side. She had acquired a
good education in the public schools here,
and last winter learned the dressmaker's
trade of Mrs. R. G. Bassett, BY whom
she became warmly loved. Having been
baptised in the Episcopal communion,
in which her mother was communicate.
her funeral was attended to-day by Rev.
n. F. Putnam, rector of St. Luke's
church.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1874-08-03

On Tuesday morning of last week,
Mr.. Thomas Murphy. who lives about
two miles north of St. Albans, was
awakened by knock at the door, and
ON going down he found, leaning against
Tire uuurway. d yUung HAL Ill uIsnev-
elled condition, wounded and scarcely
able to stand. Mr.. Murphy at once
aroused his sons, and with their assist
anee conveyed the stranger to the next
house, occupied by a man named Peter
Jondreau. where he was taken in and
cared for, and DR. o. F. Fasset summon
ed from st. Adams to attend him. The
mans name was Joseph Minor, aged
about 81. Has been at work in Holyoke.
Mass, the greater part of the time for
some years past; arrived in St. Adams
Saturday night, on his way to his home
IN St. Czair, 2. O., on a visit; stopped
in st. Adams over Sunday; Monday
morning took his satchel and started to
walk up the track to Swanton, intend
ing to take the train again there and
having walked ABOUT two miles, he be-
came very tired and warm, and sat down
under tree to rest. He was shortly
after aecosted by two men, who came
up on the track like himself. both un.
known to him. A conversation ensued.
during which they told him they were
sailors, just discharged from their ship.
During the conversation some little al
tercatlon arose, and one of the men struck
Minor on the cheek Minor put ND his
hand to ward off another blow. when
the man seized his wrist and bit off the
forehnger near the first joint. The 9TH
er man then drew common pocket knife
and stabbed Minor three times about
the left side, after which they took to
their heels.
1t is supposed that Minor lay in semi
unconscious state during the remainder
OF the day and night, until early Tues
day morning. when he succeeded in
crawling across the track and to Mr..
Murphys- He died the next day.
The murdered man was of Canadian
birth and spoke English brokenly. He
has been known formerly by quite
number Of people in that vicinity. His
mother arrived Friday morning from St.
Czalr. The officers are in Canada in
pursuit Of the murderers,. with some
prospect Of their capture.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1874-08-03
Real Estate IN Orleans County.

following appr the several towns in the
for 1874 approved By the euazng con-
held al Lrasbugh IN Tuesday, July II. ls14
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-06-11
ONE O'CLOCK P. NJ.
.iatu resnrned lis session.

Society resumed its session.
The Committee on Admissions re-
ported fayorably upon DIR. Grimes, OF
Newton Falls. On motion, Dr.
Grimes was unanimously elected a
member of this Society.
The election for officers for the en-
suing year was then held, resulting as
follows:
President, Dr.Applegate Vice Pres.
DIR. Aleorn; Secretary. DIR. Hugns
Treasurer, DIR. Leonard.
CASES PRESENTED.
DR.. Ferris presented case of Epi-
theinna of the lower lip, of a gentle
man, 81 years of age, the disease being
of seven months standing. Its reno
val was generally recommended.
a case of abnormal growth upon the
right shoulder of lady was present
ed, which proved to be fatty tumor
At this. juncture the business of the
Society was interrupted by the en-
trance of Mrs. Alcorn, with a bounti-
ful supply of lemonade, which, on ac-
count of the heat of the day, was re-
ceived and partaken of by the mem
bers, with great pleasure and decid-
ed relish. On return, the. thanks OF
the Society were given Mrs. Alcofn,
for her kindness and the superior
quality of the Lemonade.
In the absence of the Pres. the Vice
Pres. DIR. Alcorn appointed the fol
lowing standing committees:
Executive Committee; Drs. Wag-
goner, Belding and Proctor.
Committee on Ethics Drs. j. Price.
Sherman and Hugus.
Committee on Admissions Drs. E.
w. Price, Warrington and Baldwin.
Committee on Finance; Drs. Ferris,
Shively and J. Price. 1880
The retiring President delivered an
interesting and instructive address,
for which he received the thanks OF
the Society.
Essayists, Drs. Proctor and Belding.
On motion, Society adjourned to
meet the first Thursday in July next.
A. w. ALcoRN, ". p.
Ell. P. HUGUs, Secy.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-06-11
THE MARKETS

RAvEENA, June 10. 1874.
FLOUR Ranges from 50 %, for Xxx Red,
to 50 60 for xxx White. Demand steady.
WHEAT-No. 1, 81 55; 2, 81 60.
CORN-Shelled brings soc a 81 90;
OATS-55 q 6Oc.
RYE-No / brings so q 90c;
BUCK WHEAT-Seed Per bushel, 81 so.
IAY-selling at sic q $40; according to
WO0L-4o q soc.
quality.
LARD-City rendered 15c; country 121zc.
BEEF-Sells at Sc 90 a $s 90 per hundred.
SMOKED MEATs-City Sugar Cured Hams
selling at 15e; Country cured, 10 q 12e;
Shoulders, City cured selling at s@1ec. Dried
Beef selling at 1sc.
POULFRY-Mo Moderate supply in the market
Chickens, dressed buyers pay 124& cts; undress-
ed Sc Turkies. live Sc;
BUTTER-1s@22c and in good demand
CHEESE-Faetory, new. retaiis, 16c.
EGGS buyers pay 121&c per doz.
POTATO OES-Purchasers pay 75c q 81 20
DRIED DAPPLES-Buyers A pay10 c.
BEANS-Choice hand picked in good dem and
at So 25 per bu. Medium 81 Is.
ONIONS per bushel. 81 so @$1.T5
HOPS-50c.
SAGE-Retails at SOC @70c.
VINEGAR-Pure cider. retails soc per gal.
TALLOW-Buyers pay &c.
HIDES-Green, trimmed 57Ec. untrimmed AZ
FEATHERS-Retail at 81 90.
WHITE LIME-$1 go per Dbl.
WATER LIAIE-$2 rs @S3 90.
sALT-Coarse sells at So 90; fine So 25
WOoD-stove So 0O@2 so; 3 feet wood s. 90
a So SO per cord.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-06-11
CLEVELAND



During the heated term the capacity
of the city water works is pretty
heavily taxed. For space of some
five miles east and west not only are
the houses mostly supplied and many
of the streets sprinkled, but the lawns
and gardens are very copiously show
cred from the supply furnished
through the reservoir. To see nearly
all the grounds for miles and miles
being SO freely sprinkled, one would
think the city supply must soon be
exhausted. tt is all raised to the res
erveir by two immense engines, and
indeed, it appears almost a miracle
that so much water can be supplied
by the means employed. AS the sun
is sinking behind the lake the shower
| ing of the lawns is mostly done. It
seems as though the very earth was
grateful for this deluge of artificial
rain SO profnsely showered upon her
heated face, and by every flower,
shrub and grassy lawn, was seeking
means to render thanks.
The people of the city seem to be
impatient for the completion of the
proposed park on the Lake shore, be-
tween the Union depot and the Marine
hospital. 1t win be a grand central
breathing place. affordiug a fine view
of the Lake Large numbers of people
often assemble there now to view the
Lake, with IFS various vessels and
boats, and especially to see the sun
disappear beyond the surface of the
Lake, which usually presents a view
of superb grandeur.
DIR. Jay Galentine, sent to the peni-
tentiaFy for ten years. for the killing
of DR.. Jones, has been pardoned and
discharged. There are various opin-
ions held here as to the Galentine case.
Some hold that Galentine was guilty
of deliberate murder, and should have
been convicted of murder in the first
degree; others think that he had a
legal defense and should have been
acquitted. The latter class regard the
late DIR. Jones as having died as the
fool dieth, and that having crfminally
entered aud destroyed the family of
his unfortunate neighbor, in quest of
the qualification of his lecherous de-
sires, he brought about his own ruin
along with that Of those whom he had
regarded as his legitimate prey.
Certain il is that DIR, Galentine is
either legally innocent, or guilty of
murder in the first degree. He was
convicted of an impossible crime, for
he could not have been guilty of MUIR
der in the third degree. The last
named reason would alone suggest
the propriety Of pardon. 34
gA g ftta lIae- A. W. B,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-06-11
MANTUA.

CORRESPONDENCE 81 80
About these days some excitement
prevails in our town regarding the
cattle-1aWs of the State our citizens
generally appear to be anxious for the
rigid enforcement of the law, vet a
few stpoor widows" still favor the an
cient custom and wish to pasture the
highways. Our trustees were elected
last spring with special reference to
the permits which they were author
lied to grant. but thus far. such is the
state of public sentiment that but one
tspoor widow" has received q permit,
and his poverty is apparent, as he re-
ioices in the ownership of large
farm. The prospect is extremely en-
eonraging thatwe may yet have clean
streets and sidewalks, and get rid of
an intolerable nuisance.
The remarks of your correspondent
g r over" of Sufield, in the PRESS
of last week, in relation to School
teachers and our County Examiners,
are well adapted to this latitude and
are heartily endorsed by our citizens,
who have long seen that something
was strangely out of joint in the so
called examinations that teachers have
been subjected to for several years
past. Two or three times have we
called attention through the Press to
the injustice of these examinations,
only to be called an ssofffcious nefltller
and an i@noramus7 and then we wait
ed patiently for the evil complained
of ITO assume sufficient magnitude to
arrest the attention of others, and
now as the complaint is SO. general it
seems fitting time to speak ssright
out in meeting.v Whether a ring has
been formed to exclude all but fa-
vored few, or Whetherathe examina-
tions are all fbosh" we are not pre-
pred to say, but this much we dc
know, that several experienced teach
ers, who have given satisfaction to
tkeir employers, have for some reason
been rejected, while certificates have
been granten to others who have been
proved to be very incompetent per-
sons as teachers. Our examiners
seem to forget that to acquire, knoWl-
edge does not mean to communicate
the same. A learner may acquire any
amount of knowledge on a given sub
ject, yet it is as a sealed book TO others
unless he possess the faculty of i'm
parting the saAe to ofhers,a and an oral,
personal examination of five minutes
will test the tact and ability of an. ap-
plicant as, a teacher better than a hum
dred questions, however carefully
selected and arranged. Our money is
freely spent for educational purposes,
and we ought to be permitted to en-
p1oy our best teachers, but if has been
otherwise decreed, hence the dissatis-
faction, not only with the Examiners
but also with the school laws in many
particulars. Undoubtsdly some change
in the law would be beneficial, and we
also desire to have its defects thor
oughly canyassed through the press,
and then, perhaps, the remedy may
be applied at the next meeting of our
legislature. VEEITAs.
Mantua, June s, 1874.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-06-11

-Colored Dress Goods
Mourning Dress Goods,
Black Alpacas,
Black MohairS,
Gray M0hairs,
Pongee Poplins.
Irish Poplins,
Black and White Striped Silks,
Black Silks.
Black Grenadines,
Itzs5 Black and White Grenadines,
Linen Suitings,
White Goods,
fTE=4 Paisley ShaWls.
Ottoman Shawls,
Mourning ShawlS
Common Shawls -'
Skirts,
White and Colored fable Damask,
p Llama Lace Points,
Lace Curtains,
Guipure Laees,
s EmbfoiderleS,
- Parasols,
Ladies' Neck Ties,
z54 -szs Ladies' Neck Ruehings,
Kid Gloves in one and two Buttons,
Lisle Gloves.
Notions,
Corded Edge Ribbons.
GroS Grain Ribbons,
Watered Ribbons.
..-.55. Ladies, Hosiery.
Gents Hosiery,
z.tsss. Children's Hosiery,
Ladies' and Children's Shoes,
Cloths, Cassimeres and Suitings,
DomesticS
and
Groceries,
We think we have stock that win compare ia.
vorably with any ever offered in Rayenna.
We take Butter and Eggs in exchange fol
Goods.
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A YOUNG married man named e.
Kise, 23 years old, committed suicide
in Northfield township, Summit
county, on Thursday morning last by
shooting himself through the head. He
is supposed to have been laboring nn-
der temporary fit of insanity when
he committed the rash act.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-06-11

IT is reported that Col. John W.
ForneF and Senator Cameron have
buried the hatchet and become friends.
What Influence the recent Radical
reverses may have had in bringing
about this result is not generally
known. But misfortunes make strange
bedfeIoMs. Ial
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-06-11
Annual Meeting of the Portage County
Medical Society,

RAvENNA, JUNE .4th, 1874.
Pursuant to adjournment, Society
met at IL o'clock A. NJ IN the Office of
DIR. Alcorn, and was called to order
by the President. DR.. Warrington.
Minutes of last meeting read an ap-
proved as read.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES.
The Executive Committee reported
the Society in good working order,
and that good degree of interest was
manifested in the meetings during
the year.
The committee on finance, reported
that the Society is free from debt, aPd
there remains S25.60 in the Treasury.
The Society took a recess until 1 p.